Addictions therapists in Hidden Valley Lake, California CA
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Addictions or Substance Abuse
Dr. Shawn V Giammattei
Psychologist, PhD
We have worked with addictions and substance abuse for over 30 years.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Online in Hidden Valley Lake, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Jonathan Kruger Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Addiction of any nature is a profoundly challenging constellation of behaviors to understand, address, and ultimately replace with healthier choices. Addiction is further complicated by the strong likelihood that co-occurring conditions will accompany the addictive behavior: anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges often go hand in hand with compulsive behavior. As a result, grasping the full breadth of the patient’s behavior and background is vital to treatment, but that is just one piece of a holistic approach. Fundamentally, addiction treatment must address the fact that at the heart of compulsive behavior lies a sense of self.
The truth is, at some level we are all wounded or, indeed, fractured. The challenge for those suffering addictive behaviors is that the wounds are so profound that the only way to find relief is to engage in maladaptive behaviors. In fact, the truly nefarious aspect of addiction is that while it is rooted in a fractured sense of self, the addictive behavior itself blocks the patient’s ability to empower and re-structure their internal narrative. Addiction is not only the crutch that soothes the fractured self, it is also the barrier that prevents a new self-empowerment to emerge. This creates a vicious cycle, and the common emotional aspects of addiction then dominate the addict’s self-narrative: guilt, shame, hopelessness and despair.
The essence of overcoming addiction, and the core of my treatment philosophy, is the desire and ultimately the decision to live your life in a new and different way. This decision is extraordinarily difficult and requires a comprehensive set of tools to sustain it over a lifetime. The good news is that the scientific underpinning of addiction treatment is making extraordinary progress. My practice for addiction seeks to understand and suggest new therapeutic options, and to pair those with a deep exploration to the source of your maladaptive behaviors and the experiences that fractured your original sense of self. My goal is to create a safe, trusting and healing environment to explore these core issues and to re-create a new self-narrative, replacing addictive behaviors with new coping mechanisms and actions. Ultimately, my goal is to re-assemble the fractured self, leading to a newly empowered individual with the skillset to begin a completely new, nourishing, and rewarding life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Hidden Valley Lake, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Cheryl Feldmann
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I work with people who are trying to find sobriety, or are struggling with whether they need to. I also work with parents, siblings, and children affected by someone else's substance use.
36 Years Experience
Online in Hidden Valley Lake, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Lindsay Ratkovich
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
If you’re seeking support for substance abuse and addiction, I’m here to help guide you through this challenging journey. My focus is on providing compassionate, non-judgmental support tailored to your unique needs. I draw on proven therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, to help you understand and change patterns of behavior. We’ll work together to create a plan that fits your life, goals, and circumstances, recognizing that recovery is a personal journey. I’ll help you build coping strategies and emotional tools to manage cravings and triggers, empowering you to face challenges with confidence.
Addressing substance abuse isn’t just about quitting; it’s about enhancing your overall well-being. We’ll explore lifestyle changes, stress management, and healthy relationships. I’ll be with you every step of the way, providing ongoing support and encouragement as you navigate the ups and downs of recovery.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but together, we can work towards a healthier, fulfilling life.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hidden Valley Lake, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Helen Star, MFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT, SEP
We build on your strengths and the passion you have for life and work to create the lifestyle that you want, whether the ideal lifestyle includes drug and alcohol use or not. The assumption is, that as we strengthen your healthy self, the impulses to use in an unhealthy manner will decrease. Using a harm reduction strategy I work hard to meet you “where you are at” and together we determine the path forward.
I have many years experience working directly with individuals who want to stop or decrease their use of alcohol and other drugs. I have worked extensively with people who are in a 12 step program. I have a deep understanding of that philosophy and can utilize the principles of 12 step recovery in the therapy session. I also have in-depth experience working with people from a Harm Reduction point of view, meaning we work to mitigate the harm drugs or alcohol is causing in your life. To learn more about Harm Reduction, click here.
33 Years Experience
Online in Hidden Valley Lake, California