Addictions therapists in Salmon Arm, BC
Browse Addictions therapists in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Substance Abuse
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
An addiction involves a constant need to perform a behaviour or consume a substance. Addictive behaviours vary and can include shopping, gambling, hoarding, drugs and alcohol, and exercising. When people engage in addictive behaviours, they often feel as if they are unable to control their actions. They may also feel distressed or anxious if they were to abstain from the behaviour. Due to the perceived inability to control actions, people often feel disempowered and hopeless, which significantly impacts happiness and wellbeing.
In therapy, rather than solely focusing on the detrimental effects of the addiction, we focus on the purpose and function of the addictive behaviour. People frequently engage in addictive behaviours due to experiencing beneficial effects. If the behaviour would fail to be reinforcing, they would have no reason to continue with the addiction. Once clients acknowledge the purpose of the addictive behaviour, they often view their situation through a compassionate, rather than judgmental lens. Gaining insight and self-compassion are essential ingredients for change and growth.
Another fundamental aspect of therapy is gaining insight into the cause of an addiction. Individuals with addictions often engage in dysfunctional behaviours in order to compensate for something that is lacking in their lives.
The addiction may also be linked to past events, such as trauma or abuse. As a result, we explore the underlying cause of the addiction in order to assist with targeting core issues. With the incorporation of multiple treatment models, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness approaches clients also learn to sit with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that accompany the addiction.
Over time they learn that having urges does not mean they have to act on them. Instead, they learn how to replace the urges with adaptive coping styles. As clients gain control over their addiction, they often feel a sense of empowerment and strength, which instils hope for a new and improved future.
15 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Hardie Counselling & BrainWorX, Inc
Registered Psychotherapist, BFA, B.Ed, MA, CPC, CCPCPR, CCAC, ICADC, CSAT, CCTP, CCTACP
My personal and professional experience spans over 30 years in the field of addictions and substance abuse in both the private sector and in public sector managing addiction services. I offer outpatient treatment, assessments, referrals, aftercare, intervention and consult services.
If you or someone you know has been affected by addictions or substance abuse, or you have been affected by someone else's use, I can help you navigate this often, difficult and challenging road. You are not alone.
32 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC
Substance Abuse
Bipolar Disorder Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Greg Rennie has over 10 years experience working as an addiction specialist in top addiction treatment centres in Ontario, Canada. He utilizes the same approaches as "rehabs" do but in an outpatient, one to one environment. He has helped many clients overcome why they go back again and again to their substance or behaviour of choice and can't seem to stay clean and sober. As someone who is in recovery himself (30 years) he also has been challenged with the why of addiction as his clients have used an external means to escape from their core issues. He is trained in Psychedelic- Assisted Therapy and affiliated with Ketamind Health in Markham, Ontario. Contact him at greg@bipolar-addiction.com
22 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC
Substance Abuse
Paul Jozsef Counselling & Coaching
Therapist, MA, CCC
Porn addiction therapy helps you understand the patterns driving compulsive use, including triggers, habits, and avoidance. Sessions focus on reducing urges, rebuilding focus and motivation, and restoring a healthier relationship with sexuality. Work includes practical strategies to interrupt the cycle, improve self-control, and reduce shame. Sessions are available in-person in Westmount, Montreal and online.
10 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC
Substance Abuse
Vanessa Fingland
Counsellor/Therapist, CCPCPR.cand, RPC-C
Addiction often develops as a way of coping with emotional pain, trauma, stress, or overwhelming life experiences rather than a lack of willpower. Together, we'll explore the underlying causes of addictive behaviours, develop healthier coping strategies, and build the self-awareness and resilience needed to create lasting change. My goal is to help you break free from unhealthy patterns, strengthen your self-worth, and move toward a healthier, more balanced life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC (Online Only)
Addictions therapists in Salmon Arm, BC Statistics
Addictions therapists in Salmon Arm, BC average 13 years of experience and charge around $166 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (52%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (50%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$166
Accept insurance
75%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 47% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 47% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 40% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Men |
| 68% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Asian |
| 45% | Christian |