Alcohol Use Therapists in Brea, CA

Alexis Garza is a licensed marriage and family therapist with two master's degrees from Pepperdine University: one in clinical psychology with a dual emphasis in marriage and family therapy and licensed professional clinical counselor, and one in psychology. She went to Vanguard University of Southern California for her undergraduate studies in psychology. She has over 20 years in the human services industry. Her first career was in law enforcement as a 911 operator/police dispatcher.

Dennis R. Kraemer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy in California who has been practicing since 2002. He has a Master's Degree in Counseling (Specialty: Marriage Family Counseling). Dennis has extensive experience with all ages. Currently he sees adults and uses a Family Systems approach to assess and assist people. Dennis listens carefully to understand what might be needed for each person or couple. He is structured when necessary and unstructured if that is what is called for in the therapy. Difficulties can be internal or with relationships.

Dr. Melanie J. Cain is a licensed Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2007. She has an MPA from California State University and a PhD from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Cain is affiliated with the Santa Clara Pueblo and Jicarilla Apache tribes of Northern New Mexico. She has experience serving American Indians, Veterans, and other communities of color. In her practice, Dr. Cain focuses on the integration of culturally informed interventions, cognitive theories, and interpersonal modalities to create wellness and community connection.

I work with individuals and couples from different backgrounds facing a broad range of issues. The stressors of our daily life and past traumas can be overwhelming. I care deeply about creating a genuine and safe environment to help my clients progress and grow. I am passionate about assisting my clients reach their goals, process difficult experiences, and overall, find ways to heal. I believe that each person deserves support to manage life challenges and gain the tools needed to overcome barriers.

I am deeply passionate about helping others find relief from the pain and confusion life brings. I am also driven to find the answers you need and so after your first visit, you will see a real difference and finally experience hope for the first time, in a long time! I am compassionate, understanding and non-judgmental. You will feel comfortable and at ease after our first visit. I am trained in reading Brain SPECT scans and work closely with the Amen Clinics as a Brain Health Coach. If you are interested in understanding more about that process, or to simply ask questions about therapy, do not hesitate to call for a free consult.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have focused my career on empowering individuals who are experiencing challenges in day to day that has impaired their ability to live productive and satisfying lives. I endeavor to help individuals to improve their quality of life and to help reinforce positive change. I am passionate about empowering individuals to identify their internal strengths and overcome personal challenges to create positive change.

Dr. Preet Joneja is a licensed clinical Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2000. She has a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science. Dr. Joneja uses a biopsychosocial framework to health and recovery. She applies evidenced based interventions to help clients cope more effectively with stressful situations, mental health problems, addictions, and chronic conditions that interfere with life and physical health.

Michael D. Evans-Zepeda is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2011. It takes vulnerability and courage to reach out, especially when we are in pain. When working with clients, Michael does his best to co-create a safe containing environment that allows us to explore, integrate, change, and accept difficult aspects of our lived experience. This is accomplished through the exploration of how the past comes into the present moment and by working in the relational space between therapist and client.

Dr. Dean Lim is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2014. Dr. Lim makes it a point to work with his patients as a teammate. His intention is to help people explore the issues that are bringing them pain, fear, anger, or hopelessness in a safe and controlled environment. Dr. Lim believes that psychotherapy is hard work and will be there to be a guide and support as people challenge themselves to grow or adapt to the problems they are facing in their lives.

I provide uniquely tailored psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulty adapting to our ever-evolving world. I understand that we encounter obstacles in life that unfortunately prevent us from operating at our greatest potential and divine self. I use integrative theoretical orientations, and my life’s experiences to accompany my clients on their healing and wellness journey.

Feeling out of control over what you care about the most can make you feel like your world is crumbling around you. Feelings of worry, fear, confusion, anger, and sadness can make your relationships, parenting, work, or your education seem impossible and feel like a heavy burden. My passion is helping people realize or remember that they are capable, strong, worthy, and significant. I look to understand your pain and concern, and I want to tell you that you CAN overcome these obstacles that come your way in life. Having peace of mind is a mind frame.

I take an active approach to psychotherapy, shaping my input to the needs of my clients. I conceptualize mental health issues from a holistic perspective: emotional, social, medical/physical, and spiritual. I play a variety of different roles with people: listener, teacher, problem-solver, coach, encourager, and fellow-struggler with the complexities of life. I specialize in helping people overcome difficulties with depression, anxiety and stress, compulsive disorders, ADD/ADHD, relationship problems, work problems, and related spiritual concerns. I am familiar with psychotropic medications, am a supporter of recovery work, and have training in a variety of different psychotherapeutic modalities.

:: CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS :: I believe that it takes courage to meet with a therapist, and I am sensitive to the journeys that lead people to my office. I utilize a friendly, collaborative approach in developing relationships with my clients. I feel that the most important change agent in the treatment process is the relationship between client and therapist. I strive to help my clients feel comfortable and safe, and help empower them to build skills to help manage stressors and overcome obstacles. I use a strengths-based approach to help my clients move from where they are to where they want to be.

What I love about this work is helping my clients identify their strengths as well as counterproductive patterns in their relationships and the way they live their lives, so that they can live fulfilling lives that are aligned with their goals and values.

I work with a wide range of diverse presenting problems affecting individuals, couples, families, and groups. I bring a wealth of experience treating populations with substance use disorders, process addictions, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, mental health issues, and forensics for people interacting with the legal system. Some areas of specialty include Trauma, Addiction, Gambling Disorder, Dual Diagnosis, and Life Transitions.

Caroline Chow is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing since 2016. She graduated from UC Irvine with a B.A. in Cognitive Psychology and National University with a M. A. in Counseling Psychology. Caroline believes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address a variety of mood disorders and emotional hardships associated with difficult life events and transitions. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, adolescents, and family therapy. In her spare time, Caroline enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, cooking new recipes, and practicing yoga.

My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, children, and couples. Parenting is not an easy road to navigate. I am effective in helping parents learn new skills to help them manage behavioral concerns with children and teens; as well as teaching new strategies to children and teens to help improve cohesiveness within the family system. Traumatic events can feel paralyzing. I am passionate in working through trauma to help an individual to find their inner strength, and happiness again.

Licensed Marriage and Family therapy for over 4 years and experience in mental health field for over 20 years. Experience in treating patient's who struggle with life challenges, including depression, substance abuse anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and relational difficulties. Utilizing a client centered approach with individualized treatment plan to meet client's personalized needs.

Hi there! I'm Amber and I'm a therapist based in Southern California but can work through telehealth to see clients all over California! I work with all ages but primarily adults and teens who are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family conflicts, relationship issues, or school and work difficulties. I also work with kids who are having difficulty with voicing their emotions and need some extra support. I have worked a lot with adult stance and alcohol dependence and abuse and specialize in this area.