Substance Use Therapists in Saskatoon, SK

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?

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.

I specialize in: Problematic Sex and Porn Use, Problematic Substance Use, 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 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.

I’m a queer, neurodivergent therapist who primarily works with adolescents, adults and those in both monogamous and non-monogamous relationships. I specialize in working with queer people exploring gender and sexuality, as well as people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, disordered eating, ADHD and lower support/Level 1 autism. I’m sex positive, sex worker allied, kink and polyam affirming, and work to be anti-racist, anti-oppressive and decolonial in my practice. As a therapist, I'm often described as having a straight forward yet compassionate approach combined with a gentle sense of humour.

I embrace that the symptoms you are experiencing are part of a larger whole. Together, we can work to create healing, meaning and clarity for you, on a mental, emotional, somatic and spiritual level. Our sessions are informed by your unique position within time, culture and the fabric of our society. I am 2SLGBTQ aligned, ENM informed and work from a harm reduction, anti-capitalist, feminist lens. I have experience working with depression, anger, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, people pleasing, life transitions, substance use, BPD and more. Consent is a big part therapy and I welcome your no, as much as I welcome your yes.

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.

July 2024 - 3 openings. I welcome those struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Loneliness, unprocessed trauma; "ADHD" symptoms and substance use. With training in several modalities and 20+ years of experience, I will work with you to get you back to enjoying life. I create sessions that enable you to learn new information, practice new skills, develop a positive sense of self and strengthen your ability to live each day feeling satisfied and successful. Let's get you back to enjoying life!

Hello! My name is Samu Ndhlovu. I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) and a Canadian Certified Addictions Counsellor (C.C.A.C). I strive to create a strong, client centred connection, based on openness, honesty and respect. My counselling style is collaborative, and focuses on increasing self-awareness, honouring one's own insights, and finding ways to remove obstacles in areas where they feel stuck or need growth. I structure my counselling style by incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Family Systems and Trauma Informed Care.

I use a holistic approach to comprehensively understand and address the many factors which can undermine mental health, and have particular interest in the mind-body connection. I have experience in a vast array of clinical settings which include work within mental health & addictions practice, brain injuries rehabilitation and other hospital settings. I am experienced in providing effective treatment strategies for a range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, Indigenous trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem, drug and alcohol challenges, chronic pain, relationship issues and disability management.

At Evolve Counselling & Wellness we provide a safe and welcoming environment to help individuals of all ages and demographics work through a variety of life challenges. Each counsellor at Evolves comes with great experience and desire to provide compassionate and quality care to our clients. Everyone at Evolve aims to meet people where they are at in their mental health and wellness journey. Our knowledgeable counsellors offer an assortment of therapy techniques to meet the unique needs of our clients. All clinicians are client centered and utilizes a trauma-informed care approach with everyone.

I provide a safe supportive space where we engage in meaningful authentic conversations. I support each person as a unique individual by meeting them exactly where they are on their journey. I utilize a holistic approach which encourages each individual to reclaim their autonomy through a life which focuses on balancing mind, spirit, body and soul. I will teach you ways to regulate your autonomic nervous system (taking you out of survival mode and into a relaxed state). Together we can rediscover your inner trust, turn suffering into strength, explore your experiences, values, dreams, and discover your purpose in life.

My goal is to help my clients feel more like themselves again, and to help lessen the influence of the problems that bring them to therapy. I have a particular interest in the areas of trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, disordered eating and body image concerns, domestic violence, women's health, chronic pain and chronic health issues (ie. migraines, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue), depression, anxiety, coping with stress, grief and loss, and adoption. I provide goal directed treatment, and I strive to be collaborative and resilience focused with clients. My current clinical focus is with adults and older teens (16+). I am LGBTQ friendly.

I have experience working with the following: Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, OCD, ADD/ADHD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, addiction, trauma/PTSD, loss/grief/bereavement. I support my client's while they process out their trauma and help them to learn coping for their mental health struggles. I use a holistic approach and incorporate the four quadrants of health: Mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Being mindful of each client's individual and unique needs. I am approved as a mental health counsellor for both NIHB as well as Victim's Services.

Welcome! Thanks for visiting my profile. I am a passionate Registered Social Worker who cares deeply about social issues and the impact they have on vulnerable populations, such as children, immigrants/refugees, women, BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, those in poverty, and those incarcerated.

Your grief is welcome here. Death of Spouse. Family Member Loss. Anticipatory Loss. Traumatic Loss. Complicated Grief. Divorce. You may feel lost and alone right now. Your world is shattered. Grief is lonely, intense, and scary. I can help you expand your capacity to hold this sorrow and regain your balance. You can move forward from simply surviving to thriving. I will remind you of your strengths, as you find meaning and your true identity. You already know your life will never be the same because of this loss. Yet, you can gather the pieces to carry your loss forward with love and peace.

Life is busy and demanding, often throwing unexpected curve balls our way. Finding a safe and supportive place to discuss these unexpected occurrences and ground yourself is a great first step towards achieving balance and working through unresolved issues and traumas. I am a firm believer that you are the expert of your self and your journey; I am here to meet you where you are at and help you to navigate, to slow down, and to bring awareness to those hidden details that often go unnoticed. I do not believe in rushing toward an end goal, but rather taking time and space to understand what it is that has occurred and moving forward.

I am grateful to work alongside you to feel heard, seen, and to understand where you are with your journey. I believe we all have strengths and gifts to discover purpose and to create change. I cultivate a holistic approach to meet your personal needs by providing an empathetic, non-judgmental, and safe space so you can share anything on your mind. I will work collaboratively with you to ensure you receive what you need from our sessions.

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.

Many of my clients have experienced panic attacks, obsessive worry, anger, depression, low self esteem - that have been brought on or worsened by relationship difficulties and negative - even traumatic experiences. Life can be very hard - when feeling hurt, scared, or humiliated, our impulse is to withdraw from others, fight back, or pretend everything is okay. My clients have often found themselves stuck in these defensive modes. If you hope for change and are willing to reach out, please don't hesitate .... you are worth it!

If you are feeling overwhelmed or like you are ready to make a change but you don’t know where to start…I want you to know that there is hope. I am here to hold space for you to encourage deep healing and growth. I know that vibrant health is possible when we provide ourselves a solid foundation, and I am here to help you start this process today. My approach to therapy is holistic in nature. I understand that in order to truly heal and thrive we must take care of not only our mental/emotional health, but our physical, and spiritual health as well. Everything is connected!

Hi, my name is Vanessa and I consider myself a strength-based, trauma-informed care, talk, and EMDR trained therapist. I believe in the Two-eyed Seeing Method, combining both Western and Indigenous ways of knowing. When I first meet with someone, I believe in having conversations and letting them lead the way as they know themselves better than I do. So please, come, sit, and let’s start a conversation.

At especially stressful times in our lives, we may have felt anxious, depressed and fearful. We may resort to "self-medicating" our painful feelings through the use of alcohol, drugs, eating too much/little, "zoning out" through process addictions such as gambling, gaming, porn or even playing bingo. When what we are doing is actually contributing to our problems - we may feel even more out of control and fearful. It can be helpful at times like these to talk to someone who can help us make sense of it all. We begin to make positive incremental changes and our stress level may go down. Life begins to work again.

Aspire Too is a well established firm with highly skilled and experienced therapists in the heart of the prairies. With our large team of therapists in multiple locations across Saskatchewan (Prince Albert, Melfort, Kindersley, Humboldt and Saskatoon), we are able to offer high quality services, both in-person and virtual, across the province and western Canada. We also provide service in several Indigenous communities as well as serve many organizations (private sector and public) and special groups and teams.