Alcohol Use Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

Please note that I work only with clients with alcohol use disorder! I run a program that helps people reduce or manage their drinking. I am a substance abuse professional, and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drugs Counsellor.

Hey, my name is Curt. I have been working as a counsellor for the past six years. The office I work out of is near Christie Subway Station. My main experiences have been with people with substance use issues and/or addictions, who are wanting to make some changes in their life. I am trauma-informed, non-judgmental, anti-oppressive and always support clients on whatever goals they want to work on. I have also worked with folks from the LGBTQ2S+ community.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in helping people cope with depression, panic, OCD, social anxiety, chronic worry, irritable bowel syndrome, perfectionism, insomnia, anger, and other life stressors. My primary orientation is cognitive behaviour therapy. I trained at McGill University, University of Calgary, and received CBT-specific training in mood and anxiety disorders at the McGill University Health Centre, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. My treatments are focused on helping clients through the learning of life-long skills. I am open to inquiries about the process without obligation.

Changing Steps Child and Family Counselling offers face to face and virtual services specializing in Play Therapy, Theraplay informed interventions, trauma treatment /DBT/ Gottman Couples Counselling. Our therapists are Registered PEI Counselling Therapists and and PEI Social Workers. You are matched with a therapist that provides the model of therapy you require at a time that works for your schedule. Contact us to create your changing steps.

Are alcohol and/or drugs interfering with your life? Are you using substances when you are depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to improve relationships, mood, and personal well-being? Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced professional counsellor to make positive changes in your life? Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic methods (CBT, MI, and Mindfulness), my private practice will help you examine your personal goals, work towards empowering you to address your substance use to build healthy relationships, sustain and maintain sobriety, and to make positive changes in your life.

Do you or someone you love struggle with alcoholism, drug addiction or compulsive sexual behaviors? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Whether you are still active in your addiction, already in recovery, recently relapsed or dealing with the anguish of having an addict in your family, you are facing profound difficulties. No matter what the addiction-alcohol, drugs, prescription meds, sex, or gambling-its effects are devastating. I can help. These addictions destroy lives and families, who too often continue enabling behaviors that fuel the addiction.

Dan works with adolescents, adults, queer folks and seniors from a strengths-based, client-centered domain. Through his warmth, humour, and genuine care, Dan helps people from traditionally marginalized populations and those who feel they have been forgotten about or left behind in some way. Dan’s interested in helping people stuck in grief – over the death of a loved one, a relationship ending, a change in the family dynamic, the loss of a pet or job. Trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, LGBTIQ+ issues, conflict, shame, and self-esteem can interrupt our daily lives and prevent us from healing. Dan’s insight,

Every person has a story – it’s made up of our experiences, decisions, and relationships. But does it sometimes feel like your story is being written by someone else? Do you carry the weight of your story with you, and every day that weight gets heavier? I’m here to help you explore those thoughts and emotions. I specialize in creating safe spaces for people to open up and share what’s troubling them. From young teenagers to retired professionals, I help people relieve their stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness and support those seeking to transform their relationships into healthier, more stable connections.

To help you, I use Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, as well as providin a space to guide self discovery, self expression, and self compassion. Mindfulness helps us to not get overwhelmed by our distressing thoughts and physical sensations and CBT provides techniques that help changing of thoughts, reactions, and habits. It is my belief that therapy helps heal, strengthen, and or change a person’s relationship with their self, history, and environment. This change can entail adopting coping skills, increasing awareness of how we treat our selves, and management of our environment.

For our first meeting there will be no charge - an opportunity to check out the chemistry. Is there a fit? I use an eclectic blend of modalities / tools and a respectful dose of intuition. Together we'll tailor make the approach that meets your needs. I see exploring relationship (any) as a fast track to self knowledge and healing - a most fascinating journey. Welcome aboard! And courage is essential - but I can help you find it.

Are you living in a state of fear or anxiety? Reliving past conversations and events? Feeling overwhelmed when making decisions? Second guessing yourself and your judgement? Relying on others to validate choices and decisions and feeling guilty when saying "no"? Denying our own needs and engaging in patterns of people pleasing and rescuing is emotionally and physically exhausting. But, nothing to be ashamed of as it is a often a coping strategy from childhood. We can figure this out!

People seek therapy for different reasons, whether it’s for mental health maintenance, experiencing symptoms, struggling with relationships or in the workplace or because they are in acute crisis. I am a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals, couples, families and groups of all backgrounds, ages, communities and beliefs. I work to create a nonjudgmental, safe and comfortable space where you can be yourself and talk about issues and what you might be struggling with that might feel difficult or embarrassing.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, creative, humorous, and compassionate. I know how vulnerable it can feel to reach out for support when struggling, and how transformative it is when you find a therapist that is a good fit for you.

I am a therapist, life coach, and registered social worker. I promote mental health and wellness through therapy and life coaching sessions as well as advocacy work. I have an interest and expertise in coaching and counseling unique populations such as Black men and boys and other individuals within the BIPOC Community. I am proud to guide and support clients of all backgrounds. You will be motivated and supported in using your voice and overcoming adversities and trauma you are facing. You can ask me about my pro bono rate.