Addictions therapists in Santa Monica, CA
Browse Addictions therapists in Santa Monica, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Santa Monica, 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 in Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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 Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Christian Holmes
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
It's hard to admit when we have a problem. The truth is addiction isn't really about the substance, it's about what's going on beneath the surface. In therapy, I create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where we can discover what is really going on so we can face it, transcend it, and transform in the process.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Substance Abuse
Michelle King Rayfield
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Addiction and substance abuse can have devastating effects on your mental, physical, and spiritual health. With empathy and understanding, I can support you through your unique journey, whether that is abstinence-based or through harm reduction. We work together to cultivate your own version of freedom, health, and happiness.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90401
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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 in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Substance Abuse
KIM RICHARDSON LINDLEY
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, I CADC II
It has been an honor to work in the addiction field for many years in Residential, IOP, and aftercare.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Substance Abuse
Kim Gibson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, ATR
I have over 20+ years experience working with those in recovery. I've worked with clients in several settings including IOPS (intensive outpatient programs), a detox setting and in my own private practice.
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Substance Abuse
Don ( "Dr Don" ) Etkes
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., MFT
I helped many people to cope with various types of addictions: Alcoholism, sex addiction, drugs and many others.
39 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Addictions therapists in Santa Monica, CA Statistics
Addictions therapists in Santa Monica, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 95% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
44%
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
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 56% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Christian |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |