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John McDowell
John McDowell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ICADC, CADC II
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John McDowell

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ICADC, CADC II

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Serving North County, Oceanside, CA 92057
Let's Connect (442) 233-3632
Addiction creates shame, fear and confusion. Being in recovery, a Court Approved Provider, I understand and offer practical tools to help all individuals. Addiction Assessments, passionate about Recovery & Treatment. We provide unique, individual attention. My work includes Family & Criminal Court. 30 years of working with families to find a new life is my passion. I confidentially work to achieve results. I lived it, things can change. Internationally certified and experienced.
Having lived it, I specialize working with families, the guilt, the secrecy Alcoholism bring into the home. Finding recovery, working together changes everything. Individual counseling and treatment provided. We are dedicated to your success. Contact us to find out
We know the chaos and trouble alcohol & drug use brings to a family. Sometimes you need someone outside who understand addiction to bring harmony, factual evaluation to face the truth and bring recovery and honesty to everyone. It works. Alcoholism is usually hidden. It might be time
Call or John McDowell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (442) 233-3632

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Alternative Recovery Solutions

Serving North County

Oceanside, CA 92057

(442) 233-3632

North County Alano Club

4198 Mission Avenue

Oceanside, CA 92057

Everyone is unique, we design individualized programs, working as a team. Your success is our ultimate goal. We provide practical tools.
I specialize in Anger Management, Addiction and Alcohol Use 
$60 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (442) 233-3632

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Alternative Recovery Solutions

Serving North County

Oceanside, CA 92057

(442) 233-3632

North County Alano Club

4198 Mission Avenue

Oceanside, CA 92057

Everyone is unique, we design individualized programs, working as a team. Your success is our ultimate goal. We provide practical tools.
I specialize in Anger Management, Addiction and Alcohol Use 
$60 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $60
  • Couple Sessions $80
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Working on that right now.
  • Out of Network
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Free consultation - and we discuss fees at your session. Also, sliding scale and house calls when appropriate and necessary such as DUIs. We ask you to text or email us for free consult, see if we can help. If not, will refer you.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (442) 233-3632
John McDowell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ICADC, CADC II
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Free consultation - and we discuss fees at your session. Also, sliding scale and house calls when appropriate and necessary such as DUIs. We ask you to text or email us for free consult, see if we can help. If not, will refer you.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (442) 233-3632
John McDowell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ICADC, CADC II

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Certificate from CCAPP John McDowell
  • In Practice for 21 Years
  • Certificate from CCAPP Board Certification and IC&RC ICADC, CADC II #A01550315 / 2014
  • Attended UCSD, International Certification ICADC, CADC II, Graduated 2003
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Internationally certified, CADC II & Medically Assisted Treatment certified, along with 20 plus years in recovery. Raised in Group Home and created & operated 30 individual treatment facilities in CA and NV. Provided training & education.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (442) 233-3632
John McDowell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ICADC, CADC II
"
Internationally certified, CADC II & Medically Assisted Treatment certified, along with 20 plus years in recovery. Raised in Group Home and created & operated 30 individual treatment facilities in CA and NV. Provided training & education.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (442) 233-3632
John McDowell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ICADC, CADC II

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Drug Abuse
  • Life Coaching
  • Medical Detox
  • Medication Management
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Abuse Assessment, Prevention
  • Substance Use
  • Superior Court Approved Provider
  • Veterans
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Using practical, person centered CBT, treatment planning and goal setting, we will design a program that will produce success. Accountability and MAT - along with individual counseling you'll find unique skills and awareness. We promote application. Also we text TIPs daily.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (442) 233-3632
John McDowell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ICADC, CADC II
"
Using practical, person centered CBT, treatment planning and goal setting, we will design a program that will produce success. Accountability and MAT - along with individual counseling you'll find unique skills and awareness. We promote application. Also we text TIPs daily.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (442) 233-3632
John McDowell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ICADC, CADC II

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Court Approved Provider-Person Centered
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Proactive Counseling- Daubert Assessments
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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I enjoy working individually on a treatment plan designed by us. Frequent contact, thought generation and a workable plan produces results. CBT, person centered counseling along with family work goes far. Creativity and listening is vital as a quality counselor. Providing an Assessment helps identify issues.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (442) 233-3632
John McDowell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ICADC, CADC II
"
I enjoy working individually on a treatment plan designed by us. Frequent contact, thought generation and a workable plan produces results. CBT, person centered counseling along with family work goes far. Creativity and listening is vital as a quality counselor. Providing an Assessment helps identify issues.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (442) 233-3632
John McDowell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ICADC, CADC II

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Alternative Recovery Solutions

Serving North County

Oceanside, CA 92057

(442) 233-3632

Additional Location

North County Alano Club

4198 Mission Avenue

Oceanside, CA 92057

(442) 233-3632
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Everyone is unique, we design individualized programs, working as a team. Your success is our ultimate goal. We provide practical tools.
Call for a free consultation now - (442) 233-3632
John McDowell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ICADC, CADC II
"
Everyone is unique, we design individualized programs, working as a team. Your success is our ultimate goal. We provide practical tools.
Call for a free consultation now - (442) 233-3632
John McDowell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ICADC, CADC II
Last Modified: 23 Apr 2024