Addiction Therapists in Monrovia, CA
Because I have had the opportunity to work in many venues,I have had vast experience working with families, couples and children/adolescence. Addiction is a family issue & not only affects the person using but the whole family unit. I work with the entire family whether the goal for them is to stay together or not...I guide them in the adjustment in whatever decisions they make.FEE DETERMINED ON SLIDING SCALE My motto is: IF YOU HAVE HOPE, YOU HAVE EVERYTHING!
Because I have had the opportunity to work in many venues,I have had vast experience working with families, couples and children/adolescence. Addiction is a family issue & not only affects the person using but the whole family unit. I work with the entire family whether the goal for them is to stay together or not...I guide them in the adjustment in whatever decisions they make.FEE DETERMINED ON SLIDING SCALE My motto is: IF YOU HAVE HOPE, YOU HAVE EVERYTHING!
Families who have been impacted by addiction, whether it is from substances or sex addictions are often left feeling hopeless.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. The troubles in our relationships can feel impossible to overcome. As a result feelings of depression, anger, and anxiety often occur. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I have helped many people overcome these debilitating emotions, improve their relationships, and move on to lead lives that are more fulfilling. My specialties include working with families, couples and individuals who have been impacted by addiction, childhood trauma, grief and loss, and change of life issues.
Families who have been impacted by addiction, whether it is from substances or sex addictions are often left feeling hopeless.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. The troubles in our relationships can feel impossible to overcome. As a result feelings of depression, anger, and anxiety often occur. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I have helped many people overcome these debilitating emotions, improve their relationships, and move on to lead lives that are more fulfilling. My specialties include working with families, couples and individuals who have been impacted by addiction, childhood trauma, grief and loss, and change of life issues.
Dedicato Treatment Center (Intensive Outpatient)
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PsyD, MHD, CATC-V, SUDCC, LAADC
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016
I overcame childhood physical and sexual abuse, 23 years of chronic drug addiction, homelessness, being shot in the head & stabbed 17 times.
Our Mission At Dedicato Outpatient Services is to provide responsible and comprehensive Intensive Substance Abuse Treatment that will enhance our patient’s ability to achieve optimal mental health and recovery from chemical dependency. We are dedicated to treat the whole person as well as the primary problem. We treat every patient, family, friend, and staff, with dignity and respect. We are licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services and accredited by the Joint Commission. We are among only 6% in the United States with this highest level of accreditation.
I overcame childhood physical and sexual abuse, 23 years of chronic drug addiction, homelessness, being shot in the head & stabbed 17 times.
Our Mission At Dedicato Outpatient Services is to provide responsible and comprehensive Intensive Substance Abuse Treatment that will enhance our patient’s ability to achieve optimal mental health and recovery from chemical dependency. We are dedicated to treat the whole person as well as the primary problem. We treat every patient, family, friend, and staff, with dignity and respect. We are licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services and accredited by the Joint Commission. We are among only 6% in the United States with this highest level of accreditation.
Therapy with me is all about your personal experience and our shared attempt to better understand that experience. My hope is for you to walk out of sessions feeling heard, enlivened and more insightful than when you walked in. I have been practicing as an LCSW for the past 6 years and much of my focus has been with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, life adjustments and addiction. After our first conversation we will make a plan to implement therapy in one of the following ways:
Therapy with me is all about your personal experience and our shared attempt to better understand that experience. My hope is for you to walk out of sessions feeling heard, enlivened and more insightful than when you walked in. I have been practicing as an LCSW for the past 6 years and much of my focus has been with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, life adjustments and addiction. After our first conversation we will make a plan to implement therapy in one of the following ways:
Denise Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
I worked with clients facing substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship, self-esteem, trauma, social skills, and grief.
Do you ever feel needing to speak with someone about what is going on your mind? Trying to process what is going on? Having relationships concerns with significant partners, friends, or family? Wanting to learn ways to cope with difficult feelings?
I worked with clients facing substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship, self-esteem, trauma, social skills, and grief.
Do you ever feel needing to speak with someone about what is going on your mind? Trying to process what is going on? Having relationships concerns with significant partners, friends, or family? Wanting to learn ways to cope with difficult feelings?
