Somatic and Internal Family Systems Therapy for Anxiety, Burnout, and Self-Trust.

Traditional talk therapy can be incredibly supportive for understanding your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.Somatic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy build on that by including your whole system - body, mind, and spirit - in the process.

Somatic therapy brings gentle awareness to how your body holds tension, stress, or protection. Instead of only talking about experiences, we learn to listen to the body’s signals and allow them to move and release safely.

IFS helps us explore the different “parts” within you - the overthinker, the people-pleaser, the inner critic, and approach each one with compassion rather than judgment.

Together, these approaches go beyond insight alone. They support deep, embodied healing by integrating awareness, mindfulness, and nervous-system regulation so change becomes sustainable in daily life.

The first two sessions are intentionally broad and exploratory. We’ll spend time getting to know you, your background, history, and what’s bringing you to this work. These early sessions are about building a relationship from the ground up and creating safety.

You’re always welcome to pass on anything you’re not ready to discuss; our focus is on moving at your pace. Together, we’ll begin identifying key themes or goals for our work, whether specific or more open-ended.

As we move into sessions three and four, we start to narrow our focus and explore these areas more deeply. We’ll look at how these themes show up in your life and body - noticing thoughts, emotions, and nervous-system responses that arise as you reflect.

Many clients begin scheduling weekly or biweekly sessions early on to build continuity. Over time, this often transitions into every few weeks or monthly “maintenance” sessions as the work deepens and integration grows.

Feeling stuck or meeting resistance is a completely natural and even valuable part of therapy. These moments reveal important information about what’s happening within your system.

Sometimes “stuckness” signals that something is moving too quickly or that a part of you is protecting against change. Other times, it reflects a freeze response, which is the body’s way of asking for space or safety before going deeper. Rather than pushing through, we meet these moments with curiosity and compassion.

Change can be both exciting and uncomfortable, so the focus is always on honoring all parts of your experience. When your whole system feels safe, progress happens naturally and sustainably.

Progress often begins to appear outside of our sessions in your daily life, relationships, or how you relate to yourself. At first, you might notice an increased awareness of patterns that were once unconscious. This stage doesn’t always feel easy, but it’s an essential part of transformation: awareness is the first step toward change. Over time, these patterns begin to shift. You might feel calmer in moments that used to overwhelm you, communicate more clearly, or set boundaries without guilt.

Ultimately, success isn’t about perfection; it’s about living with greater ease, trust, and connection, both within yourself and in the world around you.

Yes, I offer both in-person sessions in Squamish and secure online therapy across British Columbia. 

Online sessions take place through a private, encrypted video platform and can be equally effective as in-person work. Many clients appreciate being able to do this work from the comfort of home, where they can integrate somatic and mindfulness practices into their real environment.