Addiction Therapists in Saanich, BC.

Addictions are a way to manage unmanageable pain. Within a safe and caring therapeutic relationship, I can help you to build the emotional skills and capacity to heal the underlying distress and trauma that you cope with through addictive patterns and behaviours. With compassion and curiosity you can meet your authentic needs for connection and care rather than relying on substances to regulate your emotional states. My approach to addiction treatment is based in the work of Compassionate Inquiry, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

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.

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.

Research shows that many forms of addiction are rooted in challenging early experiences. Laurie approaches therapy with the understanding that, when faced with difficult circumstances as children, we naturally develop patterns of self-protection. While these strategies helped us survive then, they can later show up as addictive behaviors—such as gambling, food, exercise, alcohol, or drug use. In counselling, Laurie helps you recognize how your early experiences continue to shape your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors today. Together, you can begin to untangle the patterns that no longer serve you and develop healthier ways of coping. The benefits of working with Laurie include gaining insi

Working through addiction can be a raw and difficult process, that often reveals the pain that the addiction was helping to disguise. My approach to treating addiction applies cognitive awareness and mindfulness strategies to managing and reducing addictive tendencies and impulses. Addiction tends to thrive in isolation, so having a guide to help anticipate the struggle of addiction, identify and exercise strategies that are clinically effective in relief of addiction, and trauma.

I am adept at support clients in finding the root of their addiction whether it be trauma or challenges with emotional regulation. Addictive behaviour always makes sense. Unfortunately, there is still so much shame, judgement and misunderstanding when it comes to addiction. I will help you make sense of your addictive behaviour and achieve freedom.

I am honoured that you are interested in my services and I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I have been described as slightly non-conventional in the counselling world, which suits me perfectly, and also tends to suit youth who are trying to stand up to the force of the problems in their life. I am very comfortable working with this population, and I feel fortunate that I can connect with teens the way I do, conventionally or in a way that makes sense to them.

Feeling trapped in a cycle of addiction? Are you using to escape reality? Do you feel like you can't function without your addictive crutches? Do you struggle to control your cravings, and your loved ones are worried? If any of any of this sounds familiar, counselling can help. Let's work together to break free from the chains of addiction and regain control of your life. Imagine building stronger relationships with family and friends, living a healthier life, and finding emotional balance and inner peace. Take the first step towards a brighter future today. Book your free 15-minute consultation now.