Substance Use Therapists in Encino, CA

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Lynne Bidwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436  (Online Only)
My passion for my work comes from helping you with your current problems and longstanding patterns in a caring, nonjudgmental, and insightful way. The joint learning, collaboration, and even humor on this journey inspires me, as we work as a team. I am an engaged, interactive, and respectful therapist, whether I am with individuals, couples, or groups. And coming from a multicultural family background, I celebrate all types of diversity and various points of view. My areas of specialty include trauma and PTSD; relationship issues and couples; creative clients; career transitions; and family members of the mentally ill.
My passion for my work comes from helping you with your current problems and longstanding patterns in a caring, nonjudgmental, and insightful way. The joint learning, collaboration, and even humor on this journey inspires me, as we work as a team. I am an engaged, interactive, and respectful therapist, whether I am with individuals, couples, or groups. And coming from a multicultural family background, I celebrate all types of diversity and various points of view. My areas of specialty include trauma and PTSD; relationship issues and couples; creative clients; career transitions; and family members of the mentally ill.
(323) 302-4798 View (323) 302-4798
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Stephen A Friedman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91316  (Online Only)
Of special interest to me are those individuals who have been raised to believe that they are not special, and experience the suffering resulting from focusing more on the needs and feelings of others than their own. I assist my clients in developing their personal boundaries and limitations required to establish their own equal "space" within relationships, and to achieve the necessary freedom from re-enacting their familial role and associated feelings with that role.
Of special interest to me are those individuals who have been raised to believe that they are not special, and experience the suffering resulting from focusing more on the needs and feelings of others than their own. I assist my clients in developing their personal boundaries and limitations required to establish their own equal "space" within relationships, and to achieve the necessary freedom from re-enacting their familial role and associated feelings with that role.
(818) 492-4573 View (818) 492-4573
Ken Scott
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436
Everyone can enjoy a satisfying life of love, work and play. However, we may find ourselves in personal patterns, relationships, or with life issues that keep us from living to our fullest. Though circumstances and illness are difficult, our manner of dealing with them determines whether we are happy or sad, engaged or depressed, relaxed or anxious, and even feeling physically unwell or healthy. Trauma and poor coping are often related to our past desperate attempts to take care of ourselves in difficult situations. Through a passionate, humor-filled, authentic journey we can seek to understand and change your life.
Everyone can enjoy a satisfying life of love, work and play. However, we may find ourselves in personal patterns, relationships, or with life issues that keep us from living to our fullest. Though circumstances and illness are difficult, our manner of dealing with them determines whether we are happy or sad, engaged or depressed, relaxed or anxious, and even feeling physically unwell or healthy. Trauma and poor coping are often related to our past desperate attempts to take care of ourselves in difficult situations. Through a passionate, humor-filled, authentic journey we can seek to understand and change your life.
(310) 919-4234 View (310) 919-4234
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Yasmine Khoushab
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
Do you reflect and wonder why you do so much for others, and yet receive so little in return? Imagine you’re on a boat, rowing diligently to keep both yourself and someone else afloat to only find out there’s a hole at the bottom. The problem was never how fast you needed to row, the problem was at the root you have yet to see. That’s a bit what it feels like to be in the grip of codependency. Codependency describes an unseen pattern where one person puts another’s needs before their own, often to the detriment of their own well-being.
Do you reflect and wonder why you do so much for others, and yet receive so little in return? Imagine you’re on a boat, rowing diligently to keep both yourself and someone else afloat to only find out there’s a hole at the bottom. The problem was never how fast you needed to row, the problem was at the root you have yet to see. That’s a bit what it feels like to be in the grip of codependency. Codependency describes an unseen pattern where one person puts another’s needs before their own, often to the detriment of their own well-being.
(747) 203-0762 View (747) 203-0762
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Laura F Pescione
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed out? Have you made attempts to change your situation and are not having much success? My practice is devoted to helping you heal, gain personal insight, and find satisfaction in your life. I provide an empathic, stimulating, and collaborative approach to help you live a more fulfilling life that feels rich and rewarding. With understanding and compassion, you are encouraged and empowered to explore your unique personal circumstances which will help you to finally turn those once felt obstacles into opportunities!
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed out? Have you made attempts to change your situation and are not having much success? My practice is devoted to helping you heal, gain personal insight, and find satisfaction in your life. I provide an empathic, stimulating, and collaborative approach to help you live a more fulfilling life that feels rich and rewarding. With understanding and compassion, you are encouraged and empowered to explore your unique personal circumstances which will help you to finally turn those once felt obstacles into opportunities!
(818) 963-9100 View (818) 963-9100
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Loree Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91316
Life is overwhelming. The most courageous thing you can do today is reach out for help, And you are literally doing it right now. The fact that you did that is HUGE! We can work on the rest from here! If your thoughts at night overwhelm you, if you have no more energy to give, no more motivation to push yourself....we've got your back. We can help you work on your mental health, your relationship, your career goals and most definitely on your TRAUMA.
Life is overwhelming. The most courageous thing you can do today is reach out for help, And you are literally doing it right now. The fact that you did that is HUGE! We can work on the rest from here! If your thoughts at night overwhelm you, if you have no more energy to give, no more motivation to push yourself....we've got your back. We can help you work on your mental health, your relationship, your career goals and most definitely on your TRAUMA.
(818) 748-1957 View (818) 748-1957
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Shireen Shahidi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
Hey there! If you're feeling overwhelmed and going through tough times, I'm here to lend you a helping hand. I specialize in working with people of all ages who are facing anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal is to provide you with a compassionate and empathetic approach to help you heal and grow. I want you to feel comfortable and relaxed when sharing your thoughts and emotions with me, so we can work together to overcome any obstacles.
Hey there! If you're feeling overwhelmed and going through tough times, I'm here to lend you a helping hand. I specialize in working with people of all ages who are facing anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal is to provide you with a compassionate and empathetic approach to help you heal and grow. I want you to feel comfortable and relaxed when sharing your thoughts and emotions with me, so we can work together to overcome any obstacles.
(747) 318-3513 View (747) 318-3513
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Ingrid Oliansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91316
Everyone feels stuck in life sometimes. Perhaps you are unsatisfied with a current relationship or you are not doing what you want to in terms of your career. Maybe you are experiencing a life transition such as the death of a loved one or a big geographical move. You have the solution within you. My job is to work in collaboration with you to uncover that solution and put it to work for you.
Everyone feels stuck in life sometimes. Perhaps you are unsatisfied with a current relationship or you are not doing what you want to in terms of your career. Maybe you are experiencing a life transition such as the death of a loved one or a big geographical move. You have the solution within you. My job is to work in collaboration with you to uncover that solution and put it to work for you.
(424) 273-8530 View (424) 273-8530
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Gary A. Crouppen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
In over 45 years of practice, I have assisted a countless number of individuals and couples to rapidly get to the core of personal problems that have kept them from living up to their full potential. I specialize in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (IS-TDP) trained directly with Habib Davanloo, M.D., the innovator of this powerful and effective form of treatment. My therapy approach is geared towards helping clients, in a sensitive an empowering manner, to quickly identify the different mechanisms they have destructively used to avoid being in touch with their true feelings and themselves.
In over 45 years of practice, I have assisted a countless number of individuals and couples to rapidly get to the core of personal problems that have kept them from living up to their full potential. I specialize in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (IS-TDP) trained directly with Habib Davanloo, M.D., the innovator of this powerful and effective form of treatment. My therapy approach is geared towards helping clients, in a sensitive an empowering manner, to quickly identify the different mechanisms they have destructively used to avoid being in touch with their true feelings and themselves.
(818) 900-1928 View (818) 900-1928
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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.
(818) 962-6352 View (818) 962-6352
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Karen Streicher Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a psychotherapist, I see individuals, couples and families who are in pain or conflict, and who want to increase their peace of mind and quality of life. My training, experience and intuition help me "zero in" on the patterns and issues that keep people blocked. Gentle, warm yet direct, I strive to help those I am privileged to treat grieve losses, resolve traumas, improve self-esteem, strengthen relationships, reduce depression and anxiety, and develop communication, stress management and coping skills. Understanding problem areas and expanding strengths, we work in a spirit of collaboration, with mutual respect, toward meaningful change.
As a psychotherapist, I see individuals, couples and families who are in pain or conflict, and who want to increase their peace of mind and quality of life. My training, experience and intuition help me "zero in" on the patterns and issues that keep people blocked. Gentle, warm yet direct, I strive to help those I am privileged to treat grieve losses, resolve traumas, improve self-esteem, strengthen relationships, reduce depression and anxiety, and develop communication, stress management and coping skills. Understanding problem areas and expanding strengths, we work in a spirit of collaboration, with mutual respect, toward meaningful change.
(213) 260-4812 View (213) 260-4812
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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
(818) 850-7094 View (818) 850-7094
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Stephanie Small
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91316
Stephanie is a Marriage, Family, Child Psychotherapist in private practice specializes in treating individuals, children, couples, and families. She has 30 years of experience, is known for her warm, direct, authentic, creative, compassionate, and safe approach to treating diverse clients. She integrates the most effective and contemporary clinical skills, including EMDR and Somatic Therapies, to relieve the life-constricting effects of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, medical trauma, and relationship issues. She is renowned for her expertise in treating adults with medical issues and chronically or terminally ill.
Stephanie is a Marriage, Family, Child Psychotherapist in private practice specializes in treating individuals, children, couples, and families. She has 30 years of experience, is known for her warm, direct, authentic, creative, compassionate, and safe approach to treating diverse clients. She integrates the most effective and contemporary clinical skills, including EMDR and Somatic Therapies, to relieve the life-constricting effects of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, medical trauma, and relationship issues. She is renowned for her expertise in treating adults with medical issues and chronically or terminally ill.
(310) 776-6011 View (310) 776-6011
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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.
(818) 369-3240 View (818) 369-3240
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Paul Thomas Brogan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
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.
(818) 918-3679 View (818) 918-3679
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Laurie Boxer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436
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.
(818) 660-0024 View (818) 660-0024
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Dr. Katie Strang
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436
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.
(747) 836-0801 View (747) 836-0801
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May Meirav Aviram
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436
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.).
(818) 593-0036 View (818) 593-0036
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Melissa R Ripp
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
I specialize in a depth-oriented approach to psychotherapy that addresses the root cause of the problem thereby promoting significant changes in your feelings about yourself, your life, and your relationships. My style is direct, engaging, and to the point, which allows for understanding and change to proceed relatively quickly. Insights are offered with warmth, humor, and compassion. Sessions are active, deep, and keenly attuned to your thoughts, feelings and expectations.
I specialize in a depth-oriented approach to psychotherapy that addresses the root cause of the problem thereby promoting significant changes in your feelings about yourself, your life, and your relationships. My style is direct, engaging, and to the point, which allows for understanding and change to proceed relatively quickly. Insights are offered with warmth, humor, and compassion. Sessions are active, deep, and keenly attuned to your thoughts, feelings and expectations.
(818) 783-3233 View (818) 783-3233
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Road to Wellness Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91316
If you're feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed, I'm glad you're here. My goal is to support you in getting relief, clarity, and hope. I am a licensed therapist in the states of CA, FL, SC, TX, & CT. I enjoy utilizing mind & body integration for both growth and healing, while also collaborating with you to cultivate balance and meeting your goals. I work with clients who experience challenges in their intimate relationships, big and small traumas, anxiety, and attachment wounds. It's important to me that you feel comfortable in our sessions. We are on this journey of your healing together and my style is collaborative and warm.
If you're feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed, I'm glad you're here. My goal is to support you in getting relief, clarity, and hope. I am a licensed therapist in the states of CA, FL, SC, TX, & CT. I enjoy utilizing mind & body integration for both growth and healing, while also collaborating with you to cultivate balance and meeting your goals. I work with clients who experience challenges in their intimate relationships, big and small traumas, anxiety, and attachment wounds. It's important to me that you feel comfortable in our sessions. We are on this journey of your healing together and my style is collaborative and warm.
(323) 312-3977 View (323) 312-3977