Alcohol Use Psychiatrists in Sherman Oaks, CA
If you’re reading this, I want you to know that you are not alone. Life can feel overwhelming, uncertain, and even exhausting at times—and it’s okay to admit that. Reaching out for support takes courage, not weakness, and it’s a powerful first step toward healing and growth. I want to acknowledge the strength it takes to consider therapy and the vulnerability that comes with seeking help. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I see you—and I honor your journey. My role is not to “fix” you, because you are not broken. I aim to walk beside you, creating a safe, empowering, space.
If you’re reading this, I want you to know that you are not alone. Life can feel overwhelming, uncertain, and even exhausting at times—and it’s okay to admit that. Reaching out for support takes courage, not weakness, and it’s a powerful first step toward healing and growth. I want to acknowledge the strength it takes to consider therapy and the vulnerability that comes with seeking help. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I see you—and I honor your journey. My role is not to “fix” you, because you are not broken. I aim to walk beside you, creating a safe, empowering, space.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
Dr. José Flores, MD, PhD, MPH, is a board-certified psychiatrist with specialized training in child and adolescent psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. He completed his medical and doctoral training at Johns Hopkins University, followed by an addiction psychiatry fellowship at Yale and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at UCLA. Dr. Flores has extensive experience treating people of all ages, including youth and young adults with substance use disorders, as well as managing complex psychiatric conditions in emergency, correctional, and community settings.
Dr. José Flores, MD, PhD, MPH, is a board-certified psychiatrist with specialized training in child and adolescent psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. He completed his medical and doctoral training at Johns Hopkins University, followed by an addiction psychiatry fellowship at Yale and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at UCLA. Dr. Flores has extensive experience treating people of all ages, including youth and young adults with substance use disorders, as well as managing complex psychiatric conditions in emergency, correctional, and community settings.
My practice has always offered my clients a highly personalized care delivery model using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. No two clients are alike and they are never treated that way. I bring a range of background to my work from years of research and academic practice as well as specialty certifications in adult psychiatry & neurology, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine. The office is always available for questions/concerns, refills, or urgent matters. All calls are returned the same day. The average duration of my clients' time with me is 18 years, which speaks to the service they receive.
My practice has always offered my clients a highly personalized care delivery model using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. No two clients are alike and they are never treated that way. I bring a range of background to my work from years of research and academic practice as well as specialty certifications in adult psychiatry & neurology, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine. The office is always available for questions/concerns, refills, or urgent matters. All calls are returned the same day. The average duration of my clients' time with me is 18 years, which speaks to the service they receive.
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We provide the Sinclair Method for Alcohol Use Disorders exclusively through secure online video appointments.
This approach does not require abstinence, time off from work, detox, or attendance at meetings.
We provide the Sinclair Method for Alcohol Use Disorders exclusively through secure online video appointments.
This approach does not require abstinence, time off from work, detox, or attendance at meetings.
Highly confidential and care for those struggling with addiction, dependency, dual diagnosis, or primary mental health issues. Offering inpatient and outpatient detox options, residential and outpatient treatment programs, and highly confidential at home care options. Call to speak with a Kinkaid Private Care nurse for an initial assessment and overview of options.
Highly confidential and care for those struggling with addiction, dependency, dual diagnosis, or primary mental health issues. Offering inpatient and outpatient detox options, residential and outpatient treatment programs, and highly confidential at home care options. Call to speak with a Kinkaid Private Care nurse for an initial assessment and overview of options.
