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Bessy M Martirosyan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Struggling with mental health or addiction challenges? Dr.
Dr. Bessy Martirosyan, MD, is a Board Certified Psychiatrist also practicing at SavantCare Clinics in California. For appointments contact Orange- Ph: (657) 657-7673, Ontario- Ph: (909) 450-8020, Long Beach- Ph: (559) 550-1764, Oakland- Ph: (415) 480-7362 and SavantCare-Massachusetts- Ph: (857) 858-5859. Her ideal patient is an adult facing the challenges of mood or anxiety disorders, substance abuse, or addiction. This patient seeks a compassionate and understanding professional who acknowledges their unique experiences, including potential trauma or complex psychiatric conditions.
Struggling with mental health or addiction challenges? Dr.
Dr. Bessy Martirosyan, MD, is a Board Certified Psychiatrist also practicing at SavantCare Clinics in California. For appointments contact Orange- Ph: (657) 657-7673, Ontario- Ph: (909) 450-8020, Long Beach- Ph: (559) 550-1764, Oakland- Ph: (415) 480-7362 and SavantCare-Massachusetts- Ph: (857) 858-5859. Her ideal patient is an adult facing the challenges of mood or anxiety disorders, substance abuse, or addiction. This patient seeks a compassionate and understanding professional who acknowledges their unique experiences, including potential trauma or complex psychiatric conditions.
(951) 499-3961 View (951) 499-3961
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James Luzano
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025  (Online Only)
I then focused on Addiction Psychiatry through a Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Dealing with mental illness or struggling with an addiction can be challenging for many of us. Having both can almost seem insurmountable. It can also be hard to ask for help, but if you are here you are taking an important step. I can work with you in dealing with these challenges. I am board-certified in both general and addiction psychiatry and provide treatment specifically tailored for each person. Through diagnostic assessment and clarification, medication management, psychotherapy, and other modalities, I can help build a treatment plan that works for you.
I then focused on Addiction Psychiatry through a Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Dealing with mental illness or struggling with an addiction can be challenging for many of us. Having both can almost seem insurmountable. It can also be hard to ask for help, but if you are here you are taking an important step. I can work with you in dealing with these challenges. I am board-certified in both general and addiction psychiatry and provide treatment specifically tailored for each person. Through diagnostic assessment and clarification, medication management, psychotherapy, and other modalities, I can help build a treatment plan that works for you.
(310) 307-3063 View (310) 307-3063
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Telepsychiatrist_Piedmont Behavioral Services
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse services.
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse via video for clients across California. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist from home. Please use our website or below link to make an appointment. https://piedmontbs.com/telepsychiatry/
Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse services.
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse via video for clients across California. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist from home. Please use our website or below link to make an appointment. https://piedmontbs.com/telepsychiatry/
(213) 698-2926 View (213) 698-2926
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Akashdeep S Gill
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90024
I then completed my Psychiatry Residency at the UCLA - San Fernando Valley Program and graduated from the UCLA - Cedars Sinai Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship.
I am a board certified and California-licensed psychiatrist in the Los Angeles area specializing in both addiction and general psychiatry. I have trained and practiced in multiple clinical settings across the Los Angeles area including UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Olive View County Hospital and the Veteran Affairs medical centers. Personally, I have worked with and feel comfortable with patients from any background. Currently I work with the Solstice Clinic seeing private practice patients, and as a consultant at multiple rehabilitation centers around the Los Angeles area specializing in dual diagnosis and addiction treatment.
I then completed my Psychiatry Residency at the UCLA - San Fernando Valley Program and graduated from the UCLA - Cedars Sinai Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship.
I am a board certified and California-licensed psychiatrist in the Los Angeles area specializing in both addiction and general psychiatry. I have trained and practiced in multiple clinical settings across the Los Angeles area including UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Olive View County Hospital and the Veteran Affairs medical centers. Personally, I have worked with and feel comfortable with patients from any background. Currently I work with the Solstice Clinic seeing private practice patients, and as a consultant at multiple rehabilitation centers around the Los Angeles area specializing in dual diagnosis and addiction treatment.
