Shauna Switzer, Registered Psychotherapist

At times, many of us face emotions and suffering that can feel overwhelmingly painful, disheartening, and difficult to bear, often due to unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families, and step-families, providing support through a range of therapeutic approaches, including emotionally focused therapy (EFT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), interpersonal psychotherapy, dialectical behaviour therapy (dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems. These approaches, grounded in neuroscience and attachment theory, empower clients to access their inner strengths and unlock their potential for growth. Since cognitive therapy is often not enough to address intense emotions, I incorporate interventions that help regulate and organize emotional experience to support individuals and families as they thrive. By creating a safe, accepting, and confidential environment, I help clients, whether dealing with depression, anxiety, marital distress, or difficulties in peer relationships, use their innate ability to heal and grow.

Founded in 2018 by Shauna Switzer, Switzer Counselling & Psychotherapy Associates has grown from a single Georgetown office into a trusted psychotherapy practice serving clients across Ontario and Canada through in-person and virtual care. Our compassionate team of Registered Psychotherapists provides evidence-based, client-centred therapy in a warm and welcoming environment. With offices in Georgetown and Oakville, and the comforting presence of our therapy dogs Penny, Honey, and Flora, we’re dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and move toward healing and growth. Guided by Shauna’s vision, our team continues to offer exceptional, professional care rooted in empathy, collaboration, and respect.