Gravenhurst & Ontario-wide virtual sessions

You've been holding it together
for a long time.

Warm, relaxed counselling for individuals, couples, and families — in person in Gravenhurst, or virtually across Ontario.

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What we offer

Less like therapy, more like a conversation with someone who gets it.

Second Story is a collective of independent therapists sharing a welcoming, professional space in the heart of Gravenhurst — and offering virtual sessions to anyone across Ontario.

Each practitioner brings their own speciality, but the same warmth. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship strain, grief, or just a quiet sense that something needs to change — you'll find a therapist who fits.

In-Person
Gravenhurst, ON
Virtual
All of Ontario
Second Story Counselling main street entrance
Find us on the main street
170 Muskoka Road North, Gravenhurst
Second Story Counselling client entrance
Client entrance
Enter through the back — we're upstairs
Areas of support

Support for what you're going through

01
Anxiety & Depression
Finding steadiness when things feel unmanageable
02
Maternal Mental Health
Postpartum support and care for every stage of the motherhood journey
03
Stress & Overwhelm
When everything feels like too much — practical support to help you breathe again
04
Couples & Relationships
Communication, conflict, and deepening connection
05
Trauma & PTSD
Gentle, evidence-based support for healing
06
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based trauma processing — offered by Lexi Verboom
07
Family Sessions
Parents, adult children, and complex family dynamics
08
Youth & Young Adults
Age-appropriate support for life's early challenges
09
Grief & Loss
A gentle, supported space to process at your own pace
Lexi, Registered Psychotherapist
Lexi Verboom
MSW, RSW

Feeling overwhelmed, but still pushing through like you're fine? Therapy with me typically feels like a conversation — no pressure to have the "right words." We go at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you.

My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and relaxed. My hope is that our time together becomes a space where you can finally slow down.

Let's talk

Every package starts with
a free conversation.

No commitment, no pressure. Just a relaxed 15-minute chat to figure out which package is the right fit for you right now.

Book a free consultation
About

Meet Lexi

MSW, RSW · Second Story Counselling

Lexi, Registered Psychotherapist at Second Story Counselling

A space where you can finally slow down

Feeling overwhelmed, but still pushing through like you're fine? Maybe you can't even remember the last time you actually felt calm. You take care of everyone else — but who's taking care of you?

If you're here, a part of you is probably ready for things to feel different.

Let's be honest — reaching out for therapy can feel uncomfortable. You're opening up parts of yourself that you don't just share with anyone. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and relaxed. Therapy with me typically feels like a conversation. There's no pressure to have the "right words" or to open up all at once. We'll go at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you.

My hope is that our time together becomes a space where you can finally slow down — a place where you feel heard, supported, and a little less weighed down by everything you've been carrying.

I work with individuals, couples, and families with a special interest in anxiety, stress and overwhelm, motherhood, and relationship challenges. I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support individuals in processing traumatic experiences.

A little about me

Outside of my work, I wear a lot of hats — I'm a mom of three, a partner, a daughter, a sister, a dog mom, and a friend. Like most people, I'm doing my best to navigate life's ups and downs, and I definitely don't have it all figured out. What I do know is that asking for help can be one of the most important (and hardest) things we do for ourselves. If you're here, even just reading this, that already says a lot.

Education & experience

I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I completed my Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Arts at Wilfrid Laurier University, and a Child and Youth Worker diploma from Mohawk College.

I have worked with individuals, couples, and families across many settings — including schools, hospitals, child welfare agencies, community agencies, and mental health treatment centres. I am grateful for every one of these experiences, as they have enriched my understanding of the many unique challenges that individuals and families face. It is my hope that I can use these experiences as a foundation for continuing to support those I work with.

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Ready to reach out?

Book a free 15-minute consultation — no pressure, just a conversation.

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What we offer

Services

We offer in-person counselling in Gravenhurst and virtual sessions across Ontario for individuals, couples, and families.

Individual therapy

For individuals

01
Anxiety & Depression
Practical tools and compassionate support to help you find steadiness when daily life feels overwhelming, exhausting, or out of control.
02
Maternal Mental Health
You don't have to navigate motherhood alone. Whether you're experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, pregnancy-related stress, or the emotional weight of any stage of the motherhood journey — this is a safe, supported space to talk.
03
Stress & Overwhelm
When everything feels like too much — practical, grounded support to help you slow down, reset, and find your footing again.
04
Trauma & PTSD
Gentle, evidence-based approaches to help you process past experiences and rebuild a sense of safety in your body and your life.
05
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — an evidence-based approach for processing trauma and distressing experiences. Offered by Lexi Verboom.
06
Self-Esteem & Identity
Exploring who you are, what you need, and how to move through the world with more confidence and self-compassion.
07
Life Transitions
Navigating big changes — career shifts, relationship changes, and life's unexpected turns — with clarity and support.
08
Youth & Young Adults
Age-appropriate, relatable support for teens and young adults navigating school, relationships, and early adulthood.
09
Grief & Loss
Whether you've lost a loved one, a relationship, or a version of yourself — a gentle, supported space to process at your own pace.
Relational therapy

For couples & families

07
Couples Counselling
Improving communication, working through conflict, and rebuilding connection — whether you're in crisis or just feeling distant.
08
Family Sessions
Support for parents, adult children, and complex family systems — finding new ways to understand and relate to each other.
09
Parenting Support
Navigating the challenges of parenthood with more confidence, connection, and less overwhelm.
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Not sure which service is right for you? That's completely normal. Reach out — we'll help you figure it out together.

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Meet the team

About Nicole

Nicole Lindros is Second Story's other practitioner — bringing her own warmth, speciality, and approach to the same welcoming space.

Nicole Lindros, MSW RSW
Nicole Lindros
MSW, RSW

"I just feel...stuck." Maybe you spend a lot of time thinking about how stuck you are, trying to figure out your patterns, and how you ended up feeling this way. Maybe you know why you do certain things, but you still feel stuck repeating them. Or maybe you don't fully understand what's happening, but you just know something isn't working anymore.

I work with teens and adults who are curious about themselves and ready for meaningful change. Many of my clients are insightful, thoughtful people who not only want to cope better, but are ready to understand themselves in a new way.

My approach is grounded in attachment theory and informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and polyvagal theory. What this means is that we'll look at the emotional patterns and responses that shape how you connect, protect yourself, and move through the world. We slow things down, get curious, and make sense of what's happening underneath the surface so that you can move forward with clarity.

Clients often tell me they're surprised by how comfortable they feel opening up. Creating a space where you feel genuinely understood is something I care deeply about, because from that place of safety, real change becomes possible.

Therapy with me is collaborative, honest, and grounded. We'll explore what's holding you back, strengthen your capacity to regulate and respond differently, and help you build more secure and fulfilling relationships with others and with yourself.

Send Nicole a message or book a free consultation to have a conversation and figure out if you're a good fit for each other.

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Ready to work with Nicole?

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Get in touch

Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you. Send us a message or book directly online.

Find us

We're in the heart of Gravenhurst

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Location
170 Muskoka Road North
Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1H5
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Virtual sessions
Available throughout Ontario via secure video
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Finding us — it's a little tricky the first time!
We're located upstairs, accessible only through the back of the building. From the main street, come around the ScotiaBank and head down the laneway until you see the back of 170 Muskoka Road North. Come in through the black back door, head upstairs, and make yourself comfortable in the waiting room.
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We'll get back to you within 1–2 business days

Or book directly at therapywithlexi.janeapp.com

Focused support

Packages

Sometimes you need more than a single session — a focused, structured space to work through something specific. These packages are designed for exactly that.

What are packages?

A more intentional way to work together

Each package is a curated series of sessions focused on one specific area of your life. Rather than figuring it out week by week, we come in with a clear intention — giving you more structure, more momentum, and more results in less time.

All packages are offered by Lexi Verboom, MSW, RSW, and can be delivered in person in Gravenhurst or virtually across Ontario.

Good news if you have benefits: these packages are provided by a Registered Social Worker and are eligible for reimbursement under most extended health care plans that cover social work or psychotherapy. Many clients pay little to nothing out of pocket — check your plan or ask your HR department.

Not sure which package is right for you?

Every package includes
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Free 15-minute consultation
To make sure it's the right fit before you commit
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90-minute deep-dive session
A focused, unhurried conversation to really get into it
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Personalized plan delivered within 2 business days
A written plan tailored specifically to you and your situation
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30-minute follow-up check-in session
To review your plan, answer questions, and adjust as needed
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Unlimited text support for 2 weeks
Reach out anytime between 9am–4pm — real responses, not automated
For new mothers
The New Mom Package
$697
per package

Becoming a mom is one of the biggest transitions a person can go through — and nobody tells you how hard the emotional side can be. This package is a dedicated space to talk about all of it: the overwhelm, the identity shift, the pressure to feel grateful when you just feel exhausted.

Best for: New moms navigating postpartum emotions, anxiety, or the adjustment to motherhood
💳  Eligible for extended health care benefits under social work & psychotherapy coverage
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For burnt-out parents
The Calm Parent Reset
$747
per package

You love your kids, but you're running on empty. You snap more than you'd like to, and the guilt that follows doesn't help. This package is a reset — helping you regulate yourself first so you can show up as the parent you want to be.

Best for: Parents experiencing burnout, emotional reactivity, and the cycle of guilt that follows
💳  Eligible for extended health care benefits under social work & psychotherapy coverage
Book a free consult
For parents of toddlers
Big Toddler Emotions Package
$747
per package

Toddlers feel everything intensely — and so do their parents. This package helps you understand what's behind the big reactions, respond with more confidence, and feel less like you're losing your mind every time a meltdown hits.

Best for: Parents of toddlers dealing with tantrums, emotional dysregulation, and their own triggered responses
💳  Eligible for extended health care benefits under social work & psychotherapy coverage
Book a free consult
For parents of teens
Parenting Teens Package
$747
per package

The teenage years can feel like you're parenting a stranger. The connection you once had feels distant, conversations turn into arguments, and you're not sure how to reach them anymore. This package helps you rebuild the bridge — without losing yourself in the process.

Best for: Parents feeling disconnected from their teens, navigating conflict, or worried about their child's mental health
💳  Eligible for extended health care benefits under social work & psychotherapy coverage
Book a free consult
For separated families
Co-Parenting Through Separation
$747
per package

Parenting with someone you're no longer with is one of the hardest things to navigate. This package supports you in finding a way to co-parent that's less conflict-driven, more child-focused, and a little easier on your nervous system.

Best for: Parents navigating separation, custody arrangements, and the emotional complexity of co-parenting
💳  Eligible for extended health care benefits under social work & psychotherapy coverage
Book a free consult
For the parent doing everything
Mental Load Support Package
$697
per package

The to-do list in your head never stops. The invisible work of running a household, managing everyone's needs, remembering everything — it's exhausting in a way that's hard to explain. This package is for the parent who is carrying too much and needs support figuring out how to put some of it down.

Best for: Parents overwhelmed by the invisible labour of family life, struggling with resentment, burnout, or feeling unseen
💳  Eligible for extended health care benefits under social work & psychotherapy coverage
Book a free consult
More packages coming soon

Don't see exactly what you're looking for? Reach out — if there's a specific challenge you're navigating, we'd love to talk about how we can support you.

Let's talk

Every package starts with
a free conversation.

No commitment, no pressure. Just a relaxed 15-minute chat to figure out which package is the right fit for you right now.

Book a free consultation