Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Vancouver, BC
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Soraya Romao-Inglis
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified
Verified
My approach as a trauma psychotherapist is multi-layered, drawing from a range of modalities, including but not limited to: Compassionate Inquiry (CI), Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness practices. I am also trained in psychedelics-assisted psychotherapy. This broad range of skills allows me to design the most individualized approach for each client’s unique needs. I have a particular interest in trauma, anxiety, addictions, depression, eating disorders, grief, and psychedelic integration.
Sue Bai
Counsellor, MA, RCC, SEP
Verified
Verified
I offer a variety of techniques, such as somatic experiencing, emdr, cbt,
ifs
, and narrative therapy.
Have you found yourself feeling overwhelmed, spending your days anxious or depressed? Perhaps you've received unhelpful advice, read self-help books, or tried to power through. People are hard-wired for connection, and we heal through relationships. Therapy can be a safe place to develop connection, heal childhood wounds, rewire your nervous system, accept yourself, and experience more joy and confidence. I use what I've learned on my own healing journey, as well as from my professional experience, to help others develop a happier, more meaningful life and better relationships.
Tara Watters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified
Verified
My counselling approach draws upon Internal
Family Systems
, EMDR, and somatic mindfulness.
Are you wondering if you or a loved one might be autistic, have ADHD, or be neuro-divergent in some way? Do you need support finding an affirming way forward for yourself or your relationships? Our work together can focus on any area of importance for you, including: trauma, relationships, chronic pain, parenting, gender, experiences of oppression, grief, and life transitions. I appreciate diversity in all forms, and welcome individuals and couples exploring neuro-diversity, gender-creativity, sexual orientation, and pathological demand avoidance. I can help you find the internal spaciousness to work through life's challenges.
Vancouver, BC V6K
& Online
Graham Nelson-Zutter
Counsellor, RTC, CT, RPC-C
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I help clients work through inner conflict using parts and
IFS
.
If you are seeking to understand your relationships, what your deepest values are, and who you are, I provide a safe place for you to explore these questions. If you have suffered through the experience of needing to hide your authentic self, we can collaborate to discover the life you are meant to live. I would like to help you be the author of the next chapter of your life story. I am interested in hearing your experience of life and learning how you move through the path set out before you. Together, we’ll tap into inner resources to help you on your journey and explore core values that will illuminate the steps ahead.
Waitlist for new clients
Kristen Hydes Counselling
Registered Social Worker
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I integrate Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
), Queer Theory, Self Compassion, ACT & Narrative Therapy into sessions and am EMDR certified for folks who may be seeking specific trauma therapy.
I'm so glad you are here, and I hope to share a little about how I work and a little about myself along the way as well. I truly believe that fit is one of the most important parts about therapy & getting started can be often be one of the toughest parts. I am Registered Social Worker (RSW) & Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and have been working in various counselling roles over the past 10 years. I work from an intersectional feminist lens and notice the impact of gender, ableism, class, sexual orientation, race & socioeconomic status can have on mental health. I truly believe that 'feminism is for everybody'.
Vancouver, BC V5T
& Online
Waitlist for new clients
Nadine Jans
Counsellor, MSc, RCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in over-eating and emotional and binge eating, body shame, dementia care-giving, depression, trauma, anxiety, guilt and self-esteem/confidence issues. Get Practical and powerful tools and strategies to break free from self-sabotage and finally live life fully. In sessions we work on deep inner healing of unhelpful beliefs, depression, shame, guilt, over-eating, self sabotage or self loathing (with ACT, brainspotting, and/or
IFS
/inner child work etc.). I've seen powerful results with many clients and I want this for you too. Let me help you get the tools to feel grounded and confident.
Sanda Noronha
Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC-Q
Verified
Verified
With over 10 years in the mental health field, I integrate mind and body-centred therapeutic modalities such as, narrative, somatic, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural, and
family systems
.
I believe that we are all resilient beings, in the process of healing and growing; we have the capacity to explore new ways of living, being and connecting. I’d love to help you break through feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life, to reignite a deeper sense of worthiness and confidence, feel anchored in your strengths, and more present with yourself and in your relationships. I specialize in helping people who struggle with anxiety, low mood, family and relational issues, trauma, life transitions, stress/burnout, and grief & loss. Through life's turbulent times, I can help you feel empowered to heal, grow, and reach your goals.
Roya Vojdani
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I use a combination of approaches proven to be effective for trauma treatment including
IFS
, EMDR, AEDP and mindfulness-based approaches.
