Addiction Therapists in Seattle, WA
Brad Galvin: EMDR Intensives
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, SUDP, ICGC-II
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101
Welcome to my practice! I specialize in EMDR intensives - 90-minute to 3-hour sessions done in-person in Seattle or by video anywhere in Florida, Washington or Alaska. Designed to heal deeply-rooted habit patterns and the negative effects of unresolved trauma and addictive disorders including substance abuse, relationship addiction, and disordered gambling, these sessions are intended to jump start your healing. With over 5,000 hours' experience using EMDR, I can effectively tailor treatment to your unique needs. As an IFS-informed psychotherapist, I seek to honor all parts of you as we do the deep work of healing old pain.
Welcome to my practice! I specialize in EMDR intensives - 90-minute to 3-hour sessions done in-person in Seattle or by video anywhere in Florida, Washington or Alaska. Designed to heal deeply-rooted habit patterns and the negative effects of unresolved trauma and addictive disorders including substance abuse, relationship addiction, and disordered gambling, these sessions are intended to jump start your healing. With over 5,000 hours' experience using EMDR, I can effectively tailor treatment to your unique needs. As an IFS-informed psychotherapist, I seek to honor all parts of you as we do the deep work of healing old pain.
I am an interventionist and an addictions therapist. My ideal client is family, employer, individual, and stakeholders that need addiction services and family consultation. I have worked extensively with families and persons of concern in guiding them to treatment. I work with clients with a need for referral to follow up services following treatment such as therapy, psychiatry, medical, dental, and legal. I specialize in coaching and case managing the addicted in this phase of their recovery.
I am an interventionist and an addictions therapist. My ideal client is family, employer, individual, and stakeholders that need addiction services and family consultation. I have worked extensively with families and persons of concern in guiding them to treatment. I work with clients with a need for referral to follow up services following treatment such as therapy, psychiatry, medical, dental, and legal. I specialize in coaching and case managing the addicted in this phase of their recovery.
Allison Gutscher
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SUDPT, RYT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
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I am passionate about supporting folks struggling with addiction.
I work from a holistic, trauma-informed lens and offer a unique combo of talk and somatic therapy. A deeper level of healing can be achieved when we tap into the innate wisdom of the body to cultivate body-mind integration. My somatic approach is informed by yoga therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Together we get to know and befriend the nervous system and build new pathways toward connection and safety. My therapeutic yoga offerings support every-body. Clients are empowered to reclaim a greater sense of choice and respect for their bodies as they develop their resiliency.
I am passionate about supporting folks struggling with addiction.
I work from a holistic, trauma-informed lens and offer a unique combo of talk and somatic therapy. A deeper level of healing can be achieved when we tap into the innate wisdom of the body to cultivate body-mind integration. My somatic approach is informed by yoga therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Together we get to know and befriend the nervous system and build new pathways toward connection and safety. My therapeutic yoga offerings support every-body. Clients are empowered to reclaim a greater sense of choice and respect for their bodies as they develop their resiliency.
Alexandra specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
Alexandra Blitzer is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She earned both her undergraduate degree in Sociology and her master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from the University of New Orleans. Alexandra provides therapy from the comfort of your home via teletherapy.
Alexandra specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
Alexandra Blitzer is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She earned both her undergraduate degree in Sociology and her master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from the University of New Orleans. Alexandra provides therapy from the comfort of your home via teletherapy.
Private Addiction Treatment | Family Intervention Specialist for Alcohol Drug Crisis Prevention: Evidence based cognitive behavior therapy that goes far beyond the mundane alcohol drug addiction "rehabilitation" programs model.
Mental Health Counseling in Seattle | Psychotherapy Private Practice: Psychotherapist and counselor for problems of depression and anxiety. Therapy for panic disorder, generalized anxiety, post traumatic stress, simple phobia, anger management, stress reduction, social anxiety, phobias and avoidance. I help people by providing skills based therapy to assure you effectively manage your moods, emotions and behavior. I'll help you learn the competencies to resolve unwanted life defeating habits. Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Learn effective personal solutions from anxiety and panic to sex & pornography addiction - lasting behavior change. Thanks for your interest in my practice! I'm just a phone call away!
Private Addiction Treatment | Family Intervention Specialist for Alcohol Drug Crisis Prevention: Evidence based cognitive behavior therapy that goes far beyond the mundane alcohol drug addiction "rehabilitation" programs model.
Mental Health Counseling in Seattle | Psychotherapy Private Practice: Psychotherapist and counselor for problems of depression and anxiety. Therapy for panic disorder, generalized anxiety, post traumatic stress, simple phobia, anger management, stress reduction, social anxiety, phobias and avoidance. I help people by providing skills based therapy to assure you effectively manage your moods, emotions and behavior. I'll help you learn the competencies to resolve unwanted life defeating habits. Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Learn effective personal solutions from anxiety and panic to sex & pornography addiction - lasting behavior change. Thanks for your interest in my practice! I'm just a phone call away!
My practice specializes in mental health, family life, trauma, and addiction recovery for adolescents and adults. I have expertise in treating co-occurring issues of addiction, depression, anxiety, adjustment and trauma. I provide couples counseling and family therapy and have much success with persons for whom therapy has not been helpful. I help families and individuals face issues of addiction and offer alternatives to 12-step programs. My approach is relational, existential and focuses on making meaningful changes. I integrate principles and strategies of change derived from interpersonal neurobiology and affect regulation.
My practice specializes in mental health, family life, trauma, and addiction recovery for adolescents and adults. I have expertise in treating co-occurring issues of addiction, depression, anxiety, adjustment and trauma. I provide couples counseling and family therapy and have much success with persons for whom therapy has not been helpful. I help families and individuals face issues of addiction and offer alternatives to 12-step programs. My approach is relational, existential and focuses on making meaningful changes. I integrate principles and strategies of change derived from interpersonal neurobiology and affect regulation.
Esau McMorris
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, MHCA, LADACII, MAC, QCS
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
I started my career as an addiction counselor and have since witnessed many clients successfully maintain their sobriety for 9-10 years. Recognizing the prevalence of underlying mental health issues among those in recovery, I transitioned to mental health counseling because mental health issues manifested after sobriety. As an addiction counselor, I found myself increasingly providing mental health counseling. I am now equally proficient and certified in both addiction and mental health counseling, and I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety disorders. Depression, relationship issues.ADHD, Bipolar. And trauma.
I started my career as an addiction counselor and have since witnessed many clients successfully maintain their sobriety for 9-10 years. Recognizing the prevalence of underlying mental health issues among those in recovery, I transitioned to mental health counseling because mental health issues manifested after sobriety. As an addiction counselor, I found myself increasingly providing mental health counseling. I am now equally proficient and certified in both addiction and mental health counseling, and I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety disorders. Depression, relationship issues.ADHD, Bipolar. And trauma.
I help individuals improve the quality of their lives and life experiences. My work for the past eight years has been focused on general practice with a specialty in addiction and co-dependency all within a relaxed and respectful environment. I work with individuals and couples to promote hope, health, and wellness by creating a safe space conducive to facilitating change, reflection, and interpersonal growth. My goal is that each person feels supported to become the best possible expression of themselves, in a responsive and non-judgmental environment.
I help individuals improve the quality of their lives and life experiences. My work for the past eight years has been focused on general practice with a specialty in addiction and co-dependency all within a relaxed and respectful environment. I work with individuals and couples to promote hope, health, and wellness by creating a safe space conducive to facilitating change, reflection, and interpersonal growth. My goal is that each person feels supported to become the best possible expression of themselves, in a responsive and non-judgmental environment.
Katherine Afuola
Counselor, MS, LMHC, SUDP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98110 (Online Only)
I am an open minded trauma informed and compassionate licensed mental health professional and substance use counselor who is able, and ready, to assist in best practices towards the goals and needs of your current situation. I utilize EFT/Tapping, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques. I also work from a multicultural point of view and understand that culture is what defines us and our values.
I am an open minded trauma informed and compassionate licensed mental health professional and substance use counselor who is able, and ready, to assist in best practices towards the goals and needs of your current situation. I utilize EFT/Tapping, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques. I also work from a multicultural point of view and understand that culture is what defines us and our values.
I believe in the importance of providing a compassionate therapeutic environment that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and supportive. As a therapist, I am actively involved helping you explore the issues that brought you into therapy, develop insight into underlying causes, and learn effective coping strategies. I work with a range of clinical issues including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, relationship difficulties and addiction. I am experienced working with diverse ethnic, racial, and gender identity client populations.
I believe in the importance of providing a compassionate therapeutic environment that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and supportive. As a therapist, I am actively involved helping you explore the issues that brought you into therapy, develop insight into underlying causes, and learn effective coping strategies. I work with a range of clinical issues including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, relationship difficulties and addiction. I am experienced working with diverse ethnic, racial, and gender identity client populations.
Chris Uhlemann, MA, LMHC, is a licensed therapist specializing in individual therapy, grief and loss, and addictions. With over a decade of experience, Chris offers a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their goals and overcome challenges such as anxiety and depression. He helps individuals process grief, manage addiction issues, and explore mindfulness and values. Chris is dedicated to supporting clients on their journey towards healing and personal growth.
