Alcohol Use Therapists in Halifax, NS
My specialty is in addiction and recovery from addiction. As a recovering addict for many years myself, I feel I provide a relatable approach and understanding to my clientele. If you would like to make an action plan, change, create and follow through with goals, we can work together to make that happen. I provide individual counselling to build coping skills, confidence, self-image, communication and boundaries. I use the interventions of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, (CBT) to treat depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, BPD, and stress by addressing thinking and by changing behaviours to support your life.
My specialty is in addiction and recovery from addiction. As a recovering addict for many years myself, I feel I provide a relatable approach and understanding to my clientele. If you would like to make an action plan, change, create and follow through with goals, we can work together to make that happen. I provide individual counselling to build coping skills, confidence, self-image, communication and boundaries. I use the interventions of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, (CBT) to treat depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, BPD, and stress by addressing thinking and by changing behaviours to support your life.
Transforming Tides Counselling helps you when you are struggling with anxiety and depression and don’t know where to turn. We help when overwhelming emotions catch you up and cause sleepless nights, spinning thoughts, trouble concentrating at work, and you find yourself irritable with your family and friends. We work with you when you have experienced loss through the death of loved ones, the loss of well loved pets, the end of relationships or jobs or health and whenever grief feels too hard to manage on your own. When conflict in your intimate relationship seems unsolvable, we are here to help with couples counselling.
Transforming Tides Counselling helps you when you are struggling with anxiety and depression and don’t know where to turn. We help when overwhelming emotions catch you up and cause sleepless nights, spinning thoughts, trouble concentrating at work, and you find yourself irritable with your family and friends. We work with you when you have experienced loss through the death of loved ones, the loss of well loved pets, the end of relationships or jobs or health and whenever grief feels too hard to manage on your own. When conflict in your intimate relationship seems unsolvable, we are here to help with couples counselling.
Sometimes the way that we talk to ourselves and relate to others can get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. My hope is that together we can come to understand these forces and help you feel empowered to make lasting changes. On my part, I strive to bring my authenticity, humour, and curiosity into my work. I am committed to a culturally-responsive approach and welcome clients from racialized and historically marginalized backgrounds.
Sometimes the way that we talk to ourselves and relate to others can get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. My hope is that together we can come to understand these forces and help you feel empowered to make lasting changes. On my part, I strive to bring my authenticity, humour, and curiosity into my work. I am committed to a culturally-responsive approach and welcome clients from racialized and historically marginalized backgrounds.
At Halifax Counselling and Wellness, we support those experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, personality disorders, substance use, relationship conflicts, personal development challenges and more. We provide a safe and empathetic space to express your thoughts and emotions, guidance in developing coping strategies, increased self-awareness, and healthier ways to manage and overcome difficulties.
At Halifax Counselling and Wellness, we support those experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, personality disorders, substance use, relationship conflicts, personal development challenges and more. We provide a safe and empathetic space to express your thoughts and emotions, guidance in developing coping strategies, increased self-awareness, and healthier ways to manage and overcome difficulties.
I have been working in the field of Addictions for twenty years, specializing in gambling issues. I work with individuals, couples and families in the recovery process with a supportive and holistic approach. I am a committed advocate and therapist who will provide you with the tools and support you need to make changes.
I have been working in the field of Addictions for twenty years, specializing in gambling issues. I work with individuals, couples and families in the recovery process with a supportive and holistic approach. I am a committed advocate and therapist who will provide you with the tools and support you need to make changes.
I am currently accepting new clients located throughout Nova Scotia and Ontario. I have a specialized interest in eating disorders, trauma, anxiety disorders, addiction/substance use. Making changes can be anxiety provoking and overwhelming. I recognize that feeling alone can get in the way of making the progress you want to make. I am happy to support you in bettering your mental health overall.
I am currently accepting new clients located throughout Nova Scotia and Ontario. I have a specialized interest in eating disorders, trauma, anxiety disorders, addiction/substance use. Making changes can be anxiety provoking and overwhelming. I recognize that feeling alone can get in the way of making the progress you want to make. I am happy to support you in bettering your mental health overall.
With 13 years of clinical experience, I work in a collaborative manner with people experiencing a range of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss and issues surrounding identity and self-worth. I work with couples in relationship counselling, improving communication and healthy dynamics and I have experience working with people in ethically non-monogamous relationships (polyamory). I am an Art Therapist as well and love to help people find a creative and visual language to express thoughts, feelings, gain self-insight and heal. I bring an interest and knowledge of the brain into sessions.
