Addictions therapists in Port Alberni, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
Addictions or Substance Abuse
EMDR and Trauma Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Break free from the grip of addiction and reclaim your life with our compassionate and comprehensive substance abuse treatment program. We focus on the underlying trauma that can perpetuate the addictive behaviour. Take the courageous step towards a brighter future today, and discover the path to renewed health and happiness.
22 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Jennifer Fukushima
Registered Psychotherapist, registered psychotherapist
Substance use related concerns can arise for many reasons. Often substances helped us to self-soothe in the past when we had no other tools or supports. I support my clients to uncover what is at the root of their relationship to substances and aim to provide them with new tools to cope with emotional challenges. I'm holding that some may choose an abstinence based approach, whereas others may prefer support in harm reduction.
3 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Mr. Paul Bains
Therapist, B.Sc., M.A., RCC
Get the help you need now. Struggling with alcohol, cocaine or other drugs? Is your life out of control and having an impact on your marriage, family life, and work life? Do you feel empty and alone and then start to use substances? Alcohol and drug abuse happens for many reasons, but there is usually a root cause. Call now and get the support you deserve to help you gain happier relationships with loved ones, but especially to get a peaceful relationship with yourself.
31 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Kristen Bailey Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, Masters of Arts Counselling Psychology
I have worked extensively in Substance abuse, both in organisations and in my private practice. Substance abuse and addiction is rooted in deep shame and I have seen how an approach combined with psychological tools that support managing urges and tolerating difficult feelings with processing that supports shame reduction and self forgiveness/acceptance to be very valuable.
8 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Darren Williamson
Pre-Licensed Professional
It takes a lot of courage to admit you have an addiction. It takes courage to admit when you feel you are no longer in control of your desires.
I want to tell you that you are not alone. Whether it is the better-known addictions like alcohol, nicotine, and substances like opiates/cocaine/amphetamines, or something behavioral like gambling, overeating, or internet use, there is nothing wrong with you and you aren’t the only person experiencing this. The alcohol industry spends millions of dollars each year finding the best way to get you to drink. Casinos spend millions getting you to gamble. The tech giants of social media/gaming/pornography spend millions to maximize your time on their websites. They want you to experience this alone, because addiction thrives when it hides in the shadows. I offer a safe, secure space to examine it in the light.
Together we will examine your relationship to your addiction. I do not practice from an “abstinence-only” model, but instead focus on what YOU want. What does the problem substance or behavior mean to you? What purpose does it serve in your life? What, if anything, would you want to replace it?
What is important is that you feel like you are in control of your own life, and not being led by forces that have spent millions researching how to take this control away from you. Don't fight this battle alone.
1 Years Experience