Alcohol Use Therapists in Montrose, CA
Counseling Services In Montrose
Marriage & Family Therapist, CSAC, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montrose, CA 91020
My specific areas of training and practice have included: adults, adolescents, and couples. I also have experience with crisis intervention in L.A. County ERs and critical incident stress debriefing for EAP employees. I have worked for Inpatient/Outpatient hospitals; Community-based Mental Health clinics; Ventura County Jail; Residential substance abuse treatment facilities; high schools; as well as my private practice, counseling a diverse population. I have been on Medical Staff at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Sherman Oaks Hospital, Encino Hospital, and Aurora Charter Oaks Hospital.
My specific areas of training and practice have included: adults, adolescents, and couples. I also have experience with crisis intervention in L.A. County ERs and critical incident stress debriefing for EAP employees. I have worked for Inpatient/Outpatient hospitals; Community-based Mental Health clinics; Ventura County Jail; Residential substance abuse treatment facilities; high schools; as well as my private practice, counseling a diverse population. I have been on Medical Staff at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Sherman Oaks Hospital, Encino Hospital, and Aurora Charter Oaks Hospital.
Cheryl Tarnofsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montrose, CA 91020 (Online Only)
To an outsider, your life might look pretty good, but deep down inside you feel dissatisfied, disconnected, and unlovable. You give your all to others, and yet your own tank feels empty. You stay really busy (too busy!) to avoid feeling anything unpleasant and to distract from the self-doubting voices in your head. It's so difficult to get what you need when you feel like you don't even deserve it.
To an outsider, your life might look pretty good, but deep down inside you feel dissatisfied, disconnected, and unlovable. You give your all to others, and yet your own tank feels empty. You stay really busy (too busy!) to avoid feeling anything unpleasant and to distract from the self-doubting voices in your head. It's so difficult to get what you need when you feel like you don't even deserve it.
Life can be hard. Especially for teens, parents, and adults feeling overwhelmed & disconnected with the world around them. It’s common to struggle navigating the pressures of school, work, relationships and the endless list of expectations. Understandably, many learn to shut-down, avoid, get angry, or find various unhelpful means to escape. This can lead to intense feelings of regret, poor self-esteem, guilt, or shame. When left untreated, it can create long-term struggles such as depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship stress.
Life can be hard. Especially for teens, parents, and adults feeling overwhelmed & disconnected with the world around them. It’s common to struggle navigating the pressures of school, work, relationships and the endless list of expectations. Understandably, many learn to shut-down, avoid, get angry, or find various unhelpful means to escape. This can lead to intense feelings of regret, poor self-esteem, guilt, or shame. When left untreated, it can create long-term struggles such as depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship stress.
David Ibrahim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC , E500RYT, EMDR, ISTDP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montrose, CA 91020
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
Stephenie H Lievense
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montrose, CA 91020
Is your relationship trapped in a pattern of anger, resentment and withdrawal? Are you tired of feeling like your worst version of yourself within your most precious relationship? There is a way out. Working together, we will uncover early painful experiences and the resulting coping behaviors that cause destruction in your relationships with others and with yourself. My hope is that our time together will restore you both to your best selves, allowing you and your partner come back to one another - not in the old way, but in a new way that offers long term connection and safety together.
Is your relationship trapped in a pattern of anger, resentment and withdrawal? Are you tired of feeling like your worst version of yourself within your most precious relationship? There is a way out. Working together, we will uncover early painful experiences and the resulting coping behaviors that cause destruction in your relationships with others and with yourself. My hope is that our time together will restore you both to your best selves, allowing you and your partner come back to one another - not in the old way, but in a new way that offers long term connection and safety together.
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Nicholas Charles Russi
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC-S, CCS, ICAADC
Verified Verified
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how you’re feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can be extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.
**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how you’re feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can be extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.
Dr. Alonie Butler is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2010. Dr. Butler provides a supportive environment in order to explore conflicts, find meaning, and to explore the journey of reaching your goals. The therapeutic relationship that develops in sessions is unique in effort to address internal conflicts that interfere with daily life and ability to solve problems due to unconscious and/or conscious stressors. Therefore, Dr. Butler provides Cognitive Behavior Therapy in effort to help explore how we get stuck in a rut with our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Dr. Alonie Butler is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2010. Dr. Butler provides a supportive environment in order to explore conflicts, find meaning, and to explore the journey of reaching your goals. The therapeutic relationship that develops in sessions is unique in effort to address internal conflicts that interfere with daily life and ability to solve problems due to unconscious and/or conscious stressors. Therefore, Dr. Butler provides Cognitive Behavior Therapy in effort to help explore how we get stuck in a rut with our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Are you struggling to understand who you are and why you do the things that you do? Then let me help you gain insight into your behaviors. This way the better life that you seek can become a reality. Learn how to enjoy life and live in the moment. The current clients that I work with enjoy my caring and non-judgmental attitude, as well as my humor and years of experience.
Are you struggling to understand who you are and why you do the things that you do? Then let me help you gain insight into your behaviors. This way the better life that you seek can become a reality. Learn how to enjoy life and live in the moment. The current clients that I work with enjoy my caring and non-judgmental attitude, as well as my humor and years of experience.
Keith Valone
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, MSCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
I am the Clinical Director of The Arroyos Treatment Centers. Our licensed clinical psychologists and board-certified psychiatrists offer integrated psychotherapy and medication management for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, OCD, psychosis, and substance use disorders. We provide in-person psychological and telehealth psychiatric services in metro Los Angeles and telehealth psychological and psychiatric services throughout California and Hawaii. We offer individual therapy, couples and family therapy, group therapy, psychological testing, and medication management. For more information, please call (877) 884-8272.
I am the Clinical Director of The Arroyos Treatment Centers. Our licensed clinical psychologists and board-certified psychiatrists offer integrated psychotherapy and medication management for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, OCD, psychosis, and substance use disorders. We provide in-person psychological and telehealth psychiatric services in metro Los Angeles and telehealth psychological and psychiatric services throughout California and Hawaii. We offer individual therapy, couples and family therapy, group therapy, psychological testing, and medication management. For more information, please call (877) 884-8272.
Are you feeling exhausted and wondering why certain patterns in your life seem to make things harder? Do you long to heal from the past and break free from cycles that no longer serve you? Perhaps life hasn't unfolded as planned, or you are struggling to connect with your partner, family, or others. I support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate challenging times. With the many stressors of daily life, it's easy to become stuck in unhelpful patterns or develop negative coping mechanisms. Together, we will work to identify your goals and collaborate on meaningful change.
Are you feeling exhausted and wondering why certain patterns in your life seem to make things harder? Do you long to heal from the past and break free from cycles that no longer serve you? Perhaps life hasn't unfolded as planned, or you are struggling to connect with your partner, family, or others. I support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate challenging times. With the many stressors of daily life, it's easy to become stuck in unhelpful patterns or develop negative coping mechanisms. Together, we will work to identify your goals and collaborate on meaningful change.
Maria Kasparian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2019. Maria believes in being with the client in the here and now moment and exploring the shadow parts. Her Jungian approach uncovers unconscious conflicts and facilitates self-realization through techniques like dream analysis, symbolic exploration, and deep therapeutic dialogues. Together you will engage in an open therapeutic relationship where Maria compassionately meets you where you are, helping you safely discover your true self and integrate disowned parts of yourself.
Maria Kasparian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2019. Maria believes in being with the client in the here and now moment and exploring the shadow parts. Her Jungian approach uncovers unconscious conflicts and facilitates self-realization through techniques like dream analysis, symbolic exploration, and deep therapeutic dialogues. Together you will engage in an open therapeutic relationship where Maria compassionately meets you where you are, helping you safely discover your true self and integrate disowned parts of yourself.
Ilhan Ali is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), who has been practicing since 2020. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles with a Masters in Arts in May 2020 focus in Clinical and School Counseling. Ilhan believes in humanistic, existential and behavioral approaches to meet each individuals needs to meeting their treatment goals. Her main areas of focus include psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and trauma-focused therapy. In her spare time, Ilhan enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, painting, journaling, and spending time with family and friends.
Ilhan Ali is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), who has been practicing since 2020. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles with a Masters in Arts in May 2020 focus in Clinical and School Counseling. Ilhan believes in humanistic, existential and behavioral approaches to meet each individuals needs to meeting their treatment goals. Her main areas of focus include psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and trauma-focused therapy. In her spare time, Ilhan enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, painting, journaling, and spending time with family and friends.
Seeking therapy is a courageous starting point for pursuing more fulfilling relationships and life experiences. Your past and present circumstances do not have to define your identity. It is normal to experience uncertainty as you begin this process but I am committed to providing a safe space to explore your unique needs at your own pace. I am confident that we can collaborate to identify goals, clarify obstacles, and develop effective skills to promote change and improve your quality of life. My approach is best described as warm, empowering, and non-judgmental, but active and direct. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions.
Seeking therapy is a courageous starting point for pursuing more fulfilling relationships and life experiences. Your past and present circumstances do not have to define your identity. It is normal to experience uncertainty as you begin this process but I am committed to providing a safe space to explore your unique needs at your own pace. I am confident that we can collaborate to identify goals, clarify obstacles, and develop effective skills to promote change and improve your quality of life. My approach is best described as warm, empowering, and non-judgmental, but active and direct. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions.
