Addiction Therapists in Oakland, CA
I also specialize in treating addictions.
My therapy style is integrative, combining a variety of insight-oriented and solution-focused approaches. We will identify your personal goals, increase awareness of maladaptive patterns in your life and relationships, and ensure that you are challenged in a supportive and non-judgmental way to make positive and lasting changes.
I also specialize in treating addictions.
My therapy style is integrative, combining a variety of insight-oriented and solution-focused approaches. We will identify your personal goals, increase awareness of maladaptive patterns in your life and relationships, and ensure that you are challenged in a supportive and non-judgmental way to make positive and lasting changes.
Hi there, I primarily work in substance use recovery (abstinence and harm reduction) and trauma recovery.
I have been trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, STAIR (Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation), and Seeking Safety for trauma treatment.
Hi there, I primarily work in substance use recovery (abstinence and harm reduction) and trauma recovery.
I have been trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, STAIR (Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation), and Seeking Safety for trauma treatment.
Sankofa Holistic Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
I provide individual and group supervision to •Associate Social Workers •Associate Marriage & Family Therapy Therapist •Associate Professional Clinical Counselors & Drug and Alcohol Counselors.
Congratulations, you found a compassionate and affirming therapist. As you're reading this I understand it maybe with some degree of ambivalence. To that end, my immediate goal is to connect and reflect with you in ways that are safe, respectful and trusting. Only then can we have a meaningful, therapeutic-relationship that's open to collaboration, exploration, and revelation. This is where we "Make the road as we walk it", and I champion your journey, where ever it leads. I value the creative and growth potential of every human being. How can I best support you?
I provide individual and group supervision to •Associate Social Workers •Associate Marriage & Family Therapy Therapist •Associate Professional Clinical Counselors & Drug and Alcohol Counselors.
Congratulations, you found a compassionate and affirming therapist. As you're reading this I understand it maybe with some degree of ambivalence. To that end, my immediate goal is to connect and reflect with you in ways that are safe, respectful and trusting. Only then can we have a meaningful, therapeutic-relationship that's open to collaboration, exploration, and revelation. This is where we "Make the road as we walk it", and I champion your journey, where ever it leads. I value the creative and growth potential of every human being. How can I best support you?
Do you want to improve your emotional well being or to learn how to deal more effectively with stress, anxiety, depression or addiction?
I enjoy working with individuals and couples. My specialties include relationships and communication, couples/marriage therapy, depression, anxiety, stress management, difficulties of older age, addiction and bi-cultural issues. I use a variety of therapeutic methods as appropriate for you among them EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and EFT (Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples)
Do you want to improve your emotional well being or to learn how to deal more effectively with stress, anxiety, depression or addiction?
I enjoy working with individuals and couples. My specialties include relationships and communication, couples/marriage therapy, depression, anxiety, stress management, difficulties of older age, addiction and bi-cultural issues. I use a variety of therapeutic methods as appropriate for you among them EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and EFT (Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples)
Are there problems standing in your way, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, codependency, or trauma?
I provide Jungian-oriented and existential-humanistic psychotherapy, including dream interpretation. I listen to help you better hear yourself and your hopes. I use motivational interviewing to help you find the internal motivation to change. I also use personality testing to help us both understand you more quickly and to provide focus and direction.
Are there problems standing in your way, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, codependency, or trauma?
I provide Jungian-oriented and existential-humanistic psychotherapy, including dream interpretation. I listen to help you better hear yourself and your hopes. I use motivational interviewing to help you find the internal motivation to change. I also use personality testing to help us both understand you more quickly and to provide focus and direction.
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is becoming increasingly popular for treating a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and I’m really excited to have this as a tool in my psychotherapy practice.
I specialize in Ketamine‑Assisted Psychotherapy
I help individuals and couples, who have experienced traumas, to understand the origins of their feelings, so they can improve their self-esteem, and learn to move forward into the lives that they want for themselves and their families. I provide a space that’s free from the fear of rejection.
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is becoming increasingly popular for treating a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and I’m really excited to have this as a tool in my psychotherapy practice.
I specialize in Ketamine‑Assisted Psychotherapy
I help individuals and couples, who have experienced traumas, to understand the origins of their feelings, so they can improve their self-esteem, and learn to move forward into the lives that they want for themselves and their families. I provide a space that’s free from the fear of rejection.
My strengths: Addictions, couples, domestic violence, infidelity, interpersonal conflict, parenting, peak performance, relationships, and trauma.
Relationships are as important to us as food and water. They can strengthen us, like a vitamin, or weaken us, like the flu. You are only as good in relationships as the relationships you have been in. As your therapist I can assist you in many ways. I can help you learn more about yourself, increase both self-compassion and compassion for others, and heal past trauma. Together, we can explore how to feel more connected to yourself, your values, and people you care about.
My strengths: Addictions, couples, domestic violence, infidelity, interpersonal conflict, parenting, peak performance, relationships, and trauma.
Relationships are as important to us as food and water. They can strengthen us, like a vitamin, or weaken us, like the flu. You are only as good in relationships as the relationships you have been in. As your therapist I can assist you in many ways. I can help you learn more about yourself, increase both self-compassion and compassion for others, and heal past trauma. Together, we can explore how to feel more connected to yourself, your values, and people you care about.
My name is Araina Lynn Hennen MSW, LCSW, PPSC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving the Bay Area. I completed my Master’s Degree in Social Work at Cal State East Bay in 2017. I also completed my Pupil Personnel Service Credential in 2016 at San Francisco State University. In 2021 I became Licensed in clinical social in the state of California.
My name is Araina Lynn Hennen MSW, LCSW, PPSC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving the Bay Area. I completed my Master’s Degree in Social Work at Cal State East Bay in 2017. I also completed my Pupil Personnel Service Credential in 2016 at San Francisco State University. In 2021 I became Licensed in clinical social in the state of California.
My specialties are Trauma, Anxiety, Gender Identity, Depression, Substance Use and Parenting.
Life can be challenging and the additional stress associated with being LGBTQ+, a woman, a parent, a person of color or all of the above can push it over the edge. Sometimes, especially if you didn’t feel protected or cared for as a child or if something bad has happened to you, it can feel like you’re in over your head. Relationships feel out of control and painful, sleeping is hard and you can’t seem to take care of yourself the way you know you should. Emotions can feel like a roller coaster and daily responsibilities can be overwhelming. It is possible to feel better and good therapy can help.
My specialties are Trauma, Anxiety, Gender Identity, Depression, Substance Use and Parenting.
Life can be challenging and the additional stress associated with being LGBTQ+, a woman, a parent, a person of color or all of the above can push it over the edge. Sometimes, especially if you didn’t feel protected or cared for as a child or if something bad has happened to you, it can feel like you’re in over your head. Relationships feel out of control and painful, sleeping is hard and you can’t seem to take care of yourself the way you know you should. Emotions can feel like a roller coaster and daily responsibilities can be overwhelming. It is possible to feel better and good therapy can help.
I specialize in the treatment of substance abuse/ addiction, anxiety/depression, low self-esteem, and those struggling with intimacy and interpersonal connection.
As a psychotherapist with over 10 years of counseling experience in the Bay Area I have come to appreciate the importance of humor and honesty in developing a therapeutic relationship that encourages positive life changes. I work hard to develop a comfortable and safe space for my clients to identify and address barriers to progress in their personal and professional lives. When we are honest with ourselves, I think we so often find that our most ardent critic and obstacle to living a fulfilling and happy life is ourselves.
I specialize in the treatment of substance abuse/ addiction, anxiety/depression, low self-esteem, and those struggling with intimacy and interpersonal connection.
As a psychotherapist with over 10 years of counseling experience in the Bay Area I have come to appreciate the importance of humor and honesty in developing a therapeutic relationship that encourages positive life changes. I work hard to develop a comfortable and safe space for my clients to identify and address barriers to progress in their personal and professional lives. When we are honest with ourselves, I think we so often find that our most ardent critic and obstacle to living a fulfilling and happy life is ourselves.
I have many years of experience working with alcohol, food, and other addictive tendencies which we may use to dull pain or enhance pleasure- complex relationships that merit a nonjudgmental and holistic approach.
I have practiced as a therapist for over twenty years and specialize in helping people integrate unresolved aspects of the past in order to live more freely in the present. Exploring adaptive strategies which used to help but have become limiting over time; meeting all parts of ourselves with curiosity and compassion; cultivating consciousness around thinking and feeling patterns; bringing attention to the body and working with the nervous system to soften areas of tension and holding - these are ways therapy can deepen insight and support ease and well being.
I have many years of experience working with alcohol, food, and other addictive tendencies which we may use to dull pain or enhance pleasure- complex relationships that merit a nonjudgmental and holistic approach.
I have practiced as a therapist for over twenty years and specialize in helping people integrate unresolved aspects of the past in order to live more freely in the present. Exploring adaptive strategies which used to help but have become limiting over time; meeting all parts of ourselves with curiosity and compassion; cultivating consciousness around thinking and feeling patterns; bringing attention to the body and working with the nervous system to soften areas of tension and holding - these are ways therapy can deepen insight and support ease and well being.
Want to see results in your psychotherapy? My twenty years in the field have informed my safe, supportive, solutions focused style using empirically proven techniques. I collaborate best with motivated Clients who are working through the following challenges: depression, anxiety, addiction, traumas, communication/relationship and workplace issues. I have an office in Oakland and San Francisco, and take most insurance and self pay Clients. Please call for a free telephonic consultation.
Want to see results in your psychotherapy? My twenty years in the field have informed my safe, supportive, solutions focused style using empirically proven techniques. I collaborate best with motivated Clients who are working through the following challenges: depression, anxiety, addiction, traumas, communication/relationship and workplace issues. I have an office in Oakland and San Francisco, and take most insurance and self pay Clients. Please call for a free telephonic consultation.
I will interrupt you a lot, that is what meditation does. It interrupts our stories about ourselves and the world around us. I will also listen to you, deeply. That is another way meditation helps, we learn to listen to ourselves deeply. The word akrasia means 'out of control' and is used to describe the way we continue to do things that we know is not in our best interest, or don't do things that we know are in our best interest. Most people feel relief just to know there is word for it. The cause of akrasia is said to be a lack of information and meditation gives us access to the information we need to change.
I will interrupt you a lot, that is what meditation does. It interrupts our stories about ourselves and the world around us. I will also listen to you, deeply. That is another way meditation helps, we learn to listen to ourselves deeply. The word akrasia means 'out of control' and is used to describe the way we continue to do things that we know is not in our best interest, or don't do things that we know are in our best interest. Most people feel relief just to know there is word for it. The cause of akrasia is said to be a lack of information and meditation gives us access to the information we need to change.
Thank you for considering me. I am a Psychologist in Oakland, California specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I treat anxiety and mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and addiction.
I also offer couple's therapy integrating CBT and John Gottman's couples therapy approaches to help couples grow closer, communicate better, and reduce and resolve conflict.
I treat my patients with warmth, encouragement, and respect. I teach my patients how to understand and work with their experiences like a clinician.
I would be pleased to meet you.
Thank you for considering me. I am a Psychologist in Oakland, California specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I treat anxiety and mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and addiction.
I also offer couple's therapy integrating CBT and John Gottman's couples therapy approaches to help couples grow closer, communicate better, and reduce and resolve conflict.
I treat my patients with warmth, encouragement, and respect. I teach my patients how to understand and work with their experiences like a clinician.
I would be pleased to meet you.
You're using drugs/ alcohol too much, and you can't stop.
I got out of the hole. I got sobriety. I spent 36 years being a drunk. It cost me dearly, and I’m not talking about money. One day, I decided enough was enough. That was 10 years ago, and I haven’t had a drink since. I’ve helped over 300 people to quit addiction. This is what I am best at. The most common comment I hear from my clients is "You get me".
You're using drugs/ alcohol too much, and you can't stop.
I got out of the hole. I got sobriety. I spent 36 years being a drunk. It cost me dearly, and I’m not talking about money. One day, I decided enough was enough. That was 10 years ago, and I haven’t had a drink since. I’ve helped over 300 people to quit addiction. This is what I am best at. The most common comment I hear from my clients is "You get me".
