Steve Rose

Counselor/Therapist, PhD, MA, BA, CGC (CCPC Global)

In-Person in Kingsville, ON

In-Person in Toronto, ON

Online in Ontario

Using substances or addictive behaviours to cope with underlying issues, you get short-term relief at a long-term cost. As you lose control, your health and relationships may be affected. You may then begin to realize the substance or behaviour is the problem, masking as the solution. If you've tried to stop and keep finding yourself back where you started, it can be frustrating. Counselling can help remove mental barriers, allowing you to break free from ineffective coping strategies so you can gain a sense of control, clarity, confidence, and start living the life you want. I often hear people say they try to reach out, but they don't feel understood. They often feel judged, unheard, or feel the person trying to help them has a hidden agenda. My approach is highly person-centered, meaning I help clients create a plan that works for their unique situation. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addiction recovery. It can be hard to reach out for support. Many people wonder, "will it work for me?" and "what if things never change?" In early recovery, there's a lot of uncertainty. Luckily, long-term change is quite common, with the right support. If you don't know where to start, reach out for a free phone consultation and I can help guide you through the process.

Biopsychosocial
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Existential/Humanistic
Person-Centered

Approach Description: I provide support for those suffering with behavioral addictions through Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Both these client-centered counselling styles are backed by strong research and have been demonstrated to effectively assist those wanting to make significant changes in their lives.

Steve Rose PhD, MA, BA, CGC (CCPC Global)

Male
License # CGC #1492-20 - CCPC Global
Practicing Since 2019

Education: Beginning my career as an academic sociologist, I received a PhD from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. I then went on to obtain a Chemical-Dependency Certificate at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, followed by a Gambling Counselor Certification by CCPC Global.

Therapy Sessions

Available In-Person in Kingsville, ON and Toronto, ON
Available Online for residents of Ontario
Online Therapy Details: I conduct online sessions via doxy.me, a secure telehealth platform for video conferencing.

Steve Rose Practice Description

You may find yourself using addictive behaviours to cope with underlying issues. Things seem better in the short-term, but eventually, they are worse than before. As you lose a sense of control, you may start to realize the addiction is the problem, masking as the solution. As your health and relationships are affected, you may want to stop, but don't know where to start. "This is the last time," you may tell yourself over and over again. Other people might say, "why don't you just stop?" If only it were just that easy. Gaining control over an addiction is not easy, but can often be quite simple. In my experience working with many clients struggling with an addiction, we've been able to quickly identify why the addiction started. Next, we identify how to move forward and build a sense of control, gain a sense of self-esteem, repair relationships, overcome overthinking, and develop a sense of meaning and purpose. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addiction recovery. That's why I meet each and every client where they are at. All too often, I hear clients say they tried to reach out, but they didn't feel understood. They felt judged or felt the person trying to help them had a hidden agenda. My approach is radically person-centered, meaning I help clients create a plan that works for their unique situation. The clinical tools I use include the evidence-based practices of Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. By combining these powerful methods, my goal is to help you get results, fast. I don't subscribe to the idea that everyone needs to be in counselling long-term. If you want to overcome psychological barriers to pursuing a life of meaning, purpose, and social connection, I invite you to reach out for a free 15 min phone conversation. During this call, we can determine if we're a good fit. If not, I am connected to a broad network of clinical resources across Canada and can direct you to the form of support that is right for you. For more information, feel free to check out my website: https://steverosephd.com/ On my website, you can also find several articles I've written on mental health and addiction. I look forward to connecting!