Substance Use Therapists in 94401
I work with teens, adults, couples and families struggling with concerns of childhood trauma, intimacy/attachment issues, depression, anxiety, substance use and co-occuring disorders, dysfunctional family dynamics, and relationship struggles. I believe that we find healing in our relationships (both therapeutic and personal), and a strong therapeutic relationship can be the foundation for you to find safety, connection and fulfillment in your personal relationships and endeavors.
I work with teens, adults, couples and families struggling with concerns of childhood trauma, intimacy/attachment issues, depression, anxiety, substance use and co-occuring disorders, dysfunctional family dynamics, and relationship struggles. I believe that we find healing in our relationships (both therapeutic and personal), and a strong therapeutic relationship can be the foundation for you to find safety, connection and fulfillment in your personal relationships and endeavors.
Due to our ever-increasing reliance on only ourselves, many individuals often carry burdens and stressors alone which result in anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, and an inability to skillfully navigate life transitions on their own.
Greetings! My name is Pam Poindexter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in Long Beach, CA. I enjoy assisting adults to reclaim hope and meaning, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, change addictive patterns, navigate relationship challenges and manage life transitions by combining multiple empowering strategies gathered from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Due to our ever-increasing reliance on only ourselves, many individuals often carry burdens and stressors alone which result in anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, and an inability to skillfully navigate life transitions on their own.
Greetings! My name is Pam Poindexter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in Long Beach, CA. I enjoy assisting adults to reclaim hope and meaning, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, change addictive patterns, navigate relationship challenges and manage life transitions by combining multiple empowering strategies gathered from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Olivos - a division of Caminar for Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401
Olivos is a welcoming strengths-based treatment program that focuses on empowerment and collaborative goal setting. Mental health, substance use, and trauma-related issues are addressed on the journey to recovery, wellness, and reaching each person's full potential. Problems range from depression, anxiety, job stress, and relationship issues to hearing voices, difficulty managing money, compulsive behaviors and addiction. Our multidisciplinary team provides services in our offices, community settings, and client homes. Olivos also coordinates services with acute care (such as hospitals) and community residential programs and can provide services similar to a transitional residential program in the client's home if needed.
Olivos is a welcoming strengths-based treatment program that focuses on empowerment and collaborative goal setting. Mental health, substance use, and trauma-related issues are addressed on the journey to recovery, wellness, and reaching each person's full potential. Problems range from depression, anxiety, job stress, and relationship issues to hearing voices, difficulty managing money, compulsive behaviors and addiction. Our multidisciplinary team provides services in our offices, community settings, and client homes. Olivos also coordinates services with acute care (such as hospitals) and community residential programs and can provide services similar to a transitional residential program in the client's home if needed.
I am passionate about helping couples craft deeply nourishing and caring relationships. In our meetings we learn the skills required for loving another person well: good communication, problem solving and repair. We explore what it means for each person to feel loved and cared for and work toward a dance that honors each members unique preferences. I also help couples have important conversations about crafting a mutually satisfying shared vision of what a meaningful life is as romantic partners, parents and community members. We work on healing from painful past ruptures such as infidelity, substance use and frequent fighting.
I am passionate about helping couples craft deeply nourishing and caring relationships. In our meetings we learn the skills required for loving another person well: good communication, problem solving and repair. We explore what it means for each person to feel loved and cared for and work toward a dance that honors each members unique preferences. I also help couples have important conversations about crafting a mutually satisfying shared vision of what a meaningful life is as romantic partners, parents and community members. We work on healing from painful past ruptures such as infidelity, substance use and frequent fighting.
I specialize in working with Gay/Queer men, individuals that are in the recovery process from substance use, and males around issues of masculinity, sex, and emotional vulnerability I have expertise in and experience with: Masculinity and other male issues Sex and sexuality Ethically non- monogamous/ polyamory relationships / Kink Substance abuse issues.
