Hi, I'm Jenny Yuzon, (MSW, RSW) with over 15 years of experience working with individuals in a wide range of settings. I specialize in somatic, trauma-informed therapy for people that feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, over-responsibility, and self-doubt.
Sometimes this may show up as people pleasing, perfectionism or shut down mode. This is usually how the nervous system responds to hard experiences and tries to keep you safe even when the threat is gone.
It wasn't until I began learning about the body's role in healing-through somatic psychology and trauma work-that things began to shift. I started noticing how old patterns not just lived in my thoughts, but in my posture, my physiological responses, and nervous system.
Through my own healing and professional training, I discovered that real change happens when we include the body in the conversation. This experience now shapes everything I do as a therapist. I can definitely "geek-out" on the nervous system and brain science because I know change is possible through the mind and body. I enjoy supporting others in finding these connections in themselves.
I continue up-to-date trainings due to my love of learning and curosity that I can bring into the work, that's how my own perfectionist part shows up and works with me:)
Professional Qualifications
- Masters of Social Work (MSW) University of Windsor
- Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, Toronto Metropolitan University
- Diploma in Child and Youth Care, George Brown College
- Certified Brainspotting Therapist
- Havening Techniques Practitioner
- Registered Member of Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers (OCSSSW)
- Member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
- Member of Brainspotting Canada Association
Trainings and Treatment Approaches
- Brainspotting (Phase 1 and 2, From Freeze to Thaw, Expansion Brainspotting, Harmonic Brain Healing, Wavespotting)
- Sensorimotor Therapy-currently in process
- Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate
- Advanced Skills and Consultation Sessions in Complex Trauma and Dissociation certificate
- Havening Techniques training and certification process
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Trauma, ACT for Anxiety and Depression, ACT for Perfectionism
- Schema Therapy
And because I am just a regular person:
Favourite snack: Guacamole and chips
Coffee or Tea: Black Coffee
TV show I can repeat: Seinfeld
Favourite Quote: "Everything you judge about yourself served a purpose at that time" -Dr. Gabor Mate
"Feelings are like farts, they hurt when you hold them in! Better to let them out." -Random expression