Addiction Therapists in Rossland, BC
Kootenay Counselling - Gabriel Roy-Wright
Counsellor, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
Rossland, BC V0G
My individualized process is guided by your needs, wants, beliefs, and values. I use many approaches to support you: active listening, empathy, targeted psychological and social interventions, thought exercises, and goal setting. I help you understand how changing can improve your quality of life and how to take those difficult steps towards self-improvement. Our relationship will be based on mutual respect, empathy, professionalism, respect for diversity, and a focus on your rights to confidentiality and autonomy. I help with couples counselling, child, youth & family issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, and men's issues.
My individualized process is guided by your needs, wants, beliefs, and values. I use many approaches to support you: active listening, empathy, targeted psychological and social interventions, thought exercises, and goal setting. I help you understand how changing can improve your quality of life and how to take those difficult steps towards self-improvement. Our relationship will be based on mutual respect, empathy, professionalism, respect for diversity, and a focus on your rights to confidentiality and autonomy. I help with couples counselling, child, youth & family issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, and men's issues.
Dr. Sarah Sherrard, Registered Psychologist
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
Rossland, BC V0G
I am a Registered Psychologist (R.Psych.) with the College of Psychologists of BC. My home office is located in downtown Castlegar, British Columbia. I provide psychological, psycho-vocational, psycho-educational and learning disability assessments for children (ages 6-18) & adults, as well as individual therapy for adults & teens for trauma/PTSD, anxiety panic attacks, OCD, depression, chronic pain/illness, transitional life issues (i.e. bereavement, occupational), stress, relationship issues, and sleep problems. Please note I’m not currently accepting new therapy clients. For assessment inquiries, please email me.
I am a Registered Psychologist (R.Psych.) with the College of Psychologists of BC. My home office is located in downtown Castlegar, British Columbia. I provide psychological, psycho-vocational, psycho-educational and learning disability assessments for children (ages 6-18) & adults, as well as individual therapy for adults & teens for trauma/PTSD, anxiety panic attacks, OCD, depression, chronic pain/illness, transitional life issues (i.e. bereavement, occupational), stress, relationship issues, and sleep problems. Please note I’m not currently accepting new therapy clients. For assessment inquiries, please email me.
Nicole Ripley
Counsellor, BA, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rossland, BC V0G
Embrace the potential for true change at any stage of life. Whether contending with anxiety, negative thought cycles, concerns about your child, PTSD, anxiety, or facing a separation, I offer tailored short-term counseling for specific challenges and long-term therapy to delve into historical issues and enduring patterns. Together, we craft a personalized treatment plan aligned with your current needs, motivations, and strengths. Utilizing evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, DBT, EFT, and more, I'm driven to guide you in overcoming symptoms and related distress.
Embrace the potential for true change at any stage of life. Whether contending with anxiety, negative thought cycles, concerns about your child, PTSD, anxiety, or facing a separation, I offer tailored short-term counseling for specific challenges and long-term therapy to delve into historical issues and enduring patterns. Together, we craft a personalized treatment plan aligned with your current needs, motivations, and strengths. Utilizing evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, DBT, EFT, and more, I'm driven to guide you in overcoming symptoms and related distress.
Jo-Anne Madeleine Stoltz
Counsellor, PhD, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rossland, BC V0G (Online Only)
I work with clients from every walk of life who need support for a wide range of issues and challenges. I work with individuals facing anxiety, stress, depression, tough life choices, addictions, and many other issues. I work with couples to overcome conflict and strengthen their relationship, and I can help with post-divorce parenting challenges.
I work with clients from every walk of life who need support for a wide range of issues and challenges. I work with individuals facing anxiety, stress, depression, tough life choices, addictions, and many other issues. I work with couples to overcome conflict and strengthen their relationship, and I can help with post-divorce parenting challenges.
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Kai Grant
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Slocan Park, BC V0G (Online Only)
It is seeming all too normal these days to experience feelings of disconnection. A separation from ourselves, our passions, our bodies, our communities, etc. We spend so much time in our heads trying to figure out how to survive when we so desperately want to be thriving. Where has our aliveness gone? How do we get our bodies and our senses back online and truly show up for our unique experience?
It is seeming all too normal these days to experience feelings of disconnection. A separation from ourselves, our passions, our bodies, our communities, etc. We spend so much time in our heads trying to figure out how to survive when we so desperately want to be thriving. Where has our aliveness gone? How do we get our bodies and our senses back online and truly show up for our unique experience?
