Substance Use Therapists in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA
Dr Jonathon Gray MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA 94110
The most important thing in working with me is your positive desire to change. Given that I'll bring you into the office, we will discuss your issues of concern and design and implement suggestions to create growth , understanding and lasting solutions. Many clients see me once for behavior change through hypnotherapy. Others see me for ongoing psychotherapy appointments. Some clients combine both modalities to insure continued growth and change. I am optimistic about the possibilities of health and healing through our work together. After forty years in practice I remain committed to my clients and their work with me
The most important thing in working with me is your positive desire to change. Given that I'll bring you into the office, we will discuss your issues of concern and design and implement suggestions to create growth , understanding and lasting solutions. Many clients see me once for behavior change through hypnotherapy. Others see me for ongoing psychotherapy appointments. Some clients combine both modalities to insure continued growth and change. I am optimistic about the possibilities of health and healing through our work together. After forty years in practice I remain committed to my clients and their work with me
Rachel M Cleveland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA 94110
**Accepting New Clients** Feel cared for and heard, experience a safe and authentic connection, find clarity, heal from a past or more recent traumatic event. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Provisional Art Therapist and Mindfulness-based Practitioner, I offer a person-centered, strength-based holistic approach to healing. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I work with the creative mind, this work includes art and expressive mediums to understand how our earliest experiences in life create the implicit, behavioral patterns that we can potentially carry with us for a lifetime.
**Accepting New Clients** Feel cared for and heard, experience a safe and authentic connection, find clarity, heal from a past or more recent traumatic event. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Provisional Art Therapist and Mindfulness-based Practitioner, I offer a person-centered, strength-based holistic approach to healing. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I work with the creative mind, this work includes art and expressive mediums to understand how our earliest experiences in life create the implicit, behavioral patterns that we can potentially carry with us for a lifetime.
Larry O'Connor, Marriage and Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA 94110
Turn Challenges into Triumphs I don’t see the challenges you face as defining you. Instead, I view them as opportunities to discover your strengths and build the skills to overcome what's holding you back—now and in the future. My approach is genuine, informal, and collaborative. I strive to truly understand you by listening closely, asking the right questions, and ensuring I capture your perspective. In our sessions, you'll find focused attention, professional insights, and a mix of openness, enthusiasm, and encouragement. I also bring real-life examples and a touch of humor to keep our work engaging and impactful.
Turn Challenges into Triumphs I don’t see the challenges you face as defining you. Instead, I view them as opportunities to discover your strengths and build the skills to overcome what's holding you back—now and in the future. My approach is genuine, informal, and collaborative. I strive to truly understand you by listening closely, asking the right questions, and ensuring I capture your perspective. In our sessions, you'll find focused attention, professional insights, and a mix of openness, enthusiasm, and encouragement. I also bring real-life examples and a touch of humor to keep our work engaging and impactful.
At Elite Physiology we like to help you on your journey of achieving your goals. This can be done in a variety of ways, but all stemming back to your own physiology. We use testing to see how your body responds, then cater your training based on your individual body and brain. This can be for peak performance in sports, music, or learning, to help to retrain your brain to stay on task, sleep better, and allow life to be easier.
At Elite Physiology we like to help you on your journey of achieving your goals. This can be done in a variety of ways, but all stemming back to your own physiology. We use testing to see how your body responds, then cater your training based on your individual body and brain. This can be for peak performance in sports, music, or learning, to help to retrain your brain to stay on task, sleep better, and allow life to be easier.
Randi Myrseth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA 94110
In the spirit of kindness and compassion we will sit together and explore the changes you are seeking and the habitual patterns and behaviors that may no longer serve you. I might help you to: Discover and release emotional and relational wounds; Alleviate depression, hopelessness, anxiety or mood instability; Face life transitions in employment, relationships, health or aging; Deal with loss and grief; Resolve issues with drug and alcohol dependence; Navigate parenting issues; Develop more satisfying communication and intimacy in relationships with others and with yourself, emerging from dissatisfaction to find fulfillment.
In the spirit of kindness and compassion we will sit together and explore the changes you are seeking and the habitual patterns and behaviors that may no longer serve you. I might help you to: Discover and release emotional and relational wounds; Alleviate depression, hopelessness, anxiety or mood instability; Face life transitions in employment, relationships, health or aging; Deal with loss and grief; Resolve issues with drug and alcohol dependence; Navigate parenting issues; Develop more satisfying communication and intimacy in relationships with others and with yourself, emerging from dissatisfaction to find fulfillment.
Yotam Heineberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA 94110
I offer Zoom video sessions and in-person psychotherapy sessions. I offer heart and science-based psychotherapy to growth-oriented individuals interested in deepening their capacity for resilience, coping with life’s challenges, care, connection, and meaning. Sessions are offered in person, or online via video chat. Counseling and coaching services are all informed by evidence-based psychotherapy perspectives, emphasizing primarily Compassion-Focused Therapy and related perspectives. Furthermore, I also offer psychotherapy in Hebrew.
I offer Zoom video sessions and in-person psychotherapy sessions. I offer heart and science-based psychotherapy to growth-oriented individuals interested in deepening their capacity for resilience, coping with life’s challenges, care, connection, and meaning. Sessions are offered in person, or online via video chat. Counseling and coaching services are all informed by evidence-based psychotherapy perspectives, emphasizing primarily Compassion-Focused Therapy and related perspectives. Furthermore, I also offer psychotherapy in Hebrew.
Dr. Dana Blu Cohen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA 94110
Do you find yourself playing out the same self sabotaging patterns and feel frustrated to break them? Do you have trouble in your relationships, wanting connection yet feeling lonely? Do you resort to alcohol or drugs and it's becoming a problem? Does it feel like parts of you are in conflict and out of your control? If you could figure it out logically you would have already. These patterns may feel mysterious to you but what if these parts of yourself have good intentions and are just stuck trying to help. In therapy we can break these painful patterns by healing the underlying issues and giving you freedom and peace inside.
Do you find yourself playing out the same self sabotaging patterns and feel frustrated to break them? Do you have trouble in your relationships, wanting connection yet feeling lonely? Do you resort to alcohol or drugs and it's becoming a problem? Does it feel like parts of you are in conflict and out of your control? If you could figure it out logically you would have already. These patterns may feel mysterious to you but what if these parts of yourself have good intentions and are just stuck trying to help. In therapy we can break these painful patterns by healing the underlying issues and giving you freedom and peace inside.
Jesse Kilow-Nieto
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
Whether you're struggling personally or in your relationships, I can help you to navigate through the difficulties of life. I can help you to process your past and current experiences, develop strategies and skills to effectively cope with difficult situations, and collaborate with you to foster your aspirations so that you can evolve into the person you ultimately envision yourself as.
Whether you're struggling personally or in your relationships, I can help you to navigate through the difficulties of life. I can help you to process your past and current experiences, develop strategies and skills to effectively cope with difficult situations, and collaborate with you to foster your aspirations so that you can evolve into the person you ultimately envision yourself as.
Veronica Navarro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
Now accepting new clients. I believe in therapy. I believe that people innately have the strength to overcome difficult situations. However, given life experiences, our environment, and relationships, it can be challenging to view ourselves with kind eyes.
Now accepting new clients. I believe in therapy. I believe that people innately have the strength to overcome difficult situations. However, given life experiences, our environment, and relationships, it can be challenging to view ourselves with kind eyes.
Rocio B Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA 94110
I am a licensed bilingual, bicultural therapist who has been working in the mental health field for over 16 years. I enjoy working with the person who is ready to take that first step to make change. I support them by promoting a safe space in order to begin the therapeutic work. I normally work with individuals and families with multiple siblings. Recently I have been working with couples coming to address relationship challenges: intimacy and infidelity, finances, gambling and addictions, co-parenting and blended families, domestic violence and child abuse, as well as other relationship challenges.
I am a licensed bilingual, bicultural therapist who has been working in the mental health field for over 16 years. I enjoy working with the person who is ready to take that first step to make change. I support them by promoting a safe space in order to begin the therapeutic work. I normally work with individuals and families with multiple siblings. Recently I have been working with couples coming to address relationship challenges: intimacy and infidelity, finances, gambling and addictions, co-parenting and blended families, domestic violence and child abuse, as well as other relationship challenges.
Victoria Julita Spiers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA 94110
Waitlist for new clients
As a non-pathologizing humanistic-existential Gestalt therapist, I will meet you exactly where you are. I recognize that you are the expert of your own experience and that you already possess the skills that will aid you in healing your pain. As your empathic witness, advocate, and guide, I will help you increase your self-awareness, self-acceptance, and sense of agency. Essentially, I will help you re-examine your life and re-experience yourself and others, in different as well as new meaningful and healing ways. My approach is mindful, intuitive, and tenderhearted.
As a non-pathologizing humanistic-existential Gestalt therapist, I will meet you exactly where you are. I recognize that you are the expert of your own experience and that you already possess the skills that will aid you in healing your pain. As your empathic witness, advocate, and guide, I will help you increase your self-awareness, self-acceptance, and sense of agency. Essentially, I will help you re-examine your life and re-experience yourself and others, in different as well as new meaningful and healing ways. My approach is mindful, intuitive, and tenderhearted.
Esther Wanning
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Your potential is much greater than you even think. But psychological burdens -- such as depression, loneliness, guilt, and anxiety -- rob you of the freedom to feel, act, and choose. Self-protective strategies left over from childhood, ingrained but faulty ideas, and an absence of self-acceptance make life very, very difficult. I prefer to work in a reasonably short time frame but also recognize that your trust in me is essential to change. So my sessions are not always full steam ahead. Our closeness gives you courage.
Your potential is much greater than you even think. But psychological burdens -- such as depression, loneliness, guilt, and anxiety -- rob you of the freedom to feel, act, and choose. Self-protective strategies left over from childhood, ingrained but faulty ideas, and an absence of self-acceptance make life very, very difficult. I prefer to work in a reasonably short time frame but also recognize that your trust in me is essential to change. So my sessions are not always full steam ahead. Our closeness gives you courage.
Online Therapists
Kelle A Kasner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Waitlist for new clients
For 20 years I have supported folks with mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
Have you made significant changes in your life but find yourself stuck in old patterns? Are you in recovery from drugs or alcohol or disordered eating, but still find yourself struggling in other ways? My Name is Kelle Kirk and I help folks in recovery STAY in recovery. Many of us have found out that cutting out the drinking or drugging or changing our relationship to food or our bodies didn't "fix" everything; in some ways, maybe we found things to be more intense or complicated in this new landscape. You have come so far and made such progress, let's work on the being human and truly do something different.
For 20 years I have supported folks with mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
Have you made significant changes in your life but find yourself stuck in old patterns? Are you in recovery from drugs or alcohol or disordered eating, but still find yourself struggling in other ways? My Name is Kelle Kirk and I help folks in recovery STAY in recovery. Many of us have found out that cutting out the drinking or drugging or changing our relationship to food or our bodies didn't "fix" everything; in some ways, maybe we found things to be more intense or complicated in this new landscape. You have come so far and made such progress, let's work on the being human and truly do something different.
I work extensively with Queer and LGBT community, Kink Affirmative/ Sex Positive, Sexual abuse, Substance Use, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic pain, Aging, Childhood Trauma, Grieving, and Couples.
You are unique. My approach is from a holistic lens through relational humanistic psychodynamics. I hope that we build a foundational relationship that is based on trust and acceptance. I will walk with you through your journey of healing and self-discovery. I utilize my self-reflective journey through humanistic transpersonal psychodynamics, meeting you where you are in the here and now, offering acceptance and understanding.
I work extensively with Queer and LGBT community, Kink Affirmative/ Sex Positive, Sexual abuse, Substance Use, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic pain, Aging, Childhood Trauma, Grieving, and Couples.
You are unique. My approach is from a holistic lens through relational humanistic psychodynamics. I hope that we build a foundational relationship that is based on trust and acceptance. I will walk with you through your journey of healing and self-discovery. I utilize my self-reflective journey through humanistic transpersonal psychodynamics, meeting you where you are in the here and now, offering acceptance and understanding.
Dr. Eric van der Voort
Psychologist, PsyD, CST
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
Have you been frustrated by difficulties getting or keeping erections? Are you distracted by unhelpful thoughts or insecurities during sex? Do you feel guilty or ashamed about some of your kinky fantasies or porn use? Are you & your partner stuck trying to work through challenges in your sex life? I specialize in helping individuals & couples overcome sexual performance anxieties, infidelity, guilt & shame from porn use, communication difficulties, desire discrepancies, & substance use. Affirming of kinky, non-monogamous, & LGBTQ+ community members, I also help straight-identified men embrace their attraction to trans women.
Have you been frustrated by difficulties getting or keeping erections? Are you distracted by unhelpful thoughts or insecurities during sex? Do you feel guilty or ashamed about some of your kinky fantasies or porn use? Are you & your partner stuck trying to work through challenges in your sex life? I specialize in helping individuals & couples overcome sexual performance anxieties, infidelity, guilt & shame from porn use, communication difficulties, desire discrepancies, & substance use. Affirming of kinky, non-monogamous, & LGBTQ+ community members, I also help straight-identified men embrace their attraction to trans women.
I also work well with substance use issues.
