Drug Abuse Therapists in Coronado, CA

We often lead busy lives and give low priority to self-care and stress management. As such, we allow depression, anxiety, traumas, dysfunctional relationships, and/or addictions to impact on us. Many issues can be avoided by checking in with how you think and feel, by resolving past traumas, and by developing new skills in dealing with life. Together, we will work to reconcile with memories, resolve traumas, and set meaningful goals for the future. We will work on improving relationships, addressing hurdles, and exploring new possibilities. You will discover your strength, uncover your courage and values, and find your voice.

Counseling is a personal journey of self discovery and learning. It is a process that helps you gain greater understanding and awareness of yourself. I specialize in helping individuals with the following: Adjustment issues related to major life transitions such as: marriage, job changes, moving, starting school, death and divorce. Anxiety Disorders including: Obsessive thinking and compulsive behaviors, Anxiety following a traumatic event, Social anxiety, and Generalized anxiety/depression. Addictive Disorders such as substance abuse and dependency and other addictive behaviors. Womens issues are a large part of my practice including: postpartum stress, sexual trauma/abuse, and eating/body issues.

Hello. I am Matthew Paez, ASW. I believe in providing evidenced based psychological treatments from a holistic and person-centered approach. After retiring from the Marine Corps, I graduated from USC and trained at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. I like helping clients conquer difficulties with proven treatments that allow you to engage life with a peaceful mind, a healthy outlook, and joy. We'll learn how to stop white knuckling life's problems and proudly use new and effective techniques to engage our family, friends, and co-workers with. Call me for a free consult or I can help match you with one of our therapists.

Welcome! I view therapy as a place of exploration, of understanding, of support and healing. After spending the first half of my life trying to fit in and the second half trying to understand my purpose and meaning, I’ve settled into a very comfortable role as a therapist. I enjoy listening and supporting others’ awareness of what has shaped them, why they behave/feel the way they do, and how to find strength and healing. I believe change is possible.

Hello! I am Christina Chopin, a certified IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback practitioner and a self-proclaimed “brain geek”. I have a passion for helping individuals shake their unhelpful thought patterns, find a sense of clarity and help them to see how malleable and flexible their brain really is. Through my own journey suffering from a serious car accident and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), I understood quickly the impact that expertise and connection have when people are struggling with medical and mental health issues. And the impact microcurrent neuro feedback can have.

I am a LCSW and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD, addiction, attachment/relational problems, chronic pain, & mood management. You may be interested in decreasing stress & increasing more embodiment. By getting more in touch with your sensations, emotions & thoughts you will not only increase body awareness, but will decrease the physical tension that results from trauma. Whether you are struggling from stress, unhelpful behaviors or difficulty managing your mood, together we can work to increase your resiliency, self-regulation skills and capacity to connect more easily with self & others.