Addiction Therapists in Poway, CA
I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for teens and adults facing challenges related to neurodiversity, trauma, and substance use.
Using proven therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), I help clients build resilience, gain clarity, and make meaningful changes.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for teens and adults facing challenges related to neurodiversity, trauma, and substance use.
Using proven therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), I help clients build resilience, gain clarity, and make meaningful changes.
Whether you are a successful professional, an athlete or a struggling student, you want someone who will help you overcome depression, anxiety, addictions and many other problems.
People want straight talk from a psychologist, not psychobabble. They don’t want a passive therapist who just listens. Nor do they want a know-it-all to tell them exactly what to do. They want a competent psychologist who gives real feedback about what he sees going on. They want someone with real life experience who can relate to their problems as a professional, a parent or a student. Before becoming a psychologist, Dr. Evans had experience serving in the Peace Corps, running a business, getting married and having children.
Whether you are a successful professional, an athlete or a struggling student, you want someone who will help you overcome depression, anxiety, addictions and many other problems.
People want straight talk from a psychologist, not psychobabble. They don’t want a passive therapist who just listens. Nor do they want a know-it-all to tell them exactly what to do. They want a competent psychologist who gives real feedback about what he sees going on. They want someone with real life experience who can relate to their problems as a professional, a parent or a student. Before becoming a psychologist, Dr. Evans had experience serving in the Peace Corps, running a business, getting married and having children.
I specialize in addiction/dual diagnosis, but treat various mental health problems as well (depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.).
Additionally, I am trained in helping concerned significant others (CSOs) of individuals who are wrestling with addictions. I discuss/ teach empirically supported behavioral techniques to family members in order to increase their loves one's motivation to get better. Instead of detaching, I remind CSOs that their love is essential and has power to help.
I specialize in addiction/dual diagnosis, but treat various mental health problems as well (depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.).
Additionally, I am trained in helping concerned significant others (CSOs) of individuals who are wrestling with addictions. I discuss/ teach empirically supported behavioral techniques to family members in order to increase their loves one's motivation to get better. Instead of detaching, I remind CSOs that their love is essential and has power to help.
I have been working in the mental health field for 20 year and I specializes in the treatment of trauma, alcohol and other drug addictions, chronic pain, depression, and anxiety.
I utilizes a client-centered, systems-perspective approach to treatment which includes mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I have been working in the mental health field for 20 year and I specializes in the treatment of trauma, alcohol and other drug addictions, chronic pain, depression, and anxiety.
I utilizes a client-centered, systems-perspective approach to treatment which includes mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person.
I specialize in alcohol and substance addictions, as well as situations that lead to addictions, such as, chronic mental illness, PTSD, gambling, sex addiction, past trauma and abuse, chronic pain, and more. I'll teach you to manage the uncomfortable feelings rather than feeling the need to escape them.
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person.
I specialize in alcohol and substance addictions, as well as situations that lead to addictions, such as, chronic mental illness, PTSD, gambling, sex addiction, past trauma and abuse, chronic pain, and more. I'll teach you to manage the uncomfortable feelings rather than feeling the need to escape them.
Do you feel that something is missing but you don’t know what it is, or how to get it? Maybe you’re not as happy as you thought you’d be at this stage of your life or maybe you’re busier than you ever imagined and have difficulty taking time for yourself. Do you find yourself wondering, Will things get better? Will I ever feel truly happy? Is this all there is?
Do you feel that something is missing but you don’t know what it is, or how to get it? Maybe you’re not as happy as you thought you’d be at this stage of your life or maybe you’re busier than you ever imagined and have difficulty taking time for yourself. Do you find yourself wondering, Will things get better? Will I ever feel truly happy? Is this all there is?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying something that feels too heavy to bear?
Maybe anxiety, past experiences, or relationship patterns keep showing up in ways that create distress. You might feel disconnected from yourself, caught in cycles of fear, shame, or self-doubt—and ready for transformation.
I work with adults experienci trauma, anxiety, and life transitions who are ready for deeper, lasting change. Together, we create a safe, grounded space to process your experiences, understand your patterns, and reconnect with yourself.
I also support clients navigating the emotional impact of stigma, shame and isolation.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying something that feels too heavy to bear?
Maybe anxiety, past experiences, or relationship patterns keep showing up in ways that create distress. You might feel disconnected from yourself, caught in cycles of fear, shame, or self-doubt—and ready for transformation.
I work with adults experienci trauma, anxiety, and life transitions who are ready for deeper, lasting change. Together, we create a safe, grounded space to process your experiences, understand your patterns, and reconnect with yourself.
I also support clients navigating the emotional impact of stigma, shame and isolation.
"People start to heal the moment they feel heard." Welcome! My name is Jennifer Zehe, and I'm a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with depression, complex trauma, relational issues, LGBTQ+ issues, emotional dysregulation, and everyday life stressors that can be difficult to manage.
Therapy is a courageous step to explore challenges that you're facing in your life. Together, we can manage present day struggles while healing deeper past wounds.
"People start to heal the moment they feel heard." Welcome! My name is Jennifer Zehe, and I'm a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with depression, complex trauma, relational issues, LGBTQ+ issues, emotional dysregulation, and everyday life stressors that can be difficult to manage.
Therapy is a courageous step to explore challenges that you're facing in your life. Together, we can manage present day struggles while healing deeper past wounds.
Michele R Madson Johnson Formerly Manker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Poway, CA 92064
I feel confident working with individuals struggling with substance abuse issues, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive disorders), eating disorders, Co-dependency (the injury from growing up in dysfunctional families), Trauma (including sexual trauma).
I like working with individuals, couples, or families who are motivated to examine patterns in their thinking or behavior for positive change. I enjoy working in a collaborative manner where there is an active exchange and where my client is open to feeling some discomfort for change - no pain/no gain. I believe that we are all capable of change through insight and that our upbringing can result in both good and bad habits that are flexible as long as we are conscious. I enjoy bringing in spirituality/meaning of life discussions to further my clients self awareness and growth.
I feel confident working with individuals struggling with substance abuse issues, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive disorders), eating disorders, Co-dependency (the injury from growing up in dysfunctional families), Trauma (including sexual trauma).
I like working with individuals, couples, or families who are motivated to examine patterns in their thinking or behavior for positive change. I enjoy working in a collaborative manner where there is an active exchange and where my client is open to feeling some discomfort for change - no pain/no gain. I believe that we are all capable of change through insight and that our upbringing can result in both good and bad habits that are flexible as long as we are conscious. I enjoy bringing in spirituality/meaning of life discussions to further my clients self awareness and growth.
Things in life aren't going how you want? Are you stressed all the time? Maybe you feel sad, mad, or lost, and others don't understand. Sometimes life looks okay from the outside, but it doesn't feel that way. Has your relationship changed and you're not sure how to fix it? I'm here to help! Let's look at what you want, what you need, and how we can work together to help you move toward making your life satisfying. I enjoy helping people work toward making their lives more content, more fulfilling, and characterized by happier relationships. Feel free to reach out for a consultation to see if I seem like a good fit.
Things in life aren't going how you want? Are you stressed all the time? Maybe you feel sad, mad, or lost, and others don't understand. Sometimes life looks okay from the outside, but it doesn't feel that way. Has your relationship changed and you're not sure how to fix it? I'm here to help! Let's look at what you want, what you need, and how we can work together to help you move toward making your life satisfying. I enjoy helping people work toward making their lives more content, more fulfilling, and characterized by happier relationships. Feel free to reach out for a consultation to see if I seem like a good fit.
When you look in the mirror, do you find yourself asking, “Am I enough?” Do you have this nagging suspicion that something is deeply wrong? Has it started to affect your relationships, your work, your overall sense of peace? It’s likely that you’ve had experiences that no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to forget. These experiences shape your reality, fuel your anxieties, leaving you on edge and burnt out. What would it feel to like to let go of the pain you’ve carried for so long? Imagine what life would be like if you had the emotional space and clarity to be the best you.
When you look in the mirror, do you find yourself asking, “Am I enough?” Do you have this nagging suspicion that something is deeply wrong? Has it started to affect your relationships, your work, your overall sense of peace? It’s likely that you’ve had experiences that no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to forget. These experiences shape your reality, fuel your anxieties, leaving you on edge and burnt out. What would it feel to like to let go of the pain you’ve carried for so long? Imagine what life would be like if you had the emotional space and clarity to be the best you.
I am an LCSW therapist located in Poway California. I specialize in EMDR therapy, PTSD, domestic violence, children's play therapy, grief and loss issues and self esteem building. I see individuals, couples, families and have group therapy sessions. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families develop the relationships they desire among other people and themselves. My office is a safe place to begin the process of change and help people learn the tools needed in order to make the desired changes.
I am an LCSW therapist located in Poway California. I specialize in EMDR therapy, PTSD, domestic violence, children's play therapy, grief and loss issues and self esteem building. I see individuals, couples, families and have group therapy sessions. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families develop the relationships they desire among other people and themselves. My office is a safe place to begin the process of change and help people learn the tools needed in order to make the desired changes.
Are you feeling weighed down by memories or experiences that hold you back, battling persistent sadness or emptiness, and dealing with anxious thoughts that make daily life feel daunting? You are not alone, and I commend your courage in seeking support.
I specialize in helping people who feel trapped by past experiences, overwhelmed by their emotions, and struggling to find joy in their daily lives. Oftentimes, these challenges can impact relationships, disrupt your social life and employment, and make every day a struggle.
Are you feeling weighed down by memories or experiences that hold you back, battling persistent sadness or emptiness, and dealing with anxious thoughts that make daily life feel daunting? You are not alone, and I commend your courage in seeking support.
I specialize in helping people who feel trapped by past experiences, overwhelmed by their emotions, and struggling to find joy in their daily lives. Oftentimes, these challenges can impact relationships, disrupt your social life and employment, and make every day a struggle.
I have been in private practice for 10+ years focusing on clients with relationship issues, personal growth, depression, anxiety, and LGBT issues. I view therapy as a collaboration where we discover the areas where you want to make changes in your life and work toward reaching your full potential. I believe it is important that you have a good fit with your therapist, and I begin the process by discussing your unique issues you are bringing to therapy to determine if I can be an effective therapist for you.
I have been in private practice for 10+ years focusing on clients with relationship issues, personal growth, depression, anxiety, and LGBT issues. I view therapy as a collaboration where we discover the areas where you want to make changes in your life and work toward reaching your full potential. I believe it is important that you have a good fit with your therapist, and I begin the process by discussing your unique issues you are bringing to therapy to determine if I can be an effective therapist for you.
I work with people coping with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, loss and substance-use concerns.
I rely heavily on evidence-based approaches, with a strong focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT offers practical, structured tools that help you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and I use it to provide clear exercises and strategies tailored directly to your concerns.
I work with people coping with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, loss and substance-use concerns.
I rely heavily on evidence-based approaches, with a strong focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT offers practical, structured tools that help you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and I use it to provide clear exercises and strategies tailored directly to your concerns.
Have you been feeling unhappy, unsatisfied, not good enough, or anxious? Is it hard for you to parent your child or communicate with your partner? Do you feel stuck? I am here to give you the space that you need and help you make a significant and long lasting positive change towards success. Contact me today to get started on a better path for you and your loved ones!
Have you been feeling unhappy, unsatisfied, not good enough, or anxious? Is it hard for you to parent your child or communicate with your partner? Do you feel stuck? I am here to give you the space that you need and help you make a significant and long lasting positive change towards success. Contact me today to get started on a better path for you and your loved ones!
I have a strong background in substance abuse counseling.
My clients describe me as a good listener, empathetic, supportive, and non-judgmental. I believe that as a therapist I need to provide a safe and supportive environment for my clients so they can be themselves without worrying about being judged or ridiculed.
I have a strong background in substance abuse counseling.
My clients describe me as a good listener, empathetic, supportive, and non-judgmental. I believe that as a therapist I need to provide a safe and supportive environment for my clients so they can be themselves without worrying about being judged or ridiculed.
A Psychedelic Integration Specialist, my practice focuses primarily on Harm Reduction and Integration of Non-ordinary States of Consciousness. With the philosophy of Compassion-based Awareness, I hope to assist you in understanding your Self so that you can experience the ups and downs of life with more ease and empowerment. Together, we can explore the change that is seeking you, identify ways of being and/or barriers that hold you back from living your imagined life. A wise being once said "Life is full of suffering, it is our relationship to that suffering that causes more suffering."
A Psychedelic Integration Specialist, my practice focuses primarily on Harm Reduction and Integration of Non-ordinary States of Consciousness. With the philosophy of Compassion-based Awareness, I hope to assist you in understanding your Self so that you can experience the ups and downs of life with more ease and empowerment. Together, we can explore the change that is seeking you, identify ways of being and/or barriers that hold you back from living your imagined life. A wise being once said "Life is full of suffering, it is our relationship to that suffering that causes more suffering."
I have experience working with couples, LGBTQIA+ community, adolescents, foster youth, trauma, addiction, and children ages 5-17.
I am an eclectic therapist; in that I use multiple approaches with my clients. I primarily utilize Solution-focused therapy, TF-CBT, Bowenian, and person-centered modalities. I pride myself in my ability to adjust and meet client needs; no one approach will work for all persons.
I have experience working with couples, LGBTQIA+ community, adolescents, foster youth, trauma, addiction, and children ages 5-17.
I am an eclectic therapist; in that I use multiple approaches with my clients. I primarily utilize Solution-focused therapy, TF-CBT, Bowenian, and person-centered modalities. I pride myself in my ability to adjust and meet client needs; no one approach will work for all persons.
Healing and change are possible, even when it feels like nothing works. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of who they are becoming. Some are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or past relational pain—including dysfunctional relationship patterns—while others are moving through life and women’s transitions, parenting, and shifting roles that can bring exhaustion, guilt, or a sense of losing oneself. You want to feel understood, regain clarity, and reconnect with what truly matters—without trying to “fix” yourself.
Healing and change are possible, even when it feels like nothing works. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of who they are becoming. Some are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or past relational pain—including dysfunctional relationship patterns—while others are moving through life and women’s transitions, parenting, and shifting roles that can bring exhaustion, guilt, or a sense of losing oneself. You want to feel understood, regain clarity, and reconnect with what truly matters—without trying to “fix” yourself.
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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.