Addictions therapists in Markham, ON
Browse Addictions therapists in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Substance Abuse
Bonny Kaman Li
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Addiction and substance use therapy helps clients understand the underlying patterns driving their use, not just the behavior itself. I support clients in building sustainable coping strategies and repairing the relationships affected along the way.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Markham, ON L3P 3P9
Online in Markham, ON
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
In-Person in Markham, ON L3R 6G2
Online in Markham, ON
Substance Abuse
Samantha Mirarchi | Wild Sage Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Struggling with substance use can feel isolating, overwhelming, and wrapped up in shame, especially when you're trying to keep it all together on the outside. Whether you're questioning your relationship with substances, in recovery, or somewhere in between, we're here to support you without judgment.
We understand that substance use is often a coping strategy for deeper pain, stress, trauma, or emotional disconnection. In therapy, we’ll explore the "why" behind the patterns, build healthier ways to cope, and help you reconnect with yourself and the life you want to live.
You're not alone in this, and change is possible at your own pace, on your own terms.
10 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: Emotion-focused, CBT, motivational interviewing-informed strategies, trauma-informed care.
I explore what emotional needs, stressors, or experiences may be contributing to substance use or other addictive behaviours. Therapy focuses on increasing awareness of triggers, developing healthier coping strategies, and strengthening motivation for change. When a higher level of addiction treatment is required, I support appropriate referral and collaborative care.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Markham, ON L3S 3J6
Online in Markham, ON
Substance Abuse
Melissa Letourneau
Registered Psychotherapist, 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
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Substance Abuse
Tony Miller
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Contrary to what is believed, addiction usually starts with a positive impact on a person’s life and even sometimes saves their life. However, as the time goes by, this creative adjustment becomes outdated and turns into a problem. Therefore, working with addiction should not be about illuminating the symptoms or the manifestations of the addiction, but rather trying to understand the reasons underlying the addiction and the function that it used to serve. A successful recovery is only possible through understanding and even respecting the addiction. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Substance Abuse
Recalibrate Therapeutic Services
Registered Social Worker, B.A., Psych, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Individual and group services. Geared to stages of change and readiness to change. Development of Relapse Planning. Comprehensive look at triggers and trauma.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Markham, ON L3R 6G2
Online in Markham, ON
Substance Abuse
Nadia Malik
Registered Psychotherapist
Substance abuse may seem impossible to manage as if its automatic and controlling you. But together we can put your addiction into perspective and learn what triggers your substance use, how else you can manage temptation, cope with stressors, ride out urges, and free yourself from this burden that holds you under its thumb. This is not a test of willpower or personal failing, it's all about skill building.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Substance Abuse
Mind By Design®
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychology and Coaching Clinics
The constant use of some sort of “intervention” (be it drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc.) to look outside of oneself or feel better when life gets out of control. The problem is that even though these “interventions” might work in the short-term they do not help in the long-term, and usually make life spin further out of control. Psychotherapy and rehabilitation are used to help a person wine off of the aforementioned “interventions.”
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Substance Abuse
Bipolar Disorder Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Greg Rennie has over 10 years experience working as an addiction specialist in top addiction treatment centres in Ontario, Canada. He utilizes the same approaches as "rehabs" do but in an outpatient, one to one environment. He has helped many clients overcome why they go back again and again to their substance or behaviour of choice and can't seem to stay clean and sober. As someone who is in recovery himself (30 years) he also has been challenged with the why of addiction as his clients have used an external means to escape from their core issues. He is trained in Psychedelic- Assisted Therapy and affiliated with Ketamind Health in Markham, Ontario. Contact him at greg@bipolar-addiction.com
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Markham is one of the most ethnically Chinese cities in North America, with Chinese residents making up the largest share of the population and a significant South Asian minority, creating a therapy community with unusually strong demand for Mandarin-, Cantonese-, and Punjabi-speaking practitioners. The city is a major technology hub — home to Canadian headquarters for IBM, AMD, and dozens of other multinationals — generating consistent demand for therapists who work with high-performance workplace stress, burnout, and the particular identity pressures of first-generation professionals navigating career expectations between cultures. Markham Stouffville Hospital provides institutional mental health resources, while many residents also access care through the broader Toronto metro therapy ecosystem. Help-seeking stigma in some East Asian communities remains an important context for therapists, who often find themselves helping clients normalize therapy alongside the clinical work.
Addictions therapists in Markham, ON Statistics
Addictions therapists in Markham, ON average 12 years of experience and charge around $180 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
$180
Accept insurance
83%
Offer sliding scale
72%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
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 |
| 40% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 72% | Teen |
| 69% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Men |
| 55% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Christian |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |