Online Addictions therapists in Universal City, California CA
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Substance Abuse
Dr Pamela Helen Polcyn
Marriage and Family Therapist, Phd, MFT
Addictions can take over your life and keep you from focusing on what is really important to you and your family. Recovery can be achieved with the steady step by step uncovering of real issues. Regain control over your life and your choices with a new understanding of what addiction means to you..
35 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in Addiction and Substance Abuse
19 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Patricia Anna Martucci
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, EMDR Certified Therapist, RYT-200
I have spent much of my career working at substance abuse setting from in-patient to residential, Partial hospitalization, intensive out patient and out patient settings, in Los Angeles, New York and New Jersey, supporting individuals and their families in coping with the effects and impact of addiction, learning new ways of coping and interacting in relationships, helping to build healthy individual and relational systems that support wellness and recovery.
16 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
Substance Abuse
Empowered Wellbeing, Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery Support
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
If it is likely trauma based, we integrate TIST, IFS, DBR, NVC, Polyvagal and Attachment Theory, Brainspotting, Havening, SSP, ... within the context of supporting parts enacting eating disorders, sex and intimacy disorders, substance or process addictions, or/and other compulsive and withdrawal type behaviors. We offer collaborative support for folks in 12 and 16 Step Programs and other peer groups. We may integrate a functional and/or integrative health approach for deficiencies or genetic adaptations that may be at the root. If it is moral injury, privilege ennui and/or control based, we would also address that along with the coping behavior. Please feel free to ask if you have other questions.
15 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
DL, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CCTP
My clinical experience includes treating addiction and co-occurring disorders. I've had experience working in residential treatment facilities, inpatient psychiatric facilities and outpatient mental health settings. I also serve as Clinical Director for an addiction treatment center. My approach includes the use of Relapse Prevention Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Enhancement Therapy.
17 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Samer Fawaz
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #149147
As someone who has struggled with addiction, I deeply understand the feeling of needing to use or abuse substances in order to survive in this world. The shame we feel when we are in the quicksand of addiction stunts our growth and keeps us in the same place. The fact is, addiction tricks us into thinking we are mitigating pain when in reality it is producting more trauma within us. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to express all your feelings about your addiction with no shame or judgment so you can feel motivated to make change.
6 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
Substance Abuse
Nicole Bermensolo
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., AMFT
As an individual in long-term recovery, I intimately understand the challenges of getting and staying sober from alcohol and other substances. Loss of friends and your social circle, persistent feelings of isolation, and finding new means of coping with difficult situations/emotions/stress are just a few of the issues I tackle with clients in recovery. I am uniquely equipped to help both newly sober individuals as well as those in long-term recovery.
7 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
Substance Abuse
Dr. Lynn E. O'Connor
Therapist, PhD
I offer psychotherapy, usually in conjunction with 12-step or other addiction-specific group -participation. Conducting research and publishing in the field, I help people struggling with substance abuse overcome those long-standing pathogenic beliefs getting in their way. As clients achieve a clean and sober life, free of the chemical prison of addiction, an optimistic future opens up before them. I follow my clients as they overcome the challenges ahead and support their efforts as they redesign their lives while learning to use methods useful in relapse prevention.
34 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
David Andreone
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MFT
I'm well versed in the stages of addiction, as well as the different approaches to recovery. Moderation for some people is an option, and total abstinence is a necessity for others. Let's figure out your unique situation, and find a support community to help you along your way to optimum health.
5 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
Substance Abuse
C&C Center for Healing
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PMHNP
We offer compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with substance use and addiction. One of our experienced psychiatrists specializes in addiction treatment, providing comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and coordinated support to promote lasting recovery. Services are available both online and in person, meeting you with respect, understanding, and a focus on sustainable change.
8 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
Substance Abuse
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
In encountering addictions, therapies focused on breaking old thought patterns and habits, such as dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapy represent positive and effective approaches.
18 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
Substance Abuse
Kristin Robert
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
I work with substance use and addiction by focusing on the function the behavior has served rather than framing it as a moral failing. Treatment emphasizes understanding, accountability, and the development of healthier ways to cope that can be sustained over time.
3 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
Substance Abuse
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST - GayTherapyLA.com
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CST
Ken is well-experienced treating clients with problematic relationships to alcohol or other drugs, including special experience in working with gay men and crystal methamphetamine, "PNP", or "chemsex" populations, supporting both traditional 12-Step as well as SMART Recovery and Harm Reduction models, with hundreds of client case experiences with gay male individuals, couples and polyamorous polycules, from a wide cultural, ethnic, racial, SES, nationality, and age diversity.
