Substance Use Therapists in Santa Monica, CA
I have found that disruptions in our lives carry on in our nervous systems, sometimes arising at inopportune times. Often, it is in these times we seek support; whether dealing with the loss of a loved one, a sudden traumatic event, the onset of anxiety or a reliance on alcohol or medications. I will create an environment that encourages reflection, honesty, and compassion to help you find growth, self-reliance and an eventual return to health. I will work with you to get through the most challenging times with courage and boundless growth.
I have found that disruptions in our lives carry on in our nervous systems, sometimes arising at inopportune times. Often, it is in these times we seek support; whether dealing with the loss of a loved one, a sudden traumatic event, the onset of anxiety or a reliance on alcohol or medications. I will create an environment that encourages reflection, honesty, and compassion to help you find growth, self-reliance and an eventual return to health. I will work with you to get through the most challenging times with courage and boundless growth.
I help individuals struggling with feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—often without fully understanding why. They may function well on the outside but feel anxious, numb, exhausted, or emotionally reactive on the inside. Many have been through difficult or traumatic experiences and notice that their past still shows up in their body, thoughts, or relationships, even when they try to “think their way out of it.”
I help individuals struggling with feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—often without fully understanding why. They may function well on the outside but feel anxious, numb, exhausted, or emotionally reactive on the inside. Many have been through difficult or traumatic experiences and notice that their past still shows up in their body, thoughts, or relationships, even when they try to “think their way out of it.”
The techniques I have discovered and found useful on my own healing journey have become the foundation for my practice as a holistic psychotherapist. I aim to create a sacred and compassionate space where individuals can embark on a transformative exploration of their inner worlds, healing past trauma or negative beliefs so that they can fully live in the present moment. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy, recognizing the uniqueness of each person's experience and honoring the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.
The techniques I have discovered and found useful on my own healing journey have become the foundation for my practice as a holistic psychotherapist. I aim to create a sacred and compassionate space where individuals can embark on a transformative exploration of their inner worlds, healing past trauma or negative beliefs so that they can fully live in the present moment. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy, recognizing the uniqueness of each person's experience and honoring the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.
At some point, substance use, compulsions, or anxiety begin to interfere with their health, relationships, or ability to keep things on track.
I provide one-on-one counseling, biofeedback, and EMDR for ongoing care. Concerns vary from nicotine, cannabis and alcohol, to cocaine, opioids, meth, 7oh, and prescriptions. My work doesn't rely on medication. The approach is tailored to you, and flexible for what works day-to-day, focusing on clarity, progress, and lasting change, without disruption.
At some point, substance use, compulsions, or anxiety begin to interfere with their health, relationships, or ability to keep things on track.
I provide one-on-one counseling, biofeedback, and EMDR for ongoing care. Concerns vary from nicotine, cannabis and alcohol, to cocaine, opioids, meth, 7oh, and prescriptions. My work doesn't rely on medication. The approach is tailored to you, and flexible for what works day-to-day, focusing on clarity, progress, and lasting change, without disruption.
Since 2006 I have been dedicated to helping people thrive in ways they didn't believe were possible for them! Modern psychotherapy is among the most powerful (and private) ways people are improving their lives every day! Working together, we will be discovering strengths that you didn't notice you had! We'll also identify patterns that are keeping you stuck, and develop skills that feel relevant to your life and relationships.
Since 2006 I have been dedicated to helping people thrive in ways they didn't believe were possible for them! Modern psychotherapy is among the most powerful (and private) ways people are improving their lives every day! Working together, we will be discovering strengths that you didn't notice you had! We'll also identify patterns that are keeping you stuck, and develop skills that feel relevant to your life and relationships.
Drawing from recent developments in neuroscience, I utilize a variety of modalities to help people re-connect with themselves and others. As a certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I specialize in helping couples re-build safety, improve communication, and decrease tension. I also integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), a powerful approach that helps clients understand the different "parts" of themselves and lead from a place of calm, compassionate Self. Whether you're seeking individual growth or working to transform your relationship, healing is possible. Please feel free to call for a free consultation.
Drawing from recent developments in neuroscience, I utilize a variety of modalities to help people re-connect with themselves and others. As a certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I specialize in helping couples re-build safety, improve communication, and decrease tension. I also integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), a powerful approach that helps clients understand the different "parts" of themselves and lead from a place of calm, compassionate Self. Whether you're seeking individual growth or working to transform your relationship, healing is possible. Please feel free to call for a free consultation.
Hi there, I'm Lisa! If you’re looking for relief from addiction, co-dependency, anxiety, depression and are looking to heal from complex trauma let me help you on your journey to freedom. My approach is positive, encouraging and collaborative. Together we will work to break through unhelpful thought patterns and find new ways to thrive. I have over 20 years experience helping individuals who suffer from trauma quickly relieving emotional distress, reformulate negative beliefs and reduce anxiety.
Hi there, I'm Lisa! If you’re looking for relief from addiction, co-dependency, anxiety, depression and are looking to heal from complex trauma let me help you on your journey to freedom. My approach is positive, encouraging and collaborative. Together we will work to break through unhelpful thought patterns and find new ways to thrive. I have over 20 years experience helping individuals who suffer from trauma quickly relieving emotional distress, reformulate negative beliefs and reduce anxiety.
I am a Certified Child and Adult Jungian Analyst. I am devoted to helping facilitate the development of a conscious balance in your life. Loss, trauma, dysfunctional relationships, addiction, creative blocks and much more can keep you stuck and stall development. I work with adult clients to help them mine the unconscious and reveal the connection between this material and behaviors and patterns that obstruct vitality. This starts with the establishment of a sound trusting therapeutic relationship. From this foundation, I support and guide you in uncovering and recovering your own resources and strengths.
I am a Certified Child and Adult Jungian Analyst. I am devoted to helping facilitate the development of a conscious balance in your life. Loss, trauma, dysfunctional relationships, addiction, creative blocks and much more can keep you stuck and stall development. I work with adult clients to help them mine the unconscious and reveal the connection between this material and behaviors and patterns that obstruct vitality. This starts with the establishment of a sound trusting therapeutic relationship. From this foundation, I support and guide you in uncovering and recovering your own resources and strengths.
The evidence-based practice movement emphasizes integrating the best available scientific research with clinical expertise. In our sessions, we’ll work as a team to identify your goals and use interventions supported by psychological science to reach them. Throughout treatment, we’ll regularly measure progress to ensure your care remains effective, individualized, and aligned with your needs.
The evidence-based practice movement emphasizes integrating the best available scientific research with clinical expertise. In our sessions, we’ll work as a team to identify your goals and use interventions supported by psychological science to reach them. Throughout treatment, we’ll regularly measure progress to ensure your care remains effective, individualized, and aligned with your needs.
I see individuals, Families and Couples while using an interactive and collaborative approach to therapy. I see individuals to help them with managing emotions, fears, sadness, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, addictions, eating disorders, body image issues, creating balance, establishing hope and nurturing yourself. I will work on improving relational issues such as dating issues, recovering from a break up, and communication patterns. Learning to set healthy boundaries is key in any relationship. I want to empower my clients by giving them the coping skills they need to live a healthy and successful life.
I see individuals, Families and Couples while using an interactive and collaborative approach to therapy. I see individuals to help them with managing emotions, fears, sadness, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, addictions, eating disorders, body image issues, creating balance, establishing hope and nurturing yourself. I will work on improving relational issues such as dating issues, recovering from a break up, and communication patterns. Learning to set healthy boundaries is key in any relationship. I want to empower my clients by giving them the coping skills they need to live a healthy and successful life.
I work with a number of different presenting issues including men's issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, life changes, couples and those who are dealing with substance use and other addictive behaviors.
Through tele-counseling (video conferencing), I can be a non-judgmental "sounding board" to determine where you need to be in your path toward health and wellness.
I work with a number of different presenting issues including men's issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, life changes, couples and those who are dealing with substance use and other addictive behaviors.
Through tele-counseling (video conferencing), I can be a non-judgmental "sounding board" to determine where you need to be in your path toward health and wellness.
I specialize in healing trauma and move past anger, trust issues, difficult memories/dreams, overthinking patterns, sadness and/or loneliness. Having experienced traumatic events can cause some of these daily hardships. Loneliness and and imposter syndrome can feel overbearing, even if you're surrounded by people and have successful careers/academics. Asking for help can be a very difficult thing. Some have postponed professional help, hoping this would go away by itself, to then realize that therapy is worth the try. I get it! Today can be the time to start the healing process and become your best version.
I specialize in healing trauma and move past anger, trust issues, difficult memories/dreams, overthinking patterns, sadness and/or loneliness. Having experienced traumatic events can cause some of these daily hardships. Loneliness and and imposter syndrome can feel overbearing, even if you're surrounded by people and have successful careers/academics. Asking for help can be a very difficult thing. Some have postponed professional help, hoping this would go away by itself, to then realize that therapy is worth the try. I get it! Today can be the time to start the healing process and become your best version.
I offer psychotherapy to people of all ages, throughout California. Sessions are held online and in-person in downtown Napa. I work with clients as they move through life’s transitions, whether that means navigating shifting moods, rebuilding self-esteem, exploring relationship concerns, healing from struggles with eating and body image, and many other human experiences. I also work closely with individuals who are reexamining their relationships with substances, offering a compassionate, harm-reduction approach that honors autonomy and meets you exactly where you are.
I offer psychotherapy to people of all ages, throughout California. Sessions are held online and in-person in downtown Napa. I work with clients as they move through life’s transitions, whether that means navigating shifting moods, rebuilding self-esteem, exploring relationship concerns, healing from struggles with eating and body image, and many other human experiences. I also work closely with individuals who are reexamining their relationships with substances, offering a compassionate, harm-reduction approach that honors autonomy and meets you exactly where you are.
I help clients change in directions desirable to them and to gain sustainable tools to break free and become unstuck on their road to fulfillment. I use a compassionate, holistic, mindfulness-oriented, and strengths-based approach to address a wide range of client concerns. Exploring goals and personal stories together can be the beginning of a new perspective offering the client freedom to move beyond destructive emotions and patterns of behavior. Many experience shame which can impede progress. Supportive therapy that's practical as well as creative and spiritual can afford clients the opportunity for deep, ongoing growth.