Paula Martin is a compassionate Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with experience spanning diverse settings and a have solid foundation in trauma-informed practices. She initiated her professional journey in the field of Behavioral and Mental Health in an acute inpatient setting where she gained experience in caring for adult individuals suffering from psychiatric and substance use disorders. She furthered her expertise and practical skills and subsequently joined a team at a children’s hospital in an inpatient mental health unit specializing in delivering trauma-informed care to children and adolescents grappling with
Paula Martin is a compassionate Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with experience spanning diverse settings and a have solid foundation in trauma-informed practices. She initiated her professional journey in the field of Behavioral and Mental Health in an acute inpatient setting where she gained experience in caring for adult individuals suffering from psychiatric and substance use disorders. She furthered her expertise and practical skills and subsequently joined a team at a children’s hospital in an inpatient mental health unit specializing in delivering trauma-informed care to children and adolescents grappling with
I am a board-certified addiction psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. I previously served as Professor and Director of the Addiction Psychiatry Division at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where I led substance use disorder treatment programs across UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. In 2026, I joined the Medical University of South Carolina as a Professor and Director of the Addiction Sciences Division in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
I am a board-certified addiction psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. I previously served as Professor and Director of the Addiction Psychiatry Division at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where I led substance use disorder treatment programs across UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. In 2026, I joined the Medical University of South Carolina as a Professor and Director of the Addiction Sciences Division in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, or other mental health challenges. I get it. As a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/FNP), I’m here to help you find your way forward. My approach is simple: I listen without judgment, and together, we create a plan that works for you—whether that’s therapy, medication, coping tools, or a mix of all three. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to take control of your mental health.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, or other mental health challenges. I get it. As a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/FNP), I’m here to help you find your way forward. My approach is simple: I listen without judgment, and together, we create a plan that works for you—whether that’s therapy, medication, coping tools, or a mix of all three. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to take control of your mental health.
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals population I take care of... I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals population I take care of... I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
I founded www.themomenthealth.com to create a safe space for our clients looking to both heal and grow. By using a bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach, we allow for holistic treatment that is tailored to the individual.
I founded www.themomenthealth.com to create a safe space for our clients looking to both heal and grow. By using a bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach, we allow for holistic treatment that is tailored to the individual.
Hi, I’m Maureen, a board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with over 14 years of experience in healthcare. I support adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. My background allows me to look at both mental and physical health, so I take a whole-person approach to care. I’m passionate about helping clients feel heard, supported, and confident in their path forward.
Hi, I’m Maureen, a board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with over 14 years of experience in healthcare. I support adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. My background allows me to look at both mental and physical health, so I take a whole-person approach to care. I’m passionate about helping clients feel heard, supported, and confident in their path forward.
You can control your alcohol use with Naltrexone, which has been FDA-approved since 1994.
Naltrexone is FDA-approved medication to gradually reduce your alcohol use.
You can control your alcohol use with Naltrexone, which has been FDA-approved since 1994.
Naltrexone is FDA-approved medication to gradually reduce your alcohol use.
I work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and other mental health challenges. My clients are looking for someone who listens, stays current on the latest treatments, and takes a practical approach to care. With my background in both critical care nursing and psychiatric medicine, I understand how physical and mental health connect. I help by providing thorough psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing support tailored to what you actually need—not a one-size-fits-all approach. My goal is accessible, quality care that fits your life and gets you real results.
I work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and other mental health challenges. My clients are looking for someone who listens, stays current on the latest treatments, and takes a practical approach to care. With my background in both critical care nursing and psychiatric medicine, I understand how physical and mental health connect. I help by providing thorough psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing support tailored to what you actually need—not a one-size-fits-all approach. My goal is accessible, quality care that fits your life and gets you real results.
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals population I take care of... I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals population I take care of... I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
It is not uncommon for us feel lost, judged and stigmatized when we are anxious, depressed, traumatized or have any other mental health symptoms, more so when we have concerns regarding recreational drug use. We offer patient centered and nonjudgmental care and treatment. Science based medication management is offered as well, with great emphasis on therapy. We treat various mental illnesses like ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, OCD and PMDD. We have worked with patients with various forms of addiction, like tobacco, opioids, benzodiazepines, alcohol, methamphetamines, and other addictive behaviors.
It is not uncommon for us feel lost, judged and stigmatized when we are anxious, depressed, traumatized or have any other mental health symptoms, more so when we have concerns regarding recreational drug use. We offer patient centered and nonjudgmental care and treatment. Science based medication management is offered as well, with great emphasis on therapy. We treat various mental illnesses like ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, OCD and PMDD. We have worked with patients with various forms of addiction, like tobacco, opioids, benzodiazepines, alcohol, methamphetamines, and other addictive behaviors.
In my professional journey, I have worked with diverse populations, ranging from individuals coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma to those managing chronic mental illnesses. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the multifaceted nature of mental health and the importance of personalized treatment plans. I firmly believe that every individual deserves a tailored approach to care that addresses their unique circumstances and goals.