34 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Dr. Eric van der Voort
Psychologist, PsyD, CST
Thinking about changing your drinking or substance use can feel daunting or overwhelming. After all, drinking and using do offer some benefits, such as experiencing pleasure, feeling more social, or perhaps even enhancing your sexual experiences. On the flip side, many people also experience numerous downsides, side effects, or unwanted repercussions when they use. Taking inventory of what you have at stake can be helpful in making a decision about whether or not to change. Those reasons can be especially helpful in moments of distress or temptation.
Exploring what might be underneath your drinking or substance use is crucial. Sometimes painful experiences from your past propel you to find a quick solution to the pain. Alcohol and drugs can be effective at numbing pain, but you may be left with unresolved grief, trauma, anger, shame, or guilt. Treatment requires an integrative approach that addresses both the substance use and your emotional pain.
If you have decided that you’d like to change your drinking or substance use, therapy can help you accomplish your goal. There is no “one size fits all” treatment approach when it comes to treating addiction or substance misuse, so let’s work together to determine what will best help you live the life you want. Give me a call me today to get help reaching your substance use treatment goals.
11 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Emily St. Amant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MHSP-S (TN), LPCC (CA)
I worked in substance use treatment for almost five years, and am well-versed in recovery and harm reduction.
18 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Chris Doorley
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT, MA
I specialize in abstinence approaches to substance use, and can work with individuals both interested in 12-step programs as well as alternatives to 12-step. Treating addictions of any kind— alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, ecigarettes/ vaping, etc.— is a multi-modal approach providing supporting the body, the mind, the emotions, and the whole spirit of the person. The simplest way to start dealing with habits and addictions is by dealing with cravings. From there, we build capacity through healthy practices.
8 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
Substance Abuse
Marc Feinberg
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, CBC
"When the Son sets you free you will be free indeed". Addiction isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a cry for healing. Behind every destructive habit lies a story of pain, shame, and unmet need. Recovery begins when you stop running from your truth and start facing it with love. Freedom isn’t found in fighting harder — it’s found in forgiving deeper, believing again, and rebuilding from within. You are not your past, your cravings, or your mistakes. You are the courage to begin again. Healing is possible — and your comeback story is waiting to be written.
26 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
Substance Abuse
Laura Anderson LPCC, Eff Shame Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
have extensive experience and am happy to support those struggling with substance abuse and other behavioral addictions. I work from a harm reduction, client-centered approach using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and trauma-focused recovery methodology. Please be aware that while I support those for whom the beliefs may work for, I do not work from a twelve step based perspective on 'addiction.' I work with people struggling with a variety of issues--not 'addicts.' We are each so much more than that! Moreover, shame does not heal.
12 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Oliver Drakeford
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
Here's a rewritten blurb incorporating "addiction therapy," "Los Angeles," and "West Hollywood":
"As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing addiction therapy in Los Angeles and West Hollywood for over a decade, I specialize in helping individuals transform their relationship with substances and addictive behaviors. My approach to addiction therapy recognizes that substance use often masks deeper emotional challenges—from unresolved trauma to feelings of powerlessness—and I work with clients to uncover these underlying triggers. Located in the heart of West Hollywood on Santa Monica Boulevard, I offer both in-person and online addiction therapy sessions throughout Los Angeles, combining psychoanalytic insights with evidence-based approaches like DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Having served as Clinical Director of a Residential Treatment Center, I bring comprehensive expertise to support clients at any stage of recovery, from those questioning their substance use to individuals maintaining long-term sobriety. My West Hollywood practice provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space where Los Angeles residents can explore their unique recovery journey, develop healthier coping strategies, and reclaim control over their lives
10 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
Substance Abuse
David B. Biggs
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
I have extensive experience treating individuals struggling with alcohol and other drug use and dependency issues. I’m also experienced in helping individuals overcome compulsive behavior related to video gaming, gambling, and internet porn.
23 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
Addictions therapists in Universal City, California Statistics
Addictions therapists in Universal City, California average 17 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Addictions or Substance Abuse (100%), Anxiety or Fears (87%), and Depression (72%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Gender ID
| 48% |
Female |
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| 46% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Addictions or Substance Abuse |
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 46% | Stress |