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Julie M Hayden
Psychologist, MRS, MACP, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
(844) 262-8310 View (844) 262-8310
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Leslie Salas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
Leslie Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2023. Leslie, as a first-generation Mexican American, is passionate about providing mental health support to those who are bilingual or monolingual (Spanish/English). She understands and empathizes with the challenges faced by individuals coming to the United States. Leslie offers Evidence-Based Therapy approaches such as DBT, ACT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Leslie Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2023. Leslie, as a first-generation Mexican American, is passionate about providing mental health support to those who are bilingual or monolingual (Spanish/English). She understands and empathizes with the challenges faced by individuals coming to the United States. Leslie offers Evidence-Based Therapy approaches such as DBT, ACT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.
(858) 585-4744 View (858) 585-4744
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Alcohol Detox San Diego | Drug Rehabs San Diego
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, RADT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101
Best alcohol detox San Diego and drug rehabs San Diego near me Escondido, California providing inpatient, intensive outpatient and alcohol and drug detox centers. When seeking drug rehabs La Jolla substance abuse rehabilitation centers it's critical to find evidence based addiction treatment. The detoxification process and continues in inpatient residential and IOP treatments. A large amount of people that need addiction treatment medical care around drug rehabs San Diego. We teach relapse prevention and include the 12-steps at all of our facilities. We at Harmony Grover Recovery drug rehabs Escondido can help you today.
Best alcohol detox San Diego and drug rehabs San Diego near me Escondido, California providing inpatient, intensive outpatient and alcohol and drug detox centers. When seeking drug rehabs La Jolla substance abuse rehabilitation centers it's critical to find evidence based addiction treatment. The detoxification process and continues in inpatient residential and IOP treatments. A large amount of people that need addiction treatment medical care around drug rehabs San Diego. We teach relapse prevention and include the 12-steps at all of our facilities. We at Harmony Grover Recovery drug rehabs Escondido can help you today.
(442) 233-3478 View (442) 233-3478
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Sharon Boivin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92123
Sharon Boivin is a clinical psychologist who has been practicing since 1996. She graduated from California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) with a masters and a Ph. D in clinical psychology. Her undergraduate degree from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is also in psychology. Dr. Boivin believes in an integrated approach to treatment and working collaboratively with patients to set treatment goals. She often uses individualized homework to help those who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Sharon Boivin is a clinical psychologist who has been practicing since 1996. She graduated from California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) with a masters and a Ph. D in clinical psychology. Her undergraduate degree from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is also in psychology. Dr. Boivin believes in an integrated approach to treatment and working collaboratively with patients to set treatment goals. She often uses individualized homework to help those who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
(858) 758-3301 View (858) 758-3301
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Che Leseur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130
Che LeSeur is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and licensed since 1999. Che is of mixed background, African-American and West Indian descent. Che earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1990. She later earned her Master of Social Work degree in 1994 from San Diego State University. She later earned her Master of Psychology degree in 2006 from Alliant International University, CSPP with a clinical psychology and forensic psychology emphasis.
Che LeSeur is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and licensed since 1999. Che is of mixed background, African-American and West Indian descent. Che earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1990. She later earned her Master of Social Work degree in 1994 from San Diego State University. She later earned her Master of Psychology degree in 2006 from Alliant International University, CSPP with a clinical psychology and forensic psychology emphasis.
(858) 544-1419 View (858) 544-1419
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Dora Gilbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92120
Dr. Gilbert incorporates her cultural experience, educator knowledge, and interest in families and children into her therapeutic work. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist she focuses on treating families, adults, adolescents and children through a family-systems approach. She works with individuals and/or families to overcome lifetime challenges and provide assistance to create a meaningful balanced life.
Dr. Gilbert incorporates her cultural experience, educator knowledge, and interest in families and children into her therapeutic work. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist she focuses on treating families, adults, adolescents and children through a family-systems approach. She works with individuals and/or families to overcome lifetime challenges and provide assistance to create a meaningful balanced life.
(858) 786-0380 View (858) 786-0380
Dusti Romans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
Dusti D. Romans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2013. She has a Masters in Social Work from USC. Change only happens during difficult times. Dusti wants to stand by you through these times while giving you the skills to be able to handle the challenges of life on your own. Dusti loves her pets and works with local shelters and rescues and fosters often.
Dusti D. Romans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2013. She has a Masters in Social Work from USC. Change only happens during difficult times. Dusti wants to stand by you through these times while giving you the skills to be able to handle the challenges of life on your own. Dusti loves her pets and works with local shelters and rescues and fosters often.
(858) 346-5673 View (858) 346-5673
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Christiana Silva
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101
Dr. Silva is the Chief Behavior Health Officer for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Dr. Silva is the Chief Behavior Health Officer for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
(619) 916-4099 View (619) 916-4099
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Shanmei Lo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
Sammie Lo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2013. Sammie has worked with many diverse populations, child and family services, foster care, family reunification, in schools, and with couples. She has specialty training with addiction, couple relationship, family dynamic, postpartum, multi-generation parenting influence, motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapy. If you feel lost about life and want to find someone to walk with you in this path to discover options and opportunities, come find Sammie.
Sammie Lo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2013. Sammie has worked with many diverse populations, child and family services, foster care, family reunification, in schools, and with couples. She has specialty training with addiction, couple relationship, family dynamic, postpartum, multi-generation parenting influence, motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapy. If you feel lost about life and want to find someone to walk with you in this path to discover options and opportunities, come find Sammie.
(858) 371-7282 View (858) 371-7282
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Helena Dow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130
Dr. Helena Dow is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a 2006 graduate of California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), where she obtained a doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Dow is additionally a graduate of San Diego State University, where she obtained a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2000 and a Master of Arts equivalent degree in Multicultural Educational counseling, CBB program, in 2017. Dr. Dow is also certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with an emphasis on couples therapy, as well as in chemical dependency.
Dr. Helena Dow is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a 2006 graduate of California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), where she obtained a doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Dow is additionally a graduate of San Diego State University, where she obtained a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2000 and a Master of Arts equivalent degree in Multicultural Educational counseling, CBB program, in 2017. Dr. Dow is also certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with an emphasis on couples therapy, as well as in chemical dependency.
(858) 326-9652 View (858) 326-9652
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Romelia Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92120
Romelia is a Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing since 2015. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Southern California Seminary. She has vast experience doing individual, couples, and group therapy in private and group practices. Romelia believes that healing, restoration, and recovery are obtainable. She believes mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health. Romelia utilizes different therapeutic approaches during sessions depending on people's background, experiences, and people's goals.
Romelia is a Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing since 2015. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Southern California Seminary. She has vast experience doing individual, couples, and group therapy in private and group practices. Romelia believes that healing, restoration, and recovery are obtainable. She believes mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health. Romelia utilizes different therapeutic approaches during sessions depending on people's background, experiences, and people's goals.
(858) 786-1505 View (858) 786-1505
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Myel Joy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92120
Myel has a Master of Social Work degree from San Diego State University, with an emphasis in Psychotherapy and Mental Health. And over twenty-five years of clinical experience, working with adults, children, and families. In addition to private practice, Myel has worked in a variety of settings, including; inpatient and out-patient facilities (both psychiatric and chemical dependency) and in a variety of mental health related capacities; therapist, clinical coordinator and program director. Myel primarily uses CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), though calls from many theoretical approaches.
Myel has a Master of Social Work degree from San Diego State University, with an emphasis in Psychotherapy and Mental Health. And over twenty-five years of clinical experience, working with adults, children, and families. In addition to private practice, Myel has worked in a variety of settings, including; inpatient and out-patient facilities (both psychiatric and chemical dependency) and in a variety of mental health related capacities; therapist, clinical coordinator and program director. Myel primarily uses CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), though calls from many theoretical approaches.
(858) 786-2164 View (858) 786-2164
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Theokratia Psychotherapy Professional Corporation
Marriage & Family Therapist, PSY, LMFT, MA, Dr
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101
Our group of therapists treats all forms: individual, families, couples, etc. We enjoy working with couples (premarital couples, married couples, divorcing and divorced couples, co-parenting couples). Our client is the relationship and our goal is that you would experience new life in your relationship.
Our group of therapists treats all forms: individual, families, couples, etc. We enjoy working with couples (premarital couples, married couples, divorcing and divorced couples, co-parenting couples). Our client is the relationship and our goal is that you would experience new life in your relationship.
(858) 251-8152 View (858) 251-8152
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Richard Bladh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92120
Mental health therapist with 25 years experience. Working with ages 5 and up. Couples counseling, individual counseling, family counseling. Focus on CBT and family systems theory.
Mental health therapist with 25 years experience. Working with ages 5 and up. Couples counseling, individual counseling, family counseling. Focus on CBT and family systems theory.
(858) 321-8649 View (858) 321-8649
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Richard Benfante
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92120
Rich Benfante treats patients starting at 10 year old. Rich Benfante is a Licensed MFT with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. He has experience working with adolescents, adults, and families providing individual, crisis, and family therapy to clients who come from different socio-economical backgrounds with a vast array of mental health needs. Rich has experience working in schools, residential programs, and in the community. He has also worked with foster youth, persons on probation, victims of violence and abuse, military and law enforcement, clients struggling with substance issues, and persons of faith.
