Addiction Therapists in Montréal, QC
Whether it’s co-dependency, substance use, anxiety, anger, or family issues, I get it.
In my many years of experience as an addiction specialist & ICF Certified Coach, specializing in recovery & transition, I’ve helped 1000s break free from emotional eating, co-dependency, addictions, stress, and so much more. I offer personalized assessments, counseling, recovery coaching, & family consultations designed to create real, lasting change.
Whether it’s co-dependency, substance use, anxiety, anger, or family issues, I get it.
In my many years of experience as an addiction specialist & ICF Certified Coach, specializing in recovery & transition, I’ve helped 1000s break free from emotional eating, co-dependency, addictions, stress, and so much more. I offer personalized assessments, counseling, recovery coaching, & family consultations designed to create real, lasting change.
I am a mental health naturotherapist who specializes in a wide range of issues in adults, including addiction, anxiety, depression, and couple and family issues.
For an impactful change, I believe a little step goes a long way. I’m non-judgmental, honest, and empathic. We’ll work together to create a holistic plan that aligns with your objectives and empowers you with the skills required to live a full life. We’ll uncover your strengths and abilities while identifying and prioritizing your needs.
I am a mental health naturotherapist who specializes in a wide range of issues in adults, including addiction, anxiety, depression, and couple and family issues.
For an impactful change, I believe a little step goes a long way. I’m non-judgmental, honest, and empathic. We’ll work together to create a holistic plan that aligns with your objectives and empowers you with the skills required to live a full life. We’ll uncover your strengths and abilities while identifying and prioritizing your needs.
Are you struggling with addiction and addictive behaviors?
As a Certified Canadian Addiction Counsellor, with lived experience in alcoholism and drug addiction, and a diploma in Professional Addiction Studies, I believe I can help you achieve long-term positive change in your life. Together we will find a way to gain control of your life again.
Are you struggling with addiction and addictive behaviors?
As a Certified Canadian Addiction Counsellor, with lived experience in alcoholism and drug addiction, and a diploma in Professional Addiction Studies, I believe I can help you achieve long-term positive change in your life. Together we will find a way to gain control of your life again.
Additional expertise included Sleep Disorders / Insomnia, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, ADD / ADHD, Trauma-Informed Care, Addictions, Substance Misuse & other Compulsive Behaviors, Sexual & Rel’n Issue.
My approach to therapy is evidence-based, interactive, relational, & motivational.
My belief is that the relationship between the therapist & client is what is most healing & helpful in therapy.
I strive to create a comfortable & supportive atmosphere where difficult issues can be addressed.
When people feel supported & understood, they are often more able to face challenges.
I help clients become more aware of the obstacles which prevent them from leading more satisfying lives & improving their relationships. Sometimes that may involve exploring past experiences and/or it may involve learning new concrete coping skills.
Additional expertise included Sleep Disorders / Insomnia, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, ADD / ADHD, Trauma-Informed Care, Addictions, Substance Misuse & other Compulsive Behaviors, Sexual & Rel’n Issue.
My approach to therapy is evidence-based, interactive, relational, & motivational.
My belief is that the relationship between the therapist & client is what is most healing & helpful in therapy.
I strive to create a comfortable & supportive atmosphere where difficult issues can be addressed.
When people feel supported & understood, they are often more able to face challenges.
I help clients become more aware of the obstacles which prevent them from leading more satisfying lives & improving their relationships. Sometimes that may involve exploring past experiences and/or it may involve learning new concrete coping skills.
I have 20+ years of experience working with individuals suffering from alcohol and drug dependence and psychological problems including gambling, borderline personality disorder, anxiety and mood disorders.
Until recently I was an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University. My teaching and academic work inform my clinical approach. My psychotherapeutic practices are evidence-based, and formulated on best practices, evaluation of the scientific literature and informed by an up-to-date understanding of what works in psychotherapy.
I have 20+ years of experience working with individuals suffering from alcohol and drug dependence and psychological problems including gambling, borderline personality disorder, anxiety and mood disorders.
Until recently I was an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University. My teaching and academic work inform my clinical approach. My psychotherapeutic practices are evidence-based, and formulated on best practices, evaluation of the scientific literature and informed by an up-to-date understanding of what works in psychotherapy.
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.
I have successfully worked with adolescents and adults struggling with issues such as substance abuse, depression,& anxiety.
There comes a point in everyone's life, where we might begin to experience challenges and difficulties. Throughout these hard times we might need the help of a trusted professional. I personally believe that no challenge or obstacle is ever insurmountable no matter how grim or tiring it may seem. As a certified counsellor, I can help people take the necessary steps in helping them achieve personal growth.
I have successfully worked with adolescents and adults struggling with issues such as substance abuse, depression,& anxiety.
There comes a point in everyone's life, where we might begin to experience challenges and difficulties. Throughout these hard times we might need the help of a trusted professional. I personally believe that no challenge or obstacle is ever insurmountable no matter how grim or tiring it may seem. As a certified counsellor, I can help people take the necessary steps in helping them achieve personal growth.
Kat offers various different holistic & compassionate health and wellness services for addictions, recovery and personal growth.
My services and specialties include clinical counselling and coaching, semi- intensive outpatient care, family services, intervention, case management, speaker events, workshops, wellness retreats along with consulting and mentorship services.
Kat offers various different holistic & compassionate health and wellness services for addictions, recovery and personal growth.
My services and specialties include clinical counselling and coaching, semi- intensive outpatient care, family services, intervention, case management, speaker events, workshops, wellness retreats along with consulting and mentorship services.
My clients tell me they feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives, whether it be in their behaviour ( addictions, impulsivity, activation), thinking and emotional patterns (anxiety, depression, stress) or relationships (couple difficulties, parenting, family of origin).
I am certified as a psychotherapist, as well as a couple and family therapist. I spent over a decade in public addictions treatment, encountering a diverse and complex population, both in English and in French. I will listen to your specific situation, and offer reflections to help you see things differently, set priorities and make healthy changes.
My clients tell me they feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives, whether it be in their behaviour ( addictions, impulsivity, activation), thinking and emotional patterns (anxiety, depression, stress) or relationships (couple difficulties, parenting, family of origin).
I am certified as a psychotherapist, as well as a couple and family therapist. I spent over a decade in public addictions treatment, encountering a diverse and complex population, both in English and in French. I will listen to your specific situation, and offer reflections to help you see things differently, set priorities and make healthy changes.
As-tu parfois l’impression d’être sur le pilote automatique dans ta vie ? Ressens-tu le besoin de changer quelque chose, mais sans savoir quoi ni comment y parvenir ? Peut- être que les mêmes schémas reviennent sans cesse dans tes relations, ton travail, ta famille, tes amitiés, et que tu aimerais enfin en sortir. Il est normal de se sentir dépassé, mais il existe des solutions.
Dans ma pratique de psychothérapie, je m’appuie sur une approche intégrative, combinant plusieurs courants théoriques fondées sur les données probantes: la thérapie Cognitivo-Comportementale, la thérapie ACT, la thérapie des Schémas et la thérapie humaniste.
As-tu parfois l’impression d’être sur le pilote automatique dans ta vie ? Ressens-tu le besoin de changer quelque chose, mais sans savoir quoi ni comment y parvenir ? Peut- être que les mêmes schémas reviennent sans cesse dans tes relations, ton travail, ta famille, tes amitiés, et que tu aimerais enfin en sortir. Il est normal de se sentir dépassé, mais il existe des solutions.
Dans ma pratique de psychothérapie, je m’appuie sur une approche intégrative, combinant plusieurs courants théoriques fondées sur les données probantes: la thérapie Cognitivo-Comportementale, la thérapie ACT, la thérapie des Schémas et la thérapie humaniste.
I have experience supporting people facing challenges such as addiction, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and co-occurring concerns.
Sometimes things don’t feel right, even when you can’t point to one clear reason. You might notice mood swings, tension in relationships, or a sense of being disconnected from yourself. Many people in this place are used to handling things on their own but keep running into the same issues. They’re looking for space to understand what’s going on, regain balance, and make choices that feel more grounded and true to them.
I have experience supporting people facing challenges such as addiction, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and co-occurring concerns.
Sometimes things don’t feel right, even when you can’t point to one clear reason. You might notice mood swings, tension in relationships, or a sense of being disconnected from yourself. Many people in this place are used to handling things on their own but keep running into the same issues. They’re looking for space to understand what’s going on, regain balance, and make choices that feel more grounded and true to them.
I have over 6 years experience in helping professions, including working with adults with mental illness and addiction recovery.
Are you a person of colour with depression, anxiety and/or ADHD?
Are you fight/flight/freezing at work and in your close relationships?
If you said yes to either question, I am uniquely equipped to help you cope. Using a body-based, trauma-informed approach including mindfulness, DBT, and expressive arts you can effectively explore stressors, and set goals and boundaries.
Systemic factors play a big role in trauma recovery, so cultural perspectives need to be considered. I offer tools to help you navigate work pressure, creative blocks, financial anxiety, and executive dysfunction while safely processing trauma and microaggressions.
I have over 6 years experience in helping professions, including working with adults with mental illness and addiction recovery.
Are you a person of colour with depression, anxiety and/or ADHD?
Are you fight/flight/freezing at work and in your close relationships?
If you said yes to either question, I am uniquely equipped to help you cope. Using a body-based, trauma-informed approach including mindfulness, DBT, and expressive arts you can effectively explore stressors, and set goals and boundaries.
Systemic factors play a big role in trauma recovery, so cultural perspectives need to be considered. I offer tools to help you navigate work pressure, creative blocks, financial anxiety, and executive dysfunction while safely processing trauma and microaggressions.
My specialties are in anxiety and anger management, suicide, depression, grief/loss, and substance abuse/ addiction.
Let’s be honest—you’re flipping through these profiles looking for someone who can truly understand and help you. No one can make any promises, but I believe you can gain the tools you need to help yourself. If you're feeling taken advantage of, abandoned, like you don't belong, or feel "like a failure", we can begin a process of flipping that script. We can start through giving you a space to express yourself and then work together to figure out your values and what changes you'd like to make.
My specialties are in anxiety and anger management, suicide, depression, grief/loss, and substance abuse/ addiction.
Let’s be honest—you’re flipping through these profiles looking for someone who can truly understand and help you. No one can make any promises, but I believe you can gain the tools you need to help yourself. If you're feeling taken advantage of, abandoned, like you don't belong, or feel "like a failure", we can begin a process of flipping that script. We can start through giving you a space to express yourself and then work together to figure out your values and what changes you'd like to make.
I am a social worker with over 12 years experience providing counselling to diverse people who are experiencing complex challenges related to mental and physical health, substance use, racism, homophobia, gender-based violence, and family conflict.
My professional speciality is counselling youth, adults and seniors, by using a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. I help people recognize the power they possess and build strategies for self-improvement and self-advocacy. I promote social justice and equity for racialized and oppressed communities by using an anti-racism and anti-stigma lens.
I am a social worker with over 12 years experience providing counselling to diverse people who are experiencing complex challenges related to mental and physical health, substance use, racism, homophobia, gender-based violence, and family conflict.
My professional speciality is counselling youth, adults and seniors, by using a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. I help people recognize the power they possess and build strategies for self-improvement and self-advocacy. I promote social justice and equity for racialized and oppressed communities by using an anti-racism and anti-stigma lens.
I work with individuals and adolescents who have problems such as depression, anxiety, loss and mourning, addiction, self-esteem and relationship problems.
I have an eclectic approach, meaning that I will use the approach that best suits your needs. I may use a psychodynamic approach which deals with understanding the unconscious patterns leading to emotional pain. I may also use a CBT approach which helps people change their faulty beliefs about themselves.
I work with individuals and adolescents who have problems such as depression, anxiety, loss and mourning, addiction, self-esteem and relationship problems.
I have an eclectic approach, meaning that I will use the approach that best suits your needs. I may use a psychodynamic approach which deals with understanding the unconscious patterns leading to emotional pain. I may also use a CBT approach which helps people change their faulty beliefs about themselves.
Tony Black is a Registered Social Worker who has worked in the field of Addictions and Mental Health for 25 years.
Living with issues of low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder, emotional dis-regulation, PTSD or substance use? Are you tired of feeling as if you have made progress only to find yourself relying on old, unhealthy coping mechanisms to obtain relief from emotional pain?
Tony Black is a Registered Social Worker who has worked in the field of Addictions and Mental Health for 25 years.
Living with issues of low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder, emotional dis-regulation, PTSD or substance use? Are you tired of feeling as if you have made progress only to find yourself relying on old, unhealthy coping mechanisms to obtain relief from emotional pain?
Are you searching for an ADHD, Addictions or anxiety therapist in Toronto — or looking for online therapy across Ontario or Quebec?
Areas of focus:
Areas of focus:
LGBT2QI +
ADHD & focus, emotional regulation
Anxiety, Burnout, stress
Trauma
Addictions & recovery support
I work from a strengths-based and harm reduction lens, integrating CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy, and I welcome 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients.
Are you searching for an ADHD, Addictions or anxiety therapist in Toronto — or looking for online therapy across Ontario or Quebec?
Areas of focus:
Areas of focus:
LGBT2QI +
ADHD & focus, emotional regulation
Anxiety, Burnout, stress
Trauma
Addictions & recovery support
I work from a strengths-based and harm reduction lens, integrating CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy, and I welcome 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, having relational problems, abusing substances ( drugs, alcohol, gambling, shopping, overeating), or have experienced trauma (abuse, violence, accident), I can help you.
I combine components of cognitive behavioral therapies (ACT, CBT, DBT), mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused problem solving techniques to tailor to your needs. My goal is to help you achieve balance by focusing on the whole person, your strengths, and resilience to better manage emotions, process experiences, and change behaviors.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, having relational problems, abusing substances ( drugs, alcohol, gambling, shopping, overeating), or have experienced trauma (abuse, violence, accident), I can help you.
I combine components of cognitive behavioral therapies (ACT, CBT, DBT), mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused problem solving techniques to tailor to your needs. My goal is to help you achieve balance by focusing on the whole person, your strengths, and resilience to better manage emotions, process experiences, and change behaviors.
Julia Taştek: Addictions, LGBTQ, ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have experience in working with those dealing with addiction issues, LGBTQ issues, and working with older adults.
Are you feeling checked-out, disconnected, or overwhelmed? Are you finding yourself just trying to make it through each day? Many of us struggle silently with stress, anxiety, and even burnout, but it is possible to move towards balance and self-fulfillment. Therapy offers an opportunity for personal growth through self-reflection, learning new skills, and changing unhelpful thinking/behaviour patterns. I want to help you become the best version of yourself.
I have experience in working with those dealing with addiction issues, LGBTQ issues, and working with older adults.
Are you feeling checked-out, disconnected, or overwhelmed? Are you finding yourself just trying to make it through each day? Many of us struggle silently with stress, anxiety, and even burnout, but it is possible to move towards balance and self-fulfillment. Therapy offers an opportunity for personal growth through self-reflection, learning new skills, and changing unhelpful thinking/behaviour patterns. I want to help you become the best version of yourself.
I am successful in helping people with addictions, anxiety, depression, marriage counselling, traumas, and grief.
Feeling distant from your partner, stuck in looping arguments, or disconnected sexually? My work focuses on two areas where people often carry the deepest burdens: couples counselling and men’s issues. In my couples work, I go beyond surface communication techniques. I help you and your partner map the emotional patterns that keep you stuck, uncover the unmet needs beneath conflict, and practice new ways of connecting that feel safe and lasting. Couples often tell me they leave sessions not only with new insights, but also with practical strategies they can use right away.
I am successful in helping people with addictions, anxiety, depression, marriage counselling, traumas, and grief.
Feeling distant from your partner, stuck in looping arguments, or disconnected sexually? My work focuses on two areas where people often carry the deepest burdens: couples counselling and men’s issues. In my couples work, I go beyond surface communication techniques. I help you and your partner map the emotional patterns that keep you stuck, uncover the unmet needs beneath conflict, and practice new ways of connecting that feel safe and lasting. Couples often tell me they leave sessions not only with new insights, but also with practical strategies they can use right away.
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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.