Gambling Therapists in Toronto, ON

Have you found yourself increasingly using alcohol, substances, or addictive behaviors such as gambling ? For a brief moment, it feels like you've found relief from stress or boredom, but as time goes on, the cost becomes apparent. You start losing grip on your life, watching as your health and relationships suffer. Deep down, you know that what once seemed like a solution has become the very problem you're struggling to overcome. The cycle of trying to stop can leave you feeling trapped and frustrated, wanting to regain your sense of self and live a fulfilling life, free from addiction. Luckily, change is possible.

Are you or someone you know struggling with addiction? Recovery is possible. I specialize in treating a wide range of addiction challenges - sex, porn, drugs, alcohol, substance use, gambling , gaming, internet, shopping, work, betrayal trauma, intimacy anorexia, infidelity, and codependency-like symptoms. I offer consultation, pre-care, assessment, addiction treatment, aftercare, residential treatment referral, family counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and clinical supervision via phone and/or secure video platforms.

I am a Clinical Social Worker, registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers, having earned my Master's degree from Yeshiva University- Wurzweiler School of Social Work. I am a professional member of International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals and am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. My clinical practice focuses on treating difficulties with anxiety and stress, mood and depression, addiction, relationships, coping with chronic or stress-related medical illness and other psychological/emotional issues, through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and traditional psychotherapy.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologist of Ontario. I have a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. My clinical training is integrative, and includes a directive Cognitive Behavioral method, a more introspective Psychodynamic approach, as well as a holistic Mindfulness style. I incorporate various therapeutic modalities into my clinical practice in accordance with the individual needs of each patient. I am fluent in English and Greek. I currently conduct virtual therapy.

Seeking help and finding the right therapist can be overwhelming especially if you are feeling out of balance, facing changes in relationships, managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, or if life has lost meaning for you. I work with clients to create strategies, develop tools, and uncover personal strengths that bring the healthy balance back into their lives. I bring a depth of experience from years of work in a tertiary mental health and addiction hospital in Toronto, Ontario. I am privileged to be a therapist. My clients describe me as "easy to connect, open, warm, genuine, real, and effective."

For over a decade I have practiced in a variety of clinical settings including community treatment and hospital settings, specializing in the areas of depression, anxiety, substance use, and gambling . In particular, I have worked with transitional aged youth and adults from diverse backgrounds experiencing a broad spectrum of substance use and mental health challenges.

For the past 10 years Viviane has helped her clients to create a purposeful and meaningful life by identifying and changing maladaptive behaviors, self-defeating thinking patterns and ineffective emotional responses that prevent people from living the life they aspire and deserve. Viviane works collaboratively with clients to address issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, lack of self-esteem and self-confidence, problem gambling , borderline personality disorder, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress and burn out.

How would you like to have better quality relationships and feel better about yourself? My practice provides short-term therapy. We specialize primarily in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and treat a variety of Anxiety Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Gambling Disorders and other disorders. We also deal with self-esteem issues. We specialize in treating individuals, couples and groups, as well as adults and adolescents. We also offer 30 minute sessions and video therapy.

I trust pain is inevitable, but suffering is an option. In fact, what is right with us is greater than what is wrong with us. I help clients access their resilience, motivation, self-agency, self-determination, and inner goodness to reconstruct their narratives & live meaningful contented lives. I am Registered Psychotherapist; Registered Marriage & Family Therapist, & NIHB approved therapist (for Indigenous persons); working as a Clinical Therapist with CMHA. I have extensive experience in CBT, DBT, Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy (sexual dysfunction & sexual offence), Addictions (drugs, gambling ), Forensic Therapy (minor crimes, DUI)

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.

With over 22 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. My interests include mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, relationship issues, life transitions, self esteem, and substance and behavioural addictions. I'm dedicated to helping clients build a healthier relationship with themselves and others.

First and foremost, I provide clients with a safe space in which they feel comfortable and heard. As someone with lived experience, I am all too familiar with the challenges of addiction and the destructive negative thought patterns that accompany them. I want to validate your experiences: You are not alone. Let's take the first step, together.

You deserve to be happy and live a fulfilling life! As a clinician I strive to provide you with a comfortable space to process the things that are causing you pain and discomfort. You know yourself best. I work with you in identifying your goals, existing strengths and building new skills in order to enhance your well-being. Book your appointment here: www.halynaptherapy.janeapp.com/

I make time and space for you to feel comfortable to start dealing with your concerns, explore solutions, or simply vent. The goal of my counseling is that you are more able to identify patterns that can lead to psychological distress, more able to challenge your inner critic or be comfortable verbalizing your experiences to those close to you. I encourage you to try healthy habits, new routines, and grounding techniques. I share the passion for promoting equity and diversity in my mental health work and personal life. My goal in my work is to support you and have you walk out feeling in a better place than when you walked!

I am a Registered Psychotherapist, Psychoanalyst and a Registered Nurse with a Certificate in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. I instruct two courses at Tyndale Seminary (Psychopathology and Addictions), and teach Mental Health First Aid (both, Basic, and for Adults who interact with Youth). I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families and psychoanalysis for individuals.

We all have a need to feel understood. Talking about our feelings with others can help, but speaking to the right people in a safe, non-judgmental space is what really leads to healing. We have about 60,000 thoughts every day and don’t have control over most of them. It’s natural to feel lost, and it’s common to be depressed, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't do anything about it. We sometimes feel lost when we don’t know what we truly want. If this resonates with you, I’m here to help. My expertise is to listen to you without judgment, help you to explore yourself with compassion, and find solutions for what made you overwhelmed.

As a holistic psychotherapist I help individuals and couples achieve inner transformation through healing the core psychological issues. With over 10 years experience, I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, obsessive thought patterns, and personal growth work. There are lots of psychoeducational videos of my approach at www.kenwalton.org We will use a tailored evidence based therapeutic approach. In a safe non-judgmental environment, we address the difficulties in your thought-belief systems, emotional complexes, and behavioural-patterns. www.kenwalton.org