Substance Use Therapists in Ottawa, ON
I am here to help. I embrace the "4C's" of my profession, an acronym that stands for caring, compassionate, competent, and well connected. You deserve the best, and that is all I offer. My ideal client is someone serious about improving, growing, and overcoming (or least better managing) whatever it is you need help with now. Please note that I live in Calgary and I offer live in-person sessions here, but I do see clients across Ontario via high-quality video software. BOOK APPOINTMENT: Click icon called "Website" on left side. My 83-second promotional video is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vOKqotpeaM
I am here to help. I embrace the "4C's" of my profession, an acronym that stands for caring, compassionate, competent, and well connected. You deserve the best, and that is all I offer. My ideal client is someone serious about improving, growing, and overcoming (or least better managing) whatever it is you need help with now. Please note that I live in Calgary and I offer live in-person sessions here, but I do see clients across Ontario via high-quality video software. BOOK APPOINTMENT: Click icon called "Website" on left side. My 83-second promotional video is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vOKqotpeaM
We are shaped by our relationships and by the stories we carry about ourselves, others, and the world around us. Sometimes, these stories keep us feeling stuck or disconnected. I believe therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and begin to see things with more clarity and compassion. Through calm noticing and gentle exploration, we can begin to make sense of what feels overwhelming, reconnect with ourselves, and move toward change.
We are shaped by our relationships and by the stories we carry about ourselves, others, and the world around us. Sometimes, these stories keep us feeling stuck or disconnected. I believe therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and begin to see things with more clarity and compassion. Through calm noticing and gentle exploration, we can begin to make sense of what feels overwhelming, reconnect with ourselves, and move toward change.
I offer couples and individual therapy to youth (12+) and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns related to substance use, concurrent disorders, emotional regulation, stress, interpersonal challenges, anxiety, depression, and trauma related symptoms.
I aim to provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, and collaborative environment that ensures a safe space for all. I take an integrated approach that is rooted in a client-centered approach and trauma-informed care practice. I draw from strength-based therapies such as: cognitive-behavioural therapies (CBT) and solution-focused brief therapies (SFT).
I offer couples and individual therapy to youth (12+) and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns related to substance use, concurrent disorders, emotional regulation, stress, interpersonal challenges, anxiety, depression, and trauma related symptoms.
I aim to provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, and collaborative environment that ensures a safe space for all. I take an integrated approach that is rooted in a client-centered approach and trauma-informed care practice. I draw from strength-based therapies such as: cognitive-behavioural therapies (CBT) and solution-focused brief therapies (SFT).
Stephanie focuses in supporting clients with substance use, anxiety,and borderline personality disorder.
There are times when we all need support. Stephanie will approach your therapy and treatment with a focus on the mind body connection. She sees establishing safety in our nervous system as a core component of treating stress and anxiety. Stephanie has been working in mental health in hospitals, community clinics, and research labs for a decade. She creates a safe space, allowing you to be your authentic self. She believes the therapeutic relationship is a critical component of the success of therapy.
Stephanie focuses in supporting clients with substance use, anxiety,and borderline personality disorder.
There are times when we all need support. Stephanie will approach your therapy and treatment with a focus on the mind body connection. She sees establishing safety in our nervous system as a core component of treating stress and anxiety. Stephanie has been working in mental health in hospitals, community clinics, and research labs for a decade. She creates a safe space, allowing you to be your authentic self. She believes the therapeutic relationship is a critical component of the success of therapy.
Jessica Charles | CPTSD | Depression | Addiction
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
1 Endorsed
Online Only
New May 2026 - Are you between 25-35 years old and find yourself grappling with the past, were raised by emotionally immature (or narcissistic) parents, struggle with setting boundaries, are in a codependent relationship, or feel responsible for the emotions of others while neglecting your own? Is your body constantly in fight, flight or freeze mode, and you can't seem to break the unhealthy patterns that keep you stuck? It's infuriating to intellectually know what to do and not be able to DO it (or stick to it).
