Addiction Therapists in Berkeley, CA
With over 14 years of clinical experience, I help men and women, couples and families (especially adult siblings) address a variety forms of distress, from anxiety and depression, to addiction or just a general sense that something feels off in their lives in order to find more fulfillment and meaning.
I combine a natural enthusiasm for, and belief in, therapeutic work with a well rounded training background in body based therapy and relational psychoanalytic training. I meet my clients where they are, and use the here and now to inform what is occurring under the surface.
With over 14 years of clinical experience, I help men and women, couples and families (especially adult siblings) address a variety forms of distress, from anxiety and depression, to addiction or just a general sense that something feels off in their lives in order to find more fulfillment and meaning.
I combine a natural enthusiasm for, and belief in, therapeutic work with a well rounded training background in body based therapy and relational psychoanalytic training. I meet my clients where they are, and use the here and now to inform what is occurring under the surface.
While I welcome anyone who feels called to sit together, my approach resonates most with individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, survivors with C-PTSD, neurodivergent, highly sensitive and/or emotionally intense, artists, activists, immigrants, and/or children of immigrants, people who struggle with substance use and people who navigate non-ordinary states of consciousness.
It's hard to feel connected during times of crisis. Feeling lost, isolated, overwhelmed, scared and disconnected from your true self are all normal responses. I want you to know that you are not alone; you matter, no matter what you may be going through. I will meet you exactly where you are at and support you in growing towards where you want to go.
While I welcome anyone who feels called to sit together, my approach resonates most with individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, survivors with C-PTSD, neurodivergent, highly sensitive and/or emotionally intense, artists, activists, immigrants, and/or children of immigrants, people who struggle with substance use and people who navigate non-ordinary states of consciousness.
It's hard to feel connected during times of crisis. Feeling lost, isolated, overwhelmed, scared and disconnected from your true self are all normal responses. I want you to know that you are not alone; you matter, no matter what you may be going through. I will meet you exactly where you are at and support you in growing towards where you want to go.
I am a family systems psychotherapist working with individuals and families confronting complex mental health, behavioral, substance abuse and relational challenges that often break families apart.
Starting well in therapy means building trust and creating a path towards meeting your goals. For individuals we begin by getting clear on your goals and what currently stands in your way. With families we start by meeting together and getting to know one another. The focus is on supporting the whole family, not just the person who is most troubled.
I am a family systems psychotherapist working with individuals and families confronting complex mental health, behavioral, substance abuse and relational challenges that often break families apart.
Starting well in therapy means building trust and creating a path towards meeting your goals. For individuals we begin by getting clear on your goals and what currently stands in your way. With families we start by meeting together and getting to know one another. The focus is on supporting the whole family, not just the person who is most troubled.
I’m a Columbia-trained psychologist specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship challenges.
Unresolved trauma often echoes through how we connect with others, shaped by early family dynamics and attachment patterns. These old imprints can lead to conflict, withdrawal, or emotional distance. In therapy, we’ll trace the roots of these patterns and work toward building deeper trust, emotional balance, and more fulfilling relationships.
I’m a Columbia-trained psychologist specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship challenges.
Unresolved trauma often echoes through how we connect with others, shaped by early family dynamics and attachment patterns. These old imprints can lead to conflict, withdrawal, or emotional distance. In therapy, we’ll trace the roots of these patterns and work toward building deeper trust, emotional balance, and more fulfilling relationships.
Mena K Zaminsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94702
I am a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC) working with addictions since 1998.
People often begin therapy because they are in emotional pain or a crisis and need relief from their suffering. While difficult, it is often the catalyst that opens the door to creative life force and new possibilities in living in the world. Psychotherapy is a deeply personal, individualized, alchemical process. I serve clients in the areas of trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship issues, anxiety, addictions and self-development. I assist clients in not only getting relief from their suffering but also enhancing their personal and spiritual lives and having healthier relationships with themselves and others.
I am a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC) working with addictions since 1998.
People often begin therapy because they are in emotional pain or a crisis and need relief from their suffering. While difficult, it is often the catalyst that opens the door to creative life force and new possibilities in living in the world. Psychotherapy is a deeply personal, individualized, alchemical process. I serve clients in the areas of trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship issues, anxiety, addictions and self-development. I assist clients in not only getting relief from their suffering but also enhancing their personal and spiritual lives and having healthier relationships with themselves and others.
I specialize in eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, and trauma.
Do you feel like a relentless inner critic is dictating your every move, leaving you exhausted and disconnected from what truly matters? Struggling with an eating disorder or perfectionism can feel like a constant battle, draining your energy and making you question your worth. In a world that fuels diet culture and shames vulnerability, finding space to heal can seem impossible, but recovery is possible. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to quiet the noise, rebuild trust in yourself, and rediscover a life driven by your values—not fear.
I specialize in eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, and trauma.
Do you feel like a relentless inner critic is dictating your every move, leaving you exhausted and disconnected from what truly matters? Struggling with an eating disorder or perfectionism can feel like a constant battle, draining your energy and making you question your worth. In a world that fuels diet culture and shames vulnerability, finding space to heal can seem impossible, but recovery is possible. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to quiet the noise, rebuild trust in yourself, and rediscover a life driven by your values—not fear.
I have a history of working with trauma, couples, adolescents, ADHD and substance use disorders.
I have worked extensively with trauma and I utilize EMDR and other exposure therapies as well as other supports. I have worked with clients and their families struggling with substance use for decades. I also work with couples utilizing EFT and other therapeutic tools as well as helping people manage ADHD, depression and anxiety.
I have a history of working with trauma, couples, adolescents, ADHD and substance use disorders.
I have worked extensively with trauma and I utilize EMDR and other exposure therapies as well as other supports. I have worked with clients and their families struggling with substance use for decades. I also work with couples utilizing EFT and other therapeutic tools as well as helping people manage ADHD, depression and anxiety.
Elyse Lanzner Gong, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My clients often present to therapy struggling in one or more of the following life areas: relationship issues, anxiety, depression & bipolar disorder, shame, perinatal related issues, substance use, and life transitions.
My collaborative and proactive approach honors self as the expert of your own internal system. We will notice and attune to parts of self that are impacting your external relationships. I practice with an eclectic approach to therapy utilizing evidence-based modalities including Gottman Level III Couples Methodology, IFS, DBT, CBT, and MI.
My clients often present to therapy struggling in one or more of the following life areas: relationship issues, anxiety, depression & bipolar disorder, shame, perinatal related issues, substance use, and life transitions.
My collaborative and proactive approach honors self as the expert of your own internal system. We will notice and attune to parts of self that are impacting your external relationships. I practice with an eclectic approach to therapy utilizing evidence-based modalities including Gottman Level III Couples Methodology, IFS, DBT, CBT, and MI.
I have the benefit of decades of experience providing culturally sensitive, trauma informed care; as a result, I can provide effective treatment for conditions including Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Substance Abuse and Addiction.
Helping clients heal and move forward, to live the life they want and deserve is extremely gratifying for me. I have had the privilege of working as a Licensed Therapist for the past 23 years providing therapy to individuals and families in California. As an advocate, I earned the distinction of expert witness in California courts. Let me provide you the support & the tools needed to recover and get your life back on track. These are stressful times; remember you don't need to do this alone, support is here for you and your family.
I have the benefit of decades of experience providing culturally sensitive, trauma informed care; as a result, I can provide effective treatment for conditions including Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Substance Abuse and Addiction.
Helping clients heal and move forward, to live the life they want and deserve is extremely gratifying for me. I have had the privilege of working as a Licensed Therapist for the past 23 years providing therapy to individuals and families in California. As an advocate, I earned the distinction of expert witness in California courts. Let me provide you the support & the tools needed to recover and get your life back on track. These are stressful times; remember you don't need to do this alone, support is here for you and your family.
My particular specialties are working with adolescents and adults around topics such as addiction and recovery, depression, anxiety, life transitions and the shifts in identity that accompany these transitions.
Do you feel like you’ve lost sight of who you are or what is important to you? Are you going through a transition and feel unsure about this new stage of life? Maybe you are using coping mechanisms that once helped you feel better, but now find they no longer work. When faced with life transitions, it’s common to feel stuck and unable to take action. Therapy allows you to focus on your own growth, to develop insight about yourself, and to change behaviors that no longer serve you.
My particular specialties are working with adolescents and adults around topics such as addiction and recovery, depression, anxiety, life transitions and the shifts in identity that accompany these transitions.
Do you feel like you’ve lost sight of who you are or what is important to you? Are you going through a transition and feel unsure about this new stage of life? Maybe you are using coping mechanisms that once helped you feel better, but now find they no longer work. When faced with life transitions, it’s common to feel stuck and unable to take action. Therapy allows you to focus on your own growth, to develop insight about yourself, and to change behaviors that no longer serve you.
If traditional approaches to addiction treatment haven't worked for you, it may be because they failed to address the deeper issues contributing to your substance use.
I specialize in radically non-judgmental, trauma-informed harm reduction therapy, working with individuals and families navigating substance use and related challenges. I offer services in both English and Spanish. My practice is grounded in addressing power and privilege, and I believe that relational healing is fundamental to broader social change.
If traditional approaches to addiction treatment haven't worked for you, it may be because they failed to address the deeper issues contributing to your substance use.
I specialize in radically non-judgmental, trauma-informed harm reduction therapy, working with individuals and families navigating substance use and related challenges. I offer services in both English and Spanish. My practice is grounded in addressing power and privilege, and I believe that relational healing is fundamental to broader social change.
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Sarah Rose Easton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94710
I specialize in helping individuals and couples work through trauma, chronic illness, addiction, anxiety, and relationship struggles—so they can experience deeper connection, confidence, and personal freedom.
When old attachment wounds or past experiences resurface, they can keep us feeling stuck, even when we long for deeper intimacy and trust. My approach is holistic and depth-oriented, integrating mind, body, and emotions to help you heal relational wounds, break free from limiting patterns, and cultivate fulfilling, secure connections.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples work through trauma, chronic illness, addiction, anxiety, and relationship struggles—so they can experience deeper connection, confidence, and personal freedom.
When old attachment wounds or past experiences resurface, they can keep us feeling stuck, even when we long for deeper intimacy and trust. My approach is holistic and depth-oriented, integrating mind, body, and emotions to help you heal relational wounds, break free from limiting patterns, and cultivate fulfilling, secure connections.
Whether you are managing imposter feelings, recovering from addiction, exploring healthy ways to connect, exploring your identity, or coping with trauma, we can work together to honor your experiences, align your strengths and values, and develop clarity, resilience, and actionable strategies for personal growth.
It is essential to recognize how systemic barriers, cultural expectations, and lived experiences shape mental health. I offer culturally responsive therapy to support clients in aligning their actions with their values, to enhance their motivation for change, and to cultivate their present-moment awareness and acceptance of their full selves.
Whether you are managing imposter feelings, recovering from addiction, exploring healthy ways to connect, exploring your identity, or coping with trauma, we can work together to honor your experiences, align your strengths and values, and develop clarity, resilience, and actionable strategies for personal growth.
It is essential to recognize how systemic barriers, cultural expectations, and lived experiences shape mental health. I offer culturally responsive therapy to support clients in aligning their actions with their values, to enhance their motivation for change, and to cultivate their present-moment awareness and acceptance of their full selves.
I have expertise working with adults with a history of trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and identity-based stress.
My style is direct, collaborative, compassionate, liberation-focused, and supported by research. I prefer evidence-based practice and empirically supported treatments. My clinical work primarily draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, values-based, and mindfulness-based approaches.
I have expertise working with adults with a history of trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and identity-based stress.
My style is direct, collaborative, compassionate, liberation-focused, and supported by research. I prefer evidence-based practice and empirically supported treatments. My clinical work primarily draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, values-based, and mindfulness-based approaches.
I bring the best of both worlds-- over 25 years experience as a psychotherapist, expert in the areas of treating depression, addiction and trauma and a Success and Performance Coach skilled in the latest strategies and techniques for motivation and change.
I am strategic and solution focused but also work in an empathic and caring manner with my clients. How can you "live your best life" and get there as quickly as possible. Though cognitive/behavioral in method I am humanistic in relationship to my clients.
I bring the best of both worlds-- over 25 years experience as a psychotherapist, expert in the areas of treating depression, addiction and trauma and a Success and Performance Coach skilled in the latest strategies and techniques for motivation and change.
I am strategic and solution focused but also work in an empathic and caring manner with my clients. How can you "live your best life" and get there as quickly as possible. Though cognitive/behavioral in method I am humanistic in relationship to my clients.
Emphasizing mindfulness, my work is particularly effective in dealing with patterns of substance use or other addictive tendencies, social anxiety, ADHD, and important life transitions.
