Alcohol Use Therapists in Scarborough, ON
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Zohar Romm
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, MA
Verified
Verified
I have helped numerous individuals, couples and families overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties as well as promote happier, healthier living: Self Esteem, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Addiction, Sex Therapy, Coping Skills, Stress Management, Depression, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD, Substance Use, Anxiety Disorders, Internet Addiction, Eating Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Drug Abuse, Anger Management, Family Conflict - Mediation & Communication, Mood Disorders, Career Guidance,
Alcohol Use
, Anxiety, PTSD, Divorce, Antisocial Personality, OCD, Life Coaching, Men's Issues.

Arnoldene Grace-Sandy
Counsellor, MCC, MDiv
Verified
Verified
My mission is to help clients develop the skills needed to cope with life's challenges, to give clients the hope of freedom from anxiety, fear, anger and the effects of trauma that reduce their enjoyment of life. I provide counselling in the areas of anxiety, anger management, trauma, stress management, counselling for family, marriage and couples strategies for coping with life changes. Experience change with the alcohol abuse education which emphasize the effects of alcohol abuse on your brain & body and on relationships. I provide a warm, respectful, non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to share your experiences.

Benn Brisland
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CYC
Verified
Verified
I offer brief and long-term individual counseling, to pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and families. I especially welcome queer, trans and gender-diverse clients and those who support them; neurodivergent folks; those wanting to improve their mental health and those wanting to address substance use and/or addiction.
Scarborough, ON M1N
& Online

Lloyd Chow
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MDiv
Verified
Verified
Are you ready for the next chapter of life? Are you struggling to maintain good health, well being and peace of mind? Lloyd is patient, kindhearted and a creative out-the-box thinker. He is passionate about holistic care, and finding a healthy balance between the bio-psycho-social-spiritual areas of life. His sensible and personable approach is down to earth, and he enjoys helping others through the process of healing and wholeness. Lloyd’s areas of interest include vocational direction, managing stress, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexual issues, addictions, grief and mourning, relational dynamics and anger management.

Sheila Lummis
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I understand that each person I meet with has a complex history and I avoid a cookie cutter approach to therapy or reducing someone to a label. It is tremendously fulfilling being witness to growth and I place great importance on the relationship between the therapist and client as a powerful agent of change. I see my role as helping you increase self-awareness, identify strengths, develop a greater understanding of unhealthy thoughts and behaviors, and to resolve deeper issues in a safe, supportive environment. For more about me, visit my website at www.sheilalummis.ca

Private Practice
Registered Social Worker, BAA(SW), MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I work well with clients 18 and over. Being motivated to change is certainly a plus but not a prerequisite as I do appreciate that change can be very difficult. Note: My Practice is completely virtual

Kirthana Erskine
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
It takes courage for us to be vulnerable, and vulnerability shows our strength to press on despite being broken. I, like you, have been through a process of rediscovery and I have learned that it is our willingness to seek help that encourages us to move towards a new sense of purpose. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
Scarborough, ON M1J
& Online

Vikas Keshri
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
You are confused, angry, frustrated or keep blaming yourself. Your sleep is disturbed or your brain is working non-stop. You feel exhausted and you have difficulty staying focused. You have isolated yourself, find yourself crying frequently, don't feel happy, avoid certain situations, keep getting into arguments, get angry, or end up sabotaging relationships. You are stressed from work or school. You are experiencing conflicts in your relationship. You may have suicidal thoughts. I have vast experience working and supporting people experiencing depression, anxiety, guilt, anger, low self-esteem, grief & bereavement, stress, relationship issues and mental health challenges.

Kristin Michele Garrity
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, CYC
Verified
Verified
At the Physical Care Place we believe in achieving optimal health and wellness using a wholistic approach to care. By addressing physical pain as well as emotional pain the team at The Physical Care Place works with individuals towards a shared goal of finding balance.
Jinow Dualeh
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSW, MACP, RP(q)
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with individuals experiencing mental health issues and those living with mental illnesses such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety as well as those living with a dual diagnosis. My hope is to work with individuals in creating a sense of stability in areas that may find overwhelming and isolating.

Jothi Ramesh
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW
Verified
Verified
I offer counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. I work with clients to improve their resiliency and help to uncover their strengths. I use different modalities to meet the individual's needs. I use a client-centred approach that gives the client the ability to drive the sessions' goals. I help clients connect the dots between patterns that were established in their childhood and its manifestations in adult life. This aids in understanding the connection between the two and enables an exploration of ways to alter them.

