Dr. Howard C. Samuels, PsyD, LMFT

A Therapist You Can Trust.
Psychology You Can Rely On.

If you are struggling with substance abuse, dealing with a family crisis, or struggling with relationships, Dr. Samuels can provide you with the tools you need to overcome.

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What Can We Work On?

Dr. Samuels has decades of expierence treating addiction, working with families, and healing relationships. He founded The Hills Treatment Center and was program director at Promises in Malibu, CA.

Alcohol and Addiction Recovery

Alcohol & Addiction Recovery / Referral

Alcohol addiction, also known as Alcoholism, is considered by the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) to be a brain disorder.

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Family Crisis Intervention and Management

Family Crisis Intervention

Crisis is a normal part of life, but recovering can be a challenge. In most cases, life after a family crisis doesn’t look exactly the same as it did before.

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Couples Counseling

Couples Counseling / Relationships

All couples face some conflicts and challenges, and resolving these issues alone can be difficult. Couples counseling provides a safe environment to better understand your partner.

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Psychotherapy Service

Psychotherapy Treatment

Psychotherapy is the process of talking through your thoughts and emotions with a professional in order to improve your mental health and quality of life.

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Dr. Samuels Utilizes Successful Methods

Behavioral Therapy

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Humanistic Approach

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Dr. Samuels has decades of expierence treating addiction, working with families, and healing relationships. He founded The Hills Treatment Center and was program director at Promises in Malibu, CA.

Interested in getting help for you or a loved one?

Join The Many People Who Have Found Sobriety and Healed Relationships

As a former addict himself and someone who has dealt with complex family dynamics, Dr. Samuels knows personally what the struggles are. With decades of sobriety behind him he also knows personally what it takes to overcome.


A good therapist will not try to give you the answers, but rather guide you to the point where you can begin to ask the right questions…for me that was Dr. Samuels.

~ Jim H.


Dr. Samuels is awesome and the therapy was an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend him to anyone suffering from addiction and/or alcoholism.

~ Anonymous


I totally miss Dr. Samuels since I moved. I’ve gotta come back to California and say hello soon. Thank you for giving me such a remarkable life again.

~ Sandra P.

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Alive Again - By Dr. Howard C. Samuels

Alive Again

Recovering From Alcoholismand Drug Addiction

By: Dr. Howard C. Samuels with Jane O’Boyle

Teen Drug Addiction

Teen Drug Addiction

Over the last several decades more and more adolescents are experimenting with drugs. Teen drug addiction affects millions of families across the world. Many teenagers start experimenting with drugs and alcohol before they turn 13. Signs and Symptoms of Teen Drug...

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Selecting a Therapist

Selecting a Therapist

Picking the Right Therapist in Hollywood, CA There are many different reasons why a person may be seeking the guidance of a therapist. Life brings many challenges and the support and advice of an outside perspective can make a huge difference for a person. When it...

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Benefits of Therapy

Benefits of Therapy

5 Benefits of Therapy There are a myriad of reasons an individual can benefit from seeing a therapist. Every person is different and goes through different life experiences. The effects of the experiences one endures can be integrated differently into their lives....

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