Substance Use Therapists in Arcadia, CA

Sometimes when life throws us a curve ball, or when we are dealing with a more chronic, ongoing challenge, talking to a therapist can help us see our inner strengths and abilities which can help us successfully navigate through these challenging times. Talking to a therapist can also help us push ourselves to reach even greater personal goals.

Hello, you fantastic human, you! Are you looking for a trustworthy guide to walk with you on the path towards meaning and purpose? I work with clients whose challenges may relate to anxiety, depression, identity, spiritual wounding, sexual abuse and other traumas, and substance use . Are you curious about exploring where you've been and determining where you're heading in your story through the use of imagination and creative expression?

Are you tired of feeling as if you are taking five steps forward only to take fifty steps back? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, and/or mood swings? Are you or a family member struggling with excessive drinking or addiction? Are you wanting to feel confident in yourself? Do you want to have a safe space where you can talk and feel heard, respected, and acknowledged? I have been honored to assist individuals, couples and families who struggle with addiction, alcoholism, mental health as well as other complex trauma issues for over ten years.

Allow me to assist you in finding potential solutions to obstacles and challenges that you may be facing by guiding you to rediscovering your resiliency. It is my hope to help you bring forth and strengthen your personal capabilities. We will focus on utilizing effective coping strategies to manage challenging emotions, and work on enhancing your personal strengths.

My mission is to empower those that I work with to have meaningful connections to themselves and the world around them.I specialize in supporting individuals, couples and families who are in transition - specifically, if a family member is in treatment or struggling with abuse, trauma, eating disorders or chemical dependency. It is very important to me that I respect my clients' philosophies, values and goals in therapy. As I work with a family, I'm sensitive to the experience of being invited in and I only offer solutions that fit within the family culture.

Welcome to my profile! I am glad you are here looking for answers, support and help. Choosing a therapist or a life coach is a key step forward in your journey toward greater health, happiness, success, love and joy. If you are struggling with certain feelings like anxiety, depression, grief, anger or shame, or with problematic destructive behaviors or habits, there is hope. You will find in my practice a warm and caring environment to explore and resolve these challenges and issues. My goal is to help you create a better and more enjoyable life by using a variety of approaches and therapeutic processes tailored just for you.!

Living with mental illness can feel or seem like a curse at times as it can make tasks in your daily life difficult. You may at times struggle with loneliness as others may not fully understand what you are going through mentally and emotionally. I understand how that feels as I have gone through the same feelings and emotions managing my own mental illness. However, your mental illness does not define who you are. As your therapist my goal is to assist and empower you to address the factors/stressors (e.g., personal, familial/social, spiritual, academic etc.) that you experience.

At Selah Counseling Center, we are passionate about empowering individuals, couples, and families improve their quality of life in the face of adversity. In this healing journey, therapy is a collaborative process where you discover your inner strengths that aids in overcoming life's challenges and promote personal growth. It is about helping you make connections and resolve issues at its roots in a safe nonjudgmental environment and treating you as a whole person body, mind, soul, and spirit.

Life is a journey that takes us in many different directions. On this journey we encounter various barriers, bumps and ditches that leave us feeling disconnected, stressed, anxious, depressed, confused and frustrated. As your therapist, I am passionate about empowering my clients and my goal is to collaboratively help you to heal, resolve and work through issues, identify and explore your strengths and reconnect with yourself and others in the way you envision. I offer a place that is welcoming, friendly, empathetic, supportive, nonjudgmental and safe.

Are you experiencing anxiety, stress, chaos, overwhelm, self-esteem issues, life transitions or relationship issues? Good for you for having the courage to find support for yourself. I help you through your highs and lows, supporting you in being kinder to yourself managing your life, finding the strength and courage to have healthy boundaries, adapting supportive changes, and getting more enjoyment out of life being the best version of yourself.

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. The troubles in our relationships can feel impossible to overcome. As a result feelings of depression, anger, and anxiety often occur. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I have helped many people overcome these debilitating emotions, improve their relationships, and move on to lead lives that are more fulfilling. My specialties include working with families, couples and individuals who have been impacted by addiction, childhood trauma, grief and loss, and change of life issues.

At Soultenders, we have a variety of therapists with different backgrounds to offer individuals the opportunity to see how therapy works. It is not what is done, but rather how the therapeutic relationship feels that determines whether the therapy will work.

Have you noticed changes in attention, memory, or every day functioning? Have you felt unclear about what to do and want a clear diagnosis? A variety of conditions impact our brain functioning and influence how we function at home, school, and work. Fortunately, psychological testing and neuropsychological assessments can help answer questions in a detailed and thorough way.

Self-exploration is probably the most challenging but highly rewarding journey you can take in your life. The narrative you hold about yourself is based on your lived experiences. It's a combination of controlled and uncontrolled events. It's often the uncontrolled events/experiences in your life that take a gripping hold, disempower you, frighten you and disable your ability to function. Getting control of your circumstances is truly liberating. Reaching that freedom of choice takes courage, perseverance, resilience and grit. Let’s access all of those strengths within you and get started.

Colin is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in private practice with offices in Arcadia and Hacienda Heights. He specializes in individual (adult and adolescent) and couples therapy. Colin received his education and training from the University of California, Irvine (BA in 2010) and USC (MA in 2014). Colin specializes in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorder, relationship and marriage counseling (i.e., improving the overall efficacy and satisfaction of love and intimacy), sexual and gender identity issues, and life and career changes and adjustments.

It is a privilege to come alongside my clients to help them, whether it be in receiving healing from past trauma, gaining insight into what drives their behavior or developing more effective ways of being in relationship with those they love. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental space for my clients: child or adult; single or in a relationship; of all religions (or none): all ethnic backgrounds, all sexual/gender identities; basically all persons who are willing to allow me the opportunity of working with them to achieve their therapeutic goals.

A client is their own best advocate and source of information for their own treatment and life success. I will help guide you to find and embrace your own resilience and strength. Whether it's working through relationship, family, or issues you are struggling with within yourself, we can work together to find helpful strategies to leave behind the unhelpful coping patterns.

I have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I have experience working with various issues including Depression, Anxiety, relationship conflict or end of relationships, life transitions, abuse, and trauma.

Life can be really overwhelming at times. On a societal and individual level, many of us have had to figure out "how to do life" or at least attempt to, by trying to find a balance between so many key aspects of our lives that are sometimes in conflicts of interest. Whether this overwhelming feeling has pushed you towards depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, or even a sense of disconnection from your own self, know that you are not alone. Your feelings are more than valid and you deserve to be heard, valued, and understood for you who are, truly at your core.