My clients often ask me, "How can I change this" in reference to a particular problem he or she might be having. My approach to treatment is to work closely with you in exploring and understanding the impact of your past with mindful attention to present problem solving. Therapeutic work requires a safe and confidential place to share your pain and struggles. Within this safe space, clients are often able to move forward and discover reasons behind self-defeating behaviors, resolve old issues, and become more authentic in present relationships.
My clients often ask me, "How can I change this" in reference to a particular problem he or she might be having. My approach to treatment is to work closely with you in exploring and understanding the impact of your past with mindful attention to present problem solving. Therapeutic work requires a safe and confidential place to share your pain and struggles. Within this safe space, clients are often able to move forward and discover reasons behind self-defeating behaviors, resolve old issues, and become more authentic in present relationships.
Tsoline Kouyoumjian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Canada, CA 91011 (Online Only)
I see couples all the time who love each other desperately but just can’t seem to make it work. Some couples put it this way: “It’s like we keep having the same fight over and over again and nothing ever gets resolved. We just have a big fight, followed by silence, and then we just go back to our daily lives without ever working through the issues until the next fight happens. I don’t know what’s happening or why it’s happening but it’s just awful.”
I see couples all the time who love each other desperately but just can’t seem to make it work. Some couples put it this way: “It’s like we keep having the same fight over and over again and nothing ever gets resolved. We just have a big fight, followed by silence, and then we just go back to our daily lives without ever working through the issues until the next fight happens. I don’t know what’s happening or why it’s happening but it’s just awful.”
Victoria Gutierrez-Kovner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Canada, CA 91011
Do you want to make changes in your life? Do you want to make healthy choices that will enable you to reach your full potential? Psychotherapy provides a healing relationship - a second chance at discovering our capacity to grow, to love, to reflect and to change how we react to the world around us. Through the connection of the therapeutic relationship, one is able to transform patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Today you are one step closer to creating positive changes in your life. It would be an honor and a privilege to join you on this journey!
Do you want to make changes in your life? Do you want to make healthy choices that will enable you to reach your full potential? Psychotherapy provides a healing relationship - a second chance at discovering our capacity to grow, to love, to reflect and to change how we react to the world around us. Through the connection of the therapeutic relationship, one is able to transform patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Today you are one step closer to creating positive changes in your life. It would be an honor and a privilege to join you on this journey!
Relationships can be tough. But they can also be a source of great connection and joy. Are you struggling in your most important relationships? Or having conflicting feelings about the people in your life? Maybe you're feeling anxious or depressed? Or struggling to understand the changes taking place with your child or adolescent? Whatever struggle you're facing, you don't need face them on your own.
Relationships can be tough. But they can also be a source of great connection and joy. Are you struggling in your most important relationships? Or having conflicting feelings about the people in your life? Maybe you're feeling anxious or depressed? Or struggling to understand the changes taking place with your child or adolescent? Whatever struggle you're facing, you don't need face them on your own.
Dr. Courtney Chappell
Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified Verified
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 (Online Only)
Therapy is a collaborative effort between myself and the individual. My goal is to use my training and expertise to assist individuals in increasing their ability to cope with life stressors and in achieving their goals. I believe wellness is about balance and maintaining nonjudgmental agreements with one’s self and in relation to others.
Therapy is a collaborative effort between myself and the individual. My goal is to use my training and expertise to assist individuals in increasing their ability to cope with life stressors and in achieving their goals. I believe wellness is about balance and maintaining nonjudgmental agreements with one’s self and in relation to others.
Diane Marie O'Donnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Fresno State University in 1992, with a Masters in Social Work. Diane has experience in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as in community based rural clinics. She has experience in crisis management, working with survivors of sexual assault, individuals with mood disorders. Diane has a strong background in CBT and DBT as well as Crisis Management. She is compassionate, dedicated and a strong advocate for the rights of those suffering from mental health conditions.
Diane Marie O'Donnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Fresno State University in 1992, with a Masters in Social Work. Diane has experience in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as in community based rural clinics. She has experience in crisis management, working with survivors of sexual assault, individuals with mood disorders. Diane has a strong background in CBT and DBT as well as Crisis Management. She is compassionate, dedicated and a strong advocate for the rights of those suffering from mental health conditions.
Dr. Valero was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, attended UCLA, Univ. of Nevada, Reno, and the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco to earn her doctorate. In addition to the specialties listed below, Dr. Valero has specialized study in depth psychology, psychodynamic therapy, Focusing, Existentialist psychotherapy, child psychology, dream interpretation, and integration of spirituality and psychotherapy.
Dr. Valero was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, attended UCLA, Univ. of Nevada, Reno, and the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco to earn her doctorate. In addition to the specialties listed below, Dr. Valero has specialized study in depth psychology, psychodynamic therapy, Focusing, Existentialist psychotherapy, child psychology, dream interpretation, and integration of spirituality and psychotherapy.
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
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 alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.