Addiction Therapists in Port Hope, ON.

Addiction can be one of life’s greatest challenges — and it can take many forms. We may find ourselves relying on substances, technology, shopping, or other behaviours to cope or find relief. Over time, these coping strategies can begin to feel difficult to manage or control. Through psychotherapy, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore what role addiction has played in your life and what meaningful change looks like for you. Whether your goal is harm reduction or complete abstinence, I will work collaboratively with you to find a balanced approach that aligns with your values and readiness for change.

While substance use typically begins as recreational activity it can become habit forming and often develops addictive behaviors interfering with other areas of our lives, such as relationships, jobs, and finances. To increase awareness and insight into the reasons for using, I offer evidence-based treatment while providing you with options along the continuum of the Harm Reduction approach towards abstinence. We will explore any underlying emotional needs and relationships. By gaining insight to any ambivalent thoughts and feelings around changing patterns of substance misuse I will support you in the setting and achieving of personal goals. Schedule a free consultation today.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. I know what it is like to be an addict. I have been in recovery from my addiction for several years now. I am also an international expert in this field. My American textbook called “Addictions Counseling Today: Substances and Addictive Behaviors” was published recently. I have been a practicing psychologist since 1986. If you need a competent psychologist, book now at https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

Addiction often overtakes whole lives and keeps its victims in captivity taking away the joy and freedom. I work with you and support you to fight it off and rebuild your life. You develop skills to effectively cope with cravings, how to go through your emotions during rough time with no judgement, and keep moving forward towards healing the relationship you have with yourself and the relationships with the close ones and begin to savor the taste of life, free of addiction.

Addiction often begins as a way to cope with pain, stress, or emptiness—but over time, it can take control of your life. At Pro Q Therapy, we help you understand the “why” behind the addiction, not just the behavior itself. Our therapists have extensive experience in residential treatment, hospital, and forensic settings, supporting clients through both early recovery and long-term healing. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and trauma-informed therapy, we help you rebuild self-trust, regulate emotions, and create sustainable habits for a life rooted in freedom and balance.

I view addiction not just as a problem but an unhelpful solution to a different problem. Often, we turn to addiction to get away from something else. It is that “something else” that we would try to understand in our sessions. We will then work to find healthier ways of coping to replace the addiction. I also specialize in helping reduce cannabis use, which may not be addictive as a substance but has addictive effects. It is never too late to start this journey. Call today to book a free consultation.

Addictions can be very difficult to overcome, but there is hope. Clients will gain an understanding of what drives their addictions as well as ways they can overcome them. Many people feel that when the "home" of their life has been ravaged by an addiction, they need to do major renovations, or even tear it down and build a new house. I give you the tools to do that. Very often the addict has a partner that is also affected, and we are here to help them understand and help with recovery. Start on the path to freedom and recovery today. I work a lot with clients engaged in compulsive sexual behaviours such as pornography addiction and see great results in helping them recover.

Many of the clients I have supported over my professional life have struggles with mental health and battles with substance use. I work from a harm reduction model. In addition, I can offer support to family members struggling with the heartache of seeing someone they love fighting their misuse. Please feel free to contact me for a consultation to discuss you accessing my services.