Addictions therapists in Vancouver, BC
Browse Addictions therapists in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Vancouver, BC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Candace Plattor
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Adler University
As a specialist in Addictions and Substance Abuse, I have over 35 years clean and sober myself. I believe that even though there is brain involvement in addictive behaviours, addiction is primarily a choice that people make to not have to deal with the reality of their situations - and that the addict can make a different choice. Family members often don't understand the difference between ENABLING and HELPING when they try to support the addicts they love. When families can stop enabling their addict and start helping instead, the addict then has a better chance of recovery from addiction. When addiction is in a family, everyone is affected and everyone needs to heal.
35 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Heal(ing) Trauma Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPsy
From a trauma-informed perspective, addiction is understood to be a manifestation of unresolved trauma for which the addiction is a coping method. I work to help clients better understand both their addiction and their trauma, and how to resolve both by learning more healthy and helpful ways of coping and by doing trauma processing. As Gabor Mate says "do not ask why the addiction, ask why the pain".
14 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC (Online Only)
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 in Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
Online in Vancouver, BC
Substance Abuse
Jacqueline Limoges
Counsellor/Therapist, CCC, CT, RCC
I support individuals and families navigating addiction and substance use with compassionate, evidence-informed counselling and coaching focused on sustainable, healthy lifestyle choices. Together we’ll build practical coping strategies, restore routines that prioritise sleep, nutrition, movement and stress management, and strengthen your motivation and self-efficacy so recovery feels achievable and life-enhancing—not just abstinence. Whether you’re seeking harm reduction, relapse prevention, or a full lifestyle reset, my bold, client-centred approach meets you where you are and guides you toward lasting wellbeing and confidence in your recovery journey.
10 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Kylie Feller
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, CCC
Addiction is never just about the substance—it’s about pain, protection, and survival.
Whether you're navigating recovery, in active addiction, or somewhere in between, I offer a nonjudgmental space to explore the deeper roots beneath the behavior. With a background in front-line work in addiction and trauma treatment centers, I understand how complex and layered this journey can be. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you build compassionate relationships with the parts of you that turn to substances for relief, connection, or escape. Together, we’ll work to heal the wounds underneath and reconnect you with the strength, clarity, and Self-energy already within you.
10 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC (Online Only)
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 Vancouver, BC (Online Only)
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 in Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
Online in Vancouver, BC
Substance Abuse
Carol D.B. Whaley Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
I have worked extensively with all forms of addiction for over 22 years. Always at the root of any addiction is unresolved emotional wounding or trauma. I work to de-shame the addictive behaviour; understanding that it has been used as a resource to cope with deep emotional pain. I work on fostering self-compassion and offer deep healing of the core issues where the addiction began, each therapeutic response tailored to the uniqueness of each persons addictive behaviour. Through a combination of body centred psychotherapy, practical behavioural tools, and the use of outside supportive resources where needed, most addictions can be resolved or navigated so that one can thrive again in their life.
42 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2
Online in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, BC
Online in Vancouver, BC
Addictions therapists in Vancouver, BC Statistics
Addictions therapists in Vancouver, BC average 13 years of experience and charge around $164 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (52%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (51%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$164
Accept insurance
73%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
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| 27% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 51% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 51% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 49% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 43% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 73% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 67% | Men |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Christian |
| 43% | Asian |