Psychotherapist specialized in Addiction
Mario D’Aliesio
'I have more than twenty years of experience in the field of psychotherapy and treating addiction. My passion for service has led me to work with active duty military, veterans, teens, couples, and individuals who are seeking balance and healing. My unique experience and talents have crafted me as an expert in identifying and treating PTSD, oppositional defiance disorder, and substance use disorders, including pathological…
Irvine, CANicholas Charles Russi
'**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how you’re feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve…
San Marino, CAAleksey Sharipov
"My goal is to help you feel less alone and overwhelmed by the challenges life can present. Whether it's panic attacks, social anxiety, sadness, apathy, lack of motivation, anger, relationship conflict, or other concerns, we'll work on a solution. I understand how limiting psychological distress can be and am passionate about helping you start living a more meaningful and engaged life. I draw from the…
Carmichael, CAChris Cessna
'I have extensive experience working with men and women seeking support with anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and addictions, as well as individuals wanting to address the impact of traumatic or distressing life experiences. In our work together, you will find a safe space to be honest about your struggles. I respect the courage it takes to reach out and ask for help and in return I…
San Diego, CARobert D. Simpson
'Although I see most of my clients individually, my wife, Joyce, and I often work together providing individuals and couples with the uniqueness of dual perspectives and complementary approaches. I treat co-occurring problems such as relational (communication issues), trauma, anxiety, & depression. Addiction, in all its forms, including gambling, are targets of mine. I am considered a specialist in Family Recovery/Resiliency. We work closely with…
North Tustin, CAJessica Byrd-Olmstead
'Psychotherapy can be helpful addressing coping with loss, chronic stress from work in a demanding industry, or wanting to explore the relationship patterns in your life and how they have led you to where you are now. You may be ready to let go of old habits and patterns that hold you back from living a life filled with purpose and joy. I work collaboratively…
Saratoga, CARobert Franklin Evans
'25 years of experience in mental health and addictions both adult, adolescent and the development of specific behavioral and cognitive skills helping parents regain control over their children's conduct, oppositional and defiant behaviors. I have also been providing services aimed at helping couples save their marriage and parents with with all aspects of child, adolescent and transitional age youth behaviors, including early onset of mental…
Placerville, CAGina L Sickels
'If you can change your thoughts, you can change your world! I believe learning how to challenge negative thoughts can greatly impact your mood and subsequent behaviors. I am passionate about helping others live the life they deserve! Unfortunately, past traumas, experiences and life circumstances change our perception and view of the world. Fear, depression, anxiety and mistrust can interfere with our ability to pursue…
Huntington Beach, CANancy Bradley
'I welcome whatever you bring and offer an open compassionate space to explore those parts of yourself wanting attention. Through focused inquiry, you will gain a deeper sense of understanding and acceptance.', 'For over 30 years I have worked with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety - that underlying sense of unease, depression or loss of meaning, self esteem, relationship concerns, substance abuse, grief and…
Sebastopol, CAJudy Fluor Runels
"Dr. Judy Fluor Runels has been working with people living with HIV and AIDS since 2000. She has a Psy.D. in Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy. She works with couples, individuals, and groups, assisting them to develop better relationship and communications skills, and has extensive experience in working with people living with a chronic or terminal illness. Her theoretical orientation is humanistic, existential, and experiential, and…
Costa Mesa, CA