DESTINED FOR DISTINCTION
 

MEET OUR THERAPISTS

Meet our therapy team, offering compassionate, professional support to help you navigate emotional challenges, strengthen your well-being, and create meaningful change.

Lianne Gagné

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Sunday |10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Alternate Monday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Monday – Thursday | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

About Lianne

As someone who loves people and is naturally curious about them, I can meet them where they are to help them navigate to where they want to be. Whether you are struggling with low self-esteem, depression, conflict in your relationships, or trying to manage life while dealing with a traumatic past, I strive to provide a safe space to explore, navigate, and challenge the beliefs that limit you and the fears that hold you back. I love to be a cheerleader and find strengths in people, and I believe in the transformative potential of our work together, guiding you towards the life you want.

Accepting new clients from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.

Client Issues

    Depression Coping Skills

    Anxiety and Stress Management Skills

    Boundaries and Boundary Setting

    Grief/Loss

    Life Transitions

    Identity and Self-Exploration

    Understanding and regulating emotions

    Effective Communication

    Burnout

    Social Anxiety

    Empowerment

    Negative body image

    Mindfulness

    Self-Confidence

    Therapeutic Modalities

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Psychodynamic Therapy

    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

    Humanistic Therapy

    Mindfulness-Based Therapy

    Narrative Therapy

    Person Centered Therapy

    Solution-Focused Therapy

    Strength-Based Therapy

    Trauma-Informed Therapy

    Education

    MACP – Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, 2025, Yorkville University

    BA – Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology /Criminology with Honors, 2022, University of Ontario Institute of Technology/ Ontario Tech University

    Certification

    CPC – Certified Professional Coach, 2016, iPec

    ELI-MP – Energy Leadership Index – Master Practitioner, 2016, iPec

    Insurance

    Destined for Distinction does not offer direct billing for psychotherapy services. Payment is due at the time of your session and may be made by Interac e-Transfer or by debit or credit card through PayPal. An official receipt will be provided after payment for you to submit to your extended health insurance provider.

    Coverage and reimbursement vary by insurance plan, insurer and the treating therapist’s professional designation or registration category. Before booking, confirm whether a referral is required and what information must appear on the receipt. If your therapist is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ask specifically whether that registration category is covered. Clinical supervision does not automatically guarantee reimbursement.

    Check with your provider to see if your plan covers one of the designations listed below:

    Registered Psychotherapist

    READY TO BEGIN?

    We provide professional services for anyone who wants positive change in their life.
    No matter the difficulties you face or the challenges you’re hoping to work through, we’re here to help you grow.

    We’d love to hear from you!

    Let’s Connect

    PHONE: 437-419-6703
    EMAIL: welcome@destinedfordistinction.com

    Available Hours

    Sunday |10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Alternate Monday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Monday – Thursday | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Friday – Saturday | Closed

    Our office hours are ET

    Mailing Address

    PO Box 21015
    Harwood Place
    Ajax, ON
    L1S 7H2