Alcohol Use Therapists in Ottawa, ON

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.

I welcome clients with varying addiction/mental health issues to my Ottawa Counselling Office including those struggling with: Alcohol, drugs including cocaine, meth, marijuana, heroin, Fentanyl and other substances. Prescription medications such as benzodiazepines (“benzos”, anti-anxiety medication), and pain medications. Services offered: withdrawal management, individual counselling, family counselling, interventions, sober coaching, outpatient treatment, addiction/mental health inpatient treatment matching/planning for both govt funded and high end private rehabs. Tim is an Addiction Specialist. Virtual sessions available.

Accepting clients. Providing virtual sessions for folks across Ontario and in person or virtual sessions for Ottawa folks. For over 20 years, I have specialized in treating people with problematic substance use and substance use disorders. I work within a compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach. The right way to make meaningful change is the way that works best for you. I'm here to work with you on finding that way.

Addiction is a multifaceted and complicated process. Although there is a commonality between various expressions of addiction, individuals are also unique and require personalized treatment. I endeavor to provide my clients with the best possible counselling based on the most current thinking in the area of addiction. I furnish a supportive and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore relevant issues that may be related to substance abuse and behavioural addiction. It is important to recognize that things will get better with dedication and acceptance. I will be there to help guide you through the process.

Are you struggling with addiction? Do you feel trapped after a long, hard time of trying to "get better"? Are you ready to let that all go, to be free from addiction and live a full, loving life with gratitude and hope? The answer lies inside of you, not outside. Please allow me to be a guide to your finding your path from dis-ease to wellness.

I'm a therapist who specializes in the treatment of addictive behaviours such as substance use, concurrent disorders, smoking, gambling, etc. I also assist family members, friends and loved ones affected by addictive behaviour and support those who are struggling with issues such as co dependency and enabling behaviour. I provide a safe space for clients to come and be treated with respect and receive a non judgemental approach that is trauma informed, solution focused and compassionate.

I am an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and I specialize in supporting individuals (adults and adolescents) and their loved ones to navigate eating disorder treatment. My clients tell me it's my warm, human, and relatable approach that helps them to open up, to be honest, and most importantly to take the challenging steps toward recovery. My clients reach out to me because they are struggling with symptoms that are eating disorder related and the co-occurring conditions that often co-exist.

I offer safe and confidential individual therapy to adults for a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger management, substance abuse, insomnia and interpersonal difficulties.

Currently welcoming new clients of all ages! For both virtual and in person sessions with daytime and evening availability. Hi there! My name is Kristina Scully and I am a Registered Psychotherapist who has over 10 years experience working as a clinical therapist. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, substance use, relationship issues, disordered eating and trauma. I have worked extensively with adolescents, youth and adults and I am also an experienced Parent-Child Therapist supporting families in the community.

Gerard Vardy is a dedicated and compassionate professional addiction counselor, trauma and spirituality psychotherapist and family consultant with over twenty years of experience.

Dr. Heather Schultz received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Toledo in 2020. She completed her residency at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, and recently completed her supervised practice year providing psychological services in a private practice clinic in the Ottawa area. She has received training in a variety of clinical settings including hospitals, community mental health centres, forensic sites, and private practice.

I am currently accepting new clients - in-person and virtually. As a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor with Stradwick Psychology and Neurofeedback Clinic, I strive to provide non-judgemental and compassionate care to every individual I support. I specialize in anxiety, post-traumatic stress, trauma and/or abuse, depression, relationship issues, substance misuse, emotional dysregulation, stress, and other mental health concerns. In my therapeutic relationships, I foster trust, focus on strengths, and seek collaboration with clients through my adoption of a client-centred and trauma-informed perspective.

Accepting new clients. Nothing in life prepares you for your new role as a mom. You can read all the books, take the classes, talk to all your friends, but until that crying newborn is placed in your arms - no one can explain to you what it all means and feels like. Each of our relationships are unique to who we are- and so is our adjustment into becoming mothers. We will carry our strengths but also our wounds into this new role. And although we may expect endless joy we may also find depression, anxiety, anger, or hopelessness.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist focusing on the treatment of low self-esteem, depression and anxiety, major life transitions including entering into parenthood, individuals struggling to find meaning and purpose in their life, grief and loss, relationship issues, shame and vulnerability and concerns related to identity formation and sexual orientation.

My theory of change is founded on the premise that healing and growth can emerge through nurturing interpersonal connections. I stand by the belief that we are relational beings, meaning that our interactions with others influence our mood, sense of self, and well-being. Through sessions, whether I work with you or your relationship, I facilitate dynamic interventions to create new bonding moments that foster cognitive awareness, emotional regulation, and behavioural changes. As a therapist, my goal is to help you shift from a place of reactiveness and hopelessness to a place of communication and connection.

I am personable, approachable, and flexible, and I will work with you to establish your goals for therapy, and help to process the issues that come up for you. My approach is seated in a place of curiosity and empathy, and I see myself as your advocate. I sometimes use humour during our sessions to reduce stress, and provide relatable examples so that you can integrate therapeutic skills into your life. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness.