Addiction Therapists in St Albert, AB
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Andrea Stratton
Psychologist, MC, BPA, RPsych
Verified
Verified
I work from a client-centered and collaborative approach in which I believe that individuals are the experts of their own lives and have skills that can be utilized and explored. For close to sixteen years I have worked closely with individuals impacted by trauma and
substance
use concerns. Further, I have worked closely within law enforcement services. My focus includes those individuals impacted by addictions, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Not only do I process through current presenting concerns, I will also assess early life experiences and relationships.
Michelle Finley
Counsellor, Bsc, MA, CCC
Verified
Verified
I was
Addiction
Counsellor for 12+ years, was a Police Officer for 7+ years .
I work with anxiety, emotional overwhelm and burnout. Sometimes the little things become too much. Maybe you can't get a situation out of your head, are anxious/ hurt by something said or done or have the urge to walk away when you don't really want to. Maybe you want to speak up and set boundaries, release some of the emotional baggage that seems stuck and have more control over your emotions versus them controlling you. Sometimes our motivation is to stop passing on unhealthy patterns to our kids and not taking stuff out on those closest to us.
Not accepting new clients
Country Women Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, PhD, CCC, ICADC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Rooted in the country, I am an experienced counselling therapist providing support to (mostly) rural women. Rural women - a unique culture with unique concerns, issues, and goals. I specialize in trauma and
addiction
and the inevitable hardship and heartache resulting. From a feminist perspective, I offer expertise and caring based in scientific research, neuroscience, body-brain connection, and dialogue. Sessions are gentle, informative, and effective. Together, as a team, you and I explore symptoms, heal wounds, address issues, and forge change, wellbeing, and empowerment. All with an open heart :-)
Tracy McGimpsey
Psychologist, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with people with
substance
use concerns, couples, and LGBTQ2S+ adults. Together, we can identify the root cause of your concerns such as the purpose of
substance
use, the cause of conflict in your relationship and why the same argument seems to keep happening, or how to navigate a world that seems to be against you. We can work together on those concerns to address
substance
use, resolve relationship conflict and increase connection, and have a safe space to be you without judgment or fear. I'll work with you to help you achieve your goals, whatever they are.
Lisa M Porret
Psychologist, RPsych, MSc, BA
Verified
Verified
You may have a concern related to your to your mood, relationships,
addiction
, work, overall stress, or are having symptoms that you don’t understand.
I work with adults and youth who want to work through any kind of suffering. This may involve building a life worth living, learning healthy emotional control. to feel better overall, or stopping a nagging problem.
Gina Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Life can be challenging. We've all been there. And sometimes we need a little extra support to get through them. I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker. I have been working as a social worker for more than 24 years. I have worked in a hospital in mental health for 15 years and have transitioned my knowledge and experience into private practice. I work primarily with adults who struggle with borderline personality, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and
substance
abuse. I also offer online services to those NWT, Nunavut, Yukon and Ontario.
Tracy Bauer
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified
Verified
I have worked with a broad range of psychological issues, including depression, anxiety,
addiction
, physical and sexual abuse, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship issues, anger management and group therapy.
I am a Registered Psychologist with a private practice in St Albert, Alberta. My experience is with individual, both adults and children, relationship, and family therapy. I am registered under the governing body, College of Alberta Psychologists. I have many years experience in the areas of Mental Health and Addictions. I have been practicing psychotherapy since graduating from Gonzaga University in 1998 with a Masters in Counselling.
Amanda de Guerre
Psychologist, PhD, MA, RPsych
Verified
Verified
Often the clients I work with struggle with complex mental health and problematic behaviours that impact their daily functioning. I have significant experience working with Veterans, First Responders and Emergency Personal. I provide therapy for Trauma & PTSD,
Addiction
, Disordered Eating Behaviours, Depression & Anxiety, and many other concerns. In therapy, you will learn skills to manage times of distress, gain more control over your emotions and thoughts, and build relationship skills.
Mike Shea
Counsellor, RTC, CRS, PRA
Verified
Verified
I help people transition from an unmanageable life of
addiction
or mental health concerns to a meaningful life in recovery. I also aid family and friends in finding helpful and healthy strategies in dealing with loved ones they are concerned about. Witnessing the miraculous transformations in clients is incredibly rewarding, and I am grateful and honoured to be trusted in helping others in the journey of recovery.
JDC Psychological Services
Psychologist, BA, MC, RPsych
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Hi! You've taken the first step in searching for help - let me help you take the next one. I am a registered psychologist with a passion for helping people recover from their past, learn new ways of navigating their present, and discover their life's purpose. I work with a variety of life concerns - including trauma, abuse,
addiction
, stress/anxiety, depression, emotions management and issues of faith. I believe that every person has the capacity for love, joy and peace in their lives. And that we can all use a little help along the way.
