Addiction Therapists in San Diego, CA

As a therapist, my goal is to help you live your life to it's fullest potential, in whatever way that may look for you. For many of us, unwanted emotions, thoughts, or behaviors get in the way and create roadblocks or barriers. My goal is to help you identify what keeps you feeling stuck in your life and, together, create simple solutions so that you can live a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.

At Pacific Beach Health, I offer individual counseling sessions to adults and adolescents. Since 2013, I have been a member of the recovery community and understand the challenges and stigma that accompany substance abuse. I provide counseling and case management services to men and women struggling with substance use disorders. I recognize that recovery is not a “one-size-fits-all” process. I specialize in using a 12 Step approach, motivational interviewing, and other modalities to help people move past their addictions, develop skills to prevent relapse, and find the motivation within themselves to achieve long term sobriety.

Do traumas from the past hold you back? Are you stuck in addiction and tired of stigmas and judgments? Every time you tried to change, the intrusive negative thoughts and anxiety overwhelm you. it's so scary to think about sharing your secrets with a stranger. I understand how traumatic past experience sets a limit on individuals ability to deal with stress, where the drugs become the solution and how the two are connected. Whether you are struggling with addition, rejection or loss, abuse or trauma, I am here to help. I integrate various therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment based on every individual's unique needs.

We specialize and treat depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, addiction and relationship concerns. We also provide parent training and coaching. Our team specializes in working extensively with adolescents, children, and families in traditional outpatient services. My name is Jamak and I am the Co-Founder of Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I use a humanistic, and culturally sensitive approach to all topics that may be encountered.

I am a LCSW and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD, addiction , attachment/relational problems, chronic pain, & mood management. You may be interested in decreasing stress & increasing more embodiment. By getting more in touch with your sensations, emotions & thoughts you will not only increase body awareness, but will decrease the physical tension that results from trauma. Whether you are struggling from stress, unhelpful behaviors or difficulty managing your mood, together we can work to increase your resiliency, self-regulation skills and capacity to connect more easily with self & others.

My therapeutic approach is non-judgmental, empathetic, understanding, compassionate, and accepting of everyone. I provide therapy that does not shame you, but inspires you to grow into the person you want to become. I specialize in providing therapy for people who want to improve the quality of their life, decrease distress, enhance relationships, resolve family conflict, better cope with life, and manage psychiatric illnesses. I've worked with clients who struggle with: depression, anxiety, addiction , grief, relationships, and unresolved conflict from childhood. I also provide supportive therapy for people in the LGBTQ population.

I help individuals between the ages of 16 and 55 who are struggling with emotional pain, low self-esteem, and substance addictions as a direct result of traumatic experiences in their life. Through our work together they learn practical skills to process trauma, establish self-confidence and manage their emotional pain in healthy ways. As they begin to address and heal their traumas, they experience personal empowerment, improvements in their relationships and overall quality of life.

During my 17 years of clinical practice, I have come to view therapy as a creative collaboration. We will work together to figure out how to make your life richer, more rewarding, and more fulfilling. I strive to create an atmosphere of trust and safety so that we can explore your struggles together, and discover new and useful ways of relating to yourself and those around you. If you are suffering, and want to look beneath the surface of your life to uncover the root causes of that suffering, please reach out. I believe in customizing therapy to each individual seeking help.

Are distressing thoughts and memories keeping you feeling stuck in the past? Are you tired of struggling with them on your own? Does it feel impossible to know where to begin? Every time you have tried to dig yourself out, shame, guilt, and overwhelming thoughts keep you feeling stuck. These feelings and thoughts can feel so isolating and exhausting. Traumatic experiences can have a detrimental impact on how individuals cope with stress. I understand that at different times in our lives we endure various situations that can cause distress, leading to unhealthy feelings, behaviors, and patterns.

