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.

If you come to me because YOU want to end your substance use or behaviour, I can help you. If you are still struggling with whether or not you want to quit, I can help you with that as well! I may suggest a rehab if that is what seems best. If you are already sober and are trying to remain that way, I will offer you the numerous tools of relapse prevention, including self-care, having a sponsor, and practising mindfulness.

I'm happy that you are here and taking steps to have a better life. Addiction comes in many forms whether it's substances, alcohol, sex, or internet but it's not the form that matters but the function that it is serving. What pain does this behaviour is trying to soothe or distract you from? If we attend to the pain and discomfort, it gives you an opportunity for recovery. I am here to provide a safe, encouraging, and supportive place to meet where you are at today.

Addictions can help us get through some challenges and maybe even have saved our life. Then there comes a time when addictions seem to get in the way and cause more trouble and more problems. Therapy can help to find different ways of coping. Learning other ways of handing stress and conflict helps quiet the compulsions. Counselling will help you take charge of your life.

Do you or a loved one need help for alcohol or substance abuse? Are addictions to pornography, sex and/or the internet hurting the people in your life? Do you have a gambling, drug, alcohol, food, sex, work, and/or shopping addiction (s) that are impacting your life? Are you impacted by your family member's addiction? Counselling for addiction and codependency is available. I am an adult child of an alcoholic. I am a recovering addict myself. It takes one to know one, and it takes one to help one! You do not need to struggle alone, let me be your one! I've Got your Back. We can work holistically and also utilize the 12 Steps. Note: I am a Cannabis Friendly Psychotherapist

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.

Whether you are working towards abstinence or harm reduction based goals, I'm here to meet you where you're at without judgement and help you get where you're going. Often substance use concerns are symptomatic of something deeper. If you're willing, we can explore those deeper burdens you carry and bring healing and compassion. Let's get started, when you're ready.

In this generation, the growth of individuals with addictions is very significant. Addictions originally were isolated to alcohol and drugs. Today’s addictions are understood to also include, food, sex, money, gambling, video, internet, internet games, internet chatrooms, internet pornography and other types of prolonged, repeated and out of control behaviors and actions. Addictions take over a person’s ability to have of self- control of the action which leads to the fogging of any will power to stop the addictive activity even when a matter of great importance comes in conflict with the addiction. Addictions ruin people and all relationships surrounding them. Addiction counseling explores underlying factors leading to the addiction and looks to find...(view profile to read more)