Online Addictions therapists in San Marcos, California CA
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Substance Abuse
Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, MS HSc, MA, LMHC, LPC
I treat addictions and substance use through a trauma-informed, parts-based approach. We explore the underlying patterns and emotional pain driving the behavior, rather than just focusing on the substance itself. Together, we build healthier coping strategies and reconnect with your sense of self and meaning.
26 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Ryan Muldoon
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Addiction doesn't need to take over your life. If you're ready to heal, you can do it, and I can help if you'd like. If you're NOT ready to heal, I get it, and I'll still be on your side. My own experiences with addiction and recovery have equipped me with more tools to help than my master’s degree ever could. I'm ready when you are.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Substance Abuse
Patricia Anna Martucci
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, EMDR Certified Therapist, RYT-200
I have spent much of my career working at substance abuse setting from in-patient to residential, Partial hospitalization, intensive out patient and out patient settings, in Los Angeles, New York and New Jersey, supporting individuals and their families in coping with the effects and impact of addiction, learning new ways of coping and interacting in relationships, helping to build healthy individual and relational systems that support wellness and recovery.
16 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Substance Abuse
Dr Pamela Helen Polcyn
Marriage and Family Therapist, Phd, MFT
Addictions can take over your life and keep you from focusing on what is really important to you and your family. Recovery can be achieved with the steady step by step uncovering of real issues. Regain control over your life and your choices with a new understanding of what addiction means to you..
35 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Jeanette Abney
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I have over 20 years of experience with working in the field of substance use and dependence. I am knowledgeable with court referred drug and alcohol program and SAP Assessments with the DOT. I provide drug and alcohol educational services, relapse preventions, and interventions to assist individuals as well as their families.
27 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Substance Abuse
Russell Wilkie
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
Understanding your triggers to relapse is the best tool for staying clean and sober. A few counseling sessions digging into the triggers can save you a lot of grief as you begin to grasp why it's hard to stay clean. I have a solid understanding of 12-step treatment and recommend it for ongoing support, helping you find identity, purpose and direction. If you need help getting clean/sober for the first time, I can walk you through that process too.
34 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Sean Sprigle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
In my own journey of recovery i discovered that my own previous misuse of substances was just an overactive coping skill which was functioning to cover up my trauma and attachment disruption. I have found a way to treat these issues via individual therapy leading to successful recovery from the overuse of substances.
9 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Substance Abuse
Susana Scotti, Journey Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in treating addiction, with a strong background in inpatient and outpatient recovery settings. Together, we understand how mental health challenges and addiction are often interconnected, with substance use frequently serving as a way to cope with emotional pain. Many people find recovery difficult when underlying mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD and ADHD remain untreated. I work with you to address those issues and strengthen sobriety skills. I support individuals seeking outpatient services to establish or maintain a healthier relationship to substances and those transitioning from residential treatment or intensive outpatient programs. Whether your goal is abstinence or harm reduction, I provide evidence-based support to help you gain and maintain recovery, prevent relapse, and build a meaningful life in sobriety. I work with you to understand the patterns driving substance use and to change behaviors that no longer serve you.
13 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Struggling with substance use can feel isolating, especially when it starts to affect your relationships, work, or sense of control. You might feel stuck between wanting change and not knowing how to get there. Therapy focuses on helping you understand the patterns behind your use, identify triggers, and build healthier ways to cope. The goal is to support you in making changes that feel realistic and sustainable, whether that means reducing use, maintaining sobriety, or gaining clarity about what you want moving forward.
4 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
GRIS ALVES
Counselor/Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher
I specialize in working with addiction and substance use through a trauma-informed, nonjudgmental approach rooted in Compassionate Inquiry®. Rather than focusing solely on stopping behaviors, I help clients explore the emotional and nervous system roots of addiction—often shaped by childhood trauma, chronic stress, or unmet attachment needs. Clients seek my support when they are ready to understand their patterns with compassion, reduce shame, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves, their emotions, and their recovery process.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Substance Abuse
Chris Doorley
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT, MA
I specialize in abstinence approaches to substance use, and can work with individuals both interested in 12-step programs as well as alternatives to 12-step. Treating addictions of any kind— alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, ecigarettes/ vaping, etc.— is a multi-modal approach providing supporting the body, the mind, the emotions, and the whole spirit of the person. The simplest way to start dealing with habits and addictions is by dealing with cravings. From there, we build capacity through healthy practices.
