Addiction Therapists in Chilliwack, BC.

I accept all clients as individuals and as people first. I find that acceptance and genuineness go along way when assisting clients with an addiction. Motivational interviewing along with the stages of change help to assist with client readiness and motivation for treatment and recovery. Both the individual process along with group therapy are effective ways to help assist with consciousness raising and ongoing recovery care.

If you or someone you love suffers from substance use disorder or other behavioral health issues, we can help. From acute detox and residential rehab programs to recovery homes and long-term outpatient & mental health services, we’re here with the safe support you need to work through the root of your addiction and find your own recovery lifestyle.

Addiction, substance use, and concurrent disorders are the primary area of expertise and specialization of our practice. All of our therapists have extensive experience support clients in pursuit of addiction recovery in whatever form that may look like. We are well-equipped to support 12-step programs of recovery as well as harm reduction models. Our expertise in addictions and substance use lends well to supporting individuals with ADHD, OCD, disordered eating, and many other concurrent disorders that accompany addictions.

What emotions are your addiction trying to mask? What are you escaping from? Is your addiction costing you your relationship, your family, your work? Your addiction or dependency, is serving a purpose. Let’s explore, understand and uncover what that purpose is and what the core issues are. It’s time to lead a healthier and more intentional life.

Recovery from addiction is often challenging, but with the right support it is within reach. EMDR, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Enneagram Theory, and CBT are all useful techniques that Molly might use to address root causes for addictive thought patterns and behaviors. Molly hopes to work with you on strengthening your motivation to create lasting, healthy change and find true fulfillment in life.

Addiction treatment is a challenging and ongoing process that requires a lot of support. What is often helpful for clients is using a CBT approach or a DBT approach which has been shown with evidence-based research to help manage addiction. Some of the focusses in counselling with addiction is often to prevent relapse, have better communication, improve family relationships, discovering better and healthier ways to cope than using the addiction. We would also discuss other factors that can help manage the addiction, such as meditation, religious involvement, and others.

Gaining your freedom from addictive substances or habitual behaviors is not a matter of will power, it is about having strategy. Through motivational interviewing, Carey will assist you in setting your personal goals for eliminating your bonds to an unwanted addiction. Whether your decision is to reduce or cease your habit, your goals will be respected. Using an individualized approach with effective practices, within the counselling sessions a strategy to realize your hopes will unfold. Relapse prevention is part of every plan.

In working with you I help you identify your triggers for using and find harm-reduction modalities to achieve abstinence. My clients appreciate the empathy and non-judgemental approaches I use, I assist you in processing trauma and building healthy attachment with yourself and your loved ones. Coping skills with difficult situations is key to recovery

I see you as a person. not as an addict, so I work together with you in educating, empowering, and guiding you using motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy, relapse prevention strategies, bio-psycho-social, and other modalities of addiction treatment. Zarvina (2007) argues that, “combining and integrating individual and family treatment appears to maximize the chances for long-term successful recovery” (p.76). Therefore I offer extensive support services to family members, including: developing healthy goals, accessing community support, learning what to expect after addiction treatment and developing a deeper understanding of addiction...

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.