Addiction Therapists in Saskatchewan
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Jamie Maher
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Regina, SK S4P (Online Only)
I am a queer, Indigenous therapist and registered social worker offering online therapy that is queer affirming, anti-racist, sex positive, body neutral, feminist, and trauma informed. I embrace a warm sense of humour that can make therapy less intimidating. I integrate an awareness of complex mental health struggles, stigma, and the common stress of existing within oppressive systems today. I work with youth and adults addressing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and intergenerational trauma. I am experienced in providing affirming support to those who are exploring gender and/or sexuality.
I am a queer, Indigenous therapist and registered social worker offering online therapy that is queer affirming, anti-racist, sex positive, body neutral, feminist, and trauma informed. I embrace a warm sense of humour that can make therapy less intimidating. I integrate an awareness of complex mental health struggles, stigma, and the common stress of existing within oppressive systems today. I work with youth and adults addressing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and intergenerational trauma. I am experienced in providing affirming support to those who are exploring gender and/or sexuality.
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Healing Waters Counselling Studio
Counsellor, CSAC, BSW, MSc, CBT
Verified Verified
Saskatoon, SK S7K
I am a Certified Substance Abuse Counsellor, Psychotherapist, B.
Feel like you are living your life on auto-pilot? Tired of juggling life's problems and feeling stressed? Self-doubt holding you hostage? I will work with you to help gain control over your life and empower your self-confidence to create a life worth living to its fullest. As a result of working with me, clients have gained clarity, improved relationships, became sober, increased communication and created a life they were meant to have. They became HAPPY! I work with clients in ways that build on their strengths and potentials and I challenge them to take their life to the next level.
I am a Certified Substance Abuse Counsellor, Psychotherapist, B.
Feel like you are living your life on auto-pilot? Tired of juggling life's problems and feeling stressed? Self-doubt holding you hostage? I will work with you to help gain control over your life and empower your self-confidence to create a life worth living to its fullest. As a result of working with me, clients have gained clarity, improved relationships, became sober, increased communication and created a life they were meant to have. They became HAPPY! I work with clients in ways that build on their strengths and potentials and I challenge them to take their life to the next level.
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I work with adults and couples experiencing: anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, addiction, and grief/loss.
Everyone encounters pain and suffering throughout life, and figuring out how to process and channel that emotion is at the heart of my work. Having worked closely with Indigenous populations in Manitoba, California and the Great Lakes region, I use both culture and background to inform treatment. Every person is unique and your specific needs will determine our approach, all within a safe, secure and non-judgmental environment. To that end, I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is based on acceptance and empathy and is essential to client change.
I work with adults and couples experiencing: anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, addiction, and grief/loss.
Everyone encounters pain and suffering throughout life, and figuring out how to process and channel that emotion is at the heart of my work. Having worked closely with Indigenous populations in Manitoba, California and the Great Lakes region, I use both culture and background to inform treatment. Every person is unique and your specific needs will determine our approach, all within a safe, secure and non-judgmental environment. To that end, I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is based on acceptance and empathy and is essential to client change.
![Photo of Maggie Monson - Soulflower Counselling, BA, BSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a10be114-7e89-45d6-b4e7-4a48aef4d5db/1/320x400.jpeg)
My role is to guide persons experiencing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family dynamics, ageing, grief/bereavement, co-dependency, anger issues and more.
Hi there! Your health is important and I have a passion for supporting individuals looking to get well and explore their strengths while respecting who you are. I believe that your journey is unique and I approach my work with utmost respect for your independence and personal experiences. The environment we will share during sessions is warm, empathetic and non-judgemental with room for humour. I will make the effort to meet you where you are at and allow you to set the pace for your time with gentle guidance and collaboration to discover solutions. You've taken a brave step and I will walk along side you toward wellness.
My role is to guide persons experiencing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family dynamics, ageing, grief/bereavement, co-dependency, anger issues and more.
Hi there! Your health is important and I have a passion for supporting individuals looking to get well and explore their strengths while respecting who you are. I believe that your journey is unique and I approach my work with utmost respect for your independence and personal experiences. The environment we will share during sessions is warm, empathetic and non-judgemental with room for humour. I will make the effort to meet you where you are at and allow you to set the pace for your time with gentle guidance and collaboration to discover solutions. You've taken a brave step and I will walk along side you toward wellness.
![Photo of Stephanie Lynchuk, RSW, MISW, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/13a571a5-db57-4c0e-8f7a-e5469e91cd27/1/320x400.jpeg)
For the last 10 years, I have been a front line worker supporting individuals struggling with Mental Health and Addictions (concurrent disorders, family & addiction, mental health: bipolar, anxiety, depression, self-esteem), grief & loss, stress . I enjoy utilizing humor as part of my practice, along side a variety of modalities suited to each clients unique individual needs. I strive for a non judgmental, empathetic approach to therapy, with a large portion of my knowledge coming from not only education, but personal lived experiences.
