trauma-informed ifs (internal family systems) and somatic therapy
a therapeutic approach that:
includes the body
sex-positive and trauma-informed
acknowledges multiplicity (the idea that we have parts)
welcoming of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship styles
kink, poly-am, and sex work affirming
psychedelic embracing
common topics brought up in session:
sex after sexual assault . post-traumatic growth from developmental trauma and/or childhood sexual abuse . shame resilience . building secure attachments . purity culture . feeling + voicing wants, needs + desires . queerness . gender identity and expression . (re)establishing self-trust . embodying consent . co-regulating with nature . ancestral trauma . setting healthy boundaries . expressing anger . ketamine-assisted-therapy . psychedelic integration . spirituality . meditation . creativity . addiction . hypersexuality . compulsive behaviours . intimacy . taking accountability for harm . CPTSD . and more
about me
hi! i’m sam (they/them). i’m a queer, neurodivergent, non-binary registered clinical counselor residing on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-waututh) nations.
in my therapy practice i use a creative blend of internal family systems (parts work) and somatic therapies to support individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships to connect to themselves and others with curiosity, compassion, and clarity.
many of my clients are queer, non-monogamous, neurodiverse, or kinky, and i aim to provide an inclusive space for anyone who wants to deepen their relationship with self, others, and spirit.
spiritually, i hold a non-dual and animate worldview, which supports me to approach therapy from a holistic perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of body and environment.
i’m delighted to be offering ketamine-assisted-therapy in collaboration with field trip health and am currently completing the requirements to be an approved psilocibin-assisted-therapy provider with therapsil.
outside of work, you’ll find me playing with clay, drinking tea mindfully, wandering in the woods, taking a dance class, and reading books.
training + credentials
registered clinical counsellor #16715
masters in counselling from city university of seattle
bachelors in social work from university of victoria
certificate in feminist narrative therapy
somatic experiencing practitioner
rebloom somatic trauma resolution practitioner
san’yas indigenous cultural safety training
ifs level one from the ifs institute
foundations of somatic abolitionism
vita (vital integrated tantric approach) certified sex coach
somatic ifs level 1 + 2 from the embody lab
stepping stones: 16 week internal family sytems training
somatic sex education (currently enrolled)
therapsil psychedelic-assisted therapy training
trauma-informed internal family systems with colleen west
rates
individual therapy
50 min session $180
80 min session $240
relationship therapy
50 min session $200
80 min session $260
for two or more people who want to work on their relationship (of any kind)
ketamine-assisted-therapy
offered in collaboration with field trip health in the kitsilano area of vancouver. contact to book.
somatic coaching
available to clients outside of british columbia. please contact for more information and rates
additional info
in-person sessions available on tuesday and saturday
online sessions available tuesday, wednesday, thursday mornings
an additional 5% gst tax applies to all counseling sessions
complimentary 20 minute consultation available for new clients
approved provider with CVAP, FNHA, Residential Historical Abuse Program (RHAP), Autism Funding Unit, and UBC’s Resident Wellness Program
if you live in canada and have treatment-resistant depression or end-of-life anxiety caused by a terminal illness, you may be eligible to access health canada’s special access program for psychedelic-assisted therapy. see more here: therapsil
email to book: sarah@sarahtrivett.com
119 west pender, vancouver, bc
online
wednesday and thursday
in-person
tuesday and saturday
email
sarah@sarahtrivett.com