Therapists in California
Anahita Kia
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91302
Have you been feeling heightened levels of stress, sadness, or general dissatisfaction with your life? Are you engaging in unhealthy patterns of behavior, abusing substances, or staying in unhappy relationships out of complacency or fear? I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing emotional and relational issues, including separation and divorce, codependency, addiction, panic, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, and women's health issues. Together, we will work to identify and understand the issues at hand, reduce your distress, and help you live a life that feels more productive and fulfilling.
Have you been feeling heightened levels of stress, sadness, or general dissatisfaction with your life? Are you engaging in unhealthy patterns of behavior, abusing substances, or staying in unhappy relationships out of complacency or fear? I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing emotional and relational issues, including separation and divorce, codependency, addiction, panic, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, and women's health issues. Together, we will work to identify and understand the issues at hand, reduce your distress, and help you live a life that feels more productive and fulfilling.
Ron McCormack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
My specialties include substance abuse and relationship issues.
In-person therapy is where it’s at! Have you tried in-person therapy? If yes, then you know the power it can have to help. If no, then I urge you to reach out and schedule - with me or another therapist with an office. Let isolation be over. Being private with things is good, as far as it goes but doesn’t do much to move us out of endless loops or confusing despair. I have no agenda for you but to be well. What can I do to help?
My specialties include substance abuse and relationship issues.
In-person therapy is where it’s at! Have you tried in-person therapy? If yes, then you know the power it can have to help. If no, then I urge you to reach out and schedule - with me or another therapist with an office. Let isolation be over. Being private with things is good, as far as it goes but doesn’t do much to move us out of endless loops or confusing despair. I have no agenda for you but to be well. What can I do to help?
Dr. Margie Mirell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AASECT, Imago
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Struggling with conflicts within yourself and with others? To help you recover and gain a sense of healthy self-esteem, I have specialized techniques for dealing with complex trauma, PTSD, sexual issues, addiction, relationship issues, disordered eating, and grief. Sometimes we need to talk it out. Not for sympathy, but to find truth that guides us to our purpose and peace within ourselves. Discover satisfaction in every aspect of your life. I can teach you to avoid pain, change behavior patterns, and dialogue for more creative, productive, and healing solutions.
Struggling with conflicts within yourself and with others? To help you recover and gain a sense of healthy self-esteem, I have specialized techniques for dealing with complex trauma, PTSD, sexual issues, addiction, relationship issues, disordered eating, and grief. Sometimes we need to talk it out. Not for sympathy, but to find truth that guides us to our purpose and peace within ourselves. Discover satisfaction in every aspect of your life. I can teach you to avoid pain, change behavior patterns, and dialogue for more creative, productive, and healing solutions.
Personalized Recovery
LVN, Caddac
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Initial assessment with an addiction specialist and MD, vitamin infused I.
Many of our clients are professionals in their community and prefer the privacy and convenience of an in home Detox plan. Personalized Recovery offers an affordable alternative to inpatient treatment with upscale amenities. Our treatment team always maintains your confidentiality while keeping you as safe and comfortable as possible. We want to help you heal from addiction and find your passion for Life again.
Initial assessment with an addiction specialist and MD, vitamin infused I.
Many of our clients are professionals in their community and prefer the privacy and convenience of an in home Detox plan. Personalized Recovery offers an affordable alternative to inpatient treatment with upscale amenities. Our treatment team always maintains your confidentiality while keeping you as safe and comfortable as possible. We want to help you heal from addiction and find your passion for Life again.
Brenda S Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, CATC
Verified Verified
Paso Robles, CA 93446
I have been a professional counselor since 2009 when I became a certified addiction specialist.
Life is truly a mystery. One day, all can seem well and other days can leave you wondering what just happened. One certainty, change is inevitable. I am passionate about helping people cultivate their best self, which in turn, reflects the quality of our relationships. If you are feeling stuck, unmotivated, depressed, anxious or just unsatisfied with your life, know that change is possible. I engage in the counseling process from a client centered, solution focused and strength based approach. I offer a safe, confidential space to help you explore core beliefs or core issues that often govern our way of life.
I have been a professional counselor since 2009 when I became a certified addiction specialist.
Life is truly a mystery. One day, all can seem well and other days can leave you wondering what just happened. One certainty, change is inevitable. I am passionate about helping people cultivate their best self, which in turn, reflects the quality of our relationships. If you are feeling stuck, unmotivated, depressed, anxious or just unsatisfied with your life, know that change is possible. I engage in the counseling process from a client centered, solution focused and strength based approach. I offer a safe, confidential space to help you explore core beliefs or core issues that often govern our way of life.