New May 2026 - Are you between 25-35 years old and find yourself grappling with the past, were raised by emotionally immature (or narcissistic) parents, struggle with setting boundaries, are in a codependent relationship, or feel responsible for the emotions of others while neglecting your own? Is your body constantly in fight, flight or freeze mode, and you can't seem to break the unhealthy patterns that keep you stuck? It's infuriating to intellectually know what to do and not be able to DO it (or stick to it).
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, trauma, PTSD, relationship conflict, cultural identity challenges, or major life transitions. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. My goal is to help you explore your experiences at your own pace while fostering healing, self-awareness, and empowerment.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, trauma, PTSD, relationship conflict, cultural identity challenges, or major life transitions. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. My goal is to help you explore your experiences at your own pace while fostering healing, self-awareness, and empowerment.
Welcoming new clients!
I work with individuals, couples, and kids (8+) to help navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, addictions, attachment concerns, and trauma. No matter where you are in life, I’m here to provide a safe and supportive space.
Welcoming new clients!
I work with individuals, couples, and kids (8+) to help navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, addictions, attachment concerns, and trauma. No matter where you are in life, I’m here to provide a safe and supportive space.
I work with people that have challenges with Substance Use, Trauma, Relational issues, Sex and Sexuality.
Accepting new clients! I am a trauma therapist who specializes in eating disorders and addictions. I am frequently taken by the amount of pain and suffering in the world, I have learned that through these moments we can find the most growth, strength, and beauty. Often we can get stuck in-between these painful moments and a new way of being, That's often what brings people to therapy. Our work together may be a journey to help you get unstuck or out of the place of crisis and to find a sense of safety. I feel it is a privilege to be able to be a part of someone's journey and be able to walk along beside them.
I work with people that have challenges with Substance Use, Trauma, Relational issues, Sex and Sexuality.
Accepting new clients! I am a trauma therapist who specializes in eating disorders and addictions. I am frequently taken by the amount of pain and suffering in the world, I have learned that through these moments we can find the most growth, strength, and beauty. Often we can get stuck in-between these painful moments and a new way of being, That's often what brings people to therapy. Our work together may be a journey to help you get unstuck or out of the place of crisis and to find a sense of safety. I feel it is a privilege to be able to be a part of someone's journey and be able to walk along beside them.
I work primarily with adults to manage and process a variety of concerns. I use a client-centred, trauma-informed approach with a focus on existing strengths to collaborate with people on their path forward. I strive to help my clients view their situation with self-compassion, connect to their resiliency, and enhance their coping skills. I work with the understanding that individual issues arise in the context of greater social structures such as family, the workplace, intimate relationships, and society in general.
I work primarily with adults to manage and process a variety of concerns. I use a client-centred, trauma-informed approach with a focus on existing strengths to collaborate with people on their path forward. I strive to help my clients view their situation with self-compassion, connect to their resiliency, and enhance their coping skills. I work with the understanding that individual issues arise in the context of greater social structures such as family, the workplace, intimate relationships, and society in general.
I am a social worker who believes in the power of persons and peoples: I work with clients to create opportunities for healing and growth. I have a varied background including crisis intervention, addictions recovery, women's issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, Parts work and Somatic Experiencing. I understand the importance of melding mindfulness techniques with talk therapy. In practice, I work to combine a solid knowledge of the roots of trauma while providing a safe and welcoming environment, creatively combining these aspects of care to customise healing journeys in partnership with clients.
I am a social worker who believes in the power of persons and peoples: I work with clients to create opportunities for healing and growth. I have a varied background including crisis intervention, addictions recovery, women's issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, Parts work and Somatic Experiencing. I understand the importance of melding mindfulness techniques with talk therapy. In practice, I work to combine a solid knowledge of the roots of trauma while providing a safe and welcoming environment, creatively combining these aspects of care to customise healing journeys in partnership with clients.
I have found great purpose in working over 20 years in diverse mental health & substance use settings providing crisis, long-term counselling, and case management.
My approach is warm, authentic, thoughtful, and grounded in helping people feel safe as they explore what is happening in their lives. Together, we can identify patterns, understand what may be driving them, and build practical tools for emotional regulation, connection, and change.
