Substance Use Therapists in Studio City, CA
Everybody has a story worth telling. I offer a safe space for you to share that story. Unfortunately, sometimes what has happened in your life or younger years can strongly affect your present moods and behaviors. I have a trauma-focused approach to therapy and am an EMDR Certified Therapist through EMDR International Association. I have extensive experience working with elderly people and people with chronic and or terminal illnesses. I enjoy working with a culturally diverse client population and am supportive of the LGBTQ community.
Everybody has a story worth telling. I offer a safe space for you to share that story. Unfortunately, sometimes what has happened in your life or younger years can strongly affect your present moods and behaviors. I have a trauma-focused approach to therapy and am an EMDR Certified Therapist through EMDR International Association. I have extensive experience working with elderly people and people with chronic and or terminal illnesses. I enjoy working with a culturally diverse client population and am supportive of the LGBTQ community.
Welcome! I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with multiple subspecialties in anxiety, mindfulness, sports psychology, and addiction. If you're looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to process your concerns in a deep, thoughtful way; to challenge yourself and grow, but to also learn to provide yourself with self-compassion and understanding, then you've come to the right place. My aim is to provide depth of awareness coupled with pragmatic and tangible ways to make changes.
Welcome! I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with multiple subspecialties in anxiety, mindfulness, sports psychology, and addiction. If you're looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to process your concerns in a deep, thoughtful way; to challenge yourself and grow, but to also learn to provide yourself with self-compassion and understanding, then you've come to the right place. My aim is to provide depth of awareness coupled with pragmatic and tangible ways to make changes.
I provide a safe therapeutic environment with a focus on developing life long skills. I view therapy as a collaborative process. Together, we will formulate your goals and strive towards greater self-acceptance. We will identify strengths and resiliency to support growth. Let's work in collaboration with a kind curiosity on this journey of self-discovery. I work with couples to rediscover closeness and reduce conflict in the relationship through Imago Relationship Therapy. I also offer Discernment Counseling for couples needing support in deciding whether or not to stay together.
I provide a safe therapeutic environment with a focus on developing life long skills. I view therapy as a collaborative process. Together, we will formulate your goals and strive towards greater self-acceptance. We will identify strengths and resiliency to support growth. Let's work in collaboration with a kind curiosity on this journey of self-discovery. I work with couples to rediscover closeness and reduce conflict in the relationship through Imago Relationship Therapy. I also offer Discernment Counseling for couples needing support in deciding whether or not to stay together.
Sometimes it can feel like everyone else is doing so much better than you are. You might look around and wonder, why am I not where I thought I would be at in this point in my life? Am I not good enough, smart enough, or brave enough? Is there someone to blame? Is it because my body is broken, or my heart, or all of the above? I know that life is complex. I know that bravery and resilience come in many forms. I want to partner with you on this journey and help you remember things that you may have forgotten about yourself. I’ve witnessed people change their lives in ways that they would have thought were unimaginable. You can too.
Sometimes it can feel like everyone else is doing so much better than you are. You might look around and wonder, why am I not where I thought I would be at in this point in my life? Am I not good enough, smart enough, or brave enough? Is there someone to blame? Is it because my body is broken, or my heart, or all of the above? I know that life is complex. I know that bravery and resilience come in many forms. I want to partner with you on this journey and help you remember things that you may have forgotten about yourself. I’ve witnessed people change their lives in ways that they would have thought were unimaginable. You can too.
As a long time industry veteran, including years of being surrounded by highly dysfunctional behavior in recording studios, I understand the stress, hours, and pressure that creative people face. Whether its depression, abusive bosses, or creative blocks, we can work on unraveling the problems and getting through them. Similar to the "man behind the curtain" in the Wizard of Oz, there may be subconscious factors that are influencing your feelings, thoughts and decisions on a daily basis. Together we may be able to identify and neutralize any of these hidden or mysterious issues that appear to be holding you back.
As a long time industry veteran, including years of being surrounded by highly dysfunctional behavior in recording studios, I understand the stress, hours, and pressure that creative people face. Whether its depression, abusive bosses, or creative blocks, we can work on unraveling the problems and getting through them. Similar to the "man behind the curtain" in the Wizard of Oz, there may be subconscious factors that are influencing your feelings, thoughts and decisions on a daily basis. Together we may be able to identify and neutralize any of these hidden or mysterious issues that appear to be holding you back.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, substance use, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, and issues surrounding gender and sexuality.
Do you need a little more support and structure in your life? I run a variety of high energy groups to help keep you on track, including "I Hate Weekends" (a Sunday support group for people who tend to isolate on the weekends), "You Can't Stop The Waves, But You Can Learn To Surf" (a cognitive therapy group for depression and anxiety), and "Back to Life, Back to Reality" (a life transition group). It's amazing what can happen when people stop being polite and start getting real...
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, substance use, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, and issues surrounding gender and sexuality.
Do you need a little more support and structure in your life? I run a variety of high energy groups to help keep you on track, including "I Hate Weekends" (a Sunday support group for people who tend to isolate on the weekends), "You Can't Stop The Waves, But You Can Learn To Surf" (a cognitive therapy group for depression and anxiety), and "Back to Life, Back to Reality" (a life transition group). It's amazing what can happen when people stop being polite and start getting real...
In her private practice, Kathleen provides the wisdom and support that comes from years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Earning her Master's in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles. She is a trained Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR Therapist. She served as Program Director and Therapist at Ridgeview Ranch Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers where she facilitated Meditation, Grief & Loss, Relapse Prevention, and Advanced Process Therapy groups.
In her private practice, Kathleen provides the wisdom and support that comes from years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Earning her Master's in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles. She is a trained Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR Therapist. She served as Program Director and Therapist at Ridgeview Ranch Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers where she facilitated Meditation, Grief & Loss, Relapse Prevention, and Advanced Process Therapy groups.
Do you struggle with finding meaning and purpose in your life? Would you like to live a happier, more fulfilling life? Do you feel that your motivation has been lacking lately and your relationships have been suffering? Do you feel frustrated with seeing patterns in your life and not being able to make the changes that will truly make the difference? Do you wonder if your life could be better? Now more than ever people are feeling anxious and overwhelmed about the future.
Do you struggle with finding meaning and purpose in your life? Would you like to live a happier, more fulfilling life? Do you feel that your motivation has been lacking lately and your relationships have been suffering? Do you feel frustrated with seeing patterns in your life and not being able to make the changes that will truly make the difference? Do you wonder if your life could be better? Now more than ever people are feeling anxious and overwhelmed about the future.
Hey! Whether you are new to therapy or not, I commend you for the bravery and patience it takes to start searching. I hope that you will find I could be of service to you. In both my professional and personal journey, I have sought to learn how to find more peace, happiness, and fulfillment. As a therapist, my goal is to learn what that might look like for you, and explore how we get there. I want my clients to seek insight, and question "Why are things the way they are?" I work best with clients who are willing to consider alternative perspectives, experiment with change, and remains persistent despite obstacles or failures.
Hey! Whether you are new to therapy or not, I commend you for the bravery and patience it takes to start searching. I hope that you will find I could be of service to you. In both my professional and personal journey, I have sought to learn how to find more peace, happiness, and fulfillment. As a therapist, my goal is to learn what that might look like for you, and explore how we get there. I want my clients to seek insight, and question "Why are things the way they are?" I work best with clients who are willing to consider alternative perspectives, experiment with change, and remains persistent despite obstacles or failures.
As a clinician with over 25 years of experience, I guide my clients through their journey of self-discovery by providing a safe, private and non-judgemental environment. It is an interactive process of identifying areas of concern and potential roadblocks that may impede your ability to live a full and meaningful life. I work with individuals and couples ranging in age from pre-teen to older adults. The primary areas of focus are issues concerning; depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual molestation, grief & loss, health concerns, transgender, work & career issues, infertility, adoption & post-partum depression.
As a clinician with over 25 years of experience, I guide my clients through their journey of self-discovery by providing a safe, private and non-judgemental environment. It is an interactive process of identifying areas of concern and potential roadblocks that may impede your ability to live a full and meaningful life. I work with individuals and couples ranging in age from pre-teen to older adults. The primary areas of focus are issues concerning; depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual molestation, grief & loss, health concerns, transgender, work & career issues, infertility, adoption & post-partum depression.
My goal is to foster a dialogue and discovery in order to move towards a more enriching, liberated life and self. You and I will work together to help foster an understanding of yourself, your life, your relationships with self and others, the world in which you live and your belief system, through increasing awareness of self and working with the the mind and body collaboratively. Whether you're facing challenges in your relationships, experiencing anxiety or depression, confronting difficult decisions, or feeling the pain of loss, I am experienced with all of these areas and can help lighten your load.
My goal is to foster a dialogue and discovery in order to move towards a more enriching, liberated life and self. You and I will work together to help foster an understanding of yourself, your life, your relationships with self and others, the world in which you live and your belief system, through increasing awareness of self and working with the the mind and body collaboratively. Whether you're facing challenges in your relationships, experiencing anxiety or depression, confronting difficult decisions, or feeling the pain of loss, I am experienced with all of these areas and can help lighten your load.
Life, man. Life. With the highs, come the inevitable lows which can be difficult to navigate, much less tolerate. Sometimes the lows look like sadness or irritability and feel like stuckness. Sometimes the lows look like not connecting with your partner, your child, or yourself. Sometimes the lows are just hard to describe, but they certainly don't feel good. We work together to provide you with the tools you need to move through your stuckness, your lack of connection, your difficulty communicating, or whatever it is that creates frustration or pain, in order to help you feel lighter, better, and maybe even hopeful.
Life, man. Life. With the highs, come the inevitable lows which can be difficult to navigate, much less tolerate. Sometimes the lows look like sadness or irritability and feel like stuckness. Sometimes the lows look like not connecting with your partner, your child, or yourself. Sometimes the lows are just hard to describe, but they certainly don't feel good. We work together to provide you with the tools you need to move through your stuckness, your lack of connection, your difficulty communicating, or whatever it is that creates frustration or pain, in order to help you feel lighter, better, and maybe even hopeful.
I specialize in medical trauma, chronic illness, addiction as well as depression and anxiety and enjoy assisting those who have had these experiences in finding a way to overcome them and thrive. I have personal experience with both medical trauma and chronic illness and feel that this gives me a unique perspective. It can be very difficult to deal with the depression, anxiety and stress that come along with chronic illness and medical trauma. I am here to assist you in coping with these stressors and succeeding in attaining your goals.
I specialize in medical trauma, chronic illness, addiction as well as depression and anxiety and enjoy assisting those who have had these experiences in finding a way to overcome them and thrive. I have personal experience with both medical trauma and chronic illness and feel that this gives me a unique perspective. It can be very difficult to deal with the depression, anxiety and stress that come along with chronic illness and medical trauma. I am here to assist you in coping with these stressors and succeeding in attaining your goals.
Feeling overwhelmed by sadness, anger, or numbness? Are you struggling to find meaning or purpose after a significant loss? Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, fatigue, or difficulty connecting with others. Grief can manifest in unexpected ways, and it's okay to not feel "okay." I offer a safe and supportive space to explore your grief journey, understand your emotions, and develop coping strategies. Together, we can work through the challenges of loss and find healing and hope. Let's navigate this difficult time together, turning sorrow into self-compassion, and heart-break into loving kindness.
Feeling overwhelmed by sadness, anger, or numbness? Are you struggling to find meaning or purpose after a significant loss? Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, fatigue, or difficulty connecting with others. Grief can manifest in unexpected ways, and it's okay to not feel "okay." I offer a safe and supportive space to explore your grief journey, understand your emotions, and develop coping strategies. Together, we can work through the challenges of loss and find healing and hope. Let's navigate this difficult time together, turning sorrow into self-compassion, and heart-break into loving kindness.
Have your sexual behaviors led to destructive consequences for yourself or your loved ones? Or has a discovery of your partner's secret sexual behaviors left you confused and devastated? There IS a way out. We specialize in providing a safe, non-shaming space where we can work through issues related to sexual addiction / compulsivity and betrayal trauma. We're here to help.
Have your sexual behaviors led to destructive consequences for yourself or your loved ones? Or has a discovery of your partner's secret sexual behaviors left you confused and devastated? There IS a way out. We specialize in providing a safe, non-shaming space where we can work through issues related to sexual addiction / compulsivity and betrayal trauma. We're here to help.
The goal of therapy is to develop an awareness of our emotional patterns and recognize where they are not serving us. Many of us are operating within a problem saturated narrative that needs to be rewritten. It is my experience that the problems don’t occur in a bubble. I believe that issues are systemic, therefore I will often incorporate partners or members of the Family in the healing and growth process. I find my training in mediation practices further equip me to deal effectively with dysfunction family communication patterns.
The goal of therapy is to develop an awareness of our emotional patterns and recognize where they are not serving us. Many of us are operating within a problem saturated narrative that needs to be rewritten. It is my experience that the problems don’t occur in a bubble. I believe that issues are systemic, therefore I will often incorporate partners or members of the Family in the healing and growth process. I find my training in mediation practices further equip me to deal effectively with dysfunction family communication patterns.
Hayley
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CEDS-C, RD, CDN
2 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
I believe therapy to be an important and sacred space in which people can unburden themselves and work through anything they may struggle to process. It's a place in which they can be completely honest and open up about any issues that are difficult to talk about with others, like sharing their unique perspective or receiving validation for their feelings. There are many things that come up in therapy, and I take a completely non-judgmental approach toward discussing these emotions, allowing clients to find their own ways forward from their starting points.
I believe therapy to be an important and sacred space in which people can unburden themselves and work through anything they may struggle to process. It's a place in which they can be completely honest and open up about any issues that are difficult to talk about with others, like sharing their unique perspective or receiving validation for their feelings. There are many things that come up in therapy, and I take a completely non-judgmental approach toward discussing these emotions, allowing clients to find their own ways forward from their starting points.
When "talk therapy" isn't enough... I specialize in using a calming, holistic technique, Somatic Experiencing and Touch Work to treat Anxiety, Stress, Trauma and Pain Management. Although I use regular talk therapy, I specialize in these techniques because it works. There is lasting change. It regulates your nervous system and increases overall resilience. You will learn to trust your body's innate wisdom and capacity to heal and Feel Calmer.
When "talk therapy" isn't enough... I specialize in using a calming, holistic technique, Somatic Experiencing and Touch Work to treat Anxiety, Stress, Trauma and Pain Management. Although I use regular talk therapy, I specialize in these techniques because it works. There is lasting change. It regulates your nervous system and increases overall resilience. You will learn to trust your body's innate wisdom and capacity to heal and Feel Calmer.
Jann Sharlene Hoffman - Life can be very challenging at times. I love helping people! Fear, anxiety, procrastination, low self-esteem, unhealthy habits are some of the blocks that prevent you from fulfilling your life. It doesn't have to be this way. I teach you tools through talking, mindfulness,meditation, laughter and hypnosis. I have been doing this work for almost 29 years. I can't express how wonderful it feels to help you become a better person for yourself and for your own life. Let's begin the journey. Don't wait! anymore.
Jann Sharlene Hoffman - Life can be very challenging at times. I love helping people! Fear, anxiety, procrastination, low self-esteem, unhealthy habits are some of the blocks that prevent you from fulfilling your life. It doesn't have to be this way. I teach you tools through talking, mindfulness,meditation, laughter and hypnosis. I have been doing this work for almost 29 years. I can't express how wonderful it feels to help you become a better person for yourself and for your own life. Let's begin the journey. Don't wait! anymore.
I also specialize in API mental health, perfectionism, substance use, early psychosis, and grief.
Your life contains a series of meaningful stories, each chapter shaped by your choices, circumstances, and relationships. Yet, at times, you may find yourself doubting your decisions, feeling lost, and no longer the protagonist of your own story. In my practice, I use narrative and trauma-informed approaches to explore those moments with you. Together, we will uncover the meaning you’ve created by gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and the cultural and social contexts that shape your experiences, empowering you to rewrite narratives that no longer support your growth and well-being.
I also specialize in API mental health, perfectionism, substance use, early psychosis, and grief.
Your life contains a series of meaningful stories, each chapter shaped by your choices, circumstances, and relationships. Yet, at times, you may find yourself doubting your decisions, feeling lost, and no longer the protagonist of your own story. In my practice, I use narrative and trauma-informed approaches to explore those moments with you. Together, we will uncover the meaning you’ve created by gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and the cultural and social contexts that shape your experiences, empowering you to rewrite narratives that no longer support your growth and well-being.
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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.