Addiction Therapists in Toluca Lake, CA
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa - Individual And Couples Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir
Verified Verified
25 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Addiction is a mo-fo.
If you’re looking for a therapist who is basically David Rose meets early-00’s Britney (with a dash of Drag Race & a pinch of recycled WeHo go-go boy,) you’ve clicked on the right profile. But please don’t let my humor undercut the reverence & respect I have for the therapeutic process. Self-empowerment, radical acceptance & authentic human connection will be the cornerstone of our work. I utilize strength-based, affirmative & neuroscientific theory to guide us...but healing doesn't happen via theory. It lies in you -- your hopes, hardships, successes & infinite wisdom. Sometimes we'll laugh. Often, we'll cry. But either way...
Addiction is a mo-fo.
If you’re looking for a therapist who is basically David Rose meets early-00’s Britney (with a dash of Drag Race & a pinch of recycled WeHo go-go boy,) you’ve clicked on the right profile. But please don’t let my humor undercut the reverence & respect I have for the therapeutic process. Self-empowerment, radical acceptance & authentic human connection will be the cornerstone of our work. I utilize strength-based, affirmative & neuroscientific theory to guide us...but healing doesn't happen via theory. It lies in you -- your hopes, hardships, successes & infinite wisdom. Sometimes we'll laugh. Often, we'll cry. But either way...
Michaela Tork
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
Do you wake up feeling depressed dreading to get through another day? Do you try to fill the void in your life with sensation-seeking behaviors: alcohol, drugs, food, sex, shopping, TV, video games, internet surfing, online gaming, gambling etc.?
Have you lost touch with the aspirations and dreams that used to motivate and inspire you? Are your relationships troubled?
I can help!
Seeking therapy takes courage and the prospect of talking to a stranger can be intimidating. I relate to the discomfort you may experience and provide a confidential, non-judgmental, supportive space to work with you.
Do you wake up feeling depressed dreading to get through another day? Do you try to fill the void in your life with sensation-seeking behaviors: alcohol, drugs, food, sex, shopping, TV, video games, internet surfing, online gaming, gambling etc.?
Have you lost touch with the aspirations and dreams that used to motivate and inspire you? Are your relationships troubled?
I can help!
Seeking therapy takes courage and the prospect of talking to a stranger can be intimidating. I relate to the discomfort you may experience and provide a confidential, non-judgmental, supportive space to work with you.
Hi, thank you for visiting. After 20 years as a therapist, I have found that people need a combination of support, insight, and challenging interactions to help them move past obstacles they are facing. I work with individuals on the most intimate aspects of their lives, including their sexuality, relationships, and life and death issues. My style is interactive and relational, and employs uncovering family of origin dynamics, but also more practical, EMDR and Brainspotting methods to help make changes more quickly. My specialty is in all aspects of loss and grief, addictions, eating disorders, relationships, trauma and cancer.
Hi, thank you for visiting. After 20 years as a therapist, I have found that people need a combination of support, insight, and challenging interactions to help them move past obstacles they are facing. I work with individuals on the most intimate aspects of their lives, including their sexuality, relationships, and life and death issues. My style is interactive and relational, and employs uncovering family of origin dynamics, but also more practical, EMDR and Brainspotting methods to help make changes more quickly. My specialty is in all aspects of loss and grief, addictions, eating disorders, relationships, trauma and cancer.
Erin T Childs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Toluca Lake, CA 91610 (Online Only)
Ms. Childs is a dynamic, interactive therapist who has been in mental health and wellness for over 30 years. She is dually licensed as a Marriage, Family and Child Counseling and as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Additionally she is also trained in telemental-health and credentialed as a Distance Counselor. Utilizing traditional and non-traditional resources, she involves the whole person in the therapeutic experience. Her collaborative, strength based approach empowers clients to succeed in their identified goals and issue resolution. Sessions are by distance counseling/telehealth.
