Substance Use Therapists in Oshawa, ON

It is my goal to honour your individuality and be a collaborative participant in your journey towards growth and self-exploration. I work to create a strong, trusting bond with you within which we can make positive change happen. It is important that you feel understood as you are, in what ever uniqueness that brings. Through connection and compassion, I believe that many things are possible.

In the therapeutic relationship, it is my goal to provide you with a warm, empathic environment where you feel safe and comfortable sharing the depth of your struggles. Whether you are a student facing challenges, a parent trying to balance life priorities, or a person struggling with mental health and/or substance use , I will offer support through this stage in your life.

We all experience life difficulties and stressors, sometimes leading to increased worry, a low mood and/or general unhappiness and discontentment. Engaging in psychotherapy can assist with creating a new perspective as well as the development of coping strategies, goals and the exploration of strengths and values. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have over 11 years of clinical experience working with youth and adults experiencing difficulties with substance use , depression, anxiety, stress and general emotion management concerns.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENT'S* I am so glad you are here and putting forth your needs first or maybe you are here because your friend or family member needs support or you are just tired of feeling this ‘Numb’ feeling and you want some answers as to “Why are you feeling this way? or asking yourself “Why don’t I feel happy or sad anymore?”, “Why am I like this?”, What is wrong with me? If I have made you question yourself right now then you are in the right place with the right person. As your therapist, I will help you explore all these feelings and will support you for your Mindful Comeback starting at your own pace.

We all have mental health, and many of us struggle with mental health concerns at some point in our lives. It can feel like we are alone in our struggles, but this is far from the case! Reaching out for help can be a life-changing decision to help us cope, improve our lives, and reach our goals.

Currently Accepting - Waitlist Over! Making change can feel like a daunting process. I am glad you are here. I support change through curiosity and being in the present moment. Though your past is important to help us understand your story, the focus will be on how we can change in the “here and now”. Suffering and distress can manifest in various ways, mentally, emotionally and physically. Listening and understanding to the cues your body gives you will arm you with the necessary tools to make changes in alignment with your goals. Only once we bring our thoughts, feelings and behaviours into our awareness can can we make change.

Experienced Social Worker registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I am a professional counselor and life coach with over 16 years of experience working with individuals and families in the social service sector. I support clients from diverse cultures and with diverse needs. I use a person-centered, strengths-based, anti-oppressive approach in my work. I provide a 15 min free phone consultation. Feeling, isolated, stressed, depressed, worried, confused and afraid? Your experience is personal, it is real, and it needs to be respected and understood.

Despite the beautiful and precious moments that we live through, there are points in life where we find ourselves feeling heavy with the weight of something on our shoulders. This heaviness may be depression, anxiety, or just a feeling we cannot put into words but still want to manage. You might feel like you are going through life alone. Your philosophy may have become tangled up and difficult to unravel. Therapy is a space where we can gently do the unravelling, together.

We provide individual psychotherapy, couple therapy, family therapy, sex therapy, psychological and vocational assessment and psycho-educational assessment and intervention. We can help you and your family cope with and overcome life challenges, relationship conflicts, traumas, and mental health concerns. Our services are provided by registered psychologists, registered psychotherapists and experienced masters/doctoral clinicians under supervision.

Currently accepting new clients. With 20 plus years of experience working with individuals and youth. Supporting clients with mental health resources, anxiety support, depression care and stress management tools; Specializing in transition services for new immigrants, career counselling for displaced workers and counselling services for college /university students and recent graduates. I believe people are not victims of circumstances, people are processors of their experiences. Recently, with the pandemic life is presenting everyone with significant challenges. With support you cope more effectively with the challenges.

Accepting new clients! I’d like to thank you for taking the first courageous step of seeking help. It would be an absolute privilege to be a part of your journey towards growth, healing, and self-discovery. My mission is to provide all my clients with a safe, nonjudgmental, compassionate environment in which they are free to share their experiences, explore their purpose, identify their strengths, and ultimately find their happiness. Your past may influence your present, however, it does not need to determine your future.

I have over 25 years of experience in the field of Healthcare, with extensive experience working with clients with mental health issues, addiction issues, and court-related issues. During this time, I have worked with individuals of varying ages, couples, families and groups. I see people with a varied range of issues including mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar), trauma, borderline personality, issues of psychosis, phobias, obsessive compulsive behaviours, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, sexual issues, conduct disorder, anger issues and behavioural concerns.

Problems are inevitable and normal in life, some can be small and some bigger than one can handle. At that time an extra set of hands surely help. I can be that extra set of hands to pick you up when you are down by listening to you without judging, guiding you to get back to the rhythm of life, and cheering you from side lines, using some time tested techniques that have helped many to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger issues, addictions and grief, to name a few. I have helped many people in my 25 years of professional life in USA and Canada. I invite you to join me to explore your unending possibilities in life.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) working under the supervision of Dr. Ken Kwan at Psychological Counselling & Services Group. I completed my Master of Education degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy through the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. I work primarily with adults and adolescents with a wide range of presenting problems and concerns. I specialize primarily in using Emotion-Focused Therapy, and I also have training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Career/Educational Counselling, and Group Therapy.

The reasons why people attend counselling and therapy are as varied as people themselves. Counselling provides a safe and confidential environment for people to talk through their challenges with a non-judgemental and supportive professional. As a registered Social Worker, I provide individual counselling, couples & marriage counselling, divorce counselling and reconciliation counselling.

At times searching for support can feel challenging or overwhelming. If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, grief, stress, or you are simply struggling to find joy in everyday life, I am committed to supporting you through this time to regain your confidence, strength, well-being and develop tools to take with you on your journey. Through our work together, my intention and commitment are to provide a welcoming, collaborative, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where you will thrive and achieve your goals.

The ideal client for me is someone who has been struggling, and who is ready and willing to make a committment to discovering new ways to improve their life.

Kate Moebus, MCP, RP, is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 7 years of experience in the field of mental health. Dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment, Kate offers confidential, evidence based, individual and group therapy to people who have experienced PTSD, anxiety, anger, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and substance misuse. Kate draws on a variety of traumainformed modalities including: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused therapy. Kate has worked in a variety of settings that include community agencies, hospitals, and private practice.

There are many factors in life that contribute to each individual experiencing some level of stress. This is the result of any number of unique diverse variables. When that stress becomes unmanageable it can lead to a multitude of mental health issues and distress. I can support and help individuals, couples, or families implement and learn effective skills to cope with these.