Alcohol Use Therapists in Orange, CA
I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist whose passion is to connect with people and join them in their journey of growth and healing. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space centered around compassion, acceptance, and change. I have several years of experience working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and Christian counseling. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered, and attachment-based theories. I work with all ages from adolescents to seniors, and in any life transitional period. I provide bilingual & bicultural therapy, hablo espanol y puedo conducir terapia en espanol.
I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist whose passion is to connect with people and join them in their journey of growth and healing. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space centered around compassion, acceptance, and change. I have several years of experience working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and Christian counseling. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered, and attachment-based theories. I work with all ages from adolescents to seniors, and in any life transitional period. I provide bilingual & bicultural therapy, hablo espanol y puedo conducir terapia en espanol.
I am a licensed Psychologist in California since Feb 2011. I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I got my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2005 from CGI. I am bilingual and have over 15 years of experience in several clinical settings, including: college counseling center, private setting, community outpatient rehab center and in prison mental health facility. I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist. In this therapeutic journey, the patient will gain insight into their current thought process/outlook, that has resulted in their daily pattern of behaviors/decisions.
I am a licensed Psychologist in California since Feb 2011. I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I got my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2005 from CGI. I am bilingual and have over 15 years of experience in several clinical settings, including: college counseling center, private setting, community outpatient rehab center and in prison mental health facility. I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist. In this therapeutic journey, the patient will gain insight into their current thought process/outlook, that has resulted in their daily pattern of behaviors/decisions.
Life is full of many challenging transitions which can seem daunting on our own. I am here to support you, guide you, and walk alongside with you in your journey of exploration, creativity, and healthy long-lasting changes. I encourage you to give yourself this space of serenity and challenge yourself to understand yourself at a deeper level. If you feel you have no other way out, know you are not alone. I am here to help you through this difficult time. Often our most difficult thoughts, our darkest moments are just those, thoughts and moments. Often it's our brain's immense ability to try and problem solve but in unproductive ways
Life is full of many challenging transitions which can seem daunting on our own. I am here to support you, guide you, and walk alongside with you in your journey of exploration, creativity, and healthy long-lasting changes. I encourage you to give yourself this space of serenity and challenge yourself to understand yourself at a deeper level. If you feel you have no other way out, know you are not alone. I am here to help you through this difficult time. Often our most difficult thoughts, our darkest moments are just those, thoughts and moments. Often it's our brain's immense ability to try and problem solve but in unproductive ways
Helix Counseling & Coaching Services Samar Tehrai
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LSATP, CATCIV, CSAC
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92666
Helping you find your path, your reasons, and desires are the focus of my treatment approach. I believe treatment is a path and together we can walk along your discoveries to recover from addiction, that is my commitment to you. I have extensive experience in addiction counseling/co-occurring disorders. I believe in the disease model of addiction and the family model, and recognize that by strengthening the family structure, families live healthier lives. I also recognize that addictions can be a learned behavior which can be controlled. For that, I view the 12 step model as support for treatment.
Helping you find your path, your reasons, and desires are the focus of my treatment approach. I believe treatment is a path and together we can walk along your discoveries to recover from addiction, that is my commitment to you. I have extensive experience in addiction counseling/co-occurring disorders. I believe in the disease model of addiction and the family model, and recognize that by strengthening the family structure, families live healthier lives. I also recognize that addictions can be a learned behavior which can be controlled. For that, I view the 12 step model as support for treatment.
I have 25 years of experience with trauma with adults, children and adolescents assisting them to process their trauma, learn to cope with symptoms that interfere with their lives and learn to live a healthy life and accomplish their dreams and goals. I offer family therapy and couples counseling in my practice.
I have 25 years of experience with trauma with adults, children and adolescents assisting them to process their trauma, learn to cope with symptoms that interfere with their lives and learn to live a healthy life and accomplish their dreams and goals. I offer family therapy and couples counseling in my practice.
Carlos A Alcantara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92867
You cannot change what you don't understand. It's the lack of knowledge and understanding that many times leads to subconscious self-sabotage or intentional poor choices. I can help you gain insight that will not only help you understand your circumstances, but transform them. What I do is help redefine who you are so that when you attain that transformation, the changes you seek come naturally. How? By discovering your true identity, showing you who God designed you to be, and teach you how to make that truth louder and stronger than the "truth" of your daily living.
