If you’re wondering whether alcohol use has become a problem—either for you or for someone you love—you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where they begin to question their relationship with alcohol or feel overwhelmed by a loved one’s drinking or substance use.
At Beach Cities Psychotherapy, we help people take an honest, compassionate look at what’s happening and decide what kind of support might be most helpful. For some people, weekly therapy provides enough space and accountability to reassess their relationship with alcohol and make meaningful changes.
For others, substance use may be more entrenched and require a higher level of care such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), support groups, or inpatient treatment.
The resources below can help you explore the next step.
Resources for People Struggling with Alcohol Use
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
(Often in-network with insurance)
IOPs provide structured treatment several days per week while allowing participants to continue living at home and maintaining many of their daily responsibilities.
Thelma McMillen Recovery Center – Torrance
Treatment programs for substance use disorders
Twin Town Treatment Centers – Torrance
Clear Behavioral Health – Los Angeles
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous offers free peer-support meetings available both in-person and online.
For many people in early recovery, attending meetings regularly—sometimes daily—can provide structure, connection, and accountability.
It’s very common for newcomers to feel uncomfortable or unsure during their first few meetings. Most people report it takes 3–5 meetings before they start to feel more at ease. Feeling uncertain at first is a normal part of the process.
Find meetings (in-person or virtual)
Inpatient Rehab / Detox
(Often in-network with insurance)
For individuals who need medical detox or a more immersive treatment environment, residential programs provide structured care and 24-hour support.
Clear Behavioral Health – Los Angeles
The Meadows
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Resources for People Who Love Someone Struggling with Substance Use
When someone you love is struggling with alcohol or drugs, the experience can be painful, confusing, and isolating. Partners, parents, and family members often find themselves constantly worrying, trying to help, or wondering what they should or shouldn’t be doing.
At Beach Cities Psychotherapy, we regularly work with individuals and families navigating the impact of a loved one’s substance use and the relational dynamics that come with it.
Therapy can help you set healthy boundaries, process the emotional toll, and regain a sense of stability in your own life.
In addition to therapy, many people benefit from connecting with others who truly understand what this experience is like.
Al-Anon
Al-Anon offers free peer-support meetings for people who have a loved one struggling with alcohol use.
These meetings are made up of people who understand firsthand how difficult it can be to love someone who is battling addiction—whether that person is a partner, parent, child, sibling, or friend.
Many people find relief simply by being in a room with others who get it. Meetings provide a space to share experiences, learn from others, and develop healthier ways of coping with the challenges that addiction brings into a family.
Meetings are available both in-person and online.
Find an Al-Anon meeting
If You’re Ready for Support
If you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol—or struggling with the impact of someone else’s drinking—you don’t have to navigate it alone.
At Beach Cities Psychotherapy, we help individuals and couples take an honest look at what’s happening, understand the underlying patterns, and develop healthier ways forward. For some people, therapy provides the support needed to make meaningful changes. For others, we can help connect you with additional resources or higher levels of care when appropriate.
If you’d like help exploring what the next step might look like, reach out to Beach Cities Psychotherapy to schedule a consultation.