Addiction Therapists in Kelowna, BC.

I provide specialized support for individuals in recovering from addiction, recognizing that true healing extends far beyond abstinence. We'll address the underlying trauma, emotional patterns, and nervous system dysregulation that may have contributed to addictive behaviours, while strengthening your connection to your innate resources for healing. Using a trauma-informed approach, I help you develop sustainable self-regulation skills, process unresolved emotional material and cultivate a deeper relationship with yourself based on self-compassion.

Olivia has a deep passion for helping individuals overcome addictions and specializes in guiding clients through various struggles. As a Certified Sexual Recovery Therapist, Certified Partner Betrayal Trauma Therapist, and Certified Partner Recovery Therapist, she brings expertise in addressing sexual addiction, love addiction, and their impact on relationships. Olivia has experience leading freedom and life transformation groups, empowering clients to reclaim their lives and find healing. She also works with those battling other addictive behaviours. Her compassionate and informed approach fosters hope, growth, and long-term transformation for individuals and their loved ones.

Addictions come in many forms--substances, gambling, sex, shopping, social media. The addictive behavior is just what we see, and is about 15% of what's going on. The other 85% is what lies underneath, driving the behavior. What need is being fulfulled by the addiction? Is it a way of coping with uncomfortable feelings? Unresolved trauma? Loneliness or boredom? Only by dealing with the underlying unmet needs or feelings can a true shift be made in the addictive behavior. Together we can figure out what's going on for you, and then work to make changes--address the unresolved trauma, change relationship patterns, make the emotions manageable to deal with, or find healthy substitutes.

Often in life, stress, responsibility and unhappiness can lead to managing/medicating with a variety of substances; marijuana, alcohol, gambling, sex, internet, drugs, ect. This can lead to an unbalance in the usage of these substances, create a significant strain and negative affect on relationships, family, work and one self. We will work to uncover the motivating force that has driven to substance abuse and help to regain control. Through this work we will strive to regain a healthy and balanced life, free of addiction or dependency.

While most treatment approaches to addiction include 12 step programs, rehabs, and now sober living houses, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides a wildly successful alternative to traditional models of addiction treatment----that keeps the brain in mind. That is, talking to the conscious brain while the primal brain is deciding things even before you are consciously aware? Well, that is the problem to solve in addiction. We have the solution utilizing a new cutting edge neuroscience-centered brain rebalancing system. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or call 877-606-6161.

I have been a substance abuse counsellor for over 25 yrs.This included 12 years of facilitating substance abuse groups in a day treatment program.I will provide a safe, comfortable place for you to explore the underlying issues around your substance abuse. Addictions are a way of coping and often become a practiced way of managing difficult feelings. Counselling will include making connections to your past, healthy self-care, exploring thoughts that impact feelings, self esteem and anger. We'll take steps towards breaking unhealthy patterns that support substance abuse and learn more about boundaries, honesty, vulnerability and moderating our ways of showing up in the world

What emotions are your addiction trying to mask? What are you escaping from? Is your addiction costing you your relationship, your family, your work? Your addiction or dependency, is serving a purpose. Let’s explore, understand and uncover what that purpose is and what the core issues are. It’s time to lead a healthier and more intentional life.

“It was a long and heavy day and I just need to break the edge.” “I communicate better after few drinks” “I can’t fall asleep if I don’t have my…” When a substance becomes a “priority”, or becomes overused, it begins to creep into and destroy an individual’s health, family, relationship and even work. The question becomes "Do I have control over it or does it have control over me?". Often substances are used as coping mechanism without realizing that it often creates even more anxiety and depression, leaving a person feeling more stress and low down the road. Feeling anxious without a "quick fix" or a “temporary Band-Aid” is a strong indicator that a person is or has lost control with the desired substance. In counselling, we work to support...(view profile to read more)

I will help you learn alternatives to substance use. By identifying the difficult emotions that substances help you cope with we can create a new plan that will allow you to manage these uncomfortable experiences while still decreasing your substance use. This way, we target the underlying reasons you drink/do drugs/eat and address the core issues that motivate your unhealthy behaviours.

Addictions issues can both result from distress in relationships and precipitate or create distress. Support in addressing addictions issues can have a signifiacant positive impact on overall relationship functioning. The fact that relationships are one of our primary coping mechanisms multiplies the potential distress when addictions is present as it impacts the very mechanisms we use to cope.

In addiction counselling, we focus on providing a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore the underlying factors contributing to addiction. My approach combines evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to help clients understand and manage their triggers, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and set achievable goals for recovery. We work collaboratively to address both the psychological and emotional aspects of addiction, fostering resilience and self-efficacy. By supporting clients in building a solid foundation for change, we aim to empower them to create a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Clients with addiction issues will benefit from seeing a counsellor. Whether you are ready to make the change or just wanting education, we can assist you. We use motivational therapy and harm reduction techniques. Addiction assessments are available. Additionally, we offer training and support to families with a member who is dealing with an addiction.

Addiction counselling with me involves taking the time to unpack the dynamics that contribute to coping through addiction. With me you can expect a non-judgmental space, and to move at a pace you are comfortable with. Together we will take a compassionate and curious approach, locating strengths and supports and practicing mindfulness to grow in a sense of agency in decision making.