Substance Use Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are growth opportunities. You’re probably here because it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are growth opportunities. You’re probably here because it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California with 19 years of professional experience. In our sessions, you’ll have a supportive space to explore what matters most to you, uncover patterns that may be holding you back, and discover new possibilities for growth. Whether you’re feeling stuck, facing a major life transition, or navigating the complexities of adult life, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll work to find practical strategies, strengthen your resilience, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California with 19 years of professional experience. In our sessions, you’ll have a supportive space to explore what matters most to you, uncover patterns that may be holding you back, and discover new possibilities for growth. Whether you’re feeling stuck, facing a major life transition, or navigating the complexities of adult life, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll work to find practical strategies, strengthen your resilience, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.
I utilize talk therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions. My approach allows individuals to get to the root cause of their issues while still having the immediate change of behavioral interventions.
I utilize talk therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions. My approach allows individuals to get to the root cause of their issues while still having the immediate change of behavioral interventions.
In her private practice, Kathleen provides the wisdom and support that comes from years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Earning her Master's in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles. She is a trained Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR Therapist. She served as Program Director and Therapist at Ridgeview Ranch Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers where she facilitated Meditation, Grief & Loss, Relapse Prevention, and Advanced Process Therapy groups.
In her private practice, Kathleen provides the wisdom and support that comes from years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Earning her Master's in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles. She is a trained Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR Therapist. She served as Program Director and Therapist at Ridgeview Ranch Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers where she facilitated Meditation, Grief & Loss, Relapse Prevention, and Advanced Process Therapy groups.
You may be living with emotional pain. No matter how hard you try, something just isn't working. You might feel like things have spun out of your control. There are certain things required of you, but you don't feel capable of meeting those expectations. Most days you don't believe in yourself. You feel alone. You know you need the help, the first step is reaching our and accepting "the helping hand".
You may be living with emotional pain. No matter how hard you try, something just isn't working. You might feel like things have spun out of your control. There are certain things required of you, but you don't feel capable of meeting those expectations. Most days you don't believe in yourself. You feel alone. You know you need the help, the first step is reaching our and accepting "the helping hand".
Licensed in California & Florida(Telehealth). I bring over 20 years of experience in the drug and alcohol treatment field, with a focus on working with adults, adolescents, veterans (OIF/OEF), and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I’m a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and use the 30-task model to support clients in recovery from sex and chemsex addiction. My approach is trauma-informed, affirming, and grounded in helping you build a path toward healing that's aligned with your values, strengths, and goals. For Florida clients: I am a registered out-of-state telehealth provider.
Licensed in California & Florida(Telehealth). I bring over 20 years of experience in the drug and alcohol treatment field, with a focus on working with adults, adolescents, veterans (OIF/OEF), and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I’m a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and use the 30-task model to support clients in recovery from sex and chemsex addiction. My approach is trauma-informed, affirming, and grounded in helping you build a path toward healing that's aligned with your values, strengths, and goals. For Florida clients: I am a registered out-of-state telehealth provider.
I'm an Associate Therapist specializing in treating gambling addiction, helping men and adolescents struggling with addictive behaviors. My goal is to help you break the patterns that aren't serving you, explore what's driving them, and move toward the goals and values that are important to you. Using mindfulness-informed, evidence-based approaches, I support clients in understanding what's fueling their behavior, recognizing triggers and urges, building healthier coping skills, and working through the emotional weight that comes with making real change.
I'm an Associate Therapist specializing in treating gambling addiction, helping men and adolescents struggling with addictive behaviors. My goal is to help you break the patterns that aren't serving you, explore what's driving them, and move toward the goals and values that are important to you. Using mindfulness-informed, evidence-based approaches, I support clients in understanding what's fueling their behavior, recognizing triggers and urges, building healthier coping skills, and working through the emotional weight that comes with making real change.
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, struggling with anxiety, depression, or major life transitions that affect your daily life and sense of stability. Since 2019, I have worked with Veterans, understanding the impact of military service, trauma, and reintegration challenges. Personal struggles, addiction, or relationship issues may leave you seeking clarity, emotional balance, and resilience. You want to regain control, strengthen self-awareness, and build a life that feels authentic & fulfilling. You’re seeking a space where you feel truly understood and supported—where healing and meaningful change are within reach.
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, struggling with anxiety, depression, or major life transitions that affect your daily life and sense of stability. Since 2019, I have worked with Veterans, understanding the impact of military service, trauma, and reintegration challenges. Personal struggles, addiction, or relationship issues may leave you seeking clarity, emotional balance, and resilience. You want to regain control, strengthen self-awareness, and build a life that feels authentic & fulfilling. You’re seeking a space where you feel truly understood and supported—where healing and meaningful change are within reach.
Behind every one of our problems lies the powerful desire for something better; a truth easily obscured when our troubles seem too much for us. My primary goal is to make therapy a safe, collaborative space in which choice and possibility reemerge in support of your preferred self.
Behind every one of our problems lies the powerful desire for something better; a truth easily obscured when our troubles seem too much for us. My primary goal is to make therapy a safe, collaborative space in which choice and possibility reemerge in support of your preferred self.
Welcome, thanks for being here.
Compassionate, practical support for recovery, personal growth, and sustainable change — helping you align and thrive from the inside out.
Support for addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, shame, trauma, self-esteem and self-worth, body image, relationships, family-of-origin issues, postpartum mental health, parenting, entrepreneurship, grief, personal development, life skills, career and academic exploration and major life transitions.
I work with individuals, couples, families and groups.
Welcome, thanks for being here.
Compassionate, practical support for recovery, personal growth, and sustainable change — helping you align and thrive from the inside out.
Support for addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, shame, trauma, self-esteem and self-worth, body image, relationships, family-of-origin issues, postpartum mental health, parenting, entrepreneurship, grief, personal development, life skills, career and academic exploration and major life transitions.
I work with individuals, couples, families and groups.
Bri Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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I work with all kinds of problems, but I bring a specific base of knowledge to issues around religious trauma and deconstruction, ENM/polyamory, and substance use.
Is something in your life is asking for your attention? Something that no longer fits, or feels like you? I believe that our struggles, though painful, can be invitations to grow, change old patterns, and reconnect with what matters most. In our work together, we’ll explore whatever is happening for you - whether it’s difficult relationships, depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, past trauma, addictive behaviors, body image, spiritual or religious wounds, or a search for meaning and self.
I work with all kinds of problems, but I bring a specific base of knowledge to issues around religious trauma and deconstruction, ENM/polyamory, and substance use.
Is something in your life is asking for your attention? Something that no longer fits, or feels like you? I believe that our struggles, though painful, can be invitations to grow, change old patterns, and reconnect with what matters most. In our work together, we’ll explore whatever is happening for you - whether it’s difficult relationships, depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, past trauma, addictive behaviors, body image, spiritual or religious wounds, or a search for meaning and self.
For over 15 years, I've helped adolescents and adults to navigate trauma, substance use, and the everyday challenges that can feel overwhelming.
I specialize in trauma treatment and am trained in EMDR, a highly effective approach for healing from painful experiences. Whether you’re facing past wounds, current stressors, or patterns that no longer serve you, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can be heard, understood, and empowered.
For over 15 years, I've helped adolescents and adults to navigate trauma, substance use, and the everyday challenges that can feel overwhelming.
I specialize in trauma treatment and am trained in EMDR, a highly effective approach for healing from painful experiences. Whether you’re facing past wounds, current stressors, or patterns that no longer serve you, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can be heard, understood, and empowered.
Substance use, trauma, dual diagnosis, mental health is all tied together and I specialize in the mental aspect and self esteem/ self worth along with the real world experience and walk with you toward your goals.
Hi I’m Dean! I specialize in trauma and substance abuse but I have worked with everyone from just mental health, to dual diagnosis, specializing in anxiety and trauma. With my license I am able to see Clients in every state which is why I chose this route because I wanted to be available to those who really needed help. I am the counselor I needed when I was walking through the fire and I will be that for you. Whether your goal is to be able to get out of bed or to get sober or anything in between I will help you get there. I truly love my job and it doesn’t feel like work to me, you won’t be disappointed. Look forward to meeting!
Substance use, trauma, dual diagnosis, mental health is all tied together and I specialize in the mental aspect and self esteem/ self worth along with the real world experience and walk with you toward your goals.
Hi I’m Dean! I specialize in trauma and substance abuse but I have worked with everyone from just mental health, to dual diagnosis, specializing in anxiety and trauma. With my license I am able to see Clients in every state which is why I chose this route because I wanted to be available to those who really needed help. I am the counselor I needed when I was walking through the fire and I will be that for you. Whether your goal is to be able to get out of bed or to get sober or anything in between I will help you get there. I truly love my job and it doesn’t feel like work to me, you won’t be disappointed. Look forward to meeting!
Hello, my name is Dr. Maxwell Rappoport. I work with people aiming to boost performance, improve relationships, deepen self-awareness, or overcome challenges blocking a more fulfilling life. Whether you want clarity, resilience, or growth, I’m here to help you create meaningful, lasting change.
Hello, my name is Dr. Maxwell Rappoport. I work with people aiming to boost performance, improve relationships, deepen self-awareness, or overcome challenges blocking a more fulfilling life. Whether you want clarity, resilience, or growth, I’m here to help you create meaningful, lasting change.
My therapy style is mainly using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Culturally sensitive approaches to provide space for change in the client. I have also trained in trauma-informed care and more interpersonal approaches such as Gestalt and Psychodynamic. I love seeing the change in the client. Once change happens, it is like a whirlwind. That drives me to continue to do this work. I am honest and direct, I like for my clients to feel confident enough to challenge me if necessary. Goal setting is a collaborative approach between me and the client. We determine the goal and how to approach said goal.
My therapy style is mainly using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Culturally sensitive approaches to provide space for change in the client. I have also trained in trauma-informed care and more interpersonal approaches such as Gestalt and Psychodynamic. I love seeing the change in the client. Once change happens, it is like a whirlwind. That drives me to continue to do this work. I am honest and direct, I like for my clients to feel confident enough to challenge me if necessary. Goal setting is a collaborative approach between me and the client. We determine the goal and how to approach said goal.
Whether you’re confronting depression, anxiety, addiction, shame, life transitions, or another form of suffering, I believe that therapy should be a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to move toward a more connected and meaningful life.
Whether you’re confronting depression, anxiety, addiction, shame, life transitions, or another form of suffering, I believe that therapy should be a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to move toward a more connected and meaningful life.
I have extensive experience working in the field of recovery and substance use including working in both residential and outpatient settings.
You may look “fine” on the outside—working, showing up, holding it together—but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in old patterns. I help high-functioning adults heal from complex trauma, emotional neglect, addiction/recovery challenges, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-blame, and painful or narcissistic relationship dynamics.
I have extensive experience working in the field of recovery and substance use including working in both residential and outpatient settings.
You may look “fine” on the outside—working, showing up, holding it together—but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in old patterns. I help high-functioning adults heal from complex trauma, emotional neglect, addiction/recovery challenges, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-blame, and painful or narcissistic relationship dynamics.
I specialize in addictions/ substance use, depression/anxiety, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, work-life stressors and life transitions.
I like to create an environment of safety, warmth, and acceptance for my clients. I like to meet my clients where they are in life and work together to achieve their personal goals. My clients have the freedom to adjust or change their goals at any time along the journey.
I specialize in addictions/ substance use, depression/anxiety, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, work-life stressors and life transitions.
I like to create an environment of safety, warmth, and acceptance for my clients. I like to meet my clients where they are in life and work together to achieve their personal goals. My clients have the freedom to adjust or change their goals at any time along the journey.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide a safe environment focused on developing lifelong skills. Together, we will set attainable goals and work towards greater self-acceptance. My approach is humanistic, using strength-based and solution-focused interventions. I believe every individual has unique needs that can be addressed collaboratively. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness into my treatment to support your personal growth.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide a safe environment focused on developing lifelong skills. Together, we will set attainable goals and work towards greater self-acceptance. My approach is humanistic, using strength-based and solution-focused interventions. I believe every individual has unique needs that can be addressed collaboratively. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness into my treatment to support your personal growth.
Let’s figure out this crazy thing called life, together. Life is tough enough as it is, but I hope you will be open to allowing me to be a part of your healing and journey. I believe relationships and connections are important to thrive as human beings. I will encourage you to bring awareness to your emotions and allow them to be, as well as challenge any negative or self-defeating thoughts that sometimes keep us stuck. Think of me as your nonjudgmental friend who supports you where you are but also sees the potential of who you want to become.
Let’s figure out this crazy thing called life, together. Life is tough enough as it is, but I hope you will be open to allowing me to be a part of your healing and journey. I believe relationships and connections are important to thrive as human beings. I will encourage you to bring awareness to your emotions and allow them to be, as well as challenge any negative or self-defeating thoughts that sometimes keep us stuck. Think of me as your nonjudgmental friend who supports you where you are but also sees the potential of who you want to become.
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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.