Did you know that an estimated 21% of Canadians struggle with addiction and will meet the criteria for a substance use disorder in their lifetime? One in every 205 Canadians were in treatment for substance abuse from 2016 to 2017. Substance abuse can leave long lasting impacts on clients, families, workplace safety, and surrounding communities.

My addiction therapy approach to designed to support clients in overcoming substance abuse and the impact that substances have had on their wellbeing. I work to address the psychological, emotional, and behavioral aspects of addiction through an in-depth assessment by evaluating a clients substance use or behavior patterns, mental health, legal concerns, and any underlying issues that may be contributing to their Substance Abuse.

Treatment services involve a personalized treatment plan that includes goal setting, identifying triggers, developing strategies to manage cravings/relapse, and treat and co-occurring mental health conditions that may be contributing to Substance Abuse. The primary modalities incorporated in treatment include Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention Planning, Dialectical Behavorial Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

Often with Substance Abuse, individuals have resulted in involvement with the criminal justice system and or violations of their employer’s Substance & Alcohol policy. I provide addictions assessment/treatment for individuals whose Substance Abuse has resulted in a criminal charge, conviction, or work violations. This support may involve pretrial treatment, support with bail release, and mandated therapy by the courts or company.