About Me

Hi, I’m Yasmin Habib, a professionally trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner and ICF Certified Wayfinder Life Coach. I received my training through the IFS Institute and the Martha Beck Institute.

My journey began in 1997 when my family and I arrived in the United States as Somali refugees, fleeing the civil unrest in Somalia. We settled in Phoenix, Arizona, and as the eldest daughter in a family with limited English, I quickly became a caregiver, translator, and navigator. I stepped into the role of a parentified child, carrying responsibilities beyond my years. Those experiences shaped me deeply, instilling a drive for perfection and hypervigilance as I worked to balance family needs with the challenges of adapting to a new world.

In early adulthood, I was diagnosed with C-PTSD, a result of complex and generational traumas. Coming from a culture where mental health is often taboo, I struggled to make sense of the ways these hidden wounds showed up in my life. Therapy & coaching became a lifeline, and it was through this journey that I discovered Internal Family Systems. Unlike anything else I had tried, IFS provided a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach that went beyond surface-level solutions, guiding me toward true healing at its core.

The work transformed me. It gave me a way to understand my inner world, honor the parts of myself that had carried pain for so long, release them of their burdens and finally step into a life of clarity and freedom. More tangibly, my relationships improved significantly, I feel calmer in my body, I’m accessing deeper states of flow, and have less anxiety about my life overall. This transformation inspired me to become a practitioner.

I want others to experience the same healing, especially those who feel stuck in cycles of pain and are seeking a way to move forward. My approach is collaborative and confident. My goal is to create a space where others feel seen, heard, and deeply supported.

I look forward to walking with you on your journey of healing.