Online Addictions therapists in Ottawa, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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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 Ottawa, ON
Substance Abuse
Rikki-Lee Epp
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, Dipl. Psych.
I work with addictions and substance use by exploring the emotional, relational, and unconscious factors that may underlie these patterns. Through a psychodynamic lens, we examine how substances may serve to manage pain, regulate emotion, or express inner conflict. Together, we work toward deeper self-understanding, healing, and more sustainable forms of relief and connection.
3 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Preeti Taneja
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker - R.S.W, M.S.W, B.S.W
I bring a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to supporting clients struggling with addiction. I help individuals explore the emotional and psychological triggers behind their substance use and guide them toward building sustainable coping mechanisms and reclaiming control over their lives.
18 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you often feel on edge, overwhelmed, or driven to escape uncomfortable feelings? Many people struggling with substance use or compulsive behaviors learned early on to push emotions down or manage them through coping strategies that once made sense. You may have been taught that anger is unacceptable, sadness is weakness, or vulnerability isn’t safe—so substances or behaviors became a way to get through.
These emotions themselves aren’t the problem. They’re natural, meaningful signals. What matters is how we respond when they show up. Together, we can gently explore your experiences, understand the role addiction has played, and develop more intentional ways of coping—so you can feel more grounded, in control, and lighter over time. You feel things deeply for a reason. Let’s explore why, and what comes next.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Substance use can sometimes become a way to cope with stress, trauma, anxiety, grief, loneliness, or emotional overwhelm. Over time, it may begin to create shame, secrecy, relationship strain, or conflict with the life you want to live. I offer a nonjudgmental space to explore your relationship with substances, understand your triggers, and build healthier, more intentional ways of coping.
1 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Substance Abuse
Sara Sherstobitoff
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, 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
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
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.
19 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
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 Ottawa, ON
Substance Abuse
Kim Foster Yardley, The Mental Game Clinic
Psychologist, MA C. Psych
Addiction can be treated. Working with one of our therapists, you can create strategies tailored to you so that you can take back control of your life.
21 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Substance Abuse
Laird Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
If you’re reading this, you may be thinking about making changes around your alcohol or substance use — or perhaps you’re worried about someone you care about. Reaching this point is meaningful. It takes honesty and courage to look at your relationship with substances and wonder if something needs to shift. Recognizing a potential problem is never easy, and acknowledging it is a very important first step.
You might notice that once you start using, it’s hard to stop. Maybe loved ones have expressed concern, or you’ve noticed consequences in your health, relationships, or day-to-day functioning. These experiences don’t mean you’ve failed — they simply signal that something in your coping system needs attention, and that you deserve support.
Recovery is deeply personal, and there is no single “right” way to do it. For some people, abstinence feels like the safest and healthiest path. For others, the goal might be reducing use, setting limits, or finding new ways to cope before turning to substances. What matters most is that the goals reflect what you want for your life. The fact that you’re seeking information, asking questions, and exploring your options shows a readiness for change — and that readiness matters.
There’s a common phrase in recovery: “Only I can do it, but I can’t do it alone.” Most people recognize their patterns long before they’re able to shift them, because triggers, habits, and stress responses are powerful. Trying to manage all of that without support can feel overwhelming. Connecting with a therapist or recovery professional can help you understand your patterns, face your triggers with more confidence, and build healthier ways of coping.
At Laird Counselling, our team brings extensive experience from both residential and community-based treatment settings. We understand the wide range of treatment options available — from outpatient counselling to detox services to group programs — and we can help you navigate what fits best for your goals and circumstances. We also understand that addiction doesn’t only affect the individual; it has a ripple effect, touching family, partners, and friends. If you’re supporting someone who is struggling, your well-being matters too. Having your own support can help you maintain boundaries, reduce burnout, and stay grounded as you care for your loved one.
Deciding to make a change, even a small one, can feel intimidating — but you don’t have to figure everything out alone. There are practical strategies, supportive tools, and local resources that can help you feel more confident and hopeful about the path ahead.
If you’d like to explore your options or simply talk things through, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation. We can discuss your situation, answer your questions, and help you determine the next steps that feel right for you or someone you care about.
9 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
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 Ottawa, ON
Substance Abuse
Cara Briscoe
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 Ottawa, ON
Substance Abuse
Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Substance use can become a way to cope with anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional pain, loneliness, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Over time, it may start creating shame, secrecy, relationship strain, or a sense of being stuck in patterns that no longer fit your values. In therapy, we can explore the role substances have been playing in your life and work toward greater awareness, emotional regulation, and more intentional choices. My approach is compassionate, non-shaming, and grounded in helping you move toward a life that feels more steady, meaningful, and aligned with what matters to you.
13 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Dr. Ashwin Mehra
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Treatment of issues related to alcohol and drug usage, using a harm reduction approach to enable individuals to achieve an improved quality of life and better outcomes in these areas.
13 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Chad Tomlinson
Registered Psychotherapist, MTS, MEd, MA, Rev.
We all have addictions; some are more obvious than others, but it's finding healthy habits that make the difference. Chad likes to keep things simpler.
20 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Substance Abuse
Angie Kingma (Mindfulness for Health)
Registered Psychotherapist, 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.
26 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Substance Abuse
Sharron Carson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Having an addiction is not a sign of weakness or lack of character. In fact, reaching out for help and being open to change takes a great deal of strength. My approach is one of openness and non-judgment. I follow a harm reduction approach meaning that I respect my clients right to set their own goals which will then guide our sessions. I appreciate that not everyone is ready to, nor wants to, work towards full sobriety. Harm reduction is about reducing the negative impact that substance use has on that person’s well-being and life. I strongly believe that any positive change is a success. If you think that my approach would work for you, please book a free consultation.
33 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Dr Calvin Young
Counsellor/Therapist, PhD, LCPC
I hold graduate-level credentials in addiction. My work with substance use and addiction disorders has been shaped by experiences as an inpatient clinician, and as a lecturer in substance abuse counseling.
30 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Atlas Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
We offer support for alcohol, drug and behavioural addictions including hypersexuality, pornography, problem gambling, technology, social media, video games and overspending. If you need help finding healthier ways to manage the stress of daily life or if you want to regain control over your life we can help. Together, we can work towards restoring a sense of balance, improving your relationships, nurturing your self-worth, finding renewed purpose, and fostering a sense of hope for the future.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Ottawa's identity as Canada's capital and a major hub for the federal public service creates a therapy landscape shaped by the particular stresses of government work — including bureaucratic frustration, political exposure, and the weight of careers lived in proximity to national policy decisions. The city's large bilingual population means both French- and English-speaking therapists are essential, with many practitioners offering services in both official languages. The Ottawa Hospital and Montfort Hospital provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private practice community serving the Glebe, Westboro, and Barrhaven areas. Ottawa's significant visible minority communities — including large Lebanese, Chinese, and Somali populations — drive growing demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists.
Addictions therapists in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Addictions therapists in Ottawa, 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 (90%).
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 |
| 90% | Depression |
| 81% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Anger Management |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Loss or Grief |