I have found great purpose in working over 20 years in diverse mental health & substance use settings providing crisis, long-term counselling, and case management.
My approach is warm, authentic, thoughtful, and grounded in helping people feel safe as they explore what is happening in their lives. Together, we can identify patterns, understand what may be driving them, and build practical tools for emotional regulation, connection, and change.
I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who are experiencing trauma and relational wound, emotional sensitivity or intensity, depression and underlying shame, repeating relationship patterns, substance use or other coping behaviours.
On the outside, you may seem like you have it all together, balancing work, relationships, and responsibilities with care. But on the inside, it can feel overwhelming at times. You might notice yourself stuck in familiar patterns, questioning why certain struggles keep resurfacing despite your best efforts.
I work with thoughtful, self-aware individuals who are ready for something to shift. People who are motivated for change, yet find themselves navigating emotional intensity, relationship challenges, or relying on coping strategies such as alcohol or other habits that no longer feel aligned with who they want to be.
I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who are experiencing trauma and relational wound, emotional sensitivity or intensity, depression and underlying shame, repeating relationship patterns, substance use or other coping behaviours.
On the outside, you may seem like you have it all together, balancing work, relationships, and responsibilities with care. But on the inside, it can feel overwhelming at times. You might notice yourself stuck in familiar patterns, questioning why certain struggles keep resurfacing despite your best efforts.
I work with thoughtful, self-aware individuals who are ready for something to shift. People who are motivated for change, yet find themselves navigating emotional intensity, relationship challenges, or relying on coping strategies such as alcohol or other habits that no longer feel aligned with who they want to be.
I help with anxiety, depression, substance use, and relational issues using a psychodynamic & attachment lens alongside CBT, ACT, and DBT.
My philosophy is that the past builds our being through the experiences we had and the lessons we learned. These experiences help to shape our sense of meaning and personal fulfilment through our journey. Therefore, I believe that it is important to explore the past and see how it shapes our experience in relation to ourselves and others. I incorporate this perspective in my work with clients and help to emphasize the power of choice, explore unmet needs and help to explore important areas for boundary setting.
I help with anxiety, depression, substance use, and relational issues using a psychodynamic & attachment lens alongside CBT, ACT, and DBT.
My philosophy is that the past builds our being through the experiences we had and the lessons we learned. These experiences help to shape our sense of meaning and personal fulfilment through our journey. Therefore, I believe that it is important to explore the past and see how it shapes our experience in relation to ourselves and others. I incorporate this perspective in my work with clients and help to emphasize the power of choice, explore unmet needs and help to explore important areas for boundary setting.
I treat a variety of emotional issues and parenting challenges. These include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, gaming/internet addiction, trauma, bullying, relationship conflict, and disordered eating. I work with ages 9 to 99. Our goal at Mental Health & Addictions Services Ottawa is to support and strengthen your investment in your self and your relationships to best manage the challenges of daily life. Monday and Tuesday Evening appointments. Monday to Thursday day time appointments.
I treat a variety of emotional issues and parenting challenges. These include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, gaming/internet addiction, trauma, bullying, relationship conflict, and disordered eating. I work with ages 9 to 99. Our goal at Mental Health & Addictions Services Ottawa is to support and strengthen your investment in your self and your relationships to best manage the challenges of daily life. Monday and Tuesday Evening appointments. Monday to Thursday day time appointments.
For over 25 years, I have specialized in addiction treatment and support people with problematic substance use, and other related mental health issues, including trauma and chronic stress.
Changing your relationship with alcohol and/or other drugs can often be challenging and hard to sustain. I provide individual addiction therapy designed to support you in being able to reduce the negative impacts of substance use, and increase your quality of life. The right way to make meaningful change is the way that works best for you.
For over 25 years, I have specialized in addiction treatment and support people with problematic substance use, and other related mental health issues, including trauma and chronic stress.
Changing your relationship with alcohol and/or other drugs can often be challenging and hard to sustain. I provide individual addiction therapy designed to support you in being able to reduce the negative impacts of substance use, and increase your quality of life. The right way to make meaningful change is the way that works best for you.
