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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW

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Available both in-person and online
Toronto, ON M4W
I work with individuals and families navigating addiction and recovery. They show up carrying the weight of uncertainty, guilt, grief, shame, fractured trust, and the exhausting question of what now. Some are early in recovery and learning to navigate life on life's terms. Others have been living alongside a loved one's addiction for years and have lost themselves along the way, no longer understanding their role. Whether you are seeking personal healing or a path forward together as a family, I offer a space where your experience is met without judgement, and where change becomes possible, one decision at a time.
I offer individual and family counselling for addiction recovery, trauma, and grief. Drawing on lived experience and clinical training, I provide trauma-informed, family-systems-based therapy that addresses root causes, not just symptoms. My approach integrates evidence-based practice with compassion, empowering clients to heal as individuals and as families
Recovery is hard. So is watching someone you love struggle with addiction. Whether you are seeking healing for yourself or your family, you do not have to navigate this alone. I understand the weight of this journey from both sides of the door. When you are ready, I am here.
Call or David Russell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (437) 320-1430

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Toronto, ON M4W

(437) 320-1430
My website
I specialize in Family Conflict, Substance Use and Codependency 
$120 Per Session  
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (437) 320-1430
Photo of David Russell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Toronto, ON M4W

(437) 320-1430
My website
I specialize in Family Conflict, Substance Use and Codependency 
$120 Per Session  
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Cheque, e-Transfer
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David Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (437) 320-1430
Photo of David Russell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
David Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (437) 320-1430

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 850443 David Russell
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended Centennial College, AMHW, RSSW, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Centennial College Indigenous Knowledge / 2022
  • Certificate from Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation CCAC-50495 / 2026
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David Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (437) 320-1430
Photo of David Russell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
David Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (437) 320-1430

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Family Conflict
  • Substance Use
  • Codependency

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Coping Skills
  • Drug Abuse
  • Grief
  • Men's Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
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David Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (437) 320-1430
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David Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (437) 320-1430

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Trauma Focused
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My practice draws on evidence-based and humanistic frameworks, woven together trauma-informed care, CBT, and attachment-based therapy to help clients understand the origins of unhelpful self-narratives. Drawing on Motivational Interviewing, Gorski-Miller relapse prevention, and the work of clinicians such as Gabor Maté, sessions are collaborative, curious, and paced to meet clients where they are.
Photo of David Russell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
David Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 320-1430
"
My practice draws on evidence-based and humanistic frameworks, woven together trauma-informed care, CBT, and attachment-based therapy to help clients understand the origins of unhelpful self-narratives. Drawing on Motivational Interviewing, Gorski-Miller relapse prevention, and the work of clinicians such as Gabor Maté, sessions are collaborative, curious, and paced to meet clients where they are.
Photo of David Russell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
David Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 320-1430

Location

Primary Location

Toronto, ON M4W

(437) 320-1430

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David Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
Call for a free consultation now - (437) 320-1430
Photo of David Russell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
David Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CCAC, RSSW
Call for a free consultation now - (437) 320-1430