Addictions therapists in Thunder Bay, ON
Browse Addictions therapists in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Substance Abuse
Tiffany Warmington
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
I work with individuals experiencing substance use concerns and addictive patterns through a trauma informed, compassionate approach. we can explore the experiences, emotions, and patterns that may be contributing to these challenges while building greater awareness, coping skills, and self compassion. Therapy is a collaborative process that respects your readiness, goals, and pace.
5 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, 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 in Thunder Bay, ON
Online in Thunder Bay, ON
Substance Abuse
Corey Lesperance
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying); RP(Q)
I work with clients to understand the nature and impact of their addictions, their goals and struggles towards them, and establishing structure, skills, and community to help grow and overcome these addictions.
2 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON (Online Only)
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
Online in Thunder Bay, ON
Substance Abuse
Ilana Blumenkranz
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Specialize in addictions therapy.
12 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON (Online Only)
Thunder Bay is a northwestern Ontario city that functions as the primary urban centre and service hub for a vast region of the Canadian Shield, and it has one of the highest urban Indigenous populations of any Canadian city—both permanent residents and individuals who travel hundreds of miles from remote reserves to access healthcare, education, and services. The city has faced significant challenges with Indigenous youth mental health and suicide, violence, and the mental health impacts of colonization and intergenerational trauma from residential schools, and these concerns are central to the local mental health landscape. Lakehead University's Indigenous studies programs contribute to a growing body of decolonized mental health approaches, and regional services work to address significant unmet need. Common therapy concerns include Indigenous trauma and intergenerational residential school effects, geographic isolation, substance use, depression, and the complex grief of a community navigating both the legacy of colonial harm and ongoing racism and marginalization.
Addictions therapists in Thunder Bay, ON Statistics
Addictions therapists in Thunder Bay, 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) (80%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (65%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (60%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
84%
Offer sliding scale
72%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 2% |
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
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 65% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 60% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 58% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 51% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 46% | Narrative Therapy |
| 39% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 71% | Teen |
| 69% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Men |
| 56% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Christian |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |