Author Archives: Cristina Bonilla, ACSW

About Cristina Bonilla, ACSW

Therapist Cristina is a bilingual clinical social worker with over 10 years experience working in the field of mental health and addiction, both in the non profit and private sectors. Cristina received a diploma as a certified substance abuse counselor before returning to school to receive a Masters Degree in Social work at USC. Cristina uses a client-centered trauma focused approach in her treatment modalities, blending evidenced based practices such as CBT and EMDR to create an individualized treatment plan to support each client’s unique needs. Learn More About Cristina Bonilla, ACSW

Aftercare Relapse Prevention

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023

Why Do I Keep Relapsing?

Cristina Bonilla, ACSWTherapist Cristina is a bilingual clinical social worker with over 10 years experience working in the field of mental health and addiction, both in the non profit...
Mental Health Relapse Prevention

Monday, March 20th, 2023

8 Ways to Rebuild Family Ties Early in Sobriety

Cristina Bonilla, ACSWTherapist Cristina is a bilingual clinical social worker with over 10 years experience working in the field of mental health and addiction, both in the non profit...
Health and Wellness Mental Health Relapse Prevention

Monday, February 27th, 2023

7 Ways to Get to Sleep with Anxiety – Without Drugs

Cristina Bonilla, ACSWTherapist Cristina is a bilingual clinical social worker with over 10 years experience working in the field of mental health and addiction, both in the non profit...
Aftercare Health and Wellness

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023

Staying Clean and Sober Through Surgery

If you’re facing surgery, it can be a scary thing. Not only do you have to deal with recovery, but you also have to deal with the aftermath of...
Sober Events

Friday, November 11th, 2022

Stairway Recovery Sober Halloween Party 2022

Our Annual Sober Halloween Party Thank you to everyone who came out for our 6th annual Sober Halloween Party. This was our best Halloween event yet! Here are some...
Therapy

Thursday, November 10th, 2022

Long-Term Recovery from Addiction and Substance Use

Those suffering seek recovery, but how do you define long-term recovery from addiction? What does it look like? When you are struggling with any type of substance use disorder,...
Addiction 101

Tuesday, September 27th, 2022

A Guide to Sober Living Homes

The primary purpose of a sober living home is to exist as a drug and alcohol free living space. It’s an environment to allow those suffering from or recovering...
Mental Health

Monday, July 25th, 2022

Mindfulness as a Recovery Tool

Whenever someone mentions mindfulness you probably think of trendy “New Age” practices used only by celebrities in L.A. or N.Y. But, this could not be further from the truth....
Mental Health

Tuesday, June 7th, 2022

Addiction and Mental Health: Managing A Dual Diagnosis

Substance abuse doesn't usually occur in a vacuum. Oftentimes there is a mental health disorder that precedes or accompanies the onset of substance abuse.

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May 20, 2023

8 Tips for a Having a Sober and Fun Summer Vacation

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May 2, 2023

Why Do I Keep Relapsing?

Cristina Bonilla, ACSWTherapist Cristina is a bilingual clinical social worker with over 10 years experience working in the field...
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April 13, 2023

What is Rainbow Fentanyl?

Michael D. Stone, MDMedical Director Michael D. Stone, MD has been in practice for over 30 years. He graduated...
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