Lemons into Lemonade Counselling Services

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

Therapy is often framed as “personal work,” but personal suffering is deeply connected to the social and political world...
01/22/2026

Therapy is often framed as “personal work,” but personal suffering is deeply connected to the social and political world we live in.

When systems create harm, through exclusion, violence, or lack of access, people feel it in their bodies, relationships, and nervous systems.

In therapy, we don’t ignore this context.❤️‍🩹

We name it, hold it, and make space for responses that are human, not pathological.

Because healing isn’t just about coping better,
it’s also about understanding what you’re responding to.

This is the final post on the window of tolerance! It’s very helpful to learn ways to move through our nervous system st...
01/21/2026

This is the final post on the window of tolerance! It’s very helpful to learn ways to move through our nervous system states and find ways to get back into a state where we feel in control and grounded.

The window of tolerance is one of my favourite tools for working with clients. It’s an easy way for clients to be able t...
01/19/2026

The window of tolerance is one of my favourite tools for working with clients. It’s an easy way for clients to be able to identify what state they are in. This awareness can help us find effective coping mechanisms for our day to day life.

01/18/2026

✨ Hey friends! This is my first time sharing my face here, so hello! 👋

I wanted to start with one of my favorite ways to explain Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy: the bus metaphor.
In IFS, you’re the driver of your own bus, and your different “parts” are the passengers: some loud, some scared, some protective. None of them are bad; they’re all trying to help in their own way.

Healing isn’t about kicking parts off the bus. It’s about learning to drive even when they’re noisy. 🚌💛
Take a moment today to notice the parts of yourself showing up, you might just meet them with curiosity instead of judgment.

When a child or teen is feeling suicidal, words matter.Even well-intended responses can unintentionally increase shame o...
01/16/2026

When a child or teen is feeling suicidal, words matter.

Even well-intended responses can unintentionally increase shame or shut the conversation down. This series highlights common phrases to avoid, and offers more supportive language that helps kids and teens feel heard, safe, and less alone.

You don’t need perfect words.
Presence, curiosity, and connection make the biggest difference.

🤍 If you’re worried about a young person, reaching out for professional support is an important step.

We don’t always see the impact right away, but every small choice you make for your well-being is a seed. 🌱Keep showing ...
01/15/2026

We don’t always see the impact right away, but every small choice you make for your well-being is a seed. 🌱
Keep showing up for yourself in the little ways.
The roots are growing, even if you can’t see them yet. 💛

Working with suicidal clients in private practice can feel overwhelming, especially as a solo clinician or contractor. W...
01/12/2026

Working with suicidal clients in private practice can feel overwhelming, especially as a solo clinician or contractor. Without a team nearby, it can be hard to know what to do, how to document, or when to reach out for support.

“Working With Suicidal Clients in Private Practice” is a private practice clinician-focused training centered on risk assessment, safety planning, ongoing monitoring, and treatment planning, a space to explore these processes and feel more supported when working with this population.

To register or ask questions:
info@lemonsintolemonade.ca
289-919-5500 (text or call)
Or send me a dm

✨ With so many different types of therapy out there, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Our article breaks...
01/10/2026

✨ With so many different types of therapy out there, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Our article breaks down common approaches and offers guidance to help you find what might be the best fit for you, because there’s no one-size-fits-all in healing. 💛

Read more here: https://lemonsintolemonade.ca/2023/03/24/what-type-of-therapy-is-best-for-me/

When we worry that a child is “too attached” to a toy, what we’re often seeing is a nervous system asking for support.Co...
01/06/2026

When we worry that a child is “too attached” to a toy, what we’re often seeing is a nervous system asking for support.

Comfort objects are part of healthy emotional development. They help children feel safe during stress, separation, and transition, and that felt safety is what actually allows independence to grow over time.

Just like adults reach for routines, connection, or grounding when life feels big, kids reach for what helps their bodies settle.

Support first. Skills follow.
(And yes… Toby was my reminder today 🐾)

Pregnancy is intense, exhausting, and full of unexpected emotions, symptoms and sensation. Not every woman feels like th...
01/05/2026

Pregnancy is intense, exhausting, and full of unexpected emotions, symptoms and sensation. Not every woman feels like they are “glowing” or “lucky”. Many are counting down the days until it is done.

Your worth as a mother isn’t measured by how you felt while pregnant.

Emotional intelligence in littles doesn’t come from perfect responses or teaching moments.
It grows through safety, conn...
01/03/2026

Emotional intelligence in littles doesn’t come from perfect responses or teaching moments.
It grows through safety, connection, and being met in big feelings.

When children feel understood, their nervous systems learn regulation.

When feelings are allowed, skills can follow.
When connection stays intact, resilience grows.

You’re not raising emotionally intelligent kids by doing it “right.”

You’re doing it by staying present, curious, and human. 🌱

New Year’s resolutions can create pressure and feelings of failure if we don’t hit every target. Choosing intentions ins...
12/31/2025

New Year’s resolutions can create pressure and feelings of failure if we don’t hit every target. Choosing intentions instead allows you to focus on how you want to show up for yourself and others, while honouring your pace, limits, and changing circumstances. This year, consider moving from rigid goals to flexible intentions that support your well-being.✨

Happy New Year to all!
-Lemons into Lemonade Counselling

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Hamilton, ON

Opening Hours

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

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+19059620925

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