Counselling in Burlington, ON. Find the Right Therapist.

I understand consulting a psychotherapist requires a lot of courage. All of us are a story on two legs and that story has some challenging chapters

Our families, our life experiences, and the world we live in all have an impact on our emotional lives. As a psychotherapist with twenty years of experience I have worked in the areas of trauma and general counselling (including relationship issues, grief, etc)

Shannon Servos works with adults, teens and couples , providing the tools to empower individuals to make positive changes in their lives.

*Currently Accepting New Clients* As a client-centered therapist, I acknowledge that you know yourself the best. We will focus and build upon your strengths, resources, experiences and inherent wisdom.

At Bayridge you get a counselor, and a multi-disciplinary team of specialists! Rarely is there just one issue! Therefore our strength is the breadth of our amazing team. After serving 40,000 individuals and families in the community for over 25 years, we know people!

I am a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Windsor with a focus on health, and a

Areas of Practice: Children, Teens, Adults. Individuals, Couples, Families. Substance use, All Mental Heath Diagnoses, Emotional Dysregulation, Stress, Anger Issues, Trauma, Self-Acceptance, Self-Esteem, Parenting, Infidelity, Self-Care, Forgiveness and Letting Go

My work centers on marriages in crisis, the effects of affairs, the damage of pornography addictions, the hopelessness of mood disorders (depression, anxiety etc,), the frustration of inappropriate anger and the paralysis caused by low self-acceptance.

I employ an integrated, trauma informed approach, drawing from various schools of therapy, primarily: Somatic, Mindfulness, IFS, Polyvagal, to help individuals in their process of moving towards deeper experiences of safety and connection.

I really like this quote because to me FAIL means Finding A way In Life. I am a passionate individual who believes that we all have a story to be told and a journey to be walked. I am excited that you have found your way to seeking some assistance in your journey.

For more than 30 years these have been my goals in helping people through the pain, trauma, and challenges that life inevitably brings. I believe it is how we respond to these universal experiences that shapes who we are and the direction of our lives.

I am committed to working with you as you reflect on your story to help you identify the accomplishments, strengths and skills it already tells to assist in the obstacles of the journey ahead.

I am a registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I’m also a certified Life Coach and have over 15 years experience working with various client groups with an emphasis on women and adolescents.