Addictions therapists in Bluewater, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Stacey Stemplowski
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, RP, CCPA, OAMHP
Working within the space of addiction to identify triggers, goals around use, and adapting healthy approaches.
7 Years Experience
Molly Heffernan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Addictions (substance use disorders) are not a free choice. Nobody is born, hoping to grow up depending on a substance to cope and/or survive. Addictions often serve as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions and life's many challenges. They can be an attempt to fill a void, numb pain, or manage stress. If you or someone you live is struggling, please know that this is not a sign of weakness or failure -- rather, it's a way that human has adapted to survive how hard life can be. Healing and recovery are possible, and taking this first step is a huge act of courage.
9 Years Experience
Atlas Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
We offer support for alcohol, drug and behavioural addictions including hypersexuality, pornography, problem gambling, technology, social media, video games and overspending. If you need help finding healthier ways to manage the stress of daily life or if you want to regain control over your life we can help. Together, we can work towards restoring a sense of balance, improving your relationships, nurturing your self-worth, finding renewed purpose, and fostering a sense of hope for the future.
9 Years Experience
Angie Kingma (Mindfulness for Health)
Registered Psychotherapist, OT Reg.(Ont.), Registered Psychotherapist
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I will support you in understanding your addictive patterns in a whole new way and cope with the symptoms in ways that are rooted in evidence-based interventions. We will go at your pace and ensure that you meet the goals that are meaningful to you. Looking forward to hearing from you so that you can move forward in your life with more clarity, insight, self-awareness, self-compassion, empowerment and confidence.
24 Years Experience
Shane Smyth
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, OACCPP
I have worked in the area of addiction for over 8 years and I am able to work with people to identify the chain of events that leads to engaging in addictive or compulsive behaviours. Sometimes exploring underlying issues such as trauma, anxiety, relationship issues or depression is part of the work with addiction and sometimes it is more helpful to explore behavioural changes and work with someone to mindfully change their habits. I do not believe in stigmatising or shaming addiction as I have had my own struggles with addiction and compulsive behaviours. The first step is understanding with a sense of compassion.
17 Years Experience