With 13 years of clinical experience, I work in a collaborative manner with people experiencing a range of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss and issues surrounding identity and self-worth. I work with couples in relationship counselling, improving communication and healthy dynamics and I have experience working with people in ethically non-monogamous relationships (polyamory). I am an Art Therapist as well and love to help people find a creative and visual language to express thoughts, feelings, gain self-insight and heal. I bring an interest and knowledge of the brain into sessions.
I am a therapist with over 30 years experience in the field of Addictions. I work with people struggling with alcohol, drug and gambling problems and offer tobacco cessation services. I also work with family members in their recovery process. As an experienced therapist, I assist clients in addressing these issues by utilizing a "Biological, Psychological, Social, Spiritual" Model of recovery. As a client, you can expect to develop personal insight into the problems substance use is creating, while making positive change in your life. This is accomplished in a safe, caring and collaborative environment.
I am a therapist with over 30 years experience in the field of Addictions. I work with people struggling with alcohol, drug and gambling problems and offer tobacco cessation services. I also work with family members in their recovery process. As an experienced therapist, I assist clients in addressing these issues by utilizing a "Biological, Psychological, Social, Spiritual" Model of recovery. As a client, you can expect to develop personal insight into the problems substance use is creating, while making positive change in your life. This is accomplished in a safe, caring and collaborative environment.
My practice is rooted in the relationships that clients and I build together, creating spaces of trust and security; that’s where healing can start. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed mental health support that is accessible, rooted in compassion and aware of systemic barriers. I genuinely love working with people while witnessing them confront their challenges and grow as individuals; providing counselling gives me with an incredible sense of meaning and vitality.
My practice is rooted in the relationships that clients and I build together, creating spaces of trust and security; that’s where healing can start. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed mental health support that is accessible, rooted in compassion and aware of systemic barriers. I genuinely love working with people while witnessing them confront their challenges and grow as individuals; providing counselling gives me with an incredible sense of meaning and vitality.
At Steady Hearts Psychological Services, I support adults navigating the complexities of life with a health condition, as well as caregivers and health care providers experiencing stress, burnout, or emotional fatigue. My practice is grounded in the belief that strength and vulnerability can coexist — that we can remain steady, even as life throws us off course. The name “Steady Hearts” reflects this balance: being present with what hurts while still holding space for hope, purpose, and change. I offer a space that’s thoughtful, nonjudgmental, and attuned to your context. I believe in your capacity to find greater ease and meaning.
At Steady Hearts Psychological Services, I support adults navigating the complexities of life with a health condition, as well as caregivers and health care providers experiencing stress, burnout, or emotional fatigue. My practice is grounded in the belief that strength and vulnerability can coexist — that we can remain steady, even as life throws us off course. The name “Steady Hearts” reflects this balance: being present with what hurts while still holding space for hope, purpose, and change. I offer a space that’s thoughtful, nonjudgmental, and attuned to your context. I believe in your capacity to find greater ease and meaning.
My work with individuals involves a deep somatic dive into your protective and wounded parts, so they can be healed. Then the light of the Self can shine through more and you can be free to feel yourself and be at peace within yourself. I also work with deeper issues including unattached and legacy burdens.
I work with couples, who are curious about their nervous system. How do we get what we want out of a relationship? How do we stop doing the things that stop us from getting what I want? We look at the patterns in your relationship and winning strategies that get you what you want out of a relationship.
My work with individuals involves a deep somatic dive into your protective and wounded parts, so they can be healed. Then the light of the Self can shine through more and you can be free to feel yourself and be at peace within yourself. I also work with deeper issues including unattached and legacy burdens.
I work with couples, who are curious about their nervous system. How do we get what we want out of a relationship? How do we stop doing the things that stop us from getting what I want? We look at the patterns in your relationship and winning strategies that get you what you want out of a relationship.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
I primarily work with individuals and couples who experience anxiety, depression, relational challenges, and/or forms of traumatic stress. However, I may also be a fit for you if you experience reoccurring overwhelm, panic, chronic stress, nervous system/emotion dysregulation, bodily and/or emotional numbness, shut down/freeze states, unhealthy life patterns, insomnia or restless sleeps, dependency on substances, feelings of hopelessness, and/or thoughts that hinder your ability to live well.
I primarily work with individuals and couples who experience anxiety, depression, relational challenges, and/or forms of traumatic stress. However, I may also be a fit for you if you experience reoccurring overwhelm, panic, chronic stress, nervous system/emotion dysregulation, bodily and/or emotional numbness, shut down/freeze states, unhealthy life patterns, insomnia or restless sleeps, dependency on substances, feelings of hopelessness, and/or thoughts that hinder your ability to live well.
