Alcohol Use Therapists in St John's, NL
First Step Men's Therapy (No Waitlist)
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, ASAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A (Online Only)
Our specializations include: sexual addiction, ADHD, alcohol use, grief, life transitions, divorce, parenting, trauma, PTSD, anger management, sex therapy, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and men's issues.
Disconnected? Lost? Stuck? Hopeless? Feeling "broken"? Wondering what your purpose or meaning is in life? You may question whether you are a good father, son, or partner. Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. It's time to normalize men seeking support. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website button"!
Our specializations include: sexual addiction, ADHD, alcohol use, grief, life transitions, divorce, parenting, trauma, PTSD, anger management, sex therapy, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and men's issues.
Disconnected? Lost? Stuck? Hopeless? Feeling "broken"? Wondering what your purpose or meaning is in life? You may question whether you are a good father, son, or partner. Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. It's time to normalize men seeking support. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website button"!
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1C (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Hannah Sparkes
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1C
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 talk and somatic therapies to create an approach that will meet each individual's needs and interests.
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 talk and somatic therapies to create an approach that will meet each individual's needs and interests.
Arlene M Penney
Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1B
Are you ready to transform your life in a totally different way that creates lasting healing? I am an experienced Clinical Social Worker, Naturopath & Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) who combines traditional, alternative and complementary therapies with a focus on Somatic Experiencing (SE). Develped by Dr. Peter Levine, SE is gentle, powerful & scientifically informed. It aims to resolve symptoms of stress, emotional pain, & trauma, including PTSD & other painful life events that accumulate in our bodies & nervous systems that include anxiety, depression, grief, developmental attachment trauma, guilt, shame & physical pain.
Are you ready to transform your life in a totally different way that creates lasting healing? I am an experienced Clinical Social Worker, Naturopath & Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) who combines traditional, alternative and complementary therapies with a focus on Somatic Experiencing (SE). Develped by Dr. Peter Levine, SE is gentle, powerful & scientifically informed. It aims to resolve symptoms of stress, emotional pain, & trauma, including PTSD & other painful life events that accumulate in our bodies & nervous systems that include anxiety, depression, grief, developmental attachment trauma, guilt, shame & physical pain.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and 21 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.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and 21 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.
Natelle Murphy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BEng
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1B
Now offering zero-cost sessions for the remainder of 2024. As a therapist, I commit to cultivating a nurturing space where you can freely express your authentic self, knowing you will be met with profound compassion and unwavering respect. I believe that you are the expert in your own experience, which means that the therapeutic process is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you want to address painful struggles or find ways to improve your quality of life, I would be deeply honoured to work alongside you to find growth and healing on your own terms.
Now offering zero-cost sessions for the remainder of 2024. As a therapist, I commit to cultivating a nurturing space where you can freely express your authentic self, knowing you will be met with profound compassion and unwavering respect. I believe that you are the expert in your own experience, which means that the therapeutic process is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you want to address painful struggles or find ways to improve your quality of life, I would be deeply honoured to work alongside you to find growth and healing on your own terms.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who is passionate about supporting individuals find their way through challenging or stressful life situations, destructive patterns, powerful emotions and unhelpful relationships. I believe in prioritizing the client as the expert of their lived experiences and empowering you with necessary tools/skills that can be helpful outside the therapeutic process. While you may not have an exact 'goal' in mind, collaborative meaning-making and perspective can be equally valuable in understanding and moving through challenges.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who is passionate about supporting individuals find their way through challenging or stressful life situations, destructive patterns, powerful emotions and unhelpful relationships. I believe in prioritizing the client as the expert of their lived experiences and empowering you with necessary tools/skills that can be helpful outside the therapeutic process. While you may not have an exact 'goal' in mind, collaborative meaning-making and perspective can be equally valuable in understanding and moving through challenges.
Priority Health Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1E (Online Only)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lisa Denty
Counsellor, MACP, BN,RN, CCC, CCTP-II, CCHN(c)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
My goal as a counsellor is to provide you with a safe and supportive space so you can begin exploring the challenges you face. If you are looking for a counsellor who listens with compassion, has lived experience, and proven skills that can help guide you through your tough feelings and thoughts, you have come to the right place. I specialize in supporting persons impacted by trauma ( PTSD, sexual, childhood, bullying, abuse, workplace, intimate partner violence) disordered eating, body image, obesity, addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue/burnout, relationships, parenting, postpartum depression, anxiety, depression, and grief.
My goal as a counsellor is to provide you with a safe and supportive space so you can begin exploring the challenges you face. If you are looking for a counsellor who listens with compassion, has lived experience, and proven skills that can help guide you through your tough feelings and thoughts, you have come to the right place. I specialize in supporting persons impacted by trauma ( PTSD, sexual, childhood, bullying, abuse, workplace, intimate partner violence) disordered eating, body image, obesity, addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue/burnout, relationships, parenting, postpartum depression, anxiety, depression, and grief.
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.
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.
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Power Counselling and Wellness
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1C
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.
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.
Kelly George
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, RHN, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1B (Online Only)
I am currently a Master's level MA in Counselling Psychology practicum student qualified to practice under the clinical supervision of an approved practicum supervisor. During my practicum I will be offering pro bono mental health counselling. I inherently believe in an individual's strength to overcome obstacles and create a life that aligns with their unique values. Through empathetic engagement and validating your experiences, I aim to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to share your challenges. Together we can learn new skills and strategies to help you reach your goals and foster emotional resiliency.
I am currently a Master's level MA in Counselling Psychology practicum student qualified to practice under the clinical supervision of an approved practicum supervisor. During my practicum I will be offering pro bono mental health counselling. I inherently believe in an individual's strength to overcome obstacles and create a life that aligns with their unique values. Through empathetic engagement and validating your experiences, I aim to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to share your challenges. Together we can learn new skills and strategies to help you reach your goals and foster emotional resiliency.
Louisa Iannaci
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSSW, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1B
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with more than ten years of experience supporting individuals with their mental wellness. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives and at times become stuck with internal conflict, ways of being, or are in situations that are not conducive to growth. I believe that everyone is on their own spiritual journey and that for some, participating in therapy can encourage deeper understanding and help to unearth meaning in their life. I enjoy helping clients work to identify the source of thoughts, feelings and concerns with the goal of arriving at a place of understanding and acceptance.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with more than ten years of experience supporting individuals with their mental wellness. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives and at times become stuck with internal conflict, ways of being, or are in situations that are not conducive to growth. I believe that everyone is on their own spiritual journey and that for some, participating in therapy can encourage deeper understanding and help to unearth meaning in their life. I enjoy helping clients work to identify the source of thoughts, feelings and concerns with the goal of arriving at a place of understanding and acceptance.
Tracy Lee Fowler
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, BA, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Tracy is passionate about her work in mental health and addictions. Tracy strives to build solid relationships with clients so they can see their strengths and reach their full potential. Tracy has over 15 years’ experience working front lines in Mental health and Addictions, specializing and with great passion in the field of Addictions counselling. Tracy has proven effectiveness in building rapport quite rapidly, helping clients achieve their life goals. Currently, she has a new found passion for DBT treatment and working with clients to identify solutions to build resilience and ultimately to create a life worth living.
Tracy is passionate about her work in mental health and addictions. Tracy strives to build solid relationships with clients so they can see their strengths and reach their full potential. Tracy has over 15 years’ experience working front lines in Mental health and Addictions, specializing and with great passion in the field of Addictions counselling. Tracy has proven effectiveness in building rapport quite rapidly, helping clients achieve their life goals. Currently, she has a new found passion for DBT treatment and working with clients to identify solutions to build resilience and ultimately to create a life worth living.
Cheryl Baker
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1B (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I’m Cheryl, an actively registered social worker, and I have been providing direct therapeutic counselling services for nearly 15 years in the field of mental health and addictions. I have received a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfred Laurier University, Ontario and completed the Bachelor of Social Work program from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Through my social work career, I have been given so many opportunities to engage in advanced clinical therapy with individuals, couples, and families, of all ages, in various capacities. I bring a range of experiences, therapeutic skills, and education to each relationship.
I’m Cheryl, an actively registered social worker, and I have been providing direct therapeutic counselling services for nearly 15 years in the field of mental health and addictions. I have received a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfred Laurier University, Ontario and completed the Bachelor of Social Work program from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Through my social work career, I have been given so many opportunities to engage in advanced clinical therapy with individuals, couples, and families, of all ages, in various capacities. I bring a range of experiences, therapeutic skills, and education to each relationship.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with stress, chronically exhausted and on the verge of burnout? Do you feel like you’re stuck in fight/flight or shutdown mode? Are you experiencing anger, anxiety, depression and/or relying too much on alcohol or other substances to cope? Are you struggling with centering your own needs and desires, or maintaining balance in your life? Are you a helping professional or caregiver? If so, you may benefit from speaking to a professional who specializes in treating stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, addiction, empathic strain/compassion fatigue, trauma exposure and secondary traumatic stress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with stress, chronically exhausted and on the verge of burnout? Do you feel like you’re stuck in fight/flight or shutdown mode? Are you experiencing anger, anxiety, depression and/or relying too much on alcohol or other substances to cope? Are you struggling with centering your own needs and desires, or maintaining balance in your life? Are you a helping professional or caregiver? If so, you may benefit from speaking to a professional who specializes in treating stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, addiction, empathic strain/compassion fatigue, trauma exposure and secondary traumatic stress.
DBT Karin Klassen R Psych
Psychologist, MSc, MPhil
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1E (Online Only)
The focus of my practice is to treat people who have emotional dysregulation - stress! This can be due to a mood or personality disorder, chronic pain, trauma or complex trauma, military service, or a major life transition. I use practical, evidence based therapies such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Clinical Hypnosis, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help you fulfill your goals, getting back to living a meaningful, peaceful, productive life. One focus of my practice is treating current military members and veterans.
The focus of my practice is to treat people who have emotional dysregulation - stress! This can be due to a mood or personality disorder, chronic pain, trauma or complex trauma, military service, or a major life transition. I use practical, evidence based therapies such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Clinical Hypnosis, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help you fulfill your goals, getting back to living a meaningful, peaceful, productive life. One focus of my practice is treating current military members and veterans.
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.
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.
Stefan Graham Mifflen
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A (Online Only)
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.
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.
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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.