Addiction Therapists in Calgary, AB
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Jocelyn Monsma
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, MSW, RSW, CSAT-S, CMAT, CST
Verified
Verified
As a certified Multiple
Addiction
Therapist and Clinical Sexologist with over 36 years of clinical practice experience I am able to treat individuals and families with a variety of presentations. My practice is dedicated to supporting individuals to alleviate sexual functioning and gender identity concerns. I also facilitate a "Continuing Care Program for
Addiction
Treatment" including appropriate intervention for individuals and their families impacted by
addiction
. We collaborate to find solutions that will support positive change.

Rebecca Stares
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
By the time you ask for help, you've already suffered enough. I believe in an efficient and sustainable approach to positive change, which gives you immediate insight, direction and relief. I firmly believe that all which lies within your heart of hearts can manifest easily into your life, and I am committed to helping you with it. Whether you are suffering from anxiety, managing transitions and life changes,
addiction
, finding your purpose, mental illness, or you simply want to be a better person, I will help you achieve your goals and work with you for lasting positive outcomes.

Getrude Adiele
Registered Social Worker, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Getrude has specialized training and experience in Trauma, abuse, and
addiction
, working with clients through harm reduction and sobriety.
Getrude demonstrates a non-judgemental attitude and offers an environment of compassion, empathy and support while working with individuals to maneuver life stressors and attain set goals.

Dominika O’Grady
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and groups in educational, community, and healthcare settings presenting with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma,
substance
use and/or addictive behaviours, relationship concerns, anger, grief and loss, self-care, self-esteem, and other mental health concerns.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS * “ I can’t seem to shut my brain off”, “Why do I feel so anxious all the time?”, “ I actually don’t feel anything, I’m numb”. If any of these statements resonate with you and you want to explore them further I might be of help! I am a people person that truly believes in the power of human connection and therefore place a great importance on the right fit between a therapist and a client. My work is very much based on a collaborative approach because “You” know “You” the best. It’s important to me that you will feel comfortable and safe to explore and address any issues you are struggling with.

Kelly Waters-Radcliffe
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy, at its most basic, is 'talking.' That’s why you’re reading through these profiles. You're looking for the right person to talk to about things that matter. If it helps, here is what experience has taught me: We are each unique. Our problems are equally unique. But all problems seem to grow from one common root: disconnection. Disconnection can be felt in many ways: insecurity, sadness, emptiness, pain, and anger. Troubled feelings such as these often lead to troubled responses, including but not limited to: anxiety, depression,
addiction
, disordered eating, relationship conflict, violence, self-harm and suicide.
Waitlist for new clients

Janine Copeland
Psychologist, MEd, CCAC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Her particular specialties include
addiction
-related issues as well as dual diagnoses.
Janine Copeland is a highly skilled and passionate clinician who has been working in the field of mental health for over fifteen years. She is dedicated to helping clients, families, communities, and organizations reach their full potential. Janine brings a deep level of empathy to the work she does, and draws on her breadth of life experience, as well as her education and training, to connect with people wholeheartedly. She possesses a strong ability to individualize sessions and treatment plans in order to meet clients’ unique evolving needs, with the final goal being that of optimal health, wellness, and overall functioning.

Jennifer Berard & Associates
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
As owner, operator and lead clinician at Jennifer Berard & Associates, I believe that all people have an incredible capacity for change. I've had the honour to observe individuals, with seemingly insurmountable challenges, create meaningful and lasting change. My approach is client centered. I believe that you are the expert in your life and I aim to help you find your own strength, in your own time, at your own pace. I have extensive experience and training in the
Addiction
and Mental Health field, with specialized experience in the addictions, trauma, forensics and first responders.

Nico Scholten
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a ""senior" psychologist with 45 years of experience working in virtually all levels within the fields of
addiction
and mental health.
If the challenges of life have become overwhelming, I am here to help. I am known for my ability to establish a trusting relationship in which you can share your story and gain insight and perspective.

McKenzie Snyder
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified
Verified
However, I have expertise working with both perpetrators and victims of domestic violence, those struggling with
substance
use and recovery, and those having difficulty with personality disorder symptoms.
I am a Registered Psychologist who has experience in both inpatient, and outpatient community settings providing individual, couples, family and group services to diverse populations and age ranges. I have extensive training in a number of therapy modalities however, I use an integrative structured approach to counselling mainly incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I am also able to complete psycho-educational assessment, social-emotional diagnostic assessments, as well as cognitive and memory assessments.

Paige Abbott
Psychologist, MSc, RPsyc, CCH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
This includes
substance
use, sex, codependency, anxiety, food/body, gambling, and more.
I work with individuals in Alberta (in person and virtual) and New Brunswick (virtual sessions only) who are feeling caught in problem behaviours, relationships, and/or feelings. Issues I work with include: Alcohol, drugs, food, body image, relationships, sex, video gaming, gambling, shopping, as well as anxiety, anger, low motivation, emotional dysfunction, and more. I provide a safe, non-judgmental place to talk about what is happening in all aspects of your life and provide feedback and strategies for outside of sessions. My team at Sana Psychological (Kayley Kearney and Jennifer Turner) provide support in many areas. Thank you!