Cheryl Maddern
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505 (Online Only)
I also offer affordable workshops about parenting teens, communication skills, healthy boundaries, substance abuse, codependence.
I join my clients in their journey to seek happiness and peace by offering a healing relationship and experience as a mental health professional. I listen to what a client's strengths and challenges are to achieving the life they want. I design treatment ideas to specifically address each person. I have extensive experience in successfully treating anxiety, depression, substance abuse, dual diagnosis and bipolar disorder, parenting, divorce, couples therapy and many other issues. I help clients by providing techniques, tools, conversation and support and not to feel alone on the path to wellness.
I also offer affordable workshops about parenting teens, communication skills, healthy boundaries, substance abuse, codependence.
I join my clients in their journey to seek happiness and peace by offering a healing relationship and experience as a mental health professional. I listen to what a client's strengths and challenges are to achieving the life they want. I design treatment ideas to specifically address each person. I have extensive experience in successfully treating anxiety, depression, substance abuse, dual diagnosis and bipolar disorder, parenting, divorce, couples therapy and many other issues. I help clients by providing techniques, tools, conversation and support and not to feel alone on the path to wellness.
Charles Richard Nesbitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palm Desert, CA 92211 (Online Only)
I have personal experience with cancer and addiction myself.
I accept insurance through an online platform. Once we connect, I can have them contact you for onboarding. I have listed the insurance plans I accept on this page. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) certified and EMDR trained. I specialize in trauma work and substance abuse. I have worked in the field of substance abuse treatment since 2008. I am 19 years clean from all substances. I am also a survivor of stage 3 lung cancer. I strive to meet my clients where they are and gently suggest tools to help achieve the change they are looking for. I truly want to help.
I have personal experience with cancer and addiction myself.
I accept insurance through an online platform. Once we connect, I can have them contact you for onboarding. I have listed the insurance plans I accept on this page. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) certified and EMDR trained. I specialize in trauma work and substance abuse. I have worked in the field of substance abuse treatment since 2008. I am 19 years clean from all substances. I am also a survivor of stage 3 lung cancer. I strive to meet my clients where they are and gently suggest tools to help achieve the change they are looking for. I truly want to help.
Mescal Wasilewski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90067 (Online Only)
I’ve worked in the field of addiction and mental health for over 20 years, helping to treat clients with a range of diagnosis and difficulties. Much of my work has been with those suffering from addiction and various mental health issues, as well as extensive work with adolescent clients.
I’ve worked in the field of addiction and mental health for over 20 years, helping to treat clients with a range of diagnosis and difficulties. Much of my work has been with those suffering from addiction and various mental health issues, as well as extensive work with adolescent clients.
Interventions and Beyond / Roberto A Henderson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW(C) , CADCIII, ICADCII, SUDCIII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90815
I am accepting new clients. I have over 33 years of experience in the field of counseling and addiction treatment. I know I can help you and your family in developing an effective approach to get the treatment necessary, change the course of your lives as well as gain freedom from the grip of addiction. " Book Knowledge " helps but I also have 35 years of personal recovery from addiction to draw from and make effective assessments to help the entire family deal with the crisis. Professional help increases the likelihood of success by 400%. My specialties are addictions, co-dependency, family dynamics and anger management
I am accepting new clients. I have over 33 years of experience in the field of counseling and addiction treatment. I know I can help you and your family in developing an effective approach to get the treatment necessary, change the course of your lives as well as gain freedom from the grip of addiction. " Book Knowledge " helps but I also have 35 years of personal recovery from addiction to draw from and make effective assessments to help the entire family deal with the crisis. Professional help increases the likelihood of success by 400%. My specialties are addictions, co-dependency, family dynamics and anger management
Robert Scholz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed mental health professional for over 20 years, I have expertise in the areas of anxiety, depression, addiction, men's issues, career coaching, sports psych, couples/ family therapy, trauma and young adult health.
Thanks for your interest in my practice. My clients are often high-achievers, yet struggling to stay afloat in other aspects of their life. Men and women professionals often seek out my psychotherapy and coaching services when they find themselves stuck in long-standing patterns of addictive behaviors, anxiety and depression or when faced with learning how to manage a significant change in their personal or business life. I provide an empathic ear and will also challenge you in ways to help you meet your goals. I help clients gain focus, develop options and increase the motivation needed to make meaningful, sustainable changes.
As a licensed mental health professional for over 20 years, I have expertise in the areas of anxiety, depression, addiction, men's issues, career coaching, sports psych, couples/ family therapy, trauma and young adult health.