Ms. Childs is a dynamic, interactive therapist who has been in mental health and wellness for over 30 years. She is dually licensed as a Marriage, Family and Child Counseling and as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Additionally she is also trained in telemental-health and credentialed as a Distance Counselor. Utilizing traditional and non-traditional resources, she involves the whole person in the therapeutic experience. Her collaborative, strength based approach empowers clients to succeed in their identified goals and issue resolution. Sessions are by distance counseling/telehealth.
Jules A Kessler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91610
The buddhist philosophy "turn poison into medicine" has always resonated with me. My favorite part of my work is witnessing a client's transformation, seeing them take painful experiences that they have lived through and honor their strength and resilience. I wholeheartedly believe when someone is suffering, they are disconnected from their core selves. There is something that is preventing them from feeling the safety or freedom to be authentic. It is my goal as a therapist to help clients discover what the barrier to that connection is. The disconnect from self can show up as depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
The buddhist philosophy "turn poison into medicine" has always resonated with me. My favorite part of my work is witnessing a client's transformation, seeing them take painful experiences that they have lived through and honor their strength and resilience. I wholeheartedly believe when someone is suffering, they are disconnected from their core selves. There is something that is preventing them from feeling the safety or freedom to be authentic. It is my goal as a therapist to help clients discover what the barrier to that connection is. The disconnect from self can show up as depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
"Love has to be with elevated conditions", Martin Luther King. I pride my office on a few values: 1) unconditional love and 2)No baloney counseling . I love you, but we need to get to the point! :)
"Love has to be with elevated conditions", Martin Luther King. I pride my office on a few values: 1) unconditional love and 2)No baloney counseling . I love you, but we need to get to the point! :)
Are you struggling to end the cycle of thinking that stops you from moving forward and having what you want in love and sex? Do you want to create happy, healthy relationships that are rooted in trust, security, intimacy, and great communication? Do you want a fulfilling sex life? For 20 years I’ve been in private practice and an expert on UK/US TV helping thousands of people just like you have whole-life success and happiness. You too can let go of the past,overcome limiting beliefs, reset thinking patterns, transform trauma, feel positive emotions, increase sexual enjoyment, and create a new version of yourself, one that you LOVE.
Are you struggling to end the cycle of thinking that stops you from moving forward and having what you want in love and sex? Do you want to create happy, healthy relationships that are rooted in trust, security, intimacy, and great communication? Do you want a fulfilling sex life? For 20 years I’ve been in private practice and an expert on UK/US TV helping thousands of people just like you have whole-life success and happiness. You too can let go of the past,overcome limiting beliefs, reset thinking patterns, transform trauma, feel positive emotions, increase sexual enjoyment, and create a new version of yourself, one that you LOVE.
Is depression or anxiety affecting your relationships or job? Do you need help developing your creative potential? Are you coping with illness? Using my experience as a UCLA family medicine psychologist and a published author/creative writing instructor, I've helped countless people navigate relationships, jobs, cope with illness, or launch their writing careers. I am uniquely equipped to help women, writers, and the chronically ill client. As a graduate of Howard University, I was trained to treat culturally diverse clients. Using a combination of CBT and Psychodynamic therapies, I treat adolescents, adults, and couples.
Is depression or anxiety affecting your relationships or job? Do you need help developing your creative potential? Are you coping with illness? Using my experience as a UCLA family medicine psychologist and a published author/creative writing instructor, I've helped countless people navigate relationships, jobs, cope with illness, or launch their writing careers. I am uniquely equipped to help women, writers, and the chronically ill client. As a graduate of Howard University, I was trained to treat culturally diverse clients. Using a combination of CBT and Psychodynamic therapies, I treat adolescents, adults, and couples.
I provide mental health support services for adults and adolescents. Additionally, I provide behavioral intervention services for children with special needs and their families based on ABA principles. My specialties include eating disorders, depression, anxiety issues, self esteem, life transitions, and existential support. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to assist you improve your quality of life in the here and now. No two people are alike. Therefore, my approach is individual-specific and combines a number of theoretical approaches to address each person's needs. My clients are people and not a diagnosis.
