Addictions and Substance Use

Addiction doesn’t always look the way people expect. You might be high-functioning and still feel out of control. You might be using substances or behaviors to cope with stress, trauma, or emotional pain. You might be unsure whether what you're experiencing counts as addiction, but you know something isn’t working.

At Four Wings Psychology, we offer compassionate, evidence-based addiction therapy in Nepean and online across Ontario. We help you understand the “why” behind your behavior and build safer, more sustainable ways to cope without shame, judgment, or pressure to follow a one-size-fits-all path.

At Four Wings Psychology, we treat addiction as a response to pain, not a personal failure. We offer:

• Harm-reduction and abstinence-informed care: your goals guide the process
• Trauma-informed therapy to address the roots of addiction
• Strategies for managing urges, emotions, and high-risk situations
• Support for rebuilding self-trust, relationships, and purpose
• Compassionate exploration of the role substances or behaviors play in your life
• Culturally sensitive, LGBTQ2S+ affirming, and non-coercive care

Our therapists use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), ACT, Narrative Therapy, and self-compassion work, tailored to your pace and priorities.

• Therapists experienced in addiction, trauma, and co-occurring conditions
• A non-shaming, client-centered approach where you set the pace
• In-person counselling in Nepean and virtual support across Ontario
• Support for teens, adults, and families
• LGBTQ2S+ affirming, culturally responsive, and stigma-free

We believe healing starts when people feel safe enough to be honest, and supported enough to try something different.