Eating Disorders Therapists in Georgetown, ON
I have extensive experience in psychological assessment and treatment of people with diverse clinical concerns including: Trauma-Related Symptoms and PTSD, Eating Disorders, Body Image Distress, Emotional Eating, Substance Use, Self-harm, other Impulsive Behaviours, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Difficulty Coping, Relationship Difficulties, Grief, Stress-Management, other Life Transitions.
I am known for my nonjudgemental, genuine and collaborative style, my sense of humor, and my direct, down-to-earth approach. I have a knack for providing an environment that respects individuality, autonomy and choice while also providing the necessary structure that allows for change. My main therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I have extensive experience in psychological assessment and treatment of people with diverse clinical concerns including: Trauma-Related Symptoms and PTSD, Eating Disorders, Body Image Distress, Emotional Eating, Substance Use, Self-harm, other Impulsive Behaviours, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Difficulty Coping, Relationship Difficulties, Grief, Stress-Management, other Life Transitions.
I am known for my nonjudgemental, genuine and collaborative style, my sense of humor, and my direct, down-to-earth approach. I have a knack for providing an environment that respects individuality, autonomy and choice while also providing the necessary structure that allows for change. My main therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Shauna Lynn Switzer
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, MA, CHyp, RP#6934
3 Endorsed
Georgetown, ON L7G
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)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
• Internal Family Systems
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)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
• Internal Family Systems
I work with survivors of trauma, relationship issues, and anxiety. I am passionate about helping you to gain the skills and insight you need to improve your life. I work collaboratively with clients, always remembering that YOU are the expert on yourself, and your therapy is directed by your preferences. I want to empower you to take ownership of your own wellbeing. Through therapy, you can work through painful, difficult experiences and thoughts in a safe environment, at your own pace. My approach involves skill-building, insight, and experiencing your emotions in the moment.
I work with survivors of trauma, relationship issues, and anxiety. I am passionate about helping you to gain the skills and insight you need to improve your life. I work collaboratively with clients, always remembering that YOU are the expert on yourself, and your therapy is directed by your preferences. I want to empower you to take ownership of your own wellbeing. Through therapy, you can work through painful, difficult experiences and thoughts in a safe environment, at your own pace. My approach involves skill-building, insight, and experiencing your emotions in the moment.
Working with children, teens, parents, and adults, I believe that everyone has the potential to heal, grow, and change. With the right support or guidance you can learn to navigate barriers and live more freely. With 15+ years of experience, my easy-going, sensitive, and caring approach allows me to connect and build trust while supporting clients as they explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, thereby facilitating positive change and personal growth.
Working with children, teens, parents, and adults, I believe that everyone has the potential to heal, grow, and change. With the right support or guidance you can learn to navigate barriers and live more freely. With 15+ years of experience, my easy-going, sensitive, and caring approach allows me to connect and build trust while supporting clients as they explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, thereby facilitating positive change and personal growth.
You may find yourself at a quite turning point, noticing that the life you've been moving through doesn't feel quite the same anymore. Maybe familiar patterns feel heavier, relationships feel more complicated, or you're wanting something that feels more honest and true to who you are. You might be moving through a transition, carrying stress that doesn't fully settle, or simple sensing that something in your life needs attention. Therapy offers a place where you don't need to have everything figured out. You can come with uncertainty, overwhelm, hope, or discomfort. You'll be met with steadiness and genuine care.
You may find yourself at a quite turning point, noticing that the life you've been moving through doesn't feel quite the same anymore. Maybe familiar patterns feel heavier, relationships feel more complicated, or you're wanting something that feels more honest and true to who you are. You might be moving through a transition, carrying stress that doesn't fully settle, or simple sensing that something in your life needs attention. Therapy offers a place where you don't need to have everything figured out. You can come with uncertainty, overwhelm, hope, or discomfort. You'll be met with steadiness and genuine care.