For the last 10 years, I have been a front line worker supporting individuals struggling with Mental Health and Addictions (concurrent disorders, family & addiction, mental health: bipolar, anxiety, depression, self-esteem), grief & loss, stress . I enjoy utilizing humor as part of my practice, along side a variety of modalities suited to each clients unique individual needs. I strive for a non judgmental, empathetic approach to therapy, with a large portion of my knowledge coming from not only education, but personal lived experiences.
![Photo of Denise Carey, BSW, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/35863b03-102c-4ec2-94a2-3b0b9582fe5a/1/320x400.jpeg)
For over 30 years, I have helped youth and adults experience healing and freedom in individual and group settings. In that time, I have gained training and skill in a variety of approaches to support people struggling personally and in their relationships with addiction, trauma, interpersonal violence, and other challenges.
For over 30 years, I have helped youth and adults experience healing and freedom in individual and group settings. In that time, I have gained training and skill in a variety of approaches to support people struggling personally and in their relationships with addiction, trauma, interpersonal violence, and other challenges.
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Carissa Lyn Seitz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saskatoon, SK S7K
Life - forever changing. How does one merge in with the change of time when they are stuck in the past with the stories that created such impact and varying degrees of trauma? How does one continue on trying to understand the experiences which led to behavioural addictions or substance use disorders? The battle to "be" and feel free and "okay" is so overwhelming they see no other option than to die - or feel such shame for thinking about it. What crisis has you gripped by the throat leaving you immobile or so dissociated you don't know where one self begins and the other ends?
Life - forever changing. How does one merge in with the change of time when they are stuck in the past with the stories that created such impact and varying degrees of trauma? How does one continue on trying to understand the experiences which led to behavioural addictions or substance use disorders? The battle to "be" and feel free and "okay" is so overwhelming they see no other option than to die - or feel such shame for thinking about it. What crisis has you gripped by the throat leaving you immobile or so dissociated you don't know where one self begins and the other ends?
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Hardie Counselling & BrainWorX, Inc.
Counsellor, BFA, BEd, MA, CCAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Swift Current, SK S9H
Online/in-office counselling for current & new clients. I am a trained therapist specializing in Marriage, Family, Sex, Alcohol &/or Drug Addiction, Trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Abuse. I have worked over 25 years in the counselling field with a broad spectrum of clients & integrate a number of approaches & techniques in a friendly, comfortable & confidential environment. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your needs and goals. You will receive compassionate support & guidance to help you with challenging situations & issues, to help you develop new skills, & to help you move forward successfully and confidently.
Online/in-office counselling for current & new clients. I am a trained therapist specializing in Marriage, Family, Sex, Alcohol &/or Drug Addiction, Trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Abuse. I have worked over 25 years in the counselling field with a broad spectrum of clients & integrate a number of approaches & techniques in a friendly, comfortable & confidential environment. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your needs and goals. You will receive compassionate support & guidance to help you with challenging situations & issues, to help you develop new skills, & to help you move forward successfully and confidently.
![Photo of Michael Kluba, BSW, RSW, ASAT, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3543d6d2-376f-462b-80d5-76886a3eec70/3/320x400.jpeg)
Michael Kluba
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, ASAT
Verified Verified
Saskatoon, SK S7N (Online Only)
I specialize in: Sex + Porn Addiction, Substance Addiction, Family + Addiction (with a special interest in Sexual Betrayal Trauma), + Family Systems (with a special interest in Enmeshment and Emotional Incest). My areas of interest are: Grief + Loss, + Relationships.
I specialize in: Sex + Porn Addiction, Substance Addiction, Family + Addiction (with a special interest in Sexual Betrayal Trauma), + Family Systems (with a special interest in Enmeshment and Emotional Incest). My areas of interest are: Grief + Loss, + Relationships.
![Photo of Hillary Wand, MSW, RSW, BHSc, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/088b3b9e-8a78-446b-bb59-8af4cb1ecafd/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hillary Wand
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BHSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saskatoon, SK S7H
Step into a compassionate space where your journey matters. If you've faced a range of life's tough moments – from deep traumas to family conflicts and substance use challenges – I'm here for you. In our sessions, I focus on your unique story, acknowledging the pain of experiences like interpersonal trauma or the impact of substance use on your world (as two examples). Together, we navigate through the complexities, gently addressing family dynamics with empathy.
Step into a compassionate space where your journey matters. If you've faced a range of life's tough moments – from deep traumas to family conflicts and substance use challenges – I'm here for you. In our sessions, I focus on your unique story, acknowledging the pain of experiences like interpersonal trauma or the impact of substance use on your world (as two examples). Together, we navigate through the complexities, gently addressing family dynamics with empathy.
