Addiction Treatment
Compassionate, non-judgmental support for substance use and recovery.
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We offer substance use treatment in Carleton Place for individuals seeking support with alcohol use, drug use, or other addictive behaviours. Our approach is respectful, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, helping you move toward healthier patterns at a pace that feels right for you.
What is addiction treatment?
Substance use can affect many areas of life, including relationships, work, physical health, and emotional well-being. Whether you are questioning your relationship with substances, actively seeking change, or working to maintain recovery, therapy provides a confidential space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface.
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Addiction treatment focuses not only on behaviours, but also on understanding triggers, coping strategies, underlying emotions, and patterns that may be contributing to continued use.
Who is addiction treatment for?
Substance use counselling may be helpful if you are:
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Concerned about your alcohol or drug use
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Using substances to cope with stress, anxiety, or trauma
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Experiencing impacts on relationships, work, or health
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Trying to reduce or stop substance use
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Maintaining recovery and wanting continued support
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Supporting a loved one while navigating your own boundaries
You do not need to identify as an "addict" to seek support. Many people begin therapy simply because they want a healthier relationship with substances.
Our approach to addiction treatment
Our therapists provide trauma-informed, client-centred care that recognizes addiction as complex and deeply personal. We work collaboratively to understand your goals—whether that involves harm reduction, abstinence, relapse prevention, or exploring ambivalence about change.
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Therapy may incorporate:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Motivational interviewing
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Relapse prevention strategies
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Mindfulness-based approaches
We prioritize dignity, safety, and practical strategies that align with your values and readiness for change.
What to expect
Intake and Assessment
Substance use treatment begins with an initial intake session to explore your current patterns of use, personal history, mental health concerns, strengths, and goals. This session provides space to clarify what you would like to change and determine the best path forward.
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Follow-Up Therapy Sessions
​Follow-up sessions focus on building awareness of triggers, strengthening coping strategies, processing underlying experiences, and supporting sustainable change. Sessions are tailored to your needs and may evolve over time as your goals shift.
Addiction treatment locations
Substance use treatment is offered in-person, by video, or by phone. In-person sessions take place in our private offices in Carleton Place, while virtual sessions are held on a secure online platform designed to protect your privacy.
Getting started with addiction treatment in Carleton Place
Seeking support for substance use can feel vulnerable. We aim to make the process clear, respectful, and supportive from the first contact.
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If you are looking for addiction treatment in Carleton Place, we invite you to reach out to ask questions or book an initial appointment. Support is available, and change is possible.