Lindsay Abrames,MA, RP​

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

(she/her)

Compassionate, non-stigmatizing therapy for individuals navigating addiction, stress, and emotional overwhelm.

I support individuals who feel stuck in cycles of shame, secrecy, burnout, or disconnection. Whether you are navigating your own relationship with substances or coping with the impact of a loved one’s substance use, therapy can be a place to reconnect, rebuild, and move forward.

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“My hope is to collaborate with you through a compassionate process of self-discovery and growth that supports a more fulfilling life in the present.”

My Approach

My intention as a therapist is to offer a safe, non-stigmatizing, and non-pathologizing space where you can bring your full self to explore what feels meaningful to you.

You may be feeling stuck in a cycle of secrecy, shame, and isolation that often accompanies alcohol or substance use. Or perhaps you are feeling exhausted and helpless while supporting a loved one through their substance use and mental health concerns. Sometimes worries about the future, unresolved pain from the past, and life’s ongoing demands can leave us feeling disconnected from who we are and what truly matters.

I hold a post-graduate certificate in addiction and mental health treatment from Georgian College and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University. I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and am a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals. Over the past 12 years, I have worked in women’s shelters, residential treatment centres, schools, community mental health clinics, and private practice.

Throughout my professional development, I have focused on understanding substance use and concurrent mental health concerns, as well as recovery-oriented therapeutic approaches to support individuals and their loved ones through the stages of change. Whether you are looking to explore or change your relationship with substances, reconnect with yourself, build healthier relationships and boundaries, or develop effective coping strategies, I am committed to supporting you in making meaningful change.

My therapeutic approach is client-centred, strengths-based, and informed by polyvagal, trauma, and attachment frameworks.

As a yoga teacher, I am passionate about bringing awareness to and engaging the body’s nervous system in therapy. I believe that by befriending the nervous system, we can more deeply understand stress and trauma responses and access valuable internal resources that enhance well-being, authenticity, and connection.

Beginning therapy can feel vulnerable. My role is to create a steady, compassionate space where you feel supported rather than judged.

You can expect:

  • A thoughtful and collaborative intake process
  • A non-shaming and recovery-oriented approach
  • Practical tools for coping and emotional regulation
  • Exploration of patterns that may be keeping you stuck
  • Integration of mind-body awareness where helpful

Our work together is paced intentionally and grounded in your goals.

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At a Glance

Serves

  • Individuals

  • Ages 17+

Helps Navigate

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Emotion dysregulation
  • Problematic alcohol and substance use
  • Stress and chronic stress
  • Burnout
  • Grief and loss

Training

  • Yoga Teacher Training (YTT 200)
  • Polyvagal Theory in Therapy (Polyvagal Institute)
  • Trauma Treatment and Recovery (Hincks Dellcrest Centre)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Emotion-focused individual therapy