Addiction Therapists in Halton Hills, ON.

At The Becoming Institute, we offer a compassionate and comprehensive approach to Addictions Counseling and Treatment. Our program is designed to address the underlying root causes of addiction while providing practical tools for recovery and relapse prevention. Through evidence-based therapies such as, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based relapse prevention, we empower individuals to develop insight into their addictive behaviors and build skills for managing cravings and triggers. Additionally, our holistic approach integrates wellness practices such as nutrition counseling, exercise therapy, and stress management techniques to promote overall well-being.

While I do not offer specialized addiction counselling, I do work with clients who present with addiction issues that are causing challenges in their relationships. I offer clients information about addiction, including common signs and symptoms, potential consequences, and available treatment options so that they can better understand their struggles and feel motivate to seek specialized help. I provide a supportive environment, acknowledge clients' challenges and validate their experiences without judgment.

I have years of experience with addictions and mental health issues. I'm also a recovering addict. I do not work with clients active in their addiction with alcohol and drugs, only those in recovery. I also work with other addictions such as food addiction, shopping, gaming, gambling and sexual behaviours. It takes great courage to be honest and face our addictions.

If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, seeking help is the first step towards recovery. Addiction can be a complex and challenging issue that affects all areas of life, but it is treatable with the right support. Our experienced addiction therapists provide compassionate and evidence-based treatment to help individuals overcome addiction and achieve lasting recovery. We offer personalized treatment plans that are tailored to your unique needs and circumstances, and we work with you to address the underlying factors that contribute to addiction. With our help, you can develop the skills and tools you need to manage triggers, prevent relapse, and live a healthy and fulfilling lif

The strength it takes to tackle an addiction is admirable. Shame and guilt hover over us as we try to dig out of the cycle of self abuse. We will together examine both your capacity and motivation to make change and set goals based on where you are at now. We can start this work together today and we can always involve others as needed along the way as you want. Your struggle is admirable and I want to share that my respect for those facing an addiction issue or supporting someone who is great. If you are struggling or hat help to support someone who is please do connect.

Having an addiction is rarely a choice that an individual makes when they first decide to use a substance. Addictions can often leave individuals feeling helpless and overcome with guilt for the way the addiction has impacted their relationships. Despite this, there is hope for someone with an addiction. With supportive counselling, an individual can overcome their addiction by recognizing their triggers and building on their current life skills to handle their triggers.

Substance use can often feel like the only effective way of coping with traumatic events or challenging life circumstances. I believe that therapy should open space for clients to discuss their experience with substance use and what purpose this serves in their lives. I take a de-pathologizing stance and work collaboratively with clients to explore what substance use means to them and see how this fits with their ideas and hopes for their life and future. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we are a good fit.

Addiction is a multifaceted challenge, and understanding its roots is key to recovery. While I do not offer therapy sessions for addiction, we have several addiction specialists at Psychotherapy Collective who are available to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with you to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey. Visit our profiles at https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team

Addiction is a multifaceted challenge, and understanding its roots is key to recovery. While I do not offer therapy sessions for addiction, we have several addiction specialists at Psychotherapy Collective who are available to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with you to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey. Visit our profiles at https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team

Addiction is my specialty. I am an addict with 16 years of recovery and I have seen hundreds of clients with all kinds of addiction issues. My method is to address past issues that drove the formation of the addiction while simultaneously dealing with the daily here-and-now issues that prevent it from ending. I use a task-based approach to recovery where each task includes a combination of a variety of therapies. It gives the therapy a framework and backbone. And it also involved some homework on your part. Addiction recovery is not as complicated as it may sound. You do have to give it your all. And it helps to have someone in your corner.

Sex addiction is one of the hardest addictions to treat because it’s not about avoiding/quitting the “poison”, rather, managing sexual desire in the right context. And since it’s based in shame, internal discomfort & self-loathing, approaching it from a moral judgment standpoint only exacerbates the problem. As such, I conduct the treatment process from a place of understanding, so the client can reach in their darkest places to identify triggers and we can address them – the process also works with porn addiction. I take a multi-prong approach – identifying & treating root causes, eliminating the addictive cycle, replacing it with constructive ways of self-soothing, and building self-esteem

Addiction is also used to explain the experience of withdrawal when a substance or behaviour i.e. gambling is stopped. However, experiencing enjoyment or going through withdrawal do not in themselves mean a person has an addiction. Because the term “addiction” is commonly used in such a vague way, there have been many attempts to define it more clearly. The definition used here refers to problematic use of a substance such as alcohol.One simple way of describing addiction is the presence of the 4 Cs: -craving -loss of control -Compulsion to use -use despite consequences

In my approach to addictions I work with clients to understand how the addiction may be helping them to cope and help them to learn alternate healthy coping mechanisms. Addressing related underlying issues may also be important in helping clients to leave the addiction behind. Although clients often find it difficult to let go of the addiction, they slowly feel ready as they begin to take steps and have more positive life experiences, which are also explored during therapy. Client strengths, motivations, hopes, and values are also considered and through these approaches clients begin to feel safe, satisfied, and happy living their life without the addiction.

