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About Inner Growth Counselling & Psychotherapy
Laryssa Levesque, RP, MACP, B.Sc
Registered Psychotherapist,
Clinic Owner & Director
Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.
Change is going to happen whether we like it or not, but growth (the meaningful kind) is a choice. Inner growth is about getting underneath the expectations and the roles you play for everyone else, and finding your way back to who you are.
A lot of the people we work with look like they’ve got it all together. Good career or grades, solid friends, a happy family life. But underneath that, it’s a different story: the overthinking, the constant push to keep up, the feeling that somewhere in the busyness of life, they’ve lost themselves.
Maybe you know that feeling. Maybe you’ve been carrying it for a while, telling everyone you’re fine when you’re really not.
We totally get that. Laryssa, founder of Inner Growth, learned from her own experience with anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism. She spent years in research before realizing what she actually wanted: to sit with people in a space that felt real, human-first, warm, and totally free of judgment. So she built it, and grew a team who provide therapy in the same way.
At Inner Growth Counselling & Psychotherapy, we think of therapy as something that should be laid-back and non-clinical. Counselling is a bit like planting seeds. We plant the seed and work toward transformation and growth. Real change takes time and consistency, and every time we revisit something, it’s like watering the plant. Some weeks we tend to old growth, some weeks we plant something new, but nothing gets lost along the way. So we won’t rush you, judge you, or try to “fix” you, because you’re not damaged or a failure. We get curious instead of critical, slow things down, and help you make sense of what’s really going on underneath the surface.
We work with adults, couples, kids, teens, and families on all kinds of stuff, including anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, trauma, and everything life throws your way. You’re not treated like a number here. It’s just support from a human who can relate to you and truly help.
As Carl Jung said, "When we accept ourselves as we are, then we can change." So let's start where you are and grow from there.
The Values That Shape Our Work

Show up exactly as you are, no masking or pretending required. We're real people, and we help you be 100% yourself in therapy.

We don't make assumptions or rush to conclusions. We get genuinely curious about your story, so you feel seen and understood.

We're all wired for connection; it’s natural. When you feel safe and understood, it gets easier to open up, explore, and grow.
Our Approach
How Our Therapy Works
Step 1: Begin Your Journey
First, we get to know you and what you've experienced. We create a judgement-free space for you to share your story.
Step 2: Build Your Plan
We'll collaborate to identify your goals and create a structured approach tailored to your personal growth and healing.
Step 3: Embrace Growth
With steady support and practical guidance, we help you achieve meaningful change and lasting results.
Inner Growth Counselling & Psychotherapy
How To Get Started
Starting therapy at Inner Growth is easy.
Just take the first step, we’ve got the rest.
Book Your Free 15-Minute Consult
Use our online booking platform to grab a time that works for you. No pressure, no commitment, just a conversation.
Chat With Us!
We’ll connect at your chosen time to talk through what’s going on and what you need, and see if it feels like the right fit.
Book Your First Session
Found someone you click with? Book your first therapy session, in person in Barrie or online across Ontario, whenever you’re ready.
Visit Us (By Appointment Only)
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Welcome to Our Barrie Therapy Office!
A modern, warm space designed to help you feel safe and at ease.
Take a peek, we can’t wait to see you!