My intention is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to uncover how you feel stuck or overwhelmed in your life. Through careful exploration, you can learn about yourself emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Taking the time to be curious about yourself on deeper level, can lead to greater awareness and ultimately acceptance of your interesting and unique self. This acceptance gives you the power to make more conscious choices and live more fully. I work with individuals who are faced with the following challenges: self esteem, relationships, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, anger, negative thoughts, behaviors and beliefs.
My intention is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to uncover how you feel stuck or overwhelmed in your life. Through careful exploration, you can learn about yourself emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Taking the time to be curious about yourself on deeper level, can lead to greater awareness and ultimately acceptance of your interesting and unique self. This acceptance gives you the power to make more conscious choices and live more fully. I work with individuals who are faced with the following challenges: self esteem, relationships, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, anger, negative thoughts, behaviors and beliefs.
Are you feeling stuck in recurring arguments, emotionally disconnected, or unsure how to repair trust? Small issues escalate quickly, or you’re tired of talking in circles without real change? Individuals and couples often come to therapy feeling frustrated, anxious about their relationship, and wanting practical help to break unhealthy patterns and improve their connection. Now more than ever, people are feeling resentful and unsure if their relationship is worth saving. It’s difficult to know how to start, but I believe couples and individuals can get unstuck, rebuild trust, deepen connection, and navigate conflict with ease.
Are you feeling stuck in recurring arguments, emotionally disconnected, or unsure how to repair trust? Small issues escalate quickly, or you’re tired of talking in circles without real change? Individuals and couples often come to therapy feeling frustrated, anxious about their relationship, and wanting practical help to break unhealthy patterns and improve their connection. Now more than ever, people are feeling resentful and unsure if their relationship is worth saving. It’s difficult to know how to start, but I believe couples and individuals can get unstuck, rebuild trust, deepen connection, and navigate conflict with ease.
At InnerCare Health, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy focus on treating anxiety, depression, emotional suffering, relational difficulties, and recurring patterns that may continue despite insight, effort, or self-awareness. Many individuals intellectually understand what is happening yet still find themselves emotionally stuck or repeating painful experiences. Therapy aims not only to increase understanding, but also to reduce suffering by addressing the underlying emotional conflicts contributing to persistent symptoms and patterns.
At InnerCare Health, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy focus on treating anxiety, depression, emotional suffering, relational difficulties, and recurring patterns that may continue despite insight, effort, or self-awareness. Many individuals intellectually understand what is happening yet still find themselves emotionally stuck or repeating painful experiences. Therapy aims not only to increase understanding, but also to reduce suffering by addressing the underlying emotional conflicts contributing to persistent symptoms and patterns.
I exclusively offer online sessions through a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. Therapy doesn't have to feel cold or clinical. I'm here to offer a safe, inclusive, and judgment-free space where you can be fully yourself. With lived experience of trauma and invisible illness, I know how healing it is to finally feel seen. I focus on building a strong, respectful therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, confidentiality, and care. We'll laugh, reflect, and do real work together. All backgrounds and identities are welcome here.
I exclusively offer online sessions through a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. Therapy doesn't have to feel cold or clinical. I'm here to offer a safe, inclusive, and judgment-free space where you can be fully yourself. With lived experience of trauma and invisible illness, I know how healing it is to finally feel seen. I focus on building a strong, respectful therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, confidentiality, and care. We'll laugh, reflect, and do real work together. All backgrounds and identities are welcome here.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and stressful, thus making it difficult to cope. Therefore, my hope is to help you work through some of your issues (i.e., anxiety, grief, loss) that you are struggling with by providing the skills, insight, and knowledge you need to lead a life you want. I know talking to someone about painful emotions and memories can be difficult so thank you for taking the first step to seeking help.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and stressful, thus making it difficult to cope. Therefore, my hope is to help you work through some of your issues (i.e., anxiety, grief, loss) that you are struggling with by providing the skills, insight, and knowledge you need to lead a life you want. I know talking to someone about painful emotions and memories can be difficult so thank you for taking the first step to seeking help.
Shauna Switzer, MA, RP, MCP, C-PD, C.Hyp, EMDR & Couple Therapist
Clinical Director & Supervisor.
At times, we all face emotions and experiences that feel overwhelming and difficult to manage. These challenges can arise from life transitions, relationship struggles, or deeply personal stressors. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting adults, adolescents, families, and step-families as they navigate these moments and move toward healing and growth.My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices.
Shauna Switzer, MA, RP, MCP, C-PD, C.Hyp, EMDR & Couple Therapist
Clinical Director & Supervisor.
At times, we all face emotions and experiences that feel overwhelming and difficult to manage. These challenges can arise from life transitions, relationship struggles, or deeply personal stressors. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting adults, adolescents, families, and step-families as they navigate these moments and move toward healing and growth.My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices.
Life's challenges can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed—confused, anxious, or stuck in a web of tangled thoughts and emotions. With my experience, education, and training, I can help you unravel these feelings, empowering you to move forward and live a healthier, more balanced life. If needed, I work with a team of psychiatrists who can assist with diagnosis and medication management, including assessments for ADHD, mood disorders, and behavioral concerns. Direct billing to insurance is also available, ensuring a seamless process for your care.
Life's challenges can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed—confused, anxious, or stuck in a web of tangled thoughts and emotions. With my experience, education, and training, I can help you unravel these feelings, empowering you to move forward and live a healthier, more balanced life. If needed, I work with a team of psychiatrists who can assist with diagnosis and medication management, including assessments for ADHD, mood disorders, and behavioral concerns. Direct billing to insurance is also available, ensuring a seamless process for your care.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do your thoughts keep racing from one thing to another? Do you find you are excellent at taking care of everyone else but keep neglecting yourself? I would like to help. I am passionate about helping people to move past the "shoulds" and move towards creating the kind of life they want to live. Most of the time when we are distressed we are worrying either too much about the past or the future, or are overly preoccupied by what we imagine other people are thinking about us.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do your thoughts keep racing from one thing to another? Do you find you are excellent at taking care of everyone else but keep neglecting yourself? I would like to help. I am passionate about helping people to move past the "shoulds" and move towards creating the kind of life they want to live. Most of the time when we are distressed we are worrying either too much about the past or the future, or are overly preoccupied by what we imagine other people are thinking about us.
, stress; coping with illness/injury/death; eating disorders); (3) Promote positive parent-child and parent-parent relationships, especially during challenging life transitions like divorce; (4) Improve parenting effectiveness, communication, and behavior management
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist (Ontario) who specializes in working with children, teens, parents, and families. My approach in working with clients is to provide a supportive and caring relationship within which they can explore and address issues meaningful to them, identify their psychological needs, and expand on their strengths to meet these needs. In my work with children and teens, whatever the issue we are addressing, I encourage the development of skills in self-reflection and effective communication to promote the capacity for positive engagement and healthy relations (e.g., family, peers), which are cornerstones of psychological well-being.
, stress; coping with illness/injury/death; eating disorders); (3) Promote positive parent-child and parent-parent relationships, especially during challenging life transitions like divorce; (4) Improve parenting effectiveness, communication, and behavior management
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist (Ontario) who specializes in working with children, teens, parents, and families. My approach in working with clients is to provide a supportive and caring relationship within which they can explore and address issues meaningful to them, identify their psychological needs, and expand on their strengths to meet these needs. In my work with children and teens, whatever the issue we are addressing, I encourage the development of skills in self-reflection and effective communication to promote the capacity for positive engagement and healthy relations (e.g., family, peers), which are cornerstones of psychological well-being.
If you’re exhausted by constant pressure, perfectionism, or old wounds that still show up in new ways, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry it alone. I will work with you to address some of the complex stressors and emotions that can take a toll on daily life.
