Best Addiction & Substance Abuse Counselors in Palmdale, CA

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and a Nationally Certified Counselor with an MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of the Cumberlands. I have 25 years of clinical experience. Sometimes we know where we want to go, we just need a road map and a little assistance to get there. My approach to therapy is solution-focused to help you get there. The goal of solution-focused therapy is to help you imagine the future you want to create and then create a series of realistic steps to help you get there. As the name implies, solution-focused therapy focuses on finding solutions to problems rather than focusing on the problems themselves. While some therapies require clients to think about their past and how they got where they are, solution-focused therapy stays in the present and future. Through solution-focused therapy I will help you identify that you already have the skills needed to make changes in your life. I will work collaboratively with you to make reasonable, practical goals to bring these changes about.

I am licensed in California and Nevada with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Hello! My name is Marisa and I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW) in the state of California and Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of South Carolina (LISW). I have ten years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with overcoming/coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.