Addiction Therapists in Stirling, AB.

Often we fall into the trap of seeing the addiction as the problem. In fact, it is actually a symptom. I often tell clients with addictions that if I were to have the flu and suddenly got sick, the mess on the floor is not the problem. The flu bug inside of me is the problem and the mess on the floor is the symptom of that problem. In order to treat addiction as a symptom it then becomes necessary to explore how it got started and what environmental and personal choices are present that keep this addiction active.

Addictions are hard but not hopeless. I my self battled with my own addictions. Along with education I also have understanding at a deeper level due to my personal experience. The substance that you are addicted to is not so much the issue as is the feelings, thoughts, experiences and behaviours. Processing ones story within therapy allows a person to step one foot closer to freedom and hope in a better life. It is a risk to reach out and be vulnerable. The key is to keep picking oneself back up and keep trying.I look forward to hearing your story and journeying with you as you process it.

Are you nervous deep down that your drinking is putting the career you love at risk? Are you tired waking up with a pounding headache, dragging yourself out of bed thinking, “why did I go that hard?” Does “a couple drinks to relax” end up being a runaway train leaving you hungover and ashamed? Is it impossible to have “just one-or-two” and keep it classy? Do you worry that if an emergency happened, you won’t be in proper shape to help your loved ones? Using a mix of humor, accountability, and cutting-edge techniques, I'll help you understand and master your drinking habits - so you can have the robust health, powerful career, and supported family you deserve.

Addictions are one of the primary reasons individuals seek mental health support. One of the most untreated, untalked about addiction is sex addiction, hypersexual disorder or compulsive sexual behaviour. I currently under supervision with CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist). If you would like more information on this disorder or treatment, please feel free to email me. You can also link to these websites for more information: www.recoveryzone.com or www.sexhelp.com

"Would my life be better without alcohol..or porn...or _________?" Is this the question you are finding progressively harder to ignore? If you're curious about what life without that Thing You Turn To (you know the one ;), please reach out to me. We will come up with a plan together to look at where you've come from - where you're currently at, and, most importantly, where you are wanting to go. There's life waiting on the other side of that Thing You Turn To - let's see what that life might look like together.