My approach is warm, inviting and collaborative. I create a space where you can slow down, speak freely, and begin to untangle what’s weighing on you. Together, we’ll work toward understanding the patterns that no longer serve you and develop tools to help you feel your best.
If you’re exhausted by constant pressure, perfectionism, or old wounds that still show up in new ways, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry it alone. I will work with you to address some of the complex stressors and emotions that can take a toll on daily life.
My approach is warm, inviting and collaborative. I create a space where you can slow down, speak freely, and begin to untangle what’s weighing on you. Together, we’ll work toward understanding the patterns that no longer serve you and develop tools to help you feel your best.
Nicole is the founder of Healing Moments, located in the Complete Wellness Clinic. With over a decade of experience working in mental health and addictions treatment Nicole is rooted in the belief that people do the best they can with what they have. Along the way, however, we have learned things about our thoughts, feelings, how we relate to others and patterns of coping with life that are no longer helpful for us. Healing Moments Therapy is about finding a safe space to be heard, feel supported, and to learn new ways of approaching the important relationships in your life.
Nicole is the founder of Healing Moments, located in the Complete Wellness Clinic. With over a decade of experience working in mental health and addictions treatment Nicole is rooted in the belief that people do the best they can with what they have. Along the way, however, we have learned things about our thoughts, feelings, how we relate to others and patterns of coping with life that are no longer helpful for us. Healing Moments Therapy is about finding a safe space to be heard, feel supported, and to learn new ways of approaching the important relationships in your life.
I currently work with individuals in the area of sex therapy with an interest in increasing sexual satisfaction, anxiety, communication skills, relationship difficulties, depression, self esteem issues, disordered eating, and post traumatic stress.
I am a Registered Psychological Associate and a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario in Cambridge. Psychological services are covered under many extended heath care insure plans. Check your individual plan to determine coverage amount.
I currently work with individuals in the area of sex therapy with an interest in increasing sexual satisfaction, anxiety, communication skills, relationship difficulties, depression, self esteem issues, disordered eating, and post traumatic stress.
I am a Registered Psychological Associate and a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario in Cambridge. Psychological services are covered under many extended heath care insure plans. Check your individual plan to determine coverage amount.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in worry, or like your mind is constantly racing? You are not alone. With constant overthinking, sleepless nights, or the pressure to hold it all together, anxiety can feel overwhelming and isolating. You might look like you’re managing on the outside, while inside, it feels like a constant battle. Therapy can be a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out, its a space to slow down, breathe, and begin understanding what's really going on beneath the surface.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in worry, or like your mind is constantly racing? You are not alone. With constant overthinking, sleepless nights, or the pressure to hold it all together, anxiety can feel overwhelming and isolating. You might look like you’re managing on the outside, while inside, it feels like a constant battle. Therapy can be a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out, its a space to slow down, breathe, and begin understanding what's really going on beneath the surface.
Maybe you’re navigating emotional highs and lows, struggling with body image, or coping with an eating disorder.
I support individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, eating disorders, grief, and life changes. Through a warm, relational approach, we’ll explore your inner world and develop strategies for healing and resilience. You deserve to feel grounded and supported.
Maybe you’re navigating emotional highs and lows, struggling with body image, or coping with an eating disorder.
I support individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, eating disorders, grief, and life changes. Through a warm, relational approach, we’ll explore your inner world and develop strategies for healing and resilience. You deserve to feel grounded and supported.
I am trained in Family Based Treatment for adolescent eating disorders, working closely with caregivers to support recovery.
I am expertly trained in providing Family Based Therapy for youth and their families. I also have extensive expertise in teaching Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which can be helpful for mood regulation issues. I am happy to work with families, youth and/or adults individually.
I am trained in Family Based Treatment for adolescent eating disorders, working closely with caregivers to support recovery.
I am expertly trained in providing Family Based Therapy for youth and their families. I also have extensive expertise in teaching Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which can be helpful for mood regulation issues. I am happy to work with families, youth and/or adults individually.
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What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.