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Growth starts with the sourness of life’s lemons
The Sour Project is a growing initiative that supports individuals with developing the confidence and the skills to lead intentional lives. It offers support to those seeking a deeper sense of agency and a desire to explore—and possibly reshape—their personal narratives.
Services currently include equine-assisted psychotherapy, with talk therapy and art therapy coming soon.
Rooted in the values of mindfulness, agency, and authenticity, The Sour Project promotes the belief that everyone deserves to feel confident and happy in the life they are living.
The services provided as a part of The Sour Project Initiative are suited for - Teenagers seeking to find confidence in who they are, adults ready to reconnect with themselves, and anyone wanting to feel empowered over where life is taking them.
Meet Madeline- the therapist behind TSP
Madeline Lass, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Certified Equine-Assisted Learning Facilitator
Psychology Today-Madeline Lass
Madeline is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a passion for helping people reconnect with their confidence and sense of purpose. She brings eight years of experience in the field of mental health, having worked across the education system, addiction treatment, and family therapy. Madeline offers a grounded, compassionate presence in her work with clients.
Her therapeutic approach is rooted in Narrative Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy, guiding clients as they explore their stories, process emotions, and create meaningful change. She is also a Certified Equine-Assisted Learning Facilitator, incorporating experiential work with horses to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and personal growth. Additionally, Madeline recently graduated from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute where she focused her thesis research on the effects of art therapy supporting self-efficacy development in youth addiction treatment.
Madeline specializes in helping individuals develop emotional regulation skills, build stronger relationships, and cultivate self-confidence. She believes in the power of connection—both human and animal—as a path to healing and empowerment.
When she’s not working, Madeline enjoys spending time outdoors- mountain biking, skiing, and horseback riding are a few of her favorite ways to recharge.