Substance Use Therapists in Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
Michael Ceccon
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92110 (Online Only)
My specialties include using culturally-responsive evidence-based practices to help you address sociocultural and systemic challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, OCD, codependency, career and performance challenges, coping skill development, grief, near-death experiences, chronic stress, and men’s issues.
Are you feeling frustrated, confused, stressed, depressed, or lost? Are you working to create more meaning, fulfillment, and happiness in your life? Living a human life means learning to live with the human condition. That means challenges with mortality, relationships, conflict, emotionality, suffering, and change, among others. Therapy can help you respond to life events that may be challenging and confusing, events you may not be equipped to address. It can support the development of insight and behavior change to navigate life challenges in novel ways.
My specialties include using culturally-responsive evidence-based practices to help you address sociocultural and systemic challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, OCD, codependency, career and performance challenges, coping skill development, grief, near-death experiences, chronic stress, and men’s issues.
Are you feeling frustrated, confused, stressed, depressed, or lost? Are you working to create more meaning, fulfillment, and happiness in your life? Living a human life means learning to live with the human condition. That means challenges with mortality, relationships, conflict, emotionality, suffering, and change, among others. Therapy can help you respond to life events that may be challenging and confusing, events you may not be equipped to address. It can support the development of insight and behavior change to navigate life challenges in novel ways.
Phuong Tang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
Are you someone who is trying to make a meaningful change in the world but is struggling to make significant changes in their personal life? You may be seeking therapy as a way to explore your past while understanding that it does not have to determine your future. I am an Asian American therapist who works with Asian Americans and other people of color who may identify as activists, creatives, immigrants, children of immigrants who struggle with adjustment disorder, PTSD, intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism and substance use.
Are you someone who is trying to make a meaningful change in the world but is struggling to make significant changes in their personal life? You may be seeking therapy as a way to explore your past while understanding that it does not have to determine your future. I am an Asian American therapist who works with Asian Americans and other people of color who may identify as activists, creatives, immigrants, children of immigrants who struggle with adjustment disorder, PTSD, intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism and substance use.
Sarah Izaguirre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
I have worked with children, teenagers, adults and families on a variety of issues including depression, PTSD, ADHD, substance use, anxiety, suicide, sexuality and grief.
Working with children, teenagers, adults, and families has been my priority for the past decade in order to help them develop the skills they need to build healthy lives. My goal is to create a safe environment in which individuals feel comfortable expressing themselves openly and free of judgment. I believe in working as a team in order to help each person develop insight in themselves and their situation, while cultivating their strengths, and highlighting their resiliency. When needed, I involve parents, families, psychiatrists, and physicians in order to ensure collaboration to increase the client's support within treatment.
I have worked with children, teenagers, adults and families on a variety of issues including depression, PTSD, ADHD, substance use, anxiety, suicide, sexuality and grief.
Working with children, teenagers, adults, and families has been my priority for the past decade in order to help them develop the skills they need to build healthy lives. My goal is to create a safe environment in which individuals feel comfortable expressing themselves openly and free of judgment. I believe in working as a team in order to help each person develop insight in themselves and their situation, while cultivating their strengths, and highlighting their resiliency. When needed, I involve parents, families, psychiatrists, and physicians in order to ensure collaboration to increase the client's support within treatment.
Hais Lindeman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
My specializations include individuals, families and relationships with co-occurring and complex mental health, substance use, problem gambling and personality disorders. Additionally, I have a special interest in women and couples who are experiencing a broad spectrum of fertility challenges, pregnancy losses, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, and postpartum concerns.
My specializations include individuals, families and relationships with co-occurring and complex mental health, substance use, problem gambling and personality disorders. Additionally, I have a special interest in women and couples who are experiencing a broad spectrum of fertility challenges, pregnancy losses, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, and postpartum concerns.
Tina Karimi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
Welcome! My name is Tina Karimi and I am an Afghan-American Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about working with couples and adults from various backgrounds who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. My goal is to help you identify your needs, gain insight through processing, and make the necessary changes with the appropriate tools. My approach is gentle, supportive, and collaborative. I have extensive experience working with couples facing relationship challenges and individuals with symptoms of anxiety and depression due to trauma.
Welcome! My name is Tina Karimi and I am an Afghan-American Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about working with couples and adults from various backgrounds who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. My goal is to help you identify your needs, gain insight through processing, and make the necessary changes with the appropriate tools. My approach is gentle, supportive, and collaborative. I have extensive experience working with couples facing relationship challenges and individuals with symptoms of anxiety and depression due to trauma.
Alexis Abbott
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. We may find ourselves following an unexpected path, unsure how to discover our place in the world. It is difficult to navigate life’s challenges and I want you to know that you don’t have to do this all on your own. I will bring a compassionate, nonjudgmental and empathetic energy to our sessions, while understanding that we all may need some encouragement at times. Together, we can work on issues related to trauma, relationships with others and ourselves, life transitions and changes, depression, anxiety and many other aspects of life that may be impacting you.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. We may find ourselves following an unexpected path, unsure how to discover our place in the world. It is difficult to navigate life’s challenges and I want you to know that you don’t have to do this all on your own. I will bring a compassionate, nonjudgmental and empathetic energy to our sessions, while understanding that we all may need some encouragement at times. Together, we can work on issues related to trauma, relationships with others and ourselves, life transitions and changes, depression, anxiety and many other aspects of life that may be impacting you.
Lorna Hecht
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
Is your concern a relationship dilemma? A problem with a child? Substance abuse, anxiety or depression? Symptoms-physical, emotional, or social-are embedded in relationship processes in the family. The goal is to modify the process, which can lead to a reduction in symptoms. When one person in a relationship makes the decision to "show up" in a more deliberate, thoughtful way, the dynamic will change. Any motivated client can become that person. I will lend a hand in your effort through an understanding of relationships and how tension spreads through anxious systems, affecting groups and individuals.
Is your concern a relationship dilemma? A problem with a child? Substance abuse, anxiety or depression? Symptoms-physical, emotional, or social-are embedded in relationship processes in the family. The goal is to modify the process, which can lead to a reduction in symptoms. When one person in a relationship makes the decision to "show up" in a more deliberate, thoughtful way, the dynamic will change. Any motivated client can become that person. I will lend a hand in your effort through an understanding of relationships and how tension spreads through anxious systems, affecting groups and individuals.
Yvette A Aguayo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
As a San Diego native, I am familiar and sensitive to the needs of the military, families of all cultures, as well as the court mandated client. I'm committed to the uplift of my community and am a child activist at heart. I'll empower you to lead YOUR definition of a successful life. Whether you're a veteran, anxiety-filled parent, or deciding the future of your marriage, you don't have to face this difficult time alone. I have 20+ years of experience to offer, including working with those who have been reluctant to initiate therapy in the first place.
As a San Diego native, I am familiar and sensitive to the needs of the military, families of all cultures, as well as the court mandated client. I'm committed to the uplift of my community and am a child activist at heart. I'll empower you to lead YOUR definition of a successful life. Whether you're a veteran, anxiety-filled parent, or deciding the future of your marriage, you don't have to face this difficult time alone. I have 20+ years of experience to offer, including working with those who have been reluctant to initiate therapy in the first place.
Melanie Collaco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Hi there and welcome! My name is Melanie "Mel" Collaco and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in San Diego, CA with over 10 years of experience in the social work field. I have worked extensively alongside with first responders and with adults primarily focusing on mood disorders, trauma symptoms, life transitions, relationship challenges and so much more.
Hi there and welcome! My name is Melanie "Mel" Collaco and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in San Diego, CA with over 10 years of experience in the social work field. I have worked extensively alongside with first responders and with adults primarily focusing on mood disorders, trauma symptoms, life transitions, relationship challenges and so much more.
Dolores Muradyan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Life is beautiful, but sometimes it can be overwhelming due to past or present traumas, relationship distresses, grief and loss, and lack of effective communication, leading to depression, anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. However, your current circumstances and struggles do not determine your future. Instead, they may be stepping stones for a brighter and happier future.
Life is beautiful, but sometimes it can be overwhelming due to past or present traumas, relationship distresses, grief and loss, and lack of effective communication, leading to depression, anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. However, your current circumstances and struggles do not determine your future. Instead, they may be stepping stones for a brighter and happier future.
Rachel Wein
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Feeling a wide range of emotions is normal! Actually, feeling all of our emotions serves a function in life. However, when certain emotions take over our minds, we may feel distress, discomfort, or feel “stuck.” As your therapist, I won’t judge your emotions, thoughts, or behaviors, but rather partner with you to make them more manageable. I also like to focus on adding meaningful engagement into my client’s life. We will work together to explore what makes life meaningful and worth living for you.
Feeling a wide range of emotions is normal! Actually, feeling all of our emotions serves a function in life. However, when certain emotions take over our minds, we may feel distress, discomfort, or feel “stuck.” As your therapist, I won’t judge your emotions, thoughts, or behaviors, but rather partner with you to make them more manageable. I also like to focus on adding meaningful engagement into my client’s life. We will work together to explore what makes life meaningful and worth living for you.
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Lauren Thibodeau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
Lauren is a genderqueer/trans male therapist who treats adults, couples, families, and adolescents, and is especially passionate in providing resources and care to the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. He works with various clients, and while trained in a range of treatment types, he strives to tailor her therapeutic approach to each person and their unique, individual needs.
Lauren is a genderqueer/trans male therapist who treats adults, couples, families, and adolescents, and is especially passionate in providing resources and care to the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. He works with various clients, and while trained in a range of treatment types, he strives to tailor her therapeutic approach to each person and their unique, individual needs.
Michelle Dean, PsyD - Well Being First
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Are you stressed, feeling overwhelmed by issues at work, issues with children, parents or your relationship? Do you and your partner have same argument over and over without resolving anything? Do you hide your emotional problems, not knowing where to turn to start feeling clearer and feeling better? Do you struggle with a life change, such as a losing a partner, that has turned your life upside down? Do you or your family member have a problem with drugs or alcohol?
Are you stressed, feeling overwhelmed by issues at work, issues with children, parents or your relationship? Do you and your partner have same argument over and over without resolving anything? Do you hide your emotional problems, not knowing where to turn to start feeling clearer and feeling better? Do you struggle with a life change, such as a losing a partner, that has turned your life upside down? Do you or your family member have a problem with drugs or alcohol?
Julien LaPierre
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
Hello, my name is Julien. I am an associate professional clinical counselor. I have a strong interest in helping clients struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and anyone who is just having a hard time getting through life. I have extensive experience working with clients with addiction and severe mental illness while working in community mental health. This experience taught me that as humans, we are more than the labels assigned to us and the symptoms we struggle with.
Hello, my name is Julien. I am an associate professional clinical counselor. I have a strong interest in helping clients struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and anyone who is just having a hard time getting through life. I have extensive experience working with clients with addiction and severe mental illness while working in community mental health. This experience taught me that as humans, we are more than the labels assigned to us and the symptoms we struggle with.
Stephanie Wallace
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
I thrive working with adult survivors of childhood trauma and the following symptoms that may accompany surviving childhood trauma such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, addiction, codependency, and other relationship issues. I also enjoy helping people process grief, loss, and life transitions. I work with identity issues and LGBTQIA+ community as well.
I thrive working with adult survivors of childhood trauma and the following symptoms that may accompany surviving childhood trauma such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, addiction, codependency, and other relationship issues. I also enjoy helping people process grief, loss, and life transitions. I work with identity issues and LGBTQIA+ community as well.
Dara Fedrow
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
Hello! I enjoy working with a wide range of individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, transitional issues, and relationship conflicts. I get to know people as individuals and cater therapy to your unique needs and goals. Using a trauma-informed approach, my goal in sessions is to create a safe and supportive container for you to explore difficult places within and external generational patterns that may dictate your life and relationships.
Hello! I enjoy working with a wide range of individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, transitional issues, and relationship conflicts. I get to know people as individuals and cater therapy to your unique needs and goals. Using a trauma-informed approach, my goal in sessions is to create a safe and supportive container for you to explore difficult places within and external generational patterns that may dictate your life and relationships.
Rocio Ocampo Giancola
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
Hi and thank you for visiting my page. Have you been feeling depressed, anxious or having trouble with relationships in your life? Have you been wanting to talk to someone about something heavy in your heart that burdens you but aren't sure. We ALL need support sometimes. This is the right place. I am committed to supporting your journey to peace, confidence and joy. Give me a call and let's talk briefly to see if this is a right fit. I am bilingual in English and Spanish.
Hi and thank you for visiting my page. Have you been feeling depressed, anxious or having trouble with relationships in your life? Have you been wanting to talk to someone about something heavy in your heart that burdens you but aren't sure. We ALL need support sometimes. This is the right place. I am committed to supporting your journey to peace, confidence and joy. Give me a call and let's talk briefly to see if this is a right fit. I am bilingual in English and Spanish.
Dr. Jainie Behling
Psychological Associate, MACP, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
I have been offering mental health services for close to twenty years and I have found it to be such an amazing tool that so many people can use for significant personal growth. I know it can feel lonely when we don't want to burden our loved ones with our pain, so by using therapy, we often experience the freedom of having a safe place to talk while also experiencing positive change. Please consider taking the next step with investing in yourself by reaching calling my office to schedule an appointment.
I have been offering mental health services for close to twenty years and I have found it to be such an amazing tool that so many people can use for significant personal growth. I know it can feel lonely when we don't want to burden our loved ones with our pain, so by using therapy, we often experience the freedom of having a safe place to talk while also experiencing positive change. Please consider taking the next step with investing in yourself by reaching calling my office to schedule an appointment.
Teal Berkowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
You want to appear like you have it "all together" but deep down are struggling to feel confident in who you are or to cope with challenging experiences in your past or present. You may be fed up with the overthinking, second guessing and anxiety getting in the way of living your best life. You never feel "good enough" & compare yourself to others. And you're ready for relief. You're ready to have meaningful relationships without your past getting in the way. You're ready to stop the choas in your mind. You're ready to feel confident. Most of all, you're ready to love yourself & be happy with OR without all the things.
You want to appear like you have it "all together" but deep down are struggling to feel confident in who you are or to cope with challenging experiences in your past or present. You may be fed up with the overthinking, second guessing and anxiety getting in the way of living your best life. You never feel "good enough" & compare yourself to others. And you're ready for relief. You're ready to have meaningful relationships without your past getting in the way. You're ready to stop the choas in your mind. You're ready to feel confident. Most of all, you're ready to love yourself & be happy with OR without all the things.
Adrian Belmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
If you are searching for insight and depth, you’re in the right place. My name is Adrian (he/him), and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with transgender, gender non-conforming, and queer adults and teens. My practice is centered on supporting individuals facing questions of gender exploration, sexuality, identity formation, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal conflict.
If you are searching for insight and depth, you’re in the right place. My name is Adrian (he/him), and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with transgender, gender non-conforming, and queer adults and teens. My practice is centered on supporting individuals facing questions of gender exploration, sexuality, identity formation, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal conflict.
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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
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 substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.