Addictions therapists in Burlington, ON
Browse Addictions therapists in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Substance Abuse
Michelle Directo
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, ExA
"Not all addictions are rooted in abuse or trauma, but I do believe they can all be traced to painful experience. A hurt is at the centre of all addictive behaviours". - Gabor Mate, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction
Addiction or substance use is not an identity but a behaviour, a way for us to cope with our hurt and pain. There is often guilt and shame associated with addictive behaviours. My hope is that we can work together to access resources, understand the addictive/substance use behaviour and find ways to to help you manage the risks of substance use.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3N1
Online in Burlington, ON
Substance Abuse
Kennedy McLean Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
No one wants to have an addiction or abuse substances. These are coping mechanisms for the challenges we face in life. Regardless of why you started using drugs or alcohol in an unhealthy way, it is possible to recover from addiction. Let us help you find other ways to cope with life's difficulties and work through the challenges that come up along the way.
16 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you often feel on edge, overwhelmed, or driven to escape uncomfortable feelings? Many people struggling with substance use or compulsive behaviors learned early on to push emotions down or manage them through coping strategies that once made sense. You may have been taught that anger is unacceptable, sadness is weakness, or vulnerability isn’t safe—so substances or behaviors became a way to get through.
These emotions themselves aren’t the problem. They’re natural, meaningful signals. What matters is how we respond when they show up. Together, we can gently explore your experiences, understand the role addiction has played, and develop more intentional ways of coping—so you can feel more grounded, in control, and lighter over time. You feel things deeply for a reason. Let’s explore why, and what comes next.
2 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Serene Lotus Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Support for individuals struggling with alcohol, drugs, compulsive behaviours, recovery, and the impact addiction has on relationships and daily life.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7M 4X5
Online in Burlington, ON
Substance Abuse
Lisa O'Donovan
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I work with many adults coping with addiction as well as loved ones supporting or impacted by those with addiction / substance use disorder. I have additional training and experience supporting Adult Children of Alcoholics / Dysfunction in understanding the impacts of growing up in addiction.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3M6
Online in Burlington, ON
Substance Abuse
Angie Kingma (Mindfulness for Health)
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I will support you in understanding your addictive patterns in a whole new way and cope with the symptoms in ways that are rooted in evidence-based interventions. We will go at your pace and ensure that you meet the goals that are meaningful to you. Looking forward to hearing from you so that you can move forward in your life with more clarity, insight, self-awareness, self-compassion, empowerment and confidence.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON
Substance Abuse
Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
When addiction takes hold, it’s easy to feel trapped in a cycle you don’t fully understand. You may know what you want to change, but still feel powerless to stop. This can leave you questioning your own worth. I am committed to helping you uncover the deeper causes of your struggles and regain control of your life. In therapy, you can work to identify the triggers that lead to substance use. The goal of therapy is to help you make clearer, more informed choices about your use of substances or alcohol and to live a life that is more manageable and congruent with your goals. Together, we’ll understand the root of your struggles, unpack the patterns that keep them going, work through shame without judgment, and build healthier ways to cope, make clearer choices, and regain control. Visit pathwaytoself.ca to book a free 20-minute consultation and ask any questions you have.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON
Substance Abuse
Satvinder Khurme
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Addictions can be a behavioural or substance related issue that can affect person’s and their family members life. Do you your friend or any of your family member experience craving or compulsion, lose control on the amount and or frequency, use it despite of its adverse consequences and or effects?
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON
Substance Abuse
Lindsay Renaud
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA, B.Ed, EMDR
Have you realized that your substance use might be a problem? Are you tired of the impact that it has on your life, or the life of others? Does it feel like your main strategy to cope with life or trauma? Let's connect for a free 15-minute consultation.
5 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Donald Hill
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Div., M.Th., RMFT, RP
Addiction is a multifaceted challenge, and understanding its roots is key to recovery. While I do not offer therapy sessions for addiction, we have several addiction specialists at Psychotherapy Collective who are available to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with you to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey. Visit our profiles at https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON
Burlington is one of the most affluent cities in the Greater Toronto Area — situated between Hamilton and Oakville along the western shore of Lake Ontario — with an affluent, family-oriented population and a therapy culture shaped by the stresses of high-income suburban family life, corporate careers, and the pressure to maintain prosperity across generations. Joseph Brant Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside a well-established private therapy community serving the Alton Village, Tansley, and Millcroft neighbourhoods. Burlington's relative homogeneity is changing as immigration diversifies the population, with growing South Asian and East Asian communities beginning to shape a broader range of therapy demand. The city's proximity to Hamilton's therapy ecosystem and the broader GTA network means specialist care is generally accessible for those willing to travel or use telehealth.
Addictions therapists in Burlington, ON Statistics
Addictions therapists in Burlington, ON average 12 years of experience and charge around $179 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) (60%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
83%
Offer sliding scale
72%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 64% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 60% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 58% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 52% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 46% | Narrative Therapy |
| 39% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 72% | Teen |
| 68% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Men |
| 56% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Christian |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |