Addiction Therapists in Cardiff By The Sea, CA
My focus is centered on trauma and the patterns of stress that influence anxiety, depression and most forms of addiction.
You're tired of pretending everything is fine when inside, it's not. Maybe you're constantly anxious, emotionally numb, or stuck in the same painful patterns- in relationships, in your work, or just with yourself. You've tried coping, pushing through or staying busy, but it's no longer working. You're looking for real change- not just temporary relief.
My focus is centered on trauma and the patterns of stress that influence anxiety, depression and most forms of addiction.
You're tired of pretending everything is fine when inside, it's not. Maybe you're constantly anxious, emotionally numb, or stuck in the same painful patterns- in relationships, in your work, or just with yourself. You've tried coping, pushing through or staying busy, but it's no longer working. You're looking for real change- not just temporary relief.
My clinical background includes treating individuals with co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, trauma-related concerns, and complex mental health needs.
Your first therapy session is a time for us to get to know each other and to make sure therapy feels like a good fit for you. It’s normal to feel nervous, unsure, or even relieved to be starting—there’s no “right” way to show up.
My clinical background includes treating individuals with co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, trauma-related concerns, and complex mental health needs.
Your first therapy session is a time for us to get to know each other and to make sure therapy feels like a good fit for you. It’s normal to feel nervous, unsure, or even relieved to be starting—there’s no “right” way to show up.
Do you find it difficult to offer yourself the same kindness, compassion, and grace you would a friend or loved one? Do you have a hard time regulating your emotions and embodying challenging emotions? I am a digital nomad with a telehealth practice. I believe therapy is a sacred space and I'm honored to share it with you. I practice from a place of authenticity and curiosity. My style is empowering, warm, and humorous. My vibe is casual and light hearted.
Do you find it difficult to offer yourself the same kindness, compassion, and grace you would a friend or loved one? Do you have a hard time regulating your emotions and embodying challenging emotions? I am a digital nomad with a telehealth practice. I believe therapy is a sacred space and I'm honored to share it with you. I practice from a place of authenticity and curiosity. My style is empowering, warm, and humorous. My vibe is casual and light hearted.
James started his counseling career working with co-occurring mental health and addiction related issues.
James has a relational approach that draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy and other evidence-based practices. He thrives outdoors and previously ran a mental health Adventure Therapy program at Bright Quest Behavioral Health Center This program was designed to help others gain reparative experiences and overcome mental, physical, and psychological barriers
James started his counseling career working with co-occurring mental health and addiction related issues.
James has a relational approach that draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy and other evidence-based practices. He thrives outdoors and previously ran a mental health Adventure Therapy program at Bright Quest Behavioral Health Center This program was designed to help others gain reparative experiences and overcome mental, physical, and psychological barriers
You deserve a happy, healthy life. Life and relationships can be increasingly painful, yet it is difficult to reach out for help. The longer we put off getting help, the worse things can become. I am here to support your growth and help you make needed changes. It is possible to learn to stop life patterns that keep us in a cycle of unhappiness. I confront in a gentle way so that you can begin to learn how to change those patterns.
You deserve a happy, healthy life. Life and relationships can be increasingly painful, yet it is difficult to reach out for help. The longer we put off getting help, the worse things can become. I am here to support your growth and help you make needed changes. It is possible to learn to stop life patterns that keep us in a cycle of unhappiness. I confront in a gentle way so that you can begin to learn how to change those patterns.
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
¡Yo hablo ESPAÑOL! I am an immigrant who has dedicated herself to achieving both educational and career goals, striving not only to make myself proud but also to honor the sacrifices of my family. Now, I feel it is my turn to give back to the community that has given me so much. In 2017, I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Diego Christian College, and in 2019, I obtained my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University.
¡Yo hablo ESPAÑOL! I am an immigrant who has dedicated herself to achieving both educational and career goals, striving not only to make myself proud but also to honor the sacrifices of my family. Now, I feel it is my turn to give back to the community that has given me so much. In 2017, I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Diego Christian College, and in 2019, I obtained my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University.
I’m a licensed therapist specializing in ISTDP, helping adults overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction by quickly identifying and resolving the emotional patterns that drive symptoms.
In your first session we’ll spend time getting to know you—your current struggles, history, and what you hope to change—so I can understand what’s keeping symptoms going.
I’m a licensed therapist specializing in ISTDP, helping adults overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction by quickly identifying and resolving the emotional patterns that drive symptoms.
In your first session we’ll spend time getting to know you—your current struggles, history, and what you hope to change—so I can understand what’s keeping symptoms going.
Many of my clients struggle with betrayal trauma, codependency, love addiction, emotional neglect, or the effects of addiction within the family.
With 28 years of clinical experience and specialized Meadows training in Post Induction Therapy, I help clients heal codependency, betrayal trauma, addiction, and generational patterns by getting to the root of early wounds. My work is structured, direct, and compassionate, offering practical tools to build boundaries, restore self-trust, reduce reactivity,
Many of my clients struggle with betrayal trauma, codependency, love addiction, emotional neglect, or the effects of addiction within the family.
With 28 years of clinical experience and specialized Meadows training in Post Induction Therapy, I help clients heal codependency, betrayal trauma, addiction, and generational patterns by getting to the root of early wounds. My work is structured, direct, and compassionate, offering practical tools to build boundaries, restore self-trust, reduce reactivity,
You didn’t get to where you are by accident—but you still don’t always trust your own judgment. You reach career goals, support others, and look like you’ve got it all together, yet still feel stuck in self-doubt, burnout, or emotional patterns you thought you outgrew. I help high-achieving women untangle the perfectionism that leads to overwhelm, the fear that blocks boundaries, and the relationship struggles that leave them feeling alone—even when they’re not. I have a special interest in helping women who are seeking to turn their adhd into a superpower rather than a saboteur.
You didn’t get to where you are by accident—but you still don’t always trust your own judgment. You reach career goals, support others, and look like you’ve got it all together, yet still feel stuck in self-doubt, burnout, or emotional patterns you thought you outgrew. I help high-achieving women untangle the perfectionism that leads to overwhelm, the fear that blocks boundaries, and the relationship struggles that leave them feeling alone—even when they’re not. I have a special interest in helping women who are seeking to turn their adhd into a superpower rather than a saboteur.
Life is complex and it's often hard to handle the situations that come up each day or resurface over longer periods of time. Whether figuring out what to do about challenging children, issues in a close relationship, or which way to go as you move forward in life, uncertainties can stop anyone in their tracks. Few things are worse than feeling stuck and struggling when it seems like everyone else has it all figured out. It doesn't have to be that way. Things change, if we're watching we find opportunities to heal, learn, and grow.
Life is complex and it's often hard to handle the situations that come up each day or resurface over longer periods of time. Whether figuring out what to do about challenging children, issues in a close relationship, or which way to go as you move forward in life, uncertainties can stop anyone in their tracks. Few things are worse than feeling stuck and struggling when it seems like everyone else has it all figured out. It doesn't have to be that way. Things change, if we're watching we find opportunities to heal, learn, and grow.
These include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance use, grief, relational issues, and trauma.
I have 30 years of clinical experience in a multitude of settings, including all phases of patient care, from an initial assessment to developing a course of treatment and altering the course as indicated with input from the patient. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences, pursued a graduate degree, and earned a Masters's Degree in Counseling Psychology at National University, San Diego, CA. My experience is expansive developmentally with regard to age as well as the condition for which the person is seeking care.
These include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance use, grief, relational issues, and trauma.
I have 30 years of clinical experience in a multitude of settings, including all phases of patient care, from an initial assessment to developing a course of treatment and altering the course as indicated with input from the patient. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences, pursued a graduate degree, and earned a Masters's Degree in Counseling Psychology at National University, San Diego, CA. My experience is expansive developmentally with regard to age as well as the condition for which the person is seeking care.
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Specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, relationships, life transitions, psychedelic therapy, and self-actualization, we offer individual and group sessions in person, by phone, and via secure online counseling.
Do you have difficulty keeping up with the demands of life? Do you feel disconnected or down? Does it seem like your mind is often running away with worry? Are you going through a change and could use some guidance? You're not alone and I'd like to help! You and I both know that over time, life can get away from us. I can help you find new ways of living and being that reduce stress and struggle, while enhancing meaning, purpose, and enjoyment of life.
Specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, relationships, life transitions, psychedelic therapy, and self-actualization, we offer individual and group sessions in person, by phone, and via secure online counseling.
Do you have difficulty keeping up with the demands of life? Do you feel disconnected or down? Does it seem like your mind is often running away with worry? Are you going through a change and could use some guidance? You're not alone and I'd like to help! You and I both know that over time, life can get away from us. I can help you find new ways of living and being that reduce stress and struggle, while enhancing meaning, purpose, and enjoyment of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families who have been impacted by trauma, major life changes, relationship challenges, mental health concerns, and substance use.
I use a combination of evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs, including cognitive and behavioral tools, motivational work, trauma-informed practices, and mind–body techniques. My goal is always to meet you where you are, help you feel grounded, and empower you with practical skills that create real change in your life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families who have been impacted by trauma, major life changes, relationship challenges, mental health concerns, and substance use.
I use a combination of evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs, including cognitive and behavioral tools, motivational work, trauma-informed practices, and mind–body techniques. My goal is always to meet you where you are, help you feel grounded, and empower you with practical skills that create real change in your life.
Life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us grappling with feelings of anxiousness, overwhelm and friction in our relationships. In these moments, it can be difficult to see a way forward or to recognize the strength within ourselves. As a compassionate and skilled therapist, my goal is to help you harness your existing strengths while developing new strategies for coping and growth. By drawing on the tools you already possess and introducing additional resources tailored to your unique needs, we can work together to build a path towards healing and resilience.
Life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us grappling with feelings of anxiousness, overwhelm and friction in our relationships. In these moments, it can be difficult to see a way forward or to recognize the strength within ourselves. As a compassionate and skilled therapist, my goal is to help you harness your existing strengths while developing new strategies for coping and growth. By drawing on the tools you already possess and introducing additional resources tailored to your unique needs, we can work together to build a path towards healing and resilience.
I have over 20 years of experience in helping individuals, couples and families move through the anger, hurt and fear often associated with difficult life transitions. I believe that while we cannot directly change events that happen in our lives, most of us can learn to change our perceptions about these issues.
I have over 20 years of experience in helping individuals, couples and families move through the anger, hurt and fear often associated with difficult life transitions. I believe that while we cannot directly change events that happen in our lives, most of us can learn to change our perceptions about these issues.
I am now accepting NEW clients! I offer counseling to individuals and couples, providing assistance in navigating difficult life events, relationship challenges, mood-related disorders, and postpartum depression or anxiety. My background includes working with a diverse client population who present with wide-ranging diagnosis and clinical complexities. In addition to providing therapy to both adults and children, I have extensive experience working with co-occurring disorders in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I am dedicated to working with my clients on identifying and achieving their goals, whatever those may be!
I am now accepting NEW clients! I offer counseling to individuals and couples, providing assistance in navigating difficult life events, relationship challenges, mood-related disorders, and postpartum depression or anxiety. My background includes working with a diverse client population who present with wide-ranging diagnosis and clinical complexities. In addition to providing therapy to both adults and children, I have extensive experience working with co-occurring disorders in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I am dedicated to working with my clients on identifying and achieving their goals, whatever those may be!
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth, I'm here to help you gain insight and build the tools you need to thrive.
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth, I'm here to help you gain insight and build the tools you need to thrive.
Living with PTSD, addiction, or autism can feel overwhelming.
I use a holistic approach, incorporating EMDR, Brainspotting and Unified Protocol into my practice. This comprehensive method ensures that your treatment is personalized and addresses all aspects of your well-being. Our sessions will be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your specific needs.
Living with PTSD, addiction, or autism can feel overwhelming.
I use a holistic approach, incorporating EMDR, Brainspotting and Unified Protocol into my practice. This comprehensive method ensures that your treatment is personalized and addresses all aspects of your well-being. Our sessions will be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your specific needs.
I am a warm, supportive, non-judgmental therapist that helps people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance dependence, and relationshIp issues.
As an empathetic, trauma-focused therapist, I've treated individuals, couples, and families in private practice, non-profit, and AA and Buddhist-based treatment facilities. I am a Masters-level substance abuse specialist, trained in mindfulness, somatic therapies and EMDR, and use culturally-sensitive, relational, attachment-based treatment orientations.
I am a warm, supportive, non-judgmental therapist that helps people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance dependence, and relationshIp issues.
As an empathetic, trauma-focused therapist, I've treated individuals, couples, and families in private practice, non-profit, and AA and Buddhist-based treatment facilities. I am a Masters-level substance abuse specialist, trained in mindfulness, somatic therapies and EMDR, and use culturally-sensitive, relational, attachment-based treatment orientations.
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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.