Hanna Zavrazhyna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
You might feel helpless and profoundly unsafe in your body, caught in unhealthy behavioral patterns, in chaos of life changes. You may be lost in despair or trapped by overwhelming and painful emotions and reactions that you cannot manage. You know that you are ready to make some changes - and I can help you. My clinical experience includes individual and group counselling to adults struggling with
addiction
and mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, disordered eating, trauma, family violence, grief and loss. Recovery is a journey and I'm honored to walk by your side in search for the place of peace and growth.

Meghan McDonald
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! Whatever road brought you to my profile, I'm glad you are here. Are you struggling with
substance
use or addictive behaviours? Are you feeling burnt out? Are you needing a safe, supportive, and calm place to talk about the challenges you are facing? I will support and help guide you to make lasting, positive and sustainable changes in your life. I take a kind and compassionate approach that gives you the space to feel truly seen and understood. Together, we can help you cultivate and advance your own strengths and capabilities, to move from existing to thriving.

Jena Iuliano
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I enjoy working with a variety of clients from teens to older adults on issues ranging from anxiety and depression, stress, trauma,
addiction
, life transitions and sexual identity.
I believe each person is the expert in their own life but sometimes along our journey the lens through which we see the world and ourselves becomes a bit muddied and this impacts the way we behave and react to new experiences. My role in your journey is to help you see clearly again through that lens so you can get back to living more true to your authentic self. I work primarily from an attachment lens and have a gentle, yet direct approach to therapy. I work best with clients who aren't afraid to bring a little humor into sessions when appropriate and safe to do so.
Waitlist for new clients

YYC Psychology
Psychologist, MA, RPsyc, CCH, ART
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kaylie offers a full assessment to determine your needs and a pathway forward. She offers a non-judgmental and safe environment to her clients, striving to maintain the utmost level of ethics and integrity. Does your day to day no longer feel satisfying? Are you disconnected from self? Often, clients are feeling overwhelmed and unclear of what their needs are. She helps you to identify patterns, connect to yourself and feelings, and explore your own needs, wants and boundaries. She specialize in such areas as
addiction
, relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, and trauma.

Nadia Hamilton-Sadler
Psychologist, MC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Hello and welcome! I appreciate your courage taking this step toward therapy, and I would be honoured to work with you toward meaningful change. If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and/or stuck, then please reach out. I work with adults on a wide variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma,
addiction
, intergenerational patterns, and life transitions. I am committed to working with you compassionately and collaboratively.
Not accepting new clients

Geoff Mill
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified
Verified
If you are reading this, it is likely because you are looking for a safe and comfortable place to explore some difficult and at times even overwhelming topics. Whether for the first time, or the fifth time, you are hoping above all else to find someone you can feel comfortable talking with. You may be having thoughts like: “How can I be feeling this way…? Why don't I ever seem to feel happy…? Or, why can’t I handle everything the way I used to…?”These thoughts can come about for many reasons; including recent or past stress, trauma(s),
substance
use, anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges.

Getrude Adiele
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have specialized training and experience in Trauma, abuse, and
addiction
, supporting clients through harm reduction and sobriety.
I have been in the helping profession since 2014. My passion is to provide space and healing to individuals who have been through Traumatic/challenging experiences. my clinic provides direst billing to most insurance companies including clients covered under Interim federal Health Program.

Dr. Kristina Brache
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression,
substance
abuse, addictive behaviours, and related disorders.
Are you looking for professional support? Someone to talk to and provide research-supported treatment? I aim to create a space to explore patterns, emotions, and behaviours that someone may want to understand further or make change to. I attempt to create a safe, non judgmental, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I am a Ph.D. trained clinical psychologist in private practice in Calgary, Alberta. I am also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Calgary and a Clinical Psychologist with Alberta Health Services. I am committed to tailoring the treatment approach to help my clients achieve the benefits they desire.
Not accepting new clients

Vanessa LaPrairie
Psychologist, MC, R Psych, TCTSY-F
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I'm Vanessa (she/they). I am a Registered Psychologist and Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator located in Calgary. I absolutely love providing therapy for folks who may be faced with challenges such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders,
addiction
, PTSD, and complex trauma. I regularly engage in my own therapeutic work as I believe we are never done learning, growing, and healing. I bring warmth and humour to the table, as well as an ongoing commitment to inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ communities and social justice.

Ben Gallivan
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified
Verified
The bulk of my experience is working with young people, families, and adults dealing with
addiction
, mental health concerns, and family relationship issues. I have also extensive experience working with parents / guardians coping with the stress caused by behavioural issues at home.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason, “interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.