Addiction Therapists in Edmonton, AB

Accepting New Patients - Navigating life's unexpected challenges and stress can lead to feelings of overwhelm, being lost, and feeling alone. Often when people experience this discomfort they use coping strategies that can lead to negative outcomes, such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and using substances. If you are needing help to get back to yourself and learn new healthy coping strategies, wanting to explore addictions treatment or have untreated trauma, we will work together to develop a treatment plan that suits your needs and helps to achieve your goals.

I knew you could do this! In the courageous act of confronting life difficulties, it’s important to have trustworthy, caring, and knowledgeable supports that have faith in your strengths and capabilities. It is through relationships that humans overcome. I utilize an integrative, educational, eclectic, and flexible approach. I have been described as perceptive, caring, curious, compassionate, and able to provide alternative points of view. I strive to bring authenticity, collaboration, and vitality to my work. I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and change.

I value working with adult individuals from all walks of life. I have 17 plus years working in the Addiction and Mental Health field. Whether you are feeling stuck, ambivalent or confused we can explore ways together to achieve your own hopes and dreams. I provide a safe and collaborative environment that fosters exploring change and growth. My style is warm, supportive and nurturing. I strive to treat all of my clients with unconditional acceptance and compassion. I hope we as a team together will be active in pursuing your personal goals for therapy.

Sometimes we need a safe place to fall apart. We can feel emotionally charged and hurt over events, situations or with the people in our lives. The emotions can become overwhelming, stress builds up and we act in ways we are not proud of. I love working with people to help release past hurts, deal with triggers, work with emotions and plan a path forward from a place of connection, peace and boldness when needed. So you can feel good about yourself, feel confident speaking up and trust yourself in the decisions you make.

I am a Registered Psychologist with quality clinical experience providing direct counselling services to individuals. I use an eclectic approach to helping guide the healing path with emphasis on solution-focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I have worked with a variety of clientele of diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities and ages experiencing a wide range of difficulties including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual assault/sexual abuse, self-esteem/confidence, relationship issues, communication, substance abuse/recovery, crisis, anger management, suicide, self-harm, sexuality,grief and life transitions.

I am currently a Masters Level Counselling Intern at Solace Psychology. I have been working in the Mental Health and Addiction field for over 7 years with youth and adults. I am passionate about helping people learn practical coping tools for overcoming anxiety, depresion, trauma, and addiction (behavioural and substance ). I also specialize in working with youth and adults who have different learning, behavioral, cognitive, and socio-emotional challenges, including ADHD, learning disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Other common areas that I provide counselling for include life transitions, grief and loss, and stress management.

I offer individual counselling to adults in areas such as alcohol, drug, gambling and sex addiction I also counsel people who struggle with anxiety, depression, managing emotions and communication. I work with people who want to quit smoking or cut back to make positive healthy change in their lives. I believe everyone can lead a healthy fulfilled life and I support people who want to make that change. I help families who have loved ones who are addicted and help support them to understand their loved ones addiction and how it impacts their lives.

Ultimately, I believe that the goal of therapy is to build on your strengths and develop insights and the skills necessary to find relief from suffering and improve your life and the lives of those you care most about.

Do you ever feel too overwhelmed to deal with your problems, and is it affecting your health and performance in your personal or professional life? If so, you are not alone! Psychotherapy may help you to get relief from symptoms and make you hopeful and smile again. I have a Master of Social Work Degree equivalency, I am a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling, Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) US DOT, Designated Capacity Assessor in Alberta, & Canadian Clinical Supervisor - Addiction Counselor. I am a member of the Canadian Addiction Counselors Certification Federation and the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

I'm an English/Spanish Registered Psychologist who specializes in depression, anxiety and substance abuse concerns. Anxiety is a normal response to threatening or uncertain situations. However a person should seek therapy when the symptoms are profound and affect daily life in some of these areas: Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge; being easily fatigued; difficulty concentrating or mind going blank; irritability; muscle tension; sleep disturbance . Sadness is also a normal reaction to exceptional events like unemployment, loss/grief or illness. Clinical Depression is a serious mental illness and has these symptoms:

Accepting new clients for individual adult counselling. I have a significant history of working with trauma and substance use, and I am trained in EMDR Therapy. I take a person-centered and wholistic approach, meeting you where you are at and collaborating with you on your healing goals. I’m experienced in both abstinence based and harm reduction approaches, viewing addiction as the symptom of underlying hurt/pain that often stems from trauma. My role is to ask questions, share information, support, and provide feedback while creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering space for healing. www.ckps.ca

The quote from William Shakespeare, "give thy negative thoughts no tongue" is an analysis of our internal thoughts process; what we believe, we become. Your internal held beliefs do not have to define your life. I can help you change your thoughts so you can change your world. Your internal thoughts have caused your life to spiral out of control. You may be struggling with a list of things including: depression, anxiety, substance abuse and/or divorce. Its time to change your thinking and bring your potential into focus.

I am a compassionate and growth-oriented counsellor dedicated to helping others on their personal life journeys. Having studied and worked in the mental health field for the majority of my adult life, I have gained a broad range of experience counselling adults of all walks of life. I am passionate about helping my clients deal with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction , PTSD and trauma, work-related issues, gender identity, sexual concerns, stress, body image, sleep issues, grief and loss, as well as life transitions.

Is it time to get some help with making a change in your life? Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns despite trying your best to do something different? My goal is to support and help people to become their best selves, whether it be to increase self-esteem, work through trauma issues from your past, or address your struggles with a bad habit or addiction . I have 15+ years of experience in working in addictions and working with people in various stages of readiness. I also support family members who have a loved one struggling with an addiction with a focus on finding hope and strength in this difficult situation.

I work mainly with challenges faced by women and children related to immigration and reintegration in another country, addiction , mental health, marginalization and relationships. My number one goal is to meet people where they are at and walk along with them on their journey towards a more rewarding and fulfilling one, where they can resolve or gain a different perspective on their situation, and is and learn new skills to help them through life. Clients strengths are highlighted and they are motivated to develop autonomy and confidence in their ability to make important decisions that affect their wellbeing.

A crucial part of being human is gaining awareness of one’s issues to bring healing, change and growth. My vision is to join you in your journey to self-discovery and healing as you realize your strength and resilience to develop positive and effective long-term change.

I recognize that seeking out therapy is a challenging decision for many and I have the opportunity to work with people through what are some of the most difficult times in their lives. I do this work because I love to celebrate the successes, absurdities, and challenges of my clients. I like to approach my clients with warmth, humor, and directness and I work hard to make my office a safe place for people to explore the darkness and the light that exists within them, and indeed all of us.

Sometimes RELATIONSHIP issues can feel overwhelming and as though things are cycling with no end in sight. The stress and uncertainty can be emotionally paralyzing or explosive. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, confused, stressed, or strained…I am here to support you as you gain clarity, peace, healing, and confidence. I hold a relational approach to recovery and healing and respect self-determination, as individuals find clarity in the direction that is best for them.

I am a Edmonton based Registered Psychologist with 10 years of experience in the field of addiction and mental health. I specialize in working with adults and teenagers (14+), and have had the privilege of walking alongside Client's in diverse settings with a wide range of psychological issues/concerns including addiction ( substance abuse, gambling...), life transition, life skills, coping skills, existential/spiritual crises, personality disorders, emotional regulation, trauma, anxiety, and depression.