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Addictions, Substance Use & Harm Reduction Counselling

Addictions can involve more than substances, and support does not have to begin with abstinence. Our clinicians bring extensive experience in addictions, harm reduction, relapse prevention, concurrent mental health concerns, and Motivational Interviewing. We offer practical, non-judgemental counselling for people exploring change, maintaining recovery, reducing harm, or trying to better understand patterns that no longer feel manageable.

Meet Our Addictions & Substance Use Team.

Our addictions team brings extensive clinical experience supporting individuals with substance use, addictive patterns, recovery, relapse prevention, and concurrent mental health concerns. Many of our therapists have worked directly in addictions and mental health settings and have advanced training in Motivational Interviewing, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and structured relapse-prevention approaches.

We believe effective addictions counselling starts with meeting you where you are. Whether you're exploring your relationship with substances or other behaviours, considering change, reducing harm, rebuilding after a return to use, or maintaining recovery, our therapists offer experienced, practical, and non-judgemental support.

Melanie Cashen, MSW, RSW
Addiction Counsellor

Melanie Cashen, MSW, RSW

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Clinical Therapist
NS, NL, & NB

Kaitlin Wolfe, MSW, RSW
Addiction Counsellor

Kaitlin Wolfe, MSW, RSW

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Clinical Therapist
Atlantic Canada & ON

Danielle Billard, MSW, RSW Addictions Counsellor

Danielle Billard, MSW, RSW

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Clinical Therapist
NL, & NB

Jerica Benoit, MSW, RSW
Online Addictions Counsellor Nova Scotia

Jerica Benoit, MSW, RSW

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Clinical Therapist
NS, NL, & NB

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