Substance Use Therapists in San Jose, CA
I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and substance use, often addressing co-occurring challenges.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself? You don’t have to go through it alone.
Hi, I’m Gustavo—and I’m here to help you take the next step toward feeling more grounded, empowered, and in control of your life. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, or patterns that keep holding you back, therapy offers a space to explore what’s going on—without judgment.
Together, we’ll focus on building confidence, setting healthy boundaries, and strengthening your relationships—starting with the one you have with yourself. Your story matters, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and substance use, often addressing co-occurring challenges.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself? You don’t have to go through it alone.
Hi, I’m Gustavo—and I’m here to help you take the next step toward feeling more grounded, empowered, and in control of your life. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, or patterns that keep holding you back, therapy offers a space to explore what’s going on—without judgment.
Together, we’ll focus on building confidence, setting healthy boundaries, and strengthening your relationships—starting with the one you have with yourself. Your story matters, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I am an IFS-informed therapist specializing in substance use disorders, helping clients understand patterns, manage triggers, and build recovery strategies.
I use an integrative, client-centered approach, drawing from IFS, CBT, humanistic and person-centered therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused techniques. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
I am an IFS-informed therapist specializing in substance use disorders, helping clients understand patterns, manage triggers, and build recovery strategies.
I use an integrative, client-centered approach, drawing from IFS, CBT, humanistic and person-centered therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused techniques. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
My specialties include complex trauma, childhood abuse/neglect, healing from narcissistic/abusive relationships, codependency and relationship issues, substance use disorders, masculinity and men's issues, grief and loss, spirituality, and working with cultural minority issues such as family conflict, intergenerational trauma, cultural identity & racism.
I specialize in recovering from the effects of complex trauma. People with narcissistic, abusive, or neglectful parents or partners or who grew up in unsafe environments can develop issues with trusting themselves, have difficulty maintaining close relationships, struggle with an inner critic, vacillate often between depression and anxiety, lack a solid sense of identity, or feel a sense of emptiness when their lives seem great on paper. Sometimes that trauma can become part of one's identity. I work with clients to build insight, boundaries, self-compassion, and acceptance to free themselves from it & live more fulfilling lives.
My specialties include complex trauma, childhood abuse/neglect, healing from narcissistic/abusive relationships, codependency and relationship issues, substance use disorders, masculinity and men's issues, grief and loss, spirituality, and working with cultural minority issues such as family conflict, intergenerational trauma, cultural identity & racism.
I specialize in recovering from the effects of complex trauma. People with narcissistic, abusive, or neglectful parents or partners or who grew up in unsafe environments can develop issues with trusting themselves, have difficulty maintaining close relationships, struggle with an inner critic, vacillate often between depression and anxiety, lack a solid sense of identity, or feel a sense of emptiness when their lives seem great on paper. Sometimes that trauma can become part of one's identity. I work with clients to build insight, boundaries, self-compassion, and acceptance to free themselves from it & live more fulfilling lives.
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).
Thank you for considering therapy with me. I want to make this process as easy as possible and help you feel comfortable speaking about your feelings. I am bi-cultural and bi-lingual Mexican American who understands cultural issues surrounding mental health and addiction. I have more than 15 years working with families , youth and couples. I have worked in locked facilities with clients who suffer with mental illness, therefore I understand it maybe difficult but it's the first step to a new you. Let's take baby steps together. I will meet you where you are at and together discover how to create more happiness in your life.
Thank you for considering therapy with me. I want to make this process as easy as possible and help you feel comfortable speaking about your feelings. I am bi-cultural and bi-lingual Mexican American who understands cultural issues surrounding mental health and addiction. I have more than 15 years working with families , youth and couples. I have worked in locked facilities with clients who suffer with mental illness, therefore I understand it maybe difficult but it's the first step to a new you. Let's take baby steps together. I will meet you where you are at and together discover how to create more happiness in your life.
You may be functioning on the outside, yet find yourself repeating relational patterns, feeling stuck around substance use, or carrying the lingering effects of attachment wounds, anxiety, or depression.
Together, our work may focus on helping you:
Reduce the impact of trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational pain.
Build more secure attachment and healthier relationships.
Understand and shift substance-use patterns without shame.
Integrate body, mind, and culture through somatic and nutrition-informed approaches.
You may be functioning on the outside, yet find yourself repeating relational patterns, feeling stuck around substance use, or carrying the lingering effects of attachment wounds, anxiety, or depression.
Together, our work may focus on helping you:
Reduce the impact of trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational pain.
Build more secure attachment and healthier relationships.
Understand and shift substance-use patterns without shame.
