Dual Diagnosis Therapists in Orcutt, CA

If you are struggling with an eating disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety/phobia, depression/ bipolar, chronic pain/ medical condition, sleep disturbance, or dual diagnosis/ substance abuse, you will find that my treatment framework allows you make considerable progress in symptom reduction each week. To bolster our in-person psychotherapy sessions, I provide email exchange throughout the week (at no additional cost) to help you make further progress toward your treatment goals. You will find me to be very accessible, knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective at addressing your specific therapy needs, and you will make important life changes more quickly than imagined.

Hello, my name is Susana Valdez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who works with individuals and specializes in adults who may be experiencing difficult life events, challenges or transitions. I practice a strength-based approach to therapy, focusing on each individuals' strengths and capacity for resiliency, while taking into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes. I am skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strength Based Therapy and Crisis Intervention.

I am a licensed professional clinician and I have worked in the field of addiction treatment for over 20 years. I have extensive experience in interventions, detox support, residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, life coaching, owning and managing sober living homes, working with the mentally ill, criminal justice system and the homeless population. I have amplified love and passion for those who suffer from the disease of addiction. I also specialize in addiction behaviors such as, gambling, pornography, sex and love addiction.

My collaborative approach to mental wellness allows for a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can tell their story, overcome challenges, find solutions, and develop their preferred story. The problem is the problem.

Do you find yourself struggling with being triggered in your daily life and having a hard time managing the triggers? Whether at home, at work or in your personal relationships? Do you sometimes experience fatigue, feelings of helplessness and find it hard to get through the day. Are you struggling with letting go of baggage from the past (ie: negative experiences growing up, at work, in your relationships, losses, etc.) and are in need of some healing and support.

Life can become very complicated and overwhelming, but through therapy things can improve. I work with people at all different stages of life, from late-adolescents to seniors. Helping people work through struggles in their lives. My hope is to help you identify your goals, be it concrete plans or changing your outlook on your situation, and gaining control of your emotions. Through our work I hope to help you increase your awareness of who you are and how you can live a more intentional and higher quality life.

Hello, I am Amber Workman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. My focus is working with individuals impacted by trauma, PTSD, OCD, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and trained in both cognitive and somatic approaches to providing Trauma-Informed care. I offer evidence-based practices to treat anxiety and OCD-related disorders with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). When treating trauma-related symptoms,

Are you struggling with emotional pain - depression, anxiety, relationship problems.Tired of feeling like a "victim" of your life rather than an active participant? Many people find themselves in an "existential crisis". By taking responsibility for your life, you can become empowered and take control. As a Humanistic-Existential therapist and because of my experiences, both professional and personal, there is an excellent chance I know exactly what you are going through and how to help you.

Navigating a relationship can be both rewarding and challenging. We understand that every partnership is unique, with its own set of dynamics, strengths, and areas for growth. Our role is to support you in not only addressing the immediate challenges you face but also in fostering a deeper, more resilient connection. Whether you’re struggling with communication barriers, experiencing frequent conflicts, or simply looking to enhance the quality of your relationship, we are here to provide guidance and tools tailored to your specific needs.

The mission of Elements Counseling is to offer therapy, psychoeducation and support to individuals, families, and youth. Elements help foster healthy behaviors and choices for those referred by our community partners, the judicial system, veteran affairs and through self-referrals. Elements offers youth, families, and individuals’ best practices and evidence-based treatments for those struggling with relationships, substance abuse, mental health, and personal crisis. Elements provides an array of services for the family and the community.

Failing to get help, many divorced people regret that they gave up too soon. As a marriage specialist for over two decades, you can trust that you are in the care of a competent advocate for your marriage. Every marriage faces the power struggle -it's supposed to happen. Too many quit their marriage at this crucial time. Not giving yourselves the opportunity to work through this painful stage could be a tragedy because this very stage carries the seeds of true character growth and healing. An affair, dishonesty, conflict, or stress can rob you of the feelings of attunement.