Drug Abuse Therapists in Shafter, CA
Daniel S. Rubiaco
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Shafter, CA 93263
Welcome! My practice includes supporting adolescents, young adults, and adult professionals who are stressed, experiencing anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and major conflict. I also have significant experience working with victims of violent crimes of all ages, which includes the challenges of navigating the criminal court process. I work with clients of various racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual, and religious identities both in inpatient and outpatient settings. My commitment is to cultivate an accepting and confidential environment to promote emotional support and safety in difficult times.
Welcome! My practice includes supporting adolescents, young adults, and adult professionals who are stressed, experiencing anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and major conflict. I also have significant experience working with victims of violent crimes of all ages, which includes the challenges of navigating the criminal court process. I work with clients of various racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual, and religious identities both in inpatient and outpatient settings. My commitment is to cultivate an accepting and confidential environment to promote emotional support and safety in difficult times.
Felix Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Shafter, CA 93263
More than 20 years of experience assisting the Mexican/Latino families in their own language has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. It has been a privilege for me to help families not only from Bakersfield, but from all cities of Kern County and its surroundings. Entender la cultura Mexicana/Latina y respetar todos sus valores, ya que estan basados en una etica de Honestidad, Respeto y Prosperidad, son factores importantes para comprender y saber como ayudar a estas personas y familias cuando estan pasando por momentos dificiles que les impide amar en su totalidad y lograr sus metas.
More than 20 years of experience assisting the Mexican/Latino families in their own language has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. It has been a privilege for me to help families not only from Bakersfield, but from all cities of Kern County and its surroundings. Entender la cultura Mexicana/Latina y respetar todos sus valores, ya que estan basados en una etica de Honestidad, Respeto y Prosperidad, son factores importantes para comprender y saber como ayudar a estas personas y familias cuando estan pasando por momentos dificiles que les impide amar en su totalidad y lograr sus metas.
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Cynthia Wolfrom
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93314
Hi, my name is Cindy Wolfrom. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We all go through difficulties, and sometimes it's hard to reach out for help. I believe in taking a chance. And I believe in the process of therapy! I am well-versed in working with clients who struggle with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, mood and anxiety disorders, and those struggling with self-esteem or life transitional issues. I enjoy working with adult clients of all ages, from all cultures and all walks of life.
Hi, my name is Cindy Wolfrom. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We all go through difficulties, and sometimes it's hard to reach out for help. I believe in taking a chance. And I believe in the process of therapy! I am well-versed in working with clients who struggle with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, mood and anxiety disorders, and those struggling with self-esteem or life transitional issues. I enjoy working with adult clients of all ages, from all cultures and all walks of life.
Heidi Woerner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93314
My experience encompasses working with all ages in private practice, as well as working in higher levels of care, including detox, residential, and intensive outpatient services. I have worked closely with addiction, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. My approach is warm and nurturing, utilizing psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and DBT skills. I apply a polyvagal perspective to assist my clients in understanding the physiological symptoms that often accompany trauma and anxiety.
My experience encompasses working with all ages in private practice, as well as working in higher levels of care, including detox, residential, and intensive outpatient services. I have worked closely with addiction, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. My approach is warm and nurturing, utilizing psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and DBT skills. I apply a polyvagal perspective to assist my clients in understanding the physiological symptoms that often accompany trauma and anxiety.
George Scripture
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93314
I am a Clinical Social worker, and I help people discover the blocks that get in the way of being their best selves.
I am a Clinical Social worker, and I help people discover the blocks that get in the way of being their best selves.
Kristen Nurkowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93314
As a licensed clinical social worker, I take a humanistic perspective, utilizing both psychodynamic and holistic approaches to support my clients moving toward their valued direction and developing the skills to do so. Only by taking the time to explore your inner-workings, can we begin to identify and eradicate what doesn’t work by developing strategies & moving towards what does, allowing a healthy authentic adult version of you to emerge.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I take a humanistic perspective, utilizing both psychodynamic and holistic approaches to support my clients moving toward their valued direction and developing the skills to do so. Only by taking the time to explore your inner-workings, can we begin to identify and eradicate what doesn’t work by developing strategies & moving towards what does, allowing a healthy authentic adult version of you to emerge.