![Photo of Rebecca Alyssa Ehlert, BAs, CCAC, CACCF, CCPA, Drug & Alcohol Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5f0a912e-edbe-4853-a9e0-faf057a4d2cb/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rebecca Alyssa Ehlert
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, BAs, CCAC, CACCF, CCPA
Verified Verified
Saskatoon, SK S7N
, with emphasis on mental health and substance-use intervention in an incarceration setting.
I have had the pleasure of working with a highly variable spectrum of individuals. My experience includes work with youth/adults in the correctional system, in-patient treatment facilities, outpatient treatment facilities, NCRMD forensic care homes, and private consulting for individuals ranging from 16-65. I do not have an "ideal" client. I thrive on being challenged, and exploring the human sciences allows me that challenge, regardless of clientele. Over the last year, I have developed my education in child and youth mental health intervention and counselling as well.
, with emphasis on mental health and substance-use intervention in an incarceration setting.
I have had the pleasure of working with a highly variable spectrum of individuals. My experience includes work with youth/adults in the correctional system, in-patient treatment facilities, outpatient treatment facilities, NCRMD forensic care homes, and private consulting for individuals ranging from 16-65. I do not have an "ideal" client. I thrive on being challenged, and exploring the human sciences allows me that challenge, regardless of clientele. Over the last year, I have developed my education in child and youth mental health intervention and counselling as well.
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I understand the needs of a parent who is a juggler of roles, balancing work, family, and the joys (and challenges) of raising kids. If you have been struggling in overcoming addiction I can help with personal tools and understanding hidden beliefs. Often times when people are tending to everyone else's needs they long for someone to truly listen to their struggles and aspirations. Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey? Let's build a roadmap together and get equipped with tools and answers for the road ahead.
I understand the needs of a parent who is a juggler of roles, balancing work, family, and the joys (and challenges) of raising kids. If you have been struggling in overcoming addiction I can help with personal tools and understanding hidden beliefs. Often times when people are tending to everyone else's needs they long for someone to truly listen to their struggles and aspirations. Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey? Let's build a roadmap together and get equipped with tools and answers for the road ahead.
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Rainbow Therapeutic Counselling & Advocacy Service
Registered Social Worker, RSW, NIHB , IRS RHS
Verified Verified
Regina, SK S4P
You have reached out for help due to feelings of depression, anxiety and lack of life direction. You have experienced physical, sexual and or verbal abuse since childhood and have a desire to control your substance abuse. You may also have endured the pain of racisim and have a difficult time trusting anyone. Your education is lacking and you have a hard time keeping a job. You may have even been suicidal at times.
You have reached out for help due to feelings of depression, anxiety and lack of life direction. You have experienced physical, sexual and or verbal abuse since childhood and have a desire to control your substance abuse. You may also have endured the pain of racisim and have a difficult time trusting anyone. Your education is lacking and you have a hard time keeping a job. You may have even been suicidal at times.
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Mind Blown Therapy
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Regina, SK S4S (Online Only)
Has life suddenly become unmanageable? Is there a crisis you are trying to navigate which is causing distress? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Perhaps, a difficult relationship and not sure how to navigate? Are you a parent who is overwhelmed with dealing with children that make you want to pull your hair out? Are you someone who has retired or has been feeling the effects of Covid and has lost your sense of purpose? Is there a difficult life decision you are struggling to navigate? Addiction or someone else's addiction taking over your life? if so please feel free to reach out for your free 15 minute consultation.
Has life suddenly become unmanageable? Is there a crisis you are trying to navigate which is causing distress? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Perhaps, a difficult relationship and not sure how to navigate? Are you a parent who is overwhelmed with dealing with children that make you want to pull your hair out? Are you someone who has retired or has been feeling the effects of Covid and has lost your sense of purpose? Is there a difficult life decision you are struggling to navigate? Addiction or someone else's addiction taking over your life? if so please feel free to reach out for your free 15 minute consultation.
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Trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, family dynamics, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
Lauren is client centered and straight forward. She understands and recognizes the way that trauma can effect one's life. Trauma changes how a person regulates their thoughts and feelings and their ability to care for themselves emotionally and psychologically. Our body's way of coping is immediate and on survival mode and if we never learnt how to cope, we don't know how. As an expert in guiding one to learn how to take their power back at your darkest hour and at your pace, is freeing. Lauren is always willing to meet you where you are.
Trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, family dynamics, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
Lauren is client centered and straight forward. She understands and recognizes the way that trauma can effect one's life. Trauma changes how a person regulates their thoughts and feelings and their ability to care for themselves emotionally and psychologically. Our body's way of coping is immediate and on survival mode and if we never learnt how to cope, we don't know how. As an expert in guiding one to learn how to take their power back at your darkest hour and at your pace, is freeing. Lauren is always willing to meet you where you are.
