Somatic Therapists in Georgetown, ON
Do you feel overwhelmed, distant in your relationship, or unsure where to turn next? Maybe it feels like you’re giving everything to your partner, yet feeling unseen and unheard. You long for connection, for peace, and for a version of yourself that feels whole again. If you've been questioning your worth or feeling isolated in your struggles, you're not alone. Whether it's navigating life transitions, healing from past wounds, or strengthening the bond with your partner, I'm here to help marriages, individuals, and couples. Together, we will create a space for healing and clarity because you deserve to come first!
Do you feel overwhelmed, distant in your relationship, or unsure where to turn next? Maybe it feels like you’re giving everything to your partner, yet feeling unseen and unheard. You long for connection, for peace, and for a version of yourself that feels whole again. If you've been questioning your worth or feeling isolated in your struggles, you're not alone. Whether it's navigating life transitions, healing from past wounds, or strengthening the bond with your partner, I'm here to help marriages, individuals, and couples. Together, we will create a space for healing and clarity because you deserve to come first!
New Times & Days Available. Whatever challenges you’re facing - please know that you are not alone and change is within reach. Life brings painful seasons and if you have been struggling, taking the time to pause and heal is life-giving. I am committed to meaningful, supportive connections where we can work through the unique challenges you face.
New Times & Days Available. Whatever challenges you’re facing - please know that you are not alone and change is within reach. Life brings painful seasons and if you have been struggling, taking the time to pause and heal is life-giving. I am committed to meaningful, supportive connections where we can work through the unique challenges you face.
Life can feel overwhelming and lonely, and I firmly believe that these experiences often stem from deeper concerns about identity, purpose, and connection while remaining trapped in a cycle of self-doubt or emotional distress. I see therapy as a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration, empowerment, and authenticity in which we can build resilience, develop meaningful coping mechanisms, and challenge negative thoughts and behaviour to find deeper meaning behind your struggles. Whether you’re struggling with self-criticism, anxious thoughts, personal relationships, or anything in between, we can work together to cultivate change
Life can feel overwhelming and lonely, and I firmly believe that these experiences often stem from deeper concerns about identity, purpose, and connection while remaining trapped in a cycle of self-doubt or emotional distress. I see therapy as a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration, empowerment, and authenticity in which we can build resilience, develop meaningful coping mechanisms, and challenge negative thoughts and behaviour to find deeper meaning behind your struggles. Whether you’re struggling with self-criticism, anxious thoughts, personal relationships, or anything in between, we can work together to cultivate change
I use tools like somatic therapy, EMDR, and relational work, but more importantly, I meet you where you’re at today.
Are you at the point where you have realized "this just isn’t working anymore?" You’re doing everything “right,” but you still feel anxious, overwhelmed, and honestly a little lost. You keep it together on the outside, but inside it’s a different story. You’re tired of overthinking, carrying so much on your own, and pretending you’re okay. Maybe you’ve been through things you don’t talk about, but they still show up in your day-to-day. If you’ve been holding it together for everyone else while quietly falling apart on the inside you’re NOT alone. I help women like you feel seen, understood, and a little less overwhelmed by it all.
I use tools like somatic therapy, EMDR, and relational work, but more importantly, I meet you where you’re at today.
Are you at the point where you have realized "this just isn’t working anymore?" You’re doing everything “right,” but you still feel anxious, overwhelmed, and honestly a little lost. You keep it together on the outside, but inside it’s a different story. You’re tired of overthinking, carrying so much on your own, and pretending you’re okay. Maybe you’ve been through things you don’t talk about, but they still show up in your day-to-day. If you’ve been holding it together for everyone else while quietly falling apart on the inside you’re NOT alone. I help women like you feel seen, understood, and a little less overwhelmed by it all.
I use approaches like EMDR, Ego State, and Somatic Therapy to help people process trauma, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward lasting change.
My passion is to help people make sense of their experiences and see that things can get better. I bring extensive experience supporting individuals struggling with mood disorders, complex trauma and PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm, with unique expertise in working with teenagers. Together, we work toward comfort, connection, and healing.
I’ve recently moved into a new space that I’ve poured a lot of care and thought into, with the hope that it feels warm and welcoming for everyone who comes in. This space is designed to reflect the therapy experience I want to offer: calm, safe, and approachable.
I use approaches like EMDR, Ego State, and Somatic Therapy to help people process trauma, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward lasting change.
My passion is to help people make sense of their experiences and see that things can get better. I bring extensive experience supporting individuals struggling with mood disorders, complex trauma and PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm, with unique expertise in working with teenagers. Together, we work toward comfort, connection, and healing.
I’ve recently moved into a new space that I’ve poured a lot of care and thought into, with the hope that it feels warm and welcoming for everyone who comes in. This space is designed to reflect the therapy experience I want to offer: calm, safe, and approachable.
Depending on your need, I use a combination of tools drawn from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Therapy.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, unresolved trauma, addiction, or family conflict—and is ready to do the deep, sometimes uncomfortable work of healing. They may feel overwhelmed or lost, but they hold a quiet hope that life can be different. They’re seeking more than symptom relief; they want to understand themselves, break old patterns, and learn how to live with intention and meaning. With compassion, authenticity, and the insight that comes from both professional and lived experience, I help guide clients toward a more grounded, empowered, and fulfilling life.
Depending on your need, I use a combination of tools drawn from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Therapy.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, unresolved trauma, addiction, or family conflict—and is ready to do the deep, sometimes uncomfortable work of healing. They may feel overwhelmed or lost, but they hold a quiet hope that life can be different. They’re seeking more than symptom relief; they want to understand themselves, break old patterns, and learn how to live with intention and meaning. With compassion, authenticity, and the insight that comes from both professional and lived experience, I help guide clients toward a more grounded, empowered, and fulfilling life.
Shauna Lynn Switzer
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, MA, CHyp, RP#6934
4 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 also recognize the importance of wholistic living, and emphasize an integrative and somatic approach to working with trauma, anxiety and grief.
I am a registered social worker licensed to practice counselling and psychotherapy to residents of Ontario and New Brunswick, Canada. I offer support that aims to help you move from 'surviving to thriving' and have knowledge and skills in in working with experiences such as complex trauma, stress and anxiety. My approach is based in relationality and is integrative, bringing together a variety of ways of doing therapy that focus on the relationship we have with oursevles, others, our work and the greater world. Many of my clients are helping professionals in healthcare, education, coaching and/or mental health fields.
I also recognize the importance of wholistic living, and emphasize an integrative and somatic approach to working with trauma, anxiety and grief.
I am a registered social worker licensed to practice counselling and psychotherapy to residents of Ontario and New Brunswick, Canada. I offer support that aims to help you move from 'surviving to thriving' and have knowledge and skills in in working with experiences such as complex trauma, stress and anxiety. My approach is based in relationality and is integrative, bringing together a variety of ways of doing therapy that focus on the relationship we have with oursevles, others, our work and the greater world. Many of my clients are helping professionals in healthcare, education, coaching and/or mental health fields.
My ideal clients are children, teens, adults, parents, and families navigating trauma, complex relationships, childhood experiences that still affect the present, burnout, or vicarious trauma. This includes helping professionals, first responders, adults impacted by sibling sexual abuse, and adults carrying shame, confusion, or unresolved pain related to sexual behaviours they engaged in as children or teens. Clients often seek relief, clarity, healthier relationships, and a path forward grounded in safety, self-understanding, responsibility, and hope.
My ideal clients are children, teens, adults, parents, and families navigating trauma, complex relationships, childhood experiences that still affect the present, burnout, or vicarious trauma. This includes helping professionals, first responders, adults impacted by sibling sexual abuse, and adults carrying shame, confusion, or unresolved pain related to sexual behaviours they engaged in as children or teens. Clients often seek relief, clarity, healthier relationships, and a path forward grounded in safety, self-understanding, responsibility, and hope.
