Addiction Therapists in Stirling, AB.

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

You may be suffering from many different kinds of addictions - alcohol, drugs, the internet, pornography, and more. Addiction can feel like an internal fight, and come with hopelessness, self-criticism, and affect your relationship with acquaintances, friends, and family. Addiction affects our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and both the mind and body. We can begin by working towards unravelling negative patterns surrounding the addictive behaviours, exploring and normalizing some of the isolating patterns you may have been experiencing for a long time. We can work collaboratively to tackle the complexities of addiction, and work towards returning to a healthy and personally meaningful life.

Addictions can be challenging and feel like they are robbing you of time, health, and/or relationships. I meet clients where they currently are, and help move them to where they want to be. My foundation is trauma informed and I use Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing, Harms Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, the Transtheoretical Model of Change, somatic awareness, and other strategies.

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.

Do you feel that your drinking is stopping you from living the life you've dreamed of? Are you tired waking up with a pounding headache, dragging yourself out of bed thinking, “why did I do that?" Does a couple of drinks end up being a runaway train? Do you worry that if an emergency happened, you won’t be in proper shape to help your loved ones? Are you sick and tired of having your life revolve around alcohol? If you answered yes to any of the above, counselling can help. With powerful techniques, accountability, and genuine warmth, I help clients fully understand and master their drinking habits - so they can finally have the robust health, career, and relationships they deserve.