Online Addictions therapists in Ontario, Canada CA
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Addictions or Substance Abuse
Amanda Spallacci
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I support individuals struggling with addiction by creating a nonjudgmental space to explore underlying issues, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward lasting recovery. Together, we focus on building resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful change.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 5H4
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Julie Taylor Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, MTC, RCS
Addiction is driven by the psyche which is trying to salve a troublesome problem that we may not even be aware of and is trying to help us to survive. Addiction hijacks our self and we need to get back in control of our own lives and destinies. An addiction is often more compelling than anything else including family, earning a living and can wreck our life.. Some substances also cause a physical addiction that can be managed and reduced with medical help. Once we determine and understand why this addiction exists, we can start to process it and loosen its grip on us.
25 Years Experience
In-Person in Comox Valley, BC V0R 1W0
In-Person in Okotoks, AB T1S 1W8
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Zonaira Chaudhry
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist MSW, RSW
Struggling with substance use? Whether you're contemplating change, actively seeking recovery, or maintaining sobriety, I provide specialized support using both harm reduction and abstinence-based approaches. Drawing from DBT and other evidence-based methods, we'll address not just substance use, but the whole picture - including co-occurring challenges like anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
I collaborate with your support network and other providers to ensure comprehensive care that fits your unique needs and goals. Together, we'll develop practical strategies for recovery while building a life worth living.
Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation: https://zonairapsychotherapy.com/
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Markham, ON L3R 6G2
Online in
Ontario
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Miranda Elise Klimowski
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor RP(Q), C.R.P.O, C.C.P.A, M.A.C.P
Addiction can feel like an endless cycle, but recovery is possible with the right support. I help individuals struggling with substance use and behavioral addictions by offering a non-judgmental, strengths-based approach that promotes healing, self-awareness, and long-term well-being. Through CBT, DBT, and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), I guide clients in identifying triggers, managing cravings, and developing healthier coping mechanisms.
5 Years Experience
Online in
Ontario (Online Only)
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Spencer Willock (Addictions, Grief, Anxiety, Relationships)
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, H.B.A., CACCF
Struggling with addiction can feel isolating, but you don't have to face it alone. I am a certified addictions counsellor with 6 years of experience helping both individuals and their loved ones. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental support to help you understand the root of your behaviours and build healthier coping strategies. I use techniques from Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and harm reduction models.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Windsor, ON N9B 3L8
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland And Labrador, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health
Psychologist
We treat a wide range of psychological issues including addictions and substance abuse. Many of our therapists are skilled in this area and several have worked at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
22 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5R 2A5
Online in
Ontario
Addictions or 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.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Guelph, ON N1H 4K1
Online in
Ontario
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Moeez Munshi
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying, Clinical Intern
Addictions or Substance Abuse often lives at the intersection of stress, habit, and relief-seeking. We’ll map your triggers and craving cycles, then use Motivational Interviewing and CBT to build small, sustainable changes that actually fit your life. Expect a non-shaming, harm-reduction frame and practical relapse-prevention tools. Available in person in Durham and online across Ontario.
1 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Novus Rehab
Registered Social Worker, RSW
No matter what stage you are at with addiction, we work with clients on harm reduction approaches, stages of change and goal setting, as well as exploring underlying factors that result in addiction behaviour. Often there are experiences of abuse and trauma behind using substances to cope. We work with you to identify the root cause of your addiction, and provide strategies to help you cope better. You may be in the contemplation stage (unsure if you want to stop using) or you may have been in recovery for some time and would like to explore more deeply the root causes or ongoing challenges you experience.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in London, ON N6A 5A1
Online in
Ontario
Addictions or 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.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5V 1X9
Online in
Ontario
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Kirsty Matthews
Counsellor/Therapist, MA CCC
Your addiction is protecting you from something. Often it helps to explore the question: what are you not wanting to feel ? Together we can unpack what the root cause of your addiction is, and find ways to help you confront these challenges head on. You are not alone, and you do not need to go through this recovery journey on your own.
5 Years Experience
Online in United Kingdom,
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
(Online Only)
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Doug Cochrane
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW 831190
Sexual addiction is a recognized and growing concern for which I have been certified to treat by the IITAP (International Association of Trauma and Addiction Professionals). I hold a CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) certification for sex and pornography addiction.
15 Years Experience
Online in
Ontario, Prince Edward Island (Online Only)
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Steve Rose
Counsellor/Therapist, PhD, MA, BA, CGC (CCPC Global)
As an addiction counsellor, I help persons struggling with alcohol, substances, gambling, and internet addiction. By delving into the underlying causes driving the addiction, we explore ways to regain a sense of control, build self-esteem, repair relationships, and gain a sense of meaning and purpose.
6 Years Experience
Online in
Ontario (Online Only)
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Donald Hill
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Div., M.Th., RMFT, 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
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Nadia Malik
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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.
1 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Lauren Lacey
Registered Psychotherapist, MCouns&PsychTh, MMktg, BHlthSc(Nutr&Diet), BPyschSc, GDipNat (Naturopathy)
I’ve been a chronic exerciser and competitive marathon runner who had a two-decade-long struggle with food + body. Now I help people all around the world overcome exercise addiction and have a joyful and effortless relationship with movement and food. I also work with Athletes to manage performance pressures and mental health concerns.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Tallai, QLD 4213
Online in Australia, United Kingdom,
Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Nora Taylor, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology 1994
I have worked on a Community Withdrawal Team for substances for five plus years providing counselling to people who are withdrawing from alcohol, cocaine and other substances. I can work with you and your doctor to help you succeed in the difficult process of withdrawal. If you do not have a doctor; I can refer you to one who works specifically with Addictions or you can visit Ontario RAAM clinics associated with most hospitals on your own. You can contact True North Medical which is based in Toronto and see a doctor there. Those services are covered by OHIP in the Province of Ontario. I also can support you through post-withdrawal period which is often one of the hardest parts of the withdrawal. I provide counselling for Addictions only in the City of Toronto or outside of York Region. All other therapy I offer is Ontario wide.
31 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1L5
Online in
Ontario
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Aditi Jagirdar
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Online counselling for addictions or substance abuse using Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and relapse-prevention you can apply at home. We’ll map triggers, build safer routines, and involve loved ones only if you want. Discreet, non-judgmental support that fits your week. Book a free 15-minute online consult.
5 Years Experience
Online in
Ontario (Online Only)
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Grounded Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Moonsun Jang and Montana Jaro are Registered Social Workers and therapists with Grounded Minds. Moonsun and Montana both have training and years of experience supporting individuals with substance use. Are you hoping to change your substance use, or develop additional coping skills to manage anxiety, depression or trauma? We can help. Please reach out to schedule a free 15 minute consultation call or therapy session.
7 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Cassandra DeLorenzis
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I offer compassionate support for individuals facing addiction, helping to uncover underlying causes, develop healthier coping skills, and work toward lasting recovery and personal growth. Together, we build resilience and a path forward.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 5H4
Online in
Ontario
