Addictions therapists in Porterville, CA
Browse Addictions therapists in Porterville, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Porterville, CA (Online Only)
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
Online in Porterville, CA
Substance Abuse
Lisa Abrams-Misbeek
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I'm a dedicated specialist in alcohol and addiction counseling, providing comprehensive support for those struggling with substance abuse disorders, focusing on evidence- based strategies to promote lasting recovery and improve over-all well-being.
15 Years Experience
Online in Porterville, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Dr. Jen Bachtold
Psychologist, Ph.D., Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor-II (CADC-II), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Specialist in Anger Management
I am a CADC-II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) with over 17 years of professional experience in addiction and recovery and have worked in detox, residential, outpatient, jail, and private practice settings. As a licensed psychologist with extensive experience in addiction and substance abuse treatment. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome addiction and achieve lasting recovery. My approach is evidence-based, empathetic, supportive, and will evaluate level of motivation to live a healthy lifestyle or reduce substance use to desired levels.
11 Years Experience
Online in Porterville, 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 Porterville, CA
Addictions therapists in Porterville, CA Statistics
Addictions therapists in Porterville, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Psychodynamic Therapy (41%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Christian |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |