Addiction Therapists in T2P
Shawn Canning
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
Are you struggling to break your bad habits and keep healthy relationships? Maybe you're repeating unhelpful behaviors no matter how hard you try to change. Are you dealing with the consequences of impulsive decisions, losing control, or substance use? Often, these actions are the ways you learned to cope with the stresses of life to protect yourself or overcome challenges during difficult periods. When these coping mechanisms show up in life and relationships, they frequently contribute to conflict and pain. I help individual and couples better understand themselves and make lasting change with solo or marriage counselling.
Are you struggling to break your bad habits and keep healthy relationships? Maybe you're repeating unhelpful behaviors no matter how hard you try to change. Are you dealing with the consequences of impulsive decisions, losing control, or substance use? Often, these actions are the ways you learned to cope with the stresses of life to protect yourself or overcome challenges during difficult periods. When these coping mechanisms show up in life and relationships, they frequently contribute to conflict and pain. I help individual and couples better understand themselves and make lasting change with solo or marriage counselling.
Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate, RPC-C
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2P (Online Only)
I have 15 years of experience dealing with addictions and understand how unresolved trauma can lead to substance abuse, unhealthy relationships and lifestyle, as well as mental health complications including anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.
I help people learn to forgive themselves for the things they had to do in order to survive. I believe that when we feel safe in our body and free from the shackles of our past, we can create our dream reality. By honouring our sensitive nature, and creating a safe space to explore, we can set our inner child free - inviting playfulness, humour, and curiosity to the healing process. We are not what has happened to us, we are who we choose to become. I'm here to help you discover who you truly are on a soul level.
I have 15 years of experience dealing with addictions and understand how unresolved trauma can lead to substance abuse, unhealthy relationships and lifestyle, as well as mental health complications including anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.
I help people learn to forgive themselves for the things they had to do in order to survive. I believe that when we feel safe in our body and free from the shackles of our past, we can create our dream reality. By honouring our sensitive nature, and creating a safe space to explore, we can set our inner child free - inviting playfulness, humour, and curiosity to the healing process. We are not what has happened to us, we are who we choose to become. I'm here to help you discover who you truly are on a soul level.
Stacey Kimberly Lock
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
Offering: Mood disorder and emotional regulation support, Trauma focused reprocessing, Parent-teen mediation, behavioural and/or substance addiction counselling, mindfulness meditation, body positivity, and always providing a judgement-free safe space to share, and be heard.
Are you, or a family member struggling with an addiction and/or mental health challenge? Have you experienced a traumatic event that has created a significant challenge in your life? Are you a front line worker and feeling the impact of prolonged stress? My hope is that I can provide tools, support, and resources to help understand the pathway to care. I understand the struggles of life can be overwhelming. I believe that the support that I offer you will help you on the road to resilience, self empowerment, recovery, and healing.
Offering: Mood disorder and emotional regulation support, Trauma focused reprocessing, Parent-teen mediation, behavioural and/or substance addiction counselling, mindfulness meditation, body positivity, and always providing a judgement-free safe space to share, and be heard.
Are you, or a family member struggling with an addiction and/or mental health challenge? Have you experienced a traumatic event that has created a significant challenge in your life? Are you a front line worker and feeling the impact of prolonged stress? My hope is that I can provide tools, support, and resources to help understand the pathway to care. I understand the struggles of life can be overwhelming. I believe that the support that I offer you will help you on the road to resilience, self empowerment, recovery, and healing.
Mariya Sytnyk
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2P (Online Only)
Do you feel like life is chaos and you’re all alone? Like none of your relationships are working out and that there’s always a crisis to address? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too much or too sensitive and that you need to get over things that have happened to you in the past. Whether you have been diagnosed with BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, or are struggling with feeling chronically suicidal, managing you addiction, or feel emotionally out of control, HopeStart Therapy is dedicated to validating and supporting individuals to address these experiences, figure out what’s going on, and find practical skills to grow into living the life you want.
Do you feel like life is chaos and you’re all alone? Like none of your relationships are working out and that there’s always a crisis to address? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too much or too sensitive and that you need to get over things that have happened to you in the past. Whether you have been diagnosed with BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, or are struggling with feeling chronically suicidal, managing you addiction, or feel emotionally out of control, HopeStart Therapy is dedicated to validating and supporting individuals to address these experiences, figure out what’s going on, and find practical skills to grow into living the life you want.