Rich Benfante treats patients starting at 10 year old. Rich Benfante is a Licensed MFT with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. He has experience working with adolescents, adults, and families providing individual, crisis, and family therapy to clients who come from different socio-economical backgrounds with a vast array of mental health needs. Rich has experience working in schools, residential programs, and in the community. He has also worked with foster youth, persons on probation, victims of violence and abuse, military and law enforcement, clients struggling with substance issues, and persons of faith.
(858) 786-0318 View (858) 786-0318
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Karly Bastrire
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
Karly Bastrire is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2020. Karly provides evidence-based treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of challenges such as mood disorders (e. g. anxiety, depression), trauma, behavioral issues, personality disorders, and help transitioning through different stages of life. Karly is passionate about utilizing an integrated approach and providing individualized treatment to each patient that allows them to develop coping skills and the personal insight needed to improve their overall functioning and expand their quality of life.
Karly Bastrire is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2020. Karly provides evidence-based treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of challenges such as mood disorders (e. g. anxiety, depression), trauma, behavioral issues, personality disorders, and help transitioning through different stages of life. Karly is passionate about utilizing an integrated approach and providing individualized treatment to each patient that allows them to develop coping skills and the personal insight needed to improve their overall functioning and expand their quality of life.
(858) 753-4152 View (858) 753-4152
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Megan Anderson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92123
Dr. Anderson has over 25 years of experience providing clinical psychology services for people of all ages and backgrounds. She utilizes a variety of psychological interventions based on individualized needs and personalities to create new neural pathways that can help heal trauma, persistent anxiety and depression, problematic behaviors and creating a sense of purpose and passion in life. She blends psycho education, assessment and a variety of techniques with hands on activities, personal acceptance and a sense of humor.
Dr. Anderson has over 25 years of experience providing clinical psychology services for people of all ages and backgrounds. She utilizes a variety of psychological interventions based on individualized needs and personalities to create new neural pathways that can help heal trauma, persistent anxiety and depression, problematic behaviors and creating a sense of purpose and passion in life. She blends psycho education, assessment and a variety of techniques with hands on activities, personal acceptance and a sense of humor.
(858) 901-7168 View (858) 901-7168
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Mary Bosker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92120
Dr. Bosker's Mission: - to restore hope to those who have lost hope - to help people improve their sense of self-worth, value, and purpose in life - to facilitate healing, recovery, and personal growth in a safe harbor of compassion and understanding Dr. Bosker is the first in her family to be born in the U. S. and also the first to earn a doctoral degree. She earned her Bachelors degree from Hope College in 1993. She majored in psychology, but also studied various languages and religions, and lived overseas for half a year.
Dr. Bosker's Mission: - to restore hope to those who have lost hope - to help people improve their sense of self-worth, value, and purpose in life - to facilitate healing, recovery, and personal growth in a safe harbor of compassion and understanding Dr. Bosker is the first in her family to be born in the U. S. and also the first to earn a doctoral degree. She earned her Bachelors degree from Hope College in 1993. She majored in psychology, but also studied various languages and religions, and lived overseas for half a year.
(858) 331-1731 View (858) 331-1731
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Kirsten Molina
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92123
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space in which my clients can freely explore, challenge, and eventually transform the parts of themselves that are in need of attention. I strive to validate and empower my clients, providing them with new tools and strategies to help create the changes they desire in their lives. My holistic approach integrates the mind, body and spirit as an essential part of the healing process. My approach focuses on building trust and rapport with my clients. I believe that the client-therapist relationship is paramount to a successful outcome.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space in which my clients can freely explore, challenge, and eventually transform the parts of themselves that are in need of attention. I strive to validate and empower my clients, providing them with new tools and strategies to help create the changes they desire in their lives. My holistic approach integrates the mind, body and spirit as an essential part of the healing process. My approach focuses on building trust and rapport with my clients. I believe that the client-therapist relationship is paramount to a successful outcome.
(858) 786-1425 View (858) 786-1425
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Cynthia Mcgregor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92123
Cyndi McGregor is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. She has experience in life transitions, communication, anxiety issues and depression from her experiences training and working in hospice and addiction fields aiding clients challenge by these and other life issues. She utilizes interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused to Psychodynamic approaches.
Cyndi McGregor is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. She has experience in life transitions, communication, anxiety issues and depression from her experiences training and working in hospice and addiction fields aiding clients challenge by these and other life issues. She utilizes interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused to Psychodynamic approaches.
(858) 321-8343 View (858) 321-8343
Alcohol Use Therapists

Are there specific medications for alcohol use?

There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.

How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.