Integrate body, mind, and culture through somatic and nutrition-informed approaches.
At Brave Soul Therapy, we offer inclusive online therapy for adults and teens (16+) across California. We support clients navigating life transitions, trauma, addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, and grief. Our therapists have experience working with individuals in 12-step recovery, veterans and first responders, and those healing from religious trauma. We also welcome clients from marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, neurodivergent, and disabled individuals. We strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can be seen, supported, and empowered.
At Brave Soul Therapy, we offer inclusive online therapy for adults and teens (16+) across California. We support clients navigating life transitions, trauma, addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, and grief. Our therapists have experience working with individuals in 12-step recovery, veterans and first responders, and those healing from religious trauma. We also welcome clients from marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, neurodivergent, and disabled individuals. We strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can be seen, supported, and empowered.
I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing various symptoms including anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship issues.
I believe in identifying the issues that you would like to change in your life and providing practical solutions that you can begin to apply after our first session of work together. I have extensive experience working with clients experiencing substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. My background includes working at a leading treatment center for 7 years.
I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing various symptoms including anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship issues.
I believe in identifying the issues that you would like to change in your life and providing practical solutions that you can begin to apply after our first session of work together. I have extensive experience working with clients experiencing substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. My background includes working at a leading treatment center for 7 years.
I work with adults to help navigate a wide variety of life stressors and mental health concerns, drawing from my specialized training in treating trauma, substance use disorders, anxiety, OCD, relationship and emotional distress.
As your therapist, I aim to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood as we navigate the hard stuff together. I will bring warmth and humor to our sessions, drawing from my training and my lived experiences as a queer woman raised in rural Ohio, a decade in New York City, and now a new mom in San Diego.
I work with adults to help navigate a wide variety of life stressors and mental health concerns, drawing from my specialized training in treating trauma, substance use disorders, anxiety, OCD, relationship and emotional distress.
As your therapist, I aim to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood as we navigate the hard stuff together. I will bring warmth and humor to our sessions, drawing from my training and my lived experiences as a queer woman raised in rural Ohio, a decade in New York City, and now a new mom in San Diego.
Are you a professional or executive who has found that the one thing you haven't been able to overcome is substance use?
Many successful professionals don't address substance problems until they become major issues because they don't feel a residential rehab stay or participating in Alcoholics Anonymous is a good fit for them. We can work together in a private and confidential setting to achieve your goals. As a former successful executive, I understand your unique situation.
Are you a professional or executive who has found that the one thing you haven't been able to overcome is substance use?
Many successful professionals don't address substance problems until they become major issues because they don't feel a residential rehab stay or participating in Alcoholics Anonymous is a good fit for them. We can work together in a private and confidential setting to achieve your goals. As a former successful executive, I understand your unique situation.
I have experience supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, substance use addiction, relationship concerns, and stress related to cultural identity, family dynamics, or systemic barriers.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field providing compassionate, culturally responsive mental health services. I am bilingual and bi-cultural, and I work with individuals who are seeking a safe, supportive space where they feel truly understood and respective.
I have experience supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, substance use addiction, relationship concerns, and stress related to cultural identity, family dynamics, or systemic barriers.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field providing compassionate, culturally responsive mental health services. I am bilingual and bi-cultural, and I work with individuals who are seeking a safe, supportive space where they feel truly understood and respective.
Do you feel like past wounds are preventing you from moving forward? Perhaps you have a difficult time understanding why you continue to repeat unhealthy behaviors or feel ashamed for not living up to your own or others' expectations. You probably feel a mixture of emotions: motivated to change, but afraid of feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable. Maybe you doubt your ability to change or question if talking about painful issues can actually help you feel better. Having these thoughts and feelings is a normal part of the growth process.
Do you feel like past wounds are preventing you from moving forward? Perhaps you have a difficult time understanding why you continue to repeat unhealthy behaviors or feel ashamed for not living up to your own or others' expectations. You probably feel a mixture of emotions: motivated to change, but afraid of feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable. Maybe you doubt your ability to change or question if talking about painful issues can actually help you feel better. Having these thoughts and feelings is a normal part of the growth process.
I am a firm believer in the power of genuine and meaningful connection with others and the importance of feeling heard, understood, and seen. My approach is to use evidence-based practices to create positive change in my client’s lives and relationships. I foster a collaborative relationship to support my clients in meeting their own therapeutic goals. Those who have worked with me describe me as thoughtful, nurturing, and genuine.
I am a firm believer in the power of genuine and meaningful connection with others and the importance of feeling heard, understood, and seen. My approach is to use evidence-based practices to create positive change in my client’s lives and relationships. I foster a collaborative relationship to support my clients in meeting their own therapeutic goals. Those who have worked with me describe me as thoughtful, nurturing, and genuine.
I am here to help you navigate issues related to everyday life stressors, adjusting to new challenges, roles, and situations, anxiety, depression, substance use, postpartum depression, and relationship issues.
I have worked with clients of all ages across the lifespan, from infancy to adulthood. I have also had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, from community residential programs to outpatient clinics and even in a state prison serving inmates with severe mental health disorders. I am also bilingual and able to provide services in Spanish.
I am here to help you navigate issues related to everyday life stressors, adjusting to new challenges, roles, and situations, anxiety, depression, substance use, postpartum depression, and relationship issues.
I have worked with clients of all ages across the lifespan, from infancy to adulthood. I have also had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, from community residential programs to outpatient clinics and even in a state prison serving inmates with severe mental health disorders. I am also bilingual and able to provide services in Spanish.
Finding a therapist is hard! It doesn't help that there are so many to choose from. I think the most important part is actually liking the person you are talking to. Take a look at my page (and website), and if you think we may be a good fit, I encourage you to call me for a free 15 minute consultation. If we end up working together, I will do my best to find which methods align with you so that I can help you get to the place you want to be.
Finding a therapist is hard! It doesn't help that there are so many to choose from. I think the most important part is actually liking the person you are talking to. Take a look at my page (and website), and if you think we may be a good fit, I encourage you to call me for a free 15 minute consultation. If we end up working together, I will do my best to find which methods align with you so that I can help you get to the place you want to be.
I am Jeanette Vo-Vu, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am passionate about CHANGE. I work to support individuals, families & couples struggling with life changes from early childhood years to the end of life stages; in my work, I often engage my client's natural support system (with my client's consent) in the change process. I have over 10 years of experience providing mental health services to individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, recovering from trauma and addiction experiences.
I am Jeanette Vo-Vu, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am passionate about CHANGE. I work to support individuals, families & couples struggling with life changes from early childhood years to the end of life stages; in my work, I often engage my client's natural support system (with my client's consent) in the change process. I have over 10 years of experience providing mental health services to individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, recovering from trauma and addiction experiences.
If you are struggling with addiction or substance use, I am a CADC ll (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) in the U
In the field over twenty five years, I offer an empathetic and compassionate approach. Life can test us from time to time and we all need some support. My passion is working with adolescents, adults, couples, children of divorce and those looking to adopt. I can, also, support you through a life transition which can bring up lots of confusing emotions, including depression and anxiety.
If you are struggling with addiction or substance use, I am a CADC ll (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) in the U
In the field over twenty five years, I offer an empathetic and compassionate approach. Life can test us from time to time and we all need some support. My passion is working with adolescents, adults, couples, children of divorce and those looking to adopt. I can, also, support you through a life transition which can bring up lots of confusing emotions, including depression and anxiety.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges related to substance use, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting, and relationships.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I work from a Psychodynamic, Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness informed framework to help clients build insight, develop self-awareness and foster meaningful change.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges related to substance use, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting, and relationships.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I work from a Psychodynamic, Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness informed framework to help clients build insight, develop self-awareness and foster meaningful change.
Would you like to explore substance use in a non-dogmatic, non-judgmental way?
Cynthia and the team of YRT Associates at specialize in substance use harm reduction, sex therapy, and treating compulsive/"out of control" sexual behavior. We enthusiastically welcome clients across gender and sexuality spectrums, as well as those who engage in consensual sexual behaviors including, but not limited to, kink and polyamory.
Would you like to explore substance use in a non-dogmatic, non-judgmental way?
Cynthia and the team of YRT Associates at specialize in substance use harm reduction, sex therapy, and treating compulsive/"out of control" sexual behavior. We enthusiastically welcome clients across gender and sexuality spectrums, as well as those who engage in consensual sexual behaviors including, but not limited to, kink and polyamory.
I have extensive experience working with individuals and families using a compassionate approach to healing past hurt and improving present relationships. I create an empathetic space where you can regain your balance, gain insight, and, ultimately, become more confident and secure. My training and practice include solution-focused and trauma-informed care that highlights the importance of developing healthy relationships. I believe authenticity, honesty, and transparency make up the heart of an effective treatment.
I have extensive experience working with individuals and families using a compassionate approach to healing past hurt and improving present relationships. I create an empathetic space where you can regain your balance, gain insight, and, ultimately, become more confident and secure. My training and practice include solution-focused and trauma-informed care that highlights the importance of developing healthy relationships. I believe authenticity, honesty, and transparency make up the heart of an effective treatment.
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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.