Marta Suchta Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, Hons BA, MSW, RSW, RRP, VRA CA
Verified
Verified
Chances are that you may be experiencing some stress, dissatisfaction or disenchantment in your life. These are completely normal facets of the human condition and looking into some outside supports is one step to address these often difficult feelings. I acknowledge that this can be a frightening process and want to assure you that I will meet you where you are at; in a safe, kind, genuine and non-judgmental space. I have over 12 years of counselling and therapy experience in hospitals, community and government settings. I have helped individuals of different ages, backgrounds and cultural groups with a wide range of difficulties.

Mary Badalian
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
**NOW TAKING NEW VIRTUAL CLIENTS** Greetings and welcome to a world where you can be the captain of your own sail boat and steer it in the direction of your dreams, despite the direction of the winds you may experience! My name is Mary Badalian, a Registered Social Worker for over 7 years, and I am pleased and honoured that you have decided to take the first step in starting your healing story and self-love journey with me. I have a particular interest in the person centred and holistic approaches to therapy, while looking within to find your own strengths and available resources.
Not accepting new clients

David J Grant
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a dedicated social worker and therapist who specializes in the mental and emotional health of racialized communities, and has expertise working with Black African Diaspora boys and men. I have a strong commitment to helping people heal through trauma, including African and Indigenous-centered understandings of healing and people of colour whose mental health has been greatly harmed by the effects of colonialism and subsequent marginalization, war, violence and poverty. I help clients heal the mind, an entity that can be so easily damaged by distressing experiences, while fostering an interconnection between mind, body and soul.

Kern Stanberry
Registered Psychotherapist, DMin, RP, RMFT
Verified
Verified
My mission is to walk with you as you take steps to address your personal and relationship concerns, challenges, and problems. I provide professional counselling and therapy to individuals, couples, and families in order to help you live healthy and fulfilled lives. George Eliot, a nineteenth century author once said: "It is never too late to be what you might have been." I will help you work towards finding solutions, strategies, and supports as you address the particular hurdles, problems, or needs that keep you from being the person, or having the relationship, that you desire.

Esra Magsoud
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide individual, couples & family therapy to children, youth & adults. Deciding to seek therapy is an important step forward & I look forward to supporting you on your journey of personal growth. Whether you desire to make strides in your emotional, personal, social, or mental health, I will facilitate positive changes to improve your quality of life. I believe that safely & openly exploring your emotions in a positive & helpful environment is crucial. We will collaboratively create treatment plans & goals together, according to your unique needs, preferences & values. I apply an intersectional lens to promote cultural safety.

Sahana Jeyakumar
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Currently, I provide therapy for teens, adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations and overall emotion regulation concerns in both community and hospital settings. Whether these concerns are intensified due to school, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, or loss, I am looking forward to collaboratively working with my clients to alleviate some of their burdens. My approach is solution focused and short term especially for my teen and adolescent clients who are trying to keep up with the demands of school and work.

Empathic Counselling Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Currently Accepting New Clients! - Empathic Counselling Centre offers you a team of passionate psychotherapists who are dedicated to meet your therapeutic goals. Providing both individual and couples counselling, our therapists are here to help you work through life’s challenges using a client-focused, empathic approach. We specialize in a variety of concerns including anger, anxiety, depression, domestic violence and trauma. We work with you to help you identify your goals in therapy and equip you with tools to help you live your best.

Pamella Seaton-Brissett
Registered Social Worker, BSW, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
"Life is moving fast, and is full of challenges with new decisions to be made." Sometimes you need a helping hand and a friendly ear to talk to. It's my passion to help people to explore and gain insight into their challenges, behaviours and problems. Together we are going to gently approach your most difficult or painful subjects and we will work on strategies and techniques to overcome them.
Not accepting new clients

Ashley Mathew
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
BIPOC client issues - micro-aggressions, discrimination and racism (overt and covert) socio-political injustices. Identity development. Economic and health inequities. Over-policing, violence and incarceration, detentions and deportations. Interracial relationships. Workplace stress. Goals: improved communication and interpersonal skills. Greater self-acceptance and self-esteem. Ability to change self-defeating behaviours/habits. relief from depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions. Ability to manage stress effectively. Increasing vulnerability and welcoming discomfort as a part of the healing process.
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Alcohol Use Counsellors
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.