
David A Burns
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, MA, ICADC, CCS-AC, CCAC, CSAT


Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Certificate from CACCF 2017
- In Practice for 21 Years
- Certificate from CACCF CCS-AC CCAC / 2018
- Certificate from IITAP CSAT / 2018
- Attended Royal Roads University , Graduated 2011
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Substance Use
- Addiction
- Sexual Addiction
Expertise
- Addiction process groups; Substances, Sex,Gambling
- Alcohol Use
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Elderly Persons Disorders
- In or Outpatient Programs weekends & evenings.
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Sexual Abuse
- Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
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Treatment Approach
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- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Personalized Substance Recovery Programs and Group
- Sexual Addiction Recovery Program & Groups
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Sex Addiction Recovery Group

Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Groups and Individual Therapy; each person's treatment plan is specific to that person and individualized. With the help of the therapist(s), a healthy sex plan that discourages problematic behaviors and encourages healthy behaviors is developed. It is important for individuals in recovery to have a system of accountability and support to make their recovery successful. Our treatment includes reducing shame and developing a culture of support through our CSAT care group.
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Burns Clinical Life Options Inc.
1245 Esquimalt Road
Suite 102
Victoria, BC V9A
Technology & Gaming IOP

Our Technology and Gaming Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed to address the needs of those who have experienced negative consequences as a direct result of time spent gaming or using technology compulsively. The 2 week intensive program runs for 10 days (M-F) from 9AM-4PM and includes: education on technology and videogame dependency, CBT and DBT skill development, an introduction to community resources, and recovery planning. Clients can be self-referred to our program. A no-fee consultation is provided to answer your questions and to ensure the program is a good fit for you. Individualized Programs upon request.
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Burns Clinical Life Options Inc.
1245 Esquimalt Road
Suite 102
Victoria, BC V9A
Executive IOP

Executive OP: Our 5-weekend program is designed to address the needs of those who may have a problem with substance use but do not require residential treatment. Our program includes individual and group therapy sessions, weekly urine analysis, and conclude with an aftercare plan. This holistic program utilizes evidence-based practices that are tailored to meet the needs of an client while promoting the maintenance of an overall health plan. The program normally runs on weekends from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Individualized Outpatient Programs are available upon request and the days and timings are scheduled around the clients needs and availability.
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Burns Clinical Life Options Inc.
1245 Esquimalt Road
Suite 102
Victoria, BC V9A
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