Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Therapists in Montreal, 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.

Montreal's bilingual, bicultural identity shapes its therapy landscape, with many therapists offering services in both French and English to serve the city's English-speaking communities alongside Quebec's Francophone majority. The city's large student population across McGill, Concordia, and Université de Montréal generates consistent demand for therapists addressing academic stress, young adult transitions, and identity. Montreal's arts and creative sector also sustains demand for therapists who understand the pressures of creative careers, financial precarity, and performance anxiety. The Douglas Mental Health University Institute provides major institutional mental health research and care, complemented by the city's extensive private and CLSC-based therapy network.

Gender ID

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Female

Session Type

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In Person and Online

Top Specialties

100%	Divorce
100%	Infertility or Adoption
100%	Sex Therapy
100%	Personality Disorders
100%	Stress
100%	Suicidal Thoughts
100%	Postpartum Depression

Ages Served

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

Client Focus

100%	Women
100%	Christian
100%	Men
100%	Hindu
100%	Jewish

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

Shauna Switzer, MCP, MA RP