Alcohol Use Therapists in Saskatoon, SK
I specialize in working with adults and young adults, particularly those in or allied with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. I understand the challenges of moving through a heteronormative, neurotypical world that wasn’t built for queer or neurodivergent minds.
Queer and neurodivergent individuals often learn to adapt and survive within families, social structures and religious spaces, that weren’t designed to support them. If you feel stuck in old survival patterns and are ready to break free, heal, and grow into your most authentic self, I’m here to guide and support you.
I specialize in working with adults and young adults, particularly those in or allied with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. I understand the challenges of moving through a heteronormative, neurotypical world that wasn’t built for queer or neurodivergent minds.
Queer and neurodivergent individuals often learn to adapt and survive within families, social structures and religious spaces, that weren’t designed to support them. If you feel stuck in old survival patterns and are ready to break free, heal, and grow into your most authentic self, I’m here to guide and support you.
At the heart of my practice lies a simple truth: we are all travelers on life's journey, carrying the weight of our struggles. Despite our unique experiences, we are united by the shared threads of our humanity—pain, grief, and growth—each with the potential for a story of hope. I am passionate about supporting adults through challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, ptsd, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My work is especially close to my heart when helping those who are navigating the sometimes complex world of co-parenting, as I’ve walked this road myself.
At the heart of my practice lies a simple truth: we are all travelers on life's journey, carrying the weight of our struggles. Despite our unique experiences, we are united by the shared threads of our humanity—pain, grief, and growth—each with the potential for a story of hope. I am passionate about supporting adults through challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, ptsd, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My work is especially close to my heart when helping those who are navigating the sometimes complex world of co-parenting, as I’ve walked this road myself.
I have over 17 years of experience in the human services field. I offer counselling services to people who deal with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Some of my other specialties include divorce/separation, recent life changes, and stress management. It is rewarding for me to watch my clients achieve success with their professional life and grow in their personal lives. Due to the fact that I am a Registered Social Worker, the majority of insurers will reimburse you for my services. I also provide counselling through the NIHB program for Indigenous clients.
I have over 17 years of experience in the human services field. I offer counselling services to people who deal with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Some of my other specialties include divorce/separation, recent life changes, and stress management. It is rewarding for me to watch my clients achieve success with their professional life and grow in their personal lives. Due to the fact that I am a Registered Social Worker, the majority of insurers will reimburse you for my services. I also provide counselling through the NIHB program for Indigenous clients.
Are you navigating the challenges of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, substance use (or a loved one's substance use) or feelings of overwhelm and uncertainty in your life? If so, you’re not alone. These concerns often make people feel isolated and uncertain about the future. Imagine finding a supportive environment where you can express your feelings without judgment and receive the compassionate guidance you deserve. I offer a space that is client-centered and one that serves as a soft landing spot for these concerns.
Are you navigating the challenges of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, substance use (or a loved one's substance use) or feelings of overwhelm and uncertainty in your life? If so, you’re not alone. These concerns often make people feel isolated and uncertain about the future. Imagine finding a supportive environment where you can express your feelings without judgment and receive the compassionate guidance you deserve. I offer a space that is client-centered and one that serves as a soft landing spot for these concerns.
As a helper, I am honoured to walk and support you as you move towards wellness and well-being.
As a helper, I am honoured to walk and support you as you move towards wellness and well-being.
I’m Pierre Begrand, a Registered Professional Counsellor in Saskatoon. Many of my clients are carrying unresolved grief, battling anxiety or depression, or feeling stuck in strained relationships. They are searching not for surface-level fixes, but for clarity, direction, and relief that feels real. Together, we examine the patterns and root causes that keep them from moving forward, and we build practical strategies to restore steadiness and resilience. I work with adults, seniors, and late teens, both in-person in Saskatoon and virtually across Canada.
I’m Pierre Begrand, a Registered Professional Counsellor in Saskatoon. Many of my clients are carrying unresolved grief, battling anxiety or depression, or feeling stuck in strained relationships. They are searching not for surface-level fixes, but for clarity, direction, and relief that feels real. Together, we examine the patterns and root causes that keep them from moving forward, and we build practical strategies to restore steadiness and resilience. I work with adults, seniors, and late teens, both in-person in Saskatoon and virtually across Canada.
What keeps us feeling like we are in limbo/stuck? Unresolved issues and traumas can keep us feeling and/or thinking that we are not progressing as we'd like, resulting in many feelings of being overwhelmed, burned out, and experiencing physical/emotional pains. Over 20 years of clinical experience, I can help you to discover and identify the core issues/patterns/beliefs, while inspiring hope and courage while you walk a more integrated path living life with more joy and abundance; with feelings of rejuvenation and release; and with an expanded self-awareness, emotional balance, and clearer thinking.
What keeps us feeling like we are in limbo/stuck? Unresolved issues and traumas can keep us feeling and/or thinking that we are not progressing as we'd like, resulting in many feelings of being overwhelmed, burned out, and experiencing physical/emotional pains. Over 20 years of clinical experience, I can help you to discover and identify the core issues/patterns/beliefs, while inspiring hope and courage while you walk a more integrated path living life with more joy and abundance; with feelings of rejuvenation and release; and with an expanded self-awareness, emotional balance, and clearer thinking.
My name is Jessica Vik and I have worked in the mental health field for over five years and have experience in many areas including addictions, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, suicide prevention, and trauma. I would love to journey with you as you learn to understand your experiences and face whatever may be holding you back! With proper support and understanding you will learn, overcome and develop the tools needed to face hard times and grow through what you go through!
My name is Jessica Vik and I have worked in the mental health field for over five years and have experience in many areas including addictions, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, suicide prevention, and trauma. I would love to journey with you as you learn to understand your experiences and face whatever may be holding you back! With proper support and understanding you will learn, overcome and develop the tools needed to face hard times and grow through what you go through!
I am grateful to work alongside you to feel heard, seen, and to understand where you are with your journey. I believe we all have strengths and gifts to discover purpose and to create change. I cultivate a holistic approach to meet your personal needs by providing an empathetic, non-judgmental, and safe space so you can share anything on your mind. I will work collaboratively with you to ensure you receive what you need from our sessions.
I am grateful to work alongside you to feel heard, seen, and to understand where you are with your journey. I believe we all have strengths and gifts to discover purpose and to create change. I cultivate a holistic approach to meet your personal needs by providing an empathetic, non-judgmental, and safe space so you can share anything on your mind. I will work collaboratively with you to ensure you receive what you need from our sessions.
I offer counselling services to people who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, and grief. I want to help improve your mental health and your overall quality of life.
I offer counselling services to people who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, and grief. I want to help improve your mental health and your overall quality of life.
I am passionate about helping people work through past trauma and chronic stress. I believe we each have the answers & capacity to heal within ourselves; within our own bodies & minds. I work to guide and facilitate each client back to themselves; back to a place of healing. Trauma healing work requires commitment and dedication but will ultimately change patterns of thinking & behaviour to bring better health & success. I hope to support clients who are ready to do meaningful work to turn their lives in a new direction where they can utilize the skills & tools that I offer in their sessions with me.
I am passionate about helping people work through past trauma and chronic stress. I believe we each have the answers & capacity to heal within ourselves; within our own bodies & minds. I work to guide and facilitate each client back to themselves; back to a place of healing. Trauma healing work requires commitment and dedication but will ultimately change patterns of thinking & behaviour to bring better health & success. I hope to support clients who are ready to do meaningful work to turn their lives in a new direction where they can utilize the skills & tools that I offer in their sessions with me.
Kyla is a Treaty 6 Cree (nēhiyaw) woman (iskwēw), a mother, and an empathetic helper who brings the strength of lived experience and guidance of ancestral teachings into her work. Rooted in a holistic (miyo-pimâtisiwin, “the good life”) way of being, she honours the connection between mind, body, spirit, and community in every healing journey. Kyla provides support for people of all ages navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, suicidal ideation, self-harm, stress, life transitions, and the development of healthy coping skills.
Kyla is a Treaty 6 Cree (nēhiyaw) woman (iskwēw), a mother, and an empathetic helper who brings the strength of lived experience and guidance of ancestral teachings into her work. Rooted in a holistic (miyo-pimâtisiwin, “the good life”) way of being, she honours the connection between mind, body, spirit, and community in every healing journey. Kyla provides support for people of all ages navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, suicidal ideation, self-harm, stress, life transitions, and the development of healthy coping skills.
I can provide an client-care plan to build to explore what social issues that you are experiencing with in the present and to work together on you personal healing. Tansi! My name is Laura Clarke. I am Indigenous Woodland Cree speaker. I am a registered social worker since 2002 and I have my Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work 2002. My work experience is working with children, youth, families and all walks of life.
Astam, reach out, I am a phone call away to help your healing begin.
I can provide an client-care plan to build to explore what social issues that you are experiencing with in the present and to work together on you personal healing. Tansi! My name is Laura Clarke. I am Indigenous Woodland Cree speaker. I am a registered social worker since 2002 and I have my Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work 2002. My work experience is working with children, youth, families and all walks of life.
Astam, reach out, I am a phone call away to help your healing begin.
I specialize in: Sex + Porn Addiction, Substance Addiction, Family + Addiction (with a special interest in Sexual Betrayal Trauma), + Family Systems (with a special interest in Enmeshment and Emotional Incest), Grief + Loss, + Relationships.
I specialize in: Sex + Porn Addiction, Substance Addiction, Family + Addiction (with a special interest in Sexual Betrayal Trauma), + Family Systems (with a special interest in Enmeshment and Emotional Incest), Grief + Loss, + Relationships.
Hello, as a counsellor, I seek to create a warm, empathetic and non-judgmental atmosphere for you to feel safe.. My greatest satisfaction comes from both encouraging and drawing out the strengths and resilience that you were unaware you already have. Whatever challenge you're experiencing, let's discover a unique and unexpected outcome through my strength-based approaches.
Hello, as a counsellor, I seek to create a warm, empathetic and non-judgmental atmosphere for you to feel safe.. My greatest satisfaction comes from both encouraging and drawing out the strengths and resilience that you were unaware you already have. Whatever challenge you're experiencing, let's discover a unique and unexpected outcome through my strength-based approaches.
Accepting new clients, my credentials are in part scholastic however, my approach stems from the practice of doing my own healing work. Parents cannot take their children past the point of their own level of maturity. The same applies in therapeutic practice, walk the talk! Thus, presence in therapeutic relationships is the basis to addressing issues with addictions, anxiety, relationships that drive you crazy, anger, cultural issues, career issues and simply letting go of what does not work in your life. I offer services in both official languages! Do you have adult children who struggle with addictions, I can help.
Accepting new clients, my credentials are in part scholastic however, my approach stems from the practice of doing my own healing work. Parents cannot take their children past the point of their own level of maturity. The same applies in therapeutic practice, walk the talk! Thus, presence in therapeutic relationships is the basis to addressing issues with addictions, anxiety, relationships that drive you crazy, anger, cultural issues, career issues and simply letting go of what does not work in your life. I offer services in both official languages! Do you have adult children who struggle with addictions, I can help.
Accepting new clients! You don't have to face grief and significant life challenges alone. I provide compassionate support for individuals, couples, and families. I'm here to work with you to navigate challenging times so you can emerge stronger. You deserve to live a fulfilling life – let's make it happen. My approach is client-centred, non-judgmental, and strength-based. I am naturally curious, always striving to gain a deeper understanding of my clients. Appointments are bookable at your convenience by using our online, easy-to-navigate booking system.
Accepting new clients! You don't have to face grief and significant life challenges alone. I provide compassionate support for individuals, couples, and families. I'm here to work with you to navigate challenging times so you can emerge stronger. You deserve to live a fulfilling life – let's make it happen. My approach is client-centred, non-judgmental, and strength-based. I am naturally curious, always striving to gain a deeper understanding of my clients. Appointments are bookable at your convenience by using our online, easy-to-navigate booking system.
For over 30 years, I have helped youth and adults experience healing and freedom in individual and group settings. In that time, I have gained training and skill in a variety of approaches to support people struggling personally and in their relationships with addiction, trauma, interpersonal violence, and other challenges.
For over 30 years, I have helped youth and adults experience healing and freedom in individual and group settings. In that time, I have gained training and skill in a variety of approaches to support people struggling personally and in their relationships with addiction, trauma, interpersonal violence, and other challenges.
Your grief is welcome here. Death of Spouse. Family Member Loss. Anticipatory Loss. Traumatic Loss. Complicated Grief. Divorce. You may feel lost and alone right now. Your world is shattered. Grief is lonely, intense, and scary. I can help you expand your capacity to hold this sorrow and regain your balance. You can move forward from simply surviving to thriving. I will remind you of your strengths, as you find meaning and your true identity. You already know your life will never be the same because of this loss. Yet, you can gather the pieces to carry your loss forward with love and peace.
Your grief is welcome here. Death of Spouse. Family Member Loss. Anticipatory Loss. Traumatic Loss. Complicated Grief. Divorce. You may feel lost and alone right now. Your world is shattered. Grief is lonely, intense, and scary. I can help you expand your capacity to hold this sorrow and regain your balance. You can move forward from simply surviving to thriving. I will remind you of your strengths, as you find meaning and your true identity. You already know your life will never be the same because of this loss. Yet, you can gather the pieces to carry your loss forward with love and peace.
I have experience working with the following: Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, OCD, ADD/ADHD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, addiction, trauma/PTSD, loss/grief/bereavement. I support my client's while they process out their trauma and help them to learn coping for their mental health struggles. I use a holistic approach and incorporate the four quadrants of health: Mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Being mindful of each client's individual and unique needs. I am approved as a mental health counsellor for both NIHB as well as Victim's Services.
I have experience working with the following: Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, OCD, ADD/ADHD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, addiction, trauma/PTSD, loss/grief/bereavement. I support my client's while they process out their trauma and help them to learn coping for their mental health struggles. I use a holistic approach and incorporate the four quadrants of health: Mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Being mindful of each client's individual and unique needs. I am approved as a mental health counsellor for both NIHB as well as Victim's Services.
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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.