Addictions therapists in Amherst, NS
Browse Addictions therapists in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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/
9 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NS
Substance Abuse
Angela Jones
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW (Psychotherapist)
Addiction is not a choice and I know how hard it can be to reach out for help. It is a harmful yet treatable condition. I have several years' of experience as a case worker in a residential treatment facility for addictions. I will provide education about addiction, relapse prevention and coping skills to assist you on your journey to recovery. I am only a phone call, email or click away.
11 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NS
Substance Abuse
Mary Mikhail
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BSW, MACP, RSW
If alcohol or other substance use is affecting your life, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can offer a space to talk openly about your experiences without judgment and explore what you want to change.
Together, we can look at the role substance use has played in your life, identify patterns or situations that make change difficult, and build practical strategies to support your goals. Whether you’re considering a change, hoping to reduce or stop using, or working through a return to use, we can approach the process with care and focus on what feels meaningful and manageable for you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NS (Online Only)
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 Amherst, NS
Substance Abuse
The Art Of Healing
Marriage and Family Therapist, RTC, CT
I support individuals navigating challenges with substance use from a compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed perspective. Rather than viewing addiction as a personal failure, I understand it as a coping response—often rooted in stress, emotional pain, or past experiences. My goal is to help you explore the underlying patterns and needs that substance use may be meeting, while gently building healthier, more sustainable ways of coping.
Using a blend of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and nervous system regulation, we work together to increase awareness of triggers, reduce cravings, and strengthen your ability to respond differently in moments of stress. I also support clients in rebuilding their relationship with themselves—fostering self-compassion, emotional resilience, and a sense of control.
Whether you are looking to reduce use, maintain recovery, or better understand your relationship with substances, this space is designed to meet you where you are. Change doesn’t happen through shame—it happens through awareness, support, and intentional steps forward.
6 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NS
Addictions therapists in Amherst, NS Statistics
Addictions therapists in Amherst, NS average 12 years of experience and charge around $178 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (50%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (48%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$178
Accept insurance
73%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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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
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 38% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Teen |
| 68% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Men |
| 65% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Christian |
| 43% | Military / Veterans |