Founder · The Wayfinder Clinic
Ted Boyle,MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist
I help men understand what’s underneath addiction, then build a life they no longer need to escape from.
You may be a good fit if:
You’re looking for gentle encouragement, clear guidance, and lived experience.
Ted’s approach
“Addiction isn’t the heart of the problem. It’s a coping strategy for managing our pain.”
Hi, I'm Ted. I specialize in treating men who are navigating addiction and related challenges. Whether you’re dealing with mild or more severe substance use, I start with the same question: Why the pain? Addiction isn’t the heart of the problem. It’s a coping strategy for managing our pain. It works until it doesn’t. That’s why our work doesn’t stop at addiction. My scope of practice extends to relationships, identity, trauma, anxiety/mood disorders, masculinity, and anything else that might be fuelling the need to escape.
My approach is client-centred, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive. I move at your pace and offer you the freedom to shape your own path. My goal is to empower you with clear, honest guidance. In therapy, I use elements of evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, IFS, and EMDR, adapting them to fit who you are and what you need.
Addiction is isolating and overwhelming. I know that firsthand because I’ve been there. As a recovered alcoholic, I’ve dedicated my life to supporting men who are now where I once was. If you bring honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness to our work, real change is possible. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Reach out. Let’s get to work.
Qualifications
Training & Credentials
Education
University of Toronto
Queen’s University
Specialized Training
- EMDR Basic TrainingEMDR International Association
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)LivingWorks
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)Mental Health Commission of Canada
Professional Registration
- Registered Social Worker (RSW)Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- MemberOntario Association of Social Workers