Addiction Therapists in Ridgeway, ON
Tara Kelly - Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
2 Endorsed
Ridgeway, ON L0S
I value a trauma informed approach which I have developed over the course of my 13-year career working in a hospital (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) and more recently in a management role at a child and youth mental health setting.
People seek out counselling and therapy for a variety of reasons, each important, valid and worthy of addressing. My passion is to help support people to draw on their strengths and resilience despite challenges that may be affecting their ability to live a more confident and fulfilling life. Whether you are coming to therapy to process past painful experiences, explore your current situation, or work towards future goals, I offer a supportive environment that allows you to accomplish the goals you have set for yourself. As an integrative therapist, I draw from several therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs.
I value a trauma informed approach which I have developed over the course of my 13-year career working in a hospital (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) and more recently in a management role at a child and youth mental health setting.
People seek out counselling and therapy for a variety of reasons, each important, valid and worthy of addressing. My passion is to help support people to draw on their strengths and resilience despite challenges that may be affecting their ability to live a more confident and fulfilling life. Whether you are coming to therapy to process past painful experiences, explore your current situation, or work towards future goals, I offer a supportive environment that allows you to accomplish the goals you have set for yourself. As an integrative therapist, I draw from several therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs.
You likely may "feel stuck", which is why you are considering counselling. It takes self-awareness to reach out and courage to make the call. I recognize these qualities and because of this, I am passionate about empowering individuals and couples to move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered. I believe the key to well-being is learning how to be your authentic self-- with balance. In "Individual counselling", you can expect unwavering acceptance. In "couples counselling," you can expect an impartial mediator. I also offer Pet grief counselling. Learn how to move from "Feeling Stuck" to "Feeling Empowered." Empathetic, Compassionate and Professional services
You likely may "feel stuck", which is why you are considering counselling. It takes self-awareness to reach out and courage to make the call. I recognize these qualities and because of this, I am passionate about empowering individuals and couples to move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered. I believe the key to well-being is learning how to be your authentic self-- with balance. In "Individual counselling", you can expect unwavering acceptance. In "couples counselling," you can expect an impartial mediator. I also offer Pet grief counselling. Learn how to move from "Feeling Stuck" to "Feeling Empowered." Empathetic, Compassionate and Professional services
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For the last 15 years, I have served in my community's social services field, working alongside people living through trauma, substance use and addictions, poverty, mental health dual-diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and criminality.
My areas of clinical care include trauma, abuse, violence, PTSD and C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, dissociation, substance use and addictions, shame, anger, grief, relationships, sexual and gender identity, and spiritual abuse, deconstruction, and integration. I embody a clinical stance that is compassionate, curious, anti-oppressive, and non-pathological.
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Valentina’s experience ranges from working with adults at region-based addiction treatment centres across Ontario to supporting adolescents and families facing child welfare involvement.
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Our work together requires intention and comes with its own rhythm, pace and process. It is important to understand that sometimes you may feel worse before you feel better.
Change in any aspect of life takes time. It may feel uncomfortable and at times awkward. In then end the process can be rewarding.
Have you or a loved one struggled with addiction, low mood, difficulty concentrating, or sleep issues?
Our work together requires intention and comes with its own rhythm, pace and process. It is important to understand that sometimes you may feel worse before you feel better.
Change in any aspect of life takes time. It may feel uncomfortable and at times awkward. In then end the process can be rewarding.
I have extensive experience working with individuals who have been struggling with substance use, behavioural concerns, life transitions such as loss, becoming a new mom and relationship challenges, family and parenting challenges, women's health and mental health.
I provide support and therapy to navigate challenging situations and make positive changes that fit your unique goals. I support clients struggling with addictions, behavioural concerns, family concerns and all mental health challenges. I work collaboratively with clients of all ages such as youth, adults, families and couples to best fit your unique needs.
I have extensive experience working with individuals who have been struggling with substance use, behavioural concerns, life transitions such as loss, becoming a new mom and relationship challenges, family and parenting challenges, women's health and mental health.
I provide support and therapy to navigate challenging situations and make positive changes that fit your unique goals. I support clients struggling with addictions, behavioural concerns, family concerns and all mental health challenges. I work collaboratively with clients of all ages such as youth, adults, families and couples to best fit your unique needs.
I help adults struggling with addiction and attachment issues understand those patterns and heal from the inside out.
As a therapist specializing in addiction and attachment, I help adults break free from the cycles that keep them stuck. Together, we make sense of your patterns, heal the roots, and build healthier ways to cope and connect. You’ll feel more grounded, clear, and in charge of your life again, with support that actually gets it.
I help adults struggling with addiction and attachment issues understand those patterns and heal from the inside out.
As a therapist specializing in addiction and attachment, I help adults break free from the cycles that keep them stuck. Together, we make sense of your patterns, heal the roots, and build healthier ways to cope and connect. You’ll feel more grounded, clear, and in charge of your life again, with support that actually gets it.
