Addictions therapists in Okanagan, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Substance Abuse
Your Counselling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
At Your Counselling, we offer specialized, non-judgmental support for those navigating addiction and substance use. Our evidence-based approach combines compassionate therapy with practical strategies to help you address the root causes of dependency and build a sustainable path to recovery. Whether you are seeking help for alcohol, drugs, or behavioral addictions, we provide a safe space to regain control and restore balance to your life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Okanagan, BC British Columbia
Substance Abuse
Molly McBride
Counsellor/Therapist, MSc, RCC, RTC
I provide an understanding, judgment-free space to talk about substance use and the compulsions that lead to addiction. We will collaboratively investigate the underlying causes behind these behaviors and start to build healthier strategies into your life. Methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, EMDR, and hypnotherapy, we’ll work on reducing the impact of triggers, bringing calm to the nervous system, and building resilience. My goal is to support you in achieving lasting change and a life aligned with your values.
6 Years Experience
Online in Okanagan, BC British Columbia
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 Okanagan, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Heal(ing) Trauma Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), 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 Okanagan, BC British Columbia (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
Online in Okanagan, BC British Columbia
Addictions therapists in Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Addictions therapists in Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada average 12 years of experience and charge around $162 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (59%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (56%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$162
Accept insurance
71%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 56% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 51% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 48% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 44% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Senior |
| 60% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Christian |
| 38% | Asian |