Alcohol Use Therapists in Calgary, AB
If you are looking for practical & realistic support as you change your relationship with addictive behaviours like alcohol use, gambling, sex, codependency, spending, work, food, and more, I would be happy to help.
I have specialized in addiction psychology since 2010. I work with you to identify strategies and tangible action steps that will produce change and move you forward. I offer ongoing support to those who find value in accountability and check-ins in long-term recovery. I am a practical and realistic therapist who will tell it like it is and with some humour.
If you are looking for practical & realistic support as you change your relationship with addictive behaviours like alcohol use, gambling, sex, codependency, spending, work, food, and more, I would be happy to help.
I have specialized in addiction psychology since 2010. I work with you to identify strategies and tangible action steps that will produce change and move you forward. I offer ongoing support to those who find value in accountability and check-ins in long-term recovery. I am a practical and realistic therapist who will tell it like it is and with some humour.
Almost everyone has been impacted by addictions in some form. We specialize in the treatment of addictions and their underlying causes. We offer a half day Intensive Out Patient Treatment Program for substance abuse as well as individual counselling to help establish sustainable sobriety. In addition, we follow treatment protocols for Sex Addiction established by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals.
Almost everyone has been impacted by addictions in some form. We specialize in the treatment of addictions and their underlying causes. We offer a half day Intensive Out Patient Treatment Program for substance abuse as well as individual counselling to help establish sustainable sobriety. In addition, we follow treatment protocols for Sex Addiction established by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals.
I believe in personalizing and customizing treatments plans to meet the needs of the individual client, rather than trying to fit all clients into one or two psychotherapy modes. I work in partnership with clients to assist them in prioritizing and exploring their issues, in a safe, positive, environment. Treatment plans are flexible, evolving with the needs of the individual person. Appointment times and dates are also very flexible, with evening appointments available as needed.
I believe in personalizing and customizing treatments plans to meet the needs of the individual client, rather than trying to fit all clients into one or two psychotherapy modes. I work in partnership with clients to assist them in prioritizing and exploring their issues, in a safe, positive, environment. Treatment plans are flexible, evolving with the needs of the individual person. Appointment times and dates are also very flexible, with evening appointments available as needed.
By blending Motivational Interviewing (MI), Family Systems Therapy (FST), and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), I create a comprehensive, holistic approach to helping families and individuals dealing with substance use disorders (SUDs) and/or mental health challenges. This integrative model combines the strengths of each modality to support both the individual struggling with addiction and their family members, with a focus on improving communication, enhancing motivation, and fostering positive change.
By blending Motivational Interviewing (MI), Family Systems Therapy (FST), and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), I create a comprehensive, holistic approach to helping families and individuals dealing with substance use disorders (SUDs) and/or mental health challenges. This integrative model combines the strengths of each modality to support both the individual struggling with addiction and their family members, with a focus on improving communication, enhancing motivation, and fostering positive change.
As a registered provisional psychologist at Manas Psychological Services, I specialize in supporting first responders, trauma-exposed professionals, and their families, while also working with adults from all walks of life. I have a specialized focus on substance use recovery, PTSD, Trauma processing, stress, and burnout.
As a registered provisional psychologist at Manas Psychological Services, I specialize in supporting first responders, trauma-exposed professionals, and their families, while also working with adults from all walks of life. I have a specialized focus on substance use recovery, PTSD, Trauma processing, stress, and burnout.
Chelsea is an Intervention Specialist and licensed Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC). She began her helping career as a 9-1-1 dispatcher before becoming a certified Primary Care Paramedic (formerly EMT). She is also certified in advanced Motivational Interviewing, is a certified SMART Recovery facilitator, and holds candidacy with the Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS). Chelsea worked for many years as a counsellor and group facilitator at one of Canada's leading addiction rehabilitation centres, supporting hundreds of clients throughout their treatment stay and aftercare journey.
Chelsea is an Intervention Specialist and licensed Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC). She began her helping career as a 9-1-1 dispatcher before becoming a certified Primary Care Paramedic (formerly EMT). She is also certified in advanced Motivational Interviewing, is a certified SMART Recovery facilitator, and holds candidacy with the Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS). Chelsea worked for many years as a counsellor and group facilitator at one of Canada's leading addiction rehabilitation centres, supporting hundreds of clients throughout their treatment stay and aftercare journey.
As a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (ADTA), I work somatically - using the body as a bridge to understanding emotions and internal processes. And, if you're comfortable and/or interested, we can explore using movement as an outlet for expression.
Mindful (or 'bodyful') awareness is at the root of our work together. My goal is to assist you to find your most authentic self and find comfort in expressing from that place. I am a compassionate and embodied professional who works with adults, teens, and groups.
As a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (ADTA), I work somatically - using the body as a bridge to understanding emotions and internal processes. And, if you're comfortable and/or interested, we can explore using movement as an outlet for expression.
Mindful (or 'bodyful') awareness is at the root of our work together. My goal is to assist you to find your most authentic self and find comfort in expressing from that place. I am a compassionate and embodied professional who works with adults, teens, and groups.
If you are feeling overwhelmed with a problem or concern that you are not able to cope with on your own, there’s help and support available. I’m here to help you find healthy ways to cope and improve your life. Life can be confusing and seem unfair when things don't go as you had hoped. The good news is that things can get better and you don't have to do this alone! If you are feeling any of these we need to talk: Anxious, Overwhelmed, Unfulfilled, Sad, Lonely, Depressed, Having a Hard Time In Relationships, Struggling with Past Trauma or Abuse, Always Feeling Angry and Having a Hard Time Controlling your emotions.
If you are feeling overwhelmed with a problem or concern that you are not able to cope with on your own, there’s help and support available. I’m here to help you find healthy ways to cope and improve your life. Life can be confusing and seem unfair when things don't go as you had hoped. The good news is that things can get better and you don't have to do this alone! If you are feeling any of these we need to talk: Anxious, Overwhelmed, Unfulfilled, Sad, Lonely, Depressed, Having a Hard Time In Relationships, Struggling with Past Trauma or Abuse, Always Feeling Angry and Having a Hard Time Controlling your emotions.
Do you feel like you are living in misalignment with the things you care about? That you're stuck, living with unmet potential and spend time focusing on things that don't match your values? At work or in your relationships, this could be showing up as a big sense of distraction, even though you’re doing so much, it seems like you’re getting nowhere. You have high hopes and big dreams, but feel disconnected and stuck. Something might feel “off” and it’s hard for you to feel motivated to keep going through motions without procrastinating and delaying, and you might have a difficult time not repeating the same negative behaviours.
Do you feel like you are living in misalignment with the things you care about? That you're stuck, living with unmet potential and spend time focusing on things that don't match your values? At work or in your relationships, this could be showing up as a big sense of distraction, even though you’re doing so much, it seems like you’re getting nowhere. You have high hopes and big dreams, but feel disconnected and stuck. Something might feel “off” and it’s hard for you to feel motivated to keep going through motions without procrastinating and delaying, and you might have a difficult time not repeating the same negative behaviours.
Why do we make the choices that we do? Life provides unique experiences that affect people in different ways. These experiences contribute positively or negatively to our well-being and guide our life choices and impulses. It is important to honour the good things we have encountered but it is vital to address the challenges that we have faced, especially when they keep us stuck.
Why do we make the choices that we do? Life provides unique experiences that affect people in different ways. These experiences contribute positively or negatively to our well-being and guide our life choices and impulses. It is important to honour the good things we have encountered but it is vital to address the challenges that we have faced, especially when they keep us stuck.
For Jenny, the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for all work in counselling. She believes the client is the expert in their own lives and feels privileged to hear their stories. Working together, Jenny and her clients set goals for therapy and tasks to meet those goals. Whatever their goals, Jenny feels grateful to work with individuals or couples who want to gain insight into their ways of being and new tools or resources for living. She hopes through reflection and learning, any clients she works with ultimately feel more clarity, liberty from old patterns, and peace in their lives.
