Addiction Therapists in Culver City, CA

It is my experience after practicing over 24 years that it is not so much what you think that is important rather it is how you feel. We are motivated by our feelings. A thought is usually not sufficient to initiate lasting change unless it is connected to a feeling. Psychotherapy is usually sought when the individual is in crisis and feels overwhelmed. When an individual is overwhelmed it is like being overloaded with more hurt then can be lived with. The therapist is a catalyst to help the individual integrate their feelings and thoughts and to live in the present.

By searching for a new therapist, you have already taken the first step towards creating the life you want. Now, it is my job to help you discover your passion, mend broken relationships, come to terms with addictive behaviors or process unresolved trauma. There are so many things that might lead us to therapy; I believe that you deserve the time and space to understand where you come from, how your past experiences impact your present, and what you need to move forward in a way that works best for you.

As a strengths-based therapist, I am here as a warm and compassionate partner to walk alongside you through some of life's most difficult challenges. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, process, and cope with past pain, present fears, and future uncertainties. I provide empathy, insight, and a fresh perspective, as we sort through the muck of life together, and you discover your own inner strength and power. You experience healing hope. I'm highly intuitive, coupled with an open heart, and experience working with a range of emotional issues to help guide you toward leading the fulfilling life you desire.

In my work with clients, I create a safe and nurturing environment for you to find your way back to a sense of wholeness and fulfillment in life. It's not about fixing what's broken or changing your identity but helping you remember what it's like to feel in balance and connected and supporting you in letting go of what's blocking you from finding that core, creative and joyful self within. My specialities for treatment include: addiction , trauma, grief processing, anxiety, eating disorders, stress management and codependency.

Do you want to create a dramatic shift in your life? Are you ready to remove all of the mental, emotional and physical blocks that are keeping you stuck? Are you searching for a therapist who is highly intuitive and genuine? Someone you can feel safe unpacking things that have caused you pain? Are you looking for a therapeutic approach that is fast and provides actual results? We all have positive and negative experiences in our lives that imprint on us in some way. Disturbing memories can act like a virus, attacking your mind, body and soul. EMDR clears you so you can live the life you want to live.

Whether you are looking to end an addiction , process complex trauma and shame, or overcome your self-limiting beliefs I am here to help. My extensive experience in the field, as well as my own personal work has led me to the understanding that there is a way out. I treat those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief/loss, children of addict/alcoholics, borderline personality, betrayal trauma, sex/porn addiction , and other issues. Through the therapeutic process I can help you to better understand what you have been through and how to overcome your current struggles to live your fullest, best life.

Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction , a life transition, family/parenting concerns, or other mental health issues, we are all trying to better understand ourselves and break free of our limiting patterns and beliefs. My approach to therapy involves a strong foundation in formal therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, family systems, and others, while at the same time recognizing that you are the expert of your own life, and it is through the therapeutic process that you will come to gain valuable insights, recognize your potential, and enhance your capacity for self-love.

I have a specialization working with couples, families and individuals as well as in substance abuse/chemical dependency and addiction treatment (porn, sex & gambling). In many cases the depressed and anxious client is self medicating in some way to alter underlying feelings of depression, anxiety and intimacy/attachment issues. I use Somatic Experiencing, a very effective treatment for trauma/PTSD symptoms, helping the body and mind regulate itself. Clients in relationships with loved ones addicted or abusing substances can benefit from therapy to learn how to take care of themselves so as to limit the toxicity of the proximity

Do you feel useful and fulfilled in life? Are your relationships deep and meaningful? Are all your dreams coming true? Or are you overwhelmed by life? Do you doubt yourself? Are you disappointed with the people closest to you? If you are experiencing difficulty coping with the realities of your life and find yourself sinking into negativity, I can help you. In a compassionate, safe environment we can work together to overcome your problems. We can address the issues that are limiting your enjoyment of life and holding you back from happiness as your authentic self.

I provide individual, family, and group therapy for teens and adults struggling with major depression,bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders (OCD, generalized anxiety, and social anxiety). I specialize in the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution focused brief therapy (both evidenced -based models). I have extensive experience using group therapy to treat severe depression, including suicidal thinking and behavior.

Most people seek a therapist when they feel stuck in some way. My goal is to help you find the tools and resources to get answers. Hopefully, with answers, come solutions. This can help a person feel motivated and empowered to move forward in their life. I try to provide a space that allows for improved happiness, self esteem, and a healthier relationship with yourself and others.

My goal is to help people open up and discover new aspects of themselves. I believe that every person has a unique and interesting story. I work towards deconstructing problem-saturated narratives and thickening thin descriptions that lead to unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors.

Interventionist and Sober Coach with over 20,000 hours of specialization in addiction . Over the last 15 years I have helped thousands of individuals and families suffering from issues of substance abuse. Past Family Program Director, and Clinical Director for one of the nations largest charities specializing in addiction . At current, specialized practice helping families and individuals in crisis. CEO-Founder of Recover Integrity, extended care treatment for men www.recoverintegrity.com

As a person recovered from substance abuse and mental health challenges of my own, I have dedicated myself to finding more ways to help others find meaning and direction as the leaders and heroes of their own journey in life. I seek to enrich my perspective with many psychological tools and frameworks as well as different philosophical perspectives on life. I know the most important thing in working with a client is to allow them the agency and autonomy to guide their healing process, and to this end I have sought to study as many modalities as I can in order to remain well equipped in finding the best tools to offer each client.

I treat addiction , depression, anxiety and trauma related issues. Treatment focuses on allowing you to gain insight, knowledge and power over the issues and circumstances in your life and developing new, healthy, and useful coping strategies. My ability to connect easily with clients allows us to explore your needs while being free to express yourself without judgement.

Addiction is a complex issue that affects every part of an individual's life. As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I am equipped to guide individuals and families through the early stages of recovery and what to expect. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction , I would be honored to help coach them. Substance abuse counseling offers a direct approach to addiction , focusing on results, behavior modification, and spiritual principles. I work with clients in all stages of their recovery. If you are early in recovery or feel stuck in your sobriety after a few months or years, please reach out for a consultation.

Therapy can hold a space of exploring where our inner observer is hiding and how we can pull their reaching hand through the unconscious rubble. Where we can point to elements in our self dialogue that fuel our dissatisfaction. Where we can feel the emotions that are in cohesion with our experience. This is where change lies and where we as an alliance can help facilitate a life you've been waiting to embark on. Whether it is addiction , familial conflict, identity disarray, lack of passion, anxiety spirals. depressive bruising, or relationship chaos, I offer you the space where we can combat these psychic tensions, together.

Feel empowered now. It's hard to know when to look for help. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, relationship difficulties, or persistent feelings of sadness and anxiety, sometimes it can be too much. As a therapist, I've worked collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families for over a decade to explore current problems and develop solutions.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship/intimacy issues, infidelity/betrayal, addiction , and alcohol/ substance abuse disorders. I am a sex-positive therapist who works with clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which can assist with resolving lingering effects of past traumatic memories. It can also lesson the hold of negativity and limiting beliefs and move you to a much healthier self-concept and higher self-esteem.

I am a West-Los Angeles LCSW, offering both in-person and tele-therapy sessions, working with both individuals and couples. My style as a therapist is warm and challenging, direct and engaging. I know that no two clients are the same, and treat each client with a specific approach tailored to their wants and needs. The primary topics I work with are addiction , depression/anxiety, physical pain and couple's issues (I am a LEVEL 3 Gottman Method therapist).