"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are."
-Carl Jung
What if All You Have to Do is Be You?
Authenticity through Archetypes - Know Who You Are, Be Who You Are​
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Reduce Stress
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Solve Inner Conflicts
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Break Harmful Patterns
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Improve Self-Esteem
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Find Your Purpose
I help those who feel stressed & stuck to recognize unhelpful patterns, solve inner conflicts and achieve inner harmony through parts-based self-awareness.
Meet Carissa D.
Coaching Professional & Archetype Consultant
I truly believe that anyone, at any age, in any circumstance, is capable of positive change, and it doesn't need to be complicated. The most surprising thing I've learned through my own healing journey and in working with clients is that when you uncover your true self in all its parts and understand your own subconscious patterns and motivations, problems begin to sort themselves out automatically. In other words awareness is healing in and of itself. ​
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I believe that when we are stressed and unhappy and unwell, it is because we have lost ourselves, sacrificed who we were born to be. We become fragmented and at war with ourselves. Part of us wants to change but part of us seem frozen. Other parts may appear to be actively against us. And so we remain stuck.
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"Most people aren't lazy, they're conflicted."
-Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes
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My unique approach combines archetype psychology and principles of Internal Family Systems to guide you towards inner harmony and balance. I help you to discover your main archetypes that make up your personality, which parts have become overly dominant and which have been shunned. Your inner conflicts and subconscious patterns then become clear to you and you realize that all parts at all times are doing their best to help. My specialty is in helping women who are people-pleasers and over-givers to get to the root of these behaviours so they can change them.
​I am a logical mystic, equally comfortable in the arenas of science and psycho-spirituality. I am an intuitive listener who gives you space to feel heard and can help you recognize your blind spots. My life coach training was completed at the Centre for Applied Neuroscience in Toronto. I also have a B.A. from U.B.C. in Vancouver. I successfully completed the Sacred Contracts Professional Certification through CMED to become an Archetype Consultant.
If you are truly ready for a change, let's talk!
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"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
My Approach Includes...
Archetype Identification
Principles of IFS
A Dash of Astrology
Mindfulness
Principles of Neuroscience
Testimonial
"I never thought I would find life coaching useful since I AM a life coach. Boy, was I wrong. Once we got going on archetypes, I never looked back! Wow! It is so fascinating to learn about all the ‘personalities’ who make up Vickie. And how they impact my daily life, choices and emotions.I strongly urge you to just try it. I think you’ll be amazed."
- Vickie V.
"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional."
- John C. Maxwell
Testimonial
"Carissa is a natural listener who is skilled at getting you to think a little deeper. In a year that brought many challenges she helped me navigate my thoughts and develop an action plan, without ever making me feel she was being pushy or judgmental. Carissa is a perfect balance of personal and professional and I highly recommend her coaching."
- Kristine L.
Coaching Services
30 min
1 hr
75 Canadian dollars