It is not unusual to feel overwhelmed by life at times. Sometimes we simply do not have the tools to cope effectively. That is where I hope to make a difference for you. As a therapist my role is to support you without judgement, meet you where you are at, and respond to you with empathy. I will help you challenge thoughts and beliefs, identify unhealthy patterns and examine differing perspectives. Together we will start to uncover emotions, thoughts and behaviors together that may be keeping you feeling "stuck". I hope to support you in making decisions that will shift your relationship with yourself and others.
It is not unusual to feel overwhelmed by life at times. Sometimes we simply do not have the tools to cope effectively. That is where I hope to make a difference for you. As a therapist my role is to support you without judgement, meet you where you are at, and respond to you with empathy. I will help you challenge thoughts and beliefs, identify unhealthy patterns and examine differing perspectives. Together we will start to uncover emotions, thoughts and behaviors together that may be keeping you feeling "stuck". I hope to support you in making decisions that will shift your relationship with yourself and others.
You don’t have to keep holding everything together on your own. Many people come in feeling anxious, burned out, or disconnected from themselves, their relationships or their sense of direction. With me, therapy is a steady place to slow down, untangle what feels overwhelming, and understand why you feel the way you do. My style is warm and direct. We’ll map the patterns that keep you stuck and build practical strategies you can use right away. We’ll also support your body and mind through steadier sleep, healthier routines, clear boundaries, and small daily choices that lower stress. The goal: a calmer life that feels yours.
You don’t have to keep holding everything together on your own. Many people come in feeling anxious, burned out, or disconnected from themselves, their relationships or their sense of direction. With me, therapy is a steady place to slow down, untangle what feels overwhelming, and understand why you feel the way you do. My style is warm and direct. We’ll map the patterns that keep you stuck and build practical strategies you can use right away. We’ll also support your body and mind through steadier sleep, healthier routines, clear boundaries, and small daily choices that lower stress. The goal: a calmer life that feels yours.
Accepting new clients! Are you struggling with overwhelm or anxiety? Do you have ADHD or suspect you have it? Do you feel constantly stressed out and overwhelmed? Do you have past trauma that you are struggling to process that is it impacting your mood and behaviour? Do you feel constantly stressed, and burnt out? Do you consistently prioritise others’ needs before your own? Are you exhausted by your day-to-day life? Do you ever wonder if life should feel calmer? Happier? I understand how the demands of modern life can leave you feeling exhausted, unorganised, inferior, and stressed.
Accepting new clients! Are you struggling with overwhelm or anxiety? Do you have ADHD or suspect you have it? Do you feel constantly stressed out and overwhelmed? Do you have past trauma that you are struggling to process that is it impacting your mood and behaviour? Do you feel constantly stressed, and burnt out? Do you consistently prioritise others’ needs before your own? Are you exhausted by your day-to-day life? Do you ever wonder if life should feel calmer? Happier? I understand how the demands of modern life can leave you feeling exhausted, unorganised, inferior, and stressed.
Integrating nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, IFS, attachment and art therapy and more.
You may be carrying trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, parental stress, or perimenopause changes while still trying to hold everything together. On the outside, you may appear fine, but inside feel exhausted, disconnected, or unlike yourself. Maybe becoming a mother stirred up old wounds. Maybe burnout, anger, shame, grief, shame, or relationship stress has left you stretched thin. Therapy can help you understand what is happening beneath the surface and begin healing with more clarity and self-compassion.
Integrating nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, IFS, attachment and art therapy and more.
You may be carrying trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, parental stress, or perimenopause changes while still trying to hold everything together. On the outside, you may appear fine, but inside feel exhausted, disconnected, or unlike yourself. Maybe becoming a mother stirred up old wounds. Maybe burnout, anger, shame, grief, shame, or relationship stress has left you stretched thin. Therapy can help you understand what is happening beneath the surface and begin healing with more clarity and self-compassion.
It can be hard when you find yourself caught in repeating conflicts, feeling anxious, disconnected, or unseen in your relationship or marriage. Some couples come hoping to rebuild trust, while others want to strengthen their bond before small issues grow bigger. Many simply long to feel more at ease, confident, and understood. Whatever brings you here, I’ll help you find clarity, healing, and a more authentic connection—with yourself and those you love. Together, we’ll explore what helps you grow in ways that feel genuine and lasting to you.
It can be hard when you find yourself caught in repeating conflicts, feeling anxious, disconnected, or unseen in your relationship or marriage. Some couples come hoping to rebuild trust, while others want to strengthen their bond before small issues grow bigger. Many simply long to feel more at ease, confident, and understood. Whatever brings you here, I’ll help you find clarity, healing, and a more authentic connection—with yourself and those you love. Together, we’ll explore what helps you grow in ways that feel genuine and lasting to you.
I take a holistic & integrative approach to therapy that draws from Internal Family Systems (IFS); Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), & Polyvagal Theory; as well as, Psychodynamic Therapy; Adler Coaching Model; Somatic Psychotherapy; & Yoga + Mindfulness practices.
Are you looking to resolve personal or relational issues; looking to make changes in different areas of your life; facing difficult life choices; or simply seeking support or guidance at a stressful time in your life? If so, you have come to the right place. Collaboratively, we can work on the areas you are looking to strive in: personal development, relational growth (romantic, family, or peer relationships), and/or work-life balance.
I take a holistic & integrative approach to therapy that draws from Internal Family Systems (IFS); Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), & Polyvagal Theory; as well as, Psychodynamic Therapy; Adler Coaching Model; Somatic Psychotherapy; & Yoga + Mindfulness practices.
Are you looking to resolve personal or relational issues; looking to make changes in different areas of your life; facing difficult life choices; or simply seeking support or guidance at a stressful time in your life? If so, you have come to the right place. Collaboratively, we can work on the areas you are looking to strive in: personal development, relational growth (romantic, family, or peer relationships), and/or work-life balance.
You may seem composed on the outside, yet inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Stress from work, parenting, or life transitions can strain your relationship and leave you questioning yourself. You want calm, clarity, and a stronger bond with your partner. Whether navigating marriage tension, postpartum changes, or major life shifts, you’re ready to reconnect with your values, nurture your relationships, and feel confident, grounded, and fully present in your life.
You may seem composed on the outside, yet inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Stress from work, parenting, or life transitions can strain your relationship and leave you questioning yourself. You want calm, clarity, and a stronger bond with your partner. Whether navigating marriage tension, postpartum changes, or major life shifts, you’re ready to reconnect with your values, nurture your relationships, and feel confident, grounded, and fully present in your life.
Sessions are thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Narrative, and Somatic approaches to support emotional healing, resilience, and personal growth.
Currently Accepting New Clients — Welcome to Ascend Counselling & Wellness. I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, holding Master’s degrees in both Counselling Psychology and Social Work. Life can feel overwhelming, and you do not have to navigate it alone. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, self-esteem, relationships, career decisions, or life transitions, I offer a warm, compassionate space to support your healing, growth, and meaningful change.
Sessions are thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Narrative, and Somatic approaches to support emotional healing, resilience, and personal growth.
Currently Accepting New Clients — Welcome to Ascend Counselling & Wellness. I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, holding Master’s degrees in both Counselling Psychology and Social Work. Life can feel overwhelming, and you do not have to navigate it alone. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, self-esteem, relationships, career decisions, or life transitions, I offer a warm, compassionate space to support your healing, growth, and meaningful change.
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.
Therapy for people who are tired of pretending they're "fine!"
You don’t need to have it all figured out to be here. If you’re navigating life experiences that have left you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode - welcome. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside and quietly exhausted on the inside. Therapy doesn’t require the right words, a clear plan, or knowing where to start. You can show up guarded, unsure, skeptical, hopeful, or all of the above. Come as you are.
Therapy for people who are tired of pretending they're "fine!"
You don’t need to have it all figured out to be here. If you’re navigating life experiences that have left you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode - welcome. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside and quietly exhausted on the inside. Therapy doesn’t require the right words, a clear plan, or knowing where to start. You can show up guarded, unsure, skeptical, hopeful, or all of the above. Come as you are.
In addition to talk therapy, I am trained in Somatic Experiencing (SE).
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.
In addition to talk therapy, I am trained in Somatic Experiencing (SE).
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.
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How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.