Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
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
My speciality is working with individuals who have their addictions/substance use behaviours in a manageable enough place to explore the roots of the behaviours and/or current life challenges. This is my specialization as I find the worst part of addictions/substance use is that it is often misinterpreted by the self and others as a lack of effort or care and can lead to low self-esteem and excessive shame. My style is direct and genuinely non-judgemental so you can explore and build the wisdom and courage to find a new path forward through acceptance and change.
Addictions and substance abuse affect all aspects of life. My specialized addiction counselling delves into the root causes and offers tailored, evidence-based treatment plans. Using therapies like dialectical-behavioural therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness practices, I support long-term recovery and well-being. My aim is to help clients reclaim their lives, develop healthy coping strategies, and build resilience. In a non-judgmental and supportive environment, I guide clients toward sustainable sobriety and holistic health.
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.
With lived experience, I feel that I have a very unique and non-judgemtnal perspective to offer clients. I know, first hand, the difficulty and challenges that come along with substance use. I am pleased to work from a Recovery or Harm Reduction based lens, whichever you prefer.
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Counsellor/Therapist, Doctor of science in Counselling Psychology, Msc Conflict Resolution, Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certificate in Mental Health Studies, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Diploma in Relationship and Family Counselling, CPD in Neuro Linguistic Programming.
My Holistic Approach For Recovery and Wellness.
Combining cutting-edge techniques with empathetic understanding, I help individuals overcome addiction and substance abuse. Focusing on mindfulness, self-care, and resilience, my therapy fosters long-term recovery, improved relationships, and enhanced overall wellbeing.
I view addiction not just as a problem but an unhelpful solution to a different problem. Often, we turn to addiction to get away from something else. It is that “something else” that we would try to understand in our sessions. We will then work to find healthier ways of coping to replace the addiction. I also specialize in helping reduce cannabis use, which may not be addictive as a substance but has addictive effects. It is never too late to start this journey. Call today to book a free consultation.
Addiction can be a scary thing that is often surrounded by ambiguity and confusion: why do I continue to use when I know it is bad for me? Why do I want to use in the first place? Why can't I seem to stop using and why can't I change? In working with clients, step 1 of our work is figuring out the answers to these questions and figuring out why addiction occurs in the first place. After this, we explore tools, resources, and therapies that will best work for clients in helping them create the changes they need and to promote the lifestyle they want.
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