Substance Use Therapists in La Mirada, CA
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP
Verified Verified
La Mirada, CA 90638
Your life may be overwhelmed with feelings and thoughts that are unbearable. We strive to generate a process for you to discover and overcome barriers in your life that interfere with being content.
Your life may be overwhelmed with feelings and thoughts that are unbearable. We strive to generate a process for you to discover and overcome barriers in your life that interfere with being content.
I understand recovery in these areas and how it is easy to say "I'll deal with these later" only to find out when you do deal with them they were not as overwhelming as you thought! Fear is a major factor in getting help and shared by many others who have found solutions to their life by facing this fear of HOW DO I CHANGE and IS IT POSSIBLE?
Of course it is- we all know someone who have changed their lives for the better.
I understand recovery in these areas and how it is easy to say "I'll deal with these later" only to find out when you do deal with them they were not as overwhelming as you thought! Fear is a major factor in getting help and shared by many others who have found solutions to their life by facing this fear of HOW DO I CHANGE and IS IT POSSIBLE?
Of course it is- we all know someone who have changed their lives for the better.
Helping others has always been a passion of mine. Throughout the years I have truly enjoyed providing quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals from all walks of life. I have worked with various populations and age demographics. I have experience working with various types of multicultural couples; victims of trauma, anxiety, depression, and many other debilitating issues. I am here to be of service to you and therefore, I am available throughout the week and also provide Telehealth services.
Helping others has always been a passion of mine. Throughout the years I have truly enjoyed providing quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals from all walks of life. I have worked with various populations and age demographics. I have experience working with various types of multicultural couples; victims of trauma, anxiety, depression, and many other debilitating issues. I am here to be of service to you and therefore, I am available throughout the week and also provide Telehealth services.
Rebecca Langenwalter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mirada, CA 90638
If you are experiencing emotional distress on a regular basis, the strategies you are using to fix problems may need to be revised. Its time to seek help. I provide a supportive place for you to talk about the issues you are facing. In a collaborative and personalized approach, I help my clients gain insight and enact changes, leading to more intimate connections with the significant people in their lives. I provide short term and long term therapy for teens, couples, families, and individuals. My expertise includes addressing past trauma or loss, helping teens to find meaning, and couples to reconnect again.
If you are experiencing emotional distress on a regular basis, the strategies you are using to fix problems may need to be revised. Its time to seek help. I provide a supportive place for you to talk about the issues you are facing. In a collaborative and personalized approach, I help my clients gain insight and enact changes, leading to more intimate connections with the significant people in their lives. I provide short term and long term therapy for teens, couples, families, and individuals. My expertise includes addressing past trauma or loss, helping teens to find meaning, and couples to reconnect again.
Jozlyn Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSHR, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Mirada, CA 90638 (Online Only)
*I have immediate openings ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* EMDR (in-training) As a trauma informed therapist, I believe the most empowering feeling is finding your voice. By reflecting inward and making the the necessary changes we feel a sense of connection. I have spent many years building rapport with my clients from various traumas and background such as grief/loss, trauma and PTSD. I understand that building a safe therapeutic environment is essential in my therapy sessions.
*I have immediate openings ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* EMDR (in-training) As a trauma informed therapist, I believe the most empowering feeling is finding your voice. By reflecting inward and making the the necessary changes we feel a sense of connection. I have spent many years building rapport with my clients from various traumas and background such as grief/loss, trauma and PTSD. I understand that building a safe therapeutic environment is essential in my therapy sessions.
I believe that therapy is a sacred space where a client and therapist encounter to make transformative changes as a team. My indescribable joy as a therapist is to witness my clients rise from the misery of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting issues, and troubled relationships. These are my specialties guided by a principle that St. Irenaeus best describes, “a human fully alive is the glory of God.” I help clients connect with their inner potential and resources and build effective coping strategies specific to the personality, lifestyle, and predicament.
I believe that therapy is a sacred space where a client and therapist encounter to make transformative changes as a team. My indescribable joy as a therapist is to witness my clients rise from the misery of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting issues, and troubled relationships. These are my specialties guided by a principle that St. Irenaeus best describes, “a human fully alive is the glory of God.” I help clients connect with their inner potential and resources and build effective coping strategies specific to the personality, lifestyle, and predicament.
Dr. Levon Margolin (California Psychologist License# PSY24890) is a licensed clinical psychologist, board certified in medical psychology. Dr. Margolin received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology and his master’s degree in general psychology from Walden University. Dr. Margolin also received a post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology (MSCP) from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University. Dr. Margolin is board certified in medical psychology by the American Board of Medical Psychology (ABMP). Additionally, Dr. Margolin is a qualified medical evaluator (QME) in the state of California.
Dr. Levon Margolin (California Psychologist License# PSY24890) is a licensed clinical psychologist, board certified in medical psychology. Dr. Margolin received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology and his master’s degree in general psychology from Walden University. Dr. Margolin also received a post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology (MSCP) from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University. Dr. Margolin is board certified in medical psychology by the American Board of Medical Psychology (ABMP). Additionally, Dr. Margolin is a qualified medical evaluator (QME) in the state of California.
