Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Vancouver, BC
My work is grounded in an Emotionally Focused approach to therapy and informed by Internal Family Systems.
At times, you may feel isolated, overwhelmed, and like your emotions are in the driver’s seat. You may find yourself turning against loved ones and even yourself. In these moments, you often long for deeper connection, stability, and compassion, yet struggle to express your needs and receive love.
Rooted in an emotionally focused approach, my work is warm, collaborative, grounded in curiosity and care. If you’re looking to better understand yourself and your relationships, I’d be honoured to support you in healing and growth.
My work is grounded in an Emotionally Focused approach to therapy and informed by Internal Family Systems.
At times, you may feel isolated, overwhelmed, and like your emotions are in the driver’s seat. You may find yourself turning against loved ones and even yourself. In these moments, you often long for deeper connection, stability, and compassion, yet struggle to express your needs and receive love.
Rooted in an emotionally focused approach, my work is warm, collaborative, grounded in curiosity and care. If you’re looking to better understand yourself and your relationships, I’d be honoured to support you in healing and growth.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps? Perhaps navigating a major life transition, questioning your sense of identity and direction, recovering a setback, or struggling with anxiety and self-doubt. You might be facing relationship challenges, substance use, or feeling disconnected from your sense of purpose and momentum in life.
The clients I work with are capable, thoughtful individuals who want more from life but feel held back by past experiences, internal pressure, or uncertainty about how to move forward. You may be seeking clarity, balance, and a way to feel more grouned.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps? Perhaps navigating a major life transition, questioning your sense of identity and direction, recovering a setback, or struggling with anxiety and self-doubt. You might be facing relationship challenges, substance use, or feeling disconnected from your sense of purpose and momentum in life.
The clients I work with are capable, thoughtful individuals who want more from life but feel held back by past experiences, internal pressure, or uncertainty about how to move forward. You may be seeking clarity, balance, and a way to feel more grouned.
My therapeutic approach is informed by such modalities as Individual Psychology, CBT, Solution Focused, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy and mindful awareness.
I know life can be hard, unfair, painful, chaotic, scary, and sad. I know that as we go through our lives and experiences we can struggle with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, Trauma, unhealthy relationships, and difficult family dynamics. Life can get overwhelming. If you are a person who is struggling with your mental health, stress, and overall wellness know that there is something you can do to bring the change you desire in your life. Through the therapeutic process, together we will work toward and achieve your mental health and wellness goals.
My therapeutic approach is informed by such modalities as Individual Psychology, CBT, Solution Focused, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy and mindful awareness.
I know life can be hard, unfair, painful, chaotic, scary, and sad. I know that as we go through our lives and experiences we can struggle with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, Trauma, unhealthy relationships, and difficult family dynamics. Life can get overwhelming. If you are a person who is struggling with your mental health, stress, and overall wellness know that there is something you can do to bring the change you desire in your life. Through the therapeutic process, together we will work toward and achieve your mental health and wellness goals.
I specialize in supporting survivors of trauma (gender-based, workplace, systems, healthcare, and/or sexual trauma) as well as queer, trans, and/or gender diverse folks. My previous work as an outreach professional and a crisis responder has made me passionate about supporting other helping professionals. I know the joy and heartbreak of this work. I invite you to share in this together because we cannot possibly hold all of it alone. I am currently available to complete Hormone Readiness Assessments alongside those who need it.
I specialize in supporting survivors of trauma (gender-based, workplace, systems, healthcare, and/or sexual trauma) as well as queer, trans, and/or gender diverse folks. My previous work as an outreach professional and a crisis responder has made me passionate about supporting other helping professionals. I know the joy and heartbreak of this work. I invite you to share in this together because we cannot possibly hold all of it alone. I am currently available to complete Hormone Readiness Assessments alongside those who need it.
Are you aspiring to live a life filled with meaning and purpose but feel stuck or overwhelmed? Does anxiety and self-doubt keep you from moving forward? I help clients like you overcome these challenges and break free from limiting habits. Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of what holds you back and apply practical strategies, so that you’ll feel empowered, clear, and fulfilled in a life aligned with your deepest values.
