Addiction Therapists in Long Beach, CA

Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, angry, and overwhelmed? Do you continue to repeat the same patterns of being in unhealthy relationships, engaging in harmful behaviors that are not serving you in a good way, and continuously trying to find a way to numb the pain? I am a process-oriented and trauma-informed therapist who meets clients where they are at. I draw from the psychodynamic approach focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious to get to the root of the issue and explore defense mechanisms that have been adapted along the way.

Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed. I aim to collaborate with you and provide tools to decrease the challenging feelings you are currently facing and achieve a more integrated and balanced sense of self, leading to emotional healing and personal growth.

Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.

I work with adults; I specialize in anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, schizophrenia-auditory/visual hallucinations, bipolar, OCD, depression, panic attacks, BPD, self-harm (cutting), dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorders including alcohol/substance abuse/behavioral addictions, and multiple layers of issues (I am a certified SMART Recovery Facilitator). As a therapist, I value my client’s faith and/or spirituality and acknowledge how a person’s faith can significantly cultivate a positive outcome.

My name is Carolee Van Strien and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am licensed in both California and Hawaii. I have over 20 years of experience working with adults to help them live their best lives. I approach my clients with compassion and empathy. We will work together to determine the best approach to your therapy based on your needs. I specialize in Trauma Informed Care, depression, acute stress disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, adoption issues, substance use disorders, and physical illnesses and impairments.

Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.

I have been practicing in the mental health field for the past 10 years working within the medical and mental health care system.

My name is Danielle Gersh, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I am a people person. I believe relationships help build trust and I would like to get to know you, so I can better understand what approach fits your needs. I believe different approaches are effective for different folks, since "one size" does not fit all. We can explore your feelings that are holding you back, patterns of behaviors that are not working well for you, and/or focus on how to move past an unexpected event. We will work together to better understand your needs.

Scott Rowland is a clinically trained psychotherapist with over 20 years of working within culturally diverse communities throughout Los Angeles. He chose to complete both his Undergraduate and Master’s degrees at Antioch University, due to their intense focus on community engagement, cultural diversity and social justice. He began his career developing culturally sensitive prevention programs for LA Gay & Lesbian Center, eventually working with agencies throughout South & East LA, Hollywood & Long Beach. Through insight, empathy, and support, Scott is able to develop a safe trusting environment for the therapeutic process.

Now accepting new clients including individuals, couples and teens. Most of us are not born knowing how to navigate relationships, understand and manage our emotions or process our traumas. Many things throughout our life influence us and how we react and behave in different situations, however that doesn’t mean we can’t grow and develop as individuals. My goal is to help clients become confident in who they are through discovering their own self-worth and practicing self-compassion. We can work together to create a space where you can find the tools and support you are looking for during this period of your life.

Welcome! Thank you for considering me. You’ve taken the first steps towards the relief and clarity you deserve. Connecting with the right therapist is essential to the healing process and I hope to help in making your journey a lot lighter. I’m open and available to answer any questions you may have about the therapy process if this is your first time seeking help. I work with adults struggling to manage the grief of life that may show up in the form of anxiety, chronic stress, self doubt, shame, guilt and depression. I’m here to help you find or regain your power!

If you are struggling with sexual concerns, you have come to the right place. Some sexual concerns may include: low/high sexual desire, desire discrepancy, a sexless relationship, sexual difficulties (e.g. painful sex, early/delayed ejaculation), sexual trauma, rebuilding emotional and sexual intimacy, and unhealthy relationship patterns. Or perhaps you are struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors. You have realized that your sexual thoughts and behaviors are getting out of control, or you have discovered that your partner is compulsively using sex or porn. You are feeling understandably betrayed, hurt, angry, and confused.

I am a Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist in private practice in Long Beach, California working with individuals, couples, and families. As a Transmasculine person who uses the pronouns they/them/theirs, I am especially qualified and passionate about working with folks in the LGBTQIA+ Community and their allies. An eclectic therapist focused on the healing arts utilizing a wide variety of theories and techniques including Mindfulness, Somatic, Cognitive Behavioral, Existential and Gestalt to serve the diverse needs of my clients. I also supervise wonderful, skilled, and compassionate Associates who offer caring therapy on a scale.

In this often complicated, sometimes confusing world, it can be difficult to get through the rough spots to a more fulfilling life. That's why my gentle and supportive approach to therapy has helped so many individuals.

Life is full of big questions that we all struggle with at some point or another. Who am I? What do I want? Why do I feel, think, or do what I do? What’s the point? When we’re faced with these questions, a spark is ignited within us. Therapy is an opportunity to nurture that spark by exploring these questions with someone who can help you think through new perspectives and ideas to define an existence that is uniquely yours. It’s also an opportunity to connect with a person in an authentic, supportive, safe way.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Ph. D. in Depth Psychology. I specialize in working with men's issues. I help men overcome anger issues, anxiety and panic disorders, depression, midlife crisis concerns and help them learn to communicate their feelings more effectively to others. I also have extensive experience working with people who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and other life threatening illnesses. I am also adept at working with women and their various issues, such as relationships, parenting, life-threatening illnesses, and phase of life concerns.

I believe we all have the capacity to grow and experience joy. Access to this capacity is usually closer than we think. Talking to someone who is trained to HEAR you can unblock what is holding you back. Call me and we can talk about finding the answers within yourself. For the last 20 years I have had experience in helping people overcome many forms of suffering. Call me and take your first step toward feeling better, attending to things that are meaningful to you, and feeling whole again.

Hello, I'm Sonya Woods. I truly love what I do as I evoke hope, happiness and the belief that each person deserves to be their best selves. I listen and help others to dialogue openly without judgment, gain better understanding, and use coping skills for daily use. Does your visions & dreams match your life? If not, we can work towards helping you to work more in your purpose. I help you restore confidence in facing fear, balancing work/life including changes, turning negative mindsets into positive ones and assisting others to create a fresh start while focusing on your strengths and passions.

Happiness is a subjective experience. I have learned, and am continually in the process of learning more, about the field of positive psychology. Within this field, I will teach you tools to challenge negative thoughts, limiting beliefs, and addictive patterns. If you are struggling with any of these, you are not alone. If you are not necessarily struggling with these issues, but are seeking a different and more optimal path in life, I would also be very eager to assist you on your journey as well.