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Jennifer Kirkbride
Counsellor, MA, BA, RCC
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counselors (BCACC). I have specialized in working with adults and adolescents for over 14 years. I work with people experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, post partum depression and anxiety, anger, relationship problems, high risk behaviors, suicidal ideation, self harming, and substance use, among other issues.
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counselors (BCACC). I have specialized in working with adults and adolescents for over 14 years. I work with people experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, post partum depression and anxiety, anger, relationship problems, high risk behaviors, suicidal ideation, self harming, and substance use, among other issues.
Christel Mitchell
Counsellor, BSc, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
Penticton, BC V2A
I earned a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and a Master ‘s degree in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University, focusing on acquiring the skills to support persons living with mental health and substance use disorders, and their affected family members. I have several years of closely supervised experience in counselling youth, adults, couples, families, and groups As well, I continue to complete continuing education credits and consult with colleagues, to remain current in psychological theory/practice and ensure the highest quality of service is provided.
I earned a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and a Master ‘s degree in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University, focusing on acquiring the skills to support persons living with mental health and substance use disorders, and their affected family members. I have several years of closely supervised experience in counselling youth, adults, couples, families, and groups As well, I continue to complete continuing education credits and consult with colleagues, to remain current in psychological theory/practice and ensure the highest quality of service is provided.
Mary Graydon
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
I treat trauma - childhood, shock (eg. accidents, medical) and relational (eg. betrayal, bullying) utilizing IFS and EMDR. These models are experiential, not "talk therapy". I also offer Gottman Method couples counselling. While I see all adults, I have additional training in treating those suffering and addiction, their family members and adult children of alcoholics. Often, people impacted by addiction - their own or someone else's - carry the heavy burdens of shame, anxiety, low self-esteem and other extremely painful legacies. If you are ready to dive deeply into the roots of your distress, IFS and EMDR may be a fit for you.
I treat trauma - childhood, shock (eg. accidents, medical) and relational (eg. betrayal, bullying) utilizing IFS and EMDR. These models are experiential, not "talk therapy". I also offer Gottman Method couples counselling. While I see all adults, I have additional training in treating those suffering and addiction, their family members and adult children of alcoholics. Often, people impacted by addiction - their own or someone else's - carry the heavy burdens of shame, anxiety, low self-esteem and other extremely painful legacies. If you are ready to dive deeply into the roots of your distress, IFS and EMDR may be a fit for you.
Second Chances Counselling
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, BA, CAC II, CIAC, CCTACP
Verified Verified
West Kelowna, BC V4T
At Second Chances Counselling we offer a comprehensive range of therapies that are tailored to your specific situation. I have been working with both youth and adults for over 18 years in helping them to understand and treat addiction and mental health issues. I have extensive experience with anxiety because I have personally suffered with this disorder. I understand how debilitating the symptoms of anxiety can be to deal with in everyday life and believe because of this I am uniquely positioned to help you to overcome it.
At Second Chances Counselling we offer a comprehensive range of therapies that are tailored to your specific situation. I have been working with both youth and adults for over 18 years in helping them to understand and treat addiction and mental health issues. I have extensive experience with anxiety because I have personally suffered with this disorder. I understand how debilitating the symptoms of anxiety can be to deal with in everyday life and believe because of this I am uniquely positioned to help you to overcome it.
Joel M. Brazier
Counsellor, MSc, RPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1B
I am a Registered Professional Counsellor who has over 10 years experience in the Mental Health and Human Service field. I have a BA, with a Major in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Psychology in which I graduated with Honours. I have experience helping clients in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Self-harm, Substance Abuse, Bullying, Relationships, Family Conflict, and Parenting After Separation. I also work as a vender with ICBC and can help with any symptoms due to a motor vehicle accident.
I am a Registered Professional Counsellor who has over 10 years experience in the Mental Health and Human Service field. I have a BA, with a Major in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Psychology in which I graduated with Honours. I have experience helping clients in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Self-harm, Substance Abuse, Bullying, Relationships, Family Conflict, and Parenting After Separation. I also work as a vender with ICBC and can help with any symptoms due to a motor vehicle accident.
Don Straub
Counsellor, MA, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
I have 9 years of experience working in an addiction treatment centre.
70 years of life experience has been my best teacher (even though I have all the necessary professional training.) I have experienced loss when 2 spouses passed away from disease. I have won my own battles with cancer and addiction. I have raised 4 children, 2 step children (some with special needs) and now enjoy 12 grandchildren. I treat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and anger by addressing the root of the problem - trauma. I am trained in EMDR, which is useful in healing PTSD (both childhood and adult trauma). Within minutes (not months) the pain of trauma can be permanently erased and people are less triggered in life.
I have 9 years of experience working in an addiction treatment centre.
70 years of life experience has been my best teacher (even though I have all the necessary professional training.) I have experienced loss when 2 spouses passed away from disease. I have won my own battles with cancer and addiction. I have raised 4 children, 2 step children (some with special needs) and now enjoy 12 grandchildren. I treat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and anger by addressing the root of the problem - trauma. I am trained in EMDR, which is useful in healing PTSD (both childhood and adult trauma). Within minutes (not months) the pain of trauma can be permanently erased and people are less triggered in life.
Ciaran mc Donagh
Counsellor, MA, RCC-ACS
Verified Verified
Vernon, BC V1T (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My area of strengths and specialties include; Addiction and aftercare recovery ,complex trauma, self esteem, negative self image and anger management.
Hi, my name is Ciaran and I’m a registered Counsellors and Psychotherapists with over twenty years of supporting clients. Maybe you’re struggling with addiction or experience loss, grief, unhappiness and you’re experiencing a sense of being over-whelmed by a lack of direction with making some changes in your life. My goal is to help you work through whatever it is, in a supportive and safe space.
My area of strengths and specialties include; Addiction and aftercare recovery ,complex trauma, self esteem, negative self image and anger management.
Hi, my name is Ciaran and I’m a registered Counsellors and Psychotherapists with over twenty years of supporting clients. Maybe you’re struggling with addiction or experience loss, grief, unhappiness and you’re experiencing a sense of being over-whelmed by a lack of direction with making some changes in your life. My goal is to help you work through whatever it is, in a supportive and safe space.
Neru Sidhu
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Dr. Sidhu is an experienced psychologist with a warm, caring, and thoughtful approach. She can help navigate life’s hurdles and improve mood and anxiety issues, trauma, life transitions and relationships. Dr. Sidhu works collaboratively with you to become the best version of yourself. Dr. Sidhu has extensive training over the last 15 years with diverse populations including those with substance abuse and complex mental health issues.
Dr. Sidhu is an experienced psychologist with a warm, caring, and thoughtful approach. She can help navigate life’s hurdles and improve mood and anxiety issues, trauma, life transitions and relationships. Dr. Sidhu works collaboratively with you to become the best version of yourself. Dr. Sidhu has extensive training over the last 15 years with diverse populations including those with substance abuse and complex mental health issues.
Tracy Atkins
Counsellor, BSW, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Hello! My name is Tracy and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has been working with youth and adults with various mental health and substance use struggles for over fifteen years. I specialize in substance use, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, grief/loss, and low self-worth. Over the past five years I have also expanded my practice to include couples. Guiding my practice is a belief that behind these struggles are individuals with unique stories and lived experiences that connect to both suffering and strength. I strive to create a compassionate and safe space for exploring together experiences and desired change.
Hello! My name is Tracy and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has been working with youth and adults with various mental health and substance use struggles for over fifteen years. I specialize in substance use, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, grief/loss, and low self-worth. Over the past five years I have also expanded my practice to include couples. Guiding my practice is a belief that behind these struggles are individuals with unique stories and lived experiences that connect to both suffering and strength. I strive to create a compassionate and safe space for exploring together experiences and desired change.
Cory Arthurs, MC RCC
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
I am especially informed around women's issues, substance use, and trauma.
We all face challenges, obstacles, and the pain of our inner wounds- and you deserve a safe space to explore and heal from these experiences. Perhaps you are noticing the impacts of childhood experiences, past relationships, or recent events. Maybe life shifts and transitions are feeling heavy or confusing. I am here to support you in discovering what healing looks like for you, to allow us to gently approach the vulnerable parts of your experiences. You do not need to be alone in your next steps of your healing journey.
I am especially informed around women's issues, substance use, and trauma.
