I am a psychotherapist and strategic partner committed to co-creating and collaborating on impactful programs that centre lived experience and help share knowledge. I thrive when working on inclusive initiatives that improve individual and community well-being and foster meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Lincoln/Linc Grey
Approaches & Skills
Whether you’re here for a therapeutic relationship or collaborating on a project together, you can expect to experience a compassionate and reliable person on your side.
The values and skills I bring to this work come from my own lived experience navigating mental health and substance use challenges, along with a strong desire to support others on their journeys. I have also worked within systems that often exclude or don’t understand people like me or prioritize profit, ego and production over well-being. Empathy, compassion, and justice are core practice values that deeply guide both my personal and professional life, shaping the people and projects I choose to collaborate with.
Therapeutic Approaches:
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Person-centered therapy is a warm, supportive approach where you are the expert on your own life. The therapist listens deeply without judgment, helping you feel understood and accepted just as you are. This safe space encourages you to explore your feelings, discover your strengths, and grow toward becoming your true self at your own pace.
During sessions, you may notice the therapist:
- Reflects your thoughts and feelings to show they truly understand you
- Asks open, gentle questions to help you explore your experiences
- Offers empathy and acceptance without trying to fix or judge you
- Supports you in finding your own answers rather than giving advice
This approach helps build your confidence and encourages personal growth with kindness and respect.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you live a meaningful life by accepting your thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them. It encourages you to notice what’s happening inside you with kindness, even when it’s uncomfortable, while focusing on what truly matters to you.
In sessions, you may notice the therapist:
- Guides you to observe your thoughts and feelings without judgment
- Uses mindfulness exercises to help you stay present in the moment
- Encourages you to clarify your values—what’s most important to you in life
- Supports you in taking committed action toward those values, even when challenges arise
ACT helps you build psychological flexibility, so you can face difficulties with openness and keep moving toward a life that feels rich and purposeful.
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Narrative therapy is a gentle way to explore the stories you tell about your life. It helps you see that you are not defined by problems or challenges but by your own unique experiences and strengths. Together with the therapist, you can rewrite your story in a way that feels empowering and hopeful.
During sessions, you may notice the therapist:
- Asks questions that help you reflect on your life stories and how they shape your feelings
- Supports you in separating yourself from problems, seeing them as outside influences rather than who you are
- Encourages you to identify your skills, values, and hopes that might have been overlooked
- Works with you to create new, positive narratives that open up possibilities for change
This approach helps you reclaim your voice and build a future that feels more aligned with your true self.
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Solutions-focused therapy is a practical, positive approach that focuses on your strengths and what’s working well in your life. Instead of spending a lot of time on problems, it helps you discover small steps and solutions that can lead to meaningful change.
In sessions, you may notice the therapist:
- Asks questions about your goals and times when things have gone well
- Encourages you to imagine your preferred future and what it would look like
- Helps you identify your own resources and past successes
- Supports you in creating simple, achievable action steps to move forward
This therapy helps you build confidence and momentum by focusing on your abilities and possibilities for change.
Professional Skills:
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Designing, planning, and implementing learning programs or training initiatives tailored to specific audiences or goals.
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Creating and sustaining positive, collaborative connections with individuals, groups, or organizations to achieve shared objectives.
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Involving and valuing people’s personal experiences (often related to health, social issues, or historically/systemically exclusion in program design, decision-making, or research to ensure trust, relevance and authenticity.
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Developing tools and plans to share information effectively such as reports, toolkits, workshops, or digital content, to promote learning and impact
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I value self-discovery and belonging, guided by a curiosity about Two-eyed seeing teachings and my role as a settler colonialism benefactor.
My roots include French, Italian, Irish, English, and Indigenous ancestry from Turtle Island (Canada). On my Italian maternal side, my family immigrated to Toronto post-WWII, carrying both passion and intergenerational trauma. On my French paternal side, I have limited knowledge due to family loss and distance, making it hard to explore my First Nations lineage.
Raised by a resilient single mother alongside an older brother, we relied on social supports and community programs to heal from loss, grief, and abuse. These experiences shaped my early struggles with mental health and internalized homophobia.
Through healing, I’ve redefined my purpose and identity by reflecting on my journey, including addressing my relationship with alcohol and smoking. Therapy, community, and learning have supported my growth. Discovering my neurodiversity as an adult helped me better understand my needs and shed the mask I once wore.
These experiences and identities inspire my commitment to health equity and community. I’ve gained skills and purpose through roles in mental health education, research, knowledge mobilization, counselling, and psychotherapy.
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My lived experience and identities have shaped my path into helping others. In 2012, while living in Montreal, I began a Social Service diploma at Dawson College amid mental health and financial challenges. Returning to southern Ontario, I worked various jobs but felt a conflict with my values, which led me back to counselling. I completed my diploma part-time at Humber College, graduating with honours in 2018.
Through education and practicum experiences, I saw how working within the current social and health systems often conflicted with my desire for meaningful change. I then pursued a bachelor’s degree in Community Development at Humber, which expanded my skills in program design, research, leadership, and advocacy. This degree guided my professional roles in research, knowledge mobilization, and program design.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I became more aware of barriers to accessible, affirming mental health care. This inspired me to pursue a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, which I completed in April 2024 after coursework and practicum.
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College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO) - RP (Qualifying) #14645
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) - Professional Member 10011163
Centering Black Youth Wellbeing A Certificate on Combatting Anti-Black Racism
2SLGBTQ+ Trauma-informed Care
Intersectional Affirming Care Certificate
Mental Health First Aid: Supporting Youth Certificate
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Certificate
Excelerator Essentials - Intro to Coaching Skills Certificate