You might be here because...
You feel things deeply, and it can be hard to know what belongs to you and what you’re picking up from others. You notice subtle shifts in tone, energy, and environment that others often miss, which can leave you feeling overstimulated or emotionally full.
You often wonder, "Why am I like this?" as you try to make sense of your intensity, depth, and the way you process so much of life internally.
Maybe you’ve been told you’re "too sensitive" or "too much," and have tried to shrink, over-adapt, or care less deeply—even though that has never felt quite right.
You may find yourself being the one others rely on. The one who keeps everything together, remembers the details, anticipates everyone else's needs, and quietly carries more than most people realize.
Perhaps you've learned to measure your worth by how much you accomplish or how much you give. Even when you're doing your best, it rarely feels like enough, and slowing down can bring guilt instead of rest.
You may find yourself people-pleasing, second-guessing your needs, or working hard to avoid disappointing others. Setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable, even when you're running on empty.
Your mind rarely slows down. You replay conversations, anticipate problems, and think through every possibility. The same thoughtfulness that makes you compassionate, conscientious, and dependable can also leave you struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or perfectionism.
From the outside, you may seem calm, capable, and like you have everything under control. Inside, you're carrying stress, grief, uncertainty, or a constant pressure to keep going.
Social situations can feel layered and overwhelming—wanting connection while also feeling self-conscious, overstimulated, or unsure where you fit. You may find yourself replaying interactions and continuing to process them long after they've passed.
Loss and change may also affect you deeply. Whether you're grieving a person, a relationship, a life transition, or the future you once imagined, you may find yourself carrying it long after others seem to have moved on.
Deep down, you're longing for a place where you don't have to hold it all together—a place where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin to feel a little lighter.
My approach is rooted in...
Attuned Awareness
We move at the speed of safety and trust. We listen closely to your body, your gut responses, and what feels supportive in each moment, so there is no pressure to go faster than what feels right for you and your system.
Befriending Beliefs
We gently turn toward the beliefs that shape your experience and get to know them better. There’s a deep respect here that every part is trying to help in some way, and we work with that wisdom rather than against it.
Compassionate Curiosity
Everything that arises is met with openness and care, bringing a steady, gentle curiosity to whatever shows up. There is a sense of warmth here, allowing space for everything to be met, held, and understood.
Hi, I'm Erica
As a Highly Sensitive Person, I know what it can feel like to move through the world without feeling fully understood—to question yourself or wonder if something is wrong.
I bring that lived experience into my work as I support other sensitive individuals in navigating life’s challenges, deepening their self-understanding, and gently reconnecting with who they truly are—using an Internal Family Systems approach.
How I Can Help
In therapy, we slow things down and create space for you to understand what’s happening internally, rather than feeling swept up by it. Using Internal Family Systems, we get to know the parts of you that carry anxiety, self-doubt, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or the pressure to keep everything together.
Therapy can help you:
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Understand and work with overthinking, rumination, and feeling mentally “stuck” after conversations, decisions, or difficult moments
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Build self-trust so you can make choices without second-guessing yourself or needing constant reassurance
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Recognize and shift patterns of people-pleasing, over-functioning, over-adapting, and putting others’ needs ahead of your own
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Strengthen boundaries that help you say no, slow down, and stay connected to yourself without guilt or overwhelm
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Feel less impacted by external pressures—whether that’s other people’s moods, expectations, or the responsibility you carry for others
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Create more space between you and intense emotions, so feelings can move through without consuming or flooding you
This work isn’t about becoming less sensitive, less caring, or less capable. It’s about helping you feel more supported within yourself — so you can relate to your sensitivity, responsibility, and depth in a way that feels steadier and more sustainable, rather than overwhelming.
Erica lives, works and plays on the unceded territories of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.