I am a long time meditator and yoga practitioner and tend to match well with folks who are also into spirituality. Above all, my office is a safe space where anything can be shared and I strive to offer a relationship that offers compassionate acceptance, authenticity, and a willingness to hold each of us accountable to one another.
Emphasizing mindfulness, my work is particularly effective in dealing with patterns of substance use or other addictive tendencies, social anxiety, ADHD, and important life transitions.
I am a long time meditator and yoga practitioner and tend to match well with folks who are also into spirituality. Above all, my office is a safe space where anything can be shared and I strive to offer a relationship that offers compassionate acceptance, authenticity, and a willingness to hold each of us accountable to one another.
My areas of expertise include: substance use, chronic mental health challenges, medical & mental health intersections, oppression, cultural stress, cognitive dissonance, and therapy for people who try it only because someone else wanted them to.
Are you struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Stuck? Have you noticed patterns in your life you want to change? Feeling defeated by obstacles to your goals? Are you worried about how you are feeling inside? Is something in your life affecting your ability to be happy or successful or in a relationship? Are you facing an issue you don't know how to resolve? Has someone you care about suggested you talk to a professional? You are not alone. Speaking to an experienced therapist can help you find the path from where you are to where you want to be.
My areas of expertise include: substance use, chronic mental health challenges, medical & mental health intersections, oppression, cultural stress, cognitive dissonance, and therapy for people who try it only because someone else wanted them to.
Are you struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Stuck? Have you noticed patterns in your life you want to change? Feeling defeated by obstacles to your goals? Are you worried about how you are feeling inside? Is something in your life affecting your ability to be happy or successful or in a relationship? Are you facing an issue you don't know how to resolve? Has someone you care about suggested you talk to a professional? You are not alone. Speaking to an experienced therapist can help you find the path from where you are to where you want to be.
Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck.
I am trained in EMDR therapy, which is designed to reduce the emotional intensity attached to the disturbing memories through the use of eye movements or tapping, resulting in a reduction of symptomology. I also assist in your healing process by utilizing CBT, mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck.
I am trained in EMDR therapy, which is designed to reduce the emotional intensity attached to the disturbing memories through the use of eye movements or tapping, resulting in a reduction of symptomology. I also assist in your healing process by utilizing CBT, mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Danielle Comerford Worth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
We explore a host of issues, including: emotionally rooted physiologic ailments, medical trauma, PTSD, developmental trauma, grief, energetic sensitivity, assault, boundary setting, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, addiction, codependency, and transitional and relational struggles.
As humans, we are brilliantly complex, wired for connection, attachment, and survival. Our experience of joy and suffering are innately human and are connected to our physical and emotional wellness--inseparable realms. In somatic psychotherapy we hold space for the body to have a language of its own, honoring what it has to say, so that we may more clearly see what is beneath the surface. As a somatic psychotherapist, I am a collaborator, guide and mirror, supporting you in increasing your own sense of exploration of conscious and unconscious patterns of behaviors, beliefs, body signals and cues.
We explore a host of issues, including: emotionally rooted physiologic ailments, medical trauma, PTSD, developmental trauma, grief, energetic sensitivity, assault, boundary setting, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, addiction, codependency, and transitional and relational struggles.
As humans, we are brilliantly complex, wired for connection, attachment, and survival. Our experience of joy and suffering are innately human and are connected to our physical and emotional wellness--inseparable realms. In somatic psychotherapy we hold space for the body to have a language of its own, honoring what it has to say, so that we may more clearly see what is beneath the surface. As a somatic psychotherapist, I am a collaborator, guide and mirror, supporting you in increasing your own sense of exploration of conscious and unconscious patterns of behaviors, beliefs, body signals and cues.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, addiction and health-related issues like chronic disease management and chronic pain management.
I am licensed Clinical Psychologist who is trained using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Seeking Safety and Motivational Interviewing. It is my intention in therapy to develop a collaborative atmosphere to develop a treatment approach that fits the needs of the individual to improve quality of life.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, addiction and health-related issues like chronic disease management and chronic pain management.
I am licensed Clinical Psychologist who is trained using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Seeking Safety and Motivational Interviewing. It is my intention in therapy to develop a collaborative atmosphere to develop a treatment approach that fits the needs of the individual to improve quality of life.
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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.