Online Addictions therapists in Saint Marys, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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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 Saint Marys, ON
Substance Abuse
Corrine Wilde, Wilde Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I can support you in your endeavours to deal with your alcohol, drug or gambling addiction. Sometimes the harm reduction approach is possible, abstinence may be your goal. I work with either approach. No matter what stage of change you are at, support and psychotherapy to maintain your commitment and move forward in your life is possible. Don't let relapse stop you in your determination to have a fuller and more joyous life.
23 Years Experience
Online in Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys, ON
Substance Abuse
Nadia Malik
Registered Psychotherapist
Substance abuse may seem impossible to manage as if its automatic and controlling you. But together we can put your addiction into perspective and learn what triggers your substance use, how else you can manage temptation, cope with stressors, ride out urges, and free yourself from this burden that holds you under its thumb. This is not a test of willpower or personal failing, it's all about skill building.
2 Years Experience
Online in Saint Marys, ON
Substance Abuse
Samantha Horne
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
If you feel stuck in a cycle you can't break, you're not alone. Change is possible. I work with individuals to help identify triggers, disrupt patterns, and build practical skills for recovery. We will explore what is driving the behaviour and find ways to create sustainable change, applying a harm-reduction frame-work.
3 Years Experience
Online in Saint Marys, ON
Substance Abuse
Romana Hrivnakova
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
I view addictive patterns as powerful survival strategies—often, they are a 'part' of you trying to manage unbearable emotional pain. My perspective is shaped by over a decade of international experience, having worked on the frontlines of drug and alcohol agencies and homeless shelters in both the UK and Canada.
This background allows me to meet you with deep compassion and zero judgment. We won't just focus on the behavior; we will address the underlying trauma and early relationships that made these substances feel like a necessity. Together, we work to help your 'parts' find safer ways to cope, moving you toward a life of stability and genuine choice.
11 Years Experience
Online in Saint Marys, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Lauren Fiamelli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
I understand the impact of addiction in a person’s life. I use a strengths-base, compassionate approach to therapy, and can help you (or a loved one) cope with and overcome challenges with addictions or substance abuse.
6 Years Experience
Online in Saint Marys, ON
Substance Abuse
Hilary Daum Counselling and Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
At my practice, I offer a compassionate and tailored approach to counseling that empowers individuals to navigate their unique challenges. With over 20 years of experience in the social work field and 10 years working in substance use, I create a welcoming environment where clients feel heard and understood. My strength-based, trauma-informed perspective ensures that our work together focuses on your strengths and resilience, fostering real and lasting change. I utilize a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, adapting my approach to meet your specific needs and goals. My commitment is to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. I invite you to reach out and explore how we can work together to create a brighter future.
6 Years Experience
Online in Saint Marys, ON
Substance Abuse
Tiffany Warmington
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
I work with individuals experiencing substance use concerns and addictive patterns through a trauma informed, compassionate approach. we can explore the experiences, emotions, and patterns that may be contributing to these challenges while building greater awareness, coping skills, and self compassion. Therapy is a collaborative process that respects your readiness, goals, and pace.
5 Years Experience
Online in Saint Marys, ON (Online Only)
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 Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys, ON
Substance Abuse
Dan Sileshi.,RP
Registered Psychotherapist, Diplomate Clinician in Logotherapy
Taking a collaborative non-judgmental approach, Dan works with you to build a plan that works for your unique situation.
36 Years Experience
Online in Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys, ON
Substance Abuse
Michael Greene
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling Psychology, Registered Psychologist College of Psychotherapists of Ontario
Addiction is a way of coping with your pain. It is a medication that is self destructive. I will help you befriend and become conscious of the origins of your pain. You will learn how to listen to your feelings rather than run away from them. We will work together to give you different coping devices. I will help you see yourself in a way that you can have compassion for who you are and what happened to you rather than be unkind and cruel to yourself.
36 Years Experience
Online in Saint Marys, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Grace Driedger
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RYT
I have several years experience in working for an agency that specifically supports addictions or substance. My work includes individual and group counselling. Additionally, I specialized in supporting mothers and women who are pregnant that struggle with substance use.
14 Years Experience
Online in Saint Marys, ON
Substance Abuse
Cynthia Sewell, Embrace Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CH CHyp
Substance use is often a symptom of a bigger problem. It becomes a very quick and easy way to cope with stress. The flip side of this is that it is a bandaid solution, the problem is still waiting for you. Cannabis-just because it's legal does not mean that it is a good idea.
19 Years Experience
Online in Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys, ON (Online Only)
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 Saint Marys, ON
Addictions therapists in Saint Marys, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Addictions therapists in Saint Marys, 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% | Stress |