Substance Use Therapists in South Pasadena, CA

Personal growth is about transcending the part of us that is not okay, needs protection and has many problems with reality. With over 12 years’ experience in mental health and substance treatment, I offer experience and support for those dealing with co-occurring disorders including substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, or problematic behaviors resistance to change. If you are not enjoying the journey, we will start there in pursuit of finding a sense of wellbeing, happiness, and meaning after addiction, trauma or experiences that have brought you to this page. Looking forward to hearing from you.

I work with adults (individually and as couples) and with teens (individually or in family sessions with parents). I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and offer bilingual services to Spanish speaking clientele. With over ten years of experience, I have worked with clients of all ages, and am confident in the power of therapy to foster insight and emotional healing. My goal is to honor each person's unique story while respecting the range of cultural experiences that shape us. I I would be honored to join you in moving toward positive change.

I am most comfortable engaging clients who may have familiarity with overwhelming sensations about life, in general, or an inability to manage daily life, relationships, family, academic, and work experiences. I aim to establish and maintain rapport through effective working relationships, offering psychoeducation related to life transitions by setting attainable goals that build upon healthy inclusive, and supportive connections.

Hello! I take a warm and direct approach to therapy as we journey through examining your life. I believe that exploring our core beliefs, relationships, and inner drives can lead to deeper connections to life and to others. I believe you have strengths you haven’t yet recognized in yourself; I believe in your ability to feel grounded, more connected, at ease and whole.

Your path may have become difficult to navigate or there may be things that you are challenged with in your life. We can all benefit from help but asking for help sometimes can be difficult. Together we can work to uncover and discover a deeper, more aware and authentic self. There are solutions to the problems or challenges you are facing. As a therapist, I have several years experience working with individuals and family members affected by addictive patterns, substance use and abuse, depression, anxiety and trauma. I also have experience working with couples or individuals dealing with various marital/relationship challenges.

Are you struggling to process depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, and trauma? These emotional ruptures can cause major disruptions in our lives. The work to process these types of life events is multifaceted, and I can help you identify your feelings and potential relational patterns, build tolerance and acceptance around challenging ones, and set meaningful goals. In order to do so, I utilize various therapeutic approaches consisting of ACT, CBT, and Problem Solving Therapy and somatic interventions.

You’re drowning. The waves of life are crashing down hard and they just keep coming. You thought things would be different by now. That you’d be happy, confident, and content with life, but instead you’re struggling. Struggling to find motivation to face the day, to have time and energy to put into your relationships and family, and feeling like nothing you do is ever good enough.

Sometimes talking about difficult issues isn’t enough, and it requires special skills to heal through them. Simply put, I help people with symptoms that they cant seem to talk themselves out of.

The therapist's task is to provide as far as is possible the ideal conditions for self-reflection, a place where one can explore the past, present and future apart from the pressures of life, in privacy, without judgement. The therapy room should serve as a "secure base" from which one can roam freely and return for honest curious reflection, guidance and support.

THANK YOU FOR INQUIRING ABOUT MY PRACTICE AND VISITING MY PROFILE. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM CURRENTLY ONLY PROVIDING TELE-HEALTH SERVICES. Whether you've been in therapy before or this is your first time - seeking assistance and choosing a therapist who is a good match is the first step to improving your quality of life. I offer free telephone consultations to answer your questions, ease your concerns, get a better understanding of your needs, and to determine whether we will be a good fit. I'm committed to helping you improve your life in all areas so that you may have a better/more rewarding quality of life.

Having a baby has been so much harder than you ever thought it could be. You're feeling anxious, overwhelmed by your emotions & isolated- living in "survival mode". It's impossible to avoid reminders of what you've been through. You're replaying bad memories on repeat and imagining worst case scenarios. How is everyone else making this motherhood thing look so easy? Whether you're facing ongoing fertility process, feeling traumatized by a difficult birth, or need to heal a loss, getting support is an important step in moving forward without traumatic experiences interfering in your life, your relationships & your parenting.

You’re looking for a therapist, good for you! This is the first step of many. If you landed here on my profile, I’m going to trust that you were meant to. Keep reading and reach out if what I say here resonates with you. I’m a therapist but also I’m a human! I’ve been through some (shit) that has brought me here… very much equipped to handle yours. Bring me your old stories and beliefs. I welcome all of them. I promise, you can’t scare me. I create a safe holding environment. That is KEY. I am collaborative and I trust my clients to know themselves in ways I never could. I am but a guide in your larger journey.

I work with adults and couples from a relational and insight orientation. Because every person is unique, I tailor an approach to each client’s immediate and long-term life goals. I work with clients to help them develop autonomy and self-worth, to improve relationships, and to love, work, and play more freely. I practiced as a litigator for 13 years at a large global law firm and bring an informed perspective to treatment.

I am a psychedelic therapist and the Co-Founder of The Ketamine Providers Network with Dr Mark Shortt, a full service online ketamine clinic serving patients in CA. I received training for this work as a 2017 cohort member in the Certificate In Psychedelic Therapies & Research Program at The California Institute of Integral Studies and additional ketamine-specific training through Field Trip Health. When used appropriately, ketamine (a potent, legal psychedelic medicine) has shown to be remarkably effective in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD and addictions. It can also catalyze profound personal growth and transformation.

I believe creating safety within a non-judgmental environment is crucial to begin the journey of self-exploration, recovery and healing. Each person has their own unique set of beliefs, experiences and needs. Working together, we identify the goals and direction of therapy. In my work with individuals and couples I use a feminist, empowerment-focused and collaborative approach. As a guide in my clients' journeys, I help clients face their challenges and find ways to move through them. I know the path can be difficult at times, and I look forward to working with those ready to explore those next steps.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience who specializes in helping families cope with divorce. I also treat trauma victims from the perspective of helping them put the trauma within the narrative of their life, and understanding its' impact. It's important to understand the blueprint that is laid down early in our lives, and how we continue to operate consciously and unconsciously off that blueprint. Cultural differences on many levels are very important to understand and address in therapy. I work with children as well as adults.

We are at a time where compassion towards self is more important than ever. Life is overwhelming and complicated. Maybe you "have it all" but feel like something is missing or you are having issues communicating your needs. Many struggle with the idea of having symptoms of depression and anxiety internalizing the symptoms with being "crazy". I am here to remove the labels and have individuals be more aware of the symptoms you experience (fear, poor sleep and appetite, nervousness, sadness, negative thoughts, etc.) and treat them with compassion, reframing and safe coping skills to better improve your life.

Are you ready to take the next step toward changing your life? As a dynamic and innovative therapist, I blend research-driven techniques with creative strategies to accelerate your progress. My approach is personal, energetic, and empathetic, ensuring you feel supported as you share your thoughts and feelings in complete confidence. I’ll clearly explain each step of our process, empowering you to use tools effectively and see faster results. Together, we’ll cultivate a genuine and meaningful therapeutic relationship to help you achieve your goals.

Feeling on the outside? isolated? lonely? longing for connections? looking for a relationship? maybe a place to talk about your unrealized passion in life? Let's create a work space, a therapy laboratory! Go on an inner journey; a journey to discover; an emotional archeological excavation! Lets listen to the deeper part of you, the unconscious, explore your dreams. Lets find the child part. Challenge yourself! Then take your show on the road! Try out your changes on the world. Your creative potential is waiting to be realized!