Human connection is the catalyst needed to explore any underlining psychic distress. In my psychotherapy practice, I prioritize fostering a collaborative relationship to provide emotional and personal safety, allowing you to dive beneath the surface to better understand the underlying causes of your personal distress. The goal is, through exploration, to create opportunities for you to become more self-aware of your own thoughts and feelings, empowering you to re-create new ways of connecting to yourself and loved ones
I specialize in working with Gay/Queer men, individuals that are in the recovery process from substance use, and males around issues of masculinity, sex, and emotional vulnerability I have expertise in and experience with: Masculinity and other male issues Sex and sexuality Ethically non- monogamous/ polyamory relationships / Kink Substance abuse issues.
Human connection is the catalyst needed to explore any underlining psychic distress. In my psychotherapy practice, I prioritize fostering a collaborative relationship to provide emotional and personal safety, allowing you to dive beneath the surface to better understand the underlying causes of your personal distress. The goal is, through exploration, to create opportunities for you to become more self-aware of your own thoughts and feelings, empowering you to re-create new ways of connecting to yourself and loved ones
Ashley Ah Hyun Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
We specialize in Trauma and PTSD. We work with individual adults who have a long history of childhood trauma, sexual violence and abuse, difficult family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, cultural differences with their parents, family members with substance use issues, social anxiety, phobia, and depression. We help you process what happened, attend to and be with your emotions without dissociating, and rather find relief from sharing the stories. We also work with people whose doctors have recommended seeking trauma therapy like EMDR therapy.
We specialize in Trauma and PTSD. We work with individual adults who have a long history of childhood trauma, sexual violence and abuse, difficult family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, cultural differences with their parents, family members with substance use issues, social anxiety, phobia, and depression. We help you process what happened, attend to and be with your emotions without dissociating, and rather find relief from sharing the stories. We also work with people whose doctors have recommended seeking trauma therapy like EMDR therapy.
Linda Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LAADC, NPT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
I'm an interactive therapist with over 20 years experience who provides telehealth services to California and Texas residents as a licensed LMFT in both states. I'm also a LAADC and an ICAADC, and a Certified Neuropsychotherapist. My style is client-centered and highly collaborative with a trauma- and developmentally-informed approach that includes a strong attachment focus. I'm trained in several evidence-based theories and interventions, including EMDR. I enjoy providing therapy services and am honored to work with adults and couples seeking to overcome personal and/or professional challenges to increase their life satisfaction.
I'm an interactive therapist with over 20 years experience who provides telehealth services to California and Texas residents as a licensed LMFT in both states. I'm also a LAADC and an ICAADC, and a Certified Neuropsychotherapist. My style is client-centered and highly collaborative with a trauma- and developmentally-informed approach that includes a strong attachment focus. I'm trained in several evidence-based theories and interventions, including EMDR. I enjoy providing therapy services and am honored to work with adults and couples seeking to overcome personal and/or professional challenges to increase their life satisfaction.
Bay Area Therapy Now
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CA-ODC, MAC
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
You're using drugs/alcohol too much, and you can't stop. You are lost, miserable and scared, and you want to be found. I offer a compassionate, supportive and direct approach to help you meet your needs and achieve your goals. You're ready to explore your underlying, and probably ancient, beliefs that you hold about yourself and that fuel chronic negative thoughts and behaviors. We will work together to rediscover your authentic self, that person who was somehow left behind and is waiting for you to come back. I provide an eclectic approach. You receive a personal assessment, then focused treatment that best fits you.
You're using drugs/alcohol too much, and you can't stop. You are lost, miserable and scared, and you want to be found. I offer a compassionate, supportive and direct approach to help you meet your needs and achieve your goals. You're ready to explore your underlying, and probably ancient, beliefs that you hold about yourself and that fuel chronic negative thoughts and behaviors. We will work together to rediscover your authentic self, that person who was somehow left behind and is waiting for you to come back. I provide an eclectic approach. You receive a personal assessment, then focused treatment that best fits you.
Therapy means many different things to different people. For some it is a journey of growth, self-awareness, and healing. For others it is necessary for them to survive. For some it is something they are mandated to do, and for many it is something they really want to do. No matter where you fall on this spectrum, I am here to support you through your process. Therapy is about where you are, where you want to go, what you want to explore, and joining you on your experience. I am here to listen, to guide you, focus you, support you and push you when needed.
Therapy means many different things to different people. For some it is a journey of growth, self-awareness, and healing. For others it is necessary for them to survive. For some it is something they are mandated to do, and for many it is something they really want to do. No matter where you fall on this spectrum, I am here to support you through your process. Therapy is about where you are, where you want to go, what you want to explore, and joining you on your experience. I am here to listen, to guide you, focus you, support you and push you when needed.
My expertise lies in Executive Coaching, Human Performance Improvement, and Addiction Treatment with diversified experience that includes recent positions as a Counselor for Addiction Recovery and former role as an Advisor to high-net-worth clients. I have focused on leveraging combined background to provide advisement to executives and other professionals struggling with addiction. I am currently completing a Ph.D. degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and previously earned a Master’s degree in Addiction Studies. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC).
My expertise lies in Executive Coaching, Human Performance Improvement, and Addiction Treatment with diversified experience that includes recent positions as a Counselor for Addiction Recovery and former role as an Advisor to high-net-worth clients. I have focused on leveraging combined background to provide advisement to executives and other professionals struggling with addiction. I am currently completing a Ph.D. degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and previously earned a Master’s degree in Addiction Studies. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC).
Dustyn Salomon
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401
I am committed to guiding individuals towards building healthier relationships and habits in every aspect of their life. My holistic approach focuses on addressing and exploring the relational and behavioral patterns that impact mental health. I believe that every person has the inherent capacity to make positive changes in their life, and sometimes it just takes the right support and guidance to take the first step towards growth.
I am committed to guiding individuals towards building healthier relationships and habits in every aspect of their life. My holistic approach focuses on addressing and exploring the relational and behavioral patterns that impact mental health. I believe that every person has the inherent capacity to make positive changes in their life, and sometimes it just takes the right support and guidance to take the first step towards growth.
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Are you struggling through your days? Or maybe you're feeling that your life and relationships could be more meaningful. I will work with you to manage distressing feelings and to get to the roots of your problems. Every person enters therapy with a unique set of needs, so I tailor treatment to address your specific needs and goals. I listening openly, and together we develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This insight allows you to transform how you approach living your life. Therapy is an investment in your future and my commitment is to guide you toward meaningful change.
Are you struggling through your days? Or maybe you're feeling that your life and relationships could be more meaningful. I will work with you to manage distressing feelings and to get to the roots of your problems. Every person enters therapy with a unique set of needs, so I tailor treatment to address your specific needs and goals. I listening openly, and together we develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This insight allows you to transform how you approach living your life. Therapy is an investment in your future and my commitment is to guide you toward meaningful change.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards a happier, fuller and more fulfilling life that you deserve. I have been working with individuals, couples and families since 2008. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I am committed to help you resolve your life, career, family and relationship challenges.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards a happier, fuller and more fulfilling life that you deserve. I have been working with individuals, couples and families since 2008. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I am committed to help you resolve your life, career, family and relationship challenges.
Partners For Life Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
Marriage is an intimate partnership that requires sharing yourself with someone else. A partnership between two people who have made a commitment to each other. This commitment has to be considered more important than any individual desire. The relationship has to come first. Couples therapy is a positive experience. It brings couples closer and makes life less stressful. Therapy adds a new dimension to your mutual communication. It may be hard to hear from your partner at first, but you may find that your mountainous challenges are really molehills.
Marriage is an intimate partnership that requires sharing yourself with someone else. A partnership between two people who have made a commitment to each other. This commitment has to be considered more important than any individual desire. The relationship has to come first. Couples therapy is a positive experience. It brings couples closer and makes life less stressful. Therapy adds a new dimension to your mutual communication. It may be hard to hear from your partner at first, but you may find that your mountainous challenges are really molehills.
Doreen R Maller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that all people have innate skills and strengths and have the potential to live rich and meaningful lives but sometimes get stuck in patterns and behaviors that interfere with their ability to grow. I believe psychotherapy is an important tool to help people discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our fast-paced and demanding lives can create uncomfortable stressors in individuals and families. My time with each client provides an opportunity for calm and reflection in challenging and stressful lives.
I believe that all people have innate skills and strengths and have the potential to live rich and meaningful lives but sometimes get stuck in patterns and behaviors that interfere with their ability to grow. I believe psychotherapy is an important tool to help people discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our fast-paced and demanding lives can create uncomfortable stressors in individuals and families. My time with each client provides an opportunity for calm and reflection in challenging and stressful lives.
Alvin B. Custodio
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
The search for a therapist can be a daunting task filled with anxiety and skepticism. I believe the therapeutic relationship starts with comfort and trust, and it is important to feel a genuine connection with your therapist. It is important to feel valued and respected by your therapist as you may disclose the most vulnerable aspects of your life. With the right connection, you can feel supported to explore parts of you otherwise locked away.
The search for a therapist can be a daunting task filled with anxiety and skepticism. I believe the therapeutic relationship starts with comfort and trust, and it is important to feel a genuine connection with your therapist. It is important to feel valued and respected by your therapist as you may disclose the most vulnerable aspects of your life. With the right connection, you can feel supported to explore parts of you otherwise locked away.
Dalton Wayne Huckaby
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 146802) dedicated to supporting clients deepen their relationships with themselves and others. By fostering, enhanced self awareness, I assist clients and understanding and addressing both internal and external challenges through tailored therapeutic modalities. Understanding the importance of cultural sensitivity, I approach Therapy with an awareness of your unique worldview. This allows us to collaboratively explore and navigate the different parts of your identity and experiences. I offer Telehealth services, providing flexible and accessible therapy options to meet your needs.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 146802) dedicated to supporting clients deepen their relationships with themselves and others. By fostering, enhanced self awareness, I assist clients and understanding and addressing both internal and external challenges through tailored therapeutic modalities. Understanding the importance of cultural sensitivity, I approach Therapy with an awareness of your unique worldview. This allows us to collaboratively explore and navigate the different parts of your identity and experiences. I offer Telehealth services, providing flexible and accessible therapy options to meet your needs.
Anthony M. Miller, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
I am easy going and engaging and I believe in helping to empower individuals. I love the feeling of connecting with clients and walking through the therapeutic journey. I have experience working with many demographics and cultures and creating a safe and confidential environment for expression and intellectual freedom. I work primarily with adults, young adults and teenagers.
I am easy going and engaging and I believe in helping to empower individuals. I love the feeling of connecting with clients and walking through the therapeutic journey. I have experience working with many demographics and cultures and creating a safe and confidential environment for expression and intellectual freedom. I work primarily with adults, young adults and teenagers.
Shelly Holland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401
Looking to start therapy right now? Hi! I'm Shelly Holland, AMFT. I'm from Half Moon Bay, CA and provide therapy to anyone within the state via teletherapy and in person 2 days a week in San Mateo. I'm currently accepting new clients! I take insurance including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Plan of San Mateo, and United HealthPlan, including EAP. I work with adults, couples, children, teens, and families and use a variety of therapeutic techniques aimed at helping you achieve your specific therapy goals. If you're not sure if therapy is for you, just ask - I do free 15 minute consultations!
Looking to start therapy right now? Hi! I'm Shelly Holland, AMFT. I'm from Half Moon Bay, CA and provide therapy to anyone within the state via teletherapy and in person 2 days a week in San Mateo. I'm currently accepting new clients! I take insurance including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Plan of San Mateo, and United HealthPlan, including EAP. I work with adults, couples, children, teens, and families and use a variety of therapeutic techniques aimed at helping you achieve your specific therapy goals. If you're not sure if therapy is for you, just ask - I do free 15 minute consultations!
My clients typically fall into three categories: 1) individuals with existential angst, questioning their trajectory in relationships, careers, and/or life; 2) individuals suffering from a myriad of compulsive behaviors/addictions; and 3) couples experiencing communication difficulties, misaligned values, discordant desires, or desiring archetypal reconstructions. My work emphasizes identifying & isolating troubling emotions that lead to negative thinking and behaving, and learning to think & act according to reason. I am offering in-person sessions and teletherapy.
My clients typically fall into three categories: 1) individuals with existential angst, questioning their trajectory in relationships, careers, and/or life; 2) individuals suffering from a myriad of compulsive behaviors/addictions; and 3) couples experiencing communication difficulties, misaligned values, discordant desires, or desiring archetypal reconstructions. My work emphasizes identifying & isolating troubling emotions that lead to negative thinking and behaving, and learning to think & act according to reason. I am offering in-person sessions and teletherapy.
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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.