I believe therapy should be a place where you can be heard and understood and be able to have a safe place to learn new things and have fun while exploring yourself without judgment. I want to help assist you in taking you to places inside your mind that will help you break through any past trauma or current difficulties you may be facing. I will work with you to find the best approach to assist you in what you're going through while taking into consideration the mind, body, and soul connection.

I currently have a short waitlist and will be accepting new clients mid-June, 2021. Therapy is a process that allows you the freedom to reawaken, rediscover and create a personal path of empowerment and emotional wellness in your life. I am a strength-based therapist who will support and guide you as we explore the challenges you face on your journey. My treatment approach incorporates three key change elements: a sense of necessity, hope and willingness in the therapeutic process to help you move from a place of inaction to action on your wellness journey.

Let’s face it! Putting together the huge jigsaw puzzle called life can be a bit challenging. Connecting all the pieces to see the whole picture, while trying make sense of traumatic events can leave you feeling emotionally paralyzed. Please know that you are not alone and there is hope. Change is at your fingertips. Reaching out is the first courageous step to activating change.

Individuals that seek my services are often having difficulty coping with wounds from the past or with current stressors. Some individuals are functioning though unhappy or struggling to function at home, at work, and within their relationships. I specialize in PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction , though I treat various other mental health problems as well (relationship stressors, bipolar, insomnia, adjustment and life transitions, etc). Many military service members and their families find it comforting to know that I'm a Navy veteran and understand their unique experiences.

Are you wanting more harmony in your relationships, to feel better about yourself and have more peace of mind? I'm a compassionate, non judgmental California licensed Psychotherapist,Certified Hypnotherapist & certified addiction specialist with 40 years experience counseling individuals, couples and families of all ages & diverse backgrounds. My expertise lies in relationships, grief/loss, addictions, stress management, anger management, anxiety/depression and trauma. In a safe environment, you can express your concerns, learn skills to improve your relationships and find solutions for your problems so you can feel better about yourself, enrich your relationships and enhance the quality of your life. Reasonable fees, flexible hours.

Hey! You’ve likely arrived here because you’ve been in a dark place and might be ready for a change. You’re tired of carrying around the burden of your trauma, anxiety, or the weight of your substance use or secret addiction . Or you’re concerned about a loved one’s unhealthy behaviors. Maybe you feel ashamed and alone but the fear of being judged is finally being outweighed by the possibility that things could be better. Life is really hard, but we can do hard things with support. How I can help: •We can collaborate if you have ever had substance use concerns or addictive behaviors - past or present, in recovery or ongoing.

Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.

The uneasiness, sadness, and lack of emotional fullness we all experience can be difficult to identify and ease. David has studied therapy from a traditional as well as a “trauma healing” perspective, recognizing that emotional hurt and dis-ease can be carried within, causing emotional dysregulation and tension. David uses this somatic training perspective in working with clients.

My practice is focused on relationship issues, improving communication, addiction counseling, men's issues, LGBTQ+ parenting, depression and anxiety. In therapy you will find a strength-based client centered approach, where your unique skills and values are used to help overcome the areas in which you are stuck. A genuine respect for each person leads to a safe therapeutic alliance through which growth, healing and connection occurs as we work towards accomplishing your goals.

You made it to the beginning of something life changing and awesome! Hello! I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Owner of Eudaimonia Therapy, Llc. I am compelled to share this journey in self awareness with you. My experience has been with individuals and families, experiencing a variety of mental health challenges; obsessive compulsive behaviors, anxiety, addiction , mood disorders, aggression, co -dependency issues, trauma, etc. An area of interest is Women’s Issues, connecting with our own inner strength, beauty and grace as Women, and embracing our feminine spirit.

I am passionate about supporting others in their healing journey through embodiment work and other expressive arts practices. I enjoy supporting others in tapping into their strengths and accessing their inner wisdom so that they can live their most fulfilling life. My specialty areas include addiction and recovery, healing from depression, building positive self-esteem and incorporating healthy coping skills into the daily routine. I approach my work with others from from an open, trauma-informed and client-centered perspective and I bring empathy, genuine connection and empowerment into the space.