Thanks for your interest in my practice. My clients are often high-achievers, yet struggling to stay afloat in other aspects of their life. Men and women professionals often seek out my psychotherapy and coaching services when they find themselves stuck in long-standing patterns of addictive behaviors, anxiety and depression or when faced with learning how to manage a significant change in their personal or business life. I provide an empathic ear and will also challenge you in ways to help you meet your goals. I help clients gain focus, develop options and increase the motivation needed to make meaningful, sustainable changes.
Rodrigo Dasilva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I understand how shame affects many of us and its correlation to issues such as addiction and difficulties with intimacy.
I am currently seeing clients in California and New York and Florida States. I believe Psychotherapy is a collaborative venture that can help people lead a fulfilling life and maintain healthy relationships. In our work together my intention is to create a judgement-free space where I can understand your personal experience and nurture and support you in your journey towards authenticity and change. If you suffer with states of depression, anxiety, or loneliness, or you feel generally dissatisfied with aspects of your life, through our work together we can explore skills and tools that move you toward growth
I understand how shame affects many of us and its correlation to issues such as addiction and difficulties with intimacy.
I am currently seeing clients in California and New York and Florida States. I believe Psychotherapy is a collaborative venture that can help people lead a fulfilling life and maintain healthy relationships. In our work together my intention is to create a judgement-free space where I can understand your personal experience and nurture and support you in your journey towards authenticity and change. If you suffer with states of depression, anxiety, or loneliness, or you feel generally dissatisfied with aspects of your life, through our work together we can explore skills and tools that move you toward growth
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92663 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients: Are you feeling unhappy, stuck, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with relationship issues, work stress, or challenges with family members? Are you or your loved ones struggling with addiction? Together, we can explore your current behaviors and beliefs and begin to unpack how your experiences from the past may be impeding your ability to live peacefully and purposefully in the present.
Accepting New Clients: Are you feeling unhappy, stuck, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with relationship issues, work stress, or challenges with family members? Are you or your loved ones struggling with addiction? Together, we can explore your current behaviors and beliefs and begin to unpack how your experiences from the past may be impeding your ability to live peacefully and purposefully in the present.
Jennifer Berger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Life can be extremely challenging when dealing with the impact of the past or when facing current life-changing experiences. I'm a licensed clinical social worker who is experienced in the area of substance abuse disorders, trauma, life transitions, and mood disorders. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families in a collaborative way. I use my knowledge and experience of the recovery process to approach each client with respect to their individual needs.
Life can be extremely challenging when dealing with the impact of the past or when facing current life-changing experiences. I'm a licensed clinical social worker who is experienced in the area of substance abuse disorders, trauma, life transitions, and mood disorders. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families in a collaborative way. I use my knowledge and experience of the recovery process to approach each client with respect to their individual needs.
Christine Rivlin
Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94609
I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing addiction issues, and eating disorders.
I work primarily with adults who are wanting to manage symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I will be with you on your path to discovery, recovery, and finding the person you would like to become. I approach therapy with a client-centered approach in order to create a safe, comfortable space for you to share and express yourself, and your vulnerabilities. We will explore healthy ways to process your trauma, regulate difficult emotions, and restore broken relationships. I believe the trust built between Client and Therapist is powerful, and necessary in order to help you through your healing journey.
I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing addiction issues, and eating disorders.
I work primarily with adults who are wanting to manage symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I will be with you on your path to discovery, recovery, and finding the person you would like to become. I approach therapy with a client-centered approach in order to create a safe, comfortable space for you to share and express yourself, and your vulnerabilities. We will explore healthy ways to process your trauma, regulate difficult emotions, and restore broken relationships. I believe the trust built between Client and Therapist is powerful, and necessary in order to help you through your healing journey.
Joshua Matthews
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90803
A main specialty of mine is treating addiction, and I'm an original researcher and theorist in the field.
I provide holistic psychotherapy to help my clients create a more joyful and fulfilling life for themselves. I work well with a wide variety of psychoemotional problems. These include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions. Relationship difficulties are a specialty of mine and I take a lot of joy in helping people improve their relationship life. My approach is different than most therapy and psychiatry in that it's not just about reducing symptoms, it's about each person's unique prescription for happiness.
A main specialty of mine is treating addiction, and I'm an original researcher and theorist in the field.
I provide holistic psychotherapy to help my clients create a more joyful and fulfilling life for themselves. I work well with a wide variety of psychoemotional problems. These include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions. Relationship difficulties are a specialty of mine and I take a lot of joy in helping people improve their relationship life. My approach is different than most therapy and psychiatry in that it's not just about reducing symptoms, it's about each person's unique prescription for happiness.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
I have extensive experience working with clients dealing with addiction, substance abuse & dependence, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, women's issues, life transitions.
