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SUPPORT FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY IN EDMONTON

Addiction Counselling in Edmonton

A TEAM OF EDMONTON THERAPISTS SPECIALIZING IN ADDICTION COUNSELLING

Evidence-Based Addiction Therapy for Recovery and Lasting Change

At Solace Psychology & Wellness, we offer supportive and evidence-based addiction counselling in Edmonton and St. Albert for teens and adults. Whether you’re just beginning your recovery journey or working to maintain long-term change, our experienced therapists provide personalized, non-judgmental support to help you move forward with confidence.

Our addiction counselling focuses on understanding the root causes of addictive behaviours while building practical tools for managing cravings, stress, emotional triggers, and relapse prevention. We support clients struggling with substance use, alcohol dependency, behavioural addictions, and co-occurring issues like anxiety, trauma, and depression.

In a safe, respectful space, you’ll develop skills for emotional regulation, healthy coping, self-awareness, and rebuilding trust in your relationships. We also offer support for families navigating the impact of addiction on loved ones.

You don’t have to face addiction alone. Reach out today to connect with one of Edmonton’s experienced addiction counsellors and take the next step toward healing, resilience, and lasting recovery.

Direct billing is available for select insurance companies.

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Counselling & Support for Addiction in Edmonton

Our empathetic team of addiction counsellors specializes in helping people in the Greater Edmonton area overcome struggles related to addiction.

People often turn to drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with life’s challenges or their difficult past. While this can be a temporary way to escape reality, it results in harmful long-term consequences. You may notice that your relationships are crumbling, your self-esteem and confidence are dwindling, and your finances are draining. 

Any addiction is difficult to overcome and most people who experience addiction need help to break free from the ongoing cycle of pain and destruction. You don’t have to do this alone. 

Offering in-person addiction counselling sessions in Edmonton and St. Albert, as well as virtual sessions across Alberta.

Addiction Counselling Can Help With:

  • Sobriety & Recovery – Building a sustainable, substance-free lifestyle

  • Relapse Prevention – Learning tools to stay on track and manage setbacks

  • Emotion Regulation – Managing overwhelming feelings in healthy ways

  • Stress Management – Reducing tension and finding balance

  • Depression & Anxiety Relief – Addressing co-occurring mental health concerns

  • Clarity – Gaining insight into your behaviours, triggers, and goals

  • Improved Self-Esteem & Confidence – Rebuilding a stronger, more positive sense of self

  • Self-Compassion & Forgiveness – Letting go of shame and treating yourself with kindness

  • Overall Health & Wellness – Supporting your mental, emotional, and physical well-being

Healing Begins Here

Our Approach to Addiction Counselling

We are here to help you get your life back and prosper. 

Addiction counselling provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you can begin to unpack the struggles that keep you feeling stuck. Addiction often becomes a painful cycle, one that can lead to hurting yourself and others, losing your sense of identity, and intensifying feelings of guilt, shame, and emotional distress. Reaching out for help can feel incredibly difficult, but it’s also one of the most empowering steps you can take. And as you begin to heal, the positive changes will ripple through your life and into the lives of those you love.

At Solace Psychology & Wellness, we help you get to the root of your addiction while offering practical, evidence-based strategies to move forward. We recognize that addiction is often a response to deeper pain, such as trauma, stress, mental health struggles, or unresolved emotions. That’s why our therapy process focuses not only on managing the addiction itself, but also on helping you explore the emotional, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to it. You’ll learn how to manage cravings and triggers, make meaningful lifestyle changes, process emotional pain, and better understand your personal journey with addiction.

We believe the true antidote to addiction is authentic, positive connection and that’s exactly what you’ll find here.

Our team is deeply passionate about helping people move through the darkest times and rediscover a life of purpose, clarity, and self-worth. Our Clinical Director has developed and implemented addiction and mental health programs in outpatient treatment centres across Canada, and remains committed to using the most current, effective approaches for healing and long-term recovery.

Our trained addiction therapists use proven therapeutic methods, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – to help you identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – to develop stronger skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and build healthier coping strategies for lasting recovery

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) – to support internal motivation and readiness for change

  • Trauma-Informed Care – to ensure safety and sensitivity for those with past emotional or physical trauma

  • Mindfulness and Stress Management – to build healthier coping skills and reduce emotional overwhelm

  • Relapse Prevention Planning – to help you anticipate challenges and stay on track long-term

We also provide support for co-occurring concerns, such as anxiety, depression, shame, grief, or relationship difficulties, all of which can be deeply intertwined with addiction. Whether your recovery goals involve abstinence, harm reduction, or learning to manage compulsive behaviours, we will meet you where you’re at and work with you to build a plan that feels empowering and realistic. Above all, our goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and in control of your journey with the tools and confidence to move forward.

EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPY FOR ADDICTION IN EDMONTON

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is widely recognized as the gold-standard treatment for addiction, depression, anxiety, and many other mental health concerns. At Solace Psychology & Wellness, our addiction counsellors are trained in CBT and use this proven approach to help you make meaningful, lasting change.

CBT empowers you with practical skills and tools to break free from the cycle of unhealthy behaviours (such as avoidance, procrastination, isolation, or substance use) and the negative thought patterns that fuel them. By identifying these patterns and learning how to shift them, you can rewire your brain, improve your emotional well-being, and take confident steps toward the life you want.

In CBT sessions, you’ll learn how to:

  • Challenge unhelpful thinking that keeps you stuck

  • Manage cravings and high-risk triggers

  • Build healthier habits and routines

  • Strengthen motivation and relapse prevention skills

  • Reconnect with what truly matters to you

This approach is practical, action-oriented, and tailored to your personal goals. And while CBT is a key part of treatment, your addiction counsellor will also draw from other approaches based on your unique situation.

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Supporting a Loved One Through Addiction

It can be hard to see your loved ones struggle with addiction. It can be even harder to know how to help and where to begin. How do you help them without enabling addictive behaviours? How can you set healthy boundaries without seeming uncaring. The person you’re concerned about means a lot to you, and their suffering weighs heavily on your heart.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Counselling can help you work through the emotional push and pull of loving someone with addiction. Our therapists provide guidance on how to offer meaningful support and compassion, while also recognizing that you are not responsible for their recovery.

Through therapy, you’ll learn:

  • How to set healthy boundaries

  • The difference between support and enabling

  • Ways to care for your own mental and emotional health

  • How to cope with guilt, fear, or burnout

  • Strategies to stay grounded and find balance in your own life

Your well-being matters too. Supporting someone else begins with caring for yourself and finding balance and wellness within your life as well.

WHOLE FAMILY SUPPORT

Supporting a Loved One Through Addiction

It can be hard to see your loved ones struggle with addiction. It can be even harder to know how to help and where to begin. How do you help them without enabling addictive behaviours? How can you set healthy boundaries without seeming uncaring. The person you’re concerned about means a lot to you, and their suffering weighs heavily on your heart.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Counselling can help you work through the emotional push and pull of loving someone with addiction. Our therapists provide guidance on how to offer meaningful support and compassion, while also recognizing that you are not responsible for their recovery.

Through therapy, you’ll learn:

  • How to set healthy boundaries

  • The difference between support and enabling

  • Ways to care for your own mental and emotional health

  • How to cope with guilt, fear, or burnout

  • Strategies to stay grounded and find balance in your own life

Your well-being matters too. Supporting someone else begins with caring for yourself and finding balance and wellness within your life as well.

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“Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you – all of the expectations, all of the beliefs – and becoming who you are.”

– Rachel Naomi Remen

WHY CHOOSE OUR TEAM?

Therapists who Specialize in Addiction Counselling in Edmonton

At Solace Psychology & Wellness, Edmonton and St. Albert, our addiction counsellors are not only deeply knowledgeable but also genuinely committed to your recovery journey. Our reputation is based on the following aspects:

  • Experienced & Specialized Team: Our addiction counsellors have extensive training and clinical experience, ensuring you receive evidence-based, effective treatment tailored to your unique needs.

  • Multidisciplinary, Collaborative Care: Beyond counselling, our integrated team includes massage therapists, nutrition experts, and wellness practitioners who work together to support your recovery.

  • Holistic & Compassionate Care: We address not only addiction but also underlying mental health concerns and overall well-being with empathy and respect.

  • Flexible Therapy Options: Whether you prefer in-person or secure virtual sessions, we offer flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle and comfort level.

  • Personalized Recovery Plans: Your recovery journey is unique. We collaborate closely with you to develop realistic, goal-oriented strategies that empower you every step of the way.

  • Support for Families: Addiction affects loved ones too. We provide resources and counselling to help families heal and strengthen relationships.

  • Commitment to Ongoing Learning: Our therapists stay current with the latest research and best practices in addiction treatment, so you benefit from cutting-edge care.

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Solace Psychology & Wellness

EDMONTON: hello@solacewellness.ca  |  780-702-1079  |  #205, 2435 90B Street SW, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6X 1V8

ST. ALBERT: StAlbert@solacewellness.ca  |  780-702-1079  |  #508, 1 Tache Street, St. Albert, AB, Canada, T8N 1B4