Doug Pleiman,LCSW, LAADC

Doug Pleiman,LCSW, LAADC

Telehealth Available
Professions: Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Addiction Counselor
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage

Fees: First session is free to ensure goodness of fit. $175 per session. Superbill available for PPO insurance plan reimbursement.
Free Initial Consultation
Weekend Availability
Evening Availability

Offices

23161 Mill Creek Drive
Suite 315
Laguna Hills, California 92653

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My Approach to Helping

I've personally struggled with many of the issues that I treat which I think makes for a more relatable experience for my clients. I'm easy to talk to and feel confident in my ability to help people navigate just about any mental health or substance use challenge. I also believe that you need to find a therapist that you really connect with to get the work done and I won't take offense if it turns out not to be me. I offer a free first session to make sure we're a good fit.

I've been working in the field as a substance use counselor since 2014 and graduated with my masters degree in 2019. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, depression, ADHD, and personality disorders like BPD. I believe the best approach with most of my clients is a blend between symptom management and addressing core issues. I specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and specialized trauma interventions like EMDR.

More Info About My Practice

I work at Brain Repair Therapy Services. There are multiple clinicians here that specialize in different areas. In the event that I'm not a good fit for you, I should be able to point you in the direction of someone that can help.

How My Own Struggles Made Me a Better Therapist

I've gotten lost in more than a few dark holes in my life and probably wouldn't have made it out had it not been for a few people along the way. I seek to emulate with my clients what someone else did for me.

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Ages I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders

Groups I Work With

    Teens, adults, elderly

Industries & Communities Served

  • Education
  • Entertainment Industry
  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Military/Law Enforcement
  • Professional Sports
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Abandonment
  • Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Addictions and Compulsions
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image
  • Borderline
  • Breakup
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Depression
  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating and Food Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Identity Issues
  • Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD)
  • Incest
  • Infidelity / Affair Recovery
  • Internet Addiction
  • Jealousy
  • Obsessions and Compulsions (OCD)
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Harm
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Assault / Abuse
  • Sexuality / Sex Therapy
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety / Phobia
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
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Types of Therapy

  • Family Attachment Narrative Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Holistic Psychotherapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Jungian Psychotherapy
  • Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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