Substance Use Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use and recovery, identity exploration, and life transitions.
You may be navigating a season of change that has left you questioning who you are, what you need, or where you're headed. Career changes, parenthood, grief, recovery, or identity shifts can make old ways of coping feel less sustainable. My own experiences with early motherhood, family addiction, loss, and difficult life circumstances shape the compassion I bring to this work. I believe therapy is about understanding the whole person and helping you reconnect with the strengths you already carry.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use and recovery, identity exploration, and life transitions.
You may be navigating a season of change that has left you questioning who you are, what you need, or where you're headed. Career changes, parenthood, grief, recovery, or identity shifts can make old ways of coping feel less sustainable. My own experiences with early motherhood, family addiction, loss, and difficult life circumstances shape the compassion I bring to this work. I believe therapy is about understanding the whole person and helping you reconnect with the strengths you already carry.
Stuck? So often the first thing my clients tell me is that they're feeling stuck. Maybe they're stuck in a relationship or a job or a way of thinking. Often they've worked hard on their own to improve their situation, but still, they feel stuck.
In my practice, individuals, couples and families find ways to get unstuck and to move forward once again.
Stuck? So often the first thing my clients tell me is that they're feeling stuck. Maybe they're stuck in a relationship or a job or a way of thinking. Often they've worked hard on their own to improve their situation, but still, they feel stuck.
In my practice, individuals, couples and families find ways to get unstuck and to move forward once again.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, or depression take hold, and the weight of everyday life can seem impossible to carry alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences and build effective coping strategies. My integrative approach draws from client-centered, psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based methods, with a focus on trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, grief, and empowerment through self-awareness. I believe healing from the past isn’t about erasing it but transforming it into wisdom and authenticity.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, or depression take hold, and the weight of everyday life can seem impossible to carry alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences and build effective coping strategies. My integrative approach draws from client-centered, psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based methods, with a focus on trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, grief, and empowerment through self-awareness. I believe healing from the past isn’t about erasing it but transforming it into wisdom and authenticity.
Although collaboration is often the best approach in treatment, I know when to take the lead and adopt a more directive role if needed. My focus is on helping patients identify their own strengths, skills, and accomplishments, using these to overcome current challenges. I’m passionate about helping people heal and believe everyone has the ability—and deserves—to be well and happy. Through my work and personal experience, I understand that we all get stuck at times, and that’s when we need support and encouragement.
Although collaboration is often the best approach in treatment, I know when to take the lead and adopt a more directive role if needed. My focus is on helping patients identify their own strengths, skills, and accomplishments, using these to overcome current challenges. I’m passionate about helping people heal and believe everyone has the ability—and deserves—to be well and happy. Through my work and personal experience, I understand that we all get stuck at times, and that’s when we need support and encouragement.
I work with veterans, service members, law enforcement and first responders, and the families beside them, on post-traumatic stress, moral injury, anxiety, depression, and substance use, including those navigating reentry or a discharge under review.
I'm a Navy veteran and a registered associate clinical social worker. Military and first responder culture needs no explanation with me. Sessions are direct and collaborative. I use DBT skills, CBT, and motivational interviewing to build skills you can use between sessions, and we go at a pace you set.
I work with veterans, service members, law enforcement and first responders, and the families beside them, on post-traumatic stress, moral injury, anxiety, depression, and substance use, including those navigating reentry or a discharge under review.
I'm a Navy veteran and a registered associate clinical social worker. Military and first responder culture needs no explanation with me. Sessions are direct and collaborative. I use DBT skills, CBT, and motivational interviewing to build skills you can use between sessions, and we go at a pace you set.
As an experienced therapist with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in addressing challenges, which include substance abuse, codependency, anxiety, depression, grief, sexual abuse, women’s issues, and marital issues. My extensive background encompasses work in psychiatric hospitals, and crisis intervention, as well as managing and providing individual therapy in mental health and addiction programs. My approach is rooted in relational dynamics, focusing on building a strong therapeutic alliance and collaboration. I am dedicated to guiding adults towards healing and empowerment.
As an experienced therapist with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in addressing challenges, which include substance abuse, codependency, anxiety, depression, grief, sexual abuse, women’s issues, and marital issues. My extensive background encompasses work in psychiatric hospitals, and crisis intervention, as well as managing and providing individual therapy in mental health and addiction programs. My approach is rooted in relational dynamics, focusing on building a strong therapeutic alliance and collaboration. I am dedicated to guiding adults towards healing and empowerment.
Dr. Smith, 2019-20 is named as one of LA's TOP 10 THERAPISTS by the Motion Picture and Television Directory (MPTD) organization. "Call Dr. Smith … checkout his website darreljsmith.com … you will soon see why we named Dr. Smith one of LA's TOP 10 THERAPISTS" (MPTD). Dr. Smith continues … "I work with adults of all ages. My approach is to be actively engaged using curiosity and compassion, to understand your history, relationships, and struggles. This helps you to better understand yourself, and by us working together you will create new choices in your beliefs and behaviors, that will create positive change in your life."
Dr. Smith, 2019-20 is named as one of LA's TOP 10 THERAPISTS by the Motion Picture and Television Directory (MPTD) organization. "Call Dr. Smith … checkout his website darreljsmith.com … you will soon see why we named Dr. Smith one of LA's TOP 10 THERAPISTS" (MPTD). Dr. Smith continues … "I work with adults of all ages. My approach is to be actively engaged using curiosity and compassion, to understand your history, relationships, and struggles. This helps you to better understand yourself, and by us working together you will create new choices in your beliefs and behaviors, that will create positive change in your life."
My therapeutic style is solution-focused. I am very engaged with the client to get a strong understanding of their history throughout their lives and problem solve. I utilize primarily a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when helpful. I work collaboratively with my clients. I will be as directive as I need to be to help the client achieve their goals.
My therapeutic style is solution-focused. I am very engaged with the client to get a strong understanding of their history throughout their lives and problem solve. I utilize primarily a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when helpful. I work collaboratively with my clients. I will be as directive as I need to be to help the client achieve their goals.
I work with adolescents, adults, and elders who are struggling with mood challenges, depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance use, trauma, and high-risk behaviors such as suicidality and self-harm.
My work is grounded in evidence-based, high-fidelity treatment. Interventions are tailored based on a holistic, contextual understanding of your experiences. I deliver adherent comprehensive DBT, CBT, ACT, CPT and EMDR treatment. My therapeutic presence and clinical approach are also informed by my practices in yoga and meditation.
I work with adolescents, adults, and elders who are struggling with mood challenges, depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance use, trauma, and high-risk behaviors such as suicidality and self-harm.
My work is grounded in evidence-based, high-fidelity treatment. Interventions are tailored based on a holistic, contextual understanding of your experiences. I deliver adherent comprehensive DBT, CBT, ACT, CPT and EMDR treatment. My therapeutic presence and clinical approach are also informed by my practices in yoga and meditation.
I believe strongly in understanding the connection between our physical and mental health. With extensive experience in both mental health and wellness, I bring a unique and balanced approach to clinical work. I provide evidence-based psychotherapy that is values-driven, mindful of our individuality and culture, and emphasizes the importance of physical health and lifestyle as a cornerstone of treatment. I often incorporate methods from a variety of theoretical orientations.
I believe strongly in understanding the connection between our physical and mental health. With extensive experience in both mental health and wellness, I bring a unique and balanced approach to clinical work. I provide evidence-based psychotherapy that is values-driven, mindful of our individuality and culture, and emphasizes the importance of physical health and lifestyle as a cornerstone of treatment. I often incorporate methods from a variety of theoretical orientations.
I work with teens, adults, and couples in person in Beverly Hills/West Los Angeles or virtually anywhere in California. I help people who feel stuck in their lives or behaviors and struggle to take steps toward meaningful change. Together, we meet challenges, improve communication and relationships, and work toward achieving your potential. Whether you're facing addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, social challenges, ADHD/learning differences, hopelessness, or exploring LGBTQ+ identity, sexuality, or gender, I'm here to help. My goal is to support you in clearing the roadblocks between you and the best version of yourself.
