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Lemons into Lemonade Counselling Services Lemons into Lemonade Counselling Services provides psychotherapy to children, youth, adults and families, as well as perinatal and infertility🌿

For OCD Awareness Week, I’m sharing a little of my own experience as a therapist who also lives with OCD. 💛I hope that b...
10/16/2026

For OCD Awareness Week, I’m sharing a little of my own experience as a therapist who also lives with OCD. 💛

I hope that by sharing my story, someone else might feel a little less alone and a little more understood.

Do I want kids?We’re often expected to know the answer. But for many people, it’s not that simple.Relationships, finance...
10/07/2026

Do I want kids?

We’re often expected to know the answer. But for many people, it’s not that simple.

Relationships, finances, childcare, reproductive rights, politics, the future and our own experiences can all shape how we feel about parenthood.
And it’s okay not to know.

You’re allowed to take your time, explore what you want and question the expectations around you. Therapy can also offer a space to work through it without judgment or pressure. 🤍

Working with suicidal ideation in private practice can bring up a lot of questions: what to ask, how to assess risk, whe...
09/29/2026

Working with suicidal ideation in private practice can bring up a lot of questions: what to ask, how to assess risk, when to involve additional supports, and how to document your clinical decisions.

My Working with Suicidal Ideation in Private Practice training is now available as a recorded 3.5-hour workshop, so you can complete it on your own schedule.

The training includes practical tools for su***de risk assessment, safety planning, responding to clients in crisis, worksheets, and case examples to help connect the material to your clinical practice.

Designed for clinicians who want practical, evidence-informed guidance they can bring into their work.

Now available on demand.

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Therapy is more than talking about your feelings.It can be a space to understand patterns, notice how you respond to str...
09/24/2026

Therapy is more than talking about your feelings.

It can be a space to understand patterns, notice how you respond to stress, develop new skills, work through difficult emotions, practice boundaries and explore different ways of responding.

It can also be a place to slow down and ask:
What do I need? What keeps me stuck? What do I want to change?

Therapy isn’t about someone telling you what to do. It’s about creating space to understand yourself and practice change.

Su***de prevention is more than checking in. As someone whose main job Is supporting youth after discharge from a mental...
09/10/2026

Su***de prevention is more than checking in. As someone whose main job Is supporting youth after discharge from a mental health crisis, I can tell you that a lot of my work would be made easier by these people having adequate housing, safety from violence, accommodating school and job programs, substance-use recovery programs (not only based on abstinence), financial security, and much more.

Checking in matters. Asking directly about su***de matters. Listening without judgment matters.

But prevention also means looking at the conditions people are trying to live within.

Safe housing. Food and financial security. Accessible healthcare and mental health support. Disability supports and accommodations. Safety from violence. Connection and belonging. Timely crisis care.
Sometimes the most important question isn’t only “Are you okay?”
It’s also:“What would help make life feel more manageable?”

Su***de prevention is both individual and systemic. It means supporting people through moments of crisis and working toward the conditions that make it possible to build a life that feels worth living.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 in Canada for 24/7 crisis support. 🤍

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The first day of school can take a lot out of a child.They’ve spent the day navigating new people, new expectations, tra...
09/08/2026

The first day of school can take a lot out of a child.

They’ve spent the day navigating new people, new expectations, transitions, routines, and a whole lot of stimulation. So if they come home and suddenly melt down, cling to you, become unusually quiet, or lose it over something tiny… try to remember that there may be more underneath the behaviour.

Before jumping into questions, corrections, or problem-solving, start with connection.

Notice. Validate. Get curious.
“You seem really tired. Today was a big day.”
“You really missed me.”
“That was a lot of new things all at once.”

And remember: validation doesn’t mean giving in. You can understand the feeling while still holding the boundary.

They don’t need to tell you everything about their first day tonight. Sometimes they just need to come home and feel safe. ❤️

Back to school is about more than getting everyone out the door on time.There will be excitement, nerves, disappointment...
09/03/2026

Back to school is about more than getting everyone out the door on time.

There will be excitement, nerves, disappointments, big feelings, and probably a few unexpected moments along the way. Here are 5 reminders to keep in mind as you and your child settle into a new school year. 🤍

Opposite Action is one of my favourite DBT skills to teach because it can help us move away from self-sabotaging behavio...
08/27/2026

Opposite Action is one of my favourite DBT skills to teach because it can help us move away from self-sabotaging behaviours and toward choices that actually support us.

When an emotion is strong, the urge to avoid, withdraw, react, or give up can feel automatic. Opposite Action gives us a chance to pause and ask, “Is acting on this urge actually going to help or harm me in the long run?”

It’s not about ignoring your feelings or forcing yourself to feel differently. It’s about noticing the urge, checking the facts, and choosing a response that moves you toward what you actually want.

Sometimes that small shift can change everything. 💛

If your child seems to be an absolute angel for everyone else and then saves the big feelings for you… you’re definitely...
08/18/2026

If your child seems to be an absolute angel for everyone else and then saves the big feelings for you… you’re definitely not alone. 😂

It can be really frustrating, especially when you start wondering, “Why does he listen to everyone else but me?”

But sometimes, our kids are simply letting go with the people they feel safest with. That doesn’t mean we ignore the behaviour or don’t have boundaries. It means we can look at what might be underneath it, too (this can also be true for older youth and teens).

For more support for yourself around your child or youths big emotions, behaviours and disrespect, parenting coaching might be a great place to start.

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Hamilton, ON

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Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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