Alcohol Use Therapists in San Jose, CA
Ricky Boots Adams-Townsend
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
I help identify values, illuminate barriers interfering with living a fulfilling life, such as mental health symptoms, substance or alcohol use/abuse, or intra/inter-personal issues, and then create effective goals to begin making meaningful change.
Is there something stopping you from living a fulfilling and value directed life? You likely have some thoughts about what these barriers (something’s) are, and yet, navigating around them has been to no avail. Powerful emotional experiences, and or, old behavioral patterns can be unrelenting, new ones can be scary, or appear too far off in the distance to effect meaningful change, and still you are motivated to try something new such that value, meaning, or an improvement in your quality of life is returned.
I help identify values, illuminate barriers interfering with living a fulfilling life, such as mental health symptoms, substance or alcohol use/abuse, or intra/inter-personal issues, and then create effective goals to begin making meaningful change.
Is there something stopping you from living a fulfilling and value directed life? You likely have some thoughts about what these barriers (something’s) are, and yet, navigating around them has been to no avail. Powerful emotional experiences, and or, old behavioral patterns can be unrelenting, new ones can be scary, or appear too far off in the distance to effect meaningful change, and still you are motivated to try something new such that value, meaning, or an improvement in your quality of life is returned.
Demetria Zappacosta-Iacocca
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LAADC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
I specialize in issues caused by drug and alcohol use.
Addiction and Recovery Counseling is for anyone who feels that alcohol or drugs are affecting them negatively. As a Licensed Recovery Counselor I offer individuals, couples and families help to develop plans for reaching their recovery goals and making positive changes in their lives. Addiction and Recovery Counseling is an opportunity for families to learn about addiction and the behaviors that go along with it. I help families understand what role they play in their loved ones addiction and recovery.
I specialize in issues caused by drug and alcohol use.
Addiction and Recovery Counseling is for anyone who feels that alcohol or drugs are affecting them negatively. As a Licensed Recovery Counselor I offer individuals, couples and families help to develop plans for reaching their recovery goals and making positive changes in their lives. Addiction and Recovery Counseling is an opportunity for families to learn about addiction and the behaviors that go along with it. I help families understand what role they play in their loved ones addiction and recovery.
I blend proven therapies of EMDR, mindfulness, medications to reduce alcohol use, and psychedelic-assisted therapies when appropriate.
Starting or considering therapy is a big first step, and holding a safe space for you is an honor. As a seasoned therapist, I help young adults and professionals find more meaning and fulfillment by overcoming stress, conflict, burnout, trauma, and substance. In addition, with nearly a decade of experience in tech/startup and related industries, I understand the unique pressures of fast-paced, high-demand environments and finding balance to thrive.
I blend proven therapies of EMDR, mindfulness, medications to reduce alcohol use, and psychedelic-assisted therapies when appropriate.
Starting or considering therapy is a big first step, and holding a safe space for you is an honor. As a seasoned therapist, I help young adults and professionals find more meaning and fulfillment by overcoming stress, conflict, burnout, trauma, and substance. In addition, with nearly a decade of experience in tech/startup and related industries, I understand the unique pressures of fast-paced, high-demand environments and finding balance to thrive.
I specialize in intergenerational trauma, QTBIPOC identity concerns, anxiety, grief, alcohol use, body image concerns, and intellectualization.
Are you a QT/BIPOC individual tired of therapists not understanding your identities and experiences? Or, are you an educator and/or social justice advocate trying to remain grounded and empowered in current challenging times? Are you a child of immigrants sick of being misunderstood by culturally incompetent therapists?
My name is Dr. Satveer Kler and I provide culturally responsive care for QTBIPOC individuals, social justice advocates, educators/academics, and adult children of immigrants. I have received national recognition/awards for my work, have had vast clinical experiences, and have expertise in intergenerational trauma.
I specialize in intergenerational trauma, QTBIPOC identity concerns, anxiety, grief, alcohol use, body image concerns, and intellectualization.
Are you a QT/BIPOC individual tired of therapists not understanding your identities and experiences? Or, are you an educator and/or social justice advocate trying to remain grounded and empowered in current challenging times? Are you a child of immigrants sick of being misunderstood by culturally incompetent therapists?
My name is Dr. Satveer Kler and I provide culturally responsive care for QTBIPOC individuals, social justice advocates, educators/academics, and adult children of immigrants. I have received national recognition/awards for my work, have had vast clinical experiences, and have expertise in intergenerational trauma.
Are you struggling with substances but feel “rehab” isn’t the right fit? You don’t need to leave your family or job to find effective help. Addiction feels overwhelming: repeating destructive patterns despite the pain, battling fear, anxiety, and shame. You’ve tried to stop, but setbacks leave you feeling stuck. Breaking free alone can feel impossible, but you don’t have to do it alone. With counseling tailored to your needs, you can take control, build healthier coping skills, and create lasting change—on your terms. Let’s start your recovery together.
Are you struggling with substances but feel “rehab” isn’t the right fit? You don’t need to leave your family or job to find effective help. Addiction feels overwhelming: repeating destructive patterns despite the pain, battling fear, anxiety, and shame. You’ve tried to stop, but setbacks leave you feeling stuck. Breaking free alone can feel impossible, but you don’t have to do it alone. With counseling tailored to your needs, you can take control, build healthier coping skills, and create lasting change—on your terms. Let’s start your recovery together.
Scott Henrywestwood Licensed
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LAADC, NCAC-II, SAP, IS-E
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
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
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
Allow me to offer you a safe place to begin to tell your story of pain, loss, and worry. You will be listened to and validated; learning and developing new, updated coping skills to begin your healing process. It's possible to move forward with positive change & resolutions. I will guide you through the process of healing with support for change. Allow yourself to heal, re-claim your life and connect with yourself.
Allow me to offer you a safe place to begin to tell your story of pain, loss, and worry. You will be listened to and validated; learning and developing new, updated coping skills to begin your healing process. It's possible to move forward with positive change & resolutions. I will guide you through the process of healing with support for change. Allow yourself to heal, re-claim your life and connect with yourself.
Jana Rydlova is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who started practicing in 2017. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Psychology. Jana believes in providing clients with tools and support to help them reach a happy and fulfilling life. In her spare time, Jana enjoys mountaineering, climbing, skiing, hiking, photography, and playing ukulele.
Jana Rydlova is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who started practicing in 2017. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Psychology. Jana believes in providing clients with tools and support to help them reach a happy and fulfilling life. In her spare time, Jana enjoys mountaineering, climbing, skiing, hiking, photography, and playing ukulele.
If alcohol and other substances became the only way for you to deal with daily problems, I can help you to navigate through the endless circle. As parents, we face unique, everyday challenges dealing with our families and professional life. Oftentimes, we neglect to care for our needs and wants. Each person has a unique situation, and I will make your journey to recovery easier. I use motivational interviewing, positive psychology, and many other methods to help my client to overcome the substance use disorder.
If alcohol and other substances became the only way for you to deal with daily problems, I can help you to navigate through the endless circle. As parents, we face unique, everyday challenges dealing with our families and professional life. Oftentimes, we neglect to care for our needs and wants. Each person has a unique situation, and I will make your journey to recovery easier. I use motivational interviewing, positive psychology, and many other methods to help my client to overcome the substance use disorder.
My expertise lies in Executive Coaching, Human Performance Improvement, and Addiction Treatment with diversified experience that includes recent positions as a Counselor for Addiction Recovery and former role as an Advisor to high-net-worth clients. I have focused on leveraging combined background to provide advisement to executives and other professionals struggling with addiction. I am currently completing a Ph.D. degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and previously earned a Master’s degree in Addiction Studies. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC).
My expertise lies in Executive Coaching, Human Performance Improvement, and Addiction Treatment with diversified experience that includes recent positions as a Counselor for Addiction Recovery and former role as an Advisor to high-net-worth clients. I have focused on leveraging combined background to provide advisement to executives and other professionals struggling with addiction. I am currently completing a Ph.D. degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and previously earned a Master’s degree in Addiction Studies. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC).
Are you struggling with substances but feel “rehab” isn’t the right fit? You don’t need to leave your family or job to find effective help. Addiction feels overwhelming: repeating destructive patterns despite the pain, battling fear, anxiety, and shame. You’ve tried to stop, but setbacks leave you feeling stuck. Breaking free alone can feel impossible, but you don’t have to do it alone. With counseling tailored to your needs, you can take control, build healthier coping skills, and create lasting change—on your terms. Let’s start your recovery together.
Are you struggling with substances but feel “rehab” isn’t the right fit? You don’t need to leave your family or job to find effective help. Addiction feels overwhelming: repeating destructive patterns despite the pain, battling fear, anxiety, and shame. You’ve tried to stop, but setbacks leave you feeling stuck. Breaking free alone can feel impossible, but you don’t have to do it alone. With counseling tailored to your needs, you can take control, build healthier coping skills, and create lasting change—on your terms. Let’s start your recovery together.
Meet Our Alcohol Use Therapists
I understand that seeking therapy can be a significant step, especially when facing various challenges. If you're in California, I want you to know that I offer telehealth therapy, including evening appointments. As your therapist, my approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood. With my experience, I can assist you in setting meaningful goals for your therapy journey. I have experience with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds including LGBTQI and BIPOC. Your mental health is important & I care about your well being.
I understand that seeking therapy can be a significant step, especially when facing various challenges. If you're in California, I want you to know that I offer telehealth therapy, including evening appointments. As your therapist, my approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood. With my experience, I can assist you in setting meaningful goals for your therapy journey. I have experience with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds including LGBTQI and BIPOC. Your mental health is important & I care about your well being.
Is alcohol or another substance holding you back? Are you a professional or executive who has found that the one thing you haven't been able to overcome is substance use? Many clinicians don't truly understand the stress and loneliness that professional success can create. My experience as a senior executive and addiction professional can help you break free and achieve your true potential. Don't let substance abuse be the one thing you haven't been able to overcome as a professional. I utilize positive counseling techniques designed to capitalize on your strengths to help you overcome substance use and achieve your potential.
Is alcohol or another substance holding you back? Are you a professional or executive who has found that the one thing you haven't been able to overcome is substance use? Many clinicians don't truly understand the stress and loneliness that professional success can create. My experience as a senior executive and addiction professional can help you break free and achieve your true potential. Don't let substance abuse be the one thing you haven't been able to overcome as a professional. I utilize positive counseling techniques designed to capitalize on your strengths to help you overcome substance use and achieve your potential.
Hi, I am a Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in California with over 11 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, therapist, mentor to at-risk youth, and life coach. I have worked with clients (ages 4-70+) with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, relationship issues, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced anger control issues and eating disorders.
Hi, I am a Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in California with over 11 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, therapist, mentor to at-risk youth, and life coach. I have worked with clients (ages 4-70+) with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, relationship issues, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced anger control issues and eating disorders.
Are you and your partner feeling overwhelmed by communication issues, trust concerns, or emotional distance in your relationship? I specialize in helping couples navigate these challenges and work towards stronger, healthier connections. Whether you're struggling with trust, intimacy, vulnerability, or simply feeling disconnected, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you both to explore and repair your relationship.
Are you and your partner feeling overwhelmed by communication issues, trust concerns, or emotional distance in your relationship? I specialize in helping couples navigate these challenges and work towards stronger, healthier connections. Whether you're struggling with trust, intimacy, vulnerability, or simply feeling disconnected, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you both to explore and repair your relationship.
I was born and raised in North Carolina and have lived in California for over 20 years. I am a single mother of 2 daughters and have first-hand experience navigating through a divorce and parenthood. My passions include being a mother, spending time with family and friends, playing beach volleyball, and traveling to new places. I consider myself a kind person who is honest, open-minded, emphatic, and always ready for an adventure. I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) for over 12 years and began my career as a Recreation Therapist working in a psychiatric inpatient unit for adults with mental health issues.
