Addictions therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA
Browse Addictions therapists in Sherman Oaks, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Substance Abuse
Pamela Pine
Therapist, Ph.D.
I strive to not make assumptions, but to listen to you with an open mind, to respect you and your feelings, to be sensitive yet objective and flexible, honest, and direct. My challenge is to craft a treatment specifically for you and your unique needs and to keep you clearly in my focus.
34 Years Experience
In-Person in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Substance Abuse
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates
Psychologist, Ph.D
We provide a safe space for you as we work together to understand the role substances play and get underneath to the root causes of addictions. Come as you are.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherman Oaks, CA
Online in Sherman Oaks, CA
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
In-Person Near Sherman Oaks, CA
Online in Sherman Oaks, CA
Substance Abuse
Sexual Recovery Coach
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, CST, CADC-III, CTA-CC
Whatever your drug of choice is, the notion of giving it up and living without it can seem impossible. As an internationally certified addiction counselor (ICAdC), I help addicted individuals create new resources, patterns and habits as they achieve a level of sobriety and begin navigating life sober. Stopping the behavior is the first step. The second phase is crucial; identifying what purpose the addiction serves, what were the contributing factors. Once there is a higher level of awareness, new methods of self-soothing and emotional regulation can be developed. Addiction is a prison; recovery is an escape from that prison.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherman Oaks, CA
Online in Sherman Oaks, CA
Substance Abuse
Kathi Magnussen
Psychologist, Ph.D, Psy.D
When a patient no longer feels in control of their alcohol or drug use, in spite of destructive outcomes, I offer help and guidance to help them overcome their addiction.
37 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherman Oaks, CA
Online in Sherman Oaks, CA
Substance Abuse
Carl H. Shubs
Therapist, Ph.D.
CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT.
Things not working the way you'd like? Find out why and change it.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, addictions (substances or behaviors)? These are some of the areas where I can help.
YOU SET THE COURSE, AND I'LL HELP YOU GET THERE.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherman Oaks, CA
Substance Abuse
Don ( "Dr Don" ) Etkes
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., MFT
I helped many people to cope with various types of addictions: Alcoholism, sex addiction, drugs and many others.
39 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherman Oaks, CA
Online in Sherman Oaks, 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
In-Person Near Sherman Oaks, CA
Online in Sherman Oaks, CA
Substance Abuse
Jonathan Kruger Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Addiction of any nature is a profoundly challenging constellation of behaviors to understand, address, and ultimately replace with healthier choices. Addiction is further complicated by the strong likelihood that co-occurring conditions will accompany the addictive behavior: anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges often go hand in hand with compulsive behavior. As a result, grasping the full breadth of the patient’s behavior and background is vital to treatment, but that is just one piece of a holistic approach. Fundamentally, addiction treatment must address the fact that at the heart of compulsive behavior lies a sense of self.
The truth is, at some level we are all wounded or, indeed, fractured. The challenge for those suffering addictive behaviors is that the wounds are so profound that the only way to find relief is to engage in maladaptive behaviors. In fact, the truly nefarious aspect of addiction is that while it is rooted in a fractured sense of self, the addictive behavior itself blocks the patient’s ability to empower and re-structure their internal narrative. Addiction is not only the crutch that soothes the fractured self, it is also the barrier that prevents a new self-empowerment to emerge. This creates a vicious cycle, and the common emotional aspects of addiction then dominate the addict’s self-narrative: guilt, shame, hopelessness and despair.
The essence of overcoming addiction, and the core of my treatment philosophy, is the desire and ultimately the decision to live your life in a new and different way. This decision is extraordinarily difficult and requires a comprehensive set of tools to sustain it over a lifetime. The good news is that the scientific underpinning of addiction treatment is making extraordinary progress. My practice for addiction seeks to understand and suggest new therapeutic options, and to pair those with a deep exploration to the source of your maladaptive behaviors and the experiences that fractured your original sense of self. My goal is to create a safe, trusting and healing environment to explore these core issues and to re-create a new self-narrative, replacing addictive behaviors with new coping mechanisms and actions. Ultimately, my goal is to re-assemble the fractured self, leading to a newly empowered individual with the skillset to begin a completely new, nourishing, and rewarding life.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherman Oaks, CA
Online in Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, CA (Online Only)
Addictions therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA Statistics
Addictions therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 95% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Psychodynamic Therapy (41%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 5% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 30% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 56% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Christian |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |