Drug Abuse Therapists in V5B
Olivia Emmanuel
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5B (Online Only)
Virtually available and licensed across Ontario and British Columbia! I work with my clients on creating a safe space to explore their lived experiences, identify their strengths and vulnerabilities and transform themselves in meaningful ways. I have experience working with clients facing substance misuse/dependence, anger management, problematic sexualized behaviours, emotional dysregulation, and trauma. In my practice, I emphasize trust while working with individuals, youth, couples, and families, creating a supportive and collaborative environment. Working on yourself takes time and effort, I know this.
Virtually available and licensed across Ontario and British Columbia! I work with my clients on creating a safe space to explore their lived experiences, identify their strengths and vulnerabilities and transform themselves in meaningful ways. I have experience working with clients facing substance misuse/dependence, anger management, problematic sexualized behaviours, emotional dysregulation, and trauma. In my practice, I emphasize trust while working with individuals, youth, couples, and families, creating a supportive and collaborative environment. Working on yourself takes time and effort, I know this.
Alex F Lekei
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, CCAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5B
My philosophy for counselling is rooted in finding connection in communities, safety from within, and discovery of what makes you feel passionate about a life worth living. I have always been a strong proponent for human development and diversity, and I'm curious by nature. Presently I work as an addictions counsellor, am an advocate for ending homelessness, and work with organizations to provide safety to our most vulnerable groups. Ive been to therapy, I struggled with addiction in the past... we all have had an adversity to overcome, and I can relate.
My philosophy for counselling is rooted in finding connection in communities, safety from within, and discovery of what makes you feel passionate about a life worth living. I have always been a strong proponent for human development and diversity, and I'm curious by nature. Presently I work as an addictions counsellor, am an advocate for ending homelessness, and work with organizations to provide safety to our most vulnerable groups. Ive been to therapy, I struggled with addiction in the past... we all have had an adversity to overcome, and I can relate.
Chelsea Lee
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V5B
Practice currently FULL - contact me for referrals... We all have our own unique realties and it is my passion to assist you in uncovering unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, while working through uncomfortable emotions to allow for a more enjoyable and fulfilling life. Whether you or a loved one are dealing with or affected by addiction, looking to explore a past hurt, navigating a loss, or are in a transitional period of your life - you’ve come to the right place.
Practice currently FULL - contact me for referrals... We all have our own unique realties and it is my passion to assist you in uncovering unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, while working through uncomfortable emotions to allow for a more enjoyable and fulfilling life. Whether you or a loved one are dealing with or affected by addiction, looking to explore a past hurt, navigating a loss, or are in a transitional period of your life - you’ve come to the right place.
Robert Hall
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V5B
My name is Robert, I work inclusively with people from all walks of life, all genders, sexual orientations, cultures and spiritual backgrounds. I have experience working within post-secondary and private practice settings. This has provided me the opportunity and privilege of working with a diverse range of people of all ages on challenges such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, perfectionism, stress, suicidal ideation, trauma, family and relationship difficulties, and life direction concerns.
My name is Robert, I work inclusively with people from all walks of life, all genders, sexual orientations, cultures and spiritual backgrounds. I have experience working within post-secondary and private practice settings. This has provided me the opportunity and privilege of working with a diverse range of people of all ages on challenges such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, perfectionism, stress, suicidal ideation, trauma, family and relationship difficulties, and life direction concerns.
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Drug Abuse Counsellors
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
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 substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.