Addictions therapists in San Luis Obispo, California CA
Browse Addictions therapists in San Luis Obispo. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 San Luis Obispo, CA California
Substance Abuse
Zena Caputo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I seek to create a safe, professional refuge for you to learn about your pattern of using or drinking and to explore the path to healing that feels right for you. I take a boradly harm-reduction approach that can include experimenting with spectrum from moderation to abstinence. I also work with family members impacted by a loved one’s substance use, focusing on understanding addiction, connecting with resources, setting boundaries, and coping.
10 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Substance Abuse
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I work with substance use in a non-judgmental and respectful way, helping clients understand what role substances play in their emotional life and relationships. Rather than focusing only on stopping behavior, we explore underlying stress, pain, or unmet needs and develop healthier ways of coping, connecting, and caring for oneself.
41 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Substance Abuse
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman (Dr. Vicki), The Coleman Group PLLC & The Anger Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, CCMHC, QMHP, MAC, DAC, SAP, CAMF, BCC, HS-BCP
Examine the antecedents and triggers of anger, trauma, addictions, and/or substance abuse.
36 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
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 Luis Obispo, CA California
Addictions therapists in San Luis Obispo, California Statistics
Addictions therapists in San Luis Obispo, California average 17 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
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) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Christian |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |