Substance Use Therapists in Encino, CA
Life is full of challenges. We all face hard times, stress and struggles at some point during our lives. Unfortunately, we cannot change the past, but we can change our thoughts and feelings about what has happened to us and choose how to deal with it and the effect it will have on us in the future. I specialize in working with teens, adults, families and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship problems and life transitions (marriage, divorce, becoming a parent, moving, becoming empty nesters, grief and loss, etc.).
Life is full of challenges. We all face hard times, stress and struggles at some point during our lives. Unfortunately, we cannot change the past, but we can change our thoughts and feelings about what has happened to us and choose how to deal with it and the effect it will have on us in the future. I specialize in working with teens, adults, families and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship problems and life transitions (marriage, divorce, becoming a parent, moving, becoming empty nesters, grief and loss, etc.).
I specialize in developmental (childhood trauma), relationships, adhd and autism assessments, addiction and recovery, meditation, attachment, and more.
I specialize in developmental (childhood trauma), relationships, adhd and autism assessments, addiction and recovery, meditation, attachment, and more.
I am honored to have my clients invite me to join them in a deep and caring search into their lives, personalities,challenges and dilemnas they face.Our focus is to work together in a respectful, open approach to provide help, relief, understanding and change toward goals of greater health, internal peace, satisfaction and connectedness.Psychotherapy was developed so that we wouldn't have to face our fears alone, without knowledge and the opportunity to learn emotionally and to improve our capabilty to deal with ourselves, the world and the people in our lives.Let me join you.
I am honored to have my clients invite me to join them in a deep and caring search into their lives, personalities,challenges and dilemnas they face.Our focus is to work together in a respectful, open approach to provide help, relief, understanding and change toward goals of greater health, internal peace, satisfaction and connectedness.Psychotherapy was developed so that we wouldn't have to face our fears alone, without knowledge and the opportunity to learn emotionally and to improve our capabilty to deal with ourselves, the world and the people in our lives.Let me join you.
Brian Shin: Hope Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
From the unexpected challenges to finding fulfillment when overcoming a trial, every person deserves to be the hero of their own story. From trauma to mood disorders to relational issues, each challenge is not an isolated event, but a story that is connected to our past, present, and future. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping people work through these challenges to come out even stronger, emotionally and mentally. I work with youth, adults, couples, and families to identify how this connection can lead to overcoming challenges and finding healing.
From the unexpected challenges to finding fulfillment when overcoming a trial, every person deserves to be the hero of their own story. From trauma to mood disorders to relational issues, each challenge is not an isolated event, but a story that is connected to our past, present, and future. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping people work through these challenges to come out even stronger, emotionally and mentally. I work with youth, adults, couples, and families to identify how this connection can lead to overcoming challenges and finding healing.
Leonel Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
Are you looking for a direct and supportive approach to healing and achieving personal goals based on your current situation? My name is Leonel Gonzalez, or Leo, as many call me. I bring a unique blend of strength, dedication, and empathy to every session, forming the bedrock of your healing journey. With a background rooted in service, I am here to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you’re grappling with trauma, anxiety or navigating complex family dynamics, my commitment to supporting you shines through.
Are you looking for a direct and supportive approach to healing and achieving personal goals based on your current situation? My name is Leonel Gonzalez, or Leo, as many call me. I bring a unique blend of strength, dedication, and empathy to every session, forming the bedrock of your healing journey. With a background rooted in service, I am here to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you’re grappling with trauma, anxiety or navigating complex family dynamics, my commitment to supporting you shines through.
Amy Clayton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
Clients bring a wide range of concerns to my office. They experience problems with addiction, depression, loss, grief, stress, relationship problems & family dynamics. Many of my clients are high achieving people struggling w/ a problem. I draw upon my clients' strengths to assist them with making meaningful changes that make a difference in their lives. Because medication combined with psychotherapy is sometimes necessary, I'm available for confidential consultation with your physician or psychiatrist. If you don't have one who can prescribe medication for you, I can provide you with referrals for an evaluation w/ a psychiatrist
Clients bring a wide range of concerns to my office. They experience problems with addiction, depression, loss, grief, stress, relationship problems & family dynamics. Many of my clients are high achieving people struggling w/ a problem. I draw upon my clients' strengths to assist them with making meaningful changes that make a difference in their lives. Because medication combined with psychotherapy is sometimes necessary, I'm available for confidential consultation with your physician or psychiatrist. If you don't have one who can prescribe medication for you, I can provide you with referrals for an evaluation w/ a psychiatrist
Yasmin Saudi
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
I believe that true healing comes from deep, meaningful exploration of the self. As a companion on your inner journey, I strive to create a safe, warm, and trusting environment where you can feel understood, heard, and supported. Our work together will be relational, prioritizing the unique cultural and personal contexts that shape your experience. My goal is to foster growth, resilience, and a deeper connection to your authentic self.