I work from the perspective that everyone has basic healthiness, a natural yearning for brilliant sanity and the wisdom of wholeness as part of their being. Conditioning and confusion can obscure these endowments but they are never absent. My job is to help draw out this wisdom for healing that is already there, by encouraging awareness. I begin with client-centered listening that honours where you are now, and the change you want. I then move into more experiential work to facilitate transformation. The contract for change and the pace of change is always in the client's hands
I work from the perspective that everyone has basic healthiness, a natural yearning for brilliant sanity and the wisdom of wholeness as part of their being. Conditioning and confusion can obscure these endowments but they are never absent. My job is to help draw out this wisdom for healing that is already there, by encouraging awareness. I begin with client-centered listening that honours where you are now, and the change you want. I then move into more experiential work to facilitate transformation. The contract for change and the pace of change is always in the client's hands
When life gets overwhelming it can really bring you down or make you feel anxious. You may be fearful that life won’t ever get better, you won’t find another job, you will be alone forever, or you will fail your first year of university because of anxiety. Maybe you’ve encountered a loss and you wonder if life will ever feel normal again. Perhaps you are newcomer to Canada and you need support while get used to new culture, find a job and a place to live.
When life gets overwhelming it can really bring you down or make you feel anxious. You may be fearful that life won’t ever get better, you won’t find another job, you will be alone forever, or you will fail your first year of university because of anxiety. Maybe you’ve encountered a loss and you wonder if life will ever feel normal again. Perhaps you are newcomer to Canada and you need support while get used to new culture, find a job and a place to live.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 16 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.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 16 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.
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I have a ton of experience working with addiction/recovery, family/relationship dysfunction, and recovering from past trauma. I geek out about supporting people in finding themselves and their path. I'd love to help you build confidence through unraveling codependency, belief, and behaviour patterns.
Some clients find me when anxiety, pains, overwhelm, behaviours, and emotions become unbearable. Other clients find me when other people's stuff becomes unbearable. Either way - glad you're here; we'll figure it out together.
Heya!
I'm accepting new clients - please click the "website" tab, or reach out to schedule a consultation!
I have a ton of experience working with addiction/recovery, family/relationship dysfunction, and recovering from past trauma. I geek out about supporting people in finding themselves and their path. I'd love to help you build confidence through unraveling codependency, belief, and behaviour patterns.
Some clients find me when anxiety, pains, overwhelm, behaviours, and emotions become unbearable. Other clients find me when other people's stuff becomes unbearable. Either way - glad you're here; we'll figure it out together.
I am ready to help you! No matter what you are going through, I know that if we can talk about it, we can work it out! I am ready to help you get the tools you need to get back on your feet. I want to get to know you as a person, not just your symptoms, and to help you get back to the things that bring you joy. I am proudly inclusive, queer-friendly, and sex-positive.
I am ready to help you! No matter what you are going through, I know that if we can talk about it, we can work it out! I am ready to help you get the tools you need to get back on your feet. I want to get to know you as a person, not just your symptoms, and to help you get back to the things that bring you joy. I am proudly inclusive, queer-friendly, and sex-positive.
While he is trained to work with clients who have a range of problems, he specializes in helping those with trauma, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, schizophrenia, phobias, and substance use disorders. If there are issues you have been struggling with and want to make a change in your life he is here to help.
While he is trained to work with clients who have a range of problems, he specializes in helping those with trauma, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, schizophrenia, phobias, and substance use disorders. If there are issues you have been struggling with and want to make a change in your life he is here to help.
Melissa Melnychuk
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q), BBA, BA, MSc (P)
Online Only
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Q) specializing in supporting women through relationship issues, trauma, neurodivergence, self-esteem, life transitions, abuse, and attachment-based challenges. My warm, collaborative approach is grounded in evidence-based practices. Many of my clients have experienced therapy before but are now ready for a deeper layer of healing. I provide a comforting space to heal while growing. I work with women striving for personal, family, and career growth, pursuing meaningful goals, motivated yet seeking support, and open to being gently challenged.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Q) specializing in supporting women through relationship issues, trauma, neurodivergence, self-esteem, life transitions, abuse, and attachment-based challenges. My warm, collaborative approach is grounded in evidence-based practices. Many of my clients have experienced therapy before but are now ready for a deeper layer of healing. I provide a comforting space to heal while growing. I work with women striving for personal, family, and career growth, pursuing meaningful goals, motivated yet seeking support, and open to being gently challenged.
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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.