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
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 Porterville, CA
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
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 Porterville, CA
Substance Abuse
Jonathan Kruger Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Addiction of any nature is a profoundly challenging constellation of behaviors to understand, address, and ultimately replace with healthier choices. Addiction is further complicated by the strong likelihood that co-occurring conditions will accompany the addictive behavior: anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges often go hand in hand with compulsive behavior. As a result, grasping the full breadth of the patient’s behavior and background is vital to treatment, but that is just one piece of a holistic approach. Fundamentally, addiction treatment must address the fact that at the heart of compulsive behavior lies a sense of self.
The truth is, at some level we are all wounded or, indeed, fractured. The challenge for those suffering addictive behaviors is that the wounds are so profound that the only way to find relief is to engage in maladaptive behaviors. In fact, the truly nefarious aspect of addiction is that while it is rooted in a fractured sense of self, the addictive behavior itself blocks the patient’s ability to empower and re-structure their internal narrative. Addiction is not only the crutch that soothes the fractured self, it is also the barrier that prevents a new self-empowerment to emerge. This creates a vicious cycle, and the common emotional aspects of addiction then dominate the addict’s self-narrative: guilt, shame, hopelessness and despair.
The essence of overcoming addiction, and the core of my treatment philosophy, is the desire and ultimately the decision to live your life in a new and different way. This decision is extraordinarily difficult and requires a comprehensive set of tools to sustain it over a lifetime. The good news is that the scientific underpinning of addiction treatment is making extraordinary progress. My practice for addiction seeks to understand and suggest new therapeutic options, and to pair those with a deep exploration to the source of your maladaptive behaviors and the experiences that fractured your original sense of self. My goal is to create a safe, trusting and healing environment to explore these core issues and to re-create a new self-narrative, replacing addictive behaviors with new coping mechanisms and actions. Ultimately, my goal is to re-assemble the fractured self, leading to a newly empowered individual with the skillset to begin a completely new, nourishing, and rewarding life.
13 Years Experience
Online in Porterville, CA
Substance Abuse
Dr. Lois Nightingale
Psychologist, MA, Ph.D.
I have been working with Chemical Dependency clients and their families since 1983. I support 12-Step Programs and work with clients during and after structured rehab programs.
43 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 $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (41%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
44%
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% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 57% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Christian |
| 29% | Buddhist |