I provide mental health support services for adults and adolescents. Additionally, I provide behavioral intervention services for children with special needs and their families based on ABA principles. My specialties include eating disorders, depression, anxiety issues, self esteem, life transitions, and existential support. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to assist you improve your quality of life in the here and now. No two people are alike. Therefore, my approach is individual-specific and combines a number of theoretical approaches to address each person's needs. My clients are people and not a diagnosis.
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.
Jeremee ' Mimi ' Bouchard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I create a warm, safe, nonjudgmental environment for children, adolescents, adults, and couples to be able to open up and share their feelings and make sense of what is troubling them. I strive to empower people and help them realize the strength and potential they possess. My experience has prepared me well to be able to interact and connect with a wide variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am especially confident in my ability to connect with children/teens that are resistant to or skeptical of therapy.
As a therapist, I create a warm, safe, nonjudgmental environment for children, adolescents, adults, and couples to be able to open up and share their feelings and make sense of what is troubling them. I strive to empower people and help them realize the strength and potential they possess. My experience has prepared me well to be able to interact and connect with a wide variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am especially confident in my ability to connect with children/teens that are resistant to or skeptical of therapy.
Marielle Skouras
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Asking for help from another person can be hard, but I see it as a sign of strength. Whether you have reached a point of crisis in your life or are simply looking for a safe space to explore your inner world, I want to help. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship issues, or are feeling stuck and frustrated by painful patterns that keep repeating in your life. Perhaps the vulnerable parts that have been kept hidden in the dark are ready to come out into the light.
Asking for help from another person can be hard, but I see it as a sign of strength. Whether you have reached a point of crisis in your life or are simply looking for a safe space to explore your inner world, I want to help. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship issues, or are feeling stuck and frustrated by painful patterns that keep repeating in your life. Perhaps the vulnerable parts that have been kept hidden in the dark are ready to come out into the light.
My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment where individuals and couples have the opportunity to explore and uncover their emotional blocks and heal past wounds. I have been described as a balance of clear and direct with compassion and empathy. I believe that through the process of developing insight and awareness into issues and behaviors, I can in turn help clients to better manage their symptoms and develop coping mechanisms which enable them to lead more enjoyable and gratifying lives. My aspiration is to help clients move beyond fleeting, quick fixes and, instead, implement long-lasting change.
My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment where individuals and couples have the opportunity to explore and uncover their emotional blocks and heal past wounds. I have been described as a balance of clear and direct with compassion and empathy. I believe that through the process of developing insight and awareness into issues and behaviors, I can in turn help clients to better manage their symptoms and develop coping mechanisms which enable them to lead more enjoyable and gratifying lives. My aspiration is to help clients move beyond fleeting, quick fixes and, instead, implement long-lasting change.
Marco A Viteri
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
Life has gotten more difficult for many of us. Some questions that I invite you to think about: Are you struggling with understanding and regulating your emotions? Are you worried that the ways you cope with stress and everyday life are harming your health or your relationships? Is your past keeping you from being in the present moment or affecting how you view the future? Do you struggle to feel a sense of worthiness and belonging? The skills you learn will help you with regaining control of things in your life. Whether you are a student or other working professional, you can find peace.
Life has gotten more difficult for many of us. Some questions that I invite you to think about: Are you struggling with understanding and regulating your emotions? Are you worried that the ways you cope with stress and everyday life are harming your health or your relationships? Is your past keeping you from being in the present moment or affecting how you view the future? Do you struggle to feel a sense of worthiness and belonging? The skills you learn will help you with regaining control of things in your life. Whether you are a student or other working professional, you can find peace.
Karina Culbertson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
All it takes is a little bit of adulting to realize that right about when we think we have it all together, life throws us a curveball. These instances can leave us feeling stuck – stuck in unhealthy patterns and behaviors, in feelings of anxiety or depression, and even in relational conflicts that seem impossible. For some, it’s balancing the demands of parenthood or a job situation that feels like it’s heading toward burnout. For others, it might be relationships that lack boundaries and expectations. However, here’s a glimmer of hope…you have the ability to move beyond “just surviving” and toward a place where you can thrive.