Clients generally come to me because they are experiencing disruption to their lives due to their use of, or a loved ones use of, drugs and/or alcohol, significant anxiety and stress challenges or have suffered a trauma which is preventing them from living the life that they want to be able to live.
I have over 20 years experience in treating behavioral health issues such as substance misuse/ addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression. I use a trauma based approach which leans on Somatic psychotherapy skills. Ultimately, this means we will be trying to take care of body and mind together in order to regulate the nervous system.
Clients generally come to me because they are experiencing disruption to their lives due to their use of, or a loved ones use of, drugs and/or alcohol, significant anxiety and stress challenges or have suffered a trauma which is preventing them from living the life that they want to be able to live.
I have over 20 years experience in treating behavioral health issues such as substance misuse/ addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression. I use a trauma based approach which leans on Somatic psychotherapy skills. Ultimately, this means we will be trying to take care of body and mind together in order to regulate the nervous system.
This may include substance abuse, addictions, criminal justice involvement, and unhealthy relationships.
My client focus is adults seeking to identify and modify thought patterns and behaviors that create challenges and barriers to personal, interpersonal, and professional satisfaction. My primary therapeutic approaches are Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapies, using a strengths-based framework.
This may include substance abuse, addictions, criminal justice involvement, and unhealthy relationships.
My client focus is adults seeking to identify and modify thought patterns and behaviors that create challenges and barriers to personal, interpersonal, and professional satisfaction. My primary therapeutic approaches are Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapies, using a strengths-based framework.
Many challenges we experience in daily life relate to conflict between parts of ourselves. Each part reflects our body’s own loving attempts to care for us in the ways it knows. When we shift one part of the feedback loop, the whole system rearranges - in our bodies, & in our relationships. My approach to individual & couples therapy is holistic, somatic & client-centered. I start with creating a non-judgmental, inclusive space for you to come as you are. As we form & reach for your goals, our work may include inquiry, nervous system regulation, trauma processing, behavior/communication coaching, movement & creative expression.
Many challenges we experience in daily life relate to conflict between parts of ourselves. Each part reflects our body’s own loving attempts to care for us in the ways it knows. When we shift one part of the feedback loop, the whole system rearranges - in our bodies, & in our relationships. My approach to individual & couples therapy is holistic, somatic & client-centered. I start with creating a non-judgmental, inclusive space for you to come as you are. As we form & reach for your goals, our work may include inquiry, nervous system regulation, trauma processing, behavior/communication coaching, movement & creative expression.
I am a licensed social worker with over 12 years of experience supporting individuals facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, and addiction.
In the initial session, I begin by introducing myself and providing a brief overview of my professional background and therapeutic approach.
I am a licensed social worker with over 12 years of experience supporting individuals facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, and addiction.
In the initial session, I begin by introducing myself and providing a brief overview of my professional background and therapeutic approach.
We explore a host of issues, including: emotionally rooted physiologic ailments, medical trauma, PTSD, developmental trauma, grief, energetic sensitivity, assault, boundary setting, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, addiction, codependency, and transitional and relational struggles.
As humans, we are brilliantly complex, wired for connection, attachment, and survival. Our experience of joy and suffering are innately human and are connected to our physical and emotional wellness--inseparable realms. In somatic psychotherapy we hold space for the body to have a language of its own, honoring what it has to say, so that we may more clearly see what is beneath the surface. As a somatic psychotherapist, I am a collaborator, guide and mirror, supporting you in increasing your own sense of exploration of conscious and unconscious patterns of behaviors, beliefs, body signals and cues.
We explore a host of issues, including: emotionally rooted physiologic ailments, medical trauma, PTSD, developmental trauma, grief, energetic sensitivity, assault, boundary setting, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, addiction, codependency, and transitional and relational struggles.
As humans, we are brilliantly complex, wired for connection, attachment, and survival. Our experience of joy and suffering are innately human and are connected to our physical and emotional wellness--inseparable realms. In somatic psychotherapy we hold space for the body to have a language of its own, honoring what it has to say, so that we may more clearly see what is beneath the surface. As a somatic psychotherapist, I am a collaborator, guide and mirror, supporting you in increasing your own sense of exploration of conscious and unconscious patterns of behaviors, beliefs, body signals and cues.
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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.