Alcohol Use Therapists in Mount Pearl, NL
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Lesley Vaters
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified
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Lesley has spent the last 18 years working with adults and children in a number of capacities including counselling, social development and child behavioral modification.

Hannah Sparkes
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello ! I’m Hannah Sparkes with Spark Your Growth. Seeking support can be hard so I appreciate you taking time to view my profile and see if I am a suitable fit for you! I work with clients to help heal trauma, develop self-confidence, cope with life’s stressors, build stronger relationships, regulate anxiety and stress, overcome addiction and achieve a life you want to live, amongst other things. Given that each person is unique, I understand there is no one-size fits all when it comes to therapy. I use a combination of cognitive and somatic therapies to create an approach that will meet each individual's needs and interests.

Priority Health Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified
Verified
Today you have taken the first step to getting your life back. I know that mental health issues and life circumstances can leave you feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and without hope. BUT, don't believe everything your mind tells you! Regardless of the issues or circumstances that have brought you here, starting right now, you are on the road to recovery. Together, we will work to build the knowledge and skills that will enable you to manage and even overcome your issues, so you can start living the rich, meaningful life you want, today.

Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified
Verified
Although our counseling services are exclusively offered online at this time, we have a team of qualified and diverse counselors who are equipped to address a broad range of mental health concerns. Our approach emphasizes holistic healing, encompassing the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of well-being. We provide counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups with equal dedication. In the event that a client is not fully satisfied, we are committed to finding a suitable replacement within our team or referring them to an unaffiliated professional outside of our organization to meet their needs.
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Catherine Dwyer
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You’re probably feeling overwhelmed, having scrolled through a million profiles and not sure who to pick to reach out to! Bottom line, you won’t know if a therapist is a good fit for you until you really get to know them. Much like a pair of shoes, you gotta try them on! Because the most important part of successful therapy is feeling comfortable and connected with your therapist. As a therapist, I try to create an atmosphere based on that famous east coast hospitality that we Newfoundlanders are so well known – a sense of warmth, comfort, connection and genuine caring.

Lindsay Dupuis
Counsellor, MA, RCT, CCC
Verified
Verified
As a Mindfulness-Based Counselling Therapist, Lindsay has a passion for helping those who are struggling with stress, burnout, anxiety, low mood, and everyday life concerns. She provides clients with a non-judgmental and confidential online space to talk using PIPEDA & HIPAA-compliant video software.

Hayley Johnstone
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, RCT-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting NEW clients online or Walk & Talk!- Whether you are seeking counselling for the first time or returning for new support, it can be difficult to reach out. I work with clients who may be feeling “stuck” or “not like themselves” and wanting to work through why this might be. It could be related to relationships, mental health such as depression or anxiety, lack of confidence or self-esteem, work conflict, high self-expectations or any other number of life stressors. You are the expert in your life and use a collaborative approach to ensure you feel supported in session and empowered to use the tools provided out of session.

Paula Elizabeth Hennessey
Counsellor, BA Hons, MEd, CCC
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome to Mandala Counselling and Play Therapy! I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor and a professional member of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Canadian Association of Play Therapy, and Canadian Psychological Association.

Becky Fleming
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Finding a trusted person to support you in therapy can be a big step- and an overwhelming one! I'm so glad you're curious about how counselling can help. My diverse training and experience makes me a great fit in supporting people across the lifespan in areas such as relationships (intimate, familial, friendships, and even dome), neurodivergence, burnout/compassion fatigue, substance use/other dependencies, and mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. These concerns are a little snapshot of my specialties, but I'm comfortable and ready to talk you through anything you're going through- together, we can find solutions.

Kara Pinksen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and nearly 20 years experience offering therapy to individuals, couples and families. Reaching out for therapy can be difficult. It can create feelings of anxiety or shame, or a fear of being misunderstood or judged. I believe that therapy should be a non-judgmental, collaborative experience, where you can comfortably uncover and confront the obstacles preventing you from living the life you deserve. My goal is to provide a non- judgmental, compassionate, trauma-informed, queer positive, gender affirming, respectful space that is inclusive to all.
St John's, NL A1B
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Teresa Frampton
Counsellor, BA , MA, CCC, ND
Verified
Verified
Teresa is an empathic, kind, and nonjudgmental counsellor who is passionate about helping individuals overcome their struggles with mental health, and cultivate the self-compassion needed to heal from past traumas. Feelings of stress and anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, and relationship difficulties have feelings of shame and self-criticism at their core. Directing compassion toward ourselves can allow us to feel safe and accepted, giving us the caring motivation to work through our suffering, to change unhelpful thinking/behaviour patterns, and connect with our values to get the most out of life.

Power Counselling and Wellness
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Sometimes navigating the complexities of life can get a little tricky to manage and we can get lost along the way. Therapy can assist you in finding the way back to yourself and can offer you a safe place to talk. Power Counselling and Wellness provides professional counselling and education to individuals and families of all ages. Through warm, confidential, and non-judgmental therapy, Power Counselling and Wellness provides services to people with a wide range of wellness and mental health concerns.

Rose Linstead
Pre-Licensed Professional, ND
Verified
Verified
Asking for help can be one of the hardest things to do - I’m glad you are making that first step! My therapy room is a safe and accepting space where there is no agenda to change or "cure" you. It is to see you, as you are. My goal is that you feel seen and understood. Many clients come to me describing themselves as depressed, overwhelmed, stressed, stuck or anxious. Most are surprised that I don't try to ’get rid' of these symptoms, but that every part is welcome and has an important story to share. Through mindfulness we bring awareness to these feelings, to understand and embrace them to enable healing at a deeper level.

Bob Davies
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, LCT, CCTPEI
Verified
Verified
We are all equipped to defeat our depression, anxiety and anger; however sometimes we get 'stuck' and need a counselling therapist to help us get 'unstuck'. It is possible to find self-therapy such as CBT therapy to help us get 'unstuck'. We need a therapy that we can take home, that we can take to work with us and into our relationships. We want a therapy with techniques we can apply to gain mastery over our thoughts. We want a therapy to help us push through any beliefs and attitudes that are stopping us from growing. Most of all, we need a therapy to stop the seemingly endless pain and a therapist that can teach us how..

Simon Sherry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 130 journal articles, delivered 245 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 8 Ph.D.-level psychologists. We provide high-quality individual therapy, couples therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. And each service is tailored to your preferences, values and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want.
Not accepting new clients

Lori Slaunwhite Mindful Path
Registered Psychotherapist, RCT, RP, CSAT, NADA-RT
Verified
Verified
WAITLIST NOW OPEN: SECURE ONLINE COUNSELLING and IN-OFFICE SESSIONS AVAILABLE. You may be considering counselling therapy for a specific reason such as a grief or sadness, difficulty in controlling your use of drugs or alcohol, or life changes such as separation and divorce. Perhaps life simply seems difficult. Many of us will have had difficult experiences at some stage of our lives that may have affected our sense of self or leave us searching for more. Although it may be difficult to reach out for help, please know that I will hear your story with compassion, openness, and a willingness to support you in your healing process.

Megan Taylor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I recently graduated from my MSW program and have been working in the field since 2015. I have experience with clinical counselling with individuals, families, and groups and look forward to getting back into that work again. I will be working with clients through virtual or telephone appointments and can help with many areas of mental health and addictions.

Brandon St Croix
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In developing a safe and respectful environment, I strive to help clients feel comfortable to start the journey of recovery from addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and/or anger. I understand the journey of recovery from substance use disorders is not easy but I am here to support clients towards their goals. I also understand life transitions of individuals, especially athletes and how mental health is a large component of an athlete's identity.

Stefan Graham Mifflen
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I feel people need to communicate with each other more often. We need to talk in a non-judgmental environment and realize that it's ok to ask for help. I will try to help anyone who wants to make positive changes in their life. I feel counselling is not only for those living with a mental health disorder, it is also for those who wish to maintain optimal overall wellness.
Not accepting new clients

Jenni M MacPherson
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Update for April 2023: Please connect with me via email due to increased spam associated with the phone application. I love the work that I am able to undertake as a clinical social worker. It is my priority to facilitate the goals of my clients in a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship, acknowledging that each person has their own story, requiring personal attention tailored to their needs. I provide both individual and group counselling in the areas of mental health, addictions, concurrent disorders and trauma.
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Alcohol Use Counsellors
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
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 alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.