Addiction Therapists in Prince George, BC.

Addictions and all compulsive behaviours can take over our lives and waste our money, damage our relationships and wreck our health and maybe even get us in jail. There are many kinds of addictions, gambling, substance, sexual, some phobias, porn, internet, cutting and many more. Specialized addictions counseling or medical care is advised when appropriate. Supportive, non judgemental, compassionate counseling with Dr. Graham will help you get insight into why you turn to harmful addictive habits. You will learn to identify the needs you are trying to meet and learn ways to resolve these needs with more healthy behaviours. Twelve step programs and other support groups may be discussed.

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.

Addictions can appear in many forms including substance addictions, internet addiction, sex addiction, gambling addiction, shopping addiction, pornography, social media, excessive exercise, food, etc. Strong cravings with a loss of control can lead people to become addicted in spite of possible dire consequences. Counselling is one of several possible treatments available for addictions. Individual, group and family therapies have been found to be helpful in order to inform a client regarding the harmful effects the addiction may have on themselves, their friends, family and society. Promoting physical, emotional and spiritual well being is often critical for the rehabilitation process.

Sometimes you wonder if you have a problem with alcohol, especially since you seem to look forward to drinking it nearly every day. You have a job, keep all your commitments, and aren't walking around drunk, but you have this nagging suspicion that it shouldn't be this way. You worry that you might have a problem, but you don't want to give up drinking; you think you should probably do something about how much and how often you drink. I help clients who are looking to explore their relationship with alcohol. I don't believe in taking anything away; we will work through your thoughts and feelings around alcohol so you can feel in control and be free to drink on your terms.

Addiction recovery is a complex journey that is more easily navigated with the support of many others. At Bedford Integrative Therapeutic Services, we would be pleased to be a part of that support network for you. My therapeutic approach would be most helpful in exploring deeper the sources of the triggers to use. Meaningful dialogue about current and past trauma, as well as EMDR treatment is often so helpful in relieving some of the intensity of the triggers. Family members may also find meaningful dialogue about healthy relationship boundaries and relief from the triggers of being traumatized by the user in their life.

Gravitate Counselling Inc.'s counsellors help clients struggling with addiction to process past trauma that may be contributing to their struggles, explore their readiness for change, identify triggers and higher risk situations, develop skills to reduce or eliminate harmful substances or behaviours in their life, build a support network to help sustain positive change, and make a plan that supports lasting change. Counselling for addiction can also focus on identifying and addressing damage to other areas of life due to the addiction, including relationships, finances, employment, health, and more.