My approach to treating addiction revolves around understanding the emotional factors underlying addictive behaviors. Clients explore emotions and experiences without shame in a non-judgmental space. Together, we develop personalized strategies for recovery and relapse prevention. Empathetic support helps clients gain insight into triggers and healthier coping mechanisms. The benefits include self-awareness, improved emotional regulation, and breaking free from addiction for a more fulfilling life.

I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space for clients to explore the underlying factors contributing to their addictive behaviors. Through a combination of evidence-based modalities such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT, I assist clients in developing healthier coping strategies, identifying triggers, and building a strong support system. By addressing the root causes of addiction, clients can experience increased self-awareness, improved emotional regulation, and enhanced resilience. Together, we work towards fostering long-term recovery, restoring personal well-being, and empowering clients to live fulfilling lives free from the grip of addiction.

Recovery from addiction is often fraught with many difficulties. Having a supportive, accountability partner in the form of an experienced therapist who has lived experience of addiction and recovery can help improve positive outcomes and maintain recovery. Reducing self judgement and shame is vital to sustaining recovery and having a safe space to process these emotions is something I am happy to provide.

We are social beings who thrive when we feel connected to others. When we are unable to connect with our loved ones, we feel painful disconnection. These feelings of disconnection can lead us to explore other strategies to feel good, even temporarily. The use of substances or addictive behaviours can temporarily reduce our feelings of emotional and physical pain while increasing our sense of pleasurable feelings. Because it is temporary, we must continue to engage in these addictive practices to cope with feeling disconnected, and our use becomes more problematic and destructive. Together, we will explore the disconnection that is driving the addictive behaviour.

Addiction is a multifaceted challenge, and understanding its roots is key to recovery. While I do not offer therapy sessions for addiction, we have several addiction specialists at Psychotherapy Collective who are available to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with you to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey. Visit our profiles at https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team

Change can be difficult when you are doing it in isolation. I truly believe that addiction recovery happens in connection with others. As such, I will strive to build a strong therapeutic alliance so that we have a solid foundation for our work together. I have had extensive experience working in the field of addiction both in community and hospital settings. I draw from a wide variety of modalities such as CBT, DBT, EFT, body-oriented approaches and motivational interviewing, all delivered from a trauma-informed lens.

Addiction can affect all aspects of a person's life from their work to their relationships. At 3 Chords we work with individuals to regain control of their lives. This is done through engaging in critical thinking, learning to effectively engage in decision-making, learning how to effectively communicate and practice interpersonal skills, increasing self-awareness, self-control, and building resiliency.

Is replacing your addiction with more healthy practices a significant challenge as you struggle with addiction. I can help with strategies to divert your attention from addiction. I can also offer a place to discuss shame and overcome. In addition, we can talk about ways to repair your relationship with yourself and the people in your life.

It can be hard to know where to begin when dealing with addiction because its roots can run deep into the fabric of our lives. When working with individuals who experience addictions, I first seek to understand and appreciate each person’s story and work to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where healing can begin. My own experiences with addiction and recovery have helped me to understand the healing power of compassion, acceptance and encouragement. Reach out today to learn more about my approach and your journey to healing.

Having an addiction is not a sign of weakness or lack of character. In fact, reaching out for help and being open to change takes a great deal of strength. My approach is one of openness and non-judgment. I follow a harm reduction approach meaning that I respect my clients right to set their own goals which will then guide our sessions. I appreciate that not everyone is ready to, nor wants to, work towards full sobriety. Harm reduction is about reducing the negative impact that substance use has on that person’s well-being and life. I strongly believe that any positive change is a success. If you think that my approach would work for you, please book a free consultation.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy has been adapted to show benefits with addictions. A primary focus with DBT is noting that unwanted thoughts and behaviors are learned and reinforced. Our sessions will aim to identify and break the negative reinforcement cycle. This approach uses counselling and builds skills that aims to increase feelings of control over dangerous behaviors, experience feelings without avoidance or escape, rebuilding skills for common problems, and finding a sense of connection in the world to move towards happiness.

It is important to better educate yourself on alcohol and drugs, or any addiction you may have, increasing your awareness of how it affects your life, what puts you at risk of the behaviour, how to reduce the behaviour, and how to reduce stress. I will help you examine your thoughts and emotions and learn how these inner experiences affect how you behave, how you interact with others, and how others see you. It is important to manage cravings and temptations to behave in harmful ways, and to meet your basic needs with a healthy lifestyle. A major focus is also to meet and socialize with people who do not have an addiction or substance abuse problem.