I am an empowerment and transformational coach who works with individuals, couples, companies and organizations who are committed to living life in a powerful, meaningful and fulfilling way! I am passionate about working with and developing effective leaders, transforming work cultures, creating more engagement in teams, and helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals and dreams. If you feel inspired by what you read, please contact me so that we can explore if we should work together and discuss how I can bring value to your life and/or organization.
I also work well with substance use issues.
I am an empowerment and transformational coach who works with individuals, couples, companies and organizations who are committed to living life in a powerful, meaningful and fulfilling way! I am passionate about working with and developing effective leaders, transforming work cultures, creating more engagement in teams, and helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals and dreams. If you feel inspired by what you read, please contact me so that we can explore if we should work together and discuss how I can bring value to your life and/or organization.
California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94134 (Online Only)
How we can help: reducing the negative consequences of substance use; treating co-occurring disorders such as depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, or personality disorders; teaching mindfulness skills to manage the urge for immediate gratification; and working with friends and families to help them understand addiction and address codependency.
If previous attempts to stop substance misuse haven’t been successful, or if you’re interested in learning how to moderate rather than abstain, we invite you to contact us for a free phone consultation. We use a compassionate, evidence-based approach to treat addiction, guided by the biopsychosocial model to help you understand the biological, emotional, and behavioral factors underlying substance use. Our therapeutic style is empathetic, non-judgmental, and direct, helping you gain a deep understanding of yourself. We are committed to creating a safe, confidential environment where you can comfortably explore your options.
How we can help: reducing the negative consequences of substance use; treating co-occurring disorders such as depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, or personality disorders; teaching mindfulness skills to manage the urge for immediate gratification; and working with friends and families to help them understand addiction and address codependency.
If previous attempts to stop substance misuse haven’t been successful, or if you’re interested in learning how to moderate rather than abstain, we invite you to contact us for a free phone consultation. We use a compassionate, evidence-based approach to treat addiction, guided by the biopsychosocial model to help you understand the biological, emotional, and behavioral factors underlying substance use. Our therapeutic style is empathetic, non-judgmental, and direct, helping you gain a deep understanding of yourself. We are committed to creating a safe, confidential environment where you can comfortably explore your options.
Erik Paul Anton Deiters
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
I work with individuals and couples to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar, and other mental health issues, as well as substance use and within the LGBTQ+ community.
I'm passionate about helping my clients find the best solutions to their problems and look forward to helping them live their best lives.
I work with individuals and couples to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar, and other mental health issues, as well as substance use and within the LGBTQ+ community.
I'm passionate about helping my clients find the best solutions to their problems and look forward to helping them live their best lives.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems as well as managing life transitions, loss, and recovery from substance use.
Seeking out psychotherapy is an investment in yourself so you can reach your dreams and overcome emotional hurdles like depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship and work problems, and recovery from substance use. I have helped many people jump over these barriers to get more of what they want in their lives. The therapy I practice can lead to longstanding changes in your relationships and how you feel about yourself. I create a safe and confidential space where we can explore what’s getting in the way. My approach understands complexity and privileges the uniqueness of your personality.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems as well as managing life transitions, loss, and recovery from substance use.
Seeking out psychotherapy is an investment in yourself so you can reach your dreams and overcome emotional hurdles like depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship and work problems, and recovery from substance use. I have helped many people jump over these barriers to get more of what they want in their lives. The therapy I practice can lead to longstanding changes in your relationships and how you feel about yourself. I create a safe and confidential space where we can explore what’s getting in the way. My approach understands complexity and privileges the uniqueness of your personality.
With expertise in substance use disorder, ADHD, bipolar and personality disorders, my holistic approach to therapy prioritizes safety and healing, with trauma-informed care.
Are you struggling to process depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, and trauma? These emotional ruptures can cause major disruptions in our lives. The work to process these types of life events is multifaceted, and I can help you identify your feelings and potential relational patterns, build tolerance and acceptance around challenging ones, and set meaningful goals. In order to do so, I utilize various therapeutic approaches consisting of ACT, CBT, and Problem Solving Therapy and somatic interventions.
With expertise in substance use disorder, ADHD, bipolar and personality disorders, my holistic approach to therapy prioritizes safety and healing, with trauma-informed care.
Are you struggling to process depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, and trauma? These emotional ruptures can cause major disruptions in our lives. The work to process these types of life events is multifaceted, and I can help you identify your feelings and potential relational patterns, build tolerance and acceptance around challenging ones, and set meaningful goals. In order to do so, I utilize various therapeutic approaches consisting of ACT, CBT, and Problem Solving Therapy and somatic interventions.
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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.