Addictions therapists in North Riverdale, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Zlata Kovaltchouk
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RPC, RP
Gain a deeper understanding of your addiction patterns and the function these behaviours serve when it comes to emotional management. Learn more effective ways to connect with and manage difficult thoughts and feelings, and begin taking steps towards what really matters in life. Address other issues commonly associated with addiction, such as anxiety and social anxiety, stress, low self esteem, ineffective communication, trauma, and poor coping skills. Focus is placed on beginning to build a richer and more meaningful life and to develop a better relationship with the self, rather than focusing on sobriety and abstinence primarily. Get better at creating the kind of life where substances no longer play an important role.
11 Years Experience
Addictions Canada
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, BA Hon, Registered Addictions Counsellor, CACCF
Understanding you deserve. As an addictions counsellor, I have dedicated my professional career to helping those struggling with substance use disorders. I believe in compassion and understanding when working with clients.
3 Years Experience
Blake Anderson
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BA
I have worked with clients who have had substance abuse issues, particularly with alcohol.
12 Years Experience
Dr. Justin Dubé
Psychologist, Ph.D, C.Psych (Supervised Practice)
There are pros and cons to substance use. If you're reading this, you might have noticed that the cons to your substance use are starting to outweigh the pros. Together, we will use empirically based treatment to help you manage your substance use and learn ways of coping that are more effective for your unique desires, values, and aspirations.
8 Years Experience
Chris Pankewich
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Masters of Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Working through addiction and compulsive habits can be one of the most challenging things we ever have to do. Fortunately, our knowledge and understanding of this work has shifted to a trauma-informed approach that embraces healing the unique individual who is struggling with addiction rather than the addiction itself. As a therapist, I work with clients to cultivate an environment that will allow for a deeper exploration into understanding the important role the addictive habit has been playing in your life as we seek to transform the relationship you have with yourself in the process. Schedule a free consultation with me to ensure we are a good fit.
4 Years Experience
Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health
Psychologist
We treat a wide range of psychological issues including addictions and substance abuse. Many of our therapists are skilled in this area and several have worked at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
21 Years Experience
Malik Smith
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Navigating the complexities of addictions or substance abuse requires a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to each individual's journey. My expertise in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing supports clients in understanding the root causes of their addiction, developing coping strategies, and building a resilient foundation for recovery. I offer a non-judgmental space to explore these challenges and overcome substance dependencies.
6 Years Experience
Tony Miller
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, 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.
7 Years Experience
MindfulWe Holistic Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, IMD (candidate)
I have ten years of experience working with courageous people that use addictions as a coping strategy and want to practice other forms of self-help that's more aligned with their values. Whether conscious or not, addiction serves a purpose, or else you wouldn't do it. With guidance, you will arrive to your inner reasons and together, we will replace the behavior into a desired habit.
Additionally, addictions impacts the whole family and from one individual choosing to work on themselves, the ripple onto the family system is positively felt and appreciated.
12 Years Experience
Magdalena Karakehayova
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Substance use can often feel like the only effective way of coping with traumatic events or challenging life circumstances. I believe that therapy should open space for clients to discuss their experience with substance use and what purpose this serves in their lives. I take a de-pathologizing stance and work collaboratively with clients to explore what substance use means to them and see how this fits with their ideas and hopes for their life and future. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we are a good fit.
5 Years Experience