As a registered counsellor and a Certified Trauma Professional , I am deeply passionate about helping individuals who have experienced traumatic events or adverse childhood experiences. Trauma, abuse, neglect, and growing up with emotionally unavailable or emotionally immature caregivers can take a toll on our soul. Many of my clients bear the weight of these experiences, facing trauma-related symptoms such as depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and a pervasive feeling of numbness and emptiness. Many of my clients also feel exhausted by the constant negative patterns of thinking and behavior in their day to day lives.
Rebecca Eames
Counsellor, BA, RTC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
These include
Family Systems
Theory, Person Centred, Gestalt, Existential, AEDP (Level 2), Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness and Somatic approaches.
Do your emotions overwhelm you? Is anxiety ruling your life? Are you struggling with the loss of something or someone? Maybe you feel that you’re failing and not reaching your potential? Life's challenges can leave us feeling drained of energy and hopeless. You're not alone. You deserve support and guidance. You will get through this. I work individually with adults, focusing on emotional resiliency, anxiety, depression, attachment trauma, life transitions and loss. As a mother to two young children, I also have a passion for helping clients manage the often overwhelming transition into parenthood.
Dragonstone Counselling
Counsellor, RCC, CCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We offer expertise across many modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Somatic Approaches, Experiential Counselling, Internal
Family Systems
, Narrative Therapy, Sandtray Therapy and more.
Our sliding scale program currently has no waitlist! Dragonstone Counselling is a group private practice with a strong reputation for holistic approaches, social justice, anti-oppression, and working with LGBTQ+ populations and other marginalized groups. We practice individual, relationship, and family counselling for diverse clients of all ages and genders. Our practitioners come from many walks of life, representing the rich diversity of our communities. Collectively, our team integrates a variety of approaches, creating an environment inviting to LGBTQ2S+ folks, people of all genders, cultures, and sub-cultures.
Vancouver, BC V5V
& Online
Sarah Venn
Counsellor, RTC
Verified
Verified
I am a trauma focused therapist with a passion for helping people discover their inner strengths and wisdom. I use an integrative approach that is influenced by Intersectional Feminism, Internal
Family Systems
, and Somatic healing work. I also rely heavily on my own knowledge and intuition gained through personal healing. Through empowerment and increased self awareness I can help you unearth and move through difficult emotions, process trauma, and work towards deep healing. I believe a journey of discovery and alignment can lead to a deeper relationship to self.
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Savannah Talbot-Kelly
Counsellor, RCC, MACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I combine internal
family systems
, person-centred, and somatic experiencing to work with relationship problems, self-esteem issues, and trauma.
I am a curious listener and a therapeutic connector. My purpose as a relationship therapist is to help you establish a reconnection to your authentic self by creating meaning out of stuckness. We are ALWAYS in relation to ourselves, to others. I believe there is a space opened for you to explore that new found sense of meaning and growth. In my approach, I seek to deepen the lost sense of connection through empowerment, courage, and vulnerability.
Bobbie-Raechelle Ross
Counsellor, RTC, RYT-500
Verified
Verified
The main modality that I lean into is Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
) and Body-centred approaches.
I view the counselling space as an opportunity to re-remember what you already know. I come into the space with the belief that we are all born with everything we need. It is through trauma, adversity, oppression, systems of power and various other life-experiences that close the doors to our inner world of knowing. Just as our bodies are able to heal from physical wounds, I believe we are also capable of healing our emotional wounds when we are able to access the innate Self. Accessing Self energy can heal our more vulnerable & wounded parts. Holding space for you to turn your greatest wounds into your greatest gifts.
Loving Awareness Therapy & Healing Arts
Counsellor, MACP, DVATI, CCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I mainly use somatic therapy and internal
family systems
(
IFS
) with inspiration from nervous system wisdom and polyvagal theory, attachment, mindfulness, intersectional feminism, transpersonal approaches, inner child healing, and shadow work.
Are you feeling ready for a deeper layer of healing? I am a somatic soul-based therapist who approaches therapy and healing from an embodied, compassionate, empowering, trauma-informed, and holistic perspective. By taking a compassionate & non-pathologizing approach: You are not seen as being broken, flawed or needing to be fixed. We will explore your symptoms together (such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, over-working, perfectionism, shame, chronic illness...) and discover their hidden messages, stories & wisdom. This will guide the way to deeper and more long-lasting healing/growth.
Vancouver, BC V5N
& Online
Carla Budd
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Internal
Family Systems
is the main modality I use with both individuals and couples.
