Substance Use Therapists in Irvine, CA
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Nicole S Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide treatment for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, women's issues,
substance use
disorders, trauma, domestic violence and grief.
Has life become overwhelming, stressful, or unmanageable? Not sure how to help yourself, kids, or relationship, and life has become out of control? You don't need to cope with stress and unhappiness alone. With good treatment individuals will feel and function better. I offer excellent training, insight, warmth and honesty. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist certified with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. I received my BA degree from the University of Arizona in communications and earned my MA degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Josh Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My career has allowed me to work with an assortment of presenting issues, while focusing on
substance use
, trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, life transitions, academic performance, and chronic illness.
Life stressors and adverse experiences can become overwhelming. Many people find themselves in a place where they could benefit from some extra support. My goal is to explore with you what is holding you back from feeling more aware of and connected with the direction of your life. I provide a welcoming, non-judgmental space to help you discover inner wounds, wisdom, and healing.
Not accepting new clients
Nick Leggio
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma,
substance use
, mood disorders, as well as difficulties related to grief and loss.
I am so glad you have taken the courageous next step on your journey of healing. I know how overwhelming it can be to find a provider you can trust. I believe one of the bravest and most rewarding things you can do is to begin to understand your own story. Under my care, I aim to provide symptom relief, a deeper and more accurate understanding of your self and others, and a warm and nonjudgemental space to be seen and heard.
Ashton Hart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a special interest working with individuals in
substance use
recovery, trauma, teens, and medical professionals.
I approach my clients with a warm and open heart. It is important to have a safe space to discuss sensitive issues without judgment. I provide therapy services to clients who are struggling with many different life stressors. I am here to offer you support whether it be for a few sessions to work on a specific topic, or you are looking for longer term support. I have a flexible schedule offering online video sessions and will do my best to work with your specific needs, whether that be weekly, biweekly, or monthly sessions.
Sara Hicks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, I'm Sara. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDR trained clinician who is committed to working collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals. I utilize a calm and compassionate approach when working with clients as I strive to provide a safe environment to facilitate opportunities for clients to grow and enhance their strengths. I had the honor of working at a residential treatment center where I supported teens, adults, and families navigate complex trauma, past abuse, and persistent mental health struggles like depression and anxiety, disordered eating, &
substance use
.
Not accepting new clients
Mario D'Aliesio
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCS, ADC-II
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have more than twenty years of experience in the field of psychotherapy and treating addiction. My passion for service has led me to work with active duty military, veterans, teens, couples, and individuals who are seeking balance and healing. My unique experience and talents have crafted me as an expert in identifying and treating PTSD, oppositional defiance disorder, and
substance use
disorders, including pathological gambling and sexual compulsivity. I have held positions as the Division Head of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton and Branch Head for Behavioral Health with Marine Family Programs Camp Pendleton.
Rannia Brown
Psychological Associate, PsyD, LAADC
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I am able to provide assessments to those individuals seeking an evaluation for
substance use
.
Making the choice to go to therapy isn't always the easiest to do. Taking the first step in admitting you may need help is the hardest decision. Therapy isn't meant to make you feel as though there is something wrong with you. It's to allow you to be the best version of yourself possible in order to lead a happier more fulfilling life. Sometimes we just need to feel understood and validated. I provide therapy in a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere for those struggling with mental health issues.
Kelly Albrecht
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified
Verified
I also have a background in working with adolescents and adults experiencing
substance use
disorder, including when experienced concurrently with bipolar disorders and personality disorders.
Are you struggling to process depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, and trauma? These emotional ruptures can cause major disruptions in our lives. The work to process these types of life events is multifaceted, and I can help you identify your feelings and potential relational patterns, build tolerance and acceptance around challenging ones, and set meaningful goals. In order to do so, I utilize various therapeutic approaches consisting of ACT, CBT, and Problem Solving Therapy and somatic interventions.
Valeria Lletget
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have been passionate about and dedicated to Social Work for over 16 years and have worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for more than six years. I have been fortunate to work in various professional settings. I have provided individual therapy, clinical assessments, case management, psychiatric medication linkage, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and
substance use
recovery services.
Golshid 'Goldie' Fadakar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I've had extensive experience working with eating disorders, trauma,
substance use
, depression, and anxiety.
Welcome! What areas in your life are you avoiding? Are you feeling stuck in life and in your relationships? My passion lies in working with individuals desiring to achieve more autonomy, working through feelings, addressing areas of guilt/shame and avoidance, establishing strong boundaries for themselves, strengthening relationships, and finding parts of your identity. It takes courage to seek help and desire to work through your issues. Through therapy, we can address how your struggles are impeding on your daily life and relationships. We will work on ways to feel safe, empowered, and to have the coping skills to manage them.
Dr. Stefanie Tweedly
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
While I specialize in treatment of trauma/PTSD,
substance use
disorders, active duty and retired military, and first responders, I am comfortable treating a wide range of presenting problems experienced by adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. Base on your needs, I integrate a variety of approaches to therapy, including Emotion-Focused Therapy due to its focus emotional healing and its warm, supportive stance. In addition to more traditional approaches to therapy, I integrate holistic practices, such as yoga and meditation.
Cory Brosch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, 47939
Verified
Verified
Living a life with addiction is demanding, challenging, and anxiety-provoking. Whether you are struggling to manage your sobriety or your loved one is in recovery, I understand how difficult it can be to live a "normal life." I have experience working with teens and adults who are striving to find balance, create healthier family dynamics, and address traumas that have contributed to
substance use
. In addition to working in the addiction field, I also have years of experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, and stressors related to life transitions (i.e. career change, relationship issues, failure to launch).
Scott D Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients as of Mar 2023. Dealing with something you can't just overcome? I work with clients using a mixture of humor and challenge to deal with the heavy, immovable problems in life. I work with clients dealing with alcoholism,
substance use
, domestic violence, infidelity, codependency, attachment issues, and issues with sexual attraction. I assist clients in approaching the problem through education and attachment theory, which focuses on how we form relationships and the relationship we have to ourselves.
Michelle Hobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I began my training working with
substance use
, anxiety, depression and mood disorders.
Let’s not waste any more time being unhappy, unfulfilled, and stuck. To thrive as people, we need to recognize our values and goals. Those values and goals change throughout time, as we age. Change is constant. That makes a lot of people uncomfortable. But it’s time to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Being uncomfortable means you’re growing. Being uncomfortable means you’re challenging yourself. And before we get too far, I am not talking about inappropriate discomfort. I will teach you the difference. If you are too afraid of change, to embrace change, I probably will not be the right fit for you as a therapist.
Tonya Torres | Mind Garden Counseling Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that our behavior and struggles are a result of what has happened to us. Unpacking what has happened to you is so important in better understanding what is going on with you now. Therapy can prompt growth and healing for those facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues,
substance use
, poor self-esteem, grief & transitions. I will empower you to explore your personal stories to connect the past, present, and future to find meaning and hope while reforming faulty thinking patterns & beliefs. I have a passion for treating those that have experienced trauma. I have learned to heal my own experience
Dahlia Advani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have been helping individuals, couples and families improve their quality of life for the past 13 yrs. My specialties include treating Anxiety & Depressive Disorders as well as treating
Substance Use
Disorders and helping individuals work through their trauma. In addition I am a mindfulness coach, assisting others increasing awareness of the present, being able to touch life deeply on a moment to moment basis.
Phuong Tang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you someone who is trying to make a meaningful change in the world but is struggling to make significant changes in their personal life? You may be seeking therapy as a way to explore your past while understanding that it does not have to determine your future. I am an Asian American therapist who works with Asian Americans and other people of color who may identify as activists, creatives, immigrants, children of immigrants who struggle with adjustment disorder, PTSD, intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism and
substance use
.
Dr. Annahita Mahdavi West
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD , AMFT, CATC-V
Verified
Verified
My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, family and relationship conflicts, teenagers, school problems, couples,
substance use
, addiction, co-dependency, adjustment and integration issues, immigration and acculturation trauma, incarceration, and racial trauma.
I work in a nonprofit agency that offers low-fee therapy. I approach this field of psychotherapy as a sacred space. A space of human connectivity. A space safe and free of judgments and biases. I attempt to provide the utmost empathy and a safe space for my clients to be able to address the issues they need help with. I believe in being solution-focused while addressing the underlying causes of repetitive patterns in order to stop the self-destructive cycles that produce unfavorable results. My goal is to help you to change your behavior to promote positive outcomes towards your mental and emotional wellbeing.
Bryan -Telehealth Available- Vasquez
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CATCIII
Struggling with
substance use
and feel rehab isn’t an option? Leaving your family, job, school or other responsibilities for an extended period is not always needed to get yourself healthy and on the right track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard...feelings of anxiety, fear, failure, unworthiness, and shame. You may have tried stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. Breaking this cycle on your own is tough! Counseling may be more effective for you than rehab.
Bryan Vasquez
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CATC-II
Struggling with
substance use
and feel rehab isn’t an option? Leaving your family, job, school or other responsibilities for an extended period of time is not always needed to get yourself healthy and on the right track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard...feelings of anxiety, fear, failure, unworthiness, and shame. You may have tried stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. Breaking this cycle on your own is tough! Counseling may be more effective for you than rehab.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.