I offer personalized psychotherapy to individuals over the age of 18 who are suffering from anxiety, depression, stress, addiction and a number of other mental health concerns.
I’ve known I wanted to help others my whole life, and have been told that I am very genuine, non-judgemental, and caring. I encourage my clients to be themselves in our sessions as I do so myself. I have been providing therapy for over 7 years and have additional lived experience which many of my clients have said makes me very down to earth and relatable.
I offer personalized psychotherapy to individuals over the age of 18 who are suffering from anxiety, depression, stress, addiction and a number of other mental health concerns.
I’ve known I wanted to help others my whole life, and have been told that I am very genuine, non-judgemental, and caring. I encourage my clients to be themselves in our sessions as I do so myself. I have been providing therapy for over 7 years and have additional lived experience which many of my clients have said makes me very down to earth and relatable.
As someone with lived experience, I am all too familiar with the challenges of addiction and the destructive tendencies that accompany them.
I work with individuals and couples (aged 18 and up) with complex trauma and its various manifestations. They include addiction, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, impulsivity, dissociation, and more.
As someone with lived experience, I am all too familiar with the challenges of addiction and the destructive tendencies that accompany them.
I work with individuals and couples (aged 18 and up) with complex trauma and its various manifestations. They include addiction, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, impulsivity, dissociation, and more.
Relationships feel intense or unstable, and you might struggle with impulsive choices, addiction, or a past that still haunts you.
I help adults living with BPD, childhood trauma, and addiction find clarity in the chaos. With a grounded, nonjudgmental approach, we’ll work on building emotional stability, unpacking old wounds, and shifting patterns that no longer serve you, so life starts to feel steadier, connected, and in your control.
Relationships feel intense or unstable, and you might struggle with impulsive choices, addiction, or a past that still haunts you.
I help adults living with BPD, childhood trauma, and addiction find clarity in the chaos. With a grounded, nonjudgmental approach, we’ll work on building emotional stability, unpacking old wounds, and shifting patterns that no longer serve you, so life starts to feel steadier, connected, and in your control.
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I have specialities which include compulsive behaviours such as hypersexuality, gambling, video gaming, shopping, and eating behaviours as well as OCD and bipolar disorder. My extensive treatment history includes populations of veterans, RCMP, athletes, health care professionals, executives, and bariatrics patients.
With 25+ years of clinical experience and training in the fields of addiction, mental health, relationships and trauma, my practice offers evidence-based therapies to provide an opportunity for clients to attain self-awareness, behaviour change, and personal growth and recovery in an environment that is supportive and non-judgmental.
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Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help people who live with Trauma, Addiction, BPD, or Anxiety.
With years of front-line counselling, crisis, and addiction work, I’ve learned that real change comes when treatment is personalized. We all have the capacity to change, and therapy is about helping you see that, too. Using modern, research-backed approaches like Polyvagal, IFS, and Mindfulness, you'll safely and effectively let go of deep-seated pain.
I help people who live with Trauma, Addiction, BPD, or Anxiety.
With years of front-line counselling, crisis, and addiction work, I’ve learned that real change comes when treatment is personalized. We all have the capacity to change, and therapy is about helping you see that, too. Using modern, research-backed approaches like Polyvagal, IFS, and Mindfulness, you'll safely and effectively let go of deep-seated pain.
I bring extensive experience helping people break patterns, address trauma, grief or addiction, rebuild trust, and reconnect—with each other and with themselves.
You’ve hit the point where something has to shift. Maybe it’s the friction in your relationship—too much silence, too many blowups. Or maybe it’s internal—the kind of ache that can’t be explained but shows up in your body, your choices, your voice. Whether you’re navigating relational tension or showing up for your own healing, you know this much: you can’t keep abandoning yourself to keep the peace, stay strong, or avoid discomfort. You’re not here to perform. You’re here to transform.
I bring extensive experience helping people break patterns, address trauma, grief or addiction, rebuild trust, and reconnect—with each other and with themselves.
You’ve hit the point where something has to shift. Maybe it’s the friction in your relationship—too much silence, too many blowups. Or maybe it’s internal—the kind of ache that can’t be explained but shows up in your body, your choices, your voice. Whether you’re navigating relational tension or showing up for your own healing, you know this much: you can’t keep abandoning yourself to keep the peace, stay strong, or avoid discomfort. You’re not here to perform. You’re here to transform.
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Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CNP, RN, BScN, BA Psyc
Serves Area
I counsel and support individuals and their families who are experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorders, addiction issues, behavioural issues.
Our team of professionals strive to support clients throughout their wellness journey by empowering them to reach for their goals and work towards resilience.
We offer in clinic & online holistic services including psychotherapy, DBT, CBT, addiction counselling, guided meditation sessions, fitness training, onsite/online tutoring, consulting services.
I counsel and support individuals and their families who are experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorders, addiction issues, behavioural issues.
Our team of professionals strive to support clients throughout their wellness journey by empowering them to reach for their goals and work towards resilience.
We offer in clinic & online holistic services including psychotherapy, DBT, CBT, addiction counselling, guided meditation sessions, fitness training, onsite/online tutoring, consulting services.
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Heal at Home Inc. provides access to individualized therapy and medication treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder in the palm of your hand. Check our website today! Healathome.ca
I am a substance abuse professional, and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drugs Counsellor.
Heal at Home Inc. provides access to individualized therapy and medication treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder in the palm of your hand. Check our website today! Healathome.ca
Depression | Anxiety | Addiction - Emmet O'Reilly
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with adults navigating addiction, substance use, and behavioral changes to help uncover what’s driving the pattern, build healthier coping tools, and create real, lasting change that feels manageable, not shame-filled.
I help adults dealing with addiction, substance use, and behavior patterns that feel out of control. With a nonjudgmental, supportive approach, we’ll figure out what’s fueling the cycle and build healthier ways to cope, so you can feel more in control, less overwhelmed, and more like yourself again.
I work with adults navigating addiction, substance use, and behavioral changes to help uncover what’s driving the pattern, build healthier coping tools, and create real, lasting change that feels manageable, not shame-filled.
I help adults dealing with addiction, substance use, and behavior patterns that feel out of control. With a nonjudgmental, supportive approach, we’ll figure out what’s fueling the cycle and build healthier ways to cope, so you can feel more in control, less overwhelmed, and more like yourself again.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, stress, trauma, addiction, or challenging relationships?
My approach starts with meeting you where you are at, getting to know you and understanding the unique issues you are facing. As a trained individual, couples, family and EMDR therapist, we will cultivate an environment where healing can occur, celebrating your successes along the way.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, stress, trauma, addiction, or challenging relationships?
My approach starts with meeting you where you are at, getting to know you and understanding the unique issues you are facing. As a trained individual, couples, family and EMDR therapist, we will cultivate an environment where healing can occur, celebrating your successes along the way.
I work effectively and comfortably with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use and addiction, and general life stressors including transitions, grief and relationship breakdowns.
I am able to help clients identify core issues, and provide information and treatment to feel better. I tend to be more solution focused - replacing unhealthy coping strategies with positive and effective ones. I work with concrete goals to be able to evaluate your treatment plan, and more abstract outcomes like building self esteem, and reducing self hate.
I work effectively and comfortably with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use and addiction, and general life stressors including transitions, grief and relationship breakdowns.
I am able to help clients identify core issues, and provide information and treatment to feel better. I tend to be more solution focused - replacing unhealthy coping strategies with positive and effective ones. I work with concrete goals to be able to evaluate your treatment plan, and more abstract outcomes like building self esteem, and reducing self hate.
I have 4+ years working with individuals with substance use, either actively in their use, in their recovery, or with their family members.
Imagine what it would feel like to begin moving from your hurt towards hope? Providing support for your healing process in a calm, non-judgemental space, is something I consider a privilege to be part of, as your therapist. By taking an active role in your life, and talking to a therapist, you are investing in yourself, your relationship, and your family. Clients will be provided with a safe space to reflect on, and process presenting issues and behaviours that may be affecting life. I will work with you to set goals, coping skills, and strategies towards areas of life you would like to modify for better quality of living.
I have 4+ years working with individuals with substance use, either actively in their use, in their recovery, or with their family members.
Imagine what it would feel like to begin moving from your hurt towards hope? Providing support for your healing process in a calm, non-judgemental space, is something I consider a privilege to be part of, as your therapist. By taking an active role in your life, and talking to a therapist, you are investing in yourself, your relationship, and your family. Clients will be provided with a safe space to reflect on, and process presenting issues and behaviours that may be affecting life. I will work with you to set goals, coping skills, and strategies towards areas of life you would like to modify for better quality of living.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Certified Yoga Teacher, and I blend mindfulness, neuroscience, and psychology with my own mental health and addiction recovery tools to offer clients a unique, holistic approach to healing.
I work collaboratively with you to set and move towards your therapy goals. I use methods and concepts learned through my 10+ years of yoga and meditation teaching experience, with evidence-based resources and tools to help you get clear about the stories and behaviours that keep you stuck, find more freedom in your body, and progress in your life.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Certified Yoga Teacher, and I blend mindfulness, neuroscience, and psychology with my own mental health and addiction recovery tools to offer clients a unique, holistic approach to healing.
I work collaboratively with you to set and move towards your therapy goals. I use methods and concepts learned through my 10+ years of yoga and meditation teaching experience, with evidence-based resources and tools to help you get clear about the stories and behaviours that keep you stuck, find more freedom in your body, and progress in your life.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.