Drug Abuse Therapists in M4C
Heitmann Centre
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4C (Online Only)
For those struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or other challenges to your mental health, The Heitmann Centre offers experience and expertise in multiple modalities including DBT and EMDR therapy in a fully virtual environment. Many clients appreciate the ability to do some pretty difficult work from the comfort of their own homes and avoid travel time to and from sessions in our hectic world. We also offer the first session absolutely FREE as we know the best predictor of good outcomes with therapy is the right fit. We hope this helps you in finding that fit.
For those struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or other challenges to your mental health, The Heitmann Centre offers experience and expertise in multiple modalities including DBT and EMDR therapy in a fully virtual environment. Many clients appreciate the ability to do some pretty difficult work from the comfort of their own homes and avoid travel time to and from sessions in our hectic world. We also offer the first session absolutely FREE as we know the best predictor of good outcomes with therapy is the right fit. We hope this helps you in finding that fit.
Kate McGee
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4C (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
With gentleness, curiosity and humour, I've walked with people at all ages and stages: facing mental illness or trauma, dealing with infertility or baby loss, embracing queer identity, wrestling with spirituality, living with disability. Your story is central, but talking isn't everything: some of our deepest wounds are held in realms beyond words. Because I often work with trauma and embodied pain, I use neurobiology-based somatic approaches. I use Internal Family Systems (inner parts work) and other approaches that engage clients’ creative, imaginative, and meditative sides in the service of healing.
With gentleness, curiosity and humour, I've walked with people at all ages and stages: facing mental illness or trauma, dealing with infertility or baby loss, embracing queer identity, wrestling with spirituality, living with disability. Your story is central, but talking isn't everything: some of our deepest wounds are held in realms beyond words. Because I often work with trauma and embodied pain, I use neurobiology-based somatic approaches. I use Internal Family Systems (inner parts work) and other approaches that engage clients’ creative, imaginative, and meditative sides in the service of healing.
I am a gender non-conforming/non-binary queer whose approach is a blend of embodiment, metaphor, humor, and vitality. Gestalt therapy is a relational, experiential, and embodied approach with the goal to help you become more aware. This awareness can then help you to see your experiences and issues in new or different ways. I have an active movement practice as well as training in dance and yoga, which greatly influences my embodied response and awareness within the co-created field. Visit my website to learn more: talktonb.ca
I am a gender non-conforming/non-binary queer whose approach is a blend of embodiment, metaphor, humor, and vitality. Gestalt therapy is a relational, experiential, and embodied approach with the goal to help you become more aware. This awareness can then help you to see your experiences and issues in new or different ways. I have an active movement practice as well as training in dance and yoga, which greatly influences my embodied response and awareness within the co-created field. Visit my website to learn more: talktonb.ca
Krupal Bhagat, ADHD Therapist
Occupational Therapist, MSc OT, OT Reg
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4C
Hi there! Have you recently been diagnosed with ADHD or suspect you may have it? Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or frustrated? Do you feel behind in life or at work? Do you struggle to complete tasks or maintain a routine? ADHD (and co-occurring mental health challenges) can impact your ability to engage fully in various areas of your life. In my role, I work with you to figure out what is preventing you from living the life you want, while we work together to figure out how to overcome those barriers. Occupational therapy can help bridge the gap between your current situation and where you want to be.
Hi there! Have you recently been diagnosed with ADHD or suspect you may have it? Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or frustrated? Do you feel behind in life or at work? Do you struggle to complete tasks or maintain a routine? ADHD (and co-occurring mental health challenges) can impact your ability to engage fully in various areas of your life. In my role, I work with you to figure out what is preventing you from living the life you want, while we work together to figure out how to overcome those barriers. Occupational therapy can help bridge the gap between your current situation and where you want to be.
Chris Spiess
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4C (Online Only)
Aaniin/Boozhoo/Willkommen/Hello, Is life feeling hard? Overwhelming? Emotions feel too big, or maybe not at all? Are you Looking for support for your family or a young person? My goal is to work with people in authentic ways. I journey with folks through difficult, hard, messy, and scary situations. I work from a trauma informed, decolonial, Anti-Racist/Anti-Oppression framework. My work centres around supporting folks dealing with trauma and systemic oppression, mental illness, gender identity, sexual orientation, and substance use. I often focus on individual and family work with 2S Queer and Trans youth and adults
Aaniin/Boozhoo/Willkommen/Hello, Is life feeling hard? Overwhelming? Emotions feel too big, or maybe not at all? Are you Looking for support for your family or a young person? My goal is to work with people in authentic ways. I journey with folks through difficult, hard, messy, and scary situations. I work from a trauma informed, decolonial, Anti-Racist/Anti-Oppression framework. My work centres around supporting folks dealing with trauma and systemic oppression, mental illness, gender identity, sexual orientation, and substance use. I often focus on individual and family work with 2S Queer and Trans youth and adults
Danielle Phegan
Registered Psychotherapist, AAMFT, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East York, ON M4C
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in the innate ability of every individual to grow and heal, sometimes we need help. For twenty five years I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families and groups on their healing journeys. I work with an anti-oppression and client-centered perspective, which celebrates the unique needs of every client I see. Therapy is an evolving collaboration that needs a safe space to explore challenging feelings, thoughts and relationships in support of new insights, repair, and connection.
I believe in the innate ability of every individual to grow and heal, sometimes we need help. For twenty five years I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families and groups on their healing journeys. I work with an anti-oppression and client-centered perspective, which celebrates the unique needs of every client I see. Therapy is an evolving collaboration that needs a safe space to explore challenging feelings, thoughts and relationships in support of new insights, repair, and connection.
Hello and welcome! I am a practioner who is passionate about supporting folks in building a life that is meaningful and value-driven, in spite of whatever challenges are present. I value compassion, collaboration, and social justice, and I embody these by creating a warm, validating, and open space where we can be curious together. I fundamentally believe that every individual is the expert of their own experience, and I aspire to work and learn with and alongside you. I take a critical, anti-oppressive and intersectional stance to my work, as I believe that all of our struggles connect to larger social and structural realities.
Hello and welcome! I am a practioner who is passionate about supporting folks in building a life that is meaningful and value-driven, in spite of whatever challenges are present. I value compassion, collaboration, and social justice, and I embody these by creating a warm, validating, and open space where we can be curious together. I fundamentally believe that every individual is the expert of their own experience, and I aspire to work and learn with and alongside you. I take a critical, anti-oppressive and intersectional stance to my work, as I believe that all of our struggles connect to larger social and structural realities.
Choosing the right therapist is an important step toward making positive life changes. To help you with this, I would be happy to meet with you for a free 30-minute consultation to assist you in deciding if therapy and my approach are what you are looking for. My areas of expertise include: stress management, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma recovery, family/couple relationships, work-related stress, parenting and sexual orientation/identity. I will help you focus and decide on what you want to change, and help you map a path to get there.
Choosing the right therapist is an important step toward making positive life changes. To help you with this, I would be happy to meet with you for a free 30-minute consultation to assist you in deciding if therapy and my approach are what you are looking for. My areas of expertise include: stress management, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma recovery, family/couple relationships, work-related stress, parenting and sexual orientation/identity. I will help you focus and decide on what you want to change, and help you map a path to get there.
Psicólogo Cognitivo Conductual y Sistemico, de Argentina, con 21 años de trabajo en la práctica clínica. Con amplia experiencia en instituciones de salud mental así como en consultorio privado. CONTACTO: Por Whatsapp:+7372158869 / Instagram:@psicologoagustindebrito / web:www.agustindebrito.com / Mail:agustindebrito@gmail.com
Psicólogo Cognitivo Conductual y Sistemico, de Argentina, con 21 años de trabajo en la práctica clínica. Con amplia experiencia en instituciones de salud mental así como en consultorio privado. CONTACTO: Por Whatsapp:+7372158869 / Instagram:@psicologoagustindebrito / web:www.agustindebrito.com / Mail:agustindebrito@gmail.com
Interventionist for Addictions
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, ICADC, CAI , RPS
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4C
My name is Catherine MacDonald, I am a Certified Addiction Interventionist. I have a wealth of knowledge and life experience that allows me to help families transition from the chaos created by addiction and addictive behaviours of a loved one, towards a new beginning and a healthier family lifestyle for everyone. I will guide and support you through the intervention process, helping your loved one get the help they need and provide continuing care and support for families and friends.