Are you aspiring to live a life filled with meaning and purpose but feel stuck or overwhelmed? Does anxiety and self-doubt keep you from moving forward? I help clients like you overcome these challenges and break free from limiting habits. Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of what holds you back and apply practical strategies, so that you’ll feel empowered, clear, and fulfilled in a life aligned with your deepest values.
Hello! I'm Chanelle Brown, a RCC with a M.Ed in School Counselling. In addition to my clinical work, I am privileged to serve as a secondary school counsellor, teacher, and coach. I am deeply committed to nurturing and supporting individuals who are seeking self-understanding, self-compassion, and personal growth - helping them to cultivate a fulfilling life. I have experience working with youth and young adults facing challenges with addictions, anxiety, burnout, depression, family and relationship conflict, goal setting, life transitions, mental performance, self esteem, self identity, substance use, trauma and PTSD.
Hello! I'm Chanelle Brown, a RCC with a M.Ed in School Counselling. In addition to my clinical work, I am privileged to serve as a secondary school counsellor, teacher, and coach. I am deeply committed to nurturing and supporting individuals who are seeking self-understanding, self-compassion, and personal growth - helping them to cultivate a fulfilling life. I have experience working with youth and young adults facing challenges with addictions, anxiety, burnout, depression, family and relationship conflict, goal setting, life transitions, mental performance, self esteem, self identity, substance use, trauma and PTSD.
You might be managing day-to-day, but still feel overwhelmed, tense, or stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. Many people I work with feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to make sense of what they’re carrying. Together, we focus on making sense of what’s going on and building practical ways to manage it—so you can feel steadier, think more clearly, and respond in ways that feel more aligned with who you want to be.
You might be managing day-to-day, but still feel overwhelmed, tense, or stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. Many people I work with feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to make sense of what they’re carrying. Together, we focus on making sense of what’s going on and building practical ways to manage it—so you can feel steadier, think more clearly, and respond in ways that feel more aligned with who you want to be.
I offer a collaborative, compassionate counselling space where clients can explore their experiences without pressure. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and values-based. Together we get curious about patterns, build useful tools, honour your strengths, and support meaningful change that feels authentic and sustainable.
I offer a collaborative, compassionate counselling space where clients can explore their experiences without pressure. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and values-based. Together we get curious about patterns, build useful tools, honour your strengths, and support meaningful change that feels authentic and sustainable.
Queer and trans relationships come with their own specific dynamics and they're not always easy to navigate. The "lesbian bed death" myth looms over you because desire has faded, and you fear things won't go back to the way they were. Spoiler: nothing is dead and intimacy can be rebuilt! Opening up your relationship made sense in theory but feels harder in practice. One of you might be further out of the closet than the other and that gap is creating distance. You might have moved in together quickly because it felt right at the time but now feel more like roommates. Maybe one of you is transitioning and your relationship is too.
Queer and trans relationships come with their own specific dynamics and they're not always easy to navigate. The "lesbian bed death" myth looms over you because desire has faded, and you fear things won't go back to the way they were. Spoiler: nothing is dead and intimacy can be rebuilt! Opening up your relationship made sense in theory but feels harder in practice. One of you might be further out of the closet than the other and that gap is creating distance. You might have moved in together quickly because it felt right at the time but now feel more like roommates. Maybe one of you is transitioning and your relationship is too.
My practice is grounded in completed certifications in Narrative Therapy Level I and Gottman Method Level I, with advanced training currently underway in Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT).
You may be navigating life between cultures, carrying family expectations that feel misaligned, or quietly questioning your identity, relationships, or sense of belonging. My clients often arrive at a crossroads — something feels off, but it's hard to name. They may be processing immigration or cultural transition, untangling intergenerational family patterns, or exploring their sexuality or neurodivergent experience for the first time. Together, we slow down, make space for what's been hard to carry, and gently work toward clarity, connection, and a more grounded sense of self.
My practice is grounded in completed certifications in Narrative Therapy Level I and Gottman Method Level I, with advanced training currently underway in Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT).
