I help individuals and their loved ones struggling with addictive behaviours and/or mental health challenges find peace, balance, and meaning in their lives
SERVICES OFFERED
Mental Health Counselling, Coaching, Supervision, & Psychotherapy Supports are provided through the use of:
Doxy.me, Psychology Today Sessions, or Google Meet
Each platform is user friendly, secure utilizing encryption software, and compliant with privacy legislation.
There are no downloads for you to begin receiving support (excluding Google Meet which requires a Gmail account). Following the completion of registration and agreed upon session date and time, you will be provided with a link to open in one of the following web browsers:
Once the link has been opened, you will type your name and click “check-in” to begin your session.
*Please note that in order to participate in Online Counselling, you will need to use a device with a camera and microphone in addition to a high-speed internet connection
As an International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (ICADC), I have been trained to support individuals as well as family members concerned with substance use issues.
I work within a client-centered framework wherein I support your recovery goals. I am well versed in Harm Reduction, SMART Recovery, 12 Step-based, and culturally/spiritually-based approaches to recovery.
Your journey to a better tomorrow can start today. Help is but a click away!n
As an International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (ICADC), International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-II), and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist – Candidate, I have been trained to support individuals as well as family members concerned with addiction-related issues.
I have been working with individuals with Concurrent Disorders for the bulk of my Career. In addition to the above, I am a Psychotherapist with training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Narrative, Therapy, Couples Congruence Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
I work within a client-centered framework wherein I support your recovery goals. I am well versed in Harm Reduction, SMART Recovery, 12 Step-based, and culturally/spiritually-based approaches to recovery.
Your journey to a better tomorrow can start today. Help is just a click away!
As an International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-II), I, I have been trained to support individuals as well as family members concerned with problem gambling.
I work within a client-centered framework wherein I support your recovery goals. I am well versed in Harm Reduction, SMART Recovery, 12 Step-based, and culturally/spiritually-based approaches to recovery.
Your journey to a better tomorrow can start today. Help is but a click away!
There are a number of training opportunities for therapists to learn about best practices for Video Game or Digital Dependency Treatment. My training in this area derives from personal research, the completion of Zur Institute’s – Internet Addiction and Psychology of the Web Certificate in addition to the ongoing training as offered via CAMH.
I have been supporting individuals with gaming concerns for close to 10 years and was instrumental in the establishment of two outpatient treatment programs, one residential treatment program, and facilitating Provincial training of Therapists.
An individual treatment plan will be provided to support you and your recovery goals.
The ICD-11 now includes Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder. This is encouraging and will no doubt pave the way for Sex Addiction to be recognized and included in a future version of the DSM.
I have received training, supervision, and credentialing (IAT – Intimacy Anorexia Therapist, PRT – Partners Recovery Therapist, & SRT – Sexual Recovery Therapist via Dr. Doug Weiss who is the founder of the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy (AASAT).
Additionally, I am a candidate for the CSAT – Certified Sex Addiction Therapist designation via the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) as founded by Dr. Patrick Carnes.
As a result of the above, I am well equipped to support individuals presenting with Sex/Porn Addiction-related concerns.
Individuals seeking support with their sexual related behaviours are encouraged to utilize the established recovery programs as developed/sponsored by either AASAT or IITAP in addition to Mutual Support Groups (eg., SA, SAA, SMART Recovery etc.) along with individual Counselling or Coaching.
For a quick guide on the characteristics of SA, check out the following video:
The primary difference between a “Sex Addiction” and “Porn Addiction” is who a person has sex with. Treatment approaches and strategies are very similar in principle.
Having obtained the professional designation of Sexual Recovery Therapist (SRT) via the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy (AASAT), and being a candidate for the CSAT – Certified Sex Addiction Therapist designation via the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) , I am well equipped to support individuals presenting with Sex/Porn Addiction-related concerns.
Help is but a click away!
Intimacy Anorexia is a relatively new term which has been gaining new awareness. I am a trained Intimacy Anorexia Therapist (IAT) via Dr. Doug Weiss who is the founder of the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy (AASAT). For a quick guide on the characteristics of IA, check out the following video:
Healing from the pain of infidelity has no time limits. There are a number of resources available for individuals attempting to cope with this trauma.
Call for your free consultation to see if my services may bring you comfort, understanding, and peace.
Individualized Counselling for family & friends affected by another person’s substance use and/or sexual behaviour/addiction offered by a certified Partners Recovery Therapist and Partners Betrayal Trauma Therapist
Trained by Terrance Shulman of the Shulman Center for Compulsive Theft, Spending and Hoarding, I am well equipped to support individuals presenting with Shopping Addiction-related concerns.
For a quick guide on the characteristics of Shopping Dependency, check out the following link:
I am a seasoned public speaker with multiple media appearances, workshops, and conference speaking experiences. If you are looking for a speaker for your event, please feel free to schedule a consultation or connect with me via email so that we can discuss your needs.
Training opportunities are available for emerging therapists seeking to gain additional skills in supporting individuals with addiction-related concerns. Agency consulting is also available for program development.
As an International Certified Clinical Supervisor (ICCS), opportunities are available to support the learning and credentialing of new Addiction Counselling Graduates.
Call for a consultation to discuss how I may support your professional goals.
Relapse prevention supports occur at the start of your initial consultation and continue through each successive appointment. For those individuals seeking supports post residential or outpatient treatment, the client centered supports offered may be of interest. Give us a call to book your FREE Consultation.
As a Canadian Certified Recovery Coach, my goal is to support you in your identified recovery goals. Recovery Coaching differs from that of traditional Counselling in a number of ways. Persons seeking Continued Care (Aftercare) following a residential treatment program would benefit from this type of service.
