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About Jonathan D Avalos, MD

Addiction and the problems that accompany it can create complications for your health, your relationships, and the way you feel. The interplay between negative mood symptoms, health effects and addictive behaviors can create a feedback loop that can feel like a trap. I have been very effective in helping my clients to disrupt their own addictive processes by leading with respect and truthfulness. By committing myself to those principles I establish a healing relationship with my clients which serves as a safe space in which change can begin. 

Within that therapeutic relationship, we can explore the role of the addictive process- and work together to find a preferred alternative.

In addition to this, I am an expert in Medication Assisted Treatment, (MAT) and work diligently to optimize the reduction of drug or alcohol cravings whenever possible. If there are concurrent mood symptoms, I can help to optimize those using a number of different medication strategies. In addition to this, I will work with you to develop your own personalized recovery plan to ensure your continued success.

Education & Experience

I am an expert in the field of Addiction Medicine and received extensive training at the Betty Ford Center. Beyond that training, I have completed additional coursework in pain management at UC Davis, as well as training in the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation  (TMS) at Harvard Medical School for the treatment of severe depression. My calling is to humbly apply this expertise in the service of those who need it most.

Associations

  • American Academy of Family Physicians, American Board of Preventive Medicine- Board Certification in Addiction Medicine
  • California Society of Addiction Medicine
  • American Society of Addiction Medicine  

MD

  • University of Texas, Houston 

BA

  • Psychology, Rice University 

Residency

  • Harbor UCLA 

Fellowship

  • Addiction Medicine, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

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My Values

Respect

I am committed to treating you and your process with respect in every interaction. We may not agree about everything, but you will always be treated with respect.

Truthfulness

I am committed to speaking the truth based on my everything I know and am. As you discover your ability to let go of patterns rooted in self deceit, you can begin living your truth.