I help clients change in directions desirable to them and to gain sustainable tools to break free and become unstuck on their road to fulfillment. I use a compassionate, holistic, mindfulness-oriented, and strengths-based approach to address a wide range of client concerns. Exploring goals and personal stories together can be the beginning of a new perspective offering the client freedom to move beyond destructive emotions and patterns of behavior. Many experience shame which can impede progress. Supportive therapy that's practical as well as creative and spiritual can afford clients the opportunity for deep, ongoing growth.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, people-pleasing, burnout, low self-worth, disordered eating, and major life transitions. Many of my clients feel stuck in cycles of overthinking or emotional exhaustion, and we work together to move through the internal (and external) chaos with more effectiveness and ease. Therapy with me is collaborative, honest, supportive, and sometimes even humorous—because healing doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical to be effective. I believe growth happens when we can understand our patterns with more compassion rather than shaming ourselves for having them in the first place.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, people-pleasing, burnout, low self-worth, disordered eating, and major life transitions. Many of my clients feel stuck in cycles of overthinking or emotional exhaustion, and we work together to move through the internal (and external) chaos with more effectiveness and ease. Therapy with me is collaborative, honest, supportive, and sometimes even humorous—because healing doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical to be effective. I believe growth happens when we can understand our patterns with more compassion rather than shaming ourselves for having them in the first place.
I have a creative approach with my clients, and find it most important to work in collaboration with them, as a team. Together we will find ways to laugh, even at the hardest things. This is all possible if compassion and respect, are at the foundation of every aspect of our interactions. The solutions will come, if a relationship between us can be formed and nurtured. I value my clients input and feedback and appreciate when they challenge me. I tend to bring my own lived experience into every session, to make my clients feel comfortable and know they are not alone. I too have overcome trauma and my own emotional challenges.
I have a creative approach with my clients, and find it most important to work in collaboration with them, as a team. Together we will find ways to laugh, even at the hardest things. This is all possible if compassion and respect, are at the foundation of every aspect of our interactions. The solutions will come, if a relationship between us can be formed and nurtured. I value my clients input and feedback and appreciate when they challenge me. I tend to bring my own lived experience into every session, to make my clients feel comfortable and know they are not alone. I too have overcome trauma and my own emotional challenges.
I am a dynamic, bilingual (Spanish) therapist with over a decade of experience working with families and adolescents. I strongly believe in meeting people where they are in their mental health journey and have experience restoring both individuals and families. I approach all clients with compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental, whole-person approach to therapy. I work within the protocols of CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused therapy. But care does not end with the session. I believe in providing exercises and opportunities for practice during the time between our sessions.
I am a dynamic, bilingual (Spanish) therapist with over a decade of experience working with families and adolescents. I strongly believe in meeting people where they are in their mental health journey and have experience restoring both individuals and families. I approach all clients with compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental, whole-person approach to therapy. I work within the protocols of CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused therapy. But care does not end with the session. I believe in providing exercises and opportunities for practice during the time between our sessions.
Michal Cohen Anxiety ADHD Substance Use
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
11 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with thoughtful, high achieving adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, substance use, and burnout with curiosity, not shame.
I work with high-achieving adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and a complex relationship with substances. You don’t have to be in crisis to want change.
My approach is depth-oriented, holistic, and compassionate. I integrate mindfulness practices and Compassionate Inquiry. Together, we slow things down and begin to understand your patterns.
I work with thoughtful, high achieving adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, substance use, and burnout with curiosity, not shame.
I work with high-achieving adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and a complex relationship with substances. You don’t have to be in crisis to want change.
My approach is depth-oriented, holistic, and compassionate. I integrate mindfulness practices and Compassionate Inquiry. Together, we slow things down and begin to understand your patterns.
Life can get very complicated and challenging sometimes. My commitment to you is to provide a supportive place for us to collaboratively explore the challenges you are experiencing and the areas of your life you wish to change. If you are struggling to come to terms with your past, or feel as if something is preventing you from living the life you want, I invite you to explore this from a place of curiosity and without judgment. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I strive to support individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficult life events.
Life can get very complicated and challenging sometimes. My commitment to you is to provide a supportive place for us to collaboratively explore the challenges you are experiencing and the areas of your life you wish to change. If you are struggling to come to terms with your past, or feel as if something is preventing you from living the life you want, I invite you to explore this from a place of curiosity and without judgment. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I strive to support individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficult life events.
For the past 7 years, I have been providing individual and group therapy in a court program for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
I am looking to work with clients who are living with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, or working through stress, life changes, or relationship issues. I am also very comfortable working with folks who are in recovery from substance use and have familiarity with 12-step programs.
For the past 7 years, I have been providing individual and group therapy in a court program for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
I am looking to work with clients who are living with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, or working through stress, life changes, or relationship issues. I am also very comfortable working with folks who are in recovery from substance use and have familiarity with 12-step programs.
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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.