8 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Substance Abuse
Samer Fawaz
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #149147
As someone who has struggled with addiction, I deeply understand the feeling of needing to use or abuse substances in order to survive in this world. The shame we feel when we are in the quicksand of addiction stunts our growth and keeps us in the same place. The fact is, addiction tricks us into thinking we are mitigating pain when in reality it is producting more trauma within us. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to express all your feelings about your addiction with no shame or judgment so you can feel motivated to make change.
6 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Substance Abuse
Dr. Mandi Maycumber
Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LMHC, SUDP
I have a background as a substance use disorder professional and have extensive experience in addictions.
13 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Substance Abuse
Dr. Eric van der Voort
Psychologist, PsyD, CST
Thinking about changing your drinking or substance use can feel daunting or overwhelming. After all, drinking and using do offer some benefits, such as experiencing pleasure, feeling more social, or perhaps even enhancing your sexual experiences. On the flip side, many people also experience numerous downsides, side effects, or unwanted repercussions when they use. Taking inventory of what you have at stake can be helpful in making a decision about whether or not to change. Those reasons can be especially helpful in moments of distress or temptation.
Exploring what might be underneath your drinking or substance use is crucial. Sometimes painful experiences from your past propel you to find a quick solution to the pain. Alcohol and drugs can be effective at numbing pain, but you may be left with unresolved grief, trauma, anger, shame, or guilt. Treatment requires an integrative approach that addresses both the substance use and your emotional pain.
If you have decided that you’d like to change your drinking or substance use, therapy can help you accomplish your goal. There is no “one size fits all” treatment approach when it comes to treating addiction or substance misuse, so let’s work together to determine what will best help you live the life you want. Give me a call me today to get help reaching your substance use treatment goals.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Substance use is often less about the substance itself and more about what it helps manage or avoid. I work with individuals to understand the underlying emotional patterns, stressors, and relational dynamics connected to use. Together, we focus on building awareness, increasing tolerance for difficult internal states, and developing more sustainable ways of coping and relating.
9 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Substance Abuse
Oliver Drakeford
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
Here's a rewritten blurb incorporating "addiction therapy," "Los Angeles," and "West Hollywood":
"As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing addiction therapy in Los Angeles and West Hollywood for over a decade, I specialize in helping individuals transform their relationship with substances and addictive behaviors. My approach to addiction therapy recognizes that substance use often masks deeper emotional challenges—from unresolved trauma to feelings of powerlessness—and I work with clients to uncover these underlying triggers. Located in the heart of West Hollywood on Santa Monica Boulevard, I offer both in-person and online addiction therapy sessions throughout Los Angeles, combining psychoanalytic insights with evidence-based approaches like DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Having served as Clinical Director of a Residential Treatment Center, I bring comprehensive expertise to support clients at any stage of recovery, from those questioning their substance use to individuals maintaining long-term sobriety. My West Hollywood practice provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space where Los Angeles residents can explore their unique recovery journey, develop healthier coping strategies, and reclaim control over their lives
10 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Substance Abuse
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
In encountering addictions, therapies focused on breaking old thought patterns and habits, such as dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapy represent positive and effective approaches.
18 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Substance Abuse
Barbara Jaurequi Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MAC
Treating addiction is both a professional and a personal passion of mine. I've been in recovery for my own addictions for more than 23 years. Helping others find relief from the relentless problem of addiction is perhaps the most meaningful aspect of my work. I embrace a combination of psychotherapy, emotional healing and group support to really attack the addiction from all sides. Please visit my website (BarbaraJCounseling.com) to read more about my approach to addiction treatment - my #1 practice specialty.
17 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Substance Abuse
Christian Holmes
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
It's hard to admit when we have a problem. The truth is addiction isn't really about the substance, it's about what's going on beneath the surface. In therapy, I create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where we can discover what is really going on so we can face it, transcend it, and transform in the process.
8 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Substance Abuse
Alicia Stalker-Gallichio LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I am a DOT SAP - Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional.
21 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA
Addictions therapists in San Marcos, California Statistics
Addictions therapists in San Marcos, California average 17 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Addictions or Substance Abuse (100%), Anxiety or Fears (87%), and Depression (72%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Gender ID
| 48% |
Female |
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| 46% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Addictions or Substance Abuse |
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 46% | Stress |