You cannot change what you don't understand. It's the lack of knowledge and understanding that many times leads to subconscious self-sabotage or intentional poor choices. I can help you gain insight that will not only help you understand your circumstances, but transform them. What I do is help redefine who you are so that when you attain that transformation, the changes you seek come naturally. How? By discovering your true identity, showing you who God designed you to be, and teach you how to make that truth louder and stronger than the "truth" of your daily living.
Jenna Samuels
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92868 (Online Only)
The world may feel chaotic, but it doesn’t have to be! To those around you, you have a successful & fulfilling life. You are happy, friendly, & reliable. You appear to have things under control. But on the inside, you don't feel good enough. In fact, you don’t even recognize yourself anymore. It is exhausting to give so much to everyone else & still feel like you are struggling to take care of yourself. Your relationships, both romantic & platonic, are suffering. Some days feel easier to tackle than others, yet you feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, & want so badly to feel the way you once felt. It's time to reframe your perspective.
The world may feel chaotic, but it doesn’t have to be! To those around you, you have a successful & fulfilling life. You are happy, friendly, & reliable. You appear to have things under control. But on the inside, you don't feel good enough. In fact, you don’t even recognize yourself anymore. It is exhausting to give so much to everyone else & still feel like you are struggling to take care of yourself. Your relationships, both romantic & platonic, are suffering. Some days feel easier to tackle than others, yet you feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, & want so badly to feel the way you once felt. It's time to reframe your perspective.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a strong backround in extended family systems therapy, as well as many other modes that support, strengthen, & educate clients to faciltate insight/change. I have trained and worked in this venue for over 26 years, working extensively with individuals, families, and couples. My professional practice, public school, and college teaching experience has given me a broad base, yeilding unique strengths in helping individuals/families from all walks of life. I treat addiction, adult children of alcoholics, and issues sprecific to those in the military and others who serve our community.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a strong backround in extended family systems therapy, as well as many other modes that support, strengthen, & educate clients to faciltate insight/change. I have trained and worked in this venue for over 26 years, working extensively with individuals, families, and couples. My professional practice, public school, and college teaching experience has given me a broad base, yeilding unique strengths in helping individuals/families from all walks of life. I treat addiction, adult children of alcoholics, and issues sprecific to those in the military and others who serve our community.
If you are in search of a healing and reconciliation process based upon restoring authenticity, resetting connections (with God, oneself, and others) and establishing true inner freedom, consider reaching out to me. I address mental health symptoms by incorporating innovative "quantum" relationship technologies fostering healthy exchanges, breaking generational curses, and liberating individuals from all kinds of addiction/bondage. Witnessing clients transition from pain and despair to sovereignty and joy is a profound honor. Before establishing myself as a psychologist, I served as a master's level therapist over 30 years
If you are in search of a healing and reconciliation process based upon restoring authenticity, resetting connections (with God, oneself, and others) and establishing true inner freedom, consider reaching out to me. I address mental health symptoms by incorporating innovative "quantum" relationship technologies fostering healthy exchanges, breaking generational curses, and liberating individuals from all kinds of addiction/bondage. Witnessing clients transition from pain and despair to sovereignty and joy is a profound honor. Before establishing myself as a psychologist, I served as a master's level therapist over 30 years
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Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
Tonia Lee Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92868
Thirteen years ago, I found myself struggling with addiction. Through treatment, therapy, and recovery group participation, I was able to rebuild my life and connect with the best parts of myself. I decided to return to school and dedicate my life to helping others in their healing journeys. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals who struggle with substance use disorders and mental health issues. I am certified in dialectical behavior therapy and passionate about helping clients make positive growth changes. My job is to work myself out of a job by helping people identify and achieve goals.
Thirteen years ago, I found myself struggling with addiction. Through treatment, therapy, and recovery group participation, I was able to rebuild my life and connect with the best parts of myself. I decided to return to school and dedicate my life to helping others in their healing journeys. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals who struggle with substance use disorders and mental health issues. I am certified in dialectical behavior therapy and passionate about helping clients make positive growth changes. My job is to work myself out of a job by helping people identify and achieve goals.
Lives Renewed Counseling Services -EMDR Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92867 (Online Only)
Perhaps you are visiting today to obtain answers to confusion, peace in the torment, clarity from the chaos, healing from the pain. Maybe you just want someone to understand your pain. You might be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or hopeless. Whatever your reasoning may be, I am dedicated to help you achieve hope and healing. Thank you for taking the first step to work toward your personal healing journey. I am passionate about understanding, accepting, and empathyzing with my clients. I approach therapy holistically, which encompasses spirit, body, and mind.
