Addictions therapists in Shawinigan, QC
Browse Addictions therapists in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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
Online in Shawinigan, QC
Substance Abuse
Tom Caplan
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.S.W., M.F.T
Tom provides individual counselling as well as couple and family therapy for a variety of challenges
42 Years Experience
Online in Shawinigan, QC
Substance Abuse
The Art Of Healing
Marriage and Family Therapist, RTC, CT
I support individuals navigating challenges with substance use from a compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed perspective. Rather than viewing addiction as a personal failure, I understand it as a coping response—often rooted in stress, emotional pain, or past experiences. My goal is to help you explore the underlying patterns and needs that substance use may be meeting, while gently building healthier, more sustainable ways of coping.
Using a blend of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and nervous system regulation, we work together to increase awareness of triggers, reduce cravings, and strengthen your ability to respond differently in moments of stress. I also support clients in rebuilding their relationship with themselves—fostering self-compassion, emotional resilience, and a sense of control.
Whether you are looking to reduce use, maintain recovery, or better understand your relationship with substances, this space is designed to meet you where you are. Change doesn’t happen through shame—it happens through awareness, support, and intentional steps forward.
6 Years Experience
Online in Shawinigan, QC
Substance Abuse
Friends2go
Counsellor/Therapist, addiction and mental Health , psychosocial intervention , anxiety and stress management
A substance use disorder is more than a physical dependence on drugs or alcohol. Even after detox, when your body is no longer dependent, you’re at high risk for relapse. Certain psychological and social factors can be powerful triggers that lead to relapse:
Stress, especially sudden life stresses
Cues in the environment, like visiting a neighborhood
Social networks, like spending time with friends who continue to use
These things can create a strong ongoing urge to use again. Counseling helps you escape cravings and learn to manage what life throws at you without drugs or alcohol.
7 Years Experience
Online in Shawinigan, QC
Substance Abuse
Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Substance use can become a way to cope with anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional pain, loneliness, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Over time, it may start creating shame, secrecy, relationship strain, or a sense of being stuck in patterns that no longer fit your values. In therapy, we can explore the role substances have been playing in your life and work toward greater awareness, emotional regulation, and more intentional choices. My approach is compassionate, non-shaming, and grounded in helping you move toward a life that feels more steady, meaningful, and aligned with what matters to you.
13 Years Experience
Online in Shawinigan, QC (Online Only)
Addictions therapists in Shawinigan, QC Statistics
Addictions therapists in Shawinigan, QC average 14 years of experience and charge around $175 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (55%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (48%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$175
Accept insurance
70%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 46% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 48% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 45% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 42% | Integrative Therapy |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Senior |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 76% | Men |
| 61% | Women |
| 55% | Christian |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Asian |