I work with teens, adults, and couples in person in Beverly Hills/West Los Angeles or virtually anywhere in California. I help people who feel stuck in their lives or behaviors and struggle to take steps toward meaningful change. Together, we meet challenges, improve communication and relationships, and work toward achieving your potential. Whether you're facing addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, social challenges, ADHD/learning differences, hopelessness, or exploring LGBTQ+ identity, sexuality, or gender, I'm here to help. My goal is to support you in clearing the roadblocks between you and the best version of yourself.
In therapy we will uncover and explore your unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so you can be more conscious of what's holding you back from being who you want to be. Unconscious dynamics are often influenced by our past experiences and relationships and can have visceral impacts in the present moment. Together, we will craft a plan that works best for you. My approach to therapy is characterized by a blend of directness, playfulness, engagement, and nurturance. I believe that purposeful curiosity and self-exploration leads to a sense of identity and purpose and an understanding of our place in the world.
In therapy we will uncover and explore your unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so you can be more conscious of what's holding you back from being who you want to be. Unconscious dynamics are often influenced by our past experiences and relationships and can have visceral impacts in the present moment. Together, we will craft a plan that works best for you. My approach to therapy is characterized by a blend of directness, playfulness, engagement, and nurturance. I believe that purposeful curiosity and self-exploration leads to a sense of identity and purpose and an understanding of our place in the world.
I provide parent coaching and group support for parents navigating their adolescent or adult child's substance use challenges.
Whether you’re navigating a challenging situation, feeling stuck, or seeking personal growth, I can help you find a path forward. You also don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from professional support. Everyone brings a unique set of experiences, and I’m committed to meeting you where you are - with curiosity, compassion, and without judgment. Together, we’ll explore what’s working and what isn’t, build on your strengths, and develop practical skills and tools to help you take meaningful action, feel more in control of your life, and move forward in ways that align with your values.
I provide parent coaching and group support for parents navigating their adolescent or adult child's substance use challenges.
Whether you’re navigating a challenging situation, feeling stuck, or seeking personal growth, I can help you find a path forward. You also don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from professional support. Everyone brings a unique set of experiences, and I’m committed to meeting you where you are - with curiosity, compassion, and without judgment. Together, we’ll explore what’s working and what isn’t, build on your strengths, and develop practical skills and tools to help you take meaningful action, feel more in control of your life, and move forward in ways that align with your values.
I work with adults navigating substance use and recovery, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and life transitions.
Maybe therapy has never felt like it was made for you. You might be used to handling things on your own, unsure how to talk about what you're feeling, or tired of pretending you're fine when something clearly isn't working. I work especially well with people navigating recovery, identity, anxiety, or major life changes who want therapy to feel like a real conversation. As a queer therapist with lived experience in recovery, I bring honesty, humor, and an understanding that growth rarely follows a straight line.
I work with adults navigating substance use and recovery, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and life transitions.
Maybe therapy has never felt like it was made for you. You might be used to handling things on your own, unsure how to talk about what you're feeling, or tired of pretending you're fine when something clearly isn't working. I work especially well with people navigating recovery, identity, anxiety, or major life changes who want therapy to feel like a real conversation. As a queer therapist with lived experience in recovery, I bring honesty, humor, and an understanding that growth rarely follows a straight line.
My specialty areas are working with clients who have personally struggled with substance abuse as well as family members of those who struggle with substance abuse. I also specialize in working with clients who experience anxiety, panic, depression and bipolar disorder.
My specialty areas are working with clients who have personally struggled with substance abuse as well as family members of those who struggle with substance abuse. I also specialize in working with clients who experience anxiety, panic, depression and bipolar disorder.
Life can get very complicated and challenging sometimes. My commitment to you is to provide a supportive place for us to collaboratively explore the challenges you are experiencing and the areas of your life you wish to change. If you are struggling to come to terms with your past, or feel as if something is preventing you from living the life you want, I invite you to explore this from a place of curiosity and without judgment. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I strive to support individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficult life events.
Life can get very complicated and challenging sometimes. My commitment to you is to provide a supportive place for us to collaboratively explore the challenges you are experiencing and the areas of your life you wish to change. If you are struggling to come to terms with your past, or feel as if something is preventing you from living the life you want, I invite you to explore this from a place of curiosity and without judgment. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I strive to support individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficult life events.
You may look capable and successful on the outside while privately carrying trauma, shame, anxiety, or patterns involving relationships, substances, sex, or self-criticism that no longer work. I work primarily with adults, especially LGBTQ+ adults, who want to understand what keeps them stuck and build a life that feels more grounded, connected, and genuinely their own.
You may look capable and successful on the outside while privately carrying trauma, shame, anxiety, or patterns involving relationships, substances, sex, or self-criticism that no longer work. I work primarily with adults, especially LGBTQ+ adults, who want to understand what keeps them stuck and build a life that feels more grounded, connected, and genuinely their own.
At some point, substance use, compulsions, or anxiety begin to interfere with their health, relationships, or ability to keep things on track.
I provide one-on-one counseling, biofeedback, and EMDR for ongoing care. Concerns vary from nicotine, cannabis and alcohol, to cocaine, opioids, meth, 7oh, and prescriptions. My work doesn't rely on medication. The approach is tailored to you, and flexible for what works day-to-day, focusing on clarity, progress, and lasting change, without disruption.
At some point, substance use, compulsions, or anxiety begin to interfere with their health, relationships, or ability to keep things on track.
I provide one-on-one counseling, biofeedback, and EMDR for ongoing care. Concerns vary from nicotine, cannabis and alcohol, to cocaine, opioids, meth, 7oh, and prescriptions. My work doesn't rely on medication. The approach is tailored to you, and flexible for what works day-to-day, focusing on clarity, progress, and lasting change, without disruption.
Michal Cohen Anxiety ADHD Substance Use
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
11 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Waitlist for new clients
I work with thoughtful, high achieving adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, substance use, and burnout with curiosity, not shame.
I work with high-achieving adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and a complex relationship with substances. You don’t have to be in crisis to want change.
My approach is depth-oriented, holistic, and compassionate. I integrate mindfulness practices and Compassionate Inquiry. Together, we slow things down and begin to understand your patterns.
I work with thoughtful, high achieving adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, substance use, and burnout with curiosity, not shame.
I work with high-achieving adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and a complex relationship with substances. You don’t have to be in crisis to want change.
My approach is depth-oriented, holistic, and compassionate. I integrate mindfulness practices and Compassionate Inquiry. Together, we slow things down and begin to understand your patterns.
I work with clients who may be struggling with difficulties related to lost motivation, alcohol, smoking, substance use and other life issues.
Regardless of age, gender, race, faith, sexuality and other individual factors, everyone can improve their mental state by addressing issues of concerns. When stress and pressures of daily life feel too heavy to carry, alone, a trusted good listener and caring counselor can help you discover uplifting solutions to help improve interpersonal skills, gain strength and develop resilience by providing methods of coping that result in a better state of mind with a greater sense of confidence to manage life's challenges. Let's work together for a stronger, more stable mental state, greater potential, healthier future and better mindset.
I work with clients who may be struggling with difficulties related to lost motivation, alcohol, smoking, substance use and other life issues.
Regardless of age, gender, race, faith, sexuality and other individual factors, everyone can improve their mental state by addressing issues of concerns. When stress and pressures of daily life feel too heavy to carry, alone, a trusted good listener and caring counselor can help you discover uplifting solutions to help improve interpersonal skills, gain strength and develop resilience by providing methods of coping that result in a better state of mind with a greater sense of confidence to manage life's challenges. Let's work together for a stronger, more stable mental state, greater potential, healthier future and better mindset.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
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 substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.