Online Addictions therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA

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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.

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

	63%	Female
	34%	Male
	2%	Non-Binary
	1%	Gender Fluid

	69%	In Person and Online
	31%	Online Only

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