Chris Uhlemann, MA, LMHC, is a licensed therapist specializing in individual therapy, grief and loss, and addictions. With over a decade of experience, Chris offers a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their goals and overcome challenges such as anxiety and depression. He helps individuals process grief, manage addiction issues, and explore mindfulness and values. Chris is dedicated to supporting clients on their journey towards healing and personal growth.
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MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, SUDP, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I have earned a Master's degree from the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies, and have been a Substance Use Disorder Professional in Washington state since 2009.
I am the director of MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services, a dynamic new option in the treatment of chemical dependency, problem gambling, and sex addiction in the Seattle area. Your experience will be individualized and goal focused. You will develop the tools to reclaim your life from addiction and compulsive behavior and begin to develop a path towards healing and wholeness for both yourself and your support network of family and loved ones. In both individual sessions and groups with others also walking the healing path you will challenge yourself, access reservoirs of strength within yourself, learn to connect, and you will grow.
I have earned a Master's degree from the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies, and have been a Substance Use Disorder Professional in Washington state since 2009.
I am the director of MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services, a dynamic new option in the treatment of chemical dependency, problem gambling, and sex addiction in the Seattle area. Your experience will be individualized and goal focused. You will develop the tools to reclaim your life from addiction and compulsive behavior and begin to develop a path towards healing and wholeness for both yourself and your support network of family and loved ones. In both individual sessions and groups with others also walking the healing path you will challenge yourself, access reservoirs of strength within yourself, learn to connect, and you will grow.
I also have 22 years of addiction recovery and therefore have awareness and experience of the processes of recovering from co-occurring disorders of mental health and chemical dependency.
I am a seasoned therapist with a solid background of training in counseling psychology and I keep a very enthusiastic learning edge on perspectives and developments in psychotherapy. I can always find a way to generate an earnest and stimulative approach to working with clients in therapy. I believe that persons seeking therapy hope to find someone who has a mature range of life experience, sophisticated knowledge of the therapeutic process, a tested repertoire of counseling skills and the ability to provide the anticipatory guidance that fosters self-determination and meaningful life changes. I am confident I have these attributes.
I also have 22 years of addiction recovery and therefore have awareness and experience of the processes of recovering from co-occurring disorders of mental health and chemical dependency.
I am a seasoned therapist with a solid background of training in counseling psychology and I keep a very enthusiastic learning edge on perspectives and developments in psychotherapy. I can always find a way to generate an earnest and stimulative approach to working with clients in therapy. I believe that persons seeking therapy hope to find someone who has a mature range of life experience, sophisticated knowledge of the therapeutic process, a tested repertoire of counseling skills and the ability to provide the anticipatory guidance that fosters self-determination and meaningful life changes. I am confident I have these attributes.
"Serenity is what we get when we quit hoping for a better past." -Unknown. Everyone deserves a space to heal. Together, we will create that space for you. Whether you are struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, addiction, relationship/family issues, religious trauma or gender/sexuality issues, I believe that you are capable of growing into who you want to be.
"Serenity is what we get when we quit hoping for a better past." -Unknown. Everyone deserves a space to heal. Together, we will create that space for you. Whether you are struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, addiction, relationship/family issues, religious trauma or gender/sexuality issues, I believe that you are capable of growing into who you want to be.
Sober SoulTide Coaching with Your Sober Guide
Counselor, LMHCA, CDPT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98155 (Online Only)
Welcome to Sober SoulTide, a coaching program uniquely designed for those seeking not just sobriety but a transformative lifestyle change. My approach integrates a rich tapestry of professional knowledge with a decade of personal experience in sobriety and motherhood. With a Master's in Addiction Studies and a specialization in cooccurring disorders, alongside certification in mental wellness coaching, I offer a comprehensive program that addresses the multifaceted nature of recovery and well-being.
Welcome to Sober SoulTide, a coaching program uniquely designed for those seeking not just sobriety but a transformative lifestyle change. My approach integrates a rich tapestry of professional knowledge with a decade of personal experience in sobriety and motherhood. With a Master's in Addiction Studies and a specialization in cooccurring disorders, alongside certification in mental wellness coaching, I offer a comprehensive program that addresses the multifaceted nature of recovery and well-being.
Molly Laich
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, TLLP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
Is that you? I work with both individuals and couples, specializing in ADHD, mood disorders, addiction, work/life balance and more.
When times get hard, having someone in your corner can make all the difference. I approach therapy from a holistic, client-centered perspective. My goal is to help you navigate the challenges in your life by working together to make real, lasting changes for the better. My approach is at once compassionate and pragmatic, and my work with clients is never one-size-fits-all. I want to get to know who you are, what’s been working for you and what needs work. From there, we can work together to build a treatment plan tailored to your lifestyle and goals, on your timeline, with you in mind.
Is that you? I work with both individuals and couples, specializing in ADHD, mood disorders, addiction, work/life balance and more.
When times get hard, having someone in your corner can make all the difference. I approach therapy from a holistic, client-centered perspective. My goal is to help you navigate the challenges in your life by working together to make real, lasting changes for the better. My approach is at once compassionate and pragmatic, and my work with clients is never one-size-fits-all. I want to get to know who you are, what’s been working for you and what needs work. From there, we can work together to build a treatment plan tailored to your lifestyle and goals, on your timeline, with you in mind.
Experience with: Youth and adolescents struggling with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Now accepting clients via teletherapy. Teletherapy is secure and easy to use: you simply need access to strong WiFi or cellular, privacy, and a smartphone/tablet/laptop. As a therapist with more than 13 years’ experience in the Seattle area, I provide strengths-based, solution-focused mental health therapy to clients from diverse backgrounds. I specialize in working with young adults, adolescents, and their families. I also frequently work with men and women to address addiction, work performance, relationship challenges, and other life stressors.
Experience with: Youth and adolescents struggling with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Now accepting clients via teletherapy. Teletherapy is secure and easy to use: you simply need access to strong WiFi or cellular, privacy, and a smartphone/tablet/laptop. As a therapist with more than 13 years’ experience in the Seattle area, I provide strengths-based, solution-focused mental health therapy to clients from diverse backgrounds. I specialize in working with young adults, adolescents, and their families. I also frequently work with men and women to address addiction, work performance, relationship challenges, and other life stressors.
Thomas P Essex
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98136 (Online Only)
Perhaps this involves death, chronic illness, substance dependence, family discord, infertility, or marital difficulties.
Life is unpredictable and difficult at times. Things don’t always work out the way we planned or expected they would. When we find ourselves out of balance and upset; it can be helpful to talk about our thoughts and feelings with someone who will listen. In a safe space, it will be easier to consider what is working for you and what is not. I’d like to offer you that safe space and to help you by listening and discussing your situation and experience. I believe in the strength and resiliency of each individual. I know you possess the power to regain balance in your life and I’d like to help you do that.
Perhaps this involves death, chronic illness, substance dependence, family discord, infertility, or marital difficulties.
Life is unpredictable and difficult at times. Things don’t always work out the way we planned or expected they would. When we find ourselves out of balance and upset; it can be helpful to talk about our thoughts and feelings with someone who will listen. In a safe space, it will be easier to consider what is working for you and what is not. I’d like to offer you that safe space and to help you by listening and discussing your situation and experience. I believe in the strength and resiliency of each individual. I know you possess the power to regain balance in your life and I’d like to help you do that.
Eileen Scholtz, PLLC
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, SUDPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
I am a Washington mental health and substance use professional that works with adult individuals seeking support for their mental health and/or issues related to substance use and addiction. I believe in approaching clients from a holistic perspective to connect mind, body, and spirit by collaborating and acting as a member of their team. I hope to work with individuals to understand the potential and authenticity we all innately hold and be a supportive ally. I work from a social justice and anti-oppression framework because I believe that providing compassion and understanding is not based on linear imperialist belief systems.
I am a Washington mental health and substance use professional that works with adult individuals seeking support for their mental health and/or issues related to substance use and addiction. I believe in approaching clients from a holistic perspective to connect mind, body, and spirit by collaborating and acting as a member of their team. I hope to work with individuals to understand the potential and authenticity we all innately hold and be a supportive ally. I work from a social justice and anti-oppression framework because I believe that providing compassion and understanding is not based on linear imperialist belief systems.
I first became an addiction counselor in 2017 and supported those struggling with substance use concerns, implementing a harm-reduction approach.
I am a believer in the power of therapy for everyone. We all need a safe place to vent, feel validated in our experiences and be able to process the difficult parts of life. Humor and hope are two key elements of my work with clients. I have been working as a counselor for over 8 years and have found that through humor, collaboration and understanding- we can make incredible leaps towards healing and becoming our best selves. I look forward to guiding you along this journey.
I first became an addiction counselor in 2017 and supported those struggling with substance use concerns, implementing a harm-reduction approach.
I am a believer in the power of therapy for everyone. We all need a safe place to vent, feel validated in our experiences and be able to process the difficult parts of life. Humor and hope are two key elements of my work with clients. I have been working as a counselor for over 8 years and have found that through humor, collaboration and understanding- we can make incredible leaps towards healing and becoming our best selves. I look forward to guiding you along this journey.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.