Substance use and mental health are often closely connected.

Many individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or chronic stress may turn to alcohol or substances as a way to cope, while ongoing substance use can also intensify underlying mental health conditions.

At Calm & Sense Therapy, our substance abuse counseling focuses on addressing both sides of this relationship, helping clients understand the emotional and behavioral patterns that contribute to substance use while developing healthier coping strategies.

Through personalized counseling and evidence-based approaches, our licensed therapists work with individuals to identify triggers, strengthen resilience, and support long-term recovery while improving overall mental and emotional well-being.

newly found freedom by a young woman after attending therapy for depression that was leading her to drink

Two Types Of Addiction­­­

  • Process Addiction
  • Substance Addiction

Process addiction is related to the “high” or feeling a person gets from being involved in an activity. Common activities associated with process addition include, gambling, sex, shopping, video games, social media, over-working, etc…

Substance addiction is related to a substance or something tangible that is taking over a person’s life. Common substances people are addicted to include, alcohol, cocaine, opiates, food, drugs, sleeping pills, etc…

Signs You Should Consider Addiction Therapy

  • You have trouble stopping something once you start it
  • You find yourself arguing with people about your addiction
  • You’re not doing things you used to do because something is consuming your time
  • You find yourself relying on substances to get through your day – drugs and alcohol
  • You think or worry about your addiction on a regular basis
  • You fight with family or loved ones

How Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Can Help You…

  • Identifying and managing triggers in your life that lead to your addictive behaviour
  • Understand the process involved in overcoming your addiction
  • Learn how to manage your emotions and replace unhealthy responses with healthy ones
  • Support you with multi-level and community-based intervention
  • Help rediscover your identity and sense of self-worth
  • Help you work through the stages of change in your life as a result of overcoming your addiction
  • Give you a sense of personal power and control over your life
  • Learn more about your addiction and how it impacts you and others
A veteran learning how to manage PTSD without the need for substances

Addiction Therapy Can Help Loved Ones

  • Learn how they can help the addict in their life recover and stay on the right path
  • Learn about the steps on an addict’s road to recovery
  • Develop healthy boundaries and lifestyle choices to remain a part of an addict’s life

How We Approach Addiction Therapy

Our staff understands just how strong addiction’s grip can be on people and that no two people’s recovery process is the same; there is no time frame, schedule or rules that work for everyone.

We take a client-centered approach to care, focusing on each addiction as a unique case. We understand that overcoming addiction is difficult, and the process of overcoming and managing addiction is different for everyone.

Therapy Styles & Techniques Our Staff Are Familiar With Include:

To find out more about addiction therapy and determine if it’s right for you and/or your loved one, contact us to make an appointment.

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