I was born and raised in North Carolina and have lived in California for over 20 years. I am a single mother of 2 daughters and have first-hand experience navigating through a divorce and parenthood. My passions include being a mother, spending time with family and friends, playing beach volleyball, and traveling to new places. I consider myself a kind person who is honest, open-minded, emphatic, and always ready for an adventure. I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) for over 12 years and began my career as a Recreation Therapist working in a psychiatric inpatient unit for adults with mental health issues.
Each of us is responsible for our own destiny. It has been my honor to witness people transforming their lives and living their dreams. I am a licensed psychologist and an RN. I provide treatment for individuals, couples, and I am a compassionate therapist and a good listener. I build up reports with my clients easily. My therapy modalities are specifically tailored to client needs. My therapeutic modalities are specifically tailored to client needs. My specialties are addiction, alcohol and drug counseling, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Each of us is responsible for our own destiny. It has been my honor to witness people transforming their lives and living their dreams. I am a licensed psychologist and an RN. I provide treatment for individuals, couples, and I am a compassionate therapist and a good listener. I build up reports with my clients easily. My therapy modalities are specifically tailored to client needs. My therapeutic modalities are specifically tailored to client needs. My specialties are addiction, alcohol and drug counseling, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Awareness is the first step. Our "symptoms" flare when we are in a state of unrest. Environments, co-existing conditions, sleep, nutrition, lack of exercise, and many other reasons can trigger these. Our support is guided by finding where the unrest lies, unpacking it, and then co-creating strategic solutions for each client's unique characteristics and situations.
I use a variety of tools for reflection, discovery of strengths/challenges, meditation, and even exercise. One of the most important tools we bring is having a trained ADHD lens to look through when supporting one with ADHD.
Awareness is the first step. Our "symptoms" flare when we are in a state of unrest. Environments, co-existing conditions, sleep, nutrition, lack of exercise, and many other reasons can trigger these. Our support is guided by finding where the unrest lies, unpacking it, and then co-creating strategic solutions for each client's unique characteristics and situations.
I use a variety of tools for reflection, discovery of strengths/challenges, meditation, and even exercise. One of the most important tools we bring is having a trained ADHD lens to look through when supporting one with ADHD.
Facing, financial, legal, professional, relationship, behavior or addiction issues. Fourty years experience supporting people in troubles of every kind imaginable. I have also focused on men's issues, life transitions, grief, loss and spiritual issues. My goal is to help individuals with dual diagnosis, depression, marriage problems, addictions, parenting issues, fear, anxiety, grief, decision making, burnout, stress and family crisis, doubt, anger or forgiveness. We’ll work together to change behaviors and attitudes. I work with you to strengthen your recovery. E-mail me at karmajerry@yahoo.com
Facing, financial, legal, professional, relationship, behavior or addiction issues. Fourty years experience supporting people in troubles of every kind imaginable. I have also focused on men's issues, life transitions, grief, loss and spiritual issues. My goal is to help individuals with dual diagnosis, depression, marriage problems, addictions, parenting issues, fear, anxiety, grief, decision making, burnout, stress and family crisis, doubt, anger or forgiveness. We’ll work together to change behaviors and attitudes. I work with you to strengthen your recovery. E-mail me at karmajerry@yahoo.com
Are you struggling with substances but feel “rehab” isn’t the right fit? You don’t need to leave your family or job to find effective help. Addiction feels overwhelming: repeating destructive patterns despite the pain, battling fear, anxiety, and shame. You’ve tried to stop, but setbacks leave you feeling stuck. Breaking free alone can feel impossible, but you don’t have to do it alone. With counseling tailored to your needs, you can take control, build healthier coping skills, and create lasting change—on your terms. Let’s start your recovery together.
Are you struggling with substances but feel “rehab” isn’t the right fit? You don’t need to leave your family or job to find effective help. Addiction feels overwhelming: repeating destructive patterns despite the pain, battling fear, anxiety, and shame. You’ve tried to stop, but setbacks leave you feeling stuck. Breaking free alone can feel impossible, but you don’t have to do it alone. With counseling tailored to your needs, you can take control, build healthier coping skills, and create lasting change—on your terms. Let’s start your recovery together.
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
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 alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.