Dean (David) Buhr
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Feeling distant from your spouse? Fighting with your teen? Struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, or
addiction
? Experienced trauma? I work with a variety of clients, but particularly enjoy problems in which clients that have felt misunderstood or mistreated. This includes working with adolescents, parent-teen conflict, relationship difficulties in both individuals and couples, addictions, anger or anxiety management, trauma, and Borderline Personality Disorder. In many of the clients I see, fear confusion are often barriers to a satisfying life. Healing often comes through gaining confidence in areas one can control.
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Summit Counselling Services
Psychologist, BA, MC, CAATP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Some of our areas of practice are trauma, performance/sports psych, depression, anxiety, stress,
addiction
, grief/loss, relationship conflict, eco-grief, infertility, prenatal and postpartum concerns, mood disorders, personality disorders, couples and family counselling and life transitions.
Whatever your are hoping to work on - we are here to help. Our team is just as unique as you are. Each therapist at Summit works in their own unique way, each specializing in different areas. Our aim is to provide the most effective individualized service for each client we see. We all have skills and resources to work through life's challenges, our goal is to help you find those within yourself. Together we will develop a plan to strategically address your areas of concern and create lasting positive change. Our role is to provide a safe, nonjudgemental space where you can explore ways to create positive life change.
Freda Doyle
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals and families who have experienced trauma,
substance
use, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship challenges. I have a special interest in intergenerational trauma and supporting people who experience challenges finding the support that they need.
Wendy Myshak
Counsellor, RTC, CT, BA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I take an intuitive and heart centred approach to therapy in the areas of
addiction
and recovery, spiritual emergency, depression, and generational trauma.
Do you see yourself reflected in any of the following descriptions? You feel an intuitive sense that it is time to connect with your true nature. You need to integrate works with expanded states of consciousness, make sense of deep experiences or you are going through a spiritual emergency. That you are looking for someone who will accompany you with respect in the search for your own spiritual path. You feel fine but you feel the desire to go through a process of personal growth, developing your resources and potential.
Krista Wright
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
She has experience working with individuals aged 10 and up struggling with trauma, anxiety, anger or behavioral concerns, body image/self esteem concerns, relationship struggles, self-harm,
substance
or technology addictions.
We can often feel alone, ashamed or confused when we are struggling and wonder what to do in these moments. Krista takes pride in being your team-mate through this process. As someone who has experienced life’s unexpected curve-balls along with the distress and joy that can come along with them, Krista strives for her clients to feel unconditionally supported in therapy sessions. Her approach is person centered with a healthy sprinkle of humour to help you navigate life’s difficult times. Krista has over 7 years of experience helping adolescents and adults.
Teela Tomassetti
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP, BA, CCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in the area of birth trauma, various forms of trauma such as sexual assault, domestic violence, and tragic losses, general mental health and
addiction
.
I am passionate about the work that I do and feel that it is a privilege to be in this role. I believe in walking alongside my clients and respect that this is their journey and that they are the experts of their own lives. I feel that everyone is unique and thus my counselling approach flexes to meet your individual needs by blending techniques. I believe that it is essential to create a warm, inviting and engaging space for you. One that creates a sense of safety and security as you work through the challenges that brought you to me.
Best Bodies Counselling & Hypnotherapy Inc.
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
Our passion is providing space and healing to people who have been through traumatic/challenging experiences. We offer both in-person and virtual on-line therapy. We are truly passionate about empowering individuals and helping them in overcoming life’s challenges and improving their well-being. Our team of therapists include a combination of psychologists, counselling therapists and a registered clinical hypnotherapist some of which whom have over 20 years of experience. We are committed to providing Individual, family and couples counselling to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Silverlining Psychological Services Ltd
Psychologist, BSc , MCPsych
Verified
Verified
20 years ago I began work in mental health as respite care. I later completed my professional goals of becoming a psychologist. It was always my goal to encourage hope and well being in the lives of others who may struggle to find their place. From the moment we are born we search for connection, love, and a sense of belonging. Growing up, in life this journey can be fraught with struggle, trauma, pain, and loss. But there is a silver lining. Amidst adversity we find courage and authenticity. We can find acceptance and the understanding of self compassion and empathy, that leads into true connection with ourselves and others.
Best Bodies Counselling & Hypnotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, BSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I am a registered social worker with many years of experience working with individuals of varying ages and backgrounds, with a focus on challenges within families, depression, anxiety, addictions, caregiver burnout, people living with chronic health conditions, pain and those whose lives are impacted by cognitive decline/dementia, and older adults. I have a passion for providing person-centered, solution-focused and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for individuals who want to work through barriers and challenges in their lives and meeting people where they are at.
Ruth Pullam
Counsellor, BA, MC, CCC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
When we make the choice to do therapeutic work, it is a significant step in creating change in our lives. It offers the opportunity to heal and become more fully the person we choose to be. The therapeutic process encourages us to be present, compassionate, and open to new experiences. The hope of clarity, possibility of creating positive changes, making decisions, and feeling more hopeful about life. I am a gentle, supportive, heartfelt, and engaged therapist. I work from a stance of compassion with the understanding that through compassion for self and others we have the capacity to create change in our life.
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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.