A space when you need to exhale
Support for anyone who’s been holding too much for too long. You don’t have to keep it all together all the time. Whether your thoughts won’t quiet down, stress keeps building, or you feel disconnected from yourself or someone you love — this is a place to slow down and find your footing again.
We see you
Life keeps asking a lot — work, family, the constant mental checklist that never seems to end.
Maybe you wake up already thinking about everything that needs to be done. The deadlines. The messages you haven’t replied to. The worry that you’re not doing enough, or doing it right.
By the end of the day, you’re drained — but your mind is still running.
This space is here to help you slow down, make sense of what’s been building up, and find a steadier rhythm again.
What you might be navigating
Anxiety Therapy
We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core approach in anxiety therapy. CBT is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment that helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, manage worry, and reduce avoidance. With CBT, you can gain long-term tools to better cope with anxiety, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward the life they want to live.
Stress Management Therapy
Our approach to stress management is personalized—because no two people experience stress the same way. We start by getting a clear picture of what’s going on in your life through a thoughtful assessment of your lifestyle, current stressors, and how stress is showing up for you day-to-day. From there, we use a blend of therapy modalities tailored to your needs. Our core approaches include mindfulness practices, emotional regulation techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Chronic Sleep and Insomnia Therapy
Our insomnia services are designed to help you regain restful, rejuvenating sleep through personalized, evidence-based strategies. We’ll address the root causes of your sleep difficulties, providing effective techniques to reduce insomnia, improve sleep quality, and support your overall well-being.
Eating Challenges Therapy
Our approach to disordered eating is compassionate, individualized, and rooted in understanding the bigger picture. We begin with a thorough assessment of your relationship with food, your body, and the emotional and environmental factors that may be influencing your eating patterns. From there, we tailor our support using a blend of therapeutic modalities that best fit your unique needs.
Relationship Issues Therapy
We support individuals and couples navigating a wide range of relationship challenges. Whether you're going through a breakup, divorce, separation, or simply feeling stuck in painful patterns—you're not alone. We work with both individuals and couples using supportive psychotherapy and cognitive-based approaches to help you make sense of what you're going through and find a healthier path forward. These therapies can help improve communication, increase emotional awareness, and reduce reactivity in conflict. They also support you in identifying unhelpful thinking patterns that may be impacting your relationships and guide you toward building more connection, trust, and understanding—whether in healing from the past or strengthening your current relationship.
Anger and Mood Issues Therapy
Our support for anger and mood management is through a skills-based approach. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions, struggling to manage outbursts, or noticing that your moods are affecting your relationships or daily life, we’re here to help. Our core approaches are rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which focuses on building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. These evidence-based skills can help you better understand your emotional responses, respond more calmly in difficult situations, and create more balance in your day-to-day life. With the right tools and support, it's possible to feel more in control and less reactive, even when life feels intense or unpredictable.
Life Changes and Transitions Therapy
We provide a supportive space to help you navigate life transitions with confidence and clarity. You’ll gain perspective on your experiences, build resilience, and develop practical coping strategies for managing stress and emotions. Together, we’ll explore how these changes impact your identity, clarify your goals, and strengthen your relationships, so you feel grounded and ready to move forward.
Self-Esteem and Self-Worth Therapy
Build more confidence through mindset coaching. Break free from self-doubt and start showing up with more clarity, purpose, and self-belief. Whether you're feeling stuck, holding yourself back, or struggling with imposter syndrome, our confidence psychotherapy blends therapeutic insight with practical mindset strategies to help you shift your inner dialogue. We focus on helping you identify limiting beliefs, set empowering goals, and develop the mental habits that support growth and resilience. This approach is especially helpful for anyone looking to make meaningful changes in their personal or professional life, speak up more, take healthy risks, and move forward with a stronger, more grounded sense of self.
Who We Work With, and What It’s Like to Work Together
You’ve probably been carrying a lot for a long time — work, family, expectations, the invisible checklist that never ends. Maybe you wake up already thinking about everything ahead of you. Or maybe the distance between you and someone you care about feels heavier than you want to admit.
We take time to understand what’s been happening beneath the surface — the thoughts, patterns, and pressures that keep you tense or disconnected.
Each session is a space to pause and make sense of things. Over time, the noise softens. You feel clearer, steadier, more present in your own life.
join the movement
You wouldn’t ignore a broken bone — why ignore a heavy mind?
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the first therapy session?
We’ll review confidentiality, clinic policies, and your intake information. You’ll be invited to share what brings you in, your goals, and any background that’s important. It’s also your chance to ask questions and see how you feel talking to your therapist—this is about building a relationship that feels safe and collaborative.
What happens in subsequent sessions?
You’ll either continue working toward your previously set goals or talk about something new that’s come up and feels important to explore. These are your sessions—you’re in charge. Therapy is flexible, and we’re here to support whatever feels most helpful that day.
What happens at the end of therapy?
As therapy winds down, we create a personalized maintenance and support plan to help you stay on track. This may include check-ins, relapse prevention strategies, or tools to continue using on your own. Our goal is to help you feel confident and prepared for the next chapter.
How long are the sessions? How many will I need?
A clinical hour can range from 45 to 60 minutes. Our standard session is 50 minutes. If you need a longer session and we’re able to accommodate, we’re happy to extend; the fee is prorated accordingly We also offer Mini Sessions: 30-minute check-ins or strategy sessions: $85 CBT and ACT are often effective in 6–12 sessions, though deeper or more complex work may require more time. The pace and duration are always collaborative.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes—we offer a 15-minute phone or video consultation to help assess fit, answer questions, and ensure you're comfortable moving forward.
Do you offer in-person or virtual sessions?
Yes! In-person therapy: Burlington, Ontario Virtual (video) and phone sessions: Available across Ontario We use encrypted, secure platforms to protect your privacy online.
How much does therapy cost? Do you offer sliding scale options?
Individual session (50 min): $165 CAD
Couples session (60 min): $195 CAD
We also believe in giving back—once per year, therapist Slavena Lima takes on one pro bono client in the form of a mentorship for someone whose financial situation makes therapy inaccessible.
If this may apply to you, reach out to inquire about the application process.
How do I pay?
Payments are made via credit card or an e-transfer to: admin@limacounselling.com Payment is due before or after the session A $25 late fee applies for unpaid sessions We are HST-exempt.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 48 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged the full fee. In cases of illness or emergency, we’ll do our best to reschedule within the same week to avoid charges.
Contact Us
Call or Text (905) 802 8812
59-5100 South Service Rd, Burlington, Ontario L7L 5Y7
Office Hours (by appointment only)
Monday - Friday
9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday
12 PM - 4 PM
Sunday
Closed