You may be navigating life between cultures, carrying family expectations that feel misaligned, or quietly questioning your identity, relationships, or sense of belonging. My clients often arrive at a crossroads — something feels off, but it's hard to name. They may be processing immigration or cultural transition, untangling intergenerational family patterns, or exploring their sexuality or neurodivergent experience for the first time. Together, we slow down, make space for what's been hard to carry, and gently work toward clarity, connection, and a more grounded sense of self.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). I offer sex therapy to individuals and couples seeking to deepen intimacy, navigate low desire, or work through sexual challenges such as erectile dysfunction, painful sex, or sexual guilt and shame. Many come feeling disconnected from themselves and/or their partners. I also support those facing anxiety, grief, and life transitions, helping them find clarity, connection, and renewed confidence in their emotional and relational lives.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). I offer sex therapy to individuals and couples seeking to deepen intimacy, navigate low desire, or work through sexual challenges such as erectile dysfunction, painful sex, or sexual guilt and shame. Many come feeling disconnected from themselves and/or their partners. I also support those facing anxiety, grief, and life transitions, helping them find clarity, connection, and renewed confidence in their emotional and relational lives.
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?
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?
Hello! My name is Jessie. Thank you for reaching out to consider if I’m the right counsellor for you. I have an online practice, Ongoing Self, and I offer in-person sessions through Peak Resilience. A little bit about me is that I immigrated to Canada when I was 5, and grew up across 6 different cities. I was also raised in a multi-faith household.
In my own communities, I’ve seen the impact of generations of trauma and low mental health support. It’s not easy trying to navigate everything all at once: your environment, your people, yourself. My hope is to help you write a different future from the history handed to you.
Hello! My name is Jessie. Thank you for reaching out to consider if I’m the right counsellor for you. I have an online practice, Ongoing Self, and I offer in-person sessions through Peak Resilience. A little bit about me is that I immigrated to Canada when I was 5, and grew up across 6 different cities. I was also raised in a multi-faith household.
In my own communities, I’ve seen the impact of generations of trauma and low mental health support. It’s not easy trying to navigate everything all at once: your environment, your people, yourself. My hope is to help you write a different future from the history handed to you.
The problems you're experiencing are real, and trying to navigate them on your own can be extremely difficult, but you don’t have to face them alone. Maybe you’re struggling with difficult emotions, anxiety, feeling confused, stuck or lost, adjusting to big life transitions, experiencing strain in your relationships, or maybe it’s something you can’t quite name. Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to support you and provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these inner and external challenges, where I apply an integrated approach to ensure your therapy is tailored to your unique needs and perspective.
The problems you're experiencing are real, and trying to navigate them on your own can be extremely difficult, but you don’t have to face them alone. Maybe you’re struggling with difficult emotions, anxiety, feeling confused, stuck or lost, adjusting to big life transitions, experiencing strain in your relationships, or maybe it’s something you can’t quite name. Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to support you and provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these inner and external challenges, where I apply an integrated approach to ensure your therapy is tailored to your unique needs and perspective.
AEDP level 3 and IFS informed
Galen primarily works with adults and teens and also provides clinical consultation. If life feels harder than you think it should, you’re not alone. These times are hard and Humaning is not for the faint of heart. The good news is there is help & we all need help sometimes. My clients report that they feel cared about and supported. They tell me that together we meet emotions and challenges in a way that helps them connect with their own power, voice, vitality and joy. Life gets easier and feels better. We go there together gently with care, respect & warmth.
AEDP level 3 and IFS informed
Galen primarily works with adults and teens and also provides clinical consultation. If life feels harder than you think it should, you’re not alone. These times are hard and Humaning is not for the faint of heart. The good news is there is help & we all need help sometimes. My clients report that they feel cared about and supported. They tell me that together we meet emotions and challenges in a way that helps them connect with their own power, voice, vitality and joy. Life gets easier and feels better. We go there together gently with care, respect & warmth.
I'm Nicole and my counselling approach is centred around attachment theory, family of origin, EMDR, LENS Neurofeedback, emotion regulation, solution-focused strategies, somatic and internal family systems ( IFS) interventions to support self discovery.
I support clients who find themselves in unfulfilling relationships and a deep yearning to prioritize their own well-being more but may not know where to start. I hope to create a space for BIPOC communities who experience difficult relationships with their family through a multicultural lens, holding space for past traumas and invalidated emotions.