In my professional journey, I have worked with diverse populations, ranging from individuals coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma to those managing chronic mental illnesses. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the multifaceted nature of mental health and the importance of personalized treatment plans. I firmly believe that every individual deserves a tailored approach to care that addresses their unique circumstances and goals.
BNI Treatment Centers offers inpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential substance abuse and mental health treatment programs that are physician owned and operated. BNI provides acute stabilization and 24/7 monitoring by an experienced medical team for conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, oppositional defiance, bipolar disorder, and most other mental health conditions. For substance abuse and dual diagnosis conditions, BNI offers a medically monitored detoxification and rehabilitation program. The residential setting provides a safe and comfortable environment which helps the healing and recovery process.
BNI Treatment Centers offers inpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential substance abuse and mental health treatment programs that are physician owned and operated. BNI provides acute stabilization and 24/7 monitoring by an experienced medical team for conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, oppositional defiance, bipolar disorder, and most other mental health conditions. For substance abuse and dual diagnosis conditions, BNI offers a medically monitored detoxification and rehabilitation program. The residential setting provides a safe and comfortable environment which helps the healing and recovery process.
Are you feeling alone and exhausted, as though no one truly understands the daily battle you're fighting? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood changes, substance use, or a difficult life transition, you don't have to face it by yourself. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan. Together, we'll explore evidence-based medication management and therapeutic strategies to create a personalized plan that promotes meaningful symptom relief, improved daily functioning, and lasting well-being.
Are you feeling alone and exhausted, as though no one truly understands the daily battle you're fighting? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood changes, substance use, or a difficult life transition, you don't have to face it by yourself. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan. Together, we'll explore evidence-based medication management and therapeutic strategies to create a personalized plan that promotes meaningful symptom relief, improved daily functioning, and lasting well-being.
My name is Brittnai Johnson. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. I use a person-centered approach to therapy and have a broad focus, such as Trauma, LGBTQ+, Mood Disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and many others! I use person-centered care to create a safe, non-judgmental environment and cater to each person for an individualized treatment plan.
My name is Brittnai Johnson. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. I use a person-centered approach to therapy and have a broad focus, such as Trauma, LGBTQ+, Mood Disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and many others! I use person-centered care to create a safe, non-judgmental environment and cater to each person for an individualized treatment plan.
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FAQ - Alcohol Use Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with alcohol use disorder?
For many individuals, alcohol consumption is a normal part of social events or celebrations. However, alcohol use that becomes more frequent, risky, or disruptive to daily functioning may meet the clinical criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD). At this point, a psychiatric support can be an important step in addressing the issue. Psychiatrists who specialize in alcohol use disorder help individuals understand the psychological and physiological effects of drinking and offer support through therapy and, when appropriate, medications approved for alcohol-related treatment which can reduce cravings and support individuals in reducing or stopping alcohol use.
What does the assessment and treatment planning process involve?
Seeing a psychiatrist for alcohol-related concerns typically begins with an assessment of the person's drinking habits, as well as a screening for any co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or trauma-related disorders. This evaluation informs the treatment plan and helps determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or if a higher level of intervention is needed first—such as medically supervised detoxification or an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Once the appropriate level of care is established, the psychiatrist works with the client to develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs and recovery goals. Psychiatric treatment for alcohol use disorders often incorporates evidence-based therapies, including motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and relapse prevention planning. Depending on the client's goals, treatment may focus on either moderation or complete abstinence. In some cases, psychiatrists may also coordinate with other members of the client's care team, such as primary care providers or addiction specialists, to ensure an integrated approach.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in alcohol use disorder?
The Psychology Today online directory is a valuable resource for finding psychiatrists (MDs) or psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in alcohol use. Users can filter providers based on specialty, insurance accepted, fees, location, and personal identity preferences—such as gender, cultural background, or religious affiliation. Because not all providers treat alcohol-related conditions, it is important to verify a psychiatrist's experience with alcohol use disorder. When contacting a provider, consider asking about their specific experience treating alcohol-related issues, as well as their approach to both medication management and behavioral therapy. This is especially important for individuals seeking a particular type of treatment approach, such as harm reduction or abstinence-based care.