Contact Information
I accept texts and voicemail messages at my dedicated phone number, 604-754-7629. You can expect a call-back in 24 (business) hours or less. If you are a new client, you can arrange a one-time, 30-minute phone consultation at no charge. If you would prefer to make initial contact by e-mail, please use the form provided on this page.
I see clients both online, and in my office on W. Broadway near Cambie. Payment can be made by e-transfer, cheque, or cash (exact change only). Appointment changes or cancellations must be made before noon on the previous business day in order not to be charged for the time reserved.
Andra Adams, ASAT, RPC
Sex Addiction/Partner Betrayal Counsellor
Vancouver, BC
Rates and Insurance
$115 per session (Sessions are 55 minutes)
Insurance:
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. You may, or may not, be able to submit your charges for re-imbursement by your insurance provider or employee plan.
Questions to ask of your plan administrator:
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Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
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How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
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What is the coverage amount per session?
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What designations may be required - I am a Registered Professional Counsellor, No. 3718
Resources
books/authors
Gabor Mate (In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts - Close Encounters With Addiction),
Bessel Van der Kolk (The Body Keeps the Score - Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma),
Robert Weiss (Sex Addiction 101 - A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Porn, and Love Addiction ),
Stephanie Carnes (Mending a Shattered Heart - A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts),
Rick Hanson (Hardwiring Happiness - The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence).
websites
www.iitap.com
www.gentlepath.com
www.angelscommunity.com-resource for harm reduction
www.centerforhealthysex.com and www.centerforshealthysex2.com
www.sexhelp.com
www.recoverynation.com-on-line support for sex addicts and partners of sex addicts
12-step recovery programs
SA-Sexaholics Anonymous (615-331-6230)
SAA-Sex Addicts Anonymous-www.saavancouver.org
SRA-Sexual Recovery Anonymous (212-340-4650)
SLAA-Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous-www.slaafws.org
SCA-Sexual Compulsive Anonymous-www.sca-recovery.org
Call Us: (604) 754-7629