(424) 373-3121 View (424) 373-3121
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Daniel Duel
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90035
I provide comprehensive and holistic treatment for those struggling with mood, anxiety, sleep, psychotic, OCD, ADHD, eating, and trauma based disorders. I have extensive experience with addiction/ substance use disorders and geriatric psychiatric conditions as well. For substance use disorders, I provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options including naltrexone and suboxone/buprenorphine. For geriatric individuals, I provide memory evaluations, treat dementia along with related behavioral disturbances, and more. My therapeutic strategy always relies on using as few medications as possible at the lowest effective doses.
I provide comprehensive and holistic treatment for those struggling with mood, anxiety, sleep, psychotic, OCD, ADHD, eating, and trauma based disorders. I have extensive experience with addiction/ substance use disorders and geriatric psychiatric conditions as well. For substance use disorders, I provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options including naltrexone and suboxone/buprenorphine. For geriatric individuals, I provide memory evaluations, treat dementia along with related behavioral disturbances, and more. My therapeutic strategy always relies on using as few medications as possible at the lowest effective doses.
(323) 897-1876 View (323) 897-1876
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Nicholas Athanasiou
Psychiatrist, MD, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024
I completed my residency at the UCLA - San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Program and my Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at Cedars - Sinai Medical Center.
Treating the causes of addiction and mood disorders involves understanding both the biologic effects and human experiences of illness. As a psychiatrist boarded in both Addiction and Adult Psychiatry, I have experience with a broad range of mental illnesses and specialize in treating addiction and mood disorders. An important part of my treatment philosophy is to develop a physician-patient relationship which becomes the foundation for successful treatment.
I completed my residency at the UCLA - San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Program and my Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at Cedars - Sinai Medical Center.
Treating the causes of addiction and mood disorders involves understanding both the biologic effects and human experiences of illness. As a psychiatrist boarded in both Addiction and Adult Psychiatry, I have experience with a broad range of mental illnesses and specialize in treating addiction and mood disorders. An important part of my treatment philosophy is to develop a physician-patient relationship which becomes the foundation for successful treatment.
(310) 928-9450 View (310) 928-9450
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Isabella Morton
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90016  (Online Only)
I completed my Psychiatry residency at UCLA and my Addiction Psychiatry fellowship at UCSF.
I am a psychiatrist specializing in general adult and addiction psychiatry. I have worked with patients from diverse backgrounds in various settings including inpatient units, emergency rooms, residential treatment programs, county jails, diversion programs and street psychiatry. I am board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
I completed my Psychiatry residency at UCLA and my Addiction Psychiatry fellowship at UCSF.
I am a psychiatrist specializing in general adult and addiction psychiatry. I have worked with patients from diverse backgrounds in various settings including inpatient units, emergency rooms, residential treatment programs, county jails, diversion programs and street psychiatry. I am board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
(323) 831-7783 View (323) 831-7783
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Psychiatry Unplugged
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Bacchus has broad experience in addiction medicine/psychiatry and employs the newest standards in medical treatment and psychiatric care.
Dr. Bacchus is highly-skilled, warm, well-regarded. Empathy, compassion and understanding buttress all evaluations. She is board certified in psychiatry, addiction medicine, psychosomatic medicine and geriatric psychiatry. Integrative psychiatry is a biopsychosocial approach to total health. Functional capability and full mind and body health restoration is the goal. This approach is comprehensive, simple, fast and highly customized for each patient. Dr. Bacchus is able to help you identify the core issues of difficulty and address them with medication assisted treatment and psychotherapy in the quickest and easiest way possible.
Bacchus has broad experience in addiction medicine/psychiatry and employs the newest standards in medical treatment and psychiatric care.
Dr. Bacchus is highly-skilled, warm, well-regarded. Empathy, compassion and understanding buttress all evaluations. She is board certified in psychiatry, addiction medicine, psychosomatic medicine and geriatric psychiatry. Integrative psychiatry is a biopsychosocial approach to total health. Functional capability and full mind and body health restoration is the goal. This approach is comprehensive, simple, fast and highly customized for each patient. Dr. Bacchus is able to help you identify the core issues of difficulty and address them with medication assisted treatment and psychotherapy in the quickest and easiest way possible.
(844) 616-1616 View (844) 616-1616
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Kumbie Madiye
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
I am multi-lingual and pride myself in giving culturally competent care personalized to each individual. I have extensive experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, integration psychiatry in primary care and acute care settings. Highly competent at managing complex patients with co-occurring disorders / dual diagnoses, multiple medical comorbidities and trauma care.
I am multi-lingual and pride myself in giving culturally competent care personalized to each individual. I have extensive experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, integration psychiatry in primary care and acute care settings. Highly competent at managing complex patients with co-occurring disorders / dual diagnoses, multiple medical comorbidities and trauma care.
(949) 528-8713 View (949) 528-8713
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Joshua Paul Werblin
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90001  (Online Only)
With diverse training and experience, I create tailored treatment plans for children, adolescents, adults, and those facing addiction challenges.
I service individuals of all ages who are seeking mental wellness. My patients may face a range of issues, including mood disorders, anxiety, addiction challenges, and other mental health concerns. I provide better understanding, relief from distress, improved coping skills, and overall well-being. My goal is to have them regain control over their lives, enhance their mental health, and find balance and fulfillment. I can help them feel better, understand themselves better, and navigate life's challenges with resilience and confidence.
With diverse training and experience, I create tailored treatment plans for children, adolescents, adults, and those facing addiction challenges.
I service individuals of all ages who are seeking mental wellness. My patients may face a range of issues, including mood disorders, anxiety, addiction challenges, and other mental health concerns. I provide better understanding, relief from distress, improved coping skills, and overall well-being. My goal is to have them regain control over their lives, enhance their mental health, and find balance and fulfillment. I can help them feel better, understand themselves better, and navigate life's challenges with resilience and confidence.
(786) 952-6758 View (786) 952-6758
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Kinkaid Private Care Home Detox
Psychiatric Nurse
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Our medical and treatment team create a comprehensive treatment plan to address the entire person including medical, mental health, and any substance abuse related issues.
Highly confidential and care for those struggling with addiction, dependency, dual diagnosis, or primary mental health issues. Offering inpatient and outpatient detox options, residential and outpatient treatment programs, and highly confidential at home care options. Call to speak with a Kinkaid Private Care nurse for an initial assessment and overview of options.
Our medical and treatment team create a comprehensive treatment plan to address the entire person including medical, mental health, and any substance abuse related issues.
Highly confidential and care for those struggling with addiction, dependency, dual diagnosis, or primary mental health issues. Offering inpatient and outpatient detox options, residential and outpatient treatment programs, and highly confidential at home care options. Call to speak with a Kinkaid Private Care nurse for an initial assessment and overview of options.
(323) 916-8761 View (323) 916-8761
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Yvette Holman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90230
With extensive background in trauma, addiction, and mental issues, I work with my clients and treat them as human beings.
I've worked with clients of all backgrounds who have struggled with addiction, process disorders and various mental heath issues. My goal after the initial assessment, is to work with the client to develop a course of action to get better. With a combination of therapy, a treatment plan and medication (if applicable) we will get you, the client back into the normal stream of life.
With extensive background in trauma, addiction, and mental issues, I work with my clients and treat them as human beings.
I've worked with clients of all backgrounds who have struggled with addiction, process disorders and various mental heath issues. My goal after the initial assessment, is to work with the client to develop a course of action to get better. With a combination of therapy, a treatment plan and medication (if applicable) we will get you, the client back into the normal stream of life.
(323) 315-0586 View (323) 315-0586
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Chapters Family Treatment Center | Iman Parhami MD
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90007
His clinical interests include treatment of severe mood disorders, traumas, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, aggressive behaviors, addictions, and OCD-related disorders.
Dr. Iman Parhami is a triple-board certified psychiatrist (Child Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine) who completed his child and adolescent psychiatry training at Johns Hopkins University. He strongly believes that diagnoses do not define individuals. Instead, diagnoses can help classify a set of symptoms and can help identify empirically supported treatments for that class of symptoms. He also believes that psychiatric treatments cannot just include psychopharmacology but must include a multi-disciplinary approach that is family-driven and culturally sensitive.
His clinical interests include treatment of severe mood disorders, traumas, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, aggressive behaviors, addictions, and OCD-related disorders.
Dr. Iman Parhami is a triple-board certified psychiatrist (Child Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine) who completed his child and adolescent psychiatry training at Johns Hopkins University. He strongly believes that diagnoses do not define individuals. Instead, diagnoses can help classify a set of symptoms and can help identify empirically supported treatments for that class of symptoms. He also believes that psychiatric treatments cannot just include psychopharmacology but must include a multi-disciplinary approach that is family-driven and culturally sensitive.
(818) 962-6338 View (818) 962-6338
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Haran Sivakumar
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90024  (Online Only)
I am a double board-certified physician and addiction specialist. My virtual private practice offers a warm, comfortable and safe space for anyone who is struggling with substance use and searching for help in addressing the wide range of associated psychological struggles and emotional issues. I provide individualized, evidence-based treatments incorporating psychotherapy and the judicious use of medications to alleviate your symptoms and restore you back to emotional wellness and assist you in finding your own personalized path to recovery.
I am a double board-certified physician and addiction specialist. My virtual private practice offers a warm, comfortable and safe space for anyone who is struggling with substance use and searching for help in addressing the wide range of associated psychological struggles and emotional issues. I provide individualized, evidence-based treatments incorporating psychotherapy and the judicious use of medications to alleviate your symptoms and restore you back to emotional wellness and assist you in finding your own personalized path to recovery.
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Alex Lopez
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90020
I am board certified in psychiatry and addiction.
While in medical school, psychiatry had a special impact on me. I love getting to know my patients, their lives, and their struggles. I want to work with them to reach their goals - it's the best part of my job.
I am board certified in psychiatry and addiction.
While in medical school, psychiatry had a special impact on me. I love getting to know my patients, their lives, and their struggles. I want to work with them to reach their goals - it's the best part of my job.
(424) 401-2778 View (424) 401-2778
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Jaswinder (Jesse) Kumar
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I offer both medication and psychotherapy to individuals struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, substance use disorders, stress and burnout, and emotional dysregulation.
It’s hard finding access to good mental health care. Whether it's due to long wait times to see someone, or feeling like you're not being heard, it seems that the mental health care system just isn't optimized to deliver effective treatment. With that in mind, I have developed a practice designed to deliver treatment that, at its core, is convenient, comprehensive, and compassionate.
I offer both medication and psychotherapy to individuals struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, substance use disorders, stress and burnout, and emotional dysregulation.
It’s hard finding access to good mental health care. Whether it's due to long wait times to see someone, or feeling like you're not being heard, it seems that the mental health care system just isn't optimized to deliver effective treatment. With that in mind, I have developed a practice designed to deliver treatment that, at its core, is convenient, comprehensive, and compassionate.
(310) 706-2042 View (310) 706-2042
Photo of Je Deuk Ko, MD, PhD, Psychiatrist
Je Deuk Ko
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024
I strive to deeply understand my youths with academic/career (ADHD, Autism) and emotional difficulties (depression, anxiety, obsessions, mania, and anger issues), families with dynamic issues, those with substance use issues, as well as those with psychotic issues.
I take on the tradition of detailed discovery of your issues and turn it around to supporting you in how best to reach your emotional, relational, and cognitive potentials. I am versatile in, and offer, various treatment approaches such as DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psychodynamic therapy, as well as prescribing medications. I discuss the details of my Psycho-Bio-Social model integrated formulations before answering the scientific and functional rationales behind my recommendations. I believe the process of discovering your functional goal is the most important part of the process.
I strive to deeply understand my youths with academic/career (ADHD, Autism) and emotional difficulties (depression, anxiety, obsessions, mania, and anger issues), families with dynamic issues, those with substance use issues, as well as those with psychotic issues.
I take on the tradition of detailed discovery of your issues and turn it around to supporting you in how best to reach your emotional, relational, and cognitive potentials. I am versatile in, and offer, various treatment approaches such as DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psychodynamic therapy, as well as prescribing medications. I discuss the details of my Psycho-Bio-Social model integrated formulations before answering the scientific and functional rationales behind my recommendations. I believe the process of discovering your functional goal is the most important part of the process.
(310) 693-5837 View (310) 693-5837
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Ellie Mizani
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048  (Online Only)
I am board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as the American Board of Addiction Medicine.
My top priority is the well being of my patients and their families and I pride myself in providing the absolute highest quality of psychiatric care to my patients. My practice is focused on treating children, adolescents and young adults with mood, anxiety and behavioral disorders, as well as addiction. One of my areas of specialty is ADHD for which I have had specialized training. I am currently a staff physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and was previously Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Pediatrics at USC and an attending physician at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.
I am board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as the American Board of Addiction Medicine.
My top priority is the well being of my patients and their families and I pride myself in providing the absolute highest quality of psychiatric care to my patients. My practice is focused on treating children, adolescents and young adults with mood, anxiety and behavioral disorders, as well as addiction. One of my areas of specialty is ADHD for which I have had specialized training. I am currently a staff physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and was previously Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Pediatrics at USC and an attending physician at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.
(310) 929-6912 View (310) 929-6912
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Ellen Akemi Machikawa
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Ellen Machikawa specializes in comprehensive psychiatric care, excelling in geriatric psychiatry, acute distress, chronic mental illnesses, substance abuse, and HIV-related concerns.
Dr. Ellen Akemi Machikawa, MD, is a Board Certified Psychiatrist also practicing at SavantCare-Rancho Santa Margarita (Phone: 949 490-6362), SavantCare-Orange (Phone: 657 657-7673 ) and SavantCare-Long Beach (Phone: 559 550-1764). Dr. Ellen Machikawa's ideal client seeks compassionate psychiatric care, spanning geriatric patients facing complex mental health challenges to individuals with acute psychiatric distress. These clients value comprehensive evaluations, collaborative treatment plans, and a multidisciplinary approach. They aspire to enhance their mental well-being, seeking support for chronic mental conditions
Ellen Machikawa specializes in comprehensive psychiatric care, excelling in geriatric psychiatry, acute distress, chronic mental illnesses, substance abuse, and HIV-related concerns.
Dr. Ellen Akemi Machikawa, MD, is a Board Certified Psychiatrist also practicing at SavantCare-Rancho Santa Margarita (Phone: 949 490-6362), SavantCare-Orange (Phone: 657 657-7673 ) and SavantCare-Long Beach (Phone: 559 550-1764). Dr. Ellen Machikawa's ideal client seeks compassionate psychiatric care, spanning geriatric patients facing complex mental health challenges to individuals with acute psychiatric distress. These clients value comprehensive evaluations, collaborative treatment plans, and a multidisciplinary approach. They aspire to enhance their mental well-being, seeking support for chronic mental conditions
(657) 571-3591 View (657) 571-3591
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Genesis Javaherian
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90001  (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Gene, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in diverse settings, including hospitals, community clinics, private practice and academic research. I received my degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and specialize in psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and substance use.
Hi, I’m Gene, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in diverse settings, including hospitals, community clinics, private practice and academic research. I received my degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and specialize in psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and substance use.
(415) 417-1929 View (415) 417-1929
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What is the best therapy for addiction?

Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?

The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.