Meet Tyler
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Tyler Shea
Student Therapist - Yorkville University, Master's of Counselling Psychology Candidate
Bachelor of Science, MA in Counselling Psychology (Pending Graduation)
Tyler is completing his Masters in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. He is also in his advanced year of Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Training. Tyler leads from a holistic, systems-based approach to therapy. He integrates evidence-based modalities that are grounded in relational awareness, offered by Polyvagal Theory, to support emotional resilience and well-being. Tyler views healing as an interconnected process—shaped not only by internal nervous system regulation but also by relationships, families, and larger social structures.
Tyler believes in helping clients navigate through challenges by putting the safety of their nervous system first. He uses his understanding of the states of safety (ventral vagal), fight/flight (sympathetic), and shutdown (dorsal vagal), to help clients find a sense of peace. Tyler understands that chronic stress and trauma can limit a person’s ability to cope, leading to emotional overwhelm, reactivity, or dissociation. He aims to help clients not only tolerate distress, but also restore their ability to engage fully with themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.
Somatic Experiencing also plays a key role in Tyler's work. Orienting to pleasure, ease, and safety helps regulate the nervous system and expand resilience. Trauma often conditions the body to focus on danger, but by noticing pleasurable sensations—like warmth, breath, or comfort—clients can activate the feelings of safety and find a sense emotional flexibility.
When Tyler is reclaiming his ease, connection, and vitality, you’ll find him singing, playing guitar, writing songs, playing hockey, socializing with friends, and spending time with family.
"Healing isn’t just about processing pain—it’s about reclaiming joy, connection, and vitality." ~ Tyler
Tyler believes in helping clients navigate through challenges by putting the safety of their nervous system first. He uses his understanding of the states of safety (ventral vagal), fight/flight (sympathetic), and shutdown (dorsal vagal), to help clients find a sense of peace. Tyler understands that chronic stress and trauma can limit a person’s ability to cope, leading to emotional overwhelm, reactivity, or dissociation. He aims to help clients not only tolerate distress, but also restore their ability to engage fully with themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.
Somatic Experiencing also plays a key role in Tyler's work. Orienting to pleasure, ease, and safety helps regulate the nervous system and expand resilience. Trauma often conditions the body to focus on danger, but by noticing pleasurable sensations—like warmth, breath, or comfort—clients can activate the feelings of safety and find a sense emotional flexibility.
When Tyler is reclaiming his ease, connection, and vitality, you’ll find him singing, playing guitar, writing songs, playing hockey, socializing with friends, and spending time with family.
"Healing isn’t just about processing pain—it’s about reclaiming joy, connection, and vitality." ~ Tyler