Are you looking for support in dealing with difficult life transitions, having a sense of overwhelm, or feeling a lack of meaning and purpose in life? Are you seeking a therapeutic process not only for yourself but for you and your partner as well? As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and Registered Holistic Nutritionist, I can combine my skills to offer a truly integrated and holistic approach to the areas you are seeking support for.
Alexa Charlene
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified
Verified
Depending on what you are coming to counselling for, I utilize a combination of radical acceptance, sensorimotor psychotherapy, internal
family systems
, or a sex therapy-based approach.
Life can feel incredibly painful when we are feeling disconnected, isolated, and ridden with distressing thoughts, memories and emotions. Together, we can make space for the parts of you needing to express that pain. By experiencing, and embracing the disenfranchised parts of you, we can move into a life rich with meaning and fulfillment.
Vancouver, BC V5Z
& Online
Naoko Sasaki
Counsellor, MA, RTC, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My approach is client-centred and integrative, which includes EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Expressive Arts,
IFS
, Yoga, and Mindfulness, to serve unique needs and strengths of each client.
Are you struggling with high stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or trauma and PTSD? Would you like to ease your emotional pain by gaining tools to self-regulate and bringing healing to your psychological wounds? Would you like to reduce conflicts within and without by listening to and understanding your multiple needs? Would you like to shed the protective shell that no longer serves you and re-imagine who you are based on your core values and deeper desire?
Xiva Taverna
Counsellor, RTC
Verified
Verified
My preferred therapeutic modalities are
IFS
, Schema Therapy, CBT, and I always work from a person-centred and trauma-informed perspective.
Do you judge yourself harshly? Do you feel that you're never good enough? Do you think you are responsible for the way another person feels or behaves? Do you focus outside yourself for love or security? Are you constantly seeking approval and affirmation? Change takes a lot of hard work and effort, but it is possible, and with the right type of counselling, you can get what you want from life. Together we will create a safe space where I will help you discover what's blocking your growth, heal old wounds, and change old patterns that no longer serve you.
Not accepting new clients
Georgia Schindler
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified
Verified
I am a trained trauma therapist and have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), which I use to help relieve PTSD symptoms and Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
).
Do you struggle with trauma, anxiety, stress, addictions or low mood? I can help. I have extensive experience working with trauma, addictions, low mood, self-esteem issues and anxiety in private practice and in a treatment setting. Therapeutically, I know how important it is to have a sense of connection, and a non-judgemental person to listen and understand in times of struggle, change and growth. Mental health is a spectrum and many of us go will go through periods where we need support. I invite clients to get curious about what is happening for them and to engage in the therapeutic process with self-compassion and an open mind .
Vancouver, BC V5V
Not accepting new clients
Waitlist for new clients
Cherry Qi
Counsellor, MCP, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
I have attended specialized trainings in Psychodynamic Therapy,
Family Systems
Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy in the past 10 years.
Hi, welcome! I have been practicing counselling for seven years working with clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, self-esteem and personal growth. My Asian cultural background as well as my personal experience as an immigrant to Canada also afford me an insight into immigrant and second-generation ways of being as well as their mental health concerns.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Counsellors
What is Internal Family Systems therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on sub-personalities, or “families,” within a person, which may be made up of wounded parts and unpleasant emotions like anger and shame. These sub-personalities can come into conflict with each other and with an individual’s core Self, leaving the person feeling detached from positive traits such as the “8 C’s” of confidence, calmness, creativity, clarity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and connectedness. By healing a patient’s wounded parts, a therapist aims to restore balance and bring on positive change.
How does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
An IFS therapist will work with a patient to identify their particular sub-personalities, recognize the emotions powering them, and release them. By doing so, the patient should become more able to address any underlying problems their sub-personalities may have been trying to protect them from. Ultimately, a patient discovers ways to manage internal and external conflicts on their own, through techniques such as relaxation exercises, journaling, and making charts depicting the relationships between their core Self and their distinct parts.
Does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
IFS therapy has been shown to help people address conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic, fears and phobias, trauma, and substance use disorders. Some research has also found that it can help individuals deal with symptoms of physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain, everyday functioning, depressive feelings, and low self-compassion. There are some conditions for which IFS treatment, specifically discussions of one’s “parts,” may be less appropriate, such as schizophrenia or other states that involve psychosis or paranoia.
How long does Internal Family Systems therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for IFS therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core concepts of IFS, some patients quickly make progress. While experiences vary, most will find that it is a relatively longer-term therapy, involving months and sometimes years of sessions.