All it takes is a little bit of adulting to realize that right about when we think we have it all together, life throws us a curveball. These instances can leave us feeling stuck – stuck in unhealthy patterns and behaviors, in feelings of anxiety or depression, and even in relational conflicts that seem impossible. For some, it’s balancing the demands of parenthood or a job situation that feels like it’s heading toward burnout. For others, it might be relationships that lack boundaries and expectations. However, here’s a glimmer of hope…you have the ability to move beyond “just surviving” and toward a place where you can thrive.
Clove Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself mixed with emotions? Are repeating a cycle in your life and feel stuck? Often times people find themselves lost in unpleasant thoughts and feelings and it can become overwhelming. Therapy can be a journey of self-discovery and awareness that can help people overcome the challenges they experience.
Do you find yourself mixed with emotions? Are repeating a cycle in your life and feel stuck? Often times people find themselves lost in unpleasant thoughts and feelings and it can become overwhelming. Therapy can be a journey of self-discovery and awareness that can help people overcome the challenges they experience.
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I am a therapist with significant experience working with men through various stages of their life. I also have a strong background in substance abuse issues and family dynamics that impact our growth. My goal is to help you see opportunities to address the real issues in your life and help you make lasting changes for your personal growth and healthy relationships.
I am a therapist with significant experience working with men through various stages of their life. I also have a strong background in substance abuse issues and family dynamics that impact our growth. My goal is to help you see opportunities to address the real issues in your life and help you make lasting changes for your personal growth and healthy relationships.
Lissa Khema Merkel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LAADC
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
Welcome! My approach is warm, personable and non-judgmental. I work collaboratively with clients to find real solutions that work for their lives. The focus is on you and together we can get you from where you are now to where you want to be! I have a lot of experience with addiction, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. I am a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC) in addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Assisting people who are struggling with difficult issues is the heart of what I love to do.
Welcome! My approach is warm, personable and non-judgmental. I work collaboratively with clients to find real solutions that work for their lives. The focus is on you and together we can get you from where you are now to where you want to be! I have a lot of experience with addiction, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. I am a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC) in addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Assisting people who are struggling with difficult issues is the heart of what I love to do.
Reaching out to a therapist can be a difficult step to take. I know the profound pain that can come with dealing with mental health challenges, including addiction...yours, or as a family member affected by another person's addictive behaviors. I understand how traumatic growing up with an alcoholic/addicted or a dysfunctional parent can be, or being involved in an unhealthy relationship. These experiences can lead to devastating feelings - shame, abandonment, depression, anxiety, isolation, anger, and much more. I invite you to share your feelings in a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood & heard.
Reaching out to a therapist can be a difficult step to take. I know the profound pain that can come with dealing with mental health challenges, including addiction...yours, or as a family member affected by another person's addictive behaviors. I understand how traumatic growing up with an alcoholic/addicted or a dysfunctional parent can be, or being involved in an unhealthy relationship. These experiences can lead to devastating feelings - shame, abandonment, depression, anxiety, isolation, anger, and much more. I invite you to share your feelings in a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood & heard.
I work with Complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety and addiction and see clients for a wide range of psychological disorders including; codependency, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
When life isn't going well, or you feel stuck, anxious, depressed or angry. Therapy may help you to move beyond patterns and circumstances that are causing distress. Those who have experienced trauma , childhood neglect or abuse can benefit from trauma focused therapy to help move beyond the past. Together we can explore what is keeping you from living the life you want, and work towards more fulfilling relationships , increased connection to self, and a deeper capacity for joy. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, panic, fear, addiction, numbness, isolation or depression therapy can help in facilitating change.
I work with Complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety and addiction and see clients for a wide range of psychological disorders including; codependency, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
When life isn't going well, or you feel stuck, anxious, depressed or angry. Therapy may help you to move beyond patterns and circumstances that are causing distress. Those who have experienced trauma , childhood neglect or abuse can benefit from trauma focused therapy to help move beyond the past. Together we can explore what is keeping you from living the life you want, and work towards more fulfilling relationships , increased connection to self, and a deeper capacity for joy. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, panic, fear, addiction, numbness, isolation or depression therapy can help in facilitating change.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.