Addiction Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

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Rachel Abroms
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CADC-I
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have success working with people suffering with addiction and other mental health disorders.
People are complex and life can be very challenging. The way we process and live our lives, especially the way in which we respond to life's difficult challenges, is often informed by painful experiences from our past, and unresolved issues. I will help you find the inner resources you need to recover, understand yourself better, and create the changes that will improve your well being. We all have the potential to heal, grow, and be successful in our lives. It is this potential that provides hope for all of us to overcome pain and adversity.
(323) 203-0901
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Los Angeles, CA 90066
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Meme Rhee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My area of expertise include: (teens and adults) Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Addiction , Eating Disorders/Body Image EMDR/Trauma Resolution, Cross Cultural Counseling for Asian Americans, Creativity/Performance Enhancement, Couples/Family Therapy.
As a certified psychoanalyst, I specialize in treating teens and adults who struggle with depression; intense anxiety; obsessive-compulsive symptoms including invasive, disturbing thoughts; intolerable, painful emotions; high-conflict relationships; impulsive behaviors including suicidal and self-injurious behavior; substance and/or alcohol abuse; eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Our collaboration strives to help you find internal harmony. My method of investigation of the mind is designed to help you gain clarity in your thinking, achieve emotional containment and experience self-empowerment.
(424) 254-5197
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Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Katherine Carpenter Grey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you have relationship concerns? Maybe you are struggling with depression, addiction , anxiety, or grappling with past trauma? As your therapist, I provide a comfortable atmosphere that is welcoming and free of judgement. After a few sessions with me, my clients often feel a sense of relief being able to share experiences that they previously would not disclose out loud even to themselves. You will feel understood and supported. Clients like you find me to be approachable and accepting.
(310) 879-5259
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Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Not accepting new clients
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Joanne Piedra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi my name is Joanne and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of clinical experience, and I also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I provide counseling services for only adults. The past 14 years provided substance abuse treatment in both inpatient and outpatient programs, and telehealth services for the military with the USMC and USN active duty and retired Sailors, Marines, and their dependents. Experience working with teens and their families providing individual, group, and family therapy in both the state of California and New York.
(424) 577-5399
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Los Angeles, CA 90045
Not accepting new clients
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Victoria Washburn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging at times. During the therapeutic process, I look at how our environment, life experience, and current relationships have an impact on the decisions we make. I work with adults, young adults, families and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, addiction , low self-worth, career transitions and relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention.
(424) 325-7668
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Los Angeles, CA 90066
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Laura Kahwaji Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My specialty includes substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationships, & severe mental illness.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to freely express your thoughts and feelings about life's complexities. Together we will work on making changes to benefit your life. I believe everyone is capable of change, but does not know how or want to put in the work. I want to motivate you to succeed at creating the life that you want. I often tell people that looking for a therapist is like finding the right pair of shoes, sometimes you get lucky on that first try and other times you need to keep looking. Please don't hesitate to call me.
(747) 269-6764
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Los Angeles, CA 90039
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Jennifer Salkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
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.
(424) 329-8656
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Los Angeles, CA 90034
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Jillian Greene
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I also have very broad experience with clients in recovery from many types of addiction , such as alcohol/drugs as well as the socially approved kind like "work-aholism" and co-dependence.
I assist professionals under pressure to "deliver" and not choke up & help them rediscover their creativity and joy, as well as individuals wanting to have more comfort in their day to day life. If you suffer with career burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship issues and/or major life transitions.
(213) 340-3077
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Los Angeles, CA 90014
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Robert Buhrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Insight, encouragement, and challenge to grow, mixed with a healthy dose of humor makes for great success in the Baking Oven of life! Learning comes from multiple sources, such as life experience, books, others, and training. Learning without growing and maturing is not the definition of wisdom. What do you think? Want to grow wiser together, then call me. Making better decisions in life, helps for greater happiness and joy. A trauma of your past controlling you today? Unresolved traumas can cause addiction and relationship issues. Learn how to take the control back, how to get your life back, and how to enjoy life again.
(213) 973-4375
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Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Not accepting new clients
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Kristina Catuiza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am privileged to join you on your journey in therapy. Many of us struggle daily with issues like anxiety, stress, depression, anger or just feeling misunderstood. We may feel stuck and ashamed at our inability to just will ourselves into being "better.” My aim is to make a space for you to feel empowered to process and create the change you hope to see in your life. I have experience working with adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, substance use, and other personal challenges. I have a warm and caring approach with my clients, and I value personal preferences in the therapy experience.
(818) 975-3148
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Los Angeles, CA 90064
Not accepting new clients
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Patricia Wilson, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I have a broad understanding and compassion for individuals struggling with addiction issues.
I believe successful therapy needs to begin with a trusting, compatible relationship between you and me. If we can establish this foundation for treatment then we can move forward to identify your strengths as a unique individual, and work to uncover and resolve the elements in your life that are preventing personal growth and a gratifying lifestyle. I provide an initial free phone consultation, and offer phone sessions. I work on a sliding scale, and am a provider for Medicare, Blue Shield, Magellan, and Humana. I am NOT a provider for Medi-Cal. I can also bill your insurance company excluding your co-pay.
(310) 910-9214
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Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Stasia McGlade
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I approach therapy with warmth, compassion, nonjudgment, and cultural sensitivity. While I work with a broad range of mental health conditions, my areas of particular specialty are in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, addiction , OCD, trauma, and borderline personality disorder. I strive to provide an environment that encourages authenticity, recognizing that therapy can be a vulnerable and challenging process that also offers an invaluable path towards healing and recovery.
(310) 876-2619
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Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Christopher Lawver
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Christopher Lawver is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with over 20 years of experience in private practice and community mental health settings. He is a graduate of Antioch University Los Angeles with an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and the University of Southern California B.A. Communication Arts and Sciences. Chris Lawver has practiced in West Hollywood and San Francisco California, specializing in substance use and addiction recovery, codependency and relationship evaluation, and self empowerment in diverse populations. 2010, he received a certification in Psychoanalysis from The Los Angeles Institute of Psychoanalysis
(323) 310-4460
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Los Angeles, CA 90069
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Rubin Khoddam
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist and founder of COPE Psychological Center and I specialize in addiction , trauma, and mood disorders. In addition to my practice, I also manage a residential treatment program and am on faculty at UCLA. My goal in therapy is to utilize evidence-based treatments to help you understand the parts of your life most impacting you so that you can gain the tools, insights, and skills necessary to live the life you want. I hope to help you write new mental scripts, engage in more intentional behaviors, and ultimately have a new emotional experience that will provide the pathway to the life you want.
(310) 928-9662 x2
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Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Karyl Draper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSN
Verified
Verified
I have worked with Addiction ,Womens issues (adolescent to adults), LGBTQA and AIDS/HIV.
I believe therapy is a mutual journey made by the therapist and client. Though at times the waters are rough, the adventure can be exciting and rewarding. It is an opportunity for the client to create a different way of being in the world and discover new narratives of their personal story. Whether depression, addiction , relational or crisis There is a solution that is waiting to be found.
(323) 844-0227
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Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Waitlist for new clients
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Eric Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My training and experience make me especially qualified to treat depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction , and trauma.
Empathy. Validation. Alliance. Transformation. As a therapist, it is my belief that all these elements must be present for treatment to be successful. They provide the foundation for our work together. Empathy- it is vital that you feel seen, heard, and understood. Validation- I believe that ALL feelings are valid, and I strive to create a safe space for them to emerge and process. Alliance- therapy is most effective when it is a collaboration built on trust and unconditional support. Transformation- whatever you are struggling with, my job is to inspire change and help you transform into the person you want to be.
(323) 736-4342
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Los Angeles, CA 90046
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Rose Safran
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in Marriage Family Counseling, I have extensive training in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Addiction in Family Systems, and Love and Intimacy in Relationships.
A loving relationship, a happy marriage, a home filled with love and trust, is what you will achieve through therapy, If you feel stuck, and you don't have a clue how to achieve a satisfying meaningful relationship with your partner, than I will give you the tools to make your relationship work! I will give you concrete, specific tasks to start the process of change, regardless of your coming with your partner or by yourself. You can achieve amazing results towards that relationship you have always hoped to have, you dont have to do it alone, help is just a phone call away.
(310) 740-9875
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Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Claudia Chandler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
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.
(323) 716-0403
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Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Kat Teller
CCAC, ACC, BA
Do you need guidance to help launch you into the next phase of your life? Feeling lost or unsure of how to proceed? Are you struggling with addiction or recurrent self-sabotaging patterns? I will help you determine what is holding you back from being the person you are meant to be and where your blocks are. I use a holistic method, looking at the entire person- mental, emotional, physical and spiritual and offer a variety of healing and coaching tools. Client's will be met where they are and the coaching program will be adapted to them. Whatever your situation, we can work on a plan of action, together.
(323) 274-1552
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Los Angeles, CA 90004
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April Mollner (Blanchette)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
April Mollner is currently accepting new clients in her private practice and tele-therapy. As nationally-recognized anti-bullying advocate and keynote speaker at psychological conferences in the country she specializes in trauma, affirmative therapy, addiction & recovery. April is also known for her work with transgender youth in Hollywood & leading therapy in marginalized populations. Life stories are sometimes saturated in trauma, her hope is to help find positive narratives that assist peoples healing through their resilience. Her dedication to 'lived in experiences' bridges new beginnings through a journey of strengths.
(323) 672-4191
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Los Angeles, CA 90010
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Addiction Therapists

What is the best therapy for addiction?

Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?

The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason, “interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.