Addictions therapists in Mecca, California CA
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Addictions or Substance Abuse
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
My approach to use of substances or compulsive behaviors (such as gambling, sex, shopping, etc.) is to view them as efforts to find pleasure or more often to avoid pain. My approach then is to understand what they client is trying to accomplish with the addiction, and then to help them find the healthiest ways to fulfil what they are attempting to accomplish. Some of my clients decide to abstain from the substance or behavior, but so too do others explore trying to manage their addiction through approach like risk reduction, controlled use, etc. I don't try to force those I work with to adhere to a particular decision about that but rather to empower them in continually evaluating the consequences of their decisions and to move toward solutions that will be healthiest for them, their loved ones, and their lives in general. Some of my clients find value in participating in 12-step recovery programs, but this is not something I require. I find am very comfortable supporting 12-step programs but so too am I also adept at supporting Rational Recovery, Smart Recovery, Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention, Risk Reduction, Trauma Informed Addiction Treatment, and other such approaches.
24 Years Experience
Online in Mecca, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Babak Max Karimbeik
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Severe life stressors like addiction due to drug & alcohol abuse & trauma have the potential to completely unravel the lives of human beings. As such, people who have been through traumatic or stressful experiences require healing in order to lead happier and more functional lives. It is such people that I help who also suffer from the disease of addiction. My clients include children, adults, and the families of addicted individuals. I also guide them towards healthier perceptions of themselves as well as their experiences. I also help them repair and strengthen their relationships so they a) have a support system to fall back on, and b) are able to better realize themselves within the context of their relationships. If cognitive therapy of substance abuse doesn't work I can use feeling-state addiction protocol in order to remove all positive associations to the addiction.
10 Years Experience
Online in Mecca, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
I have extensive experience and training with addiction and substance use including completion of education requirements of the California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) and years of working in substance use treatment. I bring my experience to help recognize and work with whatever stage you are in with your relationship to drugs and/or alcohol for you to get back to living your life.
6 Years Experience
Online in Mecca, California (Online Only)
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Patrick Kelly, Psy.D., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage, Family, Therapist (LMFT)
Dr. Patrick works with clients whi are stuggling in all phases of addiction including dual diagnosis to deal with both the addiction and mental health issues. Clients learn behaviors that lead to self medication and sometimes leads to addiction. Dr. Patrick seeks harm reduction with his client as they learn new skills to reduce substance use until they can find new and healthier coping skills to deal with life's challenges.
12 Years Experience
Online in Mecca, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Bruce L. Whitney
Psychologist, Ph.D., QME
Evaluation and treatment of all major mental and emotional disorders, with focused expertise in: depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, dissociative disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), sexual trauma victims, marital and relationship issues, educational and executive coaching.
35 Years Experience
Online in Mecca, California