I believe that true healing comes from deep, meaningful exploration of the self. As a companion on your inner journey, I strive to create a safe, warm, and trusting environment where you can feel understood, heard, and supported. Our work together will be relational, prioritizing the unique cultural and personal contexts that shape your experience. My goal is to foster growth, resilience, and a deeper connection to your authentic self.
Effective psychotherapy is transforming. In my private practice both individuals and couples come seeking a therapeutic relationship to clarify the suffering in their life. My style is interactive and engaging, utilizing psychotherapy, Jungian analysis and dream work. Although I specialize in recovery from trauma (ptsd), those who are creatively blocked, grief and loss, victims of domestic violence, and addiction to alcohol/substances, I welcome all kinds of people into the sanctuary of my office
Effective psychotherapy is transforming. In my private practice both individuals and couples come seeking a therapeutic relationship to clarify the suffering in their life. My style is interactive and engaging, utilizing psychotherapy, Jungian analysis and dream work. Although I specialize in recovery from trauma (ptsd), those who are creatively blocked, grief and loss, victims of domestic violence, and addiction to alcohol/substances, I welcome all kinds of people into the sanctuary of my office
A personal crisis is a critical moment in a person's life, and seeking help can be very difficult, especially for men! As your "guide on the side," I have particular interest in serving people coping with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, grief, relationship problems, and substance abuse.
A personal crisis is a critical moment in a person's life, and seeking help can be very difficult, especially for men! As your "guide on the side," I have particular interest in serving people coping with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, grief, relationship problems, and substance abuse.
Annalisa Rinna Barrett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
The clientele who I primarily work with are struggling with anxious and/or depressive symptoms related to life transitions or general mood related disorders. Together, we formulate therapeutic goals with the aim of reducing the symptomatic complaints. Sometimes the process is as simple as reframing perspective and other times, more trauma and attachment work is involved. The path makes itself clear as the therapeutic relationship develops and the client leads the way in terms of readiness and personal needs.
The clientele who I primarily work with are struggling with anxious and/or depressive symptoms related to life transitions or general mood related disorders. Together, we formulate therapeutic goals with the aim of reducing the symptomatic complaints. Sometimes the process is as simple as reframing perspective and other times, more trauma and attachment work is involved. The path makes itself clear as the therapeutic relationship develops and the client leads the way in terms of readiness and personal needs.
Does emotion dysregulation create problems in your life and prevent you from reaching your goals? Is your adolescent or young adult child struggling with intense emotions, relationship problems, or out of control behaviors? If you are seeking effective, practical solutions for these difficulties, I can help. I specialize in using evidence-based therapies to help adults, teens, and families increase emotion regulation, reduce and eliminate problematic behaviors, and improve their relationships.
Does emotion dysregulation create problems in your life and prevent you from reaching your goals? Is your adolescent or young adult child struggling with intense emotions, relationship problems, or out of control behaviors? If you are seeking effective, practical solutions for these difficulties, I can help. I specialize in using evidence-based therapies to help adults, teens, and families increase emotion regulation, reduce and eliminate problematic behaviors, and improve their relationships.
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Lauren Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious & dissatisfied about your current way of being? Are you noticing habits & patterns that no longer serve you or have you feeling stuck? We all have patterns, learned throughout life, that attempt to keep us from our fullest potential. These patterns can cause us to become anxious, depressed, or question our entire purpose in life should they not align with our desired narrative. Maybe we question the validity of our feelings or the way we navigate conflict. One of the biggest side effects of our learned behaviors is feeling inauthentic to who we truly wish to be.
Are you feeling anxious & dissatisfied about your current way of being? Are you noticing habits & patterns that no longer serve you or have you feeling stuck? We all have patterns, learned throughout life, that attempt to keep us from our fullest potential. These patterns can cause us to become anxious, depressed, or question our entire purpose in life should they not align with our desired narrative. Maybe we question the validity of our feelings or the way we navigate conflict. One of the biggest side effects of our learned behaviors is feeling inauthentic to who we truly wish to be.
Dr. Laurie Boxer is a licensed psychologist in private practice as well as clinical director of an outpatient treatment program at a medical center. A graduate of UCLA and Syracuse University, with over 20 years of clinical practice, Dr. Boxer has expertise in treating a broad range of psychological conditions and interpersonal problems. Dr. Boxer has advanced professional training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Marital Therapy. Dr. Boxer employs empirically based approaches to the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder, and other anxiety disorders, mood disorders, emotion regulation problems, and relationship issues.
