Online Counselling & EMDR Therapy Across Canada
Compassionate, evidence-based support for trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Meet Jodi Ihas
Choosing a therapist is an important decision. I believe healing begins when you feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood.
I'm Jodi Ihas, a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) providing compassionate, evidence-based online counselling for adults across Canada. I support individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and major life transitions.
Every person has a unique story. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to your goals, strengths, and experiences, drawing from evidence-based approaches including EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.
Whether you're working through difficult life experiences, struggling with overwhelming emotions, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to provide a supportive space where meaningful, lasting change can happen.
I provide online counselling for adults and youth seeking support with:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and Stress
Depression
Relationship Challenges
Life Transitions
Emotional Regulation
Self-Esteem
Grief and Loss
Areas of Support
Therapeutic Modalities
Every client is unique. My counselling approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, drawing from a range of evidence-based therapies to create a treatment plan tailored to your goals, strengths, and individual needs. Therapeutic modalities may include:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process traumatic and distressing experiences, reducing their emotional impact and supporting lasting healing.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem.Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
DBT teaches practical skills to manage overwhelming emotions, improve relationships, tolerate distress, and build emotional resilience.Motivational Interviewing (MI)
MI helps you explore mixed feelings, strengthen motivation, and build confidence to make meaningful, lasting changes.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you develop psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts and emotions while taking actions that align with your values.
Mindfulness-Based Practices
Mindfulness help you develop greater awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and body, reducing stress and helping you respond more calmly to life's challenges.
Why Work With Jodi
Seeking support takes courage, and choosing the right therapist is an important decision. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported throughout your healing journey.
I recognize that every person's story is different. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, I take the time to understand your experiences, strengths, and goals before developing a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
My work is grounded in trauma-informed, person-centred care and informed by current research in neuroscience, attachment, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, I strive to help you build insight, resilience, and meaningful, lasting change.
Clients often tell me they appreciate my warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach while also valuing my ability to ask thoughtful questions, provide practical strategies, and gently challenge patterns that may no longer serve them. Together, we work at a pace that feels safe while moving toward the life you want to create.
What You Can Expect
A safe, supportive, and confidential space
Compassionate, non-judgmental care
A personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs
Evidence-based approaches informed by current research
Practical tools you can apply between sessions
Therapy that moves at a pace that feels right for you
Collaborative care focused on meaningful, lasting change
Healing doesn't happen overnight, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Whether you're taking your first step or returning to therapy, I'd be honoured to support you on your journey toward healing, resilience, and lasting change.
Land Acknowledgment & Statements of Inclusion
I acknowledge with gratitude and respect that my counselling practice is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Sinixt (ʔuknaⱡqín̓it), Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, and Syilx (Okanagan) peoples.
I honour the enduring connection these Nations have with the land, waters, and all living things. I am committed to ongoing learning about the history and impacts of colonization, as well as to supporting meaningful actions towards reconciliation.
As part of this commitment, I encourage others to learn more about the Indigenous peoples of this region and their cultures, histories, and contributions. Below are some resources to guide learning and engagement:
• Sinixt Nation: https://www.sinixtnation.org/
• Ktunaxa Nation: https://www.ktunaxa.org/
• Secwépemc Nation: https://tkemlups.ca/
• Syilx (Okanagan) Nation Alliance: https://www.syilx.org/
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/
I strive to foster respectful relationships and create an inclusive, healing-centered space for all individuals who seek support through our services.
I proudly welcome clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. As an ally to the LGBTQIA2S+ community, I am dedicated to fostering an affirming, nonjudgmental space where every individual feels respected and valued. Through ongoing education and a commitment to inclusivity, I strive to honor the unique challenges and strengths of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. My practice stands as a place for healing, growth, and authenticity for all.
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