Addiction Treatment Calgary
Addiction can manifest in many forms.
Are there specific triggers or situations that lead you to want to numb your emotions?
Do you feel like you could be coping with difficult situations and emotions in a more healthy way?
Are your coping methods creating additional problems in your life?
Addiction can develop as a way of coping with emotional pain, stress, or difficult life experiences. While it may offer temporary relief, addictive behaviours often begin to interfere with daily life, relationships, and overall wellbeing. At Eclipse Psychology, addiction therapy provides a supportive space to explore the underlying causes of addiction and develop healthier, more sustainable ways of coping.
Addiction Treatment at Eclipse Psychology
At Eclipse Psychology, addiction treatment focuses on understanding addiction as more than just a behaviour. Therapy aims to uncover the emotional, psychological, and situational factors that contribute to addictive patterns. This approach recognizes addiction as a coping mechanism that may have developed in response to trauma, chronic stress, mental health challenges, or environmental influences.
Through a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, clients are supported in exploring their personal history, emotional experiences, and behavioural patterns. Gaining insight into the broader context of addiction helps create meaningful opportunities for change and healing.
How Addiction Treatment Works
A strong therapeutic alliance is the foundation of effective addiction treatment. Once trust and safety are established, therapy often focuses on identifying triggers connected to addictive behaviours. Clients work to recognize patterns that link substance use or compulsive behaviours to specific emotions, situations, or past experiences. Understanding these triggers is an important step in breaking cycles of addiction.
As therapy progresses, attention may shift toward emotional processing. Clients are supported in working through emotions related to trauma, distress, or unresolved experiences. Evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Narrative Therapy may be used to help clients better understand and regulate their emotional responses.
Alongside this work, clients begin developing healthier coping strategies to manage stress and emotions more effectively. This may include mindfulness practices, skills training, or strengthening supportive relationships. The goal is to build resilience and empower clients with tools that support long-term wellbeing.
Ongoing Support & Relapse Prevention
Recovery from addiction is an ongoing process, and continued support plays a vital role in maintaining progress. Addiction therapy often includes planning for relapse prevention by identifying potential challenges and developing strategies to respond to triggers in healthier ways.
A supportive therapeutic environment helps clients continue their growth beyond sessions, fostering confidence, self-awareness, and sustainable change. With the right support and tools, individuals can move forward with greater resilience and stability in their lives.
Questions people often ask about addiction treatment
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You do not need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Addiction therapy can be helpful whether you are questioning your relationship with substances or behaviours, considering change, or actively working toward recovery.
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Addiction therapy can support concerns related to substance use, compulsive behaviours, emotional regulation, stress, trauma, and co-occurring mental health challenges such as anxiety or depression.
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Coverage for addiction treatment depends on your insurance plan. Many extended health or employee benefits plans cover sessions with a registered psychologist and a registered provisional psychologist. At Eclipse Psychology, we direct bill to most companies for registered psychologists and to some companies for registered provisional psychologists. A full list of accepted providers can be found on our FAQ page. We can also provide the necessary receipts or documentation to submit for reimbursement, making it easier for you to access the care you need.
Support with Navigating Addiction
If addiction is affecting your life, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Addiction therapy at Eclipse Psychology provides a supportive, thoughtful space to explore what’s contributing to addictive behaviours and to build healthier, more sustainable ways of coping.
Addiction treatment Eclipse Psychology in Calgary is provided by Laura Coulombe and Stephanie Jones, who work collaboratively with individuals on complex emotional concerns, behavioural patterns, and coping strategies. They work with you at a pace that feels right, helping you develop greater self-awareness, confidence, and control.
If you’d like to learn more about addiction therapy or are considering booking a consultation, we invite you to get in touch.