Dr. Laurie Boxer is a licensed psychologist in private practice as well as clinical director of an outpatient treatment program at a medical center. A graduate of UCLA and Syracuse University, with over 20 years of clinical practice, Dr. Boxer has expertise in treating a broad range of psychological conditions and interpersonal problems. Dr. Boxer has advanced professional training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Marital Therapy. Dr. Boxer employs empirically based approaches to the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder, and other anxiety disorders, mood disorders, emotion regulation problems, and relationship issues.
Traumatic experiences change your brain which affects how you feel, think and act. Have you ever experienced brain fog, hyper vigilance, numbness, nightmares or flashbacks? These PTSD symptoms can cause you to feel stuck or disconnected. It is extremely hard to live a fulfilled life and be productive with limited brain functioning. The good news is that you can actually repair the pathways in your brain and heal disturbing memories. Human beings are resilient and EMDR is the modality to get you back to the way you were before.
Traumatic experiences change your brain which affects how you feel, think and act. Have you ever experienced brain fog, hyper vigilance, numbness, nightmares or flashbacks? These PTSD symptoms can cause you to feel stuck or disconnected. It is extremely hard to live a fulfilled life and be productive with limited brain functioning. The good news is that you can actually repair the pathways in your brain and heal disturbing memories. Human beings are resilient and EMDR is the modality to get you back to the way you were before.
Eugenia Buerklin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91316 (Online Only)
Creating a safe, caring, non-judgmental environment in which to engage in a deep, authentic healing process is my intention. Anxiety, depression, and other painful issues, often have their roots in developmental wounding and/or trauma. I help you get to the causes of your pain and patterns that no longer serve you. Mindfulness and somatic resourcing allow you to experience relief (and rewire your brain) while safely navigating and processing the past. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationships, career, self-esteem, and auto-immune, pain and other somatic challenges. I offer individual, couples therapy, groups, workshops, and retreats.
Creating a safe, caring, non-judgmental environment in which to engage in a deep, authentic healing process is my intention. Anxiety, depression, and other painful issues, often have their roots in developmental wounding and/or trauma. I help you get to the causes of your pain and patterns that no longer serve you. Mindfulness and somatic resourcing allow you to experience relief (and rewire your brain) while safely navigating and processing the past. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationships, career, self-esteem, and auto-immune, pain and other somatic challenges. I offer individual, couples therapy, groups, workshops, and retreats.
Tara Christine Egemo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91316 (Online Only)
Looking for the right therapist can be a very difficult process. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and strengths-based. I understand how difficult it can be to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences. With this in mind, as your therapist, I will create a safe space that is non-judgmental and supportive.
Looking for the right therapist can be a very difficult process. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and strengths-based. I understand how difficult it can be to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences. With this in mind, as your therapist, I will create a safe space that is non-judgmental and supportive.
Katherine Merritt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
Relationships give our lives meaning, but when difficulties happen, it can leave us wondering, ‘Am I the problem’? I believe our well-being is directly linked to the health of these connections. Together, we will look at the unconscious dynamics that shape how you relate to yourself and others with the goal of fostering deeper self-understanding and more connection in your life.
Relationships give our lives meaning, but when difficulties happen, it can leave us wondering, ‘Am I the problem’? I believe our well-being is directly linked to the health of these connections. Together, we will look at the unconscious dynamics that shape how you relate to yourself and others with the goal of fostering deeper self-understanding and more connection in your life.
I aim to work with the client to achieve a better quality of life the art of evidence-based practices to help identify each individual's own values and goals to motivate behavior change. I will work with the client to identify his/her personal values and set achievable goals. Sessions are catered to the needs of the client to focus on mindfulness and acceptance of one's values and goals. The client will learn to independently set achievable goals and maintain the quality of life you set forth during and after therapy.
I aim to work with the client to achieve a better quality of life the art of evidence-based practices to help identify each individual's own values and goals to motivate behavior change. I will work with the client to identify his/her personal values and set achievable goals. Sessions are catered to the needs of the client to focus on mindfulness and acceptance of one's values and goals. The client will learn to independently set achievable goals and maintain the quality of life you set forth during and after therapy.
Elisa Willits-Spolin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
Not feeling yourself? Do you want to move past your emotional pain? Are you having relationship problems? In a safe environment, I help adults manage their stress, anxiety, depression and difficult emotions, accept and move through life transitions, and improve their relationships. I assist individuals and couples in gaining awareness of past and present influences on their beliefs and how they relate to others. My therapy work is collaborative with couples, helping partners improve their communication and replace their highly charged emotional interactions with new productive, healthier dialogues.
Not feeling yourself? Do you want to move past your emotional pain? Are you having relationship problems? In a safe environment, I help adults manage their stress, anxiety, depression and difficult emotions, accept and move through life transitions, and improve their relationships. I assist individuals and couples in gaining awareness of past and present influences on their beliefs and how they relate to others. My therapy work is collaborative with couples, helping partners improve their communication and replace their highly charged emotional interactions with new productive, healthier dialogues.
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