Perhaps you are visiting today to obtain answers to confusion, peace in the torment, clarity from the chaos, healing from the pain. Maybe you just want someone to understand your pain. You might be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or hopeless. Whatever your reasoning may be, I am dedicated to help you achieve hope and healing. Thank you for taking the first step to work toward your personal healing journey. I am passionate about understanding, accepting, and empathyzing with my clients. I approach therapy holistically, which encompasses spirit, body, and mind.
It seems that whenever, and in whatever ways we are suffering, we have become stuck in a pattern that reflects a limited sense of ourselves, having lost track of who we are meant to be. Through use of a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, together we find ways to create a greater sense of wholeness and inner freedom.
It seems that whenever, and in whatever ways we are suffering, we have become stuck in a pattern that reflects a limited sense of ourselves, having lost track of who we are meant to be. Through use of a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, together we find ways to create a greater sense of wholeness and inner freedom.
I’m Nathan. My philosophy as a therapist has been encapsulated by the following words of Carl Rogers — “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” This speaks to the idea that true growth and self-improvement come from a deep understanding and acceptance of oneself. By acknowledging and embracing all aspects of ourselves—including our weaknesses, internal biases, past traumas, and triggers—we create the foundation for genuine transformation. Only by being honest and genuine with ourselves can we transcend our former selves and become more than we are.
I’m Nathan. My philosophy as a therapist has been encapsulated by the following words of Carl Rogers — “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” This speaks to the idea that true growth and self-improvement come from a deep understanding and acceptance of oneself. By acknowledging and embracing all aspects of ourselves—including our weaknesses, internal biases, past traumas, and triggers—we create the foundation for genuine transformation. Only by being honest and genuine with ourselves can we transcend our former selves and become more than we are.
Andrew Yuk Yeung Liu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92868
Coping with life's changes can be overwhelming, especially when societal, familial, and personal expectations weigh on you. We all aspire to lead fulfilling lives and find happiness once more, but we are often expected to be grateful, to stop complaining, and to not talk about our feelings. So many of us feel these challenges but believe we’re the only ones. I was born in Hong Kong and came to the U.S. during my teenage years. Learning a new culture and speaking a different language while expected to be successful. Having support makes a world of difference. 请在页面上按“中文”以中文阅读我的简介
Coping with life's changes can be overwhelming, especially when societal, familial, and personal expectations weigh on you. We all aspire to lead fulfilling lives and find happiness once more, but we are often expected to be grateful, to stop complaining, and to not talk about our feelings. So many of us feel these challenges but believe we’re the only ones. I was born in Hong Kong and came to the U.S. during my teenage years. Learning a new culture and speaking a different language while expected to be successful. Having support makes a world of difference. 请在页面上按“中文”以中文阅读我的简介
Christians from all over Orange County have been referred to me from their churches. I specialize in all family relationships and love to do marriage counseling,healing past wounds of abuse, painful childhoods, angry children & teens,fears, anxiety, depression, grief,blended family stress and issues affecting your relationship with God.
Christians from all over Orange County have been referred to me from their churches. I specialize in all family relationships and love to do marriage counseling,healing past wounds of abuse, painful childhoods, angry children & teens,fears, anxiety, depression, grief,blended family stress and issues affecting your relationship with God.
Hi, I am Hiroko. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Drama Therapist. If you are struggling with depression, social/general anxiety, effects of childhood trauma, low self-esteem, grief and/or other challenges in life, I'm here to help. You don't have to struggle alone. I have experience of working with a wide range of clients, between the ages of 5 and 101 years old, facing various challenges in life. I feel particularly passionate about supporting and empowering survivors of childhood abuse, who might have felt unheard or silenced for many years.
Hi, I am Hiroko. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Drama Therapist. If you are struggling with depression, social/general anxiety, effects of childhood trauma, low self-esteem, grief and/or other challenges in life, I'm here to help. You don't have to struggle alone. I have experience of working with a wide range of clients, between the ages of 5 and 101 years old, facing various challenges in life. I feel particularly passionate about supporting and empowering survivors of childhood abuse, who might have felt unheard or silenced for many years.
Brianna Evans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been practicing at LifeStance Health since 2020. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Master's Degree in Social Work and has over 7 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings with the adult and older adult population. Brianna believes in a strength-based, holistic approach that incorporates the individuals's self-awareness and personal growth.
Brianna Evans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been practicing at LifeStance Health since 2020. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Master's Degree in Social Work and has over 7 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings with the adult and older adult population. Brianna believes in a strength-based, holistic approach that incorporates the individuals's self-awareness and personal growth.
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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.