Katie (Caitlin) Staveley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016
Waitlist for new clients
My practice focuses primarily on the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, issues related to substance use, parenting difficulties, and challenges of emerging adults and adolescents.
Finding a therapist can be an overwhelming process, but reaching out for help is a courageous first step. I'm so glad you're here. With over 10 years of experience as a therapist, I am deeply committed to guiding individuals on their path towards emotional well-being and personal growth. My hope for you is to live each day with a sense of peace, despite the hardships life has thrown your way.
My practice focuses primarily on the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, issues related to substance use, parenting difficulties, and challenges of emerging adults and adolescents.
Finding a therapist can be an overwhelming process, but reaching out for help is a courageous first step. I'm so glad you're here. With over 10 years of experience as a therapist, I am deeply committed to guiding individuals on their path towards emotional well-being and personal growth. My hope for you is to live each day with a sense of peace, despite the hardships life has thrown your way.
Cecilia Ibarra
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016
In a safe and compassionate environment, I work with individuals, couples, and families facing challenges such as loss, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, trauma.
"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us." - Joseph Campbell. It's an honor to journey with you towards a better life. As your therapist, I guide you towards clarity and healing; towards your own truth. Reconnect to your authentic self! If you're a parent in need of support, a person on the autism spectrum, struggling with a relationship, an addiction, or perhaps just curious about personal growth, I'm here to support you!
In a safe and compassionate environment, I work with individuals, couples, and families facing challenges such as loss, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, trauma.
"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us." - Joseph Campbell. It's an honor to journey with you towards a better life. As your therapist, I guide you towards clarity and healing; towards your own truth. Reconnect to your authentic self! If you're a parent in need of support, a person on the autism spectrum, struggling with a relationship, an addiction, or perhaps just curious about personal growth, I'm here to support you!
Greg Wright
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
As an older member of the LGBTQ+ community, I know the effects of toxic shame and addiction first hand.
You’re beginning a new relationship and want to “get this one right,” or maybe you and your partner are surviving infidelity, want to open your relationship to others, or struggle with intimacy; I can help you communicate. You’re struggling with toxic shame after years of denying your sexuality and it keeps from connecting with others. We'll confront this together. You just lost your loved one to unexpected, traumatic death or long-term illness; I can hold your grief. You’re in addiction recovery and ready to process emotions; I can support you. I offer a safe, culturally sensitive space that is sex-positive and LGBTQ+ Affirmative.
As an older member of the LGBTQ+ community, I know the effects of toxic shame and addiction first hand.
You’re beginning a new relationship and want to “get this one right,” or maybe you and your partner are surviving infidelity, want to open your relationship to others, or struggle with intimacy; I can help you communicate. You’re struggling with toxic shame after years of denying your sexuality and it keeps from connecting with others. We'll confront this together. You just lost your loved one to unexpected, traumatic death or long-term illness; I can hold your grief. You’re in addiction recovery and ready to process emotions; I can support you. I offer a safe, culturally sensitive space that is sex-positive and LGBTQ+ Affirmative.
Chris Chandler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016
I specialize in Family Conflict, Teen Issues, Marital and Premarital challenges, and Sexual Addiction.
You might be a couple aiming to rebuild trust, a teen facing life's hurdles, or a guy navigating relationships, work, and thriving in life. Whether it's family conflicts, marital issues, or personal struggles like anxiety, depression, or sexual addiction, the need for understanding and healing is universal. Seeking tools for stronger connections? Looking for a therapeutic approach that's both genuine and resonant? Desiring an authentic journey? Together, we'll tackle these challenges, foster growth and inspire meaning.
I specialize in Family Conflict, Teen Issues, Marital and Premarital challenges, and Sexual Addiction.
You might be a couple aiming to rebuild trust, a teen facing life's hurdles, or a guy navigating relationships, work, and thriving in life. Whether it's family conflicts, marital issues, or personal struggles like anxiety, depression, or sexual addiction, the need for understanding and healing is universal. Seeking tools for stronger connections? Looking for a therapeutic approach that's both genuine and resonant? Desiring an authentic journey? Together, we'll tackle these challenges, foster growth and inspire meaning.
