Addiction Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Through effective relationship counseling, addiction counseling and trauma therapy, we have successfully helped thousands of clients reach their personal and relationship goals.
Our team is skilled in working with addiction issues, anxiety and depression issues, early childhood trauma, and the Developmental Model of Couples therapy. We understand that life is difficult. We know that relationships are often disappointing or just plain painful. We are here to help you turn these difficulties into opportunities for growth.
Through effective relationship counseling, addiction counseling and trauma therapy, we have successfully helped thousands of clients reach their personal and relationship goals.
Our team is skilled in working with addiction issues, anxiety and depression issues, early childhood trauma, and the Developmental Model of Couples therapy. We understand that life is difficult. We know that relationships are often disappointing or just plain painful. We are here to help you turn these difficulties into opportunities for growth.
Welcome to my page. This is a first step in looking for the right professional who can help you and I hope I can make this process easy for you. You may feel like something is not right in your life; you may feel dissatisfied with yourself or may be experiencing unsettling changes. I help people when they feel stressed, anxious, and may have a sense of loneliness even though not necessarily alone.
Welcome to my page. This is a first step in looking for the right professional who can help you and I hope I can make this process easy for you. You may feel like something is not right in your life; you may feel dissatisfied with yourself or may be experiencing unsettling changes. I help people when they feel stressed, anxious, and may have a sense of loneliness even though not necessarily alone.
Anxiety, worry, depression, or stress can prevent us from enjoying the life we desire. What we think and feel can shape our reality, how we navigate the world, and also influence how others respond to us. This is because our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are all connected and are constantly creating feedback loops – both positive and negative. Sometimes life throws unexpected curveballs that trigger a downward spiral that (at the time) can feel impossible to recover from. Although difficult events can be destabilizing, confusing, and painful they can also offer us the greatest opportunity for growth.
Anxiety, worry, depression, or stress can prevent us from enjoying the life we desire. What we think and feel can shape our reality, how we navigate the world, and also influence how others respond to us. This is because our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are all connected and are constantly creating feedback loops – both positive and negative. Sometimes life throws unexpected curveballs that trigger a downward spiral that (at the time) can feel impossible to recover from. Although difficult events can be destabilizing, confusing, and painful they can also offer us the greatest opportunity for growth.
Whatever has brought you here—the weariness of depression, the struggle of addiction, the heaviness of anxiety, the uncertainty of life in its entirety—I welcome you.
I specialize in relationship issues for individuals and couples; addiction and recovery, including harm reduction; and general supportive counselling. These issues might present as toxic relationships, codependency, breakups, suicidal ideation, communication conflicts, and even the little traumas of our everyday lives that can grow to be so overwhelming.
Whatever has brought you here—the weariness of depression, the struggle of addiction, the heaviness of anxiety, the uncertainty of life in its entirety—I welcome you.
I specialize in relationship issues for individuals and couples; addiction and recovery, including harm reduction; and general supportive counselling. These issues might present as toxic relationships, codependency, breakups, suicidal ideation, communication conflicts, and even the little traumas of our everyday lives that can grow to be so overwhelming.
With other individuals, we process and work through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, life changes, and addiction/ substance abuse.
I work from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens, which is the foundation of my theraputic practice. Every person is different, therefore I tailor each session based on my client's needs. I take a holistic lens to my counselling practice and it is informed by my education, lived experiences, and wisdom from elders and mentors.
With other individuals, we process and work through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, life changes, and addiction/ substance abuse.
I work from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens, which is the foundation of my theraputic practice. Every person is different, therefore I tailor each session based on my client's needs. I take a holistic lens to my counselling practice and it is informed by my education, lived experiences, and wisdom from elders and mentors.
My therapeutic approach has been influenced by a range of disciplines and anti-oppressive frameworks - however, my practice is most influenced by Narrative Therapy. Narrative therapy invites the therapist and person seeking change to work collaboratively in unpacking unhelpful narratives that are carried and re-authoring our own narratives towards new, helpful changes. Problems often dominate the story of who we are and help us to make unhelpful conclusions about ourselves. In fact, many people report that those problems can completely consume their sense of who they are. From this approach, I hold the stance that ‘you are not the problem, the problem is the problem’ (White, M) and together, we can explore how problems may be dominating your story, working together to re-author it. In my experience I have worked with many individuals, families, and couples renegotiating their relationship to various problems. Contact me today to discuss re-authoring your narrative.
My therapeutic approach has been influenced by a range of disciplines and anti-oppressive frameworks - however, my practice is most influenced by Narrative Therapy. Narrative therapy invites the therapist and person seeking change to work collaboratively in unpacking unhelpful narratives that are carried and re-authoring our own narratives towards new, helpful changes. Problems often dominate the story of who we are and help us to make unhelpful conclusions about ourselves. In fact, many people report that those problems can completely consume their sense of who they are. From this approach, I hold the stance that ‘you are not the problem, the problem is the problem’ (White, M) and together, we can explore how problems may be dominating your story, working together to re-author it. In my experience I have worked with many individuals, families, and couples renegotiating their relationship to various problems. Contact me today to discuss re-authoring your narrative.
I also specialize in a harm-reduction, non-abstinence approach to alcohol and opiate use, helping clients create healthier relationships with drinking without requiring full sobriety.
I offer counselling that is practical, logical, and focused on real change. While many therapists emphasize endless conversation, my approach goes further. I combine a safe, supportive space with psycho-education on key life topics and strategies you can use right away. Rooted in Adlerian therapy, I help you uncover unhelpful patterns, make sense of your experiences, and build resilience. My goal is not to keep you in therapy forever but to equip you with tools and insights that last a lifetime, so you leave feeling confident, capable, and ready to handle challenges independently.
I also specialize in a harm-reduction, non-abstinence approach to alcohol and opiate use, helping clients create healthier relationships with drinking without requiring full sobriety.
I offer counselling that is practical, logical, and focused on real change. While many therapists emphasize endless conversation, my approach goes further. I combine a safe, supportive space with psycho-education on key life topics and strategies you can use right away. Rooted in Adlerian therapy, I help you uncover unhelpful patterns, make sense of your experiences, and build resilience. My goal is not to keep you in therapy forever but to equip you with tools and insights that last a lifetime, so you leave feeling confident, capable, and ready to handle challenges independently.
Do you often feel anxious without a clear cause, find it hard to slow down, feel emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected? These experiences often signal deeper emotions that are hard to access due to unresolved past experiences or trauma. Throughout life, especially in early relationships, we develop strategies to maintain connections and manage anxiety around our emotions. While adaptive, these strategies often become barriers in relationships and to living authentically. By collaboratively uncovering these protective strategies and processing underlying emotions, we can help you move toward a more connected and fulfilling life.
Do you often feel anxious without a clear cause, find it hard to slow down, feel emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected? These experiences often signal deeper emotions that are hard to access due to unresolved past experiences or trauma. Throughout life, especially in early relationships, we develop strategies to maintain connections and manage anxiety around our emotions. While adaptive, these strategies often become barriers in relationships and to living authentically. By collaboratively uncovering these protective strategies and processing underlying emotions, we can help you move toward a more connected and fulfilling life.
I have over six thousand hours of direct client contact, over five hundred hours of clinical supervision, two certifications, and six years in the mental health and addiction fields.
Now offering low-cost adult autism assessments - Please visit the Mountainside Wellness website for more information.
Jeremy Williams brings cutting-edge counselling techniques to the forefront of his practice, ensuring that individuals receive the most effective and innovative support. With a deep understanding of various therapeutic modalities like CBT, DBT, Somatic, Trauma Informed, Client Centred, Relational, ACT, Mindfulness, Self Care, and Psycho Education, Jeremy tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of each client, fostering positive and lasting outcomes.
I have over six thousand hours of direct client contact, over five hundred hours of clinical supervision, two certifications, and six years in the mental health and addiction fields.
Now offering low-cost adult autism assessments - Please visit the Mountainside Wellness website for more information.
Jeremy Williams brings cutting-edge counselling techniques to the forefront of his practice, ensuring that individuals receive the most effective and innovative support. With a deep understanding of various therapeutic modalities like CBT, DBT, Somatic, Trauma Informed, Client Centred, Relational, ACT, Mindfulness, Self Care, and Psycho Education, Jeremy tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of each client, fostering positive and lasting outcomes.
She has experience counselling adults who have severe, persistent mental illness including: schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, mood disorders (e.g. bipolar and major depressive disorders), co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders disorders substance abuse, mental challenges etc.
Olivia’s approach to counselling is client-centered, works collaboratively with her clients to determine the approach to therapy that will work best for them. Her practice is influenced by mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) and Personal-Counselling with an ability to be flexible based on client needs.
She has experience counselling adults who have severe, persistent mental illness including: schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, mood disorders (e.g. bipolar and major depressive disorders), co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders disorders substance abuse, mental challenges etc.
Olivia’s approach to counselling is client-centered, works collaboratively with her clients to determine the approach to therapy that will work best for them. Her practice is influenced by mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) and Personal-Counselling with an ability to be flexible based on client needs.
I understand it can be difficult to reach out for help, whether you or your loved ones are experiencing substance use issues, anxiety, depression, pornography issues, family conflict, or problems with interpersonal relationships.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I use a client-centred, integrative approach to address the therapeutic goals of clients. No one should be defined by their diagnoses, and rather than placing emphasis on what is not working, I collaborate with clients to determine what actions can be taken to improve on their circumstances. All individuals exist along their own continuum of mental health, and with adequate supports and a focus on holistic well-being, every client can be nurtured towards growth and a healthier sense of self.
I understand it can be difficult to reach out for help, whether you or your loved ones are experiencing substance use issues, anxiety, depression, pornography issues, family conflict, or problems with interpersonal relationships.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I use a client-centred, integrative approach to address the therapeutic goals of clients. No one should be defined by their diagnoses, and rather than placing emphasis on what is not working, I collaborate with clients to determine what actions can be taken to improve on their circumstances. All individuals exist along their own continuum of mental health, and with adequate supports and a focus on holistic well-being, every client can be nurtured towards growth and a healthier sense of self.
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.
Her comprehensive training, combined with her firsthand experience of the challenges faced by families impacted by addiction, allows her to approach each situation with empathy and effectiveness. Her goal as an interventionist is to support individuals during some of the most challenging and unpredictable times of their lives.
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.
Her comprehensive training, combined with her firsthand experience of the challenges faced by families impacted by addiction, allows her to approach each situation with empathy and effectiveness. Her goal as an interventionist is to support individuals during some of the most challenging and unpredictable times of their lives.
Being a human comes with all kinds of challenges; whether you've struggled with your relationship to food and your body, substance use, or disconnection from your day to day.
I love working with clients towards embodiment, healthier self care practices, personal insight and understanding, and emotional intelligence. I work primarily through an emotion focused and somatic experiencing lens, allowing clients to understand the patterns within their behaviours, emotions, and bodies, and move towards greater wellness.
Being a human comes with all kinds of challenges; whether you've struggled with your relationship to food and your body, substance use, or disconnection from your day to day.
I love working with clients towards embodiment, healthier self care practices, personal insight and understanding, and emotional intelligence. I work primarily through an emotion focused and somatic experiencing lens, allowing clients to understand the patterns within their behaviours, emotions, and bodies, and move towards greater wellness.
I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship and family conflict, life transitions, and racial identity concerns.
My name is Linh Nguyen (she/her), and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor with Avery Therapy Centre. Many of the people I work with are navigating identity, belonging, and life transitions, often while carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, or trauma. I also work with those seeking greater clarity, self-understanding, and purpose.
Born in Russia, raised in Vietnam, and now in Vancouver, I bring a cross-cultural perspective that shapes how I understand identity, community, and belonging. These experiences help me create a space that honours your story and strengths.
I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship and family conflict, life transitions, and racial identity concerns.
My name is Linh Nguyen (she/her), and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor with Avery Therapy Centre. Many of the people I work with are navigating identity, belonging, and life transitions, often while carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, or trauma. I also work with those seeking greater clarity, self-understanding, and purpose.
Born in Russia, raised in Vietnam, and now in Vancouver, I bring a cross-cultural perspective that shapes how I understand identity, community, and belonging. These experiences help me create a space that honours your story and strengths.
It takes courage to seek and begin therapy, and I value and respect that. I am passionate about working with all people, however they choose to identify themselves. I work with adults, young to old. I consider each individual as a "world unto themself"; I work with your goals, your spark, your way. My goal is to help you find the tools to move towards what you most want. I'm on your side. I draw from therapies such as solution focused, trauma based, CBT and ACT. Possibility lies in the present - what we do, how we choose to act, alone and with others - this is the arena of change.
It takes courage to seek and begin therapy, and I value and respect that. I am passionate about working with all people, however they choose to identify themselves. I work with adults, young to old. I consider each individual as a "world unto themself"; I work with your goals, your spark, your way. My goal is to help you find the tools to move towards what you most want. I'm on your side. I draw from therapies such as solution focused, trauma based, CBT and ACT. Possibility lies in the present - what we do, how we choose to act, alone and with others - this is the arena of change.
Jean-Jacques Rosemond
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced psychotherapist and I offer individual therapy services for a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction problems, relationship problems, grief, life transitions, etc
I use a person-centered integrated approach and my techniques are inspired by several current theories, mainly humanistic and interpersonal. Because everyone is different, my interventions will vary according to your needs and preferences.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and I offer individual therapy services for a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction problems, relationship problems, grief, life transitions, etc
I use a person-centered integrated approach and my techniques are inspired by several current theories, mainly humanistic and interpersonal. Because everyone is different, my interventions will vary according to your needs and preferences.
I work with clients struggling with pornography and sex addiction.
I understand how difficult these addictions are to overcome on your own and I know the real damage it can create in your life. If you are feeling trapped in sexual addiction or substance abuse and are ready for your life to change for the better, then please reach out. I’d be happy to connect with you to discuss your options.
I work with clients struggling with pornography and sex addiction.
I understand how difficult these addictions are to overcome on your own and I know the real damage it can create in your life. If you are feeling trapped in sexual addiction or substance abuse and are ready for your life to change for the better, then please reach out. I’d be happy to connect with you to discuss your options.
If you are feeling lost, confused, struggling in relationships, addictions or any other issue, there is a solution.
I have worked in Mental Health and Addictions for the past 20 years. My practice incorporates Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems and CBT. My approach is based on the intrinsic belief that your Self is whole and complete. Part of my role is to help uncover what is blocking you from moving forward in your life.
If you are feeling lost, confused, struggling in relationships, addictions or any other issue, there is a solution.
I have worked in Mental Health and Addictions for the past 20 years. My practice incorporates Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems and CBT. My approach is based on the intrinsic belief that your Self is whole and complete. Part of my role is to help uncover what is blocking you from moving forward in your life.
Exploring life’s complexities and challenges can be difficult to navigate alone. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic process, built on trust, and I hold myself accountable to bringing authenticity, curiosity, and empathy into each session. I aim to foster a space where you feel free to come as you are, without judgement. Together, we can work to identify and address your needs at a pace that feels comfortable for you. As a Registered Social Worker, I offer counselling virtually across BC.
Exploring life’s complexities and challenges can be difficult to navigate alone. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic process, built on trust, and I hold myself accountable to bringing authenticity, curiosity, and empathy into each session. I aim to foster a space where you feel free to come as you are, without judgement. Together, we can work to identify and address your needs at a pace that feels comfortable for you. As a Registered Social Worker, I offer counselling virtually across BC.
I enjoy supporting clients navigating addiction, mental health concerns, work-related burnout, life transitions, and questions of identity and purpose.
I believe that trust is the foundation of meaningful therapeutic work. I understand that opening up to another person can feel vulnerable, particularly when discussing experiences that may carry shame, fear, uncertainty, or pain. In all of my work, I prioritize creating an authentic and non-judgmental space where clients can be fully themselves.
I enjoy supporting clients navigating addiction, mental health concerns, work-related burnout, life transitions, and questions of identity and purpose.
I believe that trust is the foundation of meaningful therapeutic work. I understand that opening up to another person can feel vulnerable, particularly when discussing experiences that may carry shame, fear, uncertainty, or pain. In all of my work, I prioritize creating an authentic and non-judgmental space where clients can be fully themselves.
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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.