For Jenny, the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for all work in counselling. She believes the client is the expert in their own lives and feels privileged to hear their stories. Working together, Jenny and her clients set goals for therapy and tasks to meet those goals. Whatever their goals, Jenny feels grateful to work with individuals or couples who want to gain insight into their ways of being and new tools or resources for living. She hopes through reflection and learning, any clients she works with ultimately feel more clarity, liberty from old patterns, and peace in their lives.
Healing from past experiences is a journey, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or struggling with trauma, ADHD, or substance use.
With over 20 years in mental health, I believe meaningful change comes from a genuine, trusting connection. I offer a compassionate space where healing unfolds at your pace; safe, respectful, and even a little light and fun when it can be.
Together, we’ll build coping skills, expand capacity, restore safety, choice and control, and move toward a life that is felt to be more grounded, connected, and authentic.
Healing from past experiences is a journey, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or struggling with trauma, ADHD, or substance use.
With over 20 years in mental health, I believe meaningful change comes from a genuine, trusting connection. I offer a compassionate space where healing unfolds at your pace; safe, respectful, and even a little light and fun when it can be.
Together, we’ll build coping skills, expand capacity, restore safety, choice and control, and move toward a life that is felt to be more grounded, connected, and authentic.
Ever Feel Stuck? Let me help guide you through. Hi I'm Michelle, a Registered Psychologist. I started her career in the not-for-profit sector working with clients in home and long-term care settings, particularly with children and teens with behavioral disorders. During this time I gained extensive experience supporting parents and working with clients experiencing oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder. I also began working in private practice in 2019 where I worked with a diverse range of clients and their concerns. For more information or to book an appointment visit www.throughthewoods.ca.
Ever Feel Stuck? Let me help guide you through. Hi I'm Michelle, a Registered Psychologist. I started her career in the not-for-profit sector working with clients in home and long-term care settings, particularly with children and teens with behavioral disorders. During this time I gained extensive experience supporting parents and working with clients experiencing oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder. I also began working in private practice in 2019 where I worked with a diverse range of clients and their concerns. For more information or to book an appointment visit www.throughthewoods.ca.
I work best with thoughtful, capable individuals and couples who feel emotionally overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck carrying the weight of life on their own. Many of the people I support are struggling with anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, self-doubt, caregiving pressures, or difficulty slowing down and being present in their lives. Together, we work toward building greater self-understanding, healthier coping patterns, stronger relationships, and a more grounded sense of balance and direction.
I work best with thoughtful, capable individuals and couples who feel emotionally overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck carrying the weight of life on their own. Many of the people I support are struggling with anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, self-doubt, caregiving pressures, or difficulty slowing down and being present in their lives. Together, we work toward building greater self-understanding, healthier coping patterns, stronger relationships, and a more grounded sense of balance and direction.
Are you open to new possibilities? In order to understand who you want to be, you have to know who you are first. Gain insight and awareness into your situation, and learn to extract the lessons from your past struggles to develop new ways of coping and managing the challenges in your life. From early on, people learn behaviors to protect themselves for survival — but what worked in the past may no longer be helpful today. When basic human needs aren’t met, the outcome is often depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, or even addiction.
Are you open to new possibilities? In order to understand who you want to be, you have to know who you are first. Gain insight and awareness into your situation, and learn to extract the lessons from your past struggles to develop new ways of coping and managing the challenges in your life. From early on, people learn behaviors to protect themselves for survival — but what worked in the past may no longer be helpful today. When basic human needs aren’t met, the outcome is often depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, or even addiction.
