Addiction Therapists in Ingersoll, ON.

Addiction touches most families, and it hurts everyone involved. Whether it's yourself, your spouse, a family member, or a friend, addiction can tear lives apart. If you, or someone you love is struggling, it can be difficult to know where to go, what to do, and how to be successful in recovering from an addiction. You are doing the best with what you have, but could use some support. At Woodstock Psychotherapy, Melanie Rodrigues specializes in addiction treatment and family support - by working with you to establish goals, Melanie will support you in making the changes you are ready to make. No judgement - just respect, support, and education. Take the first step - Call today.

As Gabor Mate famously stated: "The question is not why the addiction, by why the pain?". Addictive behaviours often start as 'protectors' for us, shielding us from pain and discomfort. Rather than focusing on the surface behaviour, I help individuals address the "85%" beneath our awareness that may include a lost sense of connection, trauma, fear or low self-esteem.

Addiction brings pain and chaos individuals, couples and families. I see addictions as poor and destructive coping mechanisms and work with individuals and couples to interrupt the behavior and work to process the pain underlying the behavior. I am very familiar with 12 step programs and CSAT work that help individuals and couples make sense out of the addiction. I also work within a complementary framework of attachment and the importance of strong close inter-dependent, not co-dependent relationships with the most important people in one's life, family. Call me for a consult about your particular needs and situation.

There are many excellent addiction centres and counselling groups that address addiction. I offer my clients a personalize approach to addiction based on the Theory of Change. If you are ready to address your addiction it is a good time to come for counselling. In my practise I have found that some people have made multiple attempts at overcoming their addiction. But those who keep trying have often found success. Combining counselling and a support system can give clients a hopeful foundation upon which they can overcome their addiction. Counselling also helps to identify if there are past experiences that have contributed to the abuse of a substance.

Dealing with addiction is not easy. Addictions can put barriers between people and their relationships, families, work, and well-being. When the source of addiction becomes more important than everything else, it is time to seek help. I have worked with people from all walks of life: those who are working, with families; those who have experienced chronic homelessness as the result of their addictions; and those who are concerned about increased use of a substance or behaviour (drugs/alcohol/sex/gambling/shopping, etc.). I work with clients from a harm reduction perspective, in order to minimize the damage that a substance or behaviour is causing in a person's life.