My name is Gianmichael Salvato. As an openly Queer person, with lived-experience with substance use disorder, religious and sexual trauma, I understand healing and recovery from the inside-out. I know that the ultimate choice in what recovery means rests with each individual. And there are no wrong answers.

For nearly four decades, I have operated at the intersection of clinical excellence and radical empathy. My mission is simple yet profound: to help individuals navigate the complex journey from the isolation of addiction to the connection of recovery.

My philosophy is rooted in the belief that recovery isn’t limited to substance use, drinking or medical conditions. The human condition exposes us to a broad range of painful experiences, traumatic events, and complex emotional wounds – all of which call us to find a path of healing, clarity and peace of mind.

For this reason, my approach to helping people recover and heal is not a one-size-fits-all solution; it’s a bespoke architecture built on trust, clinical rigor, and a deep understanding of the human condition.

This is an approach that integrates an understanding of the impact of my clients’ past trauma, dysregulated emotions, behavioural and emotional issues and a laser-focused attention to the most important aspect of healing – understanding where you want to be – into a proprietary, tailored, collaborative experience:

Creating a safe, empowering space clients build resilience, learn the keys to regulate their nervous system, and move forward by focusing on present strengths and future goals, rather than treating trauma itself.

Supporting the process of letting-go of the shame, the fear and the guilt society imposes on us when we are less than perfect.

Building on work you may be doing with therapists, psychologists or other medical and mental health professionals to help you craft a path forward in your healing, insight and future.

Many of my clients were referred to me by their therapists or medical providers, because they understand that holistic and well-rounded support usually calls for a collaborative, multi-discipline care team to support you on your recovery and healing journey.