Recovery isn’t about willpower. It’s about finding a better way to live.

Personalized addiction treatment grounded in science, lived experience, and a deep respect for the complexity of recovery. In-person in Toronto or virtual across Ontario.

Addiction therapy and recovery in Toronto

My perspective

In long-term recovery. Still in the work.

My approach to addiction is grounded in scientific research, clinical best practices, and personal experience. I am in long-term recovery from a variety of addictions myself. This doesn’t automatically make me the right person to help you — but it does mean I have a perspective that goes beyond the textbook.

I understand what it’s like to be in the grip of addiction, to want to stop and not be able to, and to find a way through. I am an example of what recovery can look like — and I bring that into every session.

Addiction is a brain and behaviour disorder, but it’s also deeply intertwined with psychology, emotion, trauma, and social factors. Effective treatment has to address all of it.

What I bring to this work

Personal long-term recovery — lived experience, not just clinical theory

Integrated approach — biology, psychology, and social factors together

Co-occurring disorders addressed — ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD

No one-size-fits-all — your recovery plan is yours

FIT-measured progress every session

Support for 12-step, Refuge Recovery, SMART Recovery, or no program

How we work

A whole-person approach to addiction treatment

Addiction is complex. Effective treatment needs to be too. Here are the core principles that guide my work with clients in recovery.

Understanding the neuroscience

Addiction is a brain disorder that affects the reward system, making it genuinely hard to feel pleasure and make clear choices. Understanding this reduces shame and opens the door to real change.

Addressing co-occurring disorders

Many people in addiction also live with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or trauma. Treating only the addiction without addressing these is like bailing out a boat without fixing the hole.

Personal responsibility

Recovery requires taking an active role in your own healing. I work with clients to build genuine accountability — not shame-based pressure, but a deep sense of ownership over their choices and their life.

Building a life worth staying sober for

Sobriety on its own isn’t enough. We work together to identify values, rebuild relationships, and create a daily life that gives recovery meaning and makes it sustainable long-term.

Ongoing care & relapse prevention

Addiction is a chronic condition. Recovery is a long game. We build a relapse prevention plan that is realistic, practical, and personalized — not a generic checklist.

Tailored strategies, not programs

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to addiction. Your history, your brain, your life — all of it shapes the approach we take. I support you to develop a process that actually fits who you are.

“I don’t just understand addiction academically. I understand what it’s like to be in it — and to find a way out. That changes how I show up in the room.“

— Mike Stroh, RP

Featured conversation

In conversation with Dr. Anna Lembke

Dr. Anna Lembke is a Stanford psychiatrist, Chief of Addiction Medicine, and the author of Dopamine Nation — one of the most important books written on addiction in the last decade.

I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Lembke on the State of Mind Podcast to discuss her research and what it means for people in recovery.

Watch the episode

Community support

Therapy works best alongside community

Individual therapy is a powerful part of recovery — but it works best when combined with community support. I actively encourage clients to explore peer support alongside our work together.

Whether you resonate with a spiritual framework, a secular approach, or something in between, there is a community for you. I support all pathways to recovery.

12-Step Programs (AA, NA, Al-Anon)

The original peer support model — spiritually grounded, community-driven, and widely available across Toronto and Ontario.

Refuge Recovery

A Buddhist-informed approach to recovery rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and the understanding that addiction stems from craving and suffering.

SMART Recovery

A science-based, secular alternative to 12-step — focused on self-empowerment, cognitive tools, and building a balanced life without substances.

Ready to find a better way to live?

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