I have dedicated many years to advocating for mental health and raising awareness within my community. My passion lies in empowering clients through healing, hope, and self-care. I am committed to advancing God’s work with integrity, trust, and a vision for a better life. By assessing, diagnosing, and treating clients, I aim to enhance their quality of life and positively impact those around them. With my experience, I am confident that my efforts will benefit those who place their trust in me, as I have placed my trust in the Lord’s guidance.
I have dedicated many years to advocating for mental health and raising awareness within my community. My passion lies in empowering clients through healing, hope, and self-care. I am committed to advancing God’s work with integrity, trust, and a vision for a better life. By assessing, diagnosing, and treating clients, I aim to enhance their quality of life and positively impact those around them. With my experience, I am confident that my efforts will benefit those who place their trust in me, as I have placed my trust in the Lord’s guidance.
Hello, my name is Katrina Trinh, LMFT - 139557. I value a genuine and authentic encounter in therapy in order for clients to gain better self-awareness and acceptance of their own experiences. I focus on creating a safe environment for clients to process undesirable thoughts/feelings as well as trauma. I have worked a lot with children ages from 0-21 years old; in which my youngest client was 10 months old. I work with children with behavioral challenges, trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation. I provide individual therapy at home and in school-based settings.
Hello, my name is Katrina Trinh, LMFT - 139557. I value a genuine and authentic encounter in therapy in order for clients to gain better self-awareness and acceptance of their own experiences. I focus on creating a safe environment for clients to process undesirable thoughts/feelings as well as trauma. I have worked a lot with children ages from 0-21 years old; in which my youngest client was 10 months old. I work with children with behavioral challenges, trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation. I provide individual therapy at home and in school-based settings.
No matter if your relationship is ice-cold or erupting with conflict, Dr. Downing would love to help you attain peace, safety and intimacy. 46 Google & 23 Yelp five-star reviews show Christian Therapist Dr. Downing can restore and strengthen relationships. With 41 years of experience, he's also an expert in anxiety, depression and addiction problems. He's been an enormous help to women in abusive relationships and men with leadership, business, and love & intimacy issues.
No matter if your relationship is ice-cold or erupting with conflict, Dr. Downing would love to help you attain peace, safety and intimacy. 46 Google & 23 Yelp five-star reviews show Christian Therapist Dr. Downing can restore and strengthen relationships. With 41 years of experience, he's also an expert in anxiety, depression and addiction problems. He's been an enormous help to women in abusive relationships and men with leadership, business, and love & intimacy issues.
It really is time. Time to bring forward your strength to overcome your sadness and pain. Time to heal the wounds of trauma, chaos, and fear. Time to bring a peaceful balance to your day to day life. You can do this! We can do this! With some help and direction, some practice and patience, you can find positive, life changing results. We will work together; to develop behavioral strategies that can overcome your emotional challenges, build a more compassionate awareness of self and others, and bring clarity/ healing to the impact of past and present.
It really is time. Time to bring forward your strength to overcome your sadness and pain. Time to heal the wounds of trauma, chaos, and fear. Time to bring a peaceful balance to your day to day life. You can do this! We can do this! With some help and direction, some practice and patience, you can find positive, life changing results. We will work together; to develop behavioral strategies that can overcome your emotional challenges, build a more compassionate awareness of self and others, and bring clarity/ healing to the impact of past and present.
My name is Kathy Spencer, I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in California. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives and I am there to help them navigate their current concerns while also guiding them to rediscover their own internal strengths and resilience.
My name is Kathy Spencer, I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in California. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives and I am there to help them navigate their current concerns while also guiding them to rediscover their own internal strengths and resilience.
Ryan Mychal Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mirada, CA 90638 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hello, my name is Ryan Taylor. I have been practicing for the past six years, servicing a variety of groups of people. I hold dear to the belief that therapy is a vehicle for self-realization of the whole person. To achieve this, I believe that a person can work to be fully intuned with their mind, body and spiritual self. My approach as a therapist is Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Hello, my name is Ryan Taylor. I have been practicing for the past six years, servicing a variety of groups of people. I hold dear to the belief that therapy is a vehicle for self-realization of the whole person. To achieve this, I believe that a person can work to be fully intuned with their mind, body and spiritual self. My approach as a therapist is Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Daniel W. Puls
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mirada, CA 90639
Not accepting new clients
My greatest strength and professional interest as a therapist is working with adults from an interpersonal, psycho-dynamic perspective assisting men and women to gain insight and understanding of how their early relationships and emotional experiences have influenced behavioral/relational patterns impacting them today. I assist people in making self-determined changes in their lives in the areas of thinking, feeling and behaving: the three primary components of the human being and how each is expressed and manifested in relationship to others. Spirituality is supported and integrated as my clients are personally inclined.
My greatest strength and professional interest as a therapist is working with adults from an interpersonal, psycho-dynamic perspective assisting men and women to gain insight and understanding of how their early relationships and emotional experiences have influenced behavioral/relational patterns impacting them today. I assist people in making self-determined changes in their lives in the areas of thinking, feeling and behaving: the three primary components of the human being and how each is expressed and manifested in relationship to others. Spirituality is supported and integrated as my clients are personally inclined.
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My name is Angela La Luzerne and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California (and other states). I’ve been in the behavioral health field for 20+ years, working with clients from ages 16 to over 90 in a variety of settings. I specialize in mood disorders (anxiety, depression, etc.), life transitions, chronic pain, trauma, PTSD, as well as substance use and the many related challenges (codependency, relationship issues, relapse, family conflict, etc.). Currently, I work with clients statewide via telehealth.
My name is Angela La Luzerne and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California (and other states). I’ve been in the behavioral health field for 20+ years, working with clients from ages 16 to over 90 in a variety of settings. I specialize in mood disorders (anxiety, depression, etc.), life transitions, chronic pain, trauma, PTSD, as well as substance use and the many related challenges (codependency, relationship issues, relapse, family conflict, etc.). Currently, I work with clients statewide via telehealth.
My focus includes substance use disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, suicide, anger, self-esteem, aging, job/career, chronic health problems.
My name is Yoseline Bogna, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My preferred name is Yosie, and I use a collaborative client-centered approach to therapy, integrating skill building, mindfulness, and providing empathetic support. Client-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral, and trauma-focused therapy. I like to cultivate a safe space for open and honest discussion; I encourage feedback both from the client and the therapist. My preference is to have a clear, structured approach to sessions, with flexibility and understanding that each individual client has different needs.
My focus includes substance use disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, suicide, anger, self-esteem, aging, job/career, chronic health problems.
My name is Yoseline Bogna, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My preferred name is Yosie, and I use a collaborative client-centered approach to therapy, integrating skill building, mindfulness, and providing empathetic support. Client-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral, and trauma-focused therapy. I like to cultivate a safe space for open and honest discussion; I encourage feedback both from the client and the therapist. My preference is to have a clear, structured approach to sessions, with flexibility and understanding that each individual client has different needs.
My name is Kelly Lloyd, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. I have experience working with a variety of diagnoses and issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, domestic violence, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender identity. I have worked with diverse populations, including homeless and low-income adults, survivors of domestic violence, adolescents, and families. My approach is psychodynamic, strengths-based, and client-centered. I also like to incorporate practical tools to help my clients improve their daily lives.
My name is Kelly Lloyd, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. I have experience working with a variety of diagnoses and issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, domestic violence, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender identity. I have worked with diverse populations, including homeless and low-income adults, survivors of domestic violence, adolescents, and families. My approach is psychodynamic, strengths-based, and client-centered. I also like to incorporate practical tools to help my clients improve their daily lives.
I have worked with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and those who self-medicate with alcohol or other substances. I prefer working with individuals over the age of 18. I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood swings, thought disturbances, substance use, and physical disabilities. Therapy is challenging, and yes, I will push my clients. But I am supportive and encouraging in my approach, and I will only push them because I believe in them, and that they have the capability of achieving their greatest good.
I have worked with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and those who self-medicate with alcohol or other substances. I prefer working with individuals over the age of 18. I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood swings, thought disturbances, substance use, and physical disabilities. Therapy is challenging, and yes, I will push my clients. But I am supportive and encouraging in my approach, and I will only push them because I believe in them, and that they have the capability of achieving their greatest good.
I believe that counseling is a challenging but rewarding process that requires patience, honesty, and effort from all parties. My priority is establishing a safe, supportive, and trusting environment that fosters genuineness and unconditional positive regard for my clientele. Accepting that counseling is a collaborative process, if this relationship is not established, success in therapy is difficult to impossible. Believe that every person is unique, shaped not only by personal experiences but also by family and cultural stories and that they possess the strength and courage to improve their lives as desired.
I believe that counseling is a challenging but rewarding process that requires patience, honesty, and effort from all parties. My priority is establishing a safe, supportive, and trusting environment that fosters genuineness and unconditional positive regard for my clientele. Accepting that counseling is a collaborative process, if this relationship is not established, success in therapy is difficult to impossible. Believe that every person is unique, shaped not only by personal experiences but also by family and cultural stories and that they possess the strength and courage to improve their lives as desired.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples looking for sustainable changes in their lives and relationships. I have training and experience working with couples on problems related to communication, sexual intimacy, parenting and processing passed emotional struggles that influence the current relationship. I am also passionate about working with women's issues such as pregnancy and post-partum depression as well as body image issues, low self-esteem, difficulty setting boundaries, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual problems, adjustment issues, addiction, and many other mental health challenges.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples looking for sustainable changes in their lives and relationships. I have training and experience working with couples on problems related to communication, sexual intimacy, parenting and processing passed emotional struggles that influence the current relationship. I am also passionate about working with women's issues such as pregnancy and post-partum depression as well as body image issues, low self-esteem, difficulty setting boundaries, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual problems, adjustment issues, addiction, and many other mental health challenges.
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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.