Addictions therapists in Malibu, CA
Browse Addictions therapists in Malibu, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Substance Abuse
Faith Szalay
Psychologist, Psy.D, M.A.
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger after traumatic events. Some of these emotions can fuel addictive behavior. I can help guide you through the process of healing.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Substance Abuse
Sara Markham MA, MFT Sara Markham
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Through an accepting and supportive guidance, I work together with adults, teenagers, and families using proven therapeutic techniques to provide solutions to their concerns. I empower clients to clarify goals and guide them to communicate more effectively and feel better in their relationships.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Substance Abuse
Sloane Fabricius
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
My hope and intent is for you to feel heard, seen, supported and hopeful about you and your circumstances. Van Gogh said it best, "I feel there is nothing more truly artistic than loving people." Our creative collaboration will equip you in getting your needs met in healthy ways.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
Substance Abuse
Counseling Center for Sexual Health
Therapist
Counseling Center for Sexual Health specializes in sex therapy in Westlake Village and caters to the entire continuum of sexually-related issues. With a specialized focus on sexual addiction treatment, we offer compassionate and empathic services in a safe, confidential environment.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Substance Abuse
Bruce L. Whitney
Psychologist, Ph.D., QME
Evaluation and treatment of all major mental and emotional disorders, with focused expertise in: depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, dissociative disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), sexual trauma victims, marital and relationship issues, educational and executive coaching.
37 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
Substance Abuse
Kristin Robert
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Addiction does not occur in a vacuum. It is often the visible manifestation of a deeper wound, unmet attachment need, unresolved trauma, or emotional pain that has not found another place to go. What begins as an attempt to find relief, connection, control, or escape can gradually become a source of profound suffering in its own right. Meaningful recovery requires accountability for the consequences of addiction while also understanding the function it has served. Treating the behavior without addressing what lives beneath it may interrupt the cycle temporarily, but lasting change requires helping the person develop safer ways to regulate pain, tolerate emotion, experience connection, and build a life they no longer need to escape.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
Substance Abuse
Elnaz Mayeh (WellBeCounseling)
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR Trained
I specialize in helping people break free from cycles of addiction and substance use with compassion, honesty, and zero shame. Whether you’re in recovery, questioning your relationship with substances, or navigating relapse, I provide a supportive space to explore what’s really driving those patterns. My focus is on understanding the person behind the behavior, helping you heal, rebuild trust in yourself, and create lasting change on your own terms.
9 Years Experience
Online in Malibu, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Nicole Bermensolo
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., AMFT
As an individual in long-term recovery, I intimately understand the challenges of getting and staying sober from alcohol and other substances. Loss of friends and your social circle, persistent feelings of isolation, and finding new means of coping with difficult situations/emotions/stress are just a few of the issues I tackle with clients in recovery. I am uniquely equipped to help both newly sober individuals as well as those in long-term recovery.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
Substance Abuse
Timothy Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Is your addiction a symptom of some deeper pain, or the sole obstacle to a life otherwise pleasantly lived? Using harm reduction informed, evidence based cognitive, narrative, and motivational approaches, we can identify and map out your relationship with your substance use/abuse/misuse, or behavior, the role it plays in maintaining the status quo, and what it would look like to remove it entirely.
9 Years Experience
Online in Malibu, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Dr. Maxwell Rappoport
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I help clients struggling with addiction or problematic substance use by combining evidence-based treatments such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Relapse Prevention strategies. My approach emphasizes understanding triggers, strengthening coping skills, and building sustainable recovery plans tailored to your life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Malibu, CA (Online Only)
Addictions therapists in Malibu, CA Statistics
Addictions therapists in Malibu, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 95% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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| 5% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 31% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 56% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 49% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Christian |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |