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Los Angeles, California therapist: Philip Starkman, registered psychotherapist
Addictions or Substance Abuse

Philip Starkman

Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW
In addressing the challenges of addictions or substance abuse, I offer a holistic and personalized approach, grounded in compassion and understanding. Incorporating Mindfulness, the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Role-Playing, I work alongside clients to explore the root causes of addiction, foster emotional resilience, and develop effective coping strategies. This comprehensive method allows us to address both the behavioral aspects of substance abuse and its underlying emotional and psychological dimensions. By focusing on self-awareness and self-compassion, I help clients build a foundation for lasting recovery, guiding them towards healthier habits and thought patterns. Our journey together is designed to empower individuals to regain control of their lives, making positive changes that support both sobriety and overall well-being. For those seeking a path out of addiction and towards a more fulfilling life, I am here to support your steps towards healing and self-discovery, offering the tools and insights needed for transformation.  
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53 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
Toronto, Ontario therapist: New Moon Psychotherapy, registered psychotherapist
Addictions or Substance Abuse

New Moon Psychotherapy

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MACP, MSW, RSW, RP, RP(Q)
We believe that addiction and substance use problems are an attempt to cope with the pain of living. More often than not, people who engage in substance abuse and who experience addiction have experienced loss or adversity and were not taught adaptive strategies to cope with it. To find relief from this incredible pain, they leaned into a substance or behaviour and found that it worked better than anything else to provide temporary relief from their pain and suffering. When using they thought about what happened a little bit less, difficult emotions like sadness, guilt, anger and shame were dulled, physical pain subsided, and there was a sense of lightness. The problem is that the high wears off, the physical and emotional pain returns, and the memories come flooding back. Eventually, you feel the relief less and less. Other problems such as those listed below also occur: - conflict and instability in relationships - feeling isolated - difficulty meeting obligations and work/school/family responsibilities - financial strain - hangover/emotional and physical stress - intense urges for the substance or behaviour - finding oneself in risky and dangerous situations These difficulties cause more pain and lead to a vicious cycle of getting high, coming down, experiencing even more pain than initially, seeking the same relief which over time becomes shorter and less effective. The good news is that it doesn't have to stay this way. Our highly trained therapists offer evidence-based treatments for substance use and addiction. Typically, substance abuse and addiction treatment at New Moon Psychotherapy will involve three components 1) Psychoeducation: Helping you understand substance abuse and addiction including why you are experiencing this problem and the function that this problem serves. 2) Coping Strategies: Teaching you various cognitive, behavioural, and somatic strategies to help you manage cravings, regulate your emotions, tolerate distress, and calm your nervous system. 3) Trauma and/or Grief Processing: This gets to the root of the addiction and allows you to heal the pain that has been keeping you stuck all this time. This is incredibly important because it is more likely to prevent the addiction from recurring. Each of these components build upon one another and will allow you to heal and create meaningful, long-lasting change in your life. Dr. Gabor Mate, an expert in the research and treatment of addiction, has said that addiction begins and ends with pain. The good news is that you can change the narrative and through therapy, change your ending. At New Moon Psychotherapy, our team supports individuals experiencing various forms of substance abuse and addiction including alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs, and sex and pornography.  
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14 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
Guelph, Ontario therapist: Justin Leung - Third Path Psychotherapy, registered psychotherapist
Addictions or Substance Abuse

Justin Leung - Third Path Psychotherapy

Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Much of my experience has been focused on working with addictions or substance abuse. I have worked in both in-patent, and community settings as an addiction counsellor. I would be honoured in supporting you towards your goals whether you're wanting to work towards abstinence; or harm-reduction.  
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6 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
Waterloo, Ontario therapist: Grace Driedger, registered social worker
Addictions or Substance Abuse

Grace Driedger

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RYT
I have several years experience in working for an agency that specifically supports addictions or substance. My work includes individual and group counselling. Additionally, I specialized in supporting mothers and women who are pregnant that struggle with substance use.  
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12 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
North Vancouver, British Columbia therapist: Nicklas Ehrlich, counselor/therapist
Addictions or Substance Abuse

Nicklas Ehrlich

Counsellor/Therapist, MSW, RCC (#0843), RSW (#11561), Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Life-Coach, Hypnotherapist, Advanced Neurofeedback Trainer
Addictions/substance abuse is often an unconscious coping strategy to deal with trauma, emotional/physical pain and anything that overwhelms the central nervous system/brain. Once the central nervous system/brain are taken out of fight-flight-freeze-collapse (survival mode), balance can occur.  
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44 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
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