Alcohol Use Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

Cathy Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55408
If fights with your partner go nowhere, your sex life is disappointing (or non-existent), you suffer with anxiety or depression, or you or your partner struggle with out of control sexual behavior or drug/ alcohol use, I can help.
I work with couples to fine-tune communication and build closeness. Learn to listen wholeheartedly. Either soften your approach to express your desires and limits effectively, or strengthen your delivery so your partner can hear your true needs. It's demoralizing to slog through fights - I'll teach you to share things productively and feel closer.
If fights with your partner go nowhere, your sex life is disappointing (or non-existent), you suffer with anxiety or depression, or you or your partner struggle with out of control sexual behavior or drug/ alcohol use, I can help.
I work with couples to fine-tune communication and build closeness. Learn to listen wholeheartedly. Either soften your approach to express your desires and limits effectively, or strengthen your delivery so your partner can hear your true needs. It's demoralizing to slog through fights - I'll teach you to share things productively and feel closer.

, anger, alcohol use, excessively playing video games).
Life can be unpredictable with many ups-and-downs. Seeking therapy to help navigate life requires courage. If you are considering therapy, you are demonstrating that courage and are likely on your way to improving your life. I take pride in utilizing science-based approaches and I also cherish the opportunity to mindfully and compassionately collaborate with you. Together we will identify what may be keeping you stuck and we will forge a path to increasing your quality of life. Lastly, I believe in the mind-body connection and enjoy introducing mindfulness-based skills to enhance that connection.
, anger, alcohol use, excessively playing video games).
Life can be unpredictable with many ups-and-downs. Seeking therapy to help navigate life requires courage. If you are considering therapy, you are demonstrating that courage and are likely on your way to improving your life. I take pride in utilizing science-based approaches and I also cherish the opportunity to mindfully and compassionately collaborate with you. Together we will identify what may be keeping you stuck and we will forge a path to increasing your quality of life. Lastly, I believe in the mind-body connection and enjoy introducing mindfulness-based skills to enhance that connection.

Dr. Michele Perron
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, ICADC, CAPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with motivated clients who struggle with over drinking and would like to reduce alcohol use.
Would you like to learn to finally manage your over drinking at home, work, social situations, conferences, or vacations without feeling fearful, ashamed, exhausted, or wondering what happened to your good intentions? Would you like to learn how to feed your brain the nutrients it needs to look and feel better, have more energy and follow through? Get clear, intelligent, and effective strategies to make the changes you want. If you want to drink occasionally, skip traditional treatment & AA, then let's work together to get you to your goals. Save time, save money, save your job, your health, and your relationships.
I work with motivated clients who struggle with over drinking and would like to reduce alcohol use.
Would you like to learn to finally manage your over drinking at home, work, social situations, conferences, or vacations without feeling fearful, ashamed, exhausted, or wondering what happened to your good intentions? Would you like to learn how to feed your brain the nutrients it needs to look and feel better, have more energy and follow through? Get clear, intelligent, and effective strategies to make the changes you want. If you want to drink occasionally, skip traditional treatment & AA, then let's work together to get you to your goals. Save time, save money, save your job, your health, and your relationships.

Dayna Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Dayna is a very positive and calm force. She does not get rattled easily and has the experience to handle whatever clients are facing. A true professional, and a compassionate therapist.
Dayna is a very positive and calm force. She does not get rattled easily and has the experience to handle whatever clients are facing. A true professional, and a compassionate therapist.

We are all capable, and deserving, of rich, vibrant, lives. However, trauma, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges can serve as barriers to the embodiment of the highest expression of ourselves. My hope is that as clients join with me to manage mental health symptoms and experience healing, a life of happiness and contentment is achieved.
We are all capable, and deserving, of rich, vibrant, lives. However, trauma, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges can serve as barriers to the embodiment of the highest expression of ourselves. My hope is that as clients join with me to manage mental health symptoms and experience healing, a life of happiness and contentment is achieved.

