Nicole is the Founder and Clinical Director of Live Free Counselling Services.

A session with Nicole is not just your typical ‘talk therapy’, but a safe space for you to reduce stress, increase coping strategies, while strengthening relationships and healing trauma. Nicole will support you along your wellness journey, while bringing resiliency to the surface of exploration through creative, innovative therapeutic approaches.

Nicole has over 12 years of experience supporting individuals and families. She has also received recognition from the University of Toronto as a Social Work Clinical Supervisor.

Nicole is the Founder and Clinical Director of Live Free Counselling Services. A session with Ni... Read More

Justine’s integrative approach combines body-based and cognitive modalities within a relational and trauma-informed framework.

Justine is particularly interested in issues related to self-concept, trauma and attachment. She is passionate about the ways in which the nervous system impacts mental health and wellbeing; and as such, offers tools that allow us to work with our bodies to find balance.

With empathic understanding, curiosity and openness, Justine welcomes tuning into the wisdom that both the mind and body hold. She strives to invite all parts of her clients in a way that feels supportive, and is honoured to walk alongside them in their path towards healing, holding space along the way with care.

Justine completed her clinical training at the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy, Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) through the National Centre for Dance Therapy and is certified in trauma integration training.

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Shayla is a passionate Registered Social Worker with a sincere desire to see you thrive!

Shayla has over 14 years of experience working with diverse populations including adults, children and youth (including those with developmental issues and special needs) , faith-based communities, new comer families and more.

Shayla helps people who are overwhelmed by life or by a sudden change in their circumstances. She listens wholeheartedly and provides a safe space for them to voice their concerns and fears. It’s quite common for people to feel lost or to feel like they don’t know how to cope. You are not alone. Together, you and Shayla can figure out a way to navigate what you are going through. Shayla’s approach involves setting clear goals and making a plan to get you where you want to be.

Shayla is a passionate Registered Social Worker with a sincere desire to see you thrive! Shayla ... Read More

Deshawna is a Trauma-Informed Social Worker and Yoga Instructor based in Toronto, Ontario. With over a decade of experience, she is committed to diversifying the mental health field. In recent years, she has worked with Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) in community, social justice spaces, school settings and more to assist individuals along their mental health journey. Deshawna supports you in creating innovative treatment plans that can address racial and intergenerational trauma, as well as personal life challenges.

Deshawna helps clients reach their goals by using a combination of clinical techniques that are focused on client strengths and personal goals. She also recognizes that mental health and experiences of trauma manifest themselves within the physical body, so when it fits she will incorporate somatic techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and breathing techniques into sessions. Deshawna looks forward to hearing from you to discuss your current mental health goals and how she can help you get there!

Deshawna is a Trauma-Informed Social Worker and Yoga Instructor based in Toronto, Ontario. With o... Read More

Sara is a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in supporting adults in working through the far-reaching impacts of trauma on the mind and body. Sara’s approach is rooted in building embodied awareness, education, empowerment, and validating your experiences while working together to develop effective coping strategies to support your healing journey.

Sara integrates a variety of evidence-based approaches that will be tailored to your needs to support your mental health and well-being. Sara helps you to rebuild a sense of safety in your body so that you can show up in your life more authentically, honoring all of who you are. Contact us today to get started with Sara!

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