Addictions therapists in Universal City, California CA
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Addictions or Substance Abuse
Caroline Tudor
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Are you or a loved one struggling with substance abuse? You’re not alone. I’m here to help you navigate this challenging journey with empathy and understanding.
I believe in tailoring strategies that fit your unique circumstances, ensuring you feel heard and supported every step of the way.
I utilize proven methods grounded in the latest research to help you overcome challenges and build resilience.
Mental health and substance use are interconnected. Together, we’ll address underlying issues while promoting overall well-being.
I provide a non-judgmental environment where you can openly share your experiences, fears, and goals.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Online in Universal City, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Aramesh Afshar
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
If you’re looking for support in navigating addiction and substance abuse, I’m here to help you find clarity and resilience. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, offering you a safe space to explore your feelings and experiences without judgment.
Together, we can work on developing coping strategies, setting realistic goals, and building a strong support system. I can provide information on resources, techniques for mindfulness, and strategies to help manage cravings and triggers. Your journey is unique, and I’m committed to walking alongside you as you reclaim your life and well-being.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Online in Universal City, 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
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Online in Universal City, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Krista Rutzen
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Are you or a loved one struggling with substance use? Finding the right support can be a transformative step toward healing. I’m here to offer understanding, guidance, and practical tools tailored to your journey. Sometimes, you just need someone who understands. I provide a safe space for you to share your story without judgment. Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Together, we’ll develop a plan that addresses your unique challenges and goals. I can help you learn healthy coping mechanisms to manage triggers and cravings, paving the way for a more balanced life. Recovery involves mind, body, and spirit. I incorporate techniques that focus on overall well-being, including mindfulness, nutrition, and self-care practices.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Online in Universal City, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychotherapist, Psychoanalyst
I view addiction as often rooted in unconscious dynamics shaped by early attachment experiences and relational patterns.
In our work together, we’ll explore how these early experiences may have contributed to the development of addictive behaviors. By bringing unconscious processes to light, we can understand the deeper emotional needs driving these behaviors and create space for healing and growth. This collaborative process allows for the development of healthier ways to manage distress and foster greater self-compassion and resilience.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Online in Universal City, 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
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Online in Universal City, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Pamela Pine
Therapist, Ph.D.
I strive to not make assumptions, but to listen to you with an open mind, to respect you and your feelings, to be sensitive yet objective and flexible, honest, and direct. My challenge is to craft a treatment specifically for you and your unique needs and to keep you clearly in my focus.
32 Years Experience
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Addictions or Substance Abuse
David Strah
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I have helped several clients overcome addiction.
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Online in Universal City, California
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Clare Waismann
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS), Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC)
Specialty A
Rapid detox under anesthesia. The patient remains in a private ICU room sleeping under anesthesia while our quadruple board-certified medical director, Michael H. Lowenstein, M.D., uses antagonist medications to induce and speed the acute withdrawal. The procedure lasts less than two hours, the patient wakes up shortly after and has already received medication to prevent physical cravings. The patient remains in ICU receiving IV medications, fluids, and vitamins while the team manages vitals throughout that day and overnight. Aftercare is then provided at a specialized retreat for a few days during the regulation period to maximize detox success.
Specialty B
Medically assisted detoxification. The patient stays in a private room for one to three days, depending on their individual needs, while receiving high levels of medication to blunt the withdrawal syndrome. The patient receives sedatives but is not put under anesthesia. This minimizes the horrible withdrawal symptoms associated with detox and maximizes comfort and safety. They also receive IV medications, fluids and vitamins while the team manages vitals. Aftercare is also provided at a specialized retreat for a few days during the process.
Specialty C
Aftercare services provided by Domus Retreat®. A private facility for our patients to receive continued care, around the clock support and services to successfully complete their treatment. This gives the patient the ability to recover without placing the burden of care on a family member or friend. Patients receive individual psychotherapy. This level of one-on-one attention ensures the assessment of unique emotional issues. It also enables our therapist and Clinical Director of Domus Retreat, David B. Livingston, LMFT, to suggest and guide each individual through the process of seeking further psychological or psychiatric care, when needed. Other services include massage, yoga, and counseling to support their emotional and physical transition to an opiate free life.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Sean Sprigle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
In my own journey of recovery i discovered that my own previous misuse of substances was just an overactive coping skill which was functioning to cover up my trauma and attachment disruption. I have found a way to treat these issues via individual therapy leading to successful recovery from the overuse of substances.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Online in Universal City, California