Addiction Therapists in Perth, ON.

Addiction is my specialty. I am an addict with 16 years of recovery and I have seen hundreds of clients with all kinds of addiction issues. My method is to address past issues that drove the formation of the addiction while simultaneously dealing with the daily here-and-now issues that prevent it from ending. I use a task-based approach to recovery where each task includes a combination of a variety of therapies. It gives the therapy a framework and backbone. And it also involved some homework on your part. Addiction recovery is not as complicated as it may sound. You do have to give it your all. And it helps to have someone in your corner.

Having an addiction is not a sign of weakness or lack of character. In fact, reaching out for help and being open to change takes a great deal of strength. My approach is one of openness and non-judgment. I follow a harm reduction approach meaning that I respect my clients right to set their own goals which will then guide our sessions. I appreciate that not everyone is ready to, nor wants to, work towards full sobriety. Harm reduction is about reducing the negative impact that substance use has on that person’s well-being and life. I strongly believe that any positive change is a success. If you think that my approach would work for you, please book a free consultation.

Sarah has experience working with clients dealing with addictions in many areas including alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling and in less obvious areas such as food, work and shopping. Sarah can assist you in exploring the ways in which addictions are negatively impacting your life and those you love, the root causes and triggers for your addiction and can assist you in resolving the emotional and practical issues which drive your addictive patterns. She will work with you to develop accountability networks, connect you with community support groups and will provide you with practical strategies/resources to assist you in gaining control over the addictions in your life.

I specialize in work with couples post sobriety. If you have completed an in patient treatment program or are in process of maintaining sobriety or maintaining a clean lifestyle I can help. I understand the changes in relationships that addictions bring. I also understand relationships can shift dramtically when one partner becomes clean and or sober. I will help you find a new way of being together or in relationships now that the path to sobriety is the one you are on.

Addiction or substance abuse is as individual as each person and so is the psychotherapy response. If you have difficulty controling the use of a substance: alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, spending, pornography, etc. there can be a wide range of reasons. Arriving at an understanding of the role that this substance plays in your life, what are its origins, its possible benefits and its consequences is essential to determining how to control it or eliminate it from your life. It may be that control and minimizing is possible depending upon the impact it is having on your behaviour. Together we can understand where your dependence originates and how you can take control over it.

Addiction is a multifaceted challenge, and understanding its roots is key to recovery. While I do not offer therapy sessions for addiction, we have several addiction specialists at Psychotherapy Collective who are available to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with you to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey. Visit our profiles at https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team

We are social beings who thrive when we feel connected to others. When we are unable to connect with our loved ones, we feel painful disconnection. These feelings of disconnection can lead us to explore other strategies to feel good, even temporarily. The use of substances or addictive behaviours can temporarily reduce our feelings of emotional and physical pain while increasing our sense of pleasurable feelings. Because it is temporary, we must continue to engage in these addictive practices to cope with feeling disconnected, and our use becomes more problematic and destructive. Together, we will explore the disconnection that is driving the addictive behaviour.

Addiction is a multifaceted challenge, and understanding its roots is key to recovery. I specialize in addiction counseling, focusing on mild to moderate addiction. My approach is to delve into the underlying causes that lead to addiction and work with you to develop effective strategies for management. Let's embark on a journey to comprehend your unique challenges and pave the way towards lasting recovery. Reach out for a free consultation and take the first step towards a healthier, addiction-free life.

Addiction is a multifaceted challenge, and understanding its roots is key to recovery. While I do not offer therapy sessions for addiction, we have several addiction specialists at Psychotherapy Collective who are available to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with you to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey. Visit our profiles at https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team