![WJW Counselling and Mediation, RPscyh, CSW, RSW, MED/ARB, DMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/wjw-counselling-and-mediation.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
WJW Counselling and Mediation, RPscyh, CSW, RSW, MED/ARB, DMFT
Registered Psychologist Registered Clinical Social Work RSW Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy
In T8N 1B4 - Nearby to Redwater.
Addiction is the constant need to use certain substances or engage in particular behaviours. It isn’t limited to substance use (drugs and alcohol); addiction can also show up as impulse control (gambling, self-harming, kleptomania, pyromania) and behavioural (internet, pornography, sex, video games, working, exercising, shopping, food). An activity or substance becomes an addiction when you use it to avoid or deal with activities, emotions or thoughts. Once you stop or slow down, the withdrawal symptoms begin. These Symptoms Can Present Physically and Psychological symptoms. Our specialists will help you move through this towards long term sustainable function.
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Addiction Counsellor
Rivers Edge Counselling Centre, Inc.
Rivers Edge Counselling Centre
In T8R 1W1 - Nearby to Redwater.
Our Therapists at Rivers Edge Counselling can help you to • Find the cause of your addiction and manage it effectively • Learn how addiction works and take necessary steps to reduce it • Control emotions and quit unhealthy habits • Coping with the stages of change • Understanding your own self and develop self esteem • Develop skills to understand your addiction
![Sherri Farbin, M.Sc. R.Psych](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sherri-farbin.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Sherri Farbin, M.Sc. R.Psych
Registered Psychologist
In T6X 1E9 - Nearby to Redwater.
Is your drinking or drug use starting to impact areas of your life that were once untouched? Are you starting to see a negative impact on your relationships, your self esteem, and/ or your work? Even if you're not sure if your substance use is actually a problem, I can help you figure that out in a safe, non-threatening way. I want to help you form your BEST life, and to not feel stuck in the same patterns that discourage you. Let me encourage you towards the life you dream of. Send me an email or call today to book an appointment!
![Hilda Huj, B.A., M.A.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/hilda-huj.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Hilda Huj, B.A., M.A.
Registered Clinical/Counselling and Forensic Psychologist
In T5K 1C5 - Nearby to Redwater.
Change is hard. However, you made a first step and recognized there is a problem. Next step is to find a caring professional who will support you on your road to recovery. I want to be that person for you. I want to give you time and space to share with me your thoughts, emotions, needs, desires, struggles, and questions. I want to empower you to take control.
![Susan Yun, MA., CCC., CPC.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/susan-yun.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Susan Yun, MA., CCC., CPC.
Canadian Certified Counsellor
In T6J 5R5 - Nearby to Redwater.
Embracing recovery from addiction is a courageous and transformative journey, and I'm here to walk it with you. As a dedicated counsellor, I provide a safe and empathetic environment where you can heal and regain control over your life. Together, we will explore the root causes of your addiction, develop tailored strategies for recovery, and foster resilience for a brighter future. I understand the complexities of addiction, and I'm committed to guiding you toward lasting recovery and a fulfilling life. Your journey to healing starts here, where hope, transformation, and lasting change are within reach."
![Bharat Sharma, MPCC, RPC, CCAC, DCA, SAP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/bharat-sharma.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Bharat Sharma, MPCC, RPC, CCAC, DCA, SAP
Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling
In T6K 4C1 - Nearby to Redwater.
Often, an individual's relationship with substance use such as drugs alcohol or will change over time. For example, the person might’ve initially used it only once a while in a month as to get away from his/ her stress and have some pleasurable time, but very soon it become an everyday necessity for the user. Did your relationship with your substance use change from the time that you started to now? Do you still use for the same reasons, or have those reasons changed? Have you done the bad things under the influence of substances that you wouldn’t have done if you haven't consumed? Feel free to contact to learn how counseling can help you.
![Al Riediger, Ph.D., R.Psych.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/al-riediger.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Al Riediger, Ph.D., R.Psych.
Registered Psychologist
In T8N 1H6 - Nearby to Redwater.
Addictions are not problems, they are bad solutions. We always need to find the underlying problems and find effective solutions for them before we can let go of the stop-gap solution - whether the addiction is to a substance, a person, or an activity such as sex or gambling. There is always fear and pain underlying the addiction. We must learn to accept these feelings in order to free ourselves.
![Kirthana Ramani, M.Sc., R.Psych.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/kirthana-ramani.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Kirthana Ramani, M.Sc., R.Psych.
Registered Psychologist
In T5K 1C5 - Nearby to Redwater.
Are you feeling like your life is spiralling out of control? Do you feel that something is preoccupying your thoughts or making it difficult to focus on your daily life? Addiction comes in many forms, including substance abuse and computer/video game addiction. The root of addiction is often deeper than it appears, and I can work with you to uncover and understand your addiction, and then develop healthy coping strategies tailored to your unique context.
![Tim Garner, MC, CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/tim-garner.jpg)
Addiction Counselor
Tim Garner, MC, CCC
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Feeling trapped in a cycle of addiction? Are you using to escape reality? Do you feel like you can't function without your addictive crutches? Do you struggle to control your cravings, and your loved ones are worried? If any of any of this sounds familiar, counselling can help. Let's work together to break free from the chains of addiction and regain control of your life. Imagine building stronger relationships with family and friends, living a healthier life, and finding emotional balance and inner peace. Take the first step towards a brighter future today. Book your free 15-minute consultation now.
![Landon Hildebrand, MA](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/landon-hildebrand.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Landon Hildebrand, MA
Registered Psychologist
In T6E 1Z9 - Nearby to Redwater.
Seeking help for addiction is a huge undertaking. Often we fear the consequences of seeking help. What if our employer finds out, what about our families, friends, loved ones? As a psychologist I protect confidentiality, and seek to help you sort your concerns through compassion without stigma or judgment. I will move towards change at your pace, safety seeking to minimize the harm of substances and behaviors through a harm reduction approach as you seek to organize, make sense, and move towards increased wellness. This wellness might look different from what others might tell you, but together we can help identify what health and wellness will mean for you and being taking the first steps.
![Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/philip-starkman.jpg)
Addiction Counselor
Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Addictions can appear in many forms including substance addictions, internet addiction, sex addiction, gambling addiction, shopping addiction, pornography, social media, excessive exercise, food, etc. Strong cravings with a loss of control can lead people to become addicted in spite of possible dire consequences. Counselling is one of several possible treatments available for addictions. Individual, group and family therapies have been found to be helpful in order to inform a client regarding the harmful effects the addiction may have on themselves, their friends, family and society. Promoting physical, emotional and spiritual well being is often critical for the rehabilitation process.
![Sara Jungen, Psychologist](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sara-jungen.jpg)
Addiction Counselor
Sara Jungen, Psychologist
M.A., R.Psych. - Registered Psychologist
Available for Online Therapy
Addiction is often the surface problem, it's a way of staying away from a greater pain that is below the surface. Doing addiction counselling with me is a gentle and compassionate process of tending to the real issues below the addiction, so that there is no longer a need to engage in this harmful behaviour. When you pull out the roots of a weed, the weed will not grow back, and real change has been achieved!
![Patrick Schiller, MEd., R. Psych.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/patrick-schiller.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Patrick Schiller, MEd., R. Psych.
Registered Psychologist
In T8N 1H6 - Nearby to Redwater.
Addictions come in a variety of forms such as alcohol and drugs, pornography, media, the internet, sex and sexual intimacy, relationships, and many others. What is common to all types of addiction is the negative impact such patterns can have on our lives, our loved ones, and things we hold dear in life. If you are caught in the chains of addiction and find yourself unable to break free, I can help you. I want to give you the power to walk down the path of recovery and to mend the damage that addiction has created in your life. In therapy we will invest the time and energy to discover what has led to addiction for you, and use proven methods to resolve the sources of addiction.
![Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/kevin-fleming,-ph.d..jpg)
Addiction Counselor
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
While most treatment approaches to addiction include 12 step programs, rehabs, and now sober living houses, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides a wildly successful alternative to traditional models of addiction treatment----that keeps the brain in mind. That is, talking to the conscious brain while the primal brain is deciding things even before you are consciously aware? Well, that is the problem to solve in addiction. We have the solution utilizing a new cutting edge neuroscience-centered brain rebalancing system. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or call 877-606-6161.
![Mallory Becker, M.A.C.P., R.Psych.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/mallory-becker.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Mallory Becker, M.A.C.P., R.Psych.
Registered Psychologist
In T6E 1T4 - Nearby to Redwater.
Whether you are overwhelmed, lost, or struggle to make changes in your life - you have the ability to change, grow and move forward. Mallory's counselling techniques are derived from proven methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion focused therapy, motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy. Her holistic approach integrates all aspects of the person: physical, mental, and spiritual within their social and physical environment in a compassionate environment.
![Paul Sussman, Ph.D.,R.Psych.(AB),L.Psych.(GA)](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/paul-sussman.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Paul Sussman, Ph.D.,R.Psych.(AB),L.Psych.(GA)
Licensed Psychologist, Alberta and Georgia
In T8A 3M7 - Nearby to Redwater.
I have been clean and sober nearly 26 years. I am familiar with 12-step approaches to treating addictions and compulsions, and sympathetic to those who find them uesful. There are, however, many who need help but cannot find it in 12 step programs. I am able to meet many of these where they are, and help them in ways they are able to use. Addiction and compulsions, like all conditions that respond to psychotherapy, are phenomena that are overcome through personal growth.
![Paul Bianchini, Ph.D., R.Psych.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/paul-bianchini.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Paul Bianchini, Ph.D., R.Psych.
Registered Psychologist
In T6C 2S1 - Nearby to Redwater.
Addictions are created by things that make us feel better. I gets completed because some things we get addicted to change our brains and now we need that thing just to feel normal. The problem is that addictions tie us down and inhibit the ability to connect to the pain the made the addiction seem like a viable option in the first place. Reconnecting with this heals and frees us from the addiction. Visit my website at www.prairieowlpsychology.ca from more details. I have successfully worked with people from a variety of backgrounds to treat a variety of addiction issues and look forward to working with you.
![Cheryl McDougall, MSW, RSW, AAMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/cheryl-mcdougall.jpg)
Addiction Counselor
Cheryl McDougall, MSW, RSW, AAMFT
Registered Master of Social Work ,
Available for Online Therapy
Ready for change? In your life, relationships, and with yourself ? Change begins with you. Exploring how your addiction has influenced your life and imagining how your life can be by rewriting your relationship with addiction. Our lives and our pathways are not written in stone. When we tell our stories in ways that can make us stronger, we can discover - we are not the problem - the problem is the problem. When we separate ourselves from the problem, we can begin to revise our relationships with problems and gain new insight into different ways we can live our lives. I can help you discover ways to reclaim your past and re-envision your future and change your relationship with addiction.
![Salvatore Durante, M.Ed.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/salvatore-durante.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Salvatore Durante, M.Ed.
Registered Psychologist
In T8N 0A1 - Nearby to Redwater.
In working with addiction in counselling, I first start by developing a trusting and safe environment for clients to explore their concerns. I then help clients develop psychological flexibility and self-compassion when exploring and processing their issues related to addiction. Gordon Alan Marlatt's model of relapse prevention informs my approach (i.e., relapses are to be expected).
![ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling, R. Psych, MACP, MSW, RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/shiftgrit-psychology-0-counselling.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling, R. Psych, MACP, MSW, RSW
Psychologists, Counselor, Child Psychologist, Marriage Counsellor, Mental Health Clinic, Mental Health Service, Social Workers
In T5N 1R7 - Nearby to Redwater.
In our early environments, we absorb a lot of information about ourselves and the world. Sometimes this stuff is positive – like language or self-soothing, but sometimes it comes from a disruptor and is not. Things like criticism, alcohol used by a parent, detachment from parents, perfectionism, or whatever can cause limiting beliefs about one’s self.
![Samuel Platts, CSAT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/samuel-platts.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Samuel Platts, CSAT
Registered Psychologist (Alberta, #4832)
In T5K 0J8 - Nearby to Redwater.
I am Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). Sex addiction is an umbrella term for a variety of compulsive sexual behaviors. I have worked in the field of addictions since 2010. I can help clients navigate the best route for them (treatment centers, support groups, individual therapy). The first stage is to develop enough structure in your life to stop using, the second stage is healing and transformation.
![Jack Lewis, R.Psych., C. Psychol., AFBPSs.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jack-lewis.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Jack Lewis, R.Psych., C. Psychol., AFBPSs.
Registered Psychologist
In T8N 5A7 - Nearby to Redwater.
I have advanced training in the assessment of addictions. In order to have any success with addictions counselling there has to be some level of commitment to deal with the discomfort of giving up or at least reducing the addiction. Family and relationships are core to the success of the counselling. Addictions are powerful coping techniques that don't really work. Dealing with addictions means dealing with the pain and past hurts that have not healed or been properly dealt with. Any successful additions therapy means diving deeply into ones life and the beliefs one has developed over a whole lifetime. Connecting to a deeper spiritual set of values can be a tremendous help and support
![Kevin Alderson, Ph.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/kevin-alderson.jpg)
Addiction Counsellor
Kevin Alderson, Ph.D.
Registered Psychologist (Alberta and Ontario)
In T5N 3Y8 - Nearby to Redwater.
[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. I know what it is like to be an addict. I have been in recovery from my addiction for several years now. I am also an international expert in this field. My American textbook called “Addictions Counseling Today: Substances and Addictive Behaviors” was published recently. I have been a practicing psychologist since 1986. If you need a competent psychologist, book now at https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112
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Redwater is located in Alberta, Canada. It has a land area of 20.03 square kilometers.  The population of Redwater is 2,053 people with 862 households . The population ranking for Redwater is #1326 nationally and #147 for the province of Alberta with a density of 102.50 people per sq km. Redwater therapists serve postal code: T0A.