We all face challenges, obstacles, and the pain of our inner wounds- and you deserve a safe space to explore and heal from these experiences. Perhaps you are noticing the impacts of childhood experiences, past relationships, or recent events. Maybe life shifts and transitions are feeling heavy or confusing. I am here to support you in discovering what healing looks like for you, to allow us to gently approach the vulnerable parts of your experiences. You do not need to be alone in your next steps of your healing journey.
Barb Gladue
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, SRT, CPC, CT, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Midway, BC V0H
She is also a certified Sex Addiction Therapist.
Barb Gladue is invested in providing client centered counselling both in person and/or online. Information is woven through each session in order to prevent further breakdown in the individual, their relationships and/or their work performance. Barb's focus is on helping you find your authentic self. She can guide you through a process of taking a look at your current foundation to see where there may be cracks in it.
She is also a certified Sex Addiction Therapist.
Barb Gladue is invested in providing client centered counselling both in person and/or online. Information is woven through each session in order to prevent further breakdown in the individual, their relationships and/or their work performance. Barb's focus is on helping you find your authentic self. She can guide you through a process of taking a look at your current foundation to see where there may be cracks in it.
Janice Helle Psychological Services
Psychologist, BScPEd, BEd, MA
Verified Verified
Salmon ARM, BC V1E (Online Only)
As a Registered Psychologist I offer the best in emotional, mental, social, physical, and spiritual guidance. I can assess and help you with anxiety, depression and stress. I can also help with life transitions, relationships, conflict resolution, and communication issues. I have experience working with mental health and addiction issues. I can also plan a physical wellness program and help with weight management issues. I also work with students who have academic and learning issues. I do career counselling and can help you find your inner passions to live the life you want.
As a Registered Psychologist I offer the best in emotional, mental, social, physical, and spiritual guidance. I can assess and help you with anxiety, depression and stress. I can also help with life transitions, relationships, conflict resolution, and communication issues. I have experience working with mental health and addiction issues. I can also plan a physical wellness program and help with weight management issues. I also work with students who have academic and learning issues. I do career counselling and can help you find your inner passions to live the life you want.
Tracy Bauer
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Cranbrook, BC V1C
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.
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.
Neelma Singh
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y (Online Only)
My work consists of helping clients with anxiety, depression, self esteem, intimate partner violence, substance use, healing from past abuse, emotional regulation issues and interpersonal family conflict.
I understand how important it is to find the right fit in counselling so I offer all new clients an initial 20 minute consultation free of charge. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and work from a person-centered approach which respects that clients are the experts on their own lives and maintains the dignity of every person seeking care. Together we will collaborate to identify your goals in treatment and the interventions that are best suited to your needs. I also use a trauma informed approach for those who have experienced traumatic life events.
My work consists of helping clients with anxiety, depression, self esteem, intimate partner violence, substance use, healing from past abuse, emotional regulation issues and interpersonal family conflict.
I understand how important it is to find the right fit in counselling so I offer all new clients an initial 20 minute consultation free of charge. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and work from a person-centered approach which respects that clients are the experts on their own lives and maintains the dignity of every person seeking care. Together we will collaborate to identify your goals in treatment and the interventions that are best suited to your needs. I also use a trauma informed approach for those who have experienced traumatic life events.
Dean Nicholson
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Cranbrook, BC V1C
Areas I have expertise in include depression and anxiety, childhood and adult trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, self-esteem, life transitions, spiritual growth, and substance misuse and addictions.
I am currently accepting new clients. We all face difficult times in our lives. If you find that more of your energy is going into managing life’s challenges rather than enjoying life’s beauty, that is when the support of a skilled therapist can help. Drawing on my experience as a therapist and mindfulness practitioner, I love to support people to move beyond stuck patterns and limiting beliefs, to live richer lives of meaning, joy and purpose. If you feel there is meant to be more to your life, if you are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and greater freedom, I am here to help.
Areas I have expertise in include depression and anxiety, childhood and adult trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, self-esteem, life transitions, spiritual growth, and substance misuse and addictions.
I am currently accepting new clients. We all face difficult times in our lives. If you find that more of your energy is going into managing life’s challenges rather than enjoying life’s beauty, that is when the support of a skilled therapist can help. Drawing on my experience as a therapist and mindfulness practitioner, I love to support people to move beyond stuck patterns and limiting beliefs, to live richer lives of meaning, joy and purpose. If you feel there is meant to be more to your life, if you are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and greater freedom, I am here to help.
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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.