Sabrina Sbarzella Art Therapy
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA, DVATI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
Those who chose to work with me are often on a journey of self-discovery and reflection and may have experienced the impacts of trauma, substance abuse, anxiety and depression. The clients I work with want to experience an environment that is non-judgmental and collaborative, where they feel respected, heard, and supported. I enjoy working with teens, and adults in individual and group settings. I am 2SLGBTQ+ and neurodiversity-affirming.
Those who chose to work with me are often on a journey of self-discovery and reflection and may have experienced the impacts of trauma, substance abuse, anxiety and depression. The clients I work with want to experience an environment that is non-judgmental and collaborative, where they feel respected, heard, and supported. I enjoy working with teens, and adults in individual and group settings. I am 2SLGBTQ+ and neurodiversity-affirming.
Recovery Calgary
Pre-Licensed Professional, CCAC, ASAT
Not Verified Not Verified
Calgary, AB T2P
Sex Addiction Therapist (ASAT) and Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor (CCAC) Specializing in Substance Abuse and Sex Addiction.
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.
Sex Addiction Therapist (ASAT) and Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor (CCAC) Specializing in Substance Abuse and Sex Addiction.
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.
Dr. Jessica M. McLachlan
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
I'm passionate about harm reduction and my approach to substance misuse and psychedelic integration is guided by these principles.
We all experience periods in life when we can benefit from professional support and guidance. I'm a PhD level clinical psychologist and my role is to provide a welcoming and non-judgemental space where we can focus on what's important to you. Perhaps you are interested in working on depression or anxiety, integrating a psychedelic experience, managing stress more effectively, or adjusting to one of life’s transitions; perhaps you are interested in exploring long-standing beliefs and patterns that are unhelpful.
I'm passionate about harm reduction and my approach to substance misuse and psychedelic integration is guided by these principles.
We all experience periods in life when we can benefit from professional support and guidance. I'm a PhD level clinical psychologist and my role is to provide a welcoming and non-judgemental space where we can focus on what's important to you. Perhaps you are interested in working on depression or anxiety, integrating a psychedelic experience, managing stress more effectively, or adjusting to one of life’s transitions; perhaps you are interested in exploring long-standing beliefs and patterns that are unhelpful.
Mary-Jean Malyszka - Clinical Sex Therapist
Psychologist, MA, RPsych, DAACS
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2P
With a specialization in clinical sex therapy and sex addiction, I work with people on challenges surrounding sexual intimacy, increasing sexual desire and function, sexual compulsivity, exploring sexual lifestyles, infertility support, and gender identity.
Please note, as of September 15, 2023 I have moved to Suite 502, 933 17th Ave. S.W., Calgary AB T2T 5R6. Relationships have different seasons and cycles. Challenges can arise however when great sex (or any intimacy at all) is a distant memory, communication becomes stuck, and a feeling of closeness is longed for again. These are all signs that a different approach is needed to end the frustration and created a renewed aliveness. The desire for intimacy, to feel connected, and to matter are key aspects of who we are as human beings.
With a specialization in clinical sex therapy and sex addiction, I work with people on challenges surrounding sexual intimacy, increasing sexual desire and function, sexual compulsivity, exploring sexual lifestyles, infertility support, and gender identity.
Please note, as of September 15, 2023 I have moved to Suite 502, 933 17th Ave. S.W., Calgary AB T2T 5R6. Relationships have different seasons and cycles. Challenges can arise however when great sex (or any intimacy at all) is a distant memory, communication becomes stuck, and a feeling of closeness is longed for again. These are all signs that a different approach is needed to end the frustration and created a renewed aliveness. The desire for intimacy, to feel connected, and to matter are key aspects of who we are as human beings.
Lindsey Stephenson
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
I specialize in a wide range of issues ranging from recovery from narcissistic abuse, career dissatisfaction, finding meaning and purpose, to anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma.
Would you like to change your life? Are you unsure what that means, or afraid of what it entails? Change can be scary, but you don’t have to do it alone. People describe me as someone who is warm, authentic, safe and accepting. My desire for you is that you don’t just manage symptoms, but you are able to get to the root of issues, find healing there, and experience deep, transformational, and lasting change – change not based on willpower but change that is felt, experienced, and real. In working with me, you may feel relief, find peace, begin to hope again, and start to enjoy life in a way you didn’t think was possible.
I specialize in a wide range of issues ranging from recovery from narcissistic abuse, career dissatisfaction, finding meaning and purpose, to anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma.
Would you like to change your life? Are you unsure what that means, or afraid of what it entails? Change can be scary, but you don’t have to do it alone. People describe me as someone who is warm, authentic, safe and accepting. My desire for you is that you don’t just manage symptoms, but you are able to get to the root of issues, find healing there, and experience deep, transformational, and lasting change – change not based on willpower but change that is felt, experienced, and real. In working with me, you may feel relief, find peace, begin to hope again, and start to enjoy life in a way you didn’t think was possible.
Northern Winds Therapy and Wholistic Healing
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2P
We work daily with anxiety and depression but we also have extensive experience in addiction, trauma, identity/adoption issues, abandonment, and many other unfortunate life experiences.
If your struggling with unresolved issues, experiencing relationship problems, struggling with stress, anxiety or maybe you just don't know why you feel the way you do. We help you look at you, your personal situations and your environment in order to help you make sense of what's going on. At Northern Winds, our objective is to help you move on with your life and let go of the past. We help you look at your situations and environment with a different perspective, which in turn can help you make different choices. Service within 24 hours of initial contact, fair competitive rates with quality service and expertise.
We work daily with anxiety and depression but we also have extensive experience in addiction, trauma, identity/adoption issues, abandonment, and many other unfortunate life experiences.
If your struggling with unresolved issues, experiencing relationship problems, struggling with stress, anxiety or maybe you just don't know why you feel the way you do. We help you look at you, your personal situations and your environment in order to help you make sense of what's going on. At Northern Winds, our objective is to help you move on with your life and let go of the past. We help you look at your situations and environment with a different perspective, which in turn can help you make different choices. Service within 24 hours of initial contact, fair competitive rates with quality service and expertise.
Caroline Iannone
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
I have over 20 years of counselling experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I have experience working with clients struggling with a diverse range of issues including life transitions, stress management, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, anger, family of origin issues and substance abuse. I admire the courage it takes to seek counselling to work through life’s challenges. I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental, compassionate environment that is built on respect, warmth, openness and honesty.
I have over 20 years of counselling experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I have experience working with clients struggling with a diverse range of issues including life transitions, stress management, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, anger, family of origin issues and substance abuse. I admire the courage it takes to seek counselling to work through life’s challenges. I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental, compassionate environment that is built on respect, warmth, openness and honesty.
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Calgary, AB T2P
Vanessa is a dedicated psychologist with a profound commitment to the well-being of her clients. Her extensive clinical expertise spans a range of areas, including 2sLGBTQIA+ mental health, PTSD and complex trauma, eating disorders, addictions, and concurrent disorders. Vanessa approaches each client with a unique blend of empathy, understanding, and evidence-based interventions.
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Stephen Lee Roberts
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Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
Have you experienced trauma that is negatively impacting your daily life? Are you experiencing performance anxiety, blocks, slumps, Focal Dystonia and/or want to expand performance/creativity? Do you have behaviors associated with craving, temporary relief, and long-term negative consequences that you are unable to stop? Brainspotting locates, targets, processes, and releases trauma in the brain and body, expanding performance and creativity, from the source.
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Bradley Lewis
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
Have you ever been told that you are being ‘too sensitive’, or ‘too much’? Do you feel overwhelmed when you try to express your emotions and end up feeling anxious about them instead? Perhaps you are struggling with negative beliefs about yourself or have overpowering emotions that have kept you suffering for a long time. What makes these concerns more difficult is feeling that close ones in your life may not understand or accept your struggles. Through striking a balance between acceptance and learning new ways to manage emotions, you will have the opportunity to live the life you value.
Have you ever been told that you are being ‘too sensitive’, or ‘too much’? Do you feel overwhelmed when you try to express your emotions and end up feeling anxious about them instead? Perhaps you are struggling with negative beliefs about yourself or have overpowering emotions that have kept you suffering for a long time. What makes these concerns more difficult is feeling that close ones in your life may not understand or accept your struggles. Through striking a balance between acceptance and learning new ways to manage emotions, you will have the opportunity to live the life you value.
Abbey Pinder
Psychologist, MaFP, R Psych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2P
Are you going through or have you recently gone through a significant life transition or loss? Are you noticing you are not quite handling things the way you used to or are feeling as if you are living in survival mode? I have dedicated my career to supporting folks in making meaningful change in their life. I specialize in helping folks recover from Grief and Loss, and I do not just mean loss from losing a love one. I can help folks experiencing all sorts of loss ranging from the loss of a career, a friendship, an intimate relationship, a pet, etc.
Are you going through or have you recently gone through a significant life transition or loss? Are you noticing you are not quite handling things the way you used to or are feeling as if you are living in survival mode? I have dedicated my career to supporting folks in making meaningful change in their life. I specialize in helping folks recover from Grief and Loss, and I do not just mean loss from losing a love one. I can help folks experiencing all sorts of loss ranging from the loss of a career, a friendship, an intimate relationship, a pet, etc.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
Are you feeling helpless, stressed, anxious, depressed, traumatized, grieving, struggling with OCD, parenting, or other life issues? I’m here to tell you that I have your back and will walk the walk with you in solving these problems that life may have presented you. Is there also a possibility that you may be scared, overwhelmed or discouraged by the thought of attending therapy? Well, be rest assured that these kinds of feelings are normal whenever we consider making the tough changes, we so desire in our lives. Congratulations, you have taken the right first steps by summing up the courage to seek help and support!
Are you feeling helpless, stressed, anxious, depressed, traumatized, grieving, struggling with OCD, parenting, or other life issues? I’m here to tell you that I have your back and will walk the walk with you in solving these problems that life may have presented you. Is there also a possibility that you may be scared, overwhelmed or discouraged by the thought of attending therapy? Well, be rest assured that these kinds of feelings are normal whenever we consider making the tough changes, we so desire in our lives. Congratulations, you have taken the right first steps by summing up the courage to seek help and support!
Christie Spronk: Ampersand Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
Life can be challenging and asking for help can be hard. It takes a lot of courage and I'm so glad you're here. With 25 years of experience in the mental health and addictions field, I use an eclectic, and collaborative approach to therapy utilizing a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. Drawing from a variety of tools, techniques, and approaches allows me to meet you where you are at. Regardless of the approach we use, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is imperative to create a supportive and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Life can be challenging and asking for help can be hard. It takes a lot of courage and I'm so glad you're here. With 25 years of experience in the mental health and addictions field, I use an eclectic, and collaborative approach to therapy utilizing a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. Drawing from a variety of tools, techniques, and approaches allows me to meet you where you are at. Regardless of the approach we use, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is imperative to create a supportive and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Joanne Ginter
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2P
I have been a registered psychologist for nearly 40 years. I have been part of the healing journeys for individuals of all ages (child to seniors), couples and families. I don't know if I have an ideal client other than someone who is open to sharing the story of their life and developing resiliency in some way. With children and youth, they have a special place given their vulnerability and yet wonderful creativity.
I have been a registered psychologist for nearly 40 years. I have been part of the healing journeys for individuals of all ages (child to seniors), couples and families. I don't know if I have an ideal client other than someone who is open to sharing the story of their life and developing resiliency in some way. With children and youth, they have a special place given their vulnerability and yet wonderful creativity.
Rachelle Diamond
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
Have you been feeling really stuck in your head lately and/or getting unexplainable physical symptoms? Are you procrastinating more, feeling less productive, and overall not coping as well as you feel you once were? My name is Rachelle and I specialize in identifying and treating stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and more. There are many ways in which stress can present and many underlying causes to the symptoms you may be experiencing. It is my mission to help you get to the root of your distress. I can assist you with implementing new coping strategies and ultimately getting back to living a life you care about!
Have you been feeling really stuck in your head lately and/or getting unexplainable physical symptoms? Are you procrastinating more, feeling less productive, and overall not coping as well as you feel you once were? My name is Rachelle and I specialize in identifying and treating stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and more. There are many ways in which stress can present and many underlying causes to the symptoms you may be experiencing. It is my mission to help you get to the root of your distress. I can assist you with implementing new coping strategies and ultimately getting back to living a life you care about!
Tayler Schenkeveld
Counsellor, RCAT, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
Do you struggle with the question, “Tell me about yourself”? Do you find that negative self-talk, self-criticism, or shame can show up under stress? Growing up in stressful or unsupportive environments can sometimes impact how we view ourselves, others and the world. No matter what your age, reclaiming yourself is possible. My name is Tayler, and I specialize in supporting adults in exploring and embracing their identities. I have noticed that negative self-talk, difficulties with self-image, identity crisis, and other concerns with self-esteem can be rooted in past pain or struggles from the past.
Do you struggle with the question, “Tell me about yourself”? Do you find that negative self-talk, self-criticism, or shame can show up under stress? Growing up in stressful or unsupportive environments can sometimes impact how we view ourselves, others and the world. No matter what your age, reclaiming yourself is possible. My name is Tayler, and I specialize in supporting adults in exploring and embracing their identities. I have noticed that negative self-talk, difficulties with self-image, identity crisis, and other concerns with self-esteem can be rooted in past pain or struggles from the past.
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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.