Addiction Therapists in Montréal, QC
I am currently accepting new clients. I am a mental health counsellor who specializes in a wide range of issues in adults, including addiction, anxiety, and depression. I have worked in the public sector for over 10 years, in outpatient and inpatient settings, and have been in private practice for 4 years. My sessions are client-centered, drawing from dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
I am currently accepting new clients. I am a mental health counsellor who specializes in a wide range of issues in adults, including addiction, anxiety, and depression. I have worked in the public sector for over 10 years, in outpatient and inpatient settings, and have been in private practice for 4 years. My sessions are client-centered, drawing from dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
I have successfully worked with adolescents and adults struggling with issues such as substance abuse, depression,& anxiety.
There comes a point in everyone's life, where we might begin to experience challenges and difficulties. Throughout these hard times we might need the help of a trusted professional. I personally believe that no challenge or obstacle is ever insurmountable no matter how grim or tiring it may seem. As a certified counsellor, I can help people take the necessary steps in helping them achieve personal growth.
I have successfully worked with adolescents and adults struggling with issues such as substance abuse, depression,& anxiety.
There comes a point in everyone's life, where we might begin to experience challenges and difficulties. Throughout these hard times we might need the help of a trusted professional. I personally believe that no challenge or obstacle is ever insurmountable no matter how grim or tiring it may seem. As a certified counsellor, I can help people take the necessary steps in helping them achieve personal growth.
I have worked as a clinician for over 10 years. I work with individuals and couples as well as teenagers. I specialize in trauma, anger management, addiction and anxiety disorders. I have worked with different cultures, people and beliefs and provide a safe environment where people can self discover and heal. My therapy is a no judgement zone. I understand how difficult it can be to begin therapy and am here to make you comfortable and will work at your pace
I have worked as a clinician for over 10 years. I work with individuals and couples as well as teenagers. I specialize in trauma, anger management, addiction and anxiety disorders. I have worked with different cultures, people and beliefs and provide a safe environment where people can self discover and heal. My therapy is a no judgement zone. I understand how difficult it can be to begin therapy and am here to make you comfortable and will work at your pace
Tarik El Farsi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H4A
Waitlist for new clients
They include addiction, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, impulsivity, dissociation, and more.
First and foremost, I provide clients with a space in which they feel safe, valued, comfortable, and heard. As someone with lived experience, I am all too familiar with the challenges of addiction and the destructive tendencies that accompany them. I want to validate your experiences: You are not alone. Let's take the first step, together.
They include addiction, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, impulsivity, dissociation, and more.
First and foremost, I provide clients with a space in which they feel safe, valued, comfortable, and heard. As someone with lived experience, I am all too familiar with the challenges of addiction and the destructive tendencies that accompany them. I want to validate your experiences: You are not alone. Let's take the first step, together.
As a clinical Social Worker and licensed Psychotherapist, I have been providing therapeutic intervention for over 30-years in the greater Montreal area. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults. My expertise is in working with individuals and those closest to them suffering from addiction, as well as those dealing with problems associated with anxiety, relationships, depression and other related areas. I work with individuals, those who support them and groups, and use an eclectic approach to customize my techniques to best fit your individual needs.
As a clinical Social Worker and licensed Psychotherapist, I have been providing therapeutic intervention for over 30-years in the greater Montreal area. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults. My expertise is in working with individuals and those closest to them suffering from addiction, as well as those dealing with problems associated with anxiety, relationships, depression and other related areas. I work with individuals, those who support them and groups, and use an eclectic approach to customize my techniques to best fit your individual needs.
I have extensive experience organizing and delivering workshops and presentations related to addictions and mental health.
I have 20+ years of experience working with individuals suffering from alcohol and drug dependence and psychological problems including gambling, borderline personality disorder, anxiety and mood disorders. Until 2022 I was a staff member at the Addictions Unit of the McGill University Health Centre. I use a variety of motivational and psychological approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for individuals, couples and groups. Mindfulness-Integrated CBT techniques are particularly useful for the treatment of individuals recovering from substance dependence.
I have extensive experience organizing and delivering workshops and presentations related to addictions and mental health.
I have 20+ years of experience working with individuals suffering from alcohol and drug dependence and psychological problems including gambling, borderline personality disorder, anxiety and mood disorders. Until 2022 I was a staff member at the Addictions Unit of the McGill University Health Centre. I use a variety of motivational and psychological approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for individuals, couples and groups. Mindfulness-Integrated CBT techniques are particularly useful for the treatment of individuals recovering from substance dependence.
My graduate research has revolved around experiences of illness and of addiction.
Welcome! I believe in bringing the body into therapy. I strive to bring openness, curiosity, and compassion to my work with adults and couples. My work focuses on the relationship between the body and mental health, specifically chronic illness, life-limiting illness, and substance use. I also work with people living with anxiety and depression, as well as those navigating life transitions. I worked for several years in the cancer clinic at the Jewish General Hospital (Montreal) before returning to school to study the relationship between exercise and mental health.
My graduate research has revolved around experiences of illness and of addiction.
Welcome! I believe in bringing the body into therapy. I strive to bring openness, curiosity, and compassion to my work with adults and couples. My work focuses on the relationship between the body and mental health, specifically chronic illness, life-limiting illness, and substance use. I also work with people living with anxiety and depression, as well as those navigating life transitions. I worked for several years in the cancer clinic at the Jewish General Hospital (Montreal) before returning to school to study the relationship between exercise and mental health.
As an addiction specialist and life coach with over 30 years of experience, I've helped 1000s from all walks of like to end their struggles with emotional eating, co-dependency, substance abuse, stress, anger, gambling, sex, and family issues etc.
Are you fed up with spinning, & trying & failing; feeling hopeless that your life will always be the same? I help people to untwist their thinking and have the tools and stragegies that they need. Imagine your life free from co-dependency, substance abuse, anxiety, anger, gambling, sex, and family issues. What if you were finally in control? If you're thinking 'hell yes' I'm ready, then I'm honored and happy to help. And no, I'm not going to push you towards AA or rehab :) - it's not the best option for everyone. Instead, let's start with a free 15-minute conversation to figure out exactly what you need from there.
As an addiction specialist and life coach with over 30 years of experience, I've helped 1000s from all walks of like to end their struggles with emotional eating, co-dependency, substance abuse, stress, anger, gambling, sex, and family issues etc.
Are you fed up with spinning, & trying & failing; feeling hopeless that your life will always be the same? I help people to untwist their thinking and have the tools and stragegies that they need. Imagine your life free from co-dependency, substance abuse, anxiety, anger, gambling, sex, and family issues. What if you were finally in control? If you're thinking 'hell yes' I'm ready, then I'm honored and happy to help. And no, I'm not going to push you towards AA or rehab :) - it's not the best option for everyone. Instead, let's start with a free 15-minute conversation to figure out exactly what you need from there.
Do you suffer from substance abuse problems, binge eating, trauma, low self-esteem, borderline personality, high anxiety or depression? I have had a lot of success helping people with these issues.
Do you suffer from substance abuse problems, binge eating, trauma, low self-esteem, borderline personality, high anxiety or depression? I have had a lot of success helping people with these issues.
Brittany Clayton - Bri Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2L
I am a social worker with over 12 years experience providing counselling to diverse people who are experiencing complex challenges related to mental and physical health, substance use, racism, homophobia, gender-based violence, and family conflict. With a wide range of lived experiences, I am relatable, and offer knowledge, experience, emotional as well as practical support to my clients. I have a genuine concern for my clients’ overall well-being and I cultivate relationships with my clients to help them create meaningful change. I help clients to achieve a better quality of life by envisioning and building the life they desire.
I am a social worker with over 12 years experience providing counselling to diverse people who are experiencing complex challenges related to mental and physical health, substance use, racism, homophobia, gender-based violence, and family conflict. With a wide range of lived experiences, I am relatable, and offer knowledge, experience, emotional as well as practical support to my clients. I have a genuine concern for my clients’ overall well-being and I cultivate relationships with my clients to help them create meaningful change. I help clients to achieve a better quality of life by envisioning and building the life they desire.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? I believe it is important for you to feel comfortable with a therapist who can listen well to you in a caring, nonjudgmental way. My style is respectful, empathic and collaborative in order to help you better understand yourself. I am a licenced clinical psychologist with more than 17 years of experience. I work with individuals and adolescents who have problems such as depression, anxiety, loss and mourning, addiction, self-esteem and relationship problems. I can help you feel better about yourself, experience more intimacy in your relationships and leave the past behind.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? I believe it is important for you to feel comfortable with a therapist who can listen well to you in a caring, nonjudgmental way. My style is respectful, empathic and collaborative in order to help you better understand yourself. I am a licenced clinical psychologist with more than 17 years of experience. I work with individuals and adolescents who have problems such as depression, anxiety, loss and mourning, addiction, self-esteem and relationship problems. I can help you feel better about yourself, experience more intimacy in your relationships and leave the past behind.
