Addictions therapists in Nipomo, California CA
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Addictions or Substance Abuse
Eric van der Voort
Psychologist, PsyD, CST, CSWT
Thinking about changing your drinking or substance use can feel daunting or overwhelming. After all, drinking and using do offer some benefits, such as experiencing pleasure, feeling more social, or perhaps even enhancing your sexual experiences. On the flip side, many people also experience numerous downsides, side effects, or unwanted repercussions when they use. Taking inventory of what you have at stake can be helpful in making a decision about whether or not to change. Those reasons can be especially helpful in moments of distress or temptation.
Exploring what might be underneath your drinking or substance use is crucial. Sometimes painful experiences from your past propel you to find a quick solution to the pain. Alcohol and drugs can be effective at numbing pain, but you may be left with unresolved grief, trauma, anger, shame, or guilt. Treatment requires an integrative approach that addresses both the substance use and your emotional pain.
If you have decided that you’d like to change your drinking or substance use, therapy can help you accomplish your goal. There is no “one size fits all” treatment approach when it comes to treating addiction or substance misuse, so let’s work together to determine what will best help you live the life you want. Give me a call me today to get help reaching your substance use treatment goals.
9 Years Experience
Online in Nipomo, California (Online Only)
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Louise Perry
Therapist, IFS UKCP HCCP BAAT
With 24 years of recovery from addiction—including drugs, alcohol, and sex and love addiction—I bring a deep, personal understanding of what it means to navigate the challenges of healing and growth. My own journey has been profoundly shaped by the 12-step approach, and this experience underpins the empathy and authenticity I bring to my work as a psychotherapist.
I understand what it’s like to face inner struggles, to confront difficult truths, and to find resilience in the process of recovery. These experiences not only inform my professional practice but also inspire my unwavering commitment to supporting others. Whether you’re grappling with addiction, exploring relationships, or seeking clarity about yourself, I aim to offer a safe, compassionate space for your journey.
I combine this lived experience with my professional training in Integrative Art Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients explore, express, and overcome life’s challenges. Warm-hearted, unshockable, and trustworthy, I am here to walk alongside you as you uncover new possibilities for growth and self-discovery.
6 Years Experience
Online in Nipomo, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
COPE Psychological Center
Psychologist, PhD
All our providers have a subspecialty in addiction. In fact, some of have or are currently managing residential drug treatment programs and intensive outpatient programs in addition to their work at COPE Psychological Center. Dr. Rubin Khoddam, in particular, has been certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders.
12 Years Experience
Online in Nipomo, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Julie Anderson
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Alcohol and drug abuse treatment with an intimate knowledge of twelve step programs and intensive outpatient and in patient treatment centers.
24 Years Experience
Online in Nipomo, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Charles I. Flores, Vital Puma Integral Recovery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LAADC-S, MAC, CCMHC
For 25 years, I have assisted people with a variety of addictions, from the exogenous abuse of drugs and alcohol, to the ones that stem from the chemicals already inside the brain, such as sex and love addiction, abandonment patterns, sexual compulsions, gambling, internet, and workaholism. Unlike most psychotherapists, I’m a Board Certified Addiction Specialist, well versed in both abstinence and harm reduction strategies. Unlike most addiction professionals, I am also psychotherapist who also treats the anxiety, depression, and other psychological issues that often manifest after being uncovered through recovery.
10 Years Experience
Online in Nipomo, California