Addiction Therapists in San Jose, CA
Scott Henrywestwood Licensed
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LAADC, NCAC-II, SAP, IS-E
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
Mental health problems and substance abuse are often seen together because one makes you more vulnerable to the other.
Accepting New Clients - My goal is to provide clients with safe, effective, comprehensive, and life-changing counseling-therapy. I use both time tested and cutting-edge methods to break the cycle of poor behaviors. I never suggest to a client to do something that I have not tried myself. I assist the client to stay abstinent from negative behaviors for the long-term, stabilize mental health, and to restore relationships. I enjoy being able to guide a client through the changes they want to make on their life journey. I witness extraordinary miracles daily. Please consider allowing me to help you. Call/text me direct 408 203 0964
Mental health problems and substance abuse are often seen together because one makes you more vulnerable to the other.
Accepting New Clients - My goal is to provide clients with safe, effective, comprehensive, and life-changing counseling-therapy. I use both time tested and cutting-edge methods to break the cycle of poor behaviors. I never suggest to a client to do something that I have not tried myself. I assist the client to stay abstinent from negative behaviors for the long-term, stabilize mental health, and to restore relationships. I enjoy being able to guide a client through the changes they want to make on their life journey. I witness extraordinary miracles daily. Please consider allowing me to help you. Call/text me direct 408 203 0964
Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck.
I am trained in EMDR therapy, which is designed to reduce the emotional intensity attached to the disturbing memories through the use of eye movements or tapping, resulting in a reduction of symptomology. I also assist in your healing process by utilizing CBT, mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck.
I am trained in EMDR therapy, which is designed to reduce the emotional intensity attached to the disturbing memories through the use of eye movements or tapping, resulting in a reduction of symptomology. I also assist in your healing process by utilizing CBT, mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy.
You’re a woman overwhelmed by intense emotions, struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use.
You want to manage emotions with ease, find purpose in your journey, and achieve lasting sobriety. You hope for fulfilling relationships, inner peace, and resilience in the face of challenges. You dream of a life where past trauma no longer controls you, and you confidently embrace each day with renewed strength and clarity.
You’re a woman overwhelmed by intense emotions, struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use.
You want to manage emotions with ease, find purpose in your journey, and achieve lasting sobriety. You hope for fulfilling relationships, inner peace, and resilience in the face of challenges. You dream of a life where past trauma no longer controls you, and you confidently embrace each day with renewed strength and clarity.
My expertise enables me to compassionately assist individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, and adjusting to change or loss.
I empower diverse populations to heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression, utilizing evidence-based practices like CBT, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques. My person-centered approach promotes reintegration and personal growth.
My expertise enables me to compassionately assist individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, and adjusting to change or loss.
I empower diverse populations to heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression, utilizing evidence-based practices like CBT, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques. My person-centered approach promotes reintegration and personal growth.
Katherine Cheung
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95119
Through her healing journey from parental divorce, depression, codependency, addiction, and shame, she felt called to extend God’s love through pursuing a career in counseling.
Pre-marital counseling: SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts), Prepare/Enrich, FOCCUS (Facilitate Open, Couple, Communication, Understanding and Study).
Couple counseling: Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Certificate.
Career counseling: MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Step 1 Certification
Brainspotting: Phase 1 Certificate
Through her healing journey from parental divorce, depression, codependency, addiction, and shame, she felt called to extend God’s love through pursuing a career in counseling.
Pre-marital counseling: SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts), Prepare/Enrich, FOCCUS (Facilitate Open, Couple, Communication, Understanding and Study).
Couple counseling: Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Certificate.
Career counseling: MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Step 1 Certification
Brainspotting: Phase 1 Certificate
I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in eating disorders, addiction medicine, anxiety, stress, and depression.
My approach to therapy is based on the needs of the individuals I work with. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Self Compassion are just two of the modalities I use along with empowering the client to see they have the abilities to make changes in their lives. I have found that my style and approach works well with adolescents as well as young and aging adults.
I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in eating disorders, addiction medicine, anxiety, stress, and depression.
My approach to therapy is based on the needs of the individuals I work with. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Self Compassion are just two of the modalities I use along with empowering the client to see they have the abilities to make changes in their lives. I have found that my style and approach works well with adolescents as well as young and aging adults.
Demetria Zappacosta-Iacocca
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LAADC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
Addiction and Recovery Counseling is for anyone who feels that alcohol or drugs are affecting them negatively.
I specialize in working with addicts in the recovery process and their families. Understanding the changes that are required, every step of way, is key to learning how to reach out and support each other. I provide education about both addiction, recovery and the biochemistry of substance abuse
Addiction and Recovery Counseling is for anyone who feels that alcohol or drugs are affecting them negatively.
I specialize in working with addicts in the recovery process and their families. Understanding the changes that are required, every step of way, is key to learning how to reach out and support each other. I provide education about both addiction, recovery and the biochemistry of substance abuse
Addiction feels overwhelming: repeating destructive patterns despite the pain, battling fear, anxiety, and shame.
For over a decade, I’ve helped people break free from the cycle of addiction with personalized plans rooted in proven strategies. You’re not weak—you’re facing a challenge that requires the right tools and support. Together, we’ll develop coping skills and a plan aligned with your values and goals, empowering you to make meaningful, lasting change.
Addiction feels overwhelming: repeating destructive patterns despite the pain, battling fear, anxiety, and shame.
For over a decade, I’ve helped people break free from the cycle of addiction with personalized plans rooted in proven strategies. You’re not weak—you’re facing a challenge that requires the right tools and support. Together, we’ll develop coping skills and a plan aligned with your values and goals, empowering you to make meaningful, lasting change.
I am bi-cultural and bi-lingual Mexican American who understands cultural issues surrounding mental health and addiction.
Together we will create a plan to increase you self awareness , discover healthy coping and defeat negative thoughts. I specialize in addiction, relational conflicts, and co-occuring disorders. If and when thoughts begin to create problems we can challenge those thoughts and increase your inner peace.
I am bi-cultural and bi-lingual Mexican American who understands cultural issues surrounding mental health and addiction.
Together we will create a plan to increase you self awareness , discover healthy coping and defeat negative thoughts. I specialize in addiction, relational conflicts, and co-occuring disorders. If and when thoughts begin to create problems we can challenge those thoughts and increase your inner peace.
Ed Gresick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, LAADC, EMDR(C), CSOTP
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124
I am very effective in helping clients resolve addiction related issues including self-esteem, codependency, anxiety, anger and trauma using CBT, EMDR and FSAP.
I am a true addiction specialist and I am considered "The Addiction Therapist" because of my unique experience and credentials well beyond the training and experience required for licensing as an LMFT. I effectively use CBT, EMDR and FSAP in treating addictions and in helping clients resolve many underlying issues.
I am very effective in helping clients resolve addiction related issues including self-esteem, codependency, anxiety, anger and trauma using CBT, EMDR and FSAP.
I am a true addiction specialist and I am considered "The Addiction Therapist" because of my unique experience and credentials well beyond the training and experience required for licensing as an LMFT. I effectively use CBT, EMDR and FSAP in treating addictions and in helping clients resolve many underlying issues.
I also have extensive knowledge of addiction and recovery.
I am interested in working with a wide range of adults who have faced severe psychological challenges, including depression, mood instability, anxiety, anger management, work stress, relationship and parenting issues, phase of life adjustments, grief and loss, and cultural transition experiences. I also have extensive knowledge of addiction and recovery.
I also have extensive knowledge of addiction and recovery.
I am interested in working with a wide range of adults who have faced severe psychological challenges, including depression, mood instability, anxiety, anger management, work stress, relationship and parenting issues, phase of life adjustments, grief and loss, and cultural transition experiences. I also have extensive knowledge of addiction and recovery.
Meet Our Addiction Therapists
Anthony Medaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124
The most common issues that people seek help with include: feelings of sadness or depression, excessive worry, fear or anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, codependency, enhancing and fine tuning one’s recovery program, relationship issues, grief and loss of a loved one, surviving trauma, life change or transition decisions, cyber addiction, dealing with other’s substance abuse, social anxiety and conflict at work.
My education and training includes two post-graduate degrees, tenure at a major teaching hospital, chemical dependency programs and, employee assistance programs. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy with psychodynamic influences. In addition, I like to provide concrete skills such as assertiveness and stress management to utilize in effecting change.
The most common issues that people seek help with include: feelings of sadness or depression, excessive worry, fear or anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, codependency, enhancing and fine tuning one’s recovery program, relationship issues, grief and loss of a loved one, surviving trauma, life change or transition decisions, cyber addiction, dealing with other’s substance abuse, social anxiety and conflict at work.
My education and training includes two post-graduate degrees, tenure at a major teaching hospital, chemical dependency programs and, employee assistance programs. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy with psychodynamic influences. In addition, I like to provide concrete skills such as assertiveness and stress management to utilize in effecting change.
The issues I have worked with deeply include relationship struggles, parenting, grief, addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, and spiritual crises, and co-occurring disorders.
Having a good relationship with oneself is a process and a practice, and can be cultivated through the therapeutic process. Every relationship is dependent on how we talk to ourselves, and this inner conversation is what therapy can shift. If you have the willingness, huge transformation is possible. I am in this field to help people sort out a way through and beyond unnecessary suffering, and towards deep peace with themselves and others. I have successfully treated high-functioning CEOs as well as people traumatized, addicted, and broke. Being human is challenging, and with the right support, beautiful. Call. I can help!
The issues I have worked with deeply include relationship struggles, parenting, grief, addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, and spiritual crises, and co-occurring disorders.
Having a good relationship with oneself is a process and a practice, and can be cultivated through the therapeutic process. Every relationship is dependent on how we talk to ourselves, and this inner conversation is what therapy can shift. If you have the willingness, huge transformation is possible. I am in this field to help people sort out a way through and beyond unnecessary suffering, and towards deep peace with themselves and others. I have successfully treated high-functioning CEOs as well as people traumatized, addicted, and broke. Being human is challenging, and with the right support, beautiful. Call. I can help!
I use motivational interviewing, positive psychology, and many other methods to help my client to overcome the substance use disorder.
The journey to recovery is challenging and rewarding, together we will create an individual treatment plan, which will help you to reach your desired goals and discover your optimal potential. I fluently speak English and Russian and offer my services in both languages. Please give me a call for a free 15 minutes consultation.
I use motivational interviewing, positive psychology, and many other methods to help my client to overcome the substance use disorder.
The journey to recovery is challenging and rewarding, together we will create an individual treatment plan, which will help you to reach your desired goals and discover your optimal potential. I fluently speak English and Russian and offer my services in both languages. Please give me a call for a free 15 minutes consultation.
I treat couples, sex/infidelity, substance use/abuse, mood disorders, grief and loss, silicon valley stress, life struggles.
Regarding substance use, I believe that there is not one way to recover but rather multiple paths. My goal is to reduce human suffering. You are invited to come to therapy as you are. Regardless of whether you want to stop using or not, you are in the right place.
I treat couples, sex/infidelity, substance use/abuse, mood disorders, grief and loss, silicon valley stress, life struggles.
Regarding substance use, I believe that there is not one way to recover but rather multiple paths. My goal is to reduce human suffering. You are invited to come to therapy as you are. Regardless of whether you want to stop using or not, you are in the right place.
Chris M Packham: Licensed
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW, LAADC, M-RAS, CCDS, CADTP
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128
Embrace liberation from the grip of substance abuse and shed the burden of shame that accompanies Together, we can address your individual needs and set goals.
I specialize in proven evidence-based techniques, i.e., CBT and DBT, to assist individuals in fostering and establishing a variety of coping mechanisms and highlighting solutions without labels or judging. Offering a comprehensive and individualized approach while addressing, i.e., loss of trust, resentment, shame, lack of communication, etc. The individual
Embrace liberation from the grip of substance abuse and shed the burden of shame that accompanies Together, we can address your individual needs and set goals.
I specialize in proven evidence-based techniques, i.e., CBT and DBT, to assist individuals in fostering and establishing a variety of coping mechanisms and highlighting solutions without labels or judging. Offering a comprehensive and individualized approach while addressing, i.e., loss of trust, resentment, shame, lack of communication, etc. The individual
I began my career as an MFT, working in an emergency shelter program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with substance abuse and severe mental health issues.
I have a strong behavioral background working with children and adolescents with developmental, emotional, and behavioral problems. Working with the whole family, teaching strategies to improve behavior and family functioning, and alleviate daily stress in the home.
I began my career as an MFT, working in an emergency shelter program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with substance abuse and severe mental health issues.
I have a strong behavioral background working with children and adolescents with developmental, emotional, and behavioral problems. Working with the whole family, teaching strategies to improve behavior and family functioning, and alleviate daily stress in the home.
Need someone to help you with relationship issues, anxiety, alcohol or drug abuse, or sexual addiction?.
I have a certificate in addictions studies with years of experience helping clients recover from alcohol and substance abuse. I was an associate with the Addiction Recovery Center specializing in sexual addiction, where I facilitated group therapy, and provided individual and couple’s counseling. I am very familiar with the 12-steps of recovery.
Need someone to help you with relationship issues, anxiety, alcohol or drug abuse, or sexual addiction?.
I have a certificate in addictions studies with years of experience helping clients recover from alcohol and substance abuse. I was an associate with the Addiction Recovery Center specializing in sexual addiction, where I facilitated group therapy, and provided individual and couple’s counseling. I am very familiar with the 12-steps of recovery.
I specialize in overcoming addiction, working with those who are navigating anxiety, depression, and life changes; and also have 4 years of experience working with elementary age children.
Hello, I am Camie. I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have been working with clients to help them navigate their mental health for the past 10 years. I look forward to meeting you and helping you realized and reach your goals. Without Mental Health, we are not truly healthy, and asking for help is the most amazing first step one can take towards reaching your goals.
I specialize in overcoming addiction, working with those who are navigating anxiety, depression, and life changes; and also have 4 years of experience working with elementary age children.
Hello, I am Camie. I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have been working with clients to help them navigate their mental health for the past 10 years. I look forward to meeting you and helping you realized and reach your goals. Without Mental Health, we are not truly healthy, and asking for help is the most amazing first step one can take towards reaching your goals.
I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing addiction issues, and eating disorders.
I work primarily with adults who are wanting to manage symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I will be with you on your path to discovery, recovery, and finding the person you would like to become. I approach therapy with a client-centered approach in order to create a safe, comfortable space for you to share and express yourself, and your vulnerabilities. We will explore healthy ways to process your trauma, regulate difficult emotions, and restore broken relationships. I believe the trust built between Client and Therapist is powerful, and necessary in order to help you through your healing journey.
I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing addiction issues, and eating disorders.
I work primarily with adults who are wanting to manage symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I will be with you on your path to discovery, recovery, and finding the person you would like to become. I approach therapy with a client-centered approach in order to create a safe, comfortable space for you to share and express yourself, and your vulnerabilities. We will explore healthy ways to process your trauma, regulate difficult emotions, and restore broken relationships. I believe the trust built between Client and Therapist is powerful, and necessary in order to help you through your healing journey.
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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.