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Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H2K
Living with issues of low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder, emotional dis-regulation, PTSD or substance use? Are you tired of feeling as if you have made progress only to find yourself relying on old, unhealthy coping mechanisms to obtain relief from emotional pain? .
Tony Black is a Registered Social Worker who has worked in the field of Addictions and Mental Health for 25 years. Tony has developed expertise in working with individuals around issues of housing, life redevelopment and overcoming barriers in the justice system. He has worked with youth and adults living with substance use issues, mental health diagnoses, PTSD and other emotional issues. Tony is a gay, black, cis-gendered man who provides services to individuals seeking to explore how issue related to their identities impact their mental and emotional health and also to all those seeking to address their histories of trauma.
Living with issues of low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder, emotional dis-regulation, PTSD or substance use? Are you tired of feeling as if you have made progress only to find yourself relying on old, unhealthy coping mechanisms to obtain relief from emotional pain? .
Tony Black is a Registered Social Worker who has worked in the field of Addictions and Mental Health for 25 years. Tony has developed expertise in working with individuals around issues of housing, life redevelopment and overcoming barriers in the justice system. He has worked with youth and adults living with substance use issues, mental health diagnoses, PTSD and other emotional issues. Tony is a gay, black, cis-gendered man who provides services to individuals seeking to explore how issue related to their identities impact their mental and emotional health and also to all those seeking to address their histories of trauma.
I’m a clinical psychologist with 4 decades of experience with evidence- informed treatments for anxiety and mood disorders, PTSD with/without substance use disorders and disorders of attachment.
My ideal client is pretty tired of being 'stuck' in painful, repetitive, unproductive emotional traps, expects organised, focussed, evidence-informed, gentle, respectful care. I keep a small private practice (never more than 2-4 clients/week) where you can expect compassion, clarity, humour and a safe, respectful space to clarify your values, test your limits and move through impasse, using cognitive-behavioral interventions where appropriate. Complete the intake assessment, and you’ll get evidence-informed, clear statements on what changes you can expect, by when. Ambivalent ? Mistrustful? Discouraged? Come as you are.
I’m a clinical psychologist with 4 decades of experience with evidence- informed treatments for anxiety and mood disorders, PTSD with/without substance use disorders and disorders of attachment.
My ideal client is pretty tired of being 'stuck' in painful, repetitive, unproductive emotional traps, expects organised, focussed, evidence-informed, gentle, respectful care. I keep a small private practice (never more than 2-4 clients/week) where you can expect compassion, clarity, humour and a safe, respectful space to clarify your values, test your limits and move through impasse, using cognitive-behavioral interventions where appropriate. Complete the intake assessment, and you’ll get evidence-informed, clear statements on what changes you can expect, by when. Ambivalent ? Mistrustful? Discouraged? Come as you are.
Wayne Gray
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H1C (Online Only)
Wayne supports youth and adults seeking help rediscovering their self-worth, fortifying challenging relationships, removing hurdles that intensify substance dependence, or living with a mental health diagnosis. With over a decade of experience in community mental health and substance use, Wayne is able to address addiction, chronic stress, insecurity, depression and anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Couples therapy work has also been a particular passion for Wayne. He can support you in exploring and refining communication, context, compromise, and chemistry.
Wayne supports youth and adults seeking help rediscovering their self-worth, fortifying challenging relationships, removing hurdles that intensify substance dependence, or living with a mental health diagnosis. With over a decade of experience in community mental health and substance use, Wayne is able to address addiction, chronic stress, insecurity, depression and anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Couples therapy work has also been a particular passion for Wayne. He can support you in exploring and refining communication, context, compromise, and chemistry.
Rachel Deutsch
Registered Social Worker, MSW, TS
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H2G
Waitlist for new clients
I have fifteen years of experience in mental health, substance use, and trauma-based approaches.
If you are struggling with relationship and interpersonal issues, life changes, substance use, and/or trauma, I hope to help you. I use a nonjudgemental, empathic and integrative approach depending on your needs and values. Because feelings and experiences often manifest through the body, we will pay attention to physical experiences with compassion and curiosity.
I have fifteen years of experience in mental health, substance use, and trauma-based approaches.
If you are struggling with relationship and interpersonal issues, life changes, substance use, and/or trauma, I hope to help you. I use a nonjudgemental, empathic and integrative approach depending on your needs and values. Because feelings and experiences often manifest through the body, we will pay attention to physical experiences with compassion and curiosity.
