Substance Use Recovery Therapy 

Begin Your Recovery Journey

Healing and Support for Your Recovery Journey 

Substance use can become a way to cope with stress, trauma, grief, or overwhelming emotions. Over time, it may begin to take a toll on your health, relationships, or sense of self. At PBA, we provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your relationship with substances, define your own goals, and begin a path toward healing. 

We understand that recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Some people want or need complete abstinence. Others are looking to cut back, reduce harm, or build healthier coping strategies. Whatever your goals are, we are here to support you with compassion, evidence-based care, and respect for your choices. 

When Therapy Can Help 

You may benefit from substance use recovery therapy if you are: 

  • Using substances to cope with stress, trauma, or emotional pain. 

  • Feeling conflicted about your substance use but unsure what changes you want to make. 

  • Interested in reducing harm, cutting back, or moving toward abstinence. 

  • Struggling with shame, guilt, or isolation related to substance use. 

  • Experiencing negative effects on your health, relationships, or daily life. 

Wherever you are in your journey, whether considering change, taking first steps, or maintaining progress, therapy can provide tools, support, and hope. 

What Is Substance Use Recovery Therapy? 

Substance use recovery therapy helps individuals explore their relationship with substances, address underlying issues, and create positive changes that support well-being. Our approach integrates harm reduction principles - meeting you where you are, without judgment - so that your therapy reflects your values, culture, and lived experience. 

Recovery doesn’t just mean “stopping.” For many, it means finding healthier ways to cope, restoring balance, and building a life that feels meaningful and sustainable. 

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Our Inclusive, Harm Reduction–Oriented Approach 

At PBA, we believe your recovery should be defined by you. We combine evidence-based approaches with a deep respect for your identity, culture, and goals. Our therapists are committed to offering care that is inclusive, culturally responsive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming, with special sensitivity to the unique challenges faced by BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, and people from marginalized backgrounds. 

Therapeutic approaches may include: 

  • Psychodynamic Therapy – exploring how past experiences and unresolved pain shape your relationship with substances. 

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – shifting unhelpful thought patterns and building healthier coping skills. 

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – strengthening emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. 

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) – working with the different inner parts of you that may hold conflicting feelings about recovery. 

  • Harm Reduction Strategies – developing practical ways to reduce risks, increase safety, and improve well-being while you define your path forward. 

We also encourage integrating therapy with supportive communities such as 12-step programs, harm reduction support groups, SMART Recovery, or culturally specific healing circles, depending on what is right for you. 

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Take the Next Step Together

WE CAN HELP.
REACH OUT TODAY.

Direct Email: info@pbapsychology.com
Phone: 310.271.2275

BEVERLY HILLS LOCATION

9350 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 212
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

DOWNTOWN LA LOCATION

714 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 926
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Support for Families and Loved Ones 

Substance use doesn’t just affect the individual. It often impacts families, partners, and close relationships. Loved ones may feel helpless, worried, or unsure how to provide support without enabling harmful behaviors. 

At PBA, we also offer therapy for families and couples to: 

  • Build healthier communication around substance use and recovery. 

  • Learn supportive strategies rooted in harm reduction. 

  • Heal from the stress, conflict, or mistrust that substance use can create. 

  • Strengthen connection, understanding, and resilience within relationships. 

Supporting families is a vital part of the recovery process. By working together, healing can extend beyond the individual and into the relationships that matter most. 

The Benefits of Recovery Therapy 

  • Healthier coping strategies and reduced reliance on substances. 

  • A stronger sense of control and self-compassion. 

  • Reduced shame and freedom from stigma. 

  • Safer practices and reduced risks if you are still using. 

  • Stronger, more authentic relationships. 

  • A path toward greater balance, health, and purpose—on your terms. 

Take the Next Step Toward Recovery 

You don’t have to face substance use struggles alone. Whether your goal is harm reduction, moderation, or abstinence, therapy can help you move toward a healthier, more meaningful life. At PBA, we will walk alongside you with compassion, respect, and hope. 

Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation and begin your recovery journey. 

Why Choose PBA? 

  • Therapists with experience in substance use recovery and harm reduction. 

  • A compassionate, non-judgmental environment where all goals are respected. 

  • Inclusive, affirming care for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, and marginalized clients. 

  • Personalized therapy that reflects your identity, culture, and life circumstances. 

  • Support for both individuals and families affected by substance use. 

The Benefits of Recovery Therapy