Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Our 1:1 work offers specialized, trauma-informed support tailored to your unique needs. Rooted in safety, curiosity, and respect, we integrate both top-down and bottom-up approaches to help you explore how past experiences shape your present.
This process isn’t about fixing—you are not broken. It’s about gently unraveling survival patterns so you can experience more presence, connection, and self-trust in your life.
and my team 1:1 to deepen your connection to yourself, regulate your nervous system, and understand that your patterns make sense.
Together, we will work toward:
• Expanding your capacity for secure connection in relationships
• Developing tools to navigate and regulate emotions with more ease
• Cultivating a sense of safety in your body to make choices from a place of empowerment
Together, we will work toward:
• Expanding your capacity for secure connection in relationships
• Developing tools to navigate and regulate emotions with more ease
• Cultivating a sense of safety in your body to make choices from a place of empowerment
Work With Me
Hi! I’m Lauren Rasmussen (she/her), a Somatic Trauma Psychotherapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). I support individuals navigating complex and relational trauma, nervous system dysregulation, emotional overwhelm, and disconnection from self or body.
My work is grounded in a body-based and psychodynamic approach, integrating trauma-informed principles with deep nervous system awareness. I believe that symptoms hold wisdom—our survival strategies are not flaws but adaptations. Together, we create space for curiosity, connection, and the gradual building of internal safety and resilience.
Lauren Rasmussen, M.A., RP (Q), CTP, E-RYT 500, YACEP
Somatic Trauma Psychotherapist | Nervous System & Attachment Specialist
Availability | Tuesdays through Thursdays, every other Friday
Specializing in Complex Trauma, Relational Wounds, Parts Work, and Body-Based Healing
The People Behind the Practice
A Bit More About Me
Outside of my work, I’m someone who loves slow mornings, gentle movement, and good coffee. I live with my partner and two cats, and I’m most often found reflecting, writing, or creating resources that help people come back into relationship with themselves. I care deeply about making somatic and trauma-informed care feel human, accessible, and grounded—and I’m honored to do this work. You can always connect on Instagram or Tik Tok @laurenrasmussen_
Areas of Focus & Specializations
✔ Complex Trauma
✔ Relational & Developmental Trauma
✔ Childhood Sexual Trauma & Incest
✔ Borderline Personality & Emotional Dysregulation
✔ Parts Work & Internal Systems
✔ Attachment & Relationship Patterns
✔ Nervous System Regulation
✔ Somatic & Trauma-Informed Practice
✔ Body Image & Disordered Eating
✔ Therapist & Helper Support
Qualifications
✔ Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
✔ RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor) – Application in Progress
✔ Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University
✔ Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (emphasis Behavioural Neuroscience), Minor in Spanish – Western Washington University
✔ Certified Trauma Specialist – Arizona Trauma Institute
✔ Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach – NASM
✔ Certified Yoga Instructor – 500-Hour E-RYT, YACEP
Additional Training
✔ Somatic Experiencing® – In Progress (Somatic Experiencing International)
✔ NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) – NARM Training Institute
✔ Somatic Attachment Therapy – The Embody Lab
✔ Internal Family Systems (IFS) – PESI
✔ Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – Dr. Les Greenberg
✔ Polyvagal Theory – Dr. Stephen Porges
✔The Neurobiology of Attachment & Trauma – Stan Tatkin, Psy.D., MFT
✔ Trauma-Informed Yoga – Lisa Danylchuk, The Center for Yoga & Trauma Recovery
✔ Intuitive Eating & Body Image in Clinical Practice – Intuitive Eating Pros
Hi! I’m Suneeta Johnson—but you can call me Sunny (she/her). I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 14 years of experience in personal growth work, and a strong foundation in trauma-informed, values-based, and client-centered practice.
I support clients in developing self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and boundary-setting skills, using a blend of empathy, recognition, and practical tools. With 8 years in the field of Social Work and a passion for social justice, I aim to create a space where clients from all walks of life feel seen, heard, and empowered.
My approach integrates elements of healing and trauma recovery into all of my work. Whether we're exploring transitions, nervous system sensitivity, or deep-rooted patterns, I will always meet you where you are—with gentleness, attunement, and zero pressure.
Suneeta (Sunny) Johnson, M.A., RCC
Clinical Counsellor | Trauma-Informed Practitioner
Availability | Saturdays
Specializing in Boundaries, Emotional Regulation, and Trauma Recovery
A Bit More About Me
Outside of work, I’m a heterosexual, cisgendered woman born in Canada to Fijian Indian and Australian settler parents. I live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Katzie, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem, and Stó:lō First Nations Peoples. I’m a wife and fur mom to two orange tabby cats (Emry and Murphy) and one high-energy Golden Retriever named Charlie.
