Nicky Lightstone
Nicky Lightstone is a Registered Psychotherapist who offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can feel seen, heard, and supported. She believes that therapy is most effective when it’s grounded in authenticity and shared humanity. Informed by her own lived experience, Nicky connects with clients through empathy and openness, showing up fully as a person, not just a therapist. Clients can expect honesty, warmth, and real understanding as they explore their challenges. She has a special interest in supporting individuals navigating mental health recovery and life transitions. Nicky invites clients to view therapy as a courageous first step toward hope and healing.
- Living with late-diagnosed ADHD.
- Experiencing and recovering from depression, anxiety and addiction.
- Career changes and big life transitions.
- Genuine & human
- Empathetic & warm
- Funny/Goofy
- Non-Judgemental
- Social Justice-Oriented
- Anti-Oppressive
- Decolonist
- Neurodivergent-Affirming
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- Emerging and young adults (ages approx. 17-35) who are navigating build rich, full and meaningful lives.
- Individuals who are deep thinkers and feelers who are social justice-oriented and community-focused.
- Folks who seem like they have it all together to the people in their lives, but struggle inwardly.
- You are feeling overwhelmed and stuck.
- You are moving through a hard season of life or major transition,
- You need support and connection to process life’s challenges.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- Like there is someone consistently in your corner—lovingly supporting and encouraging you as you work toward your therapeutic goals.
- Like you have someone spotting you as you lift more than you thought you could—helping you push beyond limits while feeling safe and supported.
- A balance of joy and depth—we’ll laugh and celebrate the wins just as we’ll sit with the hard and painful moments.
- Confident that together, we can face the full range of emotions and experiences life has to offer.
Populations Served
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- Who you are as a unique individual and what has led you to seek therapy.
- What you’re hoping to get out of therapy.
- What you’ve loved (or not loved) about any previous therapy experiences.
- A bit about me, my approach to therapy, and how I might help you with your specific goals.
- Any questions you have about me or my approach.
- Why I encourage you to meet with a few different therapists — because fit is important, and I want you to find someone who truly matches your vibe.
- Work collaboratively with you — you’re the driver of this bus; I just have the compass and a sense of the direction you want to go.
- Help you clarify your goals for therapy rather than tell you what they should be.
- Use our therapeutic relationship and a variety of evidence-based tools to co-create a plan that serves as a rough map toward where you want to be.
- Check in regularly and ask for feedback to ensure we’re still heading in a direction that feels right for you.
- Adjust our course together as life changes and new challenges or insights arise.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Schedule
In Person Sessions
Virtual Sessions
More Info
Education
Yorkville University
Master of Arts (Counselling Psychology)
2023
Deakin University
Master of Business (Sport Management)
2011
Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts (History)
2008
Certifications
Walk and Talk Therapy Training Course
2023
San'yas Core Indigenous Cultural Safety Ontario Mental Health Online Training Program
2023
Languages
Booking FAQ
First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs, and your card is charged, you will receive a PDF receipt to your email with all of the details you will need to get reimbursed (therapist name, license/designation, license number, address, etc). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement.
You are the expert when it comes to knowing who is the right fit. Ensure you’ve watched the therapist video at the top of their profile and see if you get a good feeling from the message and the energy they are putting out. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut! Booking a free consultation is a great first step to asses fit.