I like helping people find contentment and happiness in their lives. I believe it is important to understand one's self and one's personal values and to make choices that are positive and life-affirming. I have had extensive experience working with people having experienced trauma and loss, relationship problems, and who have substance abuse problems. Creative people are also one of my specializations. My training is primarily psycho-dynamic along with cognitive-behavioral orientation. I believe mindfulness, spirituality and forgiveness are ways of helping alter patterns of behavior that can keep us stuck in our lives.
I like helping people find contentment and happiness in their lives. I believe it is important to understand one's self and one's personal values and to make choices that are positive and life-affirming. I have had extensive experience working with people having experienced trauma and loss, relationship problems, and who have substance abuse problems. Creative people are also one of my specializations. My training is primarily psycho-dynamic along with cognitive-behavioral orientation. I believe mindfulness, spirituality and forgiveness are ways of helping alter patterns of behavior that can keep us stuck in our lives.
Erin Wurtemberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
Hey there. I'm Erin. Are you looking for a trustworthy presence to walk alongside you on the path towards change, healing, and purpose? I work with adults and kids whose challenges may relate to anxiety, depression, parenting, identity, trauma, spiritual wounding, and substance use. Are you wanting to develop your coping skills or your ability to experience your emotions? Are you curious about some of your behaviors or choices? Are you hoping to explore where you've been and determine where you're heading in your story? You’re the author. Let’s discover what’s next.
Hey there. I'm Erin. Are you looking for a trustworthy presence to walk alongside you on the path towards change, healing, and purpose? I work with adults and kids whose challenges may relate to anxiety, depression, parenting, identity, trauma, spiritual wounding, and substance use. Are you wanting to develop your coping skills or your ability to experience your emotions? Are you curious about some of your behaviors or choices? Are you hoping to explore where you've been and determine where you're heading in your story? You’re the author. Let’s discover what’s next.
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Relationships For Better: Individuals + Couples
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I have worked with individuals, couples and families to heal the wounds caused by addiction, conflict in families, grief and loss, trauma and living with chronic pain/illness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or are looking to improve your life? Life comes with a number of challenges ranging from chronic pain to relationship issues to depression and anxiety, which all can get in the way of living the life you want to live. Moving through these difficulties is hard enough as it is, so why not have someone to help you through the process?
I have worked with individuals, couples and families to heal the wounds caused by addiction, conflict in families, grief and loss, trauma and living with chronic pain/illness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or are looking to improve your life? Life comes with a number of challenges ranging from chronic pain to relationship issues to depression and anxiety, which all can get in the way of living the life you want to live. Moving through these difficulties is hard enough as it is, so why not have someone to help you through the process?
My name is Araina Lynn Hennen MSW, LCSW, PPSC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving the Bay Area. I completed my Master’s Degree in Social Work at Cal State East Bay in 2017. I also completed my Pupil Personnel Service Credential in 2016 at San Francisco State University. In 2021 I became Licensed in clinical social in the state of California.
My name is Araina Lynn Hennen MSW, LCSW, PPSC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving the Bay Area. I completed my Master’s Degree in Social Work at Cal State East Bay in 2017. I also completed my Pupil Personnel Service Credential in 2016 at San Francisco State University. In 2021 I became Licensed in clinical social in the state of California.
My name is Carrington Singmaster, I received my Masters in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I worked in a residential treatment center in Tucson, AZ assisting clients with Co-Occurring Disorders. Throughout my time accruing my hours for licensure I worked at the Ojai Unified School District as a psychotherapist assisting children K-12. In addition to currently having a private practice, I work for a nonprofit that employs the methodology called Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, where I incorporate horses into the therapeutic intervention.
My name is Carrington Singmaster, I received my Masters in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I worked in a residential treatment center in Tucson, AZ assisting clients with Co-Occurring Disorders. Throughout my time accruing my hours for licensure I worked at the Ojai Unified School District as a psychotherapist assisting children K-12. In addition to currently having a private practice, I work for a nonprofit that employs the methodology called Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, where I incorporate horses into the therapeutic intervention.
I work with the human psyche! WHETHER LIFE IS ON FIRE OR WHEN PAIN IS TOO STRONG TO BEAR OR IF YOU LOOK FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. My ideal client comes in in order to learn about how to tune with his or her psyche. Clients, in depth work, learn about the inner and outer relationships and how to connect with the things that lies underneath. I see clients who are looking for discovery of what exists beyond the behavior and their actions and who are willing to dive into learning about the forces that drive them.
I work with the human psyche! WHETHER LIFE IS ON FIRE OR WHEN PAIN IS TOO STRONG TO BEAR OR IF YOU LOOK FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. My ideal client comes in in order to learn about how to tune with his or her psyche. Clients, in depth work, learn about the inner and outer relationships and how to connect with the things that lies underneath. I see clients who are looking for discovery of what exists beyond the behavior and their actions and who are willing to dive into learning about the forces that drive them.
Relationships For Better: Individuals + Couples
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016
You want to thrive in your closest relationship: we're here for you. My name is Megan Lundgren, and I am the Director of Relationships For Better, a relationship counseling private practice based in Monrovia, in the San Gabriel Valley. My team of experienced and skilled therapists specializes in helping people navigate relationship hurdles with compassion and care. Relationships are the most important part of life: let's make them better, together.
You want to thrive in your closest relationship: we're here for you. My name is Megan Lundgren, and I am the Director of Relationships For Better, a relationship counseling private practice based in Monrovia, in the San Gabriel Valley. My team of experienced and skilled therapists specializes in helping people navigate relationship hurdles with compassion and care. Relationships are the most important part of life: let's make them better, together.
Affie Ghani
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
We all juggle many elements in everyday life which can become challenging and overwhelming in ways that lead to hardships or ailments in the form of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have years of experience helping couples, families, adolescents, and adults find strength within and build upon their own resilience and overcome emotional, mental, and relationship challenges. I'm also experienced working with cultural awareness, first and second generational children of immigrant parents.
We all juggle many elements in everyday life which can become challenging and overwhelming in ways that lead to hardships or ailments in the form of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have years of experience helping couples, families, adolescents, and adults find strength within and build upon their own resilience and overcome emotional, mental, and relationship challenges. I'm also experienced working with cultural awareness, first and second generational children of immigrant parents.
When life hasn't turned out the way you hoped, it's difficult to know where to go or how to make change. The decision to seek help can be a difficult process. Many times, it's much easier to sweep your struggles under the rug and put your personal happiness on the backburner. It will be my privilege and joy to work with you in developing a life path that will bring you happiness and joy. It will be my focus to help you identify the specific issues that you're struggling with, where they come from, and how to best change unhealthy patterns of living to improve your quality of life.
When life hasn't turned out the way you hoped, it's difficult to know where to go or how to make change. The decision to seek help can be a difficult process. Many times, it's much easier to sweep your struggles under the rug and put your personal happiness on the backburner. It will be my privilege and joy to work with you in developing a life path that will bring you happiness and joy. It will be my focus to help you identify the specific issues that you're struggling with, where they come from, and how to best change unhealthy patterns of living to improve your quality of life.
In these challenging times, many folks in the community are seeking safe spaces to heal and build meaningful relationships. At Healing Rhythms Mental Health, we are a diverse group of licensed clinical psychologists, psychology assistants and psychology doctoral students who embrace community and interconnectedness. The essence of our work is rooted in compassion, empathy and respect for multicultural identities and a wide range of therapy approaches which include holistic/traditional, psychodynamic, relational, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and existential therapies.
In these challenging times, many folks in the community are seeking safe spaces to heal and build meaningful relationships. At Healing Rhythms Mental Health, we are a diverse group of licensed clinical psychologists, psychology assistants and psychology doctoral students who embrace community and interconnectedness. The essence of our work is rooted in compassion, empathy and respect for multicultural identities and a wide range of therapy approaches which include holistic/traditional, psychodynamic, relational, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and existential therapies.
My name is Jenna Zucker, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults, specializing in depression, social anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have an eclectic approach utilizing Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, and Mindfulness-based modalities. My therapeutic approach is individualized to meet my clients where they are. Depending on the unique goals of each client, I often pull from Solution-Focused, Mindfulness-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Experiential Modalities.
My name is Jenna Zucker, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults, specializing in depression, social anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have an eclectic approach utilizing Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, and Mindfulness-based modalities. My therapeutic approach is individualized to meet my clients where they are. Depending on the unique goals of each client, I often pull from Solution-Focused, Mindfulness-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Experiential Modalities.
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Addiction Therapists
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.