Addiction Therapists in Woodside, CA
I specialize in substance abuse and addiction treatment.
I'm so glad you found your way here. Seeking treatment is an indication of being ready for change and having a new experience of life. I'm an insight oriented therapist meaning I assist clients in illuminating their inner workings and wounds that have created struggles in their lives. I work at a level of healing and empowering with the intention to offer guidance rather than to instruct. You are the expert of your life. Together we take a look at what needs to be addressed and resolved then move into recognizing one's own strengths, value, and worth. This allows individuals to move into greater appreciation and acceptance of self.
I specialize in substance abuse and addiction treatment.
I'm so glad you found your way here. Seeking treatment is an indication of being ready for change and having a new experience of life. I'm an insight oriented therapist meaning I assist clients in illuminating their inner workings and wounds that have created struggles in their lives. I work at a level of healing and empowering with the intention to offer guidance rather than to instruct. You are the expert of your life. Together we take a look at what needs to be addressed and resolved then move into recognizing one's own strengths, value, and worth. This allows individuals to move into greater appreciation and acceptance of self.
I have a wealth of experience treating clients with traumatic histories, substance use, anxiety and depression.
I specialize in group and individual psychotherapy aimed at enhancing motivation and efficacy. I work with clients to expand their toolbox of coping skills, assist them in approaching life fully and develop the insight to deepen their ability to cultivate meaningful living.
I have a wealth of experience treating clients with traumatic histories, substance use, anxiety and depression.
I specialize in group and individual psychotherapy aimed at enhancing motivation and efficacy. I work with clients to expand their toolbox of coping skills, assist them in approaching life fully and develop the insight to deepen their ability to cultivate meaningful living.
I am also considered and expert in the areas of disordered eating, addictions, and codependancy.
I believe that everyone has the ability to heal. When we ask for help, often the biggest change occurrs. With over 20 years of experience helping adults, couples, and teens, I offer the highest caliber of therapy, wellness/life coaching, equine assisted therapy and art therapy. Using evidence based methods and out of the box thinking, I help people thrive, develop healthy systems at home, and get unstuck. You will see change and you will feel better. Claim your FREE 30 min consultation, email me now.
I am also considered and expert in the areas of disordered eating, addictions, and codependancy.
I believe that everyone has the ability to heal. When we ask for help, often the biggest change occurrs. With over 20 years of experience helping adults, couples, and teens, I offer the highest caliber of therapy, wellness/life coaching, equine assisted therapy and art therapy. Using evidence based methods and out of the box thinking, I help people thrive, develop healthy systems at home, and get unstuck. You will see change and you will feel better. Claim your FREE 30 min consultation, email me now.
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I help people through life changes, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions.
Hi there! I’m Jeff. Do you feel stuck or unable to reach your potential in your relationships, career, or overall health? Is it hard to accept yourself or others? Are you struggling to communicate with the people you care most about? You deserve support!
I help people through life changes, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions.
Hi there! I’m Jeff. Do you feel stuck or unable to reach your potential in your relationships, career, or overall health? Is it hard to accept yourself or others? Are you struggling to communicate with the people you care most about? You deserve support!
I specialize in the treatment of substance abuse/ addiction, anxiety/depression, low self-esteem, and those struggling with intimacy and interpersonal connection.
As a psychotherapist with over 10 years of counseling experience in the Bay Area I have come to appreciate the importance of humor and honesty in developing a therapeutic relationship that encourages positive life changes. I work hard to develop a comfortable and safe space for my clients to identify and address barriers to progress in their personal and professional lives. When we are honest with ourselves, I think we so often find that our most ardent critic and obstacle to living a fulfilling and happy life is ourselves.
I specialize in the treatment of substance abuse/ addiction, anxiety/depression, low self-esteem, and those struggling with intimacy and interpersonal connection.
