Taking the first step toward addressing addiction takes courage. Browse therapists who specialize in addiction support and watch their intro videos to find someone you feel comfortable working with.
Addiction can affect anyone, and seeking help is a sign of strength. Whether you're struggling with substance use, behavioural patterns, or supporting a loved one through their journey, working with a therapist who understands addiction can provide guidance, support, and practical strategies for change.
On First Session, you can browse therapists who specialize in addiction and recovery. Watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach and find someone who feels right for you. All therapists on our platform have had their credentials verified during onboarding. Book directly online when you're ready to begin.
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David Binger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, BC, SK, YT, and NL.
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David Binger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$110/session
ADHD, Addiction, Adoption, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Depression, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Men's issues, Perfectionism, Performance anxiety, Problematic video gaming, PTSD, Relationships, Self Destructive Behaviour, Social anxiety, Trauma
ADHD, Addiction, Adoption, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Depression, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Men's issues, Perfectionism, Performance anxiety, Problematic video gaming, PTSD, Relationships, Self Destructive Behaviour, Social anxiety, Trauma
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Emmet O'Reilly
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, NL, BC, MB, and SK.
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Emmet O'Reilly
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Addiction, Aging, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Depression, Existential questions, Grief and Loss, Habits, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mindfulness, Motivation, Perfectionism, Psychedelic therapy, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Trauma, Workplace stress
Addiction, Aging, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Depression, Existential questions, Grief and Loss, Habits, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mindfulness, Motivation, Perfectionism, Psychedelic therapy, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Trauma, Workplace stress
Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Corey Lesperance
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Windsor, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Corey Lesperance
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Michelle Brewer
Counselling Therapist
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Offers In-Person (Edmonton, AB)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Michelle Brewer
Counselling Therapist
she/her/hers
Offers Free Consultation
$210/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, College or University Coaching, Break-up recovery, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Eating disorders, Fertility, Group Therapy, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, People pleasing, Personal Growth, Trauma, Women's Health
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, College or University Coaching, Break-up recovery, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Eating disorders, Fertility, Group Therapy, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, People pleasing, Personal Growth, Trauma, Women's Health
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
C. Nicole MacLeod
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Unionville, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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C. Nicole MacLeod
Registered Psychotherapist
she/ her
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
ADHD, Neurodiversity, Family issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Brain injury, Building Self-Care Routines, Children/Teens, Conflict resolution, Couples, Depression, Emotional regulation, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+, Managing ADHD symptoms, Mindfulness Practices, Trauma, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Neurodiversity, Family issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Brain injury, Building Self-Care Routines, Children/Teens, Conflict resolution, Couples, Depression, Emotional regulation, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+, Managing ADHD symptoms, Mindfulness Practices, Trauma, Grief and Loss
Manitoba, Ontario, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Europe, Asia
Lotus Huyen Vu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Regina, SK)
Virtual Sessions in SK, ON, AB, BC, and MB.
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Lotus Huyen Vu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Aging, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Negative thinking and ruminating, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mindfulness Practices, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Aging, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Negative thinking and ruminating, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mindfulness Practices, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Virtual Sessions in SK, AB, YT, MB, NT, PE, BC, and ON.
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Nayab Tahir
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
$195/session
Trauma, Cultural Challenges, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Addiction, Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Meaningful Connections, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Career guidance, Depression, Deep Brain Reorienting, Deep connections, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Trauma, Cultural Challenges, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Addiction, Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Meaningful Connections, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Career guidance, Depression, Deep Brain Reorienting, Deep connections, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, SK, and YT.
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Becky Hills
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Nunavut, Yukon, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
United States of America, Asia, Central & South America, Europe
Joe Gentile
Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Bolton, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Joe Gentile
Registered Social Worker
Offers Free Consultation
$125/session
Problematic video gaming, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger Management, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Behavioural Issues, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Competitive anxiety, Couples, Depression, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Men's issues, Negative body image, OCD, School challenges, Sports Performance, Stress, Grief and Loss
Problematic video gaming, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger Management, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Behavioural Issues, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Competitive anxiety, Couples, Depression, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Men's issues, Negative body image, OCD, School challenges, Sports Performance, Stress, Grief and Loss
Virtual Sessions in ON, NT, YT, NU, AB, BC, NL, and SK.
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Michael Kang
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$195/session
ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Grief and Loss
Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Yukon, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Northwest Territories
United States of America
Evan Vukets
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Abbotsford, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, SK, MB, NL, YT, NT, and NU.
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Evan Vukets
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Trauma, Men's issues, Masculinity, Meaning and purpose, Pain management, Burnout
Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Trauma, Men's issues, Masculinity, Meaning and purpose, Pain management, Burnout
British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Margaret Hux
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Burlington, ON)
Virtual Sessions in MB, ON, NB, PE, NS, BC, SK, AB, and NL.
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Margaret Hux
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$165/session
Aging, Anxiety, Career guidance, Chronic and acute illness, Depression, Depression coping skills, Existential questions, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Familial and social relationships, Health anxiety, Negative thinking and ruminating, Panic attacks, PTSD, Addiction, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
Aging, Anxiety, Career guidance, Chronic and acute illness, Depression, Depression coping skills, Existential questions, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Familial and social relationships, Health anxiety, Negative thinking and ruminating, Panic attacks, PTSD, Addiction, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories
Shannon Freud
Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Shannon Freud
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Caregivers, Parenting, Caregiver burnout, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Eating disorders, Couples Therapy, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Racism, Attention and Impulsivity, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Caregivers, Parenting, Caregiver burnout, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Eating disorders, Couples Therapy, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Racism, Attention and Impulsivity, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Anger, Trauma, Attachment trauma, Couples Therapy, Addiction, Problematic video gaming, Familial and social relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Life transitions, Relationships
Anxiety, Anger, Trauma, Attachment trauma, Couples Therapy, Addiction, Problematic video gaming, Familial and social relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Life transitions, Relationships
British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Manitoba
Molly McBride
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Chilliwack, BC)
Virtual Sessions in MB, NU, YT, NT, BC, SK, and NL.
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Molly McBride
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Nervous system regulation, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Trauma processing, Workplace stress
Nervous system regulation, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Trauma processing, Workplace stress
Manitoba, Nunavut, Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador
Alexandra Kljuseva
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, SK, and MB.
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Alexandra Kljuseva
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$190/session
Addiction, Anger Management, Attachment, Break-up recovery, Couples Therapy, Christian counselling, Depression, Negative thinking and ruminating, Self-esteem, Spirituality, Anxiety, Meaning and purpose, Burnout, Relationships, Boundaries and boundary setting, College or University Coaching, Sexuality, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, Anger Management, Attachment, Break-up recovery, Couples Therapy, Christian counselling, Depression, Negative thinking and ruminating, Self-esteem, Spirituality, Anxiety, Meaning and purpose, Burnout, Relationships, Boundaries and boundary setting, College or University Coaching, Sexuality, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity and Self-Exploration
Manitoba, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Alberta, Nunavut, Yukon, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Ontario
Stefan Milosevic
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Markham, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, MB, SK, AB, NU, YT, and NT.
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Stefan Milosevic
Registered Psychotherapist
He/Him
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
OCD, Trauma, Anxiety, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Stress, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Assertiveness, Conflict resolution, Competitive anxiety, Health anxiety, Social anxiety, Phobias, Fears and phobia, Specific phobias, Relationship anxiety, Trauma processing, Childhood trauma, Neurodiversity
OCD, Trauma, Anxiety, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Stress, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Assertiveness, Conflict resolution, Competitive anxiety, Health anxiety, Social anxiety, Phobias, Fears and phobia, Specific phobias, Relationship anxiety, Trauma processing, Childhood trauma, Neurodiversity
Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Nunavut, Yukon, Northwest Territories
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Addiction therapy provides a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore your relationship with substances or behaviours, understand underlying factors, and develop strategies for change. Your therapist will work with you at your own pace, helping you build coping skills, address triggers, and work toward your personal goals for recovery—whatever that looks like for you.
How can therapy help with addiction?
Many people find that therapy helps them understand the root causes of addictive patterns, develop healthier coping mechanisms, rebuild relationships affected by addiction, and create sustainable change. Therapy can complement other forms of treatment and provide ongoing support throughout your recovery journey. The approach is tailored to your unique situation and goals.
What should I expect in addiction therapy?
Your therapist will create a safe space where you can speak openly without judgment. Early sessions often focus on understanding your experiences and goals. You'll work together to identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and address any underlying issues. There's no one-size-fits-all approach—your therapist will adapt their methods to what works best for you.
How do I find an addiction therapist?
On First Session, you can browse therapists who list addiction as a specialty. Watch their intro videos to get a sense of their personality and therapeutic style before booking. Finding someone you feel comfortable with is especially important when discussing something as personal as addiction. Learn more about what makes a good therapist.
Is addiction therapy confidential?
Yes, therapy is confidential. What you share with your therapist stays between you, with very limited exceptions required by law (such as immediate risk of harm). This confidentiality is essential for creating a safe space where you can be honest about your experiences. Your therapist can explain their specific confidentiality policies in your first session.
How do I get started?
Browse therapists on First Session who specialize in addiction support. Watch their intro videos to find someone whose approach resonates with you, then book a session directly online. Many therapists offer free consultations to help you decide if they're the right fit. Taking this step is an act of courage—support is available when you're ready.