Addictions therapists in Ventura, CA
Browse Addictions therapists in Ventura, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Substance Abuse
Elnaz Mayeh (WellBeCounseling)
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR Trained
I specialize in helping people break free from cycles of addiction and substance use with compassion, honesty, and zero shame. Whether you’re in recovery, questioning your relationship with substances, or navigating relapse, I provide a supportive space to explore what’s really driving those patterns. My focus is on understanding the person behind the behavior, helping you heal, rebuild trust in yourself, and create lasting change on your own terms.
9 Years Experience
Online in Ventura, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Bruce L. Whitney
Psychologist, Ph.D., QME
Evaluation and treatment of all major mental and emotional disorders, with focused expertise in: depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, dissociative disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), sexual trauma victims, marital and relationship issues, educational and executive coaching.
37 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Online in Ventura, CA
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
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Online in Ventura, CA
Substance Abuse
Counseling Center for Sexual Health
Therapist
Counseling Center for Sexual Health specializes in sex therapy in Westlake Village and caters to the entire continuum of sexually-related issues. With a specialized focus on sexual addiction treatment, we offer compassionate and empathic services in a safe, confidential environment.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Substance Abuse
Sloane Fabricius
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
My hope and intent is for you to feel heard, seen, supported and hopeful about you and your circumstances. Van Gogh said it best, "I feel there is nothing more truly artistic than loving people." Our creative collaboration will equip you in getting your needs met in healthy ways.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Online in Ventura, CA
Substance Abuse
Sara Markham MA, MFT Sara Markham
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Through an accepting and supportive guidance, I work together with adults, teenagers, and families using proven therapeutic techniques to provide solutions to their concerns. I empower clients to clarify goals and guide them to communicate more effectively and feel better in their relationships.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Substance Abuse
Bridgit Serrano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
Substance use is a way to cope with deep-rooted pain. We can continue your work on the underlying issues that lead you to self-destructive habits. I spent many years working in substance use treatment centers and am unafraid and hopeful in helping you through this journey.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ventura, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Dr. Susie King
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Identify the reasons why you self-medicate with alcohol, drugs, or other addictive behaviors. We will develop a recovery plan for you to get and stay sober.
15 Years Experience
Online in Ventura, CA (Online Only)
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 Near Ventura, CA
Addictions therapists in Ventura, CA Statistics
Addictions therapists in Ventura, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
42%
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
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 56% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Christian |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |