Bunkhouse Behavorial Health • Pat
JD, MBA, MS², CADC
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I work with individuals and families facing urgent crises—psychiatric instability, substance use, or legal consequences tied to either. Whether the crisis unfolds in a courtroom, ER, or at home, I step in to assess risk, interrupt destructive cycles, and coordinate decisive next steps. My approach blends lived experience with criminological expertise to bring clarity, structure, and accountability when time is short and stakes are high. I don't wait for readiness—I help create it.
I help people facing addiction and emotional pain find clarity, connection, and purpose. With lived experience and compassion, not judgment, I offer real talk, support, and tools to navigate recovery. I focus on walking the path with the client, not ahead of ahead of them. Their not alone in this.
I’ve been where you are—stuck, hurting, unsure where to turn. You don’t have to do this alone. Recovery is tough, but it’s possible, and you’re worth the effort. If you're ready for change—or even just thinking about it—I’m here to listen, walk with you, and help you find your way. Reach out when you're ready.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Wire
Bunkhouse Behavorial Health • Pat Potter
JD, MBA, MS², CADC
Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from Fairleigh Dickinson University Patrick Potter
- In Practice for 31 years
- Attended Fairleigh Dickinson University , Masters Clinical Forsenic Psychology, Graduated 2025
- Membership with Association of Intervention Specialists Member in Good Standing / 2022
- Membership with National Association of Mental Illness Member in Good Standing / 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Bunkhouse Behavorial Health • Pat Potter
JD, MBA, MS², CADC
Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Dual Diagnosis
- Chronic Relapse
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Behavioral Issues
- Crisis Intervention
- Drug Abuse
- Gambling
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Psychosis
- Sexual Addiction
- Sports Performance
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
Bunkhouse Behavorial Health • Pat Potter
JD, MBA, MS², CADC
Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Drug and Alcohol Counseling
- Equine Therapy
Bunkhouse Behavorial Health • Pat Potter
JD, MBA, MS², CADC
Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Additional Location
Bunkhouse Behavorial Health
2325 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 205
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Nearby Areas
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Bunkhouse Behavorial Health • Pat Potter
JD, MBA, MS², CADC