Addiction Therapists in Vancouver, BC
I specialize in supporting individuals facing substance use challenges, anxiety, and depression, as well as men's and LGBTQ plus issues.
My name is Kevin (he/him) and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who sees clients in person in Vancouver, and from around the province online. I hold a Master's of Counselling Psychology and have extensive experience in treating individuals dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I believe that individuals have the ability to rewrite their own stories and gain control over their lives.
I specialize in supporting individuals facing substance use challenges, anxiety, and depression, as well as men's and LGBTQ plus issues.
My name is Kevin (he/him) and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who sees clients in person in Vancouver, and from around the province online. I hold a Master's of Counselling Psychology and have extensive experience in treating individuals dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I believe that individuals have the ability to rewrite their own stories and gain control over their lives.
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.
As a clinical counsellor, I am dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges related to drug misuse, low self-esteem, and the decision to live childfree.
For those choosing to live childfree, I offer support as you navigate societal pressures and internal conflicts surrounding this decision. My aim is to empower individuals to embrace their choices confidently, aligning with their values and personal goals without guilt or external validation.
As a clinical counsellor, I am dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges related to drug misuse, low self-esteem, and the decision to live childfree.
For those choosing to live childfree, I offer support as you navigate societal pressures and internal conflicts surrounding this decision. My aim is to empower individuals to embrace their choices confidently, aligning with their values and personal goals without guilt or external validation.
Throughout my work I have supported many people who are struggling with: depression, anxiety, negative thoughts about oneself, addiction, dis-ordered eating, self-harm, suicidal thinking, sexuality, gender identity, sexual orientation, issues related to racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia, grief and loss, men's issues, anger and frustration.
A large portion of my work is dedicated to couples and families. I work with many couples who want to move away from conflict towards their preferred ways of connecting with each other. I work with heterosexual, queer, gay/lesbian, gender diverse couple who are seeking either monogamy or polyamory.
Throughout my work I have supported many people who are struggling with: depression, anxiety, negative thoughts about oneself, addiction, dis-ordered eating, self-harm, suicidal thinking, sexuality, gender identity, sexual orientation, issues related to racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia, grief and loss, men's issues, anger and frustration.
A large portion of my work is dedicated to couples and families. I work with many couples who want to move away from conflict towards their preferred ways of connecting with each other. I work with heterosexual, queer, gay/lesbian, gender diverse couple who are seeking either monogamy or polyamory.
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.
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.
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.
I create a warm and non-judgmental space from which clients can express their feelings or share their challenges. My goal is to have clients feel heard and supported regardless of the issues they are dealing with.
I create a warm and non-judgmental space from which clients can express their feelings or share their challenges. My goal is to have clients feel heard and supported regardless of the issues they are dealing with.
My name is Heather, and my counselling approach is centred on genuine connection and creating safety for the folks I get to work with. I could be a good fit for you if you are looking to address substance use, trauma symptoms, relationship struggles, curiosities around sex/sexuality, and/or general mental health concerns. My clients have described me as calm and compassionate while also holding people accountable to their therapy goals. I work from an emotion focused, relational, and experiential framework. You are in the driver's seat and I am here to support you with compassion and curiosity. Looking forward to connecting!
My name is Heather, and my counselling approach is centred on genuine connection and creating safety for the folks I get to work with. I could be a good fit for you if you are looking to address substance use, trauma symptoms, relationship struggles, curiosities around sex/sexuality, and/or general mental health concerns. My clients have described me as calm and compassionate while also holding people accountable to their therapy goals. I work from an emotion focused, relational, and experiential framework. You are in the driver's seat and I am here to support you with compassion and curiosity. Looking forward to connecting!
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.
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.
I specialize in addictions, including substance use and other addictive behaviours.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a background in person-centred interaction. I work in partnership with you on the issues that bring you to counselling. I believe that each individual has the capacity to change and can discover and use his or her own strengths to create change. I treat all my clients with the understanding that they have an inherent striving for a positive life, and will work with the person to achieve his or her own goals.
I specialize in addictions, including substance use and other addictive behaviours.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a background in person-centred interaction. I work in partnership with you on the issues that bring you to counselling. I believe that each individual has the capacity to change and can discover and use his or her own strengths to create change. I treat all my clients with the understanding that they have an inherent striving for a positive life, and will work with the person to achieve his or her own goals.
I have extensive experience working in the areas of substance use and addictions, as well as family conflict.
We've all been in a place where we feel desperate for change with no idea how to begin. Many of us seek out counselling to address specific issues while others look for an ongoing therapeutic relationship to serve as a sounding board. Counselling can nurture the development of the necessary tools to make meaningful changes in pursuit of a more balanced and fulfilling life, something everyone deserves to have. Through an eclectic therapeutic approach, I strive to connect with each client in unique ways to best match their strengths and goals. Let's work together to figure out what works best for you to get you where you need to go.
I have extensive experience working in the areas of substance use and addictions, as well as family conflict.
We've all been in a place where we feel desperate for change with no idea how to begin. Many of us seek out counselling to address specific issues while others look for an ongoing therapeutic relationship to serve as a sounding board. Counselling can nurture the development of the necessary tools to make meaningful changes in pursuit of a more balanced and fulfilling life, something everyone deserves to have. Through an eclectic therapeutic approach, I strive to connect with each client in unique ways to best match their strengths and goals. Let's work together to figure out what works best for you to get you where you need to go.
For the past 20 years, I have worked in a community health care setting providing counselling to individuals, families and groups who are coping with complex health issues including substance misuse/ addiction, trauma, mental health, grief and loss, substance affected, chronic illness, identity and relationship issues.
My clinical practice areas include Addiction/ Substance Misuse, Substance-Affected, Complex Trauma, Grief and Loss, and Life Transitions. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, and draw from these to work collaboratively with you for the best approach.
For the past 20 years, I have worked in a community health care setting providing counselling to individuals, families and groups who are coping with complex health issues including substance misuse/ addiction, trauma, mental health, grief and loss, substance affected, chronic illness, identity and relationship issues.
My clinical practice areas include Addiction/ Substance Misuse, Substance-Affected, Complex Trauma, Grief and Loss, and Life Transitions. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, and draw from these to work collaboratively with you for the best approach.
Many of my clients come to therapy seeking a better emotional understanding of themselves and their partners. Maybe you find yourself in the midst of relationship conflict, or a loved one had encouraged you to be more open and vulnerable. Or maybe you find yourself at a crossroads in your career and want clarity before taking the next step. I also love working with couples, especially those navigating the challenges of parenthood, because I know that healing those relationships can have lifelong impacts.
Many of my clients come to therapy seeking a better emotional understanding of themselves and their partners. Maybe you find yourself in the midst of relationship conflict, or a loved one had encouraged you to be more open and vulnerable. Or maybe you find yourself at a crossroads in your career and want clarity before taking the next step. I also love working with couples, especially those navigating the challenges of parenthood, because I know that healing those relationships can have lifelong impacts.
Has this resulted in anxiety, depression, anger, low self-worth and/or despair or challenges with substance use?
I offer compassionate, collaborative and competency-focused support. I have trained extensively in a therapeutic model called Narrative Therapy, an approach to counselling work that helps individuals to renegotiate their relationship to unhelpful stories and patterns and to connect with what matters to them in life.
Has this resulted in anxiety, depression, anger, low self-worth and/or despair or challenges with substance use?
I offer compassionate, collaborative and competency-focused support. I have trained extensively in a therapeutic model called Narrative Therapy, an approach to counselling work that helps individuals to renegotiate their relationship to unhelpful stories and patterns and to connect with what matters to them in life.
I support people who feel stuck in cycles that don’t seem to change — whether that’s anger, overwhelm, addiction, disconnection, or symptoms of ADHD, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma-related stress.
People come to me unsure of where to start. They know something isn’t working, but they aren’t looking for quick fixes — they want real change. My focus is on supporting you in slowing down, noticing what’s happening beneath the surface, and beginning to make sense of patterns that have felt unshakable.
I support people who feel stuck in cycles that don’t seem to change — whether that’s anger, overwhelm, addiction, disconnection, or symptoms of ADHD, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma-related stress.
People come to me unsure of where to start. They know something isn’t working, but they aren’t looking for quick fixes — they want real change. My focus is on supporting you in slowing down, noticing what’s happening beneath the surface, and beginning to make sense of patterns that have felt unshakable.
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.
I have experience helping men and women in addiction recovery and individuals with concerns around depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and PTSD, and anger management, in both private practice and inpatient treatment settings.
I offer patient and compassionate support for addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and PTSD. My experience with ADHD allows me to offer strategies tailored to those experiencing challenges in their neurodiversity. I work with artists to break through creative blocks. I work together with clients to develop personalized tools for change.
I have experience helping men and women in addiction recovery and individuals with concerns around depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and PTSD, and anger management, in both private practice and inpatient treatment settings.
I offer patient and compassionate support for addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and PTSD. My experience with ADHD allows me to offer strategies tailored to those experiencing challenges in their neurodiversity. I work with artists to break through creative blocks. I work together with clients to develop personalized tools for change.
Outside of counselling, I work with individuals in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside who are living with addiction and housing insecurity.
I did my Master's in creative arts therapies, with a focus on drama therapy. I have experience in using martial arts and role playing games as a therapeutic tool for youth with learning disabilities and am excited to offer these tools to a wider population. I have also developed an appreciation and familiarity with behavioral therapy tools and practices.
Outside of counselling, I work with individuals in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside who are living with addiction and housing insecurity.
I did my Master's in creative arts therapies, with a focus on drama therapy. I have experience in using martial arts and role playing games as a therapeutic tool for youth with learning disabilities and am excited to offer these tools to a wider population. I have also developed an appreciation and familiarity with behavioral therapy tools and practices.
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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.