Wendy Mullen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93314
Welcome! My name is Wendy Mullen. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and a leading Southern California therapist servicing the greater Los Angeles area for over 30 years. I work with adults and specialize in substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, loss, and serious mental illness. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where you can find solace and embark on your healing journey.
Welcome! My name is Wendy Mullen. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and a leading Southern California therapist servicing the greater Los Angeles area for over 30 years. I work with adults and specialize in substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, loss, and serious mental illness. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where you can find solace and embark on your healing journey.
Millicent Pitts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93312
I understand how difficult sharing life altering memories can be for people. Just ignoring unresolved issues will not make the pain any less. Addressing old hurt, anger, fears, and other emotions will assist in gaining a better sense of self. My goal is to help people with the thoughts that keep them up at night. We can’t change the past, but we can change how we process old grief and allow past trauma to impact our lives.
I understand how difficult sharing life altering memories can be for people. Just ignoring unresolved issues will not make the pain any less. Addressing old hurt, anger, fears, and other emotions will assist in gaining a better sense of self. My goal is to help people with the thoughts that keep them up at night. We can’t change the past, but we can change how we process old grief and allow past trauma to impact our lives.
Ken Harlander
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93314
Not accepting new clients
It takes so much courage to ask for help. In my twenty plus years as a therapist I have been humbled time and again as clients make that call and come in for sessions. People come in to talk about some of the most difficult things, from childhood abuse to a struggling marriage. It has been a privilege to be of service to so many people. I often get asked how I can listen to peoples stories of hurt and pain and I answer that it is difficult but so hopeful. That is because people don’t have to stay in that place of emotional, psychological, spiritual, or relational pain.
It takes so much courage to ask for help. In my twenty plus years as a therapist I have been humbled time and again as clients make that call and come in for sessions. People come in to talk about some of the most difficult things, from childhood abuse to a struggling marriage. It has been a privilege to be of service to so many people. I often get asked how I can listen to peoples stories of hurt and pain and I answer that it is difficult but so hopeful. That is because people don’t have to stay in that place of emotional, psychological, spiritual, or relational pain.
Online Therapists
Theresa J Leinweber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91324 (Online Only)
I offer that same health and healing if you're recovering from trauma, alcohol and drug abuse.
Available immediately. I work with people confronting the consequences of sexual addiction and compulsion. If you’re dealing with the shame of your own sexual behavior or suffering from the painful discovery of an addicted partner’s infidelity (again?), you have suffered enough. Betrayal trauma is all consuming. By booking a consultation with me to honestly confront the problem, you begin the process of restoring your sanity and sexual integrity. You’ll get empathy, understanding and safety to uncover feelings, secrets, lies and patterns that no longer serve you. Making informed decisions about your future begins here.
I offer that same health and healing if you're recovering from trauma, alcohol and drug abuse.
Available immediately. I work with people confronting the consequences of sexual addiction and compulsion. If you’re dealing with the shame of your own sexual behavior or suffering from the painful discovery of an addicted partner’s infidelity (again?), you have suffered enough. Betrayal trauma is all consuming. By booking a consultation with me to honestly confront the problem, you begin the process of restoring your sanity and sexual integrity. You’ll get empathy, understanding and safety to uncover feelings, secrets, lies and patterns that no longer serve you. Making informed decisions about your future begins here.
Liz LaCasto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
In my practice I see clients dealing with grief and loss as well as individuals working on, and healing from, alcohol and drug abuse/addictions, or other life challenges such as transitions, depression, anxiety and beyond.
Thank you for taking this time to see if I might be a good match for you. I believe strongly that the match, the relationship, the energy between us is of vital importance in the work. I strive to be your companion on a journey of discovery, reconciling, and healing. In as much as I am your mirror, I am your compassionate facilitator to enable your inner guide to emerge and shine through. My approach is supportive, direct, and rooted in a firm belief that every journey is unique and special.
In my practice I see clients dealing with grief and loss as well as individuals working on, and healing from, alcohol and drug abuse/addictions, or other life challenges such as transitions, depression, anxiety and beyond.
Thank you for taking this time to see if I might be a good match for you. I believe strongly that the match, the relationship, the energy between us is of vital importance in the work. I strive to be your companion on a journey of discovery, reconciling, and healing. In as much as I am your mirror, I am your compassionate facilitator to enable your inner guide to emerge and shine through. My approach is supportive, direct, and rooted in a firm belief that every journey is unique and special.
Samantha Deane Mavis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91361
At the Ludington Institute for Family Enrichment, we offer comprehensive, integrated therapeutic services incorporating multiple treatment modalities catered specifically to meet our clients' individual needs. I strive to meet my clients where they are at today with unconditional positive regard, this provides an unique environment that allows my clients to feel safe and supported as we work through the challenging, vulnerable, complex and emotional issues that have brought them into therapy.
At the Ludington Institute for Family Enrichment, we offer comprehensive, integrated therapeutic services incorporating multiple treatment modalities catered specifically to meet our clients' individual needs. I strive to meet my clients where they are at today with unconditional positive regard, this provides an unique environment that allows my clients to feel safe and supported as we work through the challenging, vulnerable, complex and emotional issues that have brought them into therapy.
Jose Mejia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Simi Valley, CA 93065
My name is Jose Mejia I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 134857. My approach towards therapy is empowering the client and exposing their strengths. I am the client center meaning the client is the expert of their lives and should be the one in control of their treatment. I'm an expert working with adolescents and families. However, I do work with people ages 12 and up. Most of all I am an expert working with families that exclusively speak Spanish.
My name is Jose Mejia I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 134857. My approach towards therapy is empowering the client and exposing their strengths. I am the client center meaning the client is the expert of their lives and should be the one in control of their treatment. I'm an expert working with adolescents and families. However, I do work with people ages 12 and up. Most of all I am an expert working with families that exclusively speak Spanish.
Olivia Johnson
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93534
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist licensed in California with 36 years of experience (I love helping folks!) I really look forward to working with you! I typically subscribe to a solution-focused therapy approach which I have found to be successful with various client populations. I find that a strong therapeutic alliance is central in facilitating change regardless of the presenting problem or issue. I would love the opportunity to work with couples who are struggling to communicate. Additionally, I enjoy working with individuals with various presenting issues.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist licensed in California with 36 years of experience (I love helping folks!) I really look forward to working with you! I typically subscribe to a solution-focused therapy approach which I have found to be successful with various client populations. I find that a strong therapeutic alliance is central in facilitating change regardless of the presenting problem or issue. I would love the opportunity to work with couples who are struggling to communicate. Additionally, I enjoy working with individuals with various presenting issues.
Kathy Osgood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paso Robles, CA 93446
If your issues include substance abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, codependency or relationship problems, I am uniquely qualified to help you. I have over thirty years experience as a therapist and have also learned a lot from personal experience in my own 30+year successful relationship. As a facilitator for men's groups since 1992, I have a great deal of insight into a man's world and as a woman, I can empathize with women's issues. I am fair and objective working with couples. I am a mother and a grandmother and there is no substitute for the wisdom that comes from personal experience and overcoming challenges.
If your issues include substance abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, codependency or relationship problems, I am uniquely qualified to help you. I have over thirty years experience as a therapist and have also learned a lot from personal experience in my own 30+year successful relationship. As a facilitator for men's groups since 1992, I have a great deal of insight into a man's world and as a woman, I can empathize with women's issues. I am fair and objective working with couples. I am a mother and a grandmother and there is no substitute for the wisdom that comes from personal experience and overcoming challenges.
Lindsey Hailston
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
San Fernando, CA 91340
Hi, I am Dr. Hailston, a licensed Psychologist that also practices as a Forensic Psychologist based in Central California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, couples, and adults specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, health and wellness, addiction, life transitions, etc., mostly using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
Hi, I am Dr. Hailston, a licensed Psychologist that also practices as a Forensic Psychologist based in Central California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, couples, and adults specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, health and wellness, addiction, life transitions, etc., mostly using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
Mireli (Eli) Begnaud
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93001 (Online Only)
Pain and grief are universal. How we deal with it and heal sets us apart from each other. Sometimes, we get stuck and can't see how to move. It's like standing in a dark room with a flashlight but no idea where to point it and in what direction to walk. I am here to say you are not alone; together, we can work on bringing the light back to those dark rooms. Raised in Los Angeles I moved to Orange County and attended Hope International University, receiving my Masters In Marriage and Family Therapy. I began working as a therapist with under-resourced families and have had the privilege of working with substance abuse clients
Pain and grief are universal. How we deal with it and heal sets us apart from each other. Sometimes, we get stuck and can't see how to move. It's like standing in a dark room with a flashlight but no idea where to point it and in what direction to walk. I am here to say you are not alone; together, we can work on bringing the light back to those dark rooms. Raised in Los Angeles I moved to Orange County and attended Hope International University, receiving my Masters In Marriage and Family Therapy. I began working as a therapist with under-resourced families and have had the privilege of working with substance abuse clients
Jeff Mailes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Are you searching? Are you stuck? Are you trying to figure things out and not finding answers? Has life become difficult for you right now? Sometimes we hit phases in our lives when we want to find happiness and become more productive and successful. We just want to feel better. You and I can work together to help you formulate more effective ways of handling your life circumstances in order to navigate through today and tomorrow. I can help you understand your thoughts, your emotions, and why you may feel the way you do. I can also help you find out why you may find it difficult to improve your quality of life.
Are you searching? Are you stuck? Are you trying to figure things out and not finding answers? Has life become difficult for you right now? Sometimes we hit phases in our lives when we want to find happiness and become more productive and successful. We just want to feel better. You and I can work together to help you formulate more effective ways of handling your life circumstances in order to navigate through today and tomorrow. I can help you understand your thoughts, your emotions, and why you may feel the way you do. I can also help you find out why you may find it difficult to improve your quality of life.
Silva Badalian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Maria, CA 93458
Hello. I'm Silva and I have 18 years of experience working with teens and adults. I enjoy supporting and guiding individuals in their healing journey. My focus of practice is helping individuals experiencing anxiety, depression or a history of childhood trauma.
Hello. I'm Silva and I have 18 years of experience working with teens and adults. I enjoy supporting and guiding individuals in their healing journey. My focus of practice is helping individuals experiencing anxiety, depression or a history of childhood trauma.
Susie Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Whether you are coming to therapy because you are battling addiction, have relationship issues, unresolved trauma, or are striving for more balance in your life, I am here to help. Making an appointment with a therapist takes courage and is the first step toward personal growth and change. Some people come to therapy to improve their communication skills while others come to explore their unresolved pain that may show up in various symptoms such as, depression, anxiety, or substance abuse. If the underlying pain is not dealt with, life can seem difficult and maybe even unbearable. There is no need to suffer. There is hope.
Whether you are coming to therapy because you are battling addiction, have relationship issues, unresolved trauma, or are striving for more balance in your life, I am here to help. Making an appointment with a therapist takes courage and is the first step toward personal growth and change. Some people come to therapy to improve their communication skills while others come to explore their unresolved pain that may show up in various symptoms such as, depression, anxiety, or substance abuse. If the underlying pain is not dealt with, life can seem difficult and maybe even unbearable. There is no need to suffer. There is hope.
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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.