Addictions therapists in Bay Street Corridor, ON
Browse Addictions therapists in Bay Street Corridor, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Substance Abuse
First Step Men's Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, ASAT, EMDR
We work with men on a wide range of addictive behaviours, including alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex and porn, video gaming, and internet. Our therapists are trained to help you overcome addictive behaviours and lead happier, healthier lives.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bay Street Corridor, ON
Online in Bay Street Corridor, ON
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 Bay Street Corridor, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Kirsty Matthews
Counsellor/Therapist, MA CCC
Your addiction is protecting you from something. Often it helps to explore the question: what are you not wanting to feel ? Together we can unpack what the root cause of your addiction is, and find ways to help you confront these challenges head on. You are not alone, and you do not need to go through this recovery journey on your own.
6 Years Experience
Online in Bay Street Corridor, ON (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 Bay Street Corridor, ON (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 Bay Street Corridor, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Substance use can become a way to cope with anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional pain, loneliness, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Over time, it may start creating shame, secrecy, relationship strain, or a sense of being stuck in patterns that no longer fit your values. In therapy, we can explore the role substances have been playing in your life and work toward greater awareness, emotional regulation, and more intentional choices. My approach is compassionate, non-shaming, and grounded in helping you move toward a life that feels more steady, meaningful, and aligned with what matters to you.
13 Years Experience
Online in Bay Street Corridor, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Halyna Polityka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Maybe you have never talked to anyone about your addiction... perhaps you were never ready to address it... maybe you don't even know what your goal is yet. Wherever you are at with it, I'l meet you there and work at your pace.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bay Street Corridor, ON (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 Bay Street Corridor, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
We support individuals experiencing chronic stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. Therapy focuses on understanding stress patterns, building emotional regulation skills, and developing practical strategies to restore balance, resilience, and a greater sense of control in daily life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Bay Street Corridor, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Ryan Bittinger
Pre-Licensed Professional, Registered Psychotherapist (Q), DPsychotherapy, LPCC, CAS
Dealing with challenges around substance use can feel very daunting - and yet struggles with this have touch nearly everyone's life. I take a completely non-judgmental approach here that focuses on understanding what is driving substance for each individual. Developing compassion for the way we try to meet our needs with substances is foundational here, so that after understanding this we can move towards more healthy coping behaviors and be kind to our past selves.
11 Years Experience
Online in Bay Street Corridor, ON (Online Only)
Addictions therapists in Bay Street Corridor, ON Statistics
Addictions therapists in Bay Street Corridor, ON average 12 years of experience and charge around $181 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (64%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (59%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$181
Accept insurance
84%
Offer sliding scale
70%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 64% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 59% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 58% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 51% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 47% | Narrative Therapy |
| 39% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 72% | Teen |
| 69% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Men |
| 56% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Christian |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |