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Addiction Counsellor
James Wagner, M.Div, RCC
Registered Clinical Counselor
1414 Winnipeg St, Squamish, British Columbia V8B 0C4 | 604-996-8826
Addiction is usually the outcome of an injury or incident in our life. The trauma of the event seeks relief or soothing through behaviors to douse the pain like a firefighter who puts out a flame. The relief or soothing is limited in the success and the behavior becomes a habit which takes on a life of its own. James will help you address the trauma which brought on the addiction whether it is a substance or behavior so that you are free to give yourself to what is a beautiful and bright future one step at a time.
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Addiction Counselor
Natalie Wiseman, RCC, CCC, MA, BSc
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
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.
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Addiction Counselor
Steve Rose, PhD
Addiction Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Many approaches to addiction emphasize willpower and deprivation, but this only works temporarily. Alcohol, substances, or other addictive behaviours like gambling and gaming offer short-term relief of underlying issues at a long-term cost to one's relationships and health. As an addiction counsellor, I can help you resolve underlying issues, regain control, and build a sense of meaning and purpose, so you can start living the life you want. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addiction recovery. I meet each client where they are at, tailoring my approach to each person's unique needs. Send me a message and we can connect for a quick call to discuss next steps.
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Addiction Counselor
Patti Langlais, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Often in life, stress, responsibility and unhappiness can lead to managing/medicating with a variety of substances; marijuana, alcohol, gambling, sex, internet, drugs, ect. This can lead to an unbalance in the usage of these substances, create a significant strain and negative affect on relationships, family, work and one self. We will work to uncover the motivating force that has driven to substance abuse and help to regain control. Through this work we will strive to regain a healthy and balanced life, free of addiction or dependency.
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Addiction Counselor
Heather Awad, MCP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
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.
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Addiction Counselor
Molly McBride, MSc, RCC, RTC
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
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.