I'm Nicole and my counselling approach is centred around attachment theory, family of origin, EMDR, LENS Neurofeedback, emotion regulation, solution-focused strategies, somatic and internal family systems ( IFS) interventions to support self discovery.
I support clients who find themselves in unfulfilling relationships and a deep yearning to prioritize their own well-being more but may not know where to start. I hope to create a space for BIPOC communities who experience difficult relationships with their family through a multicultural lens, holding space for past traumas and invalidated emotions.
I draw on a range of evidence-informed approaches, including Emotion-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Gestalt, Trauma-Informed and Somatic therapies, as well as Attachment Theory.
Hi, my name is Elizabeth, an RCC based in Vancouver. My role is to support you in exploring the underlying motives, narratives, needs, fears, and hopes that shape your life, offering care, attention, and guidance along the way. If you are seeking support, a deeper sense of clarity, and or perspective in your life, I believe we could be a good fit.
I draw on a range of evidence-informed approaches, including Emotion-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Gestalt, Trauma-Informed and Somatic therapies, as well as Attachment Theory.
Hi, my name is Elizabeth, an RCC based in Vancouver. My role is to support you in exploring the underlying motives, narratives, needs, fears, and hopes that shape your life, offering care, attention, and guidance along the way. If you are seeking support, a deeper sense of clarity, and or perspective in your life, I believe we could be a good fit.
Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist; specialized IFS training in trauma, couples, sex & sexuality; CBT, mindfulness, family systems
Welcome. You do not have to handle all of life's challenges alone. I have been told that I have a warm presence that allows clients to feel at ease. I want to hear about what is causing your distress and help you get some relief and strategies to manage. I work with you to find the tools that will work for you, whether you want to manage your anxiety, help lift off the fog of depression, or open up space and find options where you may think you don't have any. Counselling can support you through navigating change if you are at a crossroads.
Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist; specialized IFS training in trauma, couples, sex & sexuality; CBT, mindfulness, family systems
Welcome. You do not have to handle all of life's challenges alone. I have been told that I have a warm presence that allows clients to feel at ease. I want to hear about what is causing your distress and help you get some relief and strategies to manage. I work with you to find the tools that will work for you, whether you want to manage your anxiety, help lift off the fog of depression, or open up space and find options where you may think you don't have any. Counselling can support you through navigating change if you are at a crossroads.
I work with individuals who struggle to feel safe in their human experience. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you. You might be navigating trauma, complex relationships, identity transitions, burnout, chronic stress, chronic illness, or addiction. Certain beliefs, sensations, or past experiences may tether you to pain or disconnection. You are seeking relief, clarity, and greater choice, and want healing that supports liberation, restores connection, and allows you to live with more agency and ease.
I work with individuals who struggle to feel safe in their human experience. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you. You might be navigating trauma, complex relationships, identity transitions, burnout, chronic stress, chronic illness, or addiction. Certain beliefs, sensations, or past experiences may tether you to pain or disconnection. You are seeking relief, clarity, and greater choice, and want healing that supports liberation, restores connection, and allows you to live with more agency and ease.
He provides tailor-made clinical care for each client’s specific needs, combining the Gottman Method Couples Counselling, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy, to offer a bespoke experience for his clients.
David Wang is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC and has over fifteen years of experience helping clients achieve their mental health goals. David has worked in a variety of professional settings, including education, ministry, corporate training, life coaching, crisis intervention, health authorities, and men’s recovery from addiction. His lived experiences in the helping professions have informed him with a deep understanding and compassion for clients who need a safe space to process their challenging life issues.
He provides tailor-made clinical care for each client’s specific needs, combining the Gottman Method Couples Counselling, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy, to offer a bespoke experience for his clients.
David Wang is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC and has over fifteen years of experience helping clients achieve their mental health goals. David has worked in a variety of professional settings, including education, ministry, corporate training, life coaching, crisis intervention, health authorities, and men’s recovery from addiction. His lived experiences in the helping professions have informed him with a deep understanding and compassion for clients who need a safe space to process their challenging life issues.
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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.