Shauna Paynter
Founder of Safe & Sound Therapeutics
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Supervisor, and Licensed Teacher, Shauna oversees each therapist and intern within the group practice to ensure quality service.
Here at Safe & Sound, we support individuals and families experiencing generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress syndrome, and depression using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
This empirically-proven method of intervention focuses on discovering and understanding your values. We then refine these down to your CORE values and it is from here that we base your goals and actions.
Shauna is a workplace consultant who possess special knowledge and experience with neurodiversity which includes Autism, ADHD, AuDHD and Dyslexia. If you are looking to ehance your workplace to a more inclusive environment consider clicking the link below to our Workplace Solutions page.
How will your life be different after seeing a therapist at Safe & Sound?
- Ability to accept and make space for your anxiety and other difficult emotions.
- Clarity during decision making- doing what is right for you and staying true to who you are despite difficult circumstances.
- Knowing exactly what your core values are, what you stand for and why.
- The ability to create meaningful personal goals and take effective action toward those goals.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Woven throughout ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) is mindfulness. Mindfulness training is a big part of ACT, which effectively addresses issues of emotional regulation, self-regulation including the Pause, Notice, Accept what might be flowing through us in any given moment. Tools for dealing with crisis situations or overwhelming anxiety are covered and practiced.
Our Origin Story
Driven by her love and compassion for her own childen with autism, a devoted mother set out to create a sanctuary where families raising kids with autism, and ADHD could find solace, understanding, and unwavering support in addition to management tools.
Today, her vision has blossomed into a nurturing group practice, where every family is embraced with open arms and guided on a journey of empowerment and hope.
As the Canada-wide clinical supervisor, Shauna has brought together an expert, dedicated team where the a family systems approach and science-based tools are employed to support and guide families raising kids with Autism, AuDHD, and ADHD.
Let's Start Your Wellness Journey
We're here to listen, and help you unearth the answers you are looking for
Embark on your path to well-being by using our online booking page to secure your appointment effortlessly. For more personalized inquiries or assistance, our contact page awaits your visit. Alternatively, feel free to fill out the contact form below for a seamless connection to our support team.