Drug Abuse Therapists in Vallejo, CA

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Valerie L Patton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Call me to provide extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Call me to provide extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life.
(510) 296-6096 View (510) 296-6096
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Sandi Rene Gundersen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
Are you looking for fulfillment? Want to end your pain? Are you sick and tired and feeling sick and tired? I am here to help. I have been providing psychotherapy since 2004. I have helped individuals, couples, and families feel restored, empowered, and able to make positive changes that last. When I offer help and guidance I like to quote the Bible in this metaphor of bringing beauty from ashes.
Are you looking for fulfillment? Want to end your pain? Are you sick and tired and feeling sick and tired? I am here to help. I have been providing psychotherapy since 2004. I have helped individuals, couples, and families feel restored, empowered, and able to make positive changes that last. When I offer help and guidance I like to quote the Bible in this metaphor of bringing beauty from ashes.
(707) 562-0496 View (707) 562-0496
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Juan Perez
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94591
Juan C Perez, Psy.D, a licensed clinical psychologist who has almost 20 years as a psychotherapist helping people make changes in their lifestyle that involve addictions, traumatic-based anxieties, medical psychological issues, and difficulties dealing with life demands. I am a neuropsychologically trained, dynamic therapist, who helps people better understand and change dysfunctional and self-defeating behaviors via cognitive behavioral and reality-based therapies,
Juan C Perez, Psy.D, a licensed clinical psychologist who has almost 20 years as a psychotherapist helping people make changes in their lifestyle that involve addictions, traumatic-based anxieties, medical psychological issues, and difficulties dealing with life demands. I am a neuropsychologically trained, dynamic therapist, who helps people better understand and change dysfunctional and self-defeating behaviors via cognitive behavioral and reality-based therapies,
(707) 985-3798 View (707) 985-3798
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Theresa Orosco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590  (Online Only)
My name is Theresa. I am a California Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I have completed my education at California State University, Fresno in 2014. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, grief, substance abuse, anxiety, and relational issues. I have found that ensuring a safe, trusting, and collaborative environment is imperative within the journey of self-discovery to a healthy balance and to the best version of oneself. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with.
My name is Theresa. I am a California Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I have completed my education at California State University, Fresno in 2014. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, grief, substance abuse, anxiety, and relational issues. I have found that ensuring a safe, trusting, and collaborative environment is imperative within the journey of self-discovery to a healthy balance and to the best version of oneself. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with.
(707) 506-8682 View (707) 506-8682
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Barclay Buss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vallejo, CA 94590  (Online Only)
It takes a strong person to realize when they have exhausted their own resources and need help. I applaud that courage and treat all clients with dignity and respect. I have known since age 14 that I wanted to be a therapist. I got my Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling in 1992 and have been licensed since 1999. I am passionate about providing professional therapy services and feel blessed that I get to do this everyday. 12 Step Friendly!
It takes a strong person to realize when they have exhausted their own resources and need help. I applaud that courage and treat all clients with dignity and respect. I have known since age 14 that I wanted to be a therapist. I got my Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling in 1992 and have been licensed since 1999. I am passionate about providing professional therapy services and feel blessed that I get to do this everyday. 12 Step Friendly!
(628) 259-8653 View (628) 259-8653
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Frank Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94591
I'm Frank Russell, California state licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 5698). I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in assisting people to achieve their own goals. These goals often include changing their behavior and their emotional responses to stressors. My training and experience have emphasized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also have extensive experience with substance abuse treatment and motivational interviewing.
I'm Frank Russell, California state licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 5698). I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in assisting people to achieve their own goals. These goals often include changing their behavior and their emotional responses to stressors. My training and experience have emphasized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also have extensive experience with substance abuse treatment and motivational interviewing.
(707) 560-3679 View (707) 560-3679
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Glenn H. Fleisch
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
Many people find themselves repeating the same patterns- reactive triggers, relational issues, struggles with addictions, moods, anxieties- even after years of therapy, and other body/mind practices. i have found that if we can identify one or more of these patterns (in daily life),we can follow the thread of each pattern to resolve it at its (oftentimes traumatic) roots. I help you to explore and transform one or more core patterns in your self and life, to develop new capacities and reawaken deep soul qualities. This body-experiential process enables you to release the energy bound within patterns- and recover your inner spirit.
Many people find themselves repeating the same patterns- reactive triggers, relational issues, struggles with addictions, moods, anxieties- even after years of therapy, and other body/mind practices. i have found that if we can identify one or more of these patterns (in daily life),we can follow the thread of each pattern to resolve it at its (oftentimes traumatic) roots. I help you to explore and transform one or more core patterns in your self and life, to develop new capacities and reawaken deep soul qualities. This body-experiential process enables you to release the energy bound within patterns- and recover your inner spirit.
(707) 659-6972 View (707) 659-6972
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Mary C Walsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MTS, LMFT, DMin
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
I offer therapy for individuals, couples and families wanting to improve communication and develop more satisfying relationships. I have special experience in trauma and addiction. As a long-time practitioner, my approach has evolved to integrate contemporary psychology with mind/body techniques and research-based interventions. My goal is to provide a safe place, a compassionate presence, intelligent diagnosis, and concrete strategies to help my clients tap into and strengthen their own natural inner resources.
I offer therapy for individuals, couples and families wanting to improve communication and develop more satisfying relationships. I have special experience in trauma and addiction. As a long-time practitioner, my approach has evolved to integrate contemporary psychology with mind/body techniques and research-based interventions. My goal is to provide a safe place, a compassionate presence, intelligent diagnosis, and concrete strategies to help my clients tap into and strengthen their own natural inner resources.
(510) 417-3441 View (510) 417-3441
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Liana Deroian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94589
My name is, Liana Deroian and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 88009). I am intrigued by the human mind and our capacity to enrich our lives through the power of Psychology. I have spent the last 14 years in various environments exploring the capabilities that mankind has and influencing change within individuals and organizations. I enjoy meeting people, hearing their stories, and leaving footprints or planting seeds in the lives of those, who my path crosses.
My name is, Liana Deroian and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 88009). I am intrigued by the human mind and our capacity to enrich our lives through the power of Psychology. I have spent the last 14 years in various environments exploring the capabilities that mankind has and influencing change within individuals and organizations. I enjoy meeting people, hearing their stories, and leaving footprints or planting seeds in the lives of those, who my path crosses.
(916) 860-3845 View (916) 860-3845
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Charleen Bright-Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94589
Hello, my name is Charleen Bright-Moore. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for over 15 years in the clinical field. My area of focus is working with clients that are looking to make healthy changes in the various stages of their life. Developing healthy coping skills and learning tools to deal with many of life's stressors is an important focus of treatment. My client focus is to start where the client is at. It is important to know and understand what the needs of my clients are in order to work towards setting and reaching healthy and positive goals.
Hello, my name is Charleen Bright-Moore. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for over 15 years in the clinical field. My area of focus is working with clients that are looking to make healthy changes in the various stages of their life. Developing healthy coping skills and learning tools to deal with many of life's stressors is an important focus of treatment. My client focus is to start where the client is at. It is important to know and understand what the needs of my clients are in order to work towards setting and reaching healthy and positive goals.
(760) 429-1459 View (760) 429-1459
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Tera Bazen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
Tera Bazen is a licensed marriage and family therapist providing individual, couples, and family therapy. She has over 15 years of experience using a mixture of methodologies to help clients navigate all of life's challenges. Tera believes in finding people's strengths and building upon them to find solutions in the present moment. This allows her clients to feel relief faster.
Tera Bazen is a licensed marriage and family therapist providing individual, couples, and family therapy. She has over 15 years of experience using a mixture of methodologies to help clients navigate all of life's challenges. Tera believes in finding people's strengths and building upon them to find solutions in the present moment. This allows her clients to feel relief faster.
(559) 466-9632 View (559) 466-9632
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Jeff Martz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94591
With a sincere interest in understanding your situation, I engage actively and compassionately in creating a constructive, healing format to support the best possible outcome for you.
With a sincere interest in understanding your situation, I engage actively and compassionately in creating a constructive, healing format to support the best possible outcome for you.
(707) 549-6702 View (707) 549-6702
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Jerri Curry
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT, CATC, CSC
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94503
For 35 years I have worked with children, couples, individuals, and families in providing a supportive, educational and safe place to find answers to life's challenges. Separation is the hardest lesson in life and with each separation we experience there is an opportunity to grow and become the best we can be. Separations like divorce, losing a loved one, struggling with work issues, addictions, disconnect from family members or feeling alone in this large and busy world, it will be my privilege to listen, support and provide the counseling, mediation and guidance you may be seeking at this time.
For 35 years I have worked with children, couples, individuals, and families in providing a supportive, educational and safe place to find answers to life's challenges. Separation is the hardest lesson in life and with each separation we experience there is an opportunity to grow and become the best we can be. Separations like divorce, losing a loved one, struggling with work issues, addictions, disconnect from family members or feeling alone in this large and busy world, it will be my privilege to listen, support and provide the counseling, mediation and guidance you may be seeking at this time.
(707) 998-5912 View (707) 998-5912
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Glen Feigelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vallejo, CA 94590
In my over 18 years of psychotherapy practice, I've helped hundreds of adults, adolescents and couples to gain a better perspective on life and acheive more fulfilling relationships. I assist you in pointing out patterns of thoughts and actions that may be contributing to feeling stuck. Together, we explore ways in which you can transform habitual emotions and actions that seem to get you the same unwanted results. .
In my over 18 years of psychotherapy practice, I've helped hundreds of adults, adolescents and couples to gain a better perspective on life and acheive more fulfilling relationships. I assist you in pointing out patterns of thoughts and actions that may be contributing to feeling stuck. Together, we explore ways in which you can transform habitual emotions and actions that seem to get you the same unwanted results. .
(510) 878-4330 View (510) 878-4330
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Christine Ellen Willeford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94591
Once-upon-a-time you envisioned a happily ever after. The reality is: a happy marriage requires more effort than you thought. Are you drawn to a holistic approach to health and healing? Your time is valuable which is why my direct approach with transpersonal psychology priorities your personal goals. With a tell-it-like-it-is style you are offered a safe, non-judgmental perspective for realistic progress and inner peace. Knowledge is power, achieving a deeper understanding of yourself has a ripple effect on powerful change.
Once-upon-a-time you envisioned a happily ever after. The reality is: a happy marriage requires more effort than you thought. Are you drawn to a holistic approach to health and healing? Your time is valuable which is why my direct approach with transpersonal psychology priorities your personal goals. With a tell-it-like-it-is style you are offered a safe, non-judgmental perspective for realistic progress and inner peace. Knowledge is power, achieving a deeper understanding of yourself has a ripple effect on powerful change.
(707) 606-0575 View (707) 606-0575
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Anita Prasad-Aguilera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
My name is Anita Prasad-Aguilera, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), based in Fresno, California. I am providing therapy statewide via telehealth. I work with adults of all ages specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults whose struggles are keeping them from the life they want. I am offering you a safe place to talk, space to heal, and strategies to cope with the difficult side of life. I will be with you as you navigate stressful situations, foster healthy connections, and work through past trauma.
My name is Anita Prasad-Aguilera, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), based in Fresno, California. I am providing therapy statewide via telehealth. I work with adults of all ages specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults whose struggles are keeping them from the life they want. I am offering you a safe place to talk, space to heal, and strategies to cope with the difficult side of life. I will be with you as you navigate stressful situations, foster healthy connections, and work through past trauma.
(619) 473-7533 View (619) 473-7533
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Katie Copeland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94591
Do you spend so much of your energy meeting the needs of others that you end up regularly feeling tired, frustrated or run down? Do you feel like your day is controlled by the demands of other people, rather than your own needs and priorities? It's easy to lose your balance when everything around you seems to require urgent attention, but the truth is that you are the only one who can set the boundaries you need in order to take care of yourself- and the commitments you value the most.
Do you spend so much of your energy meeting the needs of others that you end up regularly feeling tired, frustrated or run down? Do you feel like your day is controlled by the demands of other people, rather than your own needs and priorities? It's easy to lose your balance when everything around you seems to require urgent attention, but the truth is that you are the only one who can set the boundaries you need in order to take care of yourself- and the commitments you value the most.
(707) 606-0524 View (707) 606-0524
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Henry Tran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94591
Hello! I'm Henry Tran, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing therapy since 2016. I am currently working full-time with adults in a hospital setting. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and stress. I also have experience working with many different populations and age groups ranging from children to older adults. I have a solution-focused approach all while providing a safe and non-judgmental environment. I am adaptable and have the ability to utilize different modalities tuned to your treatment goals.
Hello! I'm Henry Tran, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing therapy since 2016. I am currently working full-time with adults in a hospital setting. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and stress. I also have experience working with many different populations and age groups ranging from children to older adults. I have a solution-focused approach all while providing a safe and non-judgmental environment. I am adaptable and have the ability to utilize different modalities tuned to your treatment goals.
(707) 532-2159 View (707) 532-2159
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Breaking Chains Through Change
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdD
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94591
Hello my name is Dr. Adreena Lowe- Island. I have a Clinical background, which entails over 27 years of Social and Mental Health Services, working for a wide range of programs in the State of California. I have a keen focus on ensuring the highest quality of care and seeking to make a difference in the lives of the individuals I serve. As a Licensed Therapist, I am focused on helping individuals to find their purpose in life. My Motto is to treat through empowerment and support.
Hello my name is Dr. Adreena Lowe- Island. I have a Clinical background, which entails over 27 years of Social and Mental Health Services, working for a wide range of programs in the State of California. I have a keen focus on ensuring the highest quality of care and seeking to make a difference in the lives of the individuals I serve. As a Licensed Therapist, I am focused on helping individuals to find their purpose in life. My Motto is to treat through empowerment and support.
(279) 800-4768 View (279) 800-4768
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Alexandria Moss
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vallejo, CA 94590  (Online Only)
Are you a young lady or adult woman who is having difficulty navigating life? Do you have a daughter who needs help? Difficulties in life can cause crisis, guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, a lack of faith and hope, and a lack of understanding who you are and what you stand for. If you are interested in straightening you path, gaining clarity and building faith, please consider reaching out. I am an experienced therapist helping children/adolescents and adults with challenging life issues. I got my start in the helping field as a therapist for veterans and their dependents.
Are you a young lady or adult woman who is having difficulty navigating life? Do you have a daughter who needs help? Difficulties in life can cause crisis, guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, a lack of faith and hope, and a lack of understanding who you are and what you stand for. If you are interested in straightening you path, gaining clarity and building faith, please consider reaching out. I am an experienced therapist helping children/adolescents and adults with challenging life issues. I got my start in the helping field as a therapist for veterans and their dependents.
(661) 465-3306 View (661) 465-3306
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Drug Abuse Therapists

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.