Substance Use Therapists in Richmond, BC

I am dedicated to helping you address your concerns and issues and focus on what’s important to you. We do this on your terms and at your pace. Through an effective, non-judgemental, therapeutic relationship, I help you examine the different areas of your life and help you make practical and meaningful changes. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use issues or other concerns, I'll work with you to make the changes you want to see. I am also experienced in providing specialized support to the LGBTQ+ community as well as gender affirming care.

“Healing is a beautiful ray of light that you simply need to reach your hand toward.” I believe your personal understanding of your life experiences is of great value, and I am dedicated to collaborating closely with you to tailor a counselling strategy that suits your needs. Viviana deeply appreciates the opportunity to assist clients in fostering self-awareness, self-empathy, and the path to healing, as well as in implementing practical solutions to make everyday tasks more manageable.

Hello! I am committed to meeting you with gentle curiosity, openness, and gratitude. All parts of you are welcome here. Together, I hope we can co-create an empowering space to explore, rest, grow, and heal. I offer individual counselling to teens and adults, and I'm especially passionate about working with those who are navigating self-esteem, relationships, sex, life transitions, stress, burnout, substance use, depression, and all aspects of identity.

Learn how to clear our your life clutter and reassess, navigate through tough times, set goals and take your power back, and increase self-awareness. My name is Kevin Barry, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health & Substance Use. I am currently a coordinator at the Surrey Mental Health & Substance Use, Urgent Care Response Centre. In 2016, I co-founded Inspirit Health Group which is a successful integrated health clinic located in Downtown. I am also a counselling instructor at City University, Douglas College, and Sprott Shaw.

We have a wonderful team! Please explore all of our bios on the website- www.Carmanahcounselling.com! Krista has a true passion for helping others and takes pride in providing solid assessments and efficient, evidence & relationship-based treatment. Krista’s clients have said that she is compassionate, non-judgemental , relatable, and inclusive. She has a wide range of experience in mental health. She is a supporter/ ally of the LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC communities

Overwhelmed by life's challenges? Whether it's anxiety, complex relationships, substance use, impulsive habits, depression, or feeling lost and disconnected, you're not alone. With a background in addiction and substance use counselling, I’ve walked alongside clients to figure out what practical insights, tools, and resources to draw on to move forward. Originally from Winnipeg, my approach is based in CBT and Taoist and Buddhist philosophy. Successes with clients in areas of personal well-being, relationships, family, behavioral health, coping, and adapting to changes inform our work together.

Welcome! I'm glad you found your way here. I am a registered psychotherapist and expressive arts therapist with both classical/traditional training and also holistic in my approach as a therapist/clinician. You are not alone and psychosocial support is extremely healthy. I am a counsellor that meets you in the middle, towards your heart's journey past fragmentation towards wholeness by guiding you back to your wisest self through resource orientation and skillful approaches in dynamic interplay of supporting your needs. You are whole. You are loved and resilient. Most of all, we create a team work to find meaning and witness growth

Many of us struggle with problems for weeks, months or even years, but when it gets to the point where you're overwhelmed and it's interfering with your life, work or threatening your relationships, I can help. My approach is non-judgmental, down-to-earth and goal-directed. I offer services for a variety of issues including, motor vehicle accidents, anxiety, pain, traumatic events, stress management, workplace stress and return to work issues.

I offer a relationship that is accepting and non-judgemental. My values include compassion, curiosity, equity and addressing systemic issues. I believe in the mind-body connection and that we experience stress, trauma, and emotions in our bodies. I work with anxiety, depression, ADHD, migration, family/relationship difficulties and more. My areas of focus are working with young adults, life transitions, neurodivergence and exploring identity.

Addiction Specialist, Counsellor- Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (CACCF), CCCS, CCAC Certified Counsellor , Board Certified Interventionist PCB CIP. Linda continues to educate, innovate, inspire and support clients, families, about using a more collaborative approach. She has over 25 years of experience working in the addictions field. Linda's commitment to excellence in best practice guides the service provision. People's behaviors are shaped by their experiences, and each person is unique in this regard.

We all experience difficulties due to many different life circumstances and we may struggle to move forward because of what happened in our past and fear for the future. I will help you develop emotional intelligence, unpack your stressors, and establish healthy coping mechanisms, that will propel you towards your ideal self and intended goals. I am trained to utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, FBT and couples therapy. I am here to join the healing process with you by providing a safe space for you to create the tools you need to face your challenges with a renewed sense of purpose and self-efficacy.

Accepting new clients. My goal is to provide you with a safe environment for self-exploration and discovery, where you can work to create sustainable and meaningful change to become a better version of yourself. I believe change is hard and certainly possible! I am committed to personalizing our sessions, suggesting tools and techniques for coping with life’s challenges so you can work on getting better, and staying better!

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have experience working with individuals struggling with addiction/substance abuse, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions as well as interpersonal issues. For more information, please visit www.diksharainacounselling.ca

Are you sick of waking up to another day of pain? Tired of trying to explain spoon theory to people committed to misunderstanding you? Are you stuck in executive dysfunction or the overwhelm that comes with neurodivergence? Maybe you've been dismissed by the very professionals meant to help you? I specialize in supporting clients who are neurodivergent and/or living with chronic pain. Using my own lived experience, and drawing upon the principles of ACT, IFS and Somatic Experiencing, I help clients find new and meaningful ways to navigate life with pain and/or neurodivergence.

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (#3261) with good standing. I have over 15 years of counselling experience. I completed my master’s degree in counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia. I have extensive training and experience working with people with gambling and drug/alcohol addictions and individuals suffering from depression, marital issues, anxiety, family issues or PTSD. In addition to my private practice, I work as a counsellor for Vancouver Coastal Health. I am also a contract counsellor with the BC Responsible and Problem Gambling Program and I am part of WorkSafe BC provider network.

You’ve already googled “How do I deal with anxiety?”, or “I love my new baby, so, why am I sad?” Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unbalanced in your life? It might be time to revise some of the old stories and assumptions you have about yourself, so that your relationships and life are more connected to your values and needs – rather than societal expectations and norms. I work with you in the present moment to explore different ways that you can connect with yourself without judgement, as well as exploring the history and relationships that have impacted your life.

One of the most difficult things to do in life is to ask for help. I understand that making the first call is stressful, and I am open to hearing your concerns as soon as we connect. I encompass a non judgmental approach, based on strength and resilience. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to make important changes in their lives. As a counselor, I support each client's own experience of their story. I take a holistic approach to understand the many layers that surround life challenges, to create connections and promote change.

Do you sometimes feel stuck in your personal life? Do you get anxious or depressed? Are you concerned or struggling in your marriage or relationship? Do you find communication isn't what it could be or should be? Perhaps your intimacy, emotionally or sexually has waned a bit? How one thinks about these situations plays an important part in how you get change happening. Having a place to think it through and create new ways of approaching these life situations is a valuable thing. I create a safe place to explore these issues in a non-judgmental atmosphere, whether personal issues, relationship issues or divorce issues.

My name is Ravi Teja and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years of experience. I am trained to utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, and Gottman’s couples therapy. I use somatic and mindfulness-based psychotherapy for trauma stabilization and mental health. In my sessions, I provide safety & empathy in a non-judgmental environment through therapeutic clinical conversations. I create a space for your validation and to resolve enmeshed unresolved challenges related to past experiences.