Addictions therapists in Nelson, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Addictions or Substance Abuse
Amanda Elston
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I have many years of experience supporting individuals experiencing substance use/addictions. I truly believe that your addiction does not define you, there is much more to your story. In therapy, I seek to understand your story to facilitate awareness of the deeper issues causing you to use substances. Through modalities such as CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic, we can explore what is causing you to use substances, as well as build new skills to cope and build resiliency. Book a free consultation with me if you think we might be a good fit.
0 Years Experience
Online in Nelson, British Columbia (Online Only)
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Jue Wang
Counsellor/Therapist, MCP, RCC, CCC
We are passionate about empowering you to become a better version of yourself. Addiction is when the behaviour takes control of your mind and emotion and becomes your life's driver. We understand addiction can harm people's mental, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. Stigmas about addiction cause a lot of shame, so people feel they need to lie and deny their addiction, which was merely seeking help, a tug of war. Basic needs, such as eating and sleeping, can be deeply disturbed by addictive and drug-seeking behaviours. Addiction and social isolation go hand in hand, and if you find yourself in isolation and struggle with addiction by yourself, you might want to seek professional help.
3 Years Experience
Online in Nelson, British Columbia
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Tracey MacKenzie
Counsellor/Therapist, MSc, CCC #7392
Addiction is NOT a choice. Substance use is usually bourne out of traumatic experiences and is a coping mechanism to escape from them. As it's not a good coping mechanism, this "escape" often becomes an additional problem to deal with. To work with an addiction, the best way is to target the issues that created the addiction itself, meanwhile learning practical and realistic tools to manage the addiction and emotions. You don't have to live on a rollercoaster of shame, guilt, and regret. Change is never easy but that doesn't mean it's impossible; everything worth anything takes effort and commitment in order to achieve success. When you're finally sick and tired of the burdens and having the substances control you, let's start working to take your life back.
11 Years Experience
Online in Nelson, British Columbia
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
An addiction involves a constant need to perform a behaviour or consume a substance. Addictive behaviours vary and can include shopping, gambling, hoarding, drugs and alcohol, and exercising. When people engage in addictive behaviours, they often feel as if they are unable to control their actions. They may also feel distressed or anxious if they were to abstain from the behaviour. Due to the perceived inability to control actions, people often feel disempowered and hopeless, which significantly impacts happiness and wellbeing.
In therapy, rather than solely focusing on the detrimental effects of the addiction, we focus on the purpose and function of the addictive behaviour. People frequently engage in addictive behaviours due to experiencing beneficial effects. If the behaviour would fail to be reinforcing, they would have no reason to continue with the addiction. Once clients acknowledge the purpose of the addictive behaviour, they often view their situation through a compassionate, rather than judgmental lens. Gaining insight and self-compassion are essential ingredients for change and growth.
Another fundamental aspect of therapy is gaining insight into the cause of an addiction. Individuals with addictions often engage in dysfunctional behaviours in order to compensate for something that is lacking in their lives.
The addiction may also be linked to past events, such as trauma or abuse. As a result, we explore the underlying cause of the addiction in order to assist with targeting core issues. With the incorporation of multiple treatment models, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness approaches clients also learn to sit with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that accompany the addiction.
Over time they learn that having urges does not mean they have to act on them. Instead, they learn how to replace the urges with adaptive coping styles. As clients gain control over their addiction, they often feel a sense of empowerment and strength, which instils hope for a new and improved future.
13 Years Experience
Online in Nelson, British Columbia (Online Only)
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Lauren Lacey
Registered Psychotherapist, MCouns&PsychTh, MMktg, BHlthSc(Nutr&Diet), BPyschSc, GDipNat (Naturopathy)
I’ve been a chronic exerciser and competitive marathon runner who had a two-decade-long struggle with food + body. Now I help people all around the world overcome exercise addiction and have a joyful and effortless relationship with movement and food. I also work with Athletes to manage performance pressures and mental health concerns.
22 Years Experience
Online in Nelson, British Columbia