She specializes in Issues of mental health and substance use for adults, young adults and youth.
As an experienced counsellor Wendy would like to help you and provide a professional and clinical approach that best suits your needs. Positive changes can occur through discussion, reflection, validation and acceptance of self and others. Wendy is gentle and approachable to all those in her care.
She specializes in Issues of mental health and substance use for adults, young adults and youth.
As an experienced counsellor Wendy would like to help you and provide a professional and clinical approach that best suits your needs. Positive changes can occur through discussion, reflection, validation and acceptance of self and others. Wendy is gentle and approachable to all those in her care.
I have more than 12 years of experience working in addiction with substance use, codependency, gambling and sexual addiction.
I believe in second chances and new paths wherever you've been, whatever you've done. Let's talk if you feel you're going nowhere or not getting the results you want. If you feel let down and are looking for affordable therapy, I await you. I specialize in addiction therapy and am only taking clients from Ontario at the moment. Sliding fee scale available. I have a lot of experience with individual therapy, some with couple, with teenagers ans most with adults.
I have more than 12 years of experience working in addiction with substance use, codependency, gambling and sexual addiction.
I believe in second chances and new paths wherever you've been, whatever you've done. Let's talk if you feel you're going nowhere or not getting the results you want. If you feel let down and are looking for affordable therapy, I await you. I specialize in addiction therapy and am only taking clients from Ontario at the moment. Sliding fee scale available. I have a lot of experience with individual therapy, some with couple, with teenagers ans most with adults.
Living in a capitalist society can often make us feel burned-out, chronically anxious, depressed and alienated from those we love the most. Too often, we are "working for the weekend", and when it comes we have precious little time to spend doing the things that bring us meaning and strengthen our most important relationships. There’s a huge disconnect between the conditions in which we evolved and how we now live. I help people to heal from unmet needs during development by uncovering and working to shift adaptations (now maladaptive). I specialize in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with Flowstate Therapy.
Living in a capitalist society can often make us feel burned-out, chronically anxious, depressed and alienated from those we love the most. Too often, we are "working for the weekend", and when it comes we have precious little time to spend doing the things that bring us meaning and strengthen our most important relationships. There’s a huge disconnect between the conditions in which we evolved and how we now live. I help people to heal from unmet needs during development by uncovering and working to shift adaptations (now maladaptive). I specialize in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with Flowstate Therapy.
Since 2005, I have worked with adults seeking support based on concerns related to difficulties with negative emotions (like anger, anxiety, depression, or shame), behaviours that impact their work or relationships (like aggression, addictions, or compulsions), or patterns in their relationships that prevent them from feeling good about themselves or developing more satisfying connections. I will help you explore the origins of these concerns and work with you to emancipate yourself from these struggles.
Since 2005, I have worked with adults seeking support based on concerns related to difficulties with negative emotions (like anger, anxiety, depression, or shame), behaviours that impact their work or relationships (like aggression, addictions, or compulsions), or patterns in their relationships that prevent them from feeling good about themselves or developing more satisfying connections. I will help you explore the origins of these concerns and work with you to emancipate yourself from these struggles.
Real change, healing, and growth happens from the inside out. This is a process of mutual empowerment that occurs through our genuine relationships, as we bring parts of ourselves and hidden parts of our experience into the light of a compassionate awareness. In psychotherapy we can create an authentic space of acceptance to explore life's troubles with compassion, curiosity, and courage. Together we may discover, become, heal, and grow. Whatever brings you to psychotherapy, it is with respect and gratitude that I commit to walk beside you on this path. "A journey of a thousand miles begins where one is and taking a single step."
Real change, healing, and growth happens from the inside out. This is a process of mutual empowerment that occurs through our genuine relationships, as we bring parts of ourselves and hidden parts of our experience into the light of a compassionate awareness. In psychotherapy we can create an authentic space of acceptance to explore life's troubles with compassion, curiosity, and courage. Together we may discover, become, heal, and grow. Whatever brings you to psychotherapy, it is with respect and gratitude that I commit to walk beside you on this path. "A journey of a thousand miles begins where one is and taking a single step."
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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
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 substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.