Meet Michelle
Michelle Labine is a psychotherapist, certified sex therapist, author, educator, and advocate with more than 25 years of experience in the field of mental health. Her clinical work focuses on relationships, neurodivergence, identity, trauma and sexual well-being.
In addition to her therapy practice, Michelle is the author of Her Face of Autism, a writer and advocate for later-diagnosed autistic and ADHD women, and the founder of a non-profit mental health organization. Throughout her career, she has been committed to expanding access to mental health supports, strengthening communities and contributing to more inclusive and responsive systems of care.
At the heart of Michelle’s work is a commitment to thoughtful, relational therapy that helps individuals and couples better understand themselves and build lives and relationships that feel more connected, sustainable and authentic.
Therapeutic Approach
Michelle’s approach to therapy is grounded in humanistic, existential, and relational psychotherapy. She believes that meaningful change occurs through deeper self-understanding, authentic connection, and exploring the experiences, relationships and values that shape our lives.
Drawing from narrative, psychodynamic, family systems, and relational perspectives, Michelle helps clients understand how personal history, relationships, family experiences, culture and social expectations influence the ways they see themselves and relate to others. This process creates opportunities for greater awareness, choice, and more intentional ways of living and connecting.
Her work is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and evidence-informed. Michelle integrates approaches including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Imago Relationship Therapy and sex therapy, tailoring her work to the unique needs of each individual and couple.
With specialized training in sex therapy and lived experience as an AuDHD woman, Michelle creates a space where clients can explore identity, relationships, intimacy, sexuality, and emotional well-being with curiosity, self-compassion and authenticity.
Leadership, Supervision & Mentorship
In addition to her clinical work, Michelle provides clinical supervision, mentorship, and training for practicum interns, Registered Counselling Therapist Candidates (RCT-Cs), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) clinicians (RP(Q)s), and PhD candidates whose research aligns with her areas of expertise. She is passionate about supporting the growth of ethical, reflective, and compassionate practitioners while contributing to strong and sustainable mental health communities.
Beyond the Therapy Room
Michelle’s work is informed by the values that guide her own life. Family, close relationships, community, and time spent in nature are deeply important to her. She believes that well-being is nurtured through meaningful connection, a sense of belonging, and opportunities to contribute to the people and communities around us.
Michelle divides her time between Nova Scotia and Wasaga Beach, Ontario, where her family owns and operates a local business. She is building her private psychotherapy practice serving the Georgian Bay and Southern Simcoe County regions while continuing to work virtually with clients across Canada.
Whether as a therapist, author, educator, or leader, Michelle is committed to fostering the conditions where people, relationships, and communities can thrive.
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Thoughtful Therapy. Authentic Living.
Meaningful change begins with feeling seen, understood and supported.