Addiction Struggles & Underlying Trauma | Victoria, BC
Feeling trapped in cycles of substance use or compulsive behaviors?
Addiction often masks deeper pain—childhood trauma, attachment wounds, or unresolved grief. You don’t have to face it alone.
Overwhelming cravings and urges
You feel compelled to use substances or engage in behaviors just to quiet intense emotions, only to wake up wishing you hadn’t.
Shame, guilt, and isolation
You carry a heavy weight of self-blame, believing you’re unworthy of help—pushing loved ones away and trapping yourself in loneliness.
Relapse cycles with no lasting relief
You may make progress but then find yourself back in old patterns—you want lasting change, not temporary fixes.
Emotional pain rooted in past trauma
Addiction may feel like the only way to numb intense memories or unmet attachment needs from childhood. To recover, we must heal those wounds.
Break Free, Reclaim Your Life
Trauma-Informed Addiction Recovery | Victoria, BC
A Trauma-Informed, Integrative Path to Recovery
Combining EMDR and IFS, we address both the symptoms of addiction and the underlying emotional pain that fuels it.
Using IFS, we identify the “parts” of you that hold pain or try to protect you—helping you understand how childhood wounds and attachment issues contribute to addictive patterns. Through compassionate dialogue with these parts, you’ll cultivate self-leadership and healthier coping strategies.
Client Success Stories in Addiction Recovery | Victoria, BC
What Former Clients Say
Real experiences from individuals who have found healing and growth through our work together.
- M.H.Happy Client
👉 Tap & Hold to Stop
Before I found Steve, I was lost in my addiction to cocaine and pornography. Three years ago I was suicidal after being arrested and charged by police. From the very first session Steve met me without judgement and helped me see that my addiction wasn't who I was, but rather a wound that I could heal. Steve helped me overcome the shame of being an addict and blowing up my life and today I have a life free of addiction that is better than I could have ever imagined. - L.D.Happy Client
👉 Tap & Hold to Stop
Steve helped my partner and I save our marriage. I was full of hurt, anger and resentment. Steve helped us learn to create safety, rebuild trust, and communicate in a gentle open way without attacking. Today our relationship feels stronger than it ever has! - P.N.Happy Client
👉 Tap & Hold to Stop
When I met Steve, I was drowning in anxiety and stress. Steve created a space where I finally felt safe enough to slow down and start unpacking what I'd been carrying. Not until I met Steve did I feel so fully understood and seen. He was able to resonate so deeply with me. - A.M.Happy Client
👉 Tap & Hold to Stop
Steve understood my fear and shame from day one. Using EMDR, he helped me process memories I thought were buried forever. Now, I’ve been clean for a year and feel more alive than ever. - J.R.Happy Client
👉 Tap & Hold to Stop
I spent decades medicating my pain. With IFS, Steve guided me to the parts of me that were hurting. I finally feel whole, not defined by addiction.
Addiction & Trauma-Informed Therapist in Victoria, BC — In-Person & Online
Your Partner in Lasting Recovery
I’m Steve Price, RCC. As an addiction therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals who are ready to break free from substance use or other compulsive behaviors—and to heal the deeper emotional pain that often lies beneath.
Addiction is frequently a symptom—a way we learned to cope with childhood developmental trauma. My trauma-informed, integrative approach blends EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems), focusing not just on symptom relief but on lasting internal transformation.
Using IFS, we uncover the “parts” that hold pain or protect you from it, creating space for self-leadership and authentic healing. Through EMDR, we process and release stuck traumatic memories that can trap you in cycles of avoidance and substance use.
By blending these modalities with a warm, compassionate therapeutic alliance—whether we meet in my Victoria office or connect online—I help you reconnect with your authentic self, develop healthier coping strategies, and create a meaningful life in recovery.
If you’re ready to begin a journey of healing that transforms both your relationship to trauma and addiction, I’m here to walk alongside you.
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Serving Victoria & Nearby Areas
Offering in-person therapy at our Victoria office; flexible online counselling available for clients across BC.
Therapy Services in Victoria, BC
Our Victoria office is centrally located and fully equipped to provide comfortable, confidential in-person sessions. We also offer flexible online counselling for those who prefer virtual appointments.
Common Questions About Addiction Therapy & Recovery
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Consultation Request Form
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