Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Therapists in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

As a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Director of Switzer Counselling & Psychotherapy Associates, I am passionate about providing compassionate, client-centered care that supports meaningful healing and personal growth. With over 20 years of experience in private practice, I have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. I integrate modalities such as EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and personality disorder treatment to help clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and process difficult life experiences in a safe and supportive environment. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey built on trust, empathy, and authenticity. My goal is to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward lasting change and emotional well-being. In addition to my clinical work, I am committed to supporting the growth of the psychotherapy profession through clinical supervision and mentorship of registered professionals and Master’s-level interns. I value ongoing learning, professional development, and fostering strong therapeutic relationships that promote healing and hope.

Gatineau sits directly across the Ottawa River from Canada's capital and functions as the Quebec side of the Ottawa-Gatineau National Capital Region, with a predominantly French-speaking population of federal government workers who access many services in both official languages. The city's identity is distinct from Ottawa — more working-class and francophone in character — and French-language therapy is the norm, with access to English-speaking practitioners limited relative to the Ontario side of the river. CISSS de l'Outaouais provides public mental health resources, and many Gatineau residents access the broader Ottawa-Gatineau therapy ecosystem via the bridges connecting both cities. Therapists here frequently encounter the stresses of public service careers, bilingual professional demands, and the particular challenges of raising families in a bicultural, bilingual metro area.

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Female

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In Person and Online

Top Specialties

100%	Social Isolation
100%	Perfectionism
100%	ADHD
100%	Eating Disorders
100%	OCD
100%	Trauma and PTSD
100%	Christian Counseling

Ages Served

100%	Senior
100%	Children
100%	Young Adult
100%	Teen
100%	Adult

Client Focus

100%	Jewish
100%	Buddhist
100%	Persons with Disabilities
100%	Christian
100%	Women

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) therapists in Gatineau, Quebec QC, Canada CA

Shauna Switzer, MCP, MA RP