Janine Alexander

• You need support navigating life transitions—from aging and career changes to separation and loss—with clarity and compassion.
• If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma, I provide evidence-based strategies that empower healing and resilience.
• You are an individual or a couple’s in rebuilding trust and understanding after infidelity, betrayal, or divorce, guiding them toward emotional recovery and growth.
• You are facing challenges with ADHD, focus, or communication, I offer practical tools that foster confidence and connection in daily life.
• There are questions around your identity, values, or spirituality after grief.  I create a safe, nonjudgmental space for exploration and healing.

Session Types: Individual Therapy, Couples & Relationship Therapy, Virtual Therapy

Languages: English

Areas of Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem + Confidence Building, Parenting Support, Couple’s & Relationship Betrayal Trauma

Approaches: Attachment Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Couple’s & Relationship Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Grief Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Parts Work Approaches, Mindfulness, Person-Centred Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory and Autonomic Nervous System Regulation, Psychodynamic Therapy and Resilience & Strengths-Based Self-Compassion Counselling

Janine obtained a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with Honours from Yorkville University, and is a Registered Psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Janine also holds a Master of Health Science from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in French from Brock University. Janine worked for over 20 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist which helps her bring a unique perspective to issues of health, aging, stress, ADHD and neurodiversity.

Janine is also registered with the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) where she obtained her Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) designation.

Janine’s approach is warm, empathic and compassionate. She uses a client-centred approach that includes culturally-sensitive trauma-informed care, to create a safe space free from judgement. Janine believes everyone has the resources within them to achieve psychological health and well-being and that her role as a therapist is to be supportive and empowering while walking alongside you in your journey. Janine leans into the World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition of health, “Health is not defined by the absence of disease; it is recognized by the presence of well-being”.

Janine draws from a variety of modalities and approaches to best meet the needs of her clients. Janine integrates aspects of Humanistic & Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Polyvagal-Informed Therapy, IFS-Informed Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion into sessions. Working collaboratively with her clients, Janine aims to support you in finding healing for body, mind, and spirit on your path toward holistic mental wellness.

Outside of work, Janine enjoys time with her husband and keeping up with what her five young adult children are up to. Janine is a foodie enthusiast and loves exploring new coffee houses and restaurants. Janine honours her body, mind & spirit through walking, hiking, yoga, practicing mindfulness, Leon Bridges, reading and connecting with friends.

Many Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and extended health care plans will cover services rendered by a Registered Psychotherapist.