Addictions therapists in Sanger, CA
Browse Addictions therapists in Sanger, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Substance Abuse
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Substance Use & Compulsive Behaviors
Understanding the Function Behind the Habit
Compulsive behaviors—whether involving alcohol, substances, gambling, intimacy, or shopping—rarely exist in a vacuum. Rather than viewing addiction as a simple failure of willpower, I view these behaviors as understandable, albeit counterproductive, attempts to find relief, manage high-pressure stress, or avoid underlying pain.
My approach begins with a simple question: What are you attempting to accomplish through this behavior? By understanding the specific emotional, psychological, or physiological function the addiction serves in your life, we can work together to build healthier, sustainable ways to fulfill those needs without compromising your health, relationships, or career.
Client-Centered Autonomy: Abstinence & Harm Reduction
I reject rigid, one-size-fits-all mandates. While some of my clients choose complete abstinence, others prefer to explore controlled use, risk reduction, or moderate management strategies.
My role is not to impose a predetermined goal upon you, but to empower you to continually evaluate the real-world consequences of your choices. Together, we evaluate what is truly serving your well-being, helping you align your actions with the life and relationships you ideally want to build.
Integrative & Evidence-Based Recovery Pathways
Recovery is a personal journey, and no single framework fits every individual. I am adept at integrating a wide spectrum of evidence-based recovery models to fit your personal philosophy and lifestyle:
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP): Cultivating real-time awareness to navigate cravings and break automatic stress responses.
Trauma-Informed Addiction Care: Addressing the root emotional injuries and nervous system dysregulation underlying compulsive habits.
SMART Recovery & Rational Recovery: Utilizing cognitive-behavioral tools and rational self-analysis to build self-efficacy and impulse control.
Harm Reduction & Moderate Management: Practical, strategic approaches designed to minimize harm and restore personal control.
12-Step Support & Mutual-Aid Integration: For clients who find value in 12-step or community support frameworks, I offer informed, comfortable guidance to integrate those steps into our work.
Whether you are seeking to regain control, recalibrate your relationship with a behavior, or enter full recovery, our work offers a confidential, highly supportive environment free from shame or dogma.
26 Years Experience
Online in Sanger, CA
Substance Abuse
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Substance use can slowly become something that no longer feels like a choice. What may have started as relief, escape, or a way to cope can turn into a pattern that is difficult to shift, even when you know it is no longer serving you. I work with individuals who are questioning their relationship with alcohol or substances, in early recovery, or feeling caught between wanting change and not knowing how to begin. My training with the California Association for Drug and Alcohol Educators (CAADE) and years of experience in addiction treatment allow me to approach this work with honesty, compassion, and respect for the complexity of recovery.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sanger, CA
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 Sanger, CA (Online Only)
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 Sanger, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Phillip McCulley
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with substance use or addictive patterns that are affecting their relationships, mental health, or sense of self. This may include concerns related to alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors that feel difficult to control. My approach is supportive and non judgmental, with a focus on understanding what the behavior is doing for you, rather than simply trying to eliminate it.
Together, we look at the emotional, relational, and situational factors that contribute to addiction, as well as the impact these patterns have on trust, intimacy, and communication. I help clients develop healthier coping strategies, increase accountability, and create realistic plans for change that fit their lives. For couples, this often includes working through betrayal, rebuilding trust, and establishing clearer boundaries and expectations.
I also integrate trauma informed care, mindfulness, and motivation based strategies to support long term recovery and emotional stability. Whether you are early in the process of change or returning to therapy after setbacks, I offer a space where progress can happen without shame, pressure, or judgment.
22 Years Experience
Online in Sanger, CA
Addictions therapists in Sanger, CA Statistics
Addictions therapists in Sanger, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (41%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 41% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 57% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Christian |
| 28% | Buddhist |