Online Addictions therapists in Annex, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Substance Abuse
Dayong Quan
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MS
The one-year program Addiction and Mental health has provided me with basic training in the area of addiction. Using mindfulness and experiential skills, I have helped my client successfully process their cravings.
3 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Your Counselling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
At Your Counselling, we offer specialized, non-judgmental support for those navigating addiction and substance use. Our evidence-based approach combines compassionate therapy with practical strategies to help you address the root causes of dependency and build a sustainable path to recovery. Whether you are seeking help for alcohol, drugs, or behavioral addictions, we provide a safe space to regain control and restore balance to your life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Shanna Budzinsky
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
It can be hard to know where to begin when dealing with addiction because its roots can run deep into the fabric of our lives. When working with individuals who experience addictions, I first seek to understand and appreciate each person’s story and work to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where healing can begin. My own experiences with addiction and recovery have helped me to understand the healing power of compassion, acceptance and encouragement. Reach out today to learn more about my approach and your journey to healing.
14 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Robert M. Lee
Registered Psychotherapist
I approach addiction and substance use not as a moral failing but as an attempt to regulate pain, trauma, or inner conflict. Using mindfulness, depth psychology, and somatic awareness, we explore the underlying patterns driving compulsive behaviors. Rather than focusing solely on abstinence, our work centers on understanding the emotional and psychological roots of addiction—helping you develop self-awareness, resilience, and healthier ways of relating to yourself. Whether you're navigating substance use, dependency, or seeking integration after psychedelic experiences, therapy provides a space for healing and transformation.
2 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
LifeCycle Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MPE, RP
Addiction counselling sessions can explore the reasons why the addiction happened such as the behaviour and the motivations of the person. This then helps the individual to become more aware of their actions and understand themselves better. This is very important in the process of recovery.
7 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Melissa Letourneau
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Addiction is a multifaceted challenge, and understanding its roots is key to recovery. While I do not offer therapy sessions for addiction, we have several addiction specialists at Psychotherapy Collective who are available to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with you to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey. Visit our profiles at https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
9 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Sarah Glinski
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying)
Feeling out of control and unable to stop engaging in harmful behaviours can feel shameful, over-whelming and hopeless. My approach to addiction treatment is based in a harm reduction model. This approach acknowledges that maintaining abstinence may not be a realistic goal. Without judgement we will work together to set realistic goals that seek to reduce the negative impacts of your addiction. You may choose to explore the roots of your addiction and any other related issues. It will always be up to you. Please reach out for a consult so we can assess whether I am the right therapist to help you move toward change and stability.
4 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Azin Heydari
Registered Psychotherapist, RP; MA
I help clients understand the emotional, relational, historical, and nervous-system patterns that fuel addictive cycles. Instead of focusing only on behavior change, we explore what the mind and body are trying to cope with beneath the surface. My approach supports deeper regulation, clarity, and long-term stability and curiosity rather than judgment, so you can build a healthier relationship with yourself and your choices
6 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Jessica Batres - Raices Flourish
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Addiction can be a way of coping with pain, pressure, or loneliness that feels too heavy to hold. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface—without shame or judgment. My focus is on helping you understand the emotional roots of your habits, rebuild self-trust, and find healthier ways to cope and reconnect with yourself and others.
5 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
Through my work with individuals in recovery and involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous, I have supported clients navigating the challenges of rehabilitation and sobriety. Recovery is not simply about abstaining from substances—it is also about understanding and working through feelings of isolation and loneliness, relationships, developing resilience, and rebuilding a sense of faith in oneself. My goal is to help clients move toward empowerment, learning to cope not through substances, but through healthier pathways that support overall wellbeing.
15 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Durham Psychotherapy (In-person + Direct Billing Available)
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Compassionate, evidence-based help for alcohol, cannabis, and substance use in Durham. We blend Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and relapse-prevention with optional family support. Start with a private consult—change is doable.
16 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Malika Chandra
Registered Psychotherapist, MPS, RP (Qualifying)
I view addiction not just as a problem but an unhelpful solution to a different problem. Often, we turn to addiction to get away from something else. It is that “something else” that we would try to understand in our sessions. We will then work to find healthier ways of coping to replace the addiction. I also specialize in helping reduce cannabis use, which may not be addictive as a substance but has addictive effects. It is never too late to start this journey. Call today to book a free consultation.
3 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Recalibrate Therapeutic Services
Registered Social Worker, B.A., Psych, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Individual and group services. Geared to stages of change and readiness to change. Development of Relapse Planning. Comprehensive look at triggers and trauma.
