Supporting big feelings, curious minds, and growing identities.
L.I.F.E. Solutions and Counselling
Children, Youth, and Young Adults
🛠 Under construction — kind of like therapy: Messy in the middle, but totally worth it.
Therapy That Grows With YOU
Whether it’s crayons or coffee cups, every stage comes with its own kind of courage.
Children
Kids don’t always use words to tell us how they’re doing, they show us through play, movement, quiet moments, and big feelings.
Children
At L.I.F.E. Solutions and Counselling, we follow children's lead with curiosity and care, because their story matters, even when it’s told in LEGO.
TEENS
Teens carry a lot — pressure, questions, emotions, expectations. In therapy, they don’t have to have it all figured out.
Teens
L.I.F.E. Solutions and Counselling is a space to be real, messy, quiet, curious, confused, or completely yourself, and know that’s enough.
YOUNG ADULTS
Young adulthood comes with a lot of ‘firsts', choices, identities, losses, pressure.
young adults
L.I.F.E. Solutions and Counselling is a space to unpack it all without judgment. Whether you’re rebuilding, redefining, or just surviving — you’re not alone in it.
Kids, teens, and young adults show us how they’re doing in a thousand different ways, not all of them verbal. At L.I.F.E. Solutions and Counselling, we offer therapy that honours how they show up, not just what they say. Whether we’re building trust through LEGO, deep talks, or just quiet presence… this space is theirs.
💬 Questions You Might Have (and yes, they’re totally valid).
Use this to guide what to expect — and take a deep breath. You don’t need to have it all figured out before we start.
💬 What Caregivers Often Ask
Parenting is hard. Therapy questions don’t have to be
🧩 Do I attend the sessions too?
Great question, and the answer is: it depends.
I always invite caregivers to join the first session. It’s our chance to walk through how therapy works, talk about confidentiality, and get to know your child’s unique needs and comfort level. After that, we decide together what’s best.
Some kids do better with a grown-up nearby. Some want their own space to open up. The decision is based on age, maturity, goals, and what feels most helpful for your family.
My approach is flexible, collaborative, and always focused on making therapy feel safe and empowering for your child.
🐾 Mali’s approach? Sit close, sniff the tissues, and help ease those first-session jitters.
🚪 What if my child doesn’t want to go?
Totally normal — and something I hear a lot.
Therapy can feel weird or intimidating at first, especially when a young person isn’t sure what to expect. I meet them where they’re at — no pressure, no cheesy pep talks. Just a quiet, calm space to figure things out.
More often than not, those hesitant kiddos end up asking to come back.
🐾 Mali is often the icebreaker. She doesn’t ask questions. She just shows up — exactly how kids need us to.
⏳ How long will therapy take?
There’s no exact recipe. Some kids feel better quickly. Others take time to build trust and find their rhythm. We move at their pace, checking in along the way to make sure therapy is working for them (not just happening to them).
My focus is on relationship first — because lasting change starts with feeling seen and safe.
🐾 Mali’s focus is on your lap (and possibly the treat jar). But she’s also a pretty great co-therapist.
🧭 How involved will I be in the process?
That depends a little on your child’s age, needs, and comfort level — but you won’t be sidelined. I like to keep caregivers in the loop without turning sessions into a family meeting (unless that’s needed!). Sometimes that looks like quick check-ins, shared goals, or collaborative planning — and always with your kid’s consent and comfort at the center.
🐾 Mali’s focus is on your lap (and possibly the treat jar). But she’s also a pretty great co-therapist.
💬 What Teens Often Ask
Real talk, no weird therapist voice
🙄 Do I have to talk about my feelings right away?
Nope.
You can talk, not talk, draw, pace, vent, or say, “I don’t know.” That counts too. I’m not here to drag your feelings out of you — just to make space for them when you’re ready.
🐾 Mali doesn’t talk about her feelings either. She just kind of… wags through it.
😬 Will you tell my caregiver(s) everything I say?
Not everything — and that’s on purpose.
You deserve privacy. I’ll go over exactly what I can’t keep private (like safety stuff) in our first session. But otherwise, what you share stays with me.
🐾 Mali’s got a great poker face. She doesn’t snitch either.
😶 What if I don't know what I need help with?
Totally fine. You don’t need to come in with a list.
You can just show up. We’ll figure things out together — one weird drawing, playlist recommendation, or sarcastic eye-roll at a time.
🐾 Mali’s therapy style is: lie down dramatically and wait for someone to scratch her ears. Honestly, not a bad model.
🧠 Are you just another adult trying to fix me?
Nah.
You’re not broken. I’m not here to fix, label, or lecture.
I’m here to understand, support, and help you sort through whatever mess is yours — at your pace, your way.
🐾 Mali’s just here for vibes, naps, and backup cuddles. She’s good at all three.