As a psychotherapist with over 10 years of counseling experience in the Bay Area I have come to appreciate the importance of humor and honesty in developing a therapeutic relationship that encourages positive life changes. I work hard to develop a comfortable and safe space for my clients to identify and address barriers to progress in their personal and professional lives. When we are honest with ourselves, I think we so often find that our most ardent critic and obstacle to living a fulfilling and happy life is ourselves.
I also have 20+ years experience working in the field of addiction recovery.
As a therapist I am solutions-focused, inquisitive and relate-able, and will utilize a diverse range of theoretical approaches tailored to your individual needs, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT/DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Creative & Expressive, and Trauma Informed Therapy including EMDR (Certified Through EMDRIA). By integrating various evidenced based treatment protocols, we will collaborate to get where you want to go. My process is always to ask you, the client, what it is you want, what would that look like, and what is in your way of achieving your goals.
I also have 20+ years experience working in the field of addiction recovery.
As a therapist I am solutions-focused, inquisitive and relate-able, and will utilize a diverse range of theoretical approaches tailored to your individual needs, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT/DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Creative & Expressive, and Trauma Informed Therapy including EMDR (Certified Through EMDRIA). By integrating various evidenced based treatment protocols, we will collaborate to get where you want to go. My process is always to ask you, the client, what it is you want, what would that look like, and what is in your way of achieving your goals.
I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma and addiction.
With a decade of experience and certifications in DBT, I bring a unique perspective to my work, particularly with individuals healing from childhood trauma. I am passionate about helping my patients unlock their potential, achieve balance, and thrive in all areas of life.
I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma and addiction.
With a decade of experience and certifications in DBT, I bring a unique perspective to my work, particularly with individuals healing from childhood trauma. I am passionate about helping my patients unlock their potential, achieve balance, and thrive in all areas of life.
Clients I've seen have suffered from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, addictions.
You're in emotional pain, you have problems you've been trying to solve. You want to feel better, to feel seen, heard, understood. You want to change, feel better.
Clients I've seen have suffered from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, addictions.
You're in emotional pain, you have problems you've been trying to solve. You want to feel better, to feel seen, heard, understood. You want to change, feel better.
We all want to live in harmony—with loved ones, in our work and creative lives, and in our minds and bodies—yet sometimes we find ourselves struggling. Perhaps you are facing a new problem—work struggles, relationship challenges, thoughts and feelings that are hard to control, or maybe you have a long term issue that you have finally decided you are going to tackle head on—whatever it is I applaud you for taking this step, and I offer you my support.
We all want to live in harmony—with loved ones, in our work and creative lives, and in our minds and bodies—yet sometimes we find ourselves struggling. Perhaps you are facing a new problem—work struggles, relationship challenges, thoughts and feelings that are hard to control, or maybe you have a long term issue that you have finally decided you are going to tackle head on—whatever it is I applaud you for taking this step, and I offer you my support.
I have been in the mental health/ substance abuse field, for 12 years, 8 of that was working as a Drug and Alcohol counselor specializing in Co-occurring disorders.
I have now been practicing as a Clinical Therapist for the last 4 + years. I specialize in Anxiety, depression, addiction, mood disorder, relationship, behavioral, communication problems, emotion regulation. Veterans with, PTSD, trauma. Click on Web page for availability/ insurance verification. I only see patients in person at my Lake Arrowhead office
I have been in the mental health/ substance abuse field, for 12 years, 8 of that was working as a Drug and Alcohol counselor specializing in Co-occurring disorders.
I have now been practicing as a Clinical Therapist for the last 4 + years. I specialize in Anxiety, depression, addiction, mood disorder, relationship, behavioral, communication problems, emotion regulation. Veterans with, PTSD, trauma. Click on Web page for availability/ insurance verification. I only see patients in person at my Lake Arrowhead office
I have additional training and experiences in working with people struggling with addiction and people who want to improve their couples relationships.
Our world today is full of challenges. Many stressors in life knock us off balance, and we feel overwhelmed, distressed, sometimes angry, sad and lonely. But you do not need to face the challenges alone. I am passionate to help people regain the balance by being more attuned to themselves - their identities, emotions, and physical needs. I work collaboratively with my clients to explore and identify ways to meet their goals, and provide tools and interventions as fitting. Most importantly, I walk alongside them in their journey to attain health and growth.
I have additional training and experiences in working with people struggling with addiction and people who want to improve their couples relationships.
Our world today is full of challenges. Many stressors in life knock us off balance, and we feel overwhelmed, distressed, sometimes angry, sad and lonely. But you do not need to face the challenges alone. I am passionate to help people regain the balance by being more attuned to themselves - their identities, emotions, and physical needs. I work collaboratively with my clients to explore and identify ways to meet their goals, and provide tools and interventions as fitting. Most importantly, I walk alongside them in their journey to attain health and growth.
Finding a therapist can be challenging because of that I am a conduit for hope and healing to you as your therapist. Therapy is a collaborative process that involves openness & receptivity founded on the desire to change for the better. It is within your reach. Sometimes life will throw a curveball and we find ourselves getting off track. That is where I step in and help you realign yourself to your true purpose in life and in the process of doing so new discoveries are made and new pathways are created. It is the stumbling upon, the revelations, the insights that help us grow and change. I am humbled to be a part of the process.
Finding a therapist can be challenging because of that I am a conduit for hope and healing to you as your therapist. Therapy is a collaborative process that involves openness & receptivity founded on the desire to change for the better. It is within your reach. Sometimes life will throw a curveball and we find ourselves getting off track. That is where I step in and help you realign yourself to your true purpose in life and in the process of doing so new discoveries are made and new pathways are created. It is the stumbling upon, the revelations, the insights that help us grow and change. I am humbled to be a part of the process.
Specializing in EMDR, addiction, and LGBTQ-affirming care.
Therapy is serious work, but it doesn’t always have to feel heavy. Real change happens in a strong, trusting relationship where you feel safe, supported, and maybe even able to laugh along the way. I help clients struggling with self-image and self-esteem, and am especially passionate about working with people in all stages of recovery—whether newly sober or years into sobriety. Additionally, I'm EMDR trained and use this modality to guide clients in processing past traumatic experiences that negatively impact daily life. I also hold an MBA and incorporate financial psychology to explore the emotional impact of money on well-being.
Specializing in EMDR, addiction, and LGBTQ-affirming care.
Therapy is serious work, but it doesn’t always have to feel heavy. Real change happens in a strong, trusting relationship where you feel safe, supported, and maybe even able to laugh along the way. I help clients struggling with self-image and self-esteem, and am especially passionate about working with people in all stages of recovery—whether newly sober or years into sobriety. Additionally, I'm EMDR trained and use this modality to guide clients in processing past traumatic experiences that negatively impact daily life. I also hold an MBA and incorporate financial psychology to explore the emotional impact of money on well-being.
The therapeutic relationship is one that I hold close to my heart, as it is a piece of the puzzle that allowed me to flourish into my true self. I know firsthand what it is like to struggle and feel as though the obstacles ahead appear to be near impossible, whether big or small. While in the moment they may seem insurmountable, truly these experiences become the seeds of transformation and the foundation for stepping into our greatest possibilities in life.
The therapeutic relationship is one that I hold close to my heart, as it is a piece of the puzzle that allowed me to flourish into my true self. I know firsthand what it is like to struggle and feel as though the obstacles ahead appear to be near impossible, whether big or small. While in the moment they may seem insurmountable, truly these experiences become the seeds of transformation and the foundation for stepping into our greatest possibilities in life.
Carolyn B Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SEP, SAP, EMDR
8 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104
Substance use compounds the recovery process.
Somatic Experiencing (SE) takes healing to a deeper level. Combined with 'top-down' approaches, SE helps identify strengths and intentions beneath painful survival patterns. Shame, fear and anger transform into vital life energy. Surviving becomes thriving. As a private practice psychotherapist based in SF & Marin for several years, I was fortunate to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. During the pandemic, my practice shifted to primarily virtual.
Substance use compounds the recovery process.
Somatic Experiencing (SE) takes healing to a deeper level. Combined with 'top-down' approaches, SE helps identify strengths and intentions beneath painful survival patterns. Shame, fear and anger transform into vital life energy. Surviving becomes thriving. As a private practice psychotherapist based in SF & Marin for several years, I was fortunate to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. During the pandemic, my practice shifted to primarily virtual.
Is alcohol or another substance holding you back?
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.
Is alcohol or another substance holding you back?
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.
My focus is on helping people navigate challenges around trauma, substance use, shame, sexuality, and relationship dynamics—especially those rooted in attachment wounds.
These approaches help us connect with the nervous system, emotions, and different parts of ourselves to create deeper, lasting change. I tailor therapy to what feels right for you, whether that’s slowing down and tuning into your body, processing old wounds, or making sense of patterns that no longer serve you.
My focus is on helping people navigate challenges around trauma, substance use, shame, sexuality, and relationship dynamics—especially those rooted in attachment wounds.
These approaches help us connect with the nervous system, emotions, and different parts of ourselves to create deeper, lasting change. I tailor therapy to what feels right for you, whether that’s slowing down and tuning into your body, processing old wounds, or making sense of patterns that no longer serve you.
Maybe you need support around a traumatic event in your life, are struggling with anxiety or depression, need support around substance use, at a turning point in your relationship, or just need insight into some changes you want to make.
I use a combination of psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and strengths based practices to help you gain insight and clarity around the changes you would like to see. I'm currently accepting new clients for individual therapy.
Maybe you need support around a traumatic event in your life, are struggling with anxiety or depression, need support around substance use, at a turning point in your relationship, or just need insight into some changes you want to make.
I use a combination of psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and strengths based practices to help you gain insight and clarity around the changes you would like to see. I'm currently accepting new clients for individual therapy.
While I work with many different issues and clients, my primary specialty is addiction.
I work compassionately and creatively with clients, to help them identify areas in their lives in which they feel stuck. Many times, clients come to therapy because they feel something in their life isn't working, or they feel a pain in which they cannot find the root of. I help clients identify the obstacles that keep them feeling stuck, and work collaboratively to help them work through these barriers. My work is client centered, and I work dynamically with each individual or couple I see.
While I work with many different issues and clients, my primary specialty is addiction.
I work compassionately and creatively with clients, to help them identify areas in their lives in which they feel stuck. Many times, clients come to therapy because they feel something in their life isn't working, or they feel a pain in which they cannot find the root of. I help clients identify the obstacles that keep them feeling stuck, and work collaboratively to help them work through these barriers. My work is client centered, and I work dynamically with each individual or couple I see.
Looking at all these photos and profiles can be overwhelming especially when you are anxious, depressed, or arguing with your partner constantly. Here's a simple solution: Call me. Over the years couples have told me things like: “I get blamed for everything,” “I’m always on the lookout for the next sneak attack,” and “The passion has died.” I help couples work to improve their relationships. I have developed a program where you learn how to be confident in your relationship, reduce daily stress, feel like you can count on one another, and get your sex life back. A phone call could be your first step toward feeling better.
Looking at all these photos and profiles can be overwhelming especially when you are anxious, depressed, or arguing with your partner constantly. Here's a simple solution: Call me. Over the years couples have told me things like: “I get blamed for everything,” “I’m always on the lookout for the next sneak attack,” and “The passion has died.” I help couples work to improve their relationships. I have developed a program where you learn how to be confident in your relationship, reduce daily stress, feel like you can count on one another, and get your sex life back. A phone call could be your first step toward feeling better.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.