Drug Abuse Therapists in 92662
Tracy Kuhar Clinical Counseling and Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CM
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92662
As a client-centered and solution focused therapist, my practice has a clear focus on clients living with Dual Diagnosis, prior life traumas, PTSD, OCD, Mood Disorders, Anxiety and Depression, Undefined/ Defined Anger and challenges with Addiction. I work with couples, individuals, families and children in Orange and Los Angeles counties and surrounding areas. EMDR Trained.
As a client-centered and solution focused therapist, my practice has a clear focus on clients living with Dual Diagnosis, prior life traumas, PTSD, OCD, Mood Disorders, Anxiety and Depression, Undefined/ Defined Anger and challenges with Addiction. I work with couples, individuals, families and children in Orange and Los Angeles counties and surrounding areas. EMDR Trained.
Ken Graves
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92662
If you've tried therapy before and hasn't worked, I'm sorry. That sucks. Being vulnerable is not easy. Thank you for taking a look at yourself and being open to trying it again. I promise you that therapy DOES in fact work. If you are feeling the pressure to be everything to everyone take some time and let this be for you. On an airplane they recommend you put your mask on first before you help others. You are the most important part of your life and taking care of yourself is crucial for life success.
If you've tried therapy before and hasn't worked, I'm sorry. That sucks. Being vulnerable is not easy. Thank you for taking a look at yourself and being open to trying it again. I promise you that therapy DOES in fact work. If you are feeling the pressure to be everything to everyone take some time and let this be for you. On an airplane they recommend you put your mask on first before you help others. You are the most important part of your life and taking care of yourself is crucial for life success.
Laura Langley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92662 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, and major life changes. I use a blend of psychodynamic, humanistic, and existential modalities with an emphasis on developing mindfulness and increasing distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, and major life changes. I use a blend of psychodynamic, humanistic, and existential modalities with an emphasis on developing mindfulness and increasing distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
Dr. Waterman specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adults, teens, and families. She is experienced in treating mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, as well as substance abuse disorders in private practice and treatment centers. Dr. Waterman is also intensively trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an effective treatment for children with behavioral and emotional problems.
Dr. Waterman specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adults, teens, and families. She is experienced in treating mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, as well as substance abuse disorders in private practice and treatment centers. Dr. Waterman is also intensively trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an effective treatment for children with behavioral and emotional problems.
Pretending everything is fine is exhausting. Coping with everything life throws at you, juggling different roles, and trying to be all things to all people. You feel guilty and inadequate and worry that someday all those plates you're spinning will come crashing down. Maybe you're an amazing "somebody" who often feels like an invisible and overwhelmed "nobody." Or maybe if they see you, they will know that you're not enough. Your body is not enough. Your relationship is not enough. You're incapable of fixing everything yourself. You feel lost and alone, living in silent despair.
Pretending everything is fine is exhausting. Coping with everything life throws at you, juggling different roles, and trying to be all things to all people. You feel guilty and inadequate and worry that someday all those plates you're spinning will come crashing down. Maybe you're an amazing "somebody" who often feels like an invisible and overwhelmed "nobody." Or maybe if they see you, they will know that you're not enough. Your body is not enough. Your relationship is not enough. You're incapable of fixing everything yourself. You feel lost and alone, living in silent despair.
Dr Ann Kirlin, PsyD- ETT (Color/Light Therapy)
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92662
Establishing a solid therapeutic relationship includes safety, confidentiality, respect, validation, support, patience,hope and a clear focus of therapy goals. I am interactive and collaborative in therapy sessions, helping individuals explore unhelpful coping strategies, heal attachment disorders, & explore the psychodynamics of what is really causing trouble below the surface. I employ both experimental and empirically validated methods that have been developed from the studies of the neurobiology of attachment, trauma, consciousness and mindfulness, as well as complementary traditions of mind-body healing. Partnering with my patients in the transformational process produces resilency that is needed for substantial change.
Establishing a solid therapeutic relationship includes safety, confidentiality, respect, validation, support, patience,hope and a clear focus of therapy goals. I am interactive and collaborative in therapy sessions, helping individuals explore unhelpful coping strategies, heal attachment disorders, & explore the psychodynamics of what is really causing trouble below the surface. I employ both experimental and empirically validated methods that have been developed from the studies of the neurobiology of attachment, trauma, consciousness and mindfulness, as well as complementary traditions of mind-body healing. Partnering with my patients in the transformational process produces resilency that is needed for substantial change.
Now offering zoom sessions. And free 15 min zoom consultation, to see if we are a good fit. Do you have relationship issues and can't figure out why? Are you depressed because you feel like you have no purpose? Is your anxiety debilitating? I am here to help you work through what's keeping you from the freedom you are seeking. I help clients process and understand blocks in there life. Whether that may be an addiction, communication issues, or the deeper roots of something in your past. I believe the relationship between a therapist and a client begins with authenticity seek to create a space of safety for your healing process.
Now offering zoom sessions. And free 15 min zoom consultation, to see if we are a good fit. Do you have relationship issues and can't figure out why? Are you depressed because you feel like you have no purpose? Is your anxiety debilitating? I am here to help you work through what's keeping you from the freedom you are seeking. I help clients process and understand blocks in there life. Whether that may be an addiction, communication issues, or the deeper roots of something in your past. I believe the relationship between a therapist and a client begins with authenticity seek to create a space of safety for your healing process.
I have been a Counselor for 28 years and I feel so lucky to be able to help you on your journey. We all have times when a non-judge mental, compassionate professional can help us process and find clarity to move forward and assist in finding your highest good.
I have been a Counselor for 28 years and I feel so lucky to be able to help you on your journey. We all have times when a non-judge mental, compassionate professional can help us process and find clarity to move forward and assist in finding your highest good.
Affirming Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92662
The clinicians at Affirming Psychological Services are highly experienced in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression. All of our clinicians are also trained in treating the needs of the LGBT+ community, and many of our clinicians have lived experience as part of this community. We are conveniently located in Irvine, CA, and can provide both in person and telehealth services for you and your loved ones. We provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as psychological testing and diagnostic clarification services. We provide a safe, comforting environment and expert therapists to help you meet your therapeutic goals.
The clinicians at Affirming Psychological Services are highly experienced in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression. All of our clinicians are also trained in treating the needs of the LGBT+ community, and many of our clinicians have lived experience as part of this community. We are conveniently located in Irvine, CA, and can provide both in person and telehealth services for you and your loved ones. We provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as psychological testing and diagnostic clarification services. We provide a safe, comforting environment and expert therapists to help you meet your therapeutic goals.
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Drug Abuse Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.