LifeStream Counseling Inc

02/02/2026

We are praying for Hailey Buzzer’s family.

The situation involving Hailey Buzzer is a heartbreaking reminder that the dangers facing our kids today don’t always look like “stranger danger” anymore.

They look like phones.
Apps.
Messages.
Someone who feels safe… until they’re not.

Online grooming, trafficking, and sextortion are happening quietly, often to kids who are smart, loved, and well-supported. This is not about “parenting.” It’s about a digital world moving faster than most of us were prepared for.

What matters most right now:

• This is not a one-time talk
• It’s an ongoing conversation that evolves as kids grow
• It’s about curiosity, not fear
• Connection, not control

Kids need to know:
– They won’t get in trouble for telling the truth
– They can come to you even if they’re scared or embarrassed
– Online pressure and manipulation are never their fault

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or trusted adult—please talk with your kids.
And then talk again.
And again.

Awareness saves lives.
Conversation builds safety.
Silence helps no one.

01/23/2026

Podcast Episode · Hope Home Podcast · 01/20/2026 · 4m

01/23/2026

Recently I recorded a podcast for leaders and parents. Take a listen!

01/12/2026

Families don’t struggle because they don’t care enough.

They struggle because everyone’s nervous system is carrying something —
stress, transitions, grief, pressure, unspoken needs.

In family therapy, we often start by slowing everything down.

By helping each person feel safe enough to speak.
Safe enough to listen.
Safe enough to soften.

When emotional safety returns to the room, something shifts:
misunderstandings untangle, reactions slow, and connection becomes possible again.

At LifeStream Counseling, family work isn’t about assigning blame or fixing one person.
It’s about understanding patterns, strengthening connection, and helping families find steadiness together.

Healing happens when families feel safe — not perfect.

— Lisa Duhamell
LifeStream Counseling

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

12/27/2025

As the holiday season unwinds, a new opportunity emerges — especially for kids and families. The calm after the excitement can be a powerful catalyst for growth. Routines may be disrupted, but this can also be a chance to establish new, healthier patterns. Big feelings may surface, but with the right support, they can become a foundation for emotional resilience. This is where compassionate guidance can make all the difference. Through LifeStream Counseling, Lisa Duhamell provides therapeutic support for children, adolescents, and families who need clinical care. Meanwhile, Hope + Home offers coaching for parents, leaders, and systems seeking practical tools to foster calm, emotionally healthy relationships that extend far beyond the therapy room. Both counseling and coaching share a common foundation: the belief that when people feel supported, they can tap into their inner strength, cultivate clarity, and nurture meaningful connections. Wishing families a grounded, gentle weekend as the year comes to a close 🤍

12/23/2025

The days leading up to Christmas can feel exciting and overwhelming for kids.
More noise. More transitions. More feelings.

At LifeStream Counseling, I believe children don’t need to be “fixed.”
They need space to slow down, feel understood, and regain their sense of calm.

If your child has been more sensitive, emotional, or easily overwhelmed this season—you’re not alone.
Gentle support can help children feel grounded again.

Wishing your family moments of peace, connection, and rest as Christmas approaches 🤍

— LifeStream Counseling

12/15/2025

Mid-December has a way of catching us.

The lists get longer.
The expectations get louder.
And our bodies quietly absorb the pressure.

Something I remind myself — and my clients — often:
you don’t need more discipline right now.

You need more safety.

Calm isn’t who you are.
It’s what happens when your nervous system feels supported.

If you’re feeling worn down, please know this:
you’re not behind — you’re human.

🤍

12/13/2025

One of the most meaningful moments in my work doesn’t come from insight or strategy.

It comes when a therapy client or coaching client’s nervous system settles.

Their shoulders soften.
Their breathing slows.
And for the first time in a while, their body registers safety.

When this happens, something powerful follows: hope returns.

I see it in parents who realize they aren’t failing — they’ve been overwhelmed.
I see it in children whose bodies no longer brace for correction.
I see it in adults who regain clarity once their nervous system feels supported.

Research from institutions like Harvard and Yale continues to affirm what clinicians observe daily:
calm is not a personality trait — it’s a physiological state.

When the body feels safe, the mind becomes more flexible.
Decision-making improves.
Connection strengthens.
Perspective returns.

This is why emotional safety matters — in homes, schools, and workplaces.
It isn’t “soft.”
It’s foundational.

Calm creates capacity.
Capacity creates hope.
And hope changes outcomes.

— Lisa Duhamell
Founder, Hope + Home™
Owner, LifeStream Counseling

09/09/2025

Introducing Our New Therapy Group for Middle Schoolers: SibLife

I am excited to announce that LifeStream Counseling Inc. is launching a specialized therapy
group for middle schoolers who have siblings with special needs. This six-week program is
designed to provide a supportive environment where these young individuals can share their
experiences, build coping skills, and connect with peers facing similar challenges.

The group will meet on Monday evenings from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at our office located
at 23 S. 8th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060. The cost is $70 per child per week for a six-week
program, offering an affordable opportunity for meaningful support.

This therapy group will offer a safe space for middle schoolers to process their unique ex-
periences, foster resilience, and develop strategies to navigate their family dynamics. Led
by myself, the sessions will combine discussion, activities, and
skill-building tailored to the needs of the participants.

We invite you to share this opportunity with families in your congregation who may benefit
from this program. For more information or to register, please contact me at lisa@lifestreamcounseling.com or call 317-792-5050.

Starting October 6 I will be facilitating a middle school group (6th-8th) for siblings of children with special needs. If you know of anyone- pass it along!