26 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
New Moon Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MACP, MSW, RSW, RP, RP(Q)
We believe that addiction and substance use problems are an attempt to cope with the pain of living. More often than not, people who engage in substance abuse and who experience addiction have experienced loss or adversity and were not taught adaptive strategies to cope with it.
To find relief from this incredible pain, they leaned into a substance or behaviour and found that it worked better than anything else to provide temporary relief from their pain and suffering. When using they thought about what happened a little bit less, difficult emotions like sadness, guilt, anger and shame were dulled, physical pain subsided, and there was a sense of lightness.
The problem is that the high wears off, the physical and emotional pain returns, and the memories come flooding back. Eventually, you feel the relief less and less.
Other problems such as those listed below also occur:
- conflict and instability in relationships
- feeling isolated
- difficulty meeting obligations and work/school/family responsibilities
- financial strain
- hangover/emotional and physical stress
- intense urges for the substance or behaviour
- finding oneself in risky and dangerous situations
These difficulties cause more pain and lead to a vicious cycle of getting high, coming down, experiencing even more pain than initially, seeking the same relief which over time becomes shorter and less effective.
The good news is that it doesn't have to stay this way.
Our highly trained therapists offer evidence-based treatments for substance use and addiction.
Typically, substance abuse and addiction treatment at New Moon Psychotherapy will involve three components
1) Psychoeducation: Helping you understand substance abuse and addiction including why you are experiencing this problem and the function that this problem serves.
2) Coping Strategies: Teaching you various cognitive, behavioural, and somatic strategies to help you manage cravings, regulate your emotions, tolerate distress, and calm your nervous system.
3) Trauma and/or Grief Processing: This gets to the root of the addiction and allows you to heal the pain that has been keeping you stuck all this time. This is incredibly important because it is more likely to prevent the addiction from recurring.
Each of these components build upon one another and will allow you to heal and create meaningful, long-lasting change in your life.
Dr. Gabor Mate, an expert in the research and treatment of addiction, has said that addiction begins and ends with pain. The good news is that you can change the narrative and through therapy, change your ending.
At New Moon Psychotherapy, our team supports individuals experiencing various forms of substance abuse and addiction including alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs, and sex and pornography.
16 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Ryta Marie Peschka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
While substance use typically begins as recreational activity it can become habit forming and often develops addictive behaviors interfering with other areas of our lives, such as relationships, jobs, and finances. To increase awareness and insight into the reasons for using, I offer evidence-based treatment while providing you with options along the continuum of the Harm Reduction approach towards abstinence. We will explore any underlying emotional needs and relationships. By gaining insight to any ambivalent thoughts and feelings around changing patterns of substance misuse I will support you in the setting and achieving of personal goals. Schedule a free consultation today.
24 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Edan Tasca
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
I help you understand the why behind use and build a plan that works in real life—triggers, urges, and safer routines. We’ll combine Motivational Interviewing + CBT/DBT skills and, if you choose, involve supports.
10 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Monika Georgieva
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Addiction is a multifaceted challenge, and understanding its roots is key to recovery. While I do not offer therapy sessions for addiction, we have several addiction specialists at Psychotherapy Collective who are available to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with you to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey. Visit our profiles at https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
7 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Basil Joseph
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, RMFT
I help clients understand the roots of addictive behaviours and develop healthier coping strategies. Together, we work toward lasting change, improved self-control, and reclaiming balance in your life.
29 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Tim Kahtava
Registered Psychotherapist, Reg. Psychotherapist, BA., MDiv.
If you're struggling with addiction or substance use, know that help is available, and recovery is possible. I specialize in supporting individuals through the challenges of substance abuse, providing a compassionate and non-judgmental space to explore underlying issues, develop healthier coping strategies, and create sustainable change. Together, we can work toward reclaiming your life, building resilience, and achieving lasting sobriety. Reach out today to begin your journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling future.
31 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON
Substance Abuse
Mary Mikhail
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BSW, MACP, RSW
Embark on a journey of recovery and renewal with my specialized approach to addiction and substance abuse therapy. With empathy and evidence-based interventions, I provide personalized support tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll explore the underlying factors driving addictive behaviors, develop coping strategies, and build a solid foundation for long-term sobriety. Take the first step towards freedom and healing today.
7 Years Experience
Online in Annex, ON (Online Only)
Addictions therapists in Annex, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Addictions therapists in Annex, Ontario, Canada average 12 years of experience and charge around $177 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Addictions or Substance Abuse (100%), Anxiety or Fears (92%), and Depression (89%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$177
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Addictions or Substance Abuse |
| 92% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 89% | Depression |
| 81% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Anger Management |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Loss or Grief |