Addictions therapists in Coquitlam, BC
Browse Addictions therapists in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Substance Abuse
Shay Galamiton
Counsellor/Therapist, RPC, MPCC
I work with individuals experiencing substance use and addictive behaviors in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space. My approach integrates evidence-based strategies to explore underlying patterns, strengthen coping skills, prevent relapse, and address co-occurring emotional or behavioural concerns, supporting sustainable recovery, resilience, and long-term wellness.
3 Years Experience
Online in Coquitlam, BC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Ferzana Jamani
Counsellor/Therapist, BA, RTC
Addiction is rarely just about the substance—it is often a response to deep pain and a need for protection. Whether you are in recovery, currently struggling, or somewhere in between, I offer a compassionate and judgment-free space to explore what lies beneath the behavior. With experience working on the front lines of addiction and trauma treatment, I understand how complex this path can be. Together, we will gently explore the parts of you that turn to substances for relief or escape, supporting healing and helping you reconnect with your inner strength, clarity, and wholeness.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Coquitlam, BC
Online in Coquitlam, BC
Substance Abuse
Aaron Chin
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MA, RCC
When working with addictions or substance abuse, I like to start with some mindfulness around the issue to gain a deeper understanding of the experience, from here there are many options, and I rely of the client's wisdom to guide me.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Coquitlam, BC
Online in Coquitlam, BC
Substance Abuse
Kim Alscher
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RCC
All of us engage in addictive behaviours at different points in our lives; they often begin as functional strategies to help us cope. It is when these behaviours start to take hold—demanding our energy, attention, and emotional bandwidth—that they shift into patterns that no longer serve us. Behaviours such as substance use, disordered eating, overworking, or digital escape can temporarily numb feelings like shame, guilt, or emptiness. In our work together, we focus on identifying patterns that keep you stuck, strengthening emotional regulation, and building sustainable behavioural changes that align with your goals and values.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Coquitlam, BC
Online in Coquitlam, BC
Substance Abuse
Reema Qamar
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC, CCC
Addiction such as substance use and alcohol addiction can leave an individual feeling alone and powerless falling into the addictive behaviour patterns more and more. This can lead to the deterioration of an individual’s health and well being by disrupting relationships, daily living routines, and financial stability while compromising quality of life. Therapy for addiction helps the individual understand the motives behind their behaviour and develop a treatment plan. I can help to break these dysfunctional behavior patterns by providing a safe space and emotional support to explore the addiction. Often individuals who have substance use issues may have comorbid depression or anxiety and may find it difficult to cope with stress, grief, relational discourse, and life transitions. I can support you in breaking dysfunctional patterns in dealing with overwhelming emotions and learn healthy coping strategies to build self-efficacy, improve distress tolerance, and change negative thinking to create a positive belief system.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Coquitlam, BC
Online in Coquitlam, BC
Substance Abuse
Mr. Paul Bains
Therapist, B.Sc., M.A., RCC
Get the help you need now. Struggling with alcohol, cocaine or other drugs? Is your life out of control and having an impact on your marriage, family life, and work life? Do you feel empty and alone and then start to use substances? Alcohol and drug abuse happens for many reasons, but there is usually a root cause. Call now and get the support you deserve to help you gain happier relationships with loved ones, but especially to get a peaceful relationship with yourself.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Coquitlam, BC
Online in Coquitlam, BC
Substance Abuse
Bill Arbuckle
Therapist, MCP, RCC
Something took hold, and now it feels like it's running the show. Whether it's alcohol, substances, or a compulsion you can't quite name, the shame and exhaustion of fighting yourself is often harder than the thing itself. Having been in a similar place myself, I resonate with that. I work with people navigating addiction and recovery not by focusing on what's wrong with them, but by understanding what their behaviour has been trying to do for them, and building something more sustainable in its place.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Coquitlam, BC
Online in Coquitlam, BC
Substance Abuse
Kristen Bailey Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, Masters of Arts Counselling Psychology
I have worked extensively in Substance abuse, both in organisations and in my private practice. Substance abuse and addiction is rooted in deep shame and I have seen how an approach combined with psychological tools that support managing urges and tolerating difficult feelings with processing that supports shame reduction and self forgiveness/acceptance to be very valuable.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Coquitlam, BC
Online in Coquitlam, BC
Substance Abuse
Darren Williamson
Counsellor/Therapist, RCC (#23397)
It takes a lot of courage to admit you have an addiction. It takes courage to admit when you feel you are no longer in control of your desires.
I want to tell you that you are not alone. Whether it is the better-known addictions like alcohol, nicotine, and substances like opiates/cocaine/amphetamines, or something behavioral like gambling, overeating, or internet use, there is nothing wrong with you and you aren’t the only person experiencing this. The alcohol industry spends millions of dollars each year finding the best way to get you to drink. Casinos spend millions getting you to gamble. The tech giants of social media/gaming/pornography spend millions to maximize your time on their websites. They want you to experience this alone, because addiction thrives when it hides in the shadows. I offer a safe, secure space to examine it in the light.
Together we will examine your relationship to your addiction. I do not practice from an “abstinence-only” model, but instead focus on what YOU want. What does the problem substance or behavior mean to you? What purpose does it serve in your life? What, if anything, would you want to replace it?
What is important is that you feel like you are in control of your own life, and not being led by forces that have spent millions researching how to take this control away from you. Don't fight this battle alone.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Coquitlam, BC
Online in Coquitlam, BC
Substance Abuse
Nicklas Ehrlich
Counsellor/Therapist, MSW, RCC (#0843), RSW (#11561), Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Life-Coach, Hypnotherapist, Advanced Neurofeedback Trainer
Addictions/substance abuse is often an unconscious coping strategy to deal with trauma, emotional/physical pain and anything that overwhelms the central nervous system/brain. Once the central nervous system/brain are taken out of fight-flight-freeze-collapse (survival mode), balance can occur.
46 Years Experience
In-Person Near Coquitlam, BC
Online in Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam is one of Metro Vancouver's Tri-Cities communities, a rapidly growing suburb that has attracted a large and diverse immigrant population—particularly from China, South Korea, and Iran—making it one of the most multicultural communities in the greater Vancouver area and creating significant demand for culturally competent and multilingual therapy. Fraser Health provides public mental health services, and access to Vancouver's much broader private therapy market—either in person or via telehealth—gives Coquitlam residents a wide range of options for culturally matched practitioners. The city's rapid growth and its character as a first landing point for many new Canadians means that acculturation stress, immigration transition, and intergenerational family dynamics are among the most common presenting concerns in local therapy practices. Common therapy concerns also include anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and the challenges of navigating Canadian institutions and community life in a new country.
Addictions therapists in Coquitlam, BC Statistics
Addictions therapists in Coquitlam, BC average 13 years of experience and charge around $162 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (57%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (54%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$162
Accept insurance
72%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 57% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 54% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 52% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 48% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 46% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 43% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 62% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 66% | Men |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Asian |
| 44% | Christian |