Substance Use Therapists in Toronto, ON

I work with you to create a safe space for us to explore some of the areas in your life you are struggling with. I believe in naming the strengths in ourselves that resist, or push back against, hardship as points of transformation into a more fulfilling and joyful life.

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!

Each one of us has an intuitive wisdom within us. Yet many of us learn to reject, mistrust, or ‘stuff’ emotions and intuitions away, losing connection with our genuine self. Although this pattern may have protected you in the past, you may now notice that it is causing you to feel hindered. I believe personal growth happens within a safe, therapeutic relationship that gives us the space to connect past experiences with present challenges while sitting with and processing related emotions and beliefs. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental so that we can develop this safe, trusting space together.

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.

Are you stuck in old behavior patterns and unable to move forward? Is your substance use interfering with your life and goals? Choosing the right therapist for you is essential to the success of your recovery. I am a Canadian Certified Addictions Counsellor (C.C.A.C) with over 10 years experience in the field of addictions in both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. I completed my BA in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario and my Post Graduate Diploma in Addictions Treatment and Prevention from Georgian College.

Do you feel weighed down by stress, overwhelm, anxiety, or depression? Are you looking for a safe space to process your feelings and challenges? You are not alone and I can help! I see you as the expert of your own experiences. I begin with meeting you where you are and work collaboratively with you to establish a strong therapeutic relationship. Foundational safety and trust is central to your healing process. My role is to bear witness, encourage you to look inward for insight and to explore patterns in your life. Together we can build internal resiliency for greater depth and richness.

You may have wondered at times, "Will I ever recover?", and I am here to let you know that change is always within your reach. It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to begin a journey towards healing, and yet every human is entitled to a life that reflects their core values, strengths, and truest self. I believe that self-exploration is key to any change process, and accessing therapy is a brilliant and brave way to ignite this and to welcome yourself into an exciting new chapter of your life.

Through a combination of education and both lived and professional experience, I specialize in individual and family support for addictions, concurrent disorders and substance use issues. Client goals could range from wanting to cut out substance use all together, harm reduction, or exploring reasons behind substance use or process addictions. Clients could also include family members or others with close relationships to afflicted individuals who may need their own support.

Are you or a loved one struggling with substance use /abuse/dependence? Feeling stuck/trapped/hopeless? I can relate. With more than 20 years lived experience on the path of personal recovery, for over a decade I have been assisting individuals change the trajectory of their lives.

It is my goal to honour your individuality and be a collaborative participant in your journey towards growth and self-exploration. I work to create a strong, trusting bond with you within which we can make positive change happen. It is important that you feel understood as you are, in what ever uniqueness that brings. Through connection and compassion, I believe that many things are possible.

I help individuals with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress & mood disorders. I use a trauma-informed approach to support healing from abuse, neglect and sexual trauma. I hope together we can uncover how your daily life, self-esteem & relationships have been impacted by your life experiences. Gaining insight into your thoughts & behaviours, learning about your emotions & re-discovering your values are a few things I can guide you through. I provide support through life transitions, loss & grief, anger, conflict, loneliness & isolation. As well as sexuality and relationship concerns such as:

Entering into therapy can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. Whether dealing with current problems or kicking up the dust around issues that have long been neglected, I will help you navigate your emotional world with compassion, sensitivity, and patience. You may fear the emotions that result from this exploration, but we will take things at your pace. My greatest hope and privilege is to be supportive of you in your journey of self-discovery.

Often in life we can move on ‘auto pilot’ and be surprised when we feel hijacked by things such as anxiety, anger, substance abuse, depression, etc. I will aid you in processing your reactions and learn how to better identify and communicate your emotions. We are all carrying so much on our backs. Be it childhood experiences, trauma, anxiety, work or school stress, insecurities, self doubt and so much more. I will support you in finding the skills to tease apart, challenge, and cope with these issues.

What if I said that there is nothing wrong with you, that it is possible to trust others, to stop doubting yourself, and to break free from the destructive ways of coping that have gotten you to today? I want to help you regain power and control in your life and to release some of the heaviness that you've been carrying. I want you to begin seeing the world as a space in which trust and safety are not foreign. A world in which you don't have to keep numbing, running or hiding from your past, just to get through the day. It's time you began to heal from the things that happened to you.

Throughout my life, I have negotiated what it means to be queer and Muslim, to feel and be seen as different, both to myself and the world. This lived resistance informs my commitment to serve 2SLGBTQ+ communities through an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, decolonial, and intersectional lens. I work with addictions, anxiety, depression, gender/sexuality, life transitions, mood, newcomers and refugees, palliative care, people living with HIV, racial trauma, sex and intimacy, and substance use /misuse (including PnP/chemsex and crystal meth use). If you don't see your experience mentioned here, please reach out to chat further!

I am a registered clinical social worker, with experience supporting youth and young adults who are living with substance use and various mental health concerns. I value collaborative, client-centred work and the importance of meeting each person wherever they are at in their healing process.

I specialize in working with adults with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders, trauma-related disorders, and substance use difficulties. I also work with individuals who want to learn better coping strategies for dealing with difficult life events and transitions.

Welcome! You're here because you want to make a change in your life. Maybe you're not sure how, or where. That's ok. Together, we can try to understand why things are happening, find root causes, and identify patterns. Together we can make a custom plan to address your challenges, practice new skills, and find happiness, purpose, or relief. I've seen it: things can get better. I specialize in (1) relationships & sex, (2) anxiety, (3) trauma & healing, (4) stress management, and (5) issues specific to the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, queer) communities. I have over 10 years experience as a therapist.

With more than 10 years of counselling experience working specifically within the LGBTTIQ community, and with the general adult populations in addictions, mental health and emotions, I provide psychotherapy services to adult individuals, couples, and groups with mental health, addiction and life challenges. From my Annex office I provide a supportive environment for clients to safely explore challenges, conflicts and issues including achieving better emotional and physical health, and satisfying personal relationships.

I am a compassionate social worker providing therapy to clients struggling with challenging life experiences. It can be difficult to cope when experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict or low self-confidence. It takes courage to reach out for help and I provide a safe and supportive space. Together, we can focus on skills that foster resiliency in the face of inevitable life challenges. I have several years of experience working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, shame and guilt, interpersonal conflict, and substance use and other mental health concerns.