Michelle Mastinsek
Counsellor & Psychometrist
BSc., RRP
Michelle Mastinsek is a compassionate counsellor and psychometrist with extensive experience in psychological assessment, vocational rehabilitation, and mental health support. Michelle is dedicated to empowering individuals through comprehensive assessments and personalized, strengths-based care. Her approach centres on helping clients discover their unique strengths, build resilience, and gain the confidence to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals. Michelle is committed to creating a safe, affirming space where every client feels heard, valued, and supported on their journey.
Right For You If
To create a healthier & happier future for all around us
Providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care
Helping individuals & families live with clarity, confidence & connection.
Helping individuals & families live with clarity, confidence & connection.
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Your journey starts with a consultation where we’ll discuss your child’s developmental history and any concerns you may have. This helps us determine whether an autism assessment is right for your child and how to move forward.
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After the assessment, we’ll carefully analyze the results and walk you through them in a clear and supportive way. If your child receives an autism diagnosis in Toronto, we’ll explain the findings and help you understand the next steps.
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If the assessment is needed, we’ll schedule a session using the ADOS-2, a structured, play-based tool for diagnosing autism. This assessment observes your child’s social interaction, communication, and behavior in a comfortable environment.
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Once a diagnosis is made, we’ll connect you to therapies and resources tailored to your child’s needs, ensuring they receive the right support for their growth and development.
Areas Of Support
Mississauga Majors Baseball Association
Closer to home, we’ve supported the Mississauga Majors Baseball Association, helping young athletes build community through sports.
Knights Table food bank
Supporting through food and money donations to the Knights Table food bank, contributing to efforts to alleviate hunger in the Peel Region.
Every step we take is rooted in the belief that small actions can lead to meaningful change for people everywhere. It’s all part of our commitment to fostering a healthier, happier world—one step at a time.
Areas Of Support
Parent Coaching is a collaborative, goal-oriented service designed to help caregivers manage challenges at home while strengthening the parent-child relationship. Sessions focus on skill-building, insight, and customized strategies that align with your child’s developmental stage and your family’s values.
Coaching is available as a stand-alone service or as part of a broader treatment plan in collaboration with your child’s therapist or care team.
Right For You If
You value a compassionate, affirming space to explore your identity and life experiences.
You’re seeking support for ADHD, and want practical, strengths-based strategies.
You’re navigating academic, career, or life transitions and need guidance to build resilience and confidence.
You appreciate a therapist who brings warmth, humour, and authenticity to the counselling process.
Areas Of Support
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Psychoeducational Assessments
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ADHD Assessments
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Gifted Assessments
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Psychovocational Assessments
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Anxiety & Depression Management
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LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
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ADHD Support
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Career & Vocational Rehabilitation
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Building Self-Esteem & Resilience
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Academic Challenges & Executive Functioning
Professional Focus and Approach
Michelle Mastinsek is a dedicated counsellor and psychometrist who believes in the power of empathy, authenticity, and inclusive support. She creates a warm, affirming space for clients to feel truly seen—especially those navigating identity exploration, neurodivergence, or significant life transitions. Drawing from her lived experience as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and as someone with ADHD, Michelle fosters resilience and confidence through compassionate guidance and practical, strengths-based strategies. Her approach blends evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with a humanistic, trauma-informed perspective, ensuring each client receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
Specializations
Michelle specializes in comprehensive psychoeducational assessments and vocational rehabilitation. She provides individual counselling with a particular passion for supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and those facing academic, career, or mental health challenges. Michelle is skilled in helping clients manage anxiety and depression, and she excels at empowering individuals to harness their strengths. Her work integrates therapeutic support with educational and vocational guidance, offering holistic care for every stage of development.
Education and Experience
Michelle holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour from McMaster University. Her extensive experience includes working with diverse populations in both private practice and non-profit settings, ranging from children and teens with neurodevelopmental conditions to Canadian Armed Forces veterans and individuals recovering from acquired brain injuries. Her multidisciplinary expertise allows her to provide well-rounded, evidence-based support, helping clients overcome obstacles and build pathways toward long-term personal and professional growth.
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