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, supportive environment where you can work on reaching a higher level of personal satisfaction, fulfillment and happiness? I support the idea that each individual has great freedom in directing his or her own future and resolving past issues as well as a large capacity for achieving personal growth. I believe it is important to remember that everyone's challenges and concerns are unique to them. I take a humanistic approach to psychotherapy. I am flexible in utilizing a variety of theoretical
orientations depending upon the client, their personal issues, and communication style.
I have extensive experience working with clients dealing with addiction, substance abuse & dependence, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, women's issues, life transitions.
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, supportive environment where you can work on reaching a higher level of personal satisfaction, fulfillment and happiness? I support the idea that each individual has great freedom in directing his or her own future and resolving past issues as well as a large capacity for achieving personal growth. I believe it is important to remember that everyone's challenges and concerns are unique to them. I take a humanistic approach to psychotherapy. I am flexible in utilizing a variety of theoretical
orientations depending upon the client, their personal issues, and communication style.
Meg Elam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
I have deep experience working with individuals that are struggling with addiction as well as coming alongside families that are facing overwhelming emotions surrounding their loved ones’ addiction.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling with relationships and having trouble embracing life to its fullest? Does facing the day seem more challenging and overwhelming than it ought to? I would love to assist you to make some positive changes in your life.
I have deep experience working with individuals that are struggling with addiction as well as coming alongside families that are facing overwhelming emotions surrounding their loved ones’ addiction.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling with relationships and having trouble embracing life to its fullest? Does facing the day seem more challenging and overwhelming than it ought to? I would love to assist you to make some positive changes in your life.
Guiding Hope Marriage and Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calimesa, CA 92320
Have you noticed an an increase in anxiety, chronic stress, loss of sleep or experiencing difficulty due to depression, difficulty within relationships, isolation or create behaviors that are harmful? Has life begun to feel like it is rocking you to our core and beginning to feel like life is unmanageable? If you are experiencing effects of trauma, mental health feeling unstable, addiction, individual, martial, family issues, teens, adjustment concerns, we are here to walk with you as we learn to understand the inner truth with healthy coping skills and restoration of strength to embrace life with all it has to offer.
Have you noticed an an increase in anxiety, chronic stress, loss of sleep or experiencing difficulty due to depression, difficulty within relationships, isolation or create behaviors that are harmful? Has life begun to feel like it is rocking you to our core and beginning to feel like life is unmanageable? If you are experiencing effects of trauma, mental health feeling unstable, addiction, individual, martial, family issues, teens, adjustment concerns, we are here to walk with you as we learn to understand the inner truth with healthy coping skills and restoration of strength to embrace life with all it has to offer.
William G Valdivia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90404
I meet every day with people who are overcoming worry, depression, dissatisfaction and conflict to find greater joy, and fulfillment in their life. My specialties include working with depression/anxiety, OCD/ADD, personality disorders, and addiction. I also have expertise in working with the LGBTQQI community. My approach to psychotherapy is practical and interactive, providing the support and insight to help you resolve current issues and historical patterns. Through empathy and direct communication, I assist you in finding the solutions to life's adversities, challenges, and mental health.
I meet every day with people who are overcoming worry, depression, dissatisfaction and conflict to find greater joy, and fulfillment in their life. My specialties include working with depression/anxiety, OCD/ADD, personality disorders, and addiction. I also have expertise in working with the LGBTQQI community. My approach to psychotherapy is practical and interactive, providing the support and insight to help you resolve current issues and historical patterns. Through empathy and direct communication, I assist you in finding the solutions to life's adversities, challenges, and mental health.
Cesar Arevalo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC-II
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90815
I specialize in treating adults with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction by utilizing a variety of evidenced based modalities.
No one is immune to life’s difficulties. Life can be unpredictable, complex and challenging at times. We can feel stuck, becoming overwhelmed by fearful negative thoughts and overcome by intense emotions. I am here to help. My goal as a therapist is to offer guidance and support to individuals as they navigate through difficult issues, painful life events and learn to achieve personal growth. My professional training, clinical knowledge, and years of on-the-field experience help me to provide individuals with the tools to have a better quality of life.
I specialize in treating adults with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction by utilizing a variety of evidenced based modalities.
No one is immune to life’s difficulties. Life can be unpredictable, complex and challenging at times. We can feel stuck, becoming overwhelmed by fearful negative thoughts and overcome by intense emotions. I am here to help. My goal as a therapist is to offer guidance and support to individuals as they navigate through difficult issues, painful life events and learn to achieve personal growth. My professional training, clinical knowledge, and years of on-the-field experience help me to provide individuals with the tools to have a better quality of life.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.