Areas of Focus & Specializations
✔ Complex Trauma & Life Transitions
✔ Anxiety & Emotional Dysregulation
✔ Youth & Childhood Trauma
✔ Women’s Health, Fertility, Pre/Postnatal Support
✔ Body Image, Dysmorphia, & Disordered Eating
✔ Children & Adolescents
✔ Nervous System Regulation
Qualifications
✔ Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
✔ Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology – CityU Vancouver
✔ Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Counselling – Specialization in Child Protection
✔ Intuitive Eating & Body Image in Clinical Practice – Intuitive Eating Pros
✔ Training in CBT for Complex Trauma
✔ Training in DBT Regulation Tools
✔ EFT for Trauma and Anxiety – PESI
✔ First Nations Social Work Delegation Training – Aboriginal Perspective Society
✔ Mental Health First Aid – Canadian Mental Health Association
✔ Non-Violent Crisis Intervention – CPI
Hi! I’m Nikki (she/her), a Somatic Practitioner and Registered Nurse offering 1:1 coaching at The Simplest Self. I support individuals in reconnecting with their bodies in ways that feel supportive, sustainable, and attuned to their needs. My work blends nervous system science, parts work, and energetic awareness, rooted in the belief that regulation comes from attunement—not control.
My approach encourages a felt sense of safety, presence, and embodiment, without bypassing discomfort or chasing calm. I support clients in cultivating a relationship with their inner world that is grounded in curiosity, self-trust, and compassion.
Nikki Ivory, BScN, RN
Somatic Practitioner | Nervous System & Embodiment Coach
Availability | Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays
Specializing in Nervous System Regulation, Trauma Recovery, and Body-Based Healing
A Bit More About Me
I’m also on my own somatic healing journey, learning how to move through life with more embodiment, presence, and ease. Outside of my work, I find joy and connection through raising my daughter, writing music, and expressing myself as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
You can find me on Instagram at @nikkiivory_ where I share reflections on healing, glimpses into my personal journey, and free resources to help you reconnect with your body.
Areas of Focus & Specializations
✔ Complex Trauma
✔ Relational & Developmental Trauma
✔ Nervous System Regulation
✔ Attachment & Relationship Dynamics
✔ Emotional Dysregulation
✔ Energy Work
Qualifications
✔ Registered Nurse (RN)
✔ Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Villanova University
✔ Reiki Level 1 & 2 – Usui Reiki Lineage
✔ Functional Yoga Certification – YogaBody
Additional Training
✔ Somatic Attachment Therapy – The Embody Lab
✔ Internal Family Systems (IFS) – PESI
✔ Polyvagal Theory – Deb Dana, LCSW
Hi! I’m Emily Bitz (she/her), a trauma-informed holistic practitioner at The Simplest Self. I support individuals in reconnecting with their bodies, exploring nervous system regulation, and cultivating a deeper sense of nourishment, safety, and resilience. My work weaves together somatic practices, trauma-informed nutrition, and attachment-based support to help clients reconnect with themselves from the inside out.
My approach is grounded in the belief that sustainable healing involves tending to the whole person—body, mind, and environment. Whether you're navigating chronic stress, emotional dysregulation, people-pleasing, or a complex relationship with food, I offer a space to slow down, listen inward, and move toward greater clarity and self-trust.
Emily Bitz, B.A., RHN
Trauma-Informed Holistic Practitioner | Nervous System & Nutrition Support
Availability | Weekday Evenings
Specializing in Somatic Practices, Disordered Eating, and Attachment-Based Healing
A Bit More About Me
I live with my partner and daughter on Vancouver Island, where the pace of life reminds me to stay grounded and connected. My own healing journey has shaped the way I practice—with slowness, respect, and deep curiosity. Outside of work, you’ll find me cooking nourishing meals, reading, spending time in nature, and exploring herbalism.
You can connect with me on Instagram at @emily.bitz
Areas of Focus & Specializations
✔ Nervous System Regulation
✔ Attachment & Relationship Dynamics
✔ Disordered Eating & Food Freedom
✔ Emotional Dysregulation
✔ Holistic Healing & Ancestral Nutrition
✔ Somatic & Trauma-Informed Practices
Qualifications
✔ Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) – Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
✔ Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Thompson Rivers University
Additional Training
✔ Somatic Attachment Therapy – The Embody Lab
✔ Trauma-Informed Coach Certification – The Centre for Healing
✔ Trauma-Informed Approach to Body Size & Emotional Eating – J&K Seminars
What Our Clients Say
“Working with Lauren has been life-changing. Her gentle guidance helped me connect deeply with my body, allowing me to feel safe, grounded, and empowered in ways I hadn’t thought possible.”
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“Lauren creates a safe, non-judgmental space where I can truly explore my emotions. Her approach is thoughtful and empowering, and it’s helped me grow in ways I never imagined.”
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"I am already starting to feel the changes from my work with Nikki after a few short months and I am so so grateful to have found her. I look forward to understanding myself a bit better and healing with compassion and somatic tools that will keep me grounded and healthy for the rest of my time here."
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