My name is Catherine MacDonald, I am a Certified Addiction Interventionist. I have a wealth of knowledge and life experience that allows me to help families transition from the chaos created by addiction and addictive behaviours of a loved one, towards a new beginning and a healthier family lifestyle for everyone. I will guide and support you through the intervention process, helping your loved one get the help they need and provide continuing care and support for families and friends.
I offer brief and long-term individual counseling, to pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and families. I especially welcome queer, trans and gender-diverse clients and those who support them; neurodivergent folks; those wanting to improve their mental health and those wanting to address substance use and/or addiction.
I offer brief and long-term individual counseling, to pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and families. I especially welcome queer, trans and gender-diverse clients and those who support them; neurodivergent folks; those wanting to improve their mental health and those wanting to address substance use and/or addiction.
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We humans suffer because we don’t get what we want and get what we don’t want.
Most of us want to find a quick cure to our emotional pain. Quick cures sedate the pain which is the source of Wisdom, Compassion, Understanding and Real Love. My approach is for the person who wants to answer the timeless questions of: “Who am I?”, “Where did I come from?”, “Where am I going?” from their own depths and to their full understanding.
It is in this journey, through self-inquiry, that they become happier, wiser and more compassionate.
We humans suffer because we don’t get what we want and get what we don’t want.
Most of us want to find a quick cure to our emotional pain. Quick cures sedate the pain which is the source of Wisdom, Compassion, Understanding and Real Love. My approach is for the person who wants to answer the timeless questions of: “Who am I?”, “Where did I come from?”, “Where am I going?” from their own depths and to their full understanding.
It is in this journey, through self-inquiry, that they become happier, wiser and more compassionate.
Playful Hearts Therapy (Play/ EMDR Therapy)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East York, ON M4C
I am a fully Certified Play Therapist and a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and work with all ages using this modality. I have over 20 years of experience in working with children, youth and families from various ethno-racial backgrounds and in various mental health settings including child welfare, hospital, school, and the community. I am a service provider for Victim Services, the Internet Child Exploitation program at BOOST, Metis Nation of Ontario, Indigenous Services Canada, and previously for the 2-Spirited People of the First Nations.
I am a fully Certified Play Therapist and a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and work with all ages using this modality. I have over 20 years of experience in working with children, youth and families from various ethno-racial backgrounds and in various mental health settings including child welfare, hospital, school, and the community. I am a service provider for Victim Services, the Internet Child Exploitation program at BOOST, Metis Nation of Ontario, Indigenous Services Canada, and previously for the 2-Spirited People of the First Nations.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
Lisa Romano-Dwyer is a registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist (OCSWSSW) located in Beaches-East York, Toronto. Owner of Lakeside Wellness Therapy Affiliates, Lisa and her affiliates use strength-based therapies, psychotherapy-informed health and wellness coaching, relationship repair, and compassion mind training. Lisa is a results-oriented, reliable, trustworthy and compassionate counsellor who works with you to develop solutions. Her areas of specialization include increasing focus, achievement, gratitude, personal health, and joy. Lisa works with you to alleviate emotional pain and restore wellness & health.
Lisa Romano-Dwyer is a registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist (OCSWSSW) located in Beaches-East York, Toronto. Owner of Lakeside Wellness Therapy Affiliates, Lisa and her affiliates use strength-based therapies, psychotherapy-informed health and wellness coaching, relationship repair, and compassion mind training. Lisa is a results-oriented, reliable, trustworthy and compassionate counsellor who works with you to develop solutions. Her areas of specialization include increasing focus, achievement, gratitude, personal health, and joy. Lisa works with you to alleviate emotional pain and restore wellness & health.
She:kon/Hello! My name is Jenny Patterson and I am the founder of Bear in Mind Healing, a private practice based in Cobourg, Ontario. I believe that Mother Earth is a garden and we are the flowers (her children) and that part of my purpose is to help those flowers grow. One of the reasons why I love being a social worker and what drives me to do this work is my own lived experiences. What I find beautiful is being able to walk with folks on their healing journey for just a little while; creating that safe, nurturing space and connection.
She:kon/Hello! My name is Jenny Patterson and I am the founder of Bear in Mind Healing, a private practice based in Cobourg, Ontario. I believe that Mother Earth is a garden and we are the flowers (her children) and that part of my purpose is to help those flowers grow. One of the reasons why I love being a social worker and what drives me to do this work is my own lived experiences. What I find beautiful is being able to walk with folks on their healing journey for just a little while; creating that safe, nurturing space and connection.
Luigi Garde
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, RPQ
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Scarborough, ON M4C (Online Only)
When getting out of bed in the morning feels challenging, I aim to hear your story and understand the root source of your shadows. I will be here to provide guidance and clarity, for you to pursue this journey with yourself safely. Through 30 years of Martial Arts training, I have learned to understand the resilience of the mind, overcoming internal challenges with a dynamic energy, solid foundations, and self-initiated structure. Together, we can navigate through different mental environments, and learn to adapt to the various situations that life presents.
When getting out of bed in the morning feels challenging, I aim to hear your story and understand the root source of your shadows. I will be here to provide guidance and clarity, for you to pursue this journey with yourself safely. Through 30 years of Martial Arts training, I have learned to understand the resilience of the mind, overcoming internal challenges with a dynamic energy, solid foundations, and self-initiated structure. Together, we can navigate through different mental environments, and learn to adapt to the various situations that life presents.
With over 20 years of seasoned experience in mental health and substance use, I bring advanced expertise to my practice. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, and major life transitions. I employ harm reduction to help individuals understand substance use and experiences in their lives. Drawing from extensive front-line social work, I assist workers facing grief, loss, and burnout. As a non-binary, queer member of the 2SLGBTQ community, I bring lived experiences to issues of coming out and gender journeys. I work with all communities, offering a compassionate, informed, and tailored approach to your unique needs.
With over 20 years of seasoned experience in mental health and substance use, I bring advanced expertise to my practice. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, and major life transitions. I employ harm reduction to help individuals understand substance use and experiences in their lives. Drawing from extensive front-line social work, I assist workers facing grief, loss, and burnout. As a non-binary, queer member of the 2SLGBTQ community, I bring lived experiences to issues of coming out and gender journeys. I work with all communities, offering a compassionate, informed, and tailored approach to your unique needs.
Andreea Brabete
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East York, ON M4C
Life frequently confronts us with moments of overwhelming uncertainty, leaving us feeling stuck, anxious, and unsure about our next moves. The decision to embark on a therapeutic journey often arises from such encounters with life’s challenges. These challenges may manifest as obstacles in our daily lives or when interacting with people, and make us feel persistent anxiety or depression or perhaps just a vague sense of unease, the contemplation of something still taking form – a lingering, unarticulated question residing in our minds.
Life frequently confronts us with moments of overwhelming uncertainty, leaving us feeling stuck, anxious, and unsure about our next moves. The decision to embark on a therapeutic journey often arises from such encounters with life’s challenges. These challenges may manifest as obstacles in our daily lives or when interacting with people, and make us feel persistent anxiety or depression or perhaps just a vague sense of unease, the contemplation of something still taking form – a lingering, unarticulated question residing in our minds.
Jocelyn Hsu
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East York, ON M4C (Online Only)
Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, like life is especially hard right now. You might be overwhelmed by current challenges, exhausted from past trauma, or anxious about the future. If you’re ready to focus on growth and mental well-being, I’m here to support you. With over 18 years of experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, I’ve helped many through tough situations, including trauma across various stages of life. I offer individual, couple, and family sessions, each tailored to meet your unique needs as you face these challenges.
Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, like life is especially hard right now. You might be overwhelmed by current challenges, exhausted from past trauma, or anxious about the future. If you’re ready to focus on growth and mental well-being, I’m here to support you. With over 18 years of experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, I’ve helped many through tough situations, including trauma across various stages of life. I offer individual, couple, and family sessions, each tailored to meet your unique needs as you face these challenges.
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Drug Abuse Counsellors
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.