Welcoming New Clients. I help individuals and couples navigate relationship struggles, betrayal trauma, sex addiction, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief and loss, and the general challenges that life throws at us by providing a supportive space where you can process your emotions, rebuild trust, and regain a sense of control. I will approach you with empathy, kindness and honesty. I will educate you on what you need to do to live the life you want, it’s up to you what you choose to take with you or leave behind. I will never judge your choices. I respond to all emails in less than 24 hrs, please check your spam folder.
Welcoming New Clients. I help individuals and couples navigate relationship struggles, betrayal trauma, sex addiction, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief and loss, and the general challenges that life throws at us by providing a supportive space where you can process your emotions, rebuild trust, and regain a sense of control. I will approach you with empathy, kindness and honesty. I will educate you on what you need to do to live the life you want, it’s up to you what you choose to take with you or leave behind. I will never judge your choices. I respond to all emails in less than 24 hrs, please check your spam folder.
Hello, I am passionate about supporting people in achieving their personal goals and overcoming struggles in their lives. I believe therapy can help people learn new coping skills and utilize their strengths to manage even the most painful challenges. I work to provide therapy that is collaborative, effective, professional and individualized to clients needs. Over, the past 20 years I have worked with adolescents and adults who struggle with borderline personality disorder, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma related symptoms and psychosis to build their life worth living.
Hello, I am passionate about supporting people in achieving their personal goals and overcoming struggles in their lives. I believe therapy can help people learn new coping skills and utilize their strengths to manage even the most painful challenges. I work to provide therapy that is collaborative, effective, professional and individualized to clients needs. Over, the past 20 years I have worked with adolescents and adults who struggle with borderline personality disorder, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma related symptoms and psychosis to build their life worth living.
Sometimes life presents challenges that feel overwhelming and beyond our ability to cope. Adversity can isolate us, slowly taking control of our lives. My first step is to help you rediscover the strengths and talents you may have lost sight of. With compassion and care, I will guide you in taking steps toward healing and well-being. I respect your unique journey and will support you at your own pace, as you explore new coping strategies and approaches you may not have encountered before. As you explore different methods and determining what resonates with you, you'll grow wiser and more experienced as a traveller on life’s path.
Sometimes life presents challenges that feel overwhelming and beyond our ability to cope. Adversity can isolate us, slowly taking control of our lives. My first step is to help you rediscover the strengths and talents you may have lost sight of. With compassion and care, I will guide you in taking steps toward healing and well-being. I respect your unique journey and will support you at your own pace, as you explore new coping strategies and approaches you may not have encountered before. As you explore different methods and determining what resonates with you, you'll grow wiser and more experienced as a traveller on life’s path.
Awakening Change Counselling & Consulting Inc
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2H
At Awakening Change our goal is to provide a safe and collaborative environment for you to work toward personal growth and change to achieve wellness. We specialize in trauma work, as well as issues such as anxiety, addiction, depression, work stress, family issues, work/life balance and parenting.
At Awakening Change our goal is to provide a safe and collaborative environment for you to work toward personal growth and change to achieve wellness. We specialize in trauma work, as well as issues such as anxiety, addiction, depression, work stress, family issues, work/life balance and parenting.
You deserve the fulfilling life that you desire, that is free of distress, struggle and pain. Together we will create a life that is not dictated by automatic thoughts, anxiousness, low mood, or feeling stuck, but rather one that is exciting and without emotional pain and suffering. You deserve to life a fulfilling life that you desire, that is free of distress, struggle and pain. Together we will create a life that is not dictated by automatic thoughts, anxiousness, low mood, or feeling stuck, but rather one that is exciting and without emotional pain and suffering.
You deserve the fulfilling life that you desire, that is free of distress, struggle and pain. Together we will create a life that is not dictated by automatic thoughts, anxiousness, low mood, or feeling stuck, but rather one that is exciting and without emotional pain and suffering. You deserve to life a fulfilling life that you desire, that is free of distress, struggle and pain. Together we will create a life that is not dictated by automatic thoughts, anxiousness, low mood, or feeling stuck, but rather one that is exciting and without emotional pain and suffering.
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Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.