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MEET LEE

Lee Hausmann Registered Psychotherapist Toronto

Lee Hausmann

MA, ICADC, SD, RP

Lee's expertise is in the field of substance dependence and co-occurring disorders. She is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. 

 

In addition, she holds a  Masters Degree of Addiction Counselling from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies in Minnesota. During her post-graduate specialization, she completed her clinical training in new patient assessments, substance dependence diagnosis, treatment planning and aftercare recommendations.  

 

Lee  is also registered as an International Certified Clinical Addiction Counsellor with the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation.   

 

Lee has been trained in cognitive processing therapy for PTSD, cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety and depression, dialectical behaviour therapy for eating disorders, motivational interviewing and attachment theory. 

 

She is currently training in IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy and CSAT Certification.  Lee has a long standing relationship with Bellwood Health Services, where she worked as a counsellor, family therapist, psychotherapist and spiritual director.  Lee still continues to enjoy her relationship with Bellwood by facilitating group therapy when needed.    

Additionally, Lee's personal interest is in the field of Eastern philosophies, including Buddhism, Taoism, Hindu Scriptures and Christian Mystics.  In 2017 Lee completed the Ontario Jubilee Program of Spiritual Deepening, which has supported her therapy practice to help clients to discover purpose and meaning in their lives.  

 

Lee has founded Women of Substance – an organization that supports women in recovery and their spiritual growth. Through Women of Substance, Lee organizes and facilitates retreats on the beautiful shores of Lake Simcoe at Loretto Maryholme Retreat Centre.

 

Lee's personal life includes a committed meditation/mindfulness practice, long term recovery from drugs and alcohol, three amazing daughters, a life partner, an extensive social network in the recovery community of Toronto and Cooper-Jackson, Lee's Therapy Dog.

Email: hausmann@rogers.com

Tel: 416 278 4533

"Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart.  Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens."  

(Carl Jung)

I BELIEVE

Addiction is a brain disease. It is a primary mental health disorder referenced in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, as "Substance Use Disorder."  

 

It can include mood altering substances such as alcohol and cocaine, plus mood altering behaviours such a sex, gambling, binging and purging. 

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Addiction is NOT:

 

  • A moral or ethical problem;

  • A personality disorder;

  • A choice.

 

Addiction is a no fault disease, with genetic and environmental causes.

 

All people are innately good, trustworthy and positive.  My clients are not bad people;  my clients are good people with a bad disease, a disease that kills.  With motivation, support and commitment, my clients are capable of making changes, arresting the addiction and living healthy and productive lives. 

 

The following values are the foundation of my work; honesty, integrity, trust, emotional growth, personal development and authenticity. 

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