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First Step Men's Therapy (No Waitlist)
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, ASAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saskatoon, SK S7K (Online Only)
Our specializations include: sexual addiction, ADHD, alcohol use, grief, life transitions, divorce, parenting, trauma, PTSD, anger management, sex therapy, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and men's issues.
Disconnected? Lost? Stuck? Hopeless? Feeling "broken"? Wondering what your purpose or meaning is in life? You may question whether you are a good father, son, or partner. Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. It's time to normalize men seeking support. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website button"!
Our specializations include: sexual addiction, ADHD, alcohol use, grief, life transitions, divorce, parenting, trauma, PTSD, anger management, sex therapy, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and men's issues.
Disconnected? Lost? Stuck? Hopeless? Feeling "broken"? Wondering what your purpose or meaning is in life? You may question whether you are a good father, son, or partner. Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. It's time to normalize men seeking support. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website button"!
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I specialize in helping people heal from addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety and climate anxiety, mother-enmeshed-men (MEM) and spiritual emergencies.
I am currently accepting new clients. Life can feel overwhelming at times. Sometimes we can feel so confused that we don't know what direction to take. I will walk along side you to meet those challenges and help you find the next step to heal and grow. I will support you in developing insights into your thoughts, feelings and inner experiences and how they influence you in your everyday life. I believe in the already existing wholeness we are as human beings and I will help you find your authentic self and to live a rich and fulfilling life.
I specialize in helping people heal from addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety and climate anxiety, mother-enmeshed-men (MEM) and spiritual emergencies.
I am currently accepting new clients. Life can feel overwhelming at times. Sometimes we can feel so confused that we don't know what direction to take. I will walk along side you to meet those challenges and help you find the next step to heal and grow. I will support you in developing insights into your thoughts, feelings and inner experiences and how they influence you in your everyday life. I believe in the already existing wholeness we are as human beings and I will help you find your authentic self and to live a rich and fulfilling life.
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Inner Harmony Center for Mental Health
Counsellor, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saskatoon, SK S7H
I care deeply for humans who feel broken or wounded emotionally, relationally, spiritually because of experiences with addiction, substance use, culture, religion and sexual trauma. With a shared commitment towards healing; AND a therapeutic space infused with lovingkindness, mindfulness, safety and restoration, we can make something new and beautiful out of You.
I care deeply for humans who feel broken or wounded emotionally, relationally, spiritually because of experiences with addiction, substance use, culture, religion and sexual trauma. With a shared commitment towards healing; AND a therapeutic space infused with lovingkindness, mindfulness, safety and restoration, we can make something new and beautiful out of You.
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Now accepting new clients! Welcome to Lost & Found Counselling. We are a virtual therapy clinic and our team, Lindsay, Tammy, Katlin & Zoë, specializes in relationship reconnection and repair. Perhaps you are trying to cope with the gut wrenching symptoms of betrayal trauma. Maybe you are trying to figure out how to heal your relationship after infidelity (or determine if you even want to!). Maybe you are wanting to re-create your life after divorce. Or perhaps you are hoping to build your self-esteem, learn to trust, improve communication, or recover from addiction in order to have a a more meaningful relationship with yourself.
Now accepting new clients! Welcome to Lost & Found Counselling. We are a virtual therapy clinic and our team, Lindsay, Tammy, Katlin & Zoë, specializes in relationship reconnection and repair. Perhaps you are trying to cope with the gut wrenching symptoms of betrayal trauma. Maybe you are trying to figure out how to heal your relationship after infidelity (or determine if you even want to!). Maybe you are wanting to re-create your life after divorce. Or perhaps you are hoping to build your self-esteem, learn to trust, improve communication, or recover from addiction in order to have a a more meaningful relationship with yourself.
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Newlife Psychology - Mental Health & Addiction
Counsellor, PhD, CSAT-S, CCPCPR
Verified Verified
Saskatoon, SK S7H (Online Only)
Every person and couple stumbles at some point in their life and sometimes they need support along the way. Whether you are struggling individually, or you are a couple who needs support healing a hurting relationship, or if you are dealing with mental health concerns including depression, anxiety or trauma; we bring many years of combined clinical experience and work with our clients affordably and confidentially to help you move forward in your life and relationships. We use a state-of-the-art online platform and together we will help you move out of anxiety, addiction, hurt and shame toward a more balanced and joyful life.
Every person and couple stumbles at some point in their life and sometimes they need support along the way. Whether you are struggling individually, or you are a couple who needs support healing a hurting relationship, or if you are dealing with mental health concerns including depression, anxiety or trauma; we bring many years of combined clinical experience and work with our clients affordably and confidentially to help you move forward in your life and relationships. We use a state-of-the-art online platform and together we will help you move out of anxiety, addiction, hurt and shame toward a more balanced and joyful life.
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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.