internal family systems (IFS) Therapy online and in Maple Ridge, BC
Working with Every Part of You, With Curiosity and Compassion
Do you feel pulled in different directions by your thoughts, emotions, or reactions? You might notice one part of you wanting change, while another feels stuck, overwhelmed, or protective. These internal experiences can feel confusing, especially when patterns repeat despite your efforts to move forward.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy offers a compassionate and structured way to understand these experiences, helping you build a deeper relationship with yourself and create lasting change.
What Is IFS Therapy (Internal Family Systems)?
IFS therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps you understand the different "parts" of yourself, such as the part that feels anxious, the part that avoids, or the part that is critical. Rather than trying to eliminate these parts, IFS focuses on understanding their role and supporting them with curiosity and compassion.
Through this process, you can begin to access a more grounded and confident sense of self, allowing for healing, clarity, and emotional balance.
IFS Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma, and Emotional Patterns
IFS therapy can be especially helpful if you’re experiencing:
Anxiety, depression or emotional overwhelm
Difficulty processing trauma or adverse experiences
Inner conflict or self-criticism
Patterns that feel hard to change
Stress, burnout, or emotional exhaustion
Relationship challenges
By working with your internal system, IFS therapy helps you understand why these patterns exist and how to shift them in a supportive and lasting way. For more information check out our guide to understanding the IFS process.
what makes us different
Working with Chelsea Conron, CCC and IFS Specialist
Chelsea Conron is a Certified Canadian Counsellor who specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Her approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and creating a space where you can feel safe to explore your internal experience without judgment.
Chelsea works with individuals who are navigating anxiety, trauma, and complex emotional patterns, supporting them in developing a deeper sense of self-understanding and balance.
What to Expect from IFS Therapy
Starting IFS therapy can feel different from traditional approaches. The process is collaborative, gentle, and focused on your internal experience.
1. Inquire About IFS Therapy
Reach out to share what you’re experiencing and what you’re hoping to work on. We will book a phone consultation to answer your questions and book that first appointment in-person or online.
2. Connect with An IFS specialist
In your first session, Chelsea, our level 2 IFS-trained therapist, will help you begin to explore your internal world and identify the parts that may be showing up for you.
3. Begin IFS Therapy
Through guided sessions, you’ll begin to build understanding, develop self-compassion, and create meaningful internal shifts.
IFS Therapy
FAQ
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IFS therapy is an evidence-based approach, developed by Richard Schwartz, that works with different parts of your internal system to support healing and self-understanding.
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IFS focuses on understanding and building real, trusting relationships with internal parts of ourselves rather than trying to change thoughts or behaviours directly. The IFS process provides a tried-and-tested road map of highly effective steps to help shift and release pain from the past and create space for more access to internal resources. Your therapist has the steps, but you guide the way and the pace!
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Yes. IFS is widely used to support individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
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Yes, IFS therapy is offered in-person in Maple Ridge with Chelsea Conron, and online across BC.
IFS Therapy in Maple Ridge, BC
IFS therapy is offered in-person in Maple Ridge. This provides a consistent, grounded space where you can engage in deeper therapeutic work and build connection over time.
If you’re ready to explore IFS therapy, we invite you to reach out. We’ll guide you through the process and help you determine if this approach feels like the right fit for you.