Anne Celeste Eitzen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A
Waitlist for new clients
My three specialization are couples, individuals and families. I work to improve attachment and communication. We tackle those scripted cycles that can feel “stuck in a rut”. I use techniques and activities to deepen understanding and build intimacy. I work with a myriad of issues including trauma, addiction and burnout to name a few. I offer ways to help strengthen parenting skills in order to support children (Please note: I do not work alone with children). I work with adolescents with a focus on respect and strengthening skills for individuation. I hold a deep belief in supporting folks in finding resilience.
My three specialization are couples, individuals and families. I work to improve attachment and communication. We tackle those scripted cycles that can feel “stuck in a rut”. I use techniques and activities to deepen understanding and build intimacy. I work with a myriad of issues including trauma, addiction and burnout to name a few. I offer ways to help strengthen parenting skills in order to support children (Please note: I do not work alone with children). I work with adolescents with a focus on respect and strengthening skills for individuation. I hold a deep belief in supporting folks in finding resilience.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, fears, phobias, trauma-related symptoms, OCD, shyness, anger management, stress, burn-out, depression (mood disorders), identity crises, sex and couple issues, parenting difficulties, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, expatriate issues, and addictions ( substance, gaming, internet, porn).
"Take the step, the bridge will be there" (Grace Cirocco). Although starting therapy is sometimes frightening and requires a good dose of courage, finding a warm, empathic and compassionate therapist can make the process easier and positively life-altering. I am an experienced psychologist and I can help you deal with many of life's challenges and hardships, while making sure you feel safe and understood. I practice cognitive behavior therapy and schema therapy, and I also adjust my therapeutic orientation to the unique needs of each of my clients. I ensure warm, compassionate, professional, and confidential therapeutic services.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, fears, phobias, trauma-related symptoms, OCD, shyness, anger management, stress, burn-out, depression (mood disorders), identity crises, sex and couple issues, parenting difficulties, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, expatriate issues, and addictions ( substance, gaming, internet, porn).
"Take the step, the bridge will be there" (Grace Cirocco). Although starting therapy is sometimes frightening and requires a good dose of courage, finding a warm, empathic and compassionate therapist can make the process easier and positively life-altering. I am an experienced psychologist and I can help you deal with many of life's challenges and hardships, while making sure you feel safe and understood. I practice cognitive behavior therapy and schema therapy, and I also adjust my therapeutic orientation to the unique needs of each of my clients. I ensure warm, compassionate, professional, and confidential therapeutic services.
If you are here to better understand yourself or find your voice through the noise of pressure and expectation - I can help. I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, addiction, trauma, ADHD, grief & loss and I support people in moving forward with insight and clarity. My approach is collaborative, client-centred, and trauma-informed. The techniques are tailored to your specific needs. Much of our work together will consist of understanding current patterns and belief systems and working towards a life that is more aligned with who you are.
If you are here to better understand yourself or find your voice through the noise of pressure and expectation - I can help. I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, addiction, trauma, ADHD, grief & loss and I support people in moving forward with insight and clarity. My approach is collaborative, client-centred, and trauma-informed. The techniques are tailored to your specific needs. Much of our work together will consist of understanding current patterns and belief systems and working towards a life that is more aligned with who you are.
For 20 years I have worked with adults facing difficult life stressors including relationship difficulties, separation, divorce, trauma, substance abuse, grief issues. I work with clients in an empathic way which fosters self-awareness and positive change. I integrate resilience principles and insight oriented/interpersonal strategies with cognitive-behavioral therapy, to promote coping skills and build self esteem. My specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties and grief.
For 20 years I have worked with adults facing difficult life stressors including relationship difficulties, separation, divorce, trauma, substance abuse, grief issues. I work with clients in an empathic way which fosters self-awareness and positive change. I integrate resilience principles and insight oriented/interpersonal strategies with cognitive-behavioral therapy, to promote coping skills and build self esteem. My specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties and grief.
As a registered drama therapist I combine creative interventions and verbal processing to help individuals process their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, develop coping skills and rehearse for life. Using a client-centred approach, I meet the person where they are, discover their strengths, and facilitate their growth and development. I also help clients foster creativity in their daily lives to encourage wellness. I have experience working with queer and trans folks, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, substance users, those experiencing grief or feeling lost and people having trouble regulating mood, behaviour, and anxiety.
As a registered drama therapist I combine creative interventions and verbal processing to help individuals process their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, develop coping skills and rehearse for life. Using a client-centred approach, I meet the person where they are, discover their strengths, and facilitate their growth and development. I also help clients foster creativity in their daily lives to encourage wellness. I have experience working with queer and trans folks, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, substance users, those experiencing grief or feeling lost and people having trouble regulating mood, behaviour, and anxiety.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.