Addictions therapists in Bluewater, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Molly Heffernan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Addictions (substance use disorders) are not a free choice. Nobody is born, hoping to grow up depending on a substance to cope and/or survive. Addictions often serve as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions and life's many challenges. They can be an attempt to fill a void, numb pain, or manage stress. If you or someone you live is struggling, please know that this is not a sign of weakness or failure -- rather, it's a way that human has adapted to survive how hard life can be. Healing and recovery are possible, and taking this first step is a huge act of courage.
9 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Shane Smyth
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, OACCPP
I have worked in the area of addiction for over 8 years and I am able to work with people to identify the chain of events that leads to engaging in addictive or compulsive behaviours. Sometimes exploring underlying issues such as trauma, anxiety, relationship issues or depression is part of the work with addiction and sometimes it is more helpful to explore behavioural changes and work with someone to mindfully change their habits. I do not believe in stigmatising or shaming addiction as I have had my own struggles with addiction and compulsive behaviours. The first step is understanding with a sense of compassion.
17 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Angie Kingma (Mindfulness for Health)
Registered Psychotherapist, OT Reg.(Ont.), Registered Psychotherapist
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I will support you in understanding your addictive patterns in a whole new way and cope with the symptoms in ways that are rooted in evidence-based interventions. We will go at your pace and ensure that you meet the goals that are meaningful to you. Looking forward to hearing from you so that you can move forward in your life with more clarity, insight, self-awareness, self-compassion, empowerment and confidence.
24 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Stacey Stemplowski
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, RP, CCPA, OAMHP
Working within the space of addiction to identify triggers, goals around use, and adapting healthy approaches.
7 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Catherine Dwyer
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
When people start to question their alcohol use, they often google whether or not they fit the criteria for being an alcoholic. But the better questions to ask yourself are: what is my relationship to alcohol like? how does it impact my life? is it getting in the way of my leading a meaningful, fulfilled, balanced, healthy life? how do I feel about that? If you're questioning your relationship with alcohol at all - whether you're sober curious or realize that you have an addiction, I can help. I provide alternative approaches to more traditional 12 step models such as AA for sober curiosity, problematic alcohol use and addiction. Together we can gently and compassionately explore where you're at, where you'd like to be and how to get there.
5 Years Experience