Chris Beerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Addiction rarely emerges overnight—it's a continuum, quietly shifting from a seemingly harmless outlet to a consuming force that reshapes your priorities, strains your relationships, and challenges your sense of self. If you’ve recently noticed your drinking, gambling, or other addictive behaviors taking on a life of their own—threatening your relationships, professional stability, and sense of self-worth—you’re not alone. I work with people who feel that uneasy shift. Through our work together, we’ll uncover not just the roots of your challenges, but also the strengths and values that make you who you are and empower you to change.
Addiction rarely emerges overnight—it's a continuum, quietly shifting from a seemingly harmless outlet to a consuming force that reshapes your priorities, strains your relationships, and challenges your sense of self. If you’ve recently noticed your drinking, gambling, or other addictive behaviors taking on a life of their own—threatening your relationships, professional stability, and sense of self-worth—you’re not alone. I work with people who feel that uneasy shift. Through our work together, we’ll uncover not just the roots of your challenges, but also the strengths and values that make you who you are and empower you to change.

Erin C Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families and provide therapy for those who want help and guidance with sexual concerns, disordered eating, body image recovery, prenatal/postpartum/parenting issues, relationship strains, and problematic substance use. My goal is to collaborate with you to determine how you will best heal and move forward. I want to understand what it is you hold most dear and find meaningful in your life and relationships. By doing this, I can help you identify and navigate how to align with your values through awareness of unhelpful patterns, fostering curiosity, and incremental changes.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families and provide therapy for those who want help and guidance with sexual concerns, disordered eating, body image recovery, prenatal/postpartum/parenting issues, relationship strains, and problematic substance use. My goal is to collaborate with you to determine how you will best heal and move forward. I want to understand what it is you hold most dear and find meaningful in your life and relationships. By doing this, I can help you identify and navigate how to align with your values through awareness of unhelpful patterns, fostering curiosity, and incremental changes.

As a Black therapist, I specialize working with other Black women. My typical client is seen as a strong woman. She can do all things and she takes care of everyone in her life. She rarely (if ever) asks for help. She is smart, hardworking, and exceptional. She is also exhausted, sad and lonely. She feels lost, broken and increasingly resentful of those she loves which makes her feel guilty. Sometimes she has thoughts of escaping her life. Sometimes those thoughts are dark which scares her. If this sounds like you, you don't have to keep taking on everyone else's problems while you struggle in silence. I can help.
As a Black therapist, I specialize working with other Black women. My typical client is seen as a strong woman. She can do all things and she takes care of everyone in her life. She rarely (if ever) asks for help. She is smart, hardworking, and exceptional. She is also exhausted, sad and lonely. She feels lost, broken and increasingly resentful of those she loves which makes her feel guilty. Sometimes she has thoughts of escaping her life. Sometimes those thoughts are dark which scares her. If this sounds like you, you don't have to keep taking on everyone else's problems while you struggle in silence. I can help.

William F Tenbroek
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Life can present you with situations that are unexpected, stressful, and difficult to navigate through. Having a safe place to work on those issues are important to the therapy process. He provides encouragement and works with you on the ability to slow down and gain an idea of the deeper issues in your life and achieve positive life goals. Areas include helping the individual understand certain patterns/behaviors. Family/Divorce/child issues, drug/ alcohol addictions, gaming addictions, DUI /chemical evaluations, relapse prevention, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and and divorce issues. Asperger's/autism issues.
Life can present you with situations that are unexpected, stressful, and difficult to navigate through. Having a safe place to work on those issues are important to the therapy process. He provides encouragement and works with you on the ability to slow down and gain an idea of the deeper issues in your life and achieve positive life goals. Areas include helping the individual understand certain patterns/behaviors. Family/Divorce/child issues, drug/ alcohol addictions, gaming addictions, DUI /chemical evaluations, relapse prevention, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and and divorce issues. Asperger's/autism issues.

The Drink Shrinks are a community of Addiction Professionals who are Master's level Coaches and Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, determined to deliver affordable, ethical & consistent virtual group coaching services nationally and internationally.
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I am empathetic, compassionate, and provide unconditional positive regards for all clients. I enjoy helping others find their true identity and live an authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling life. As a clinical trainee working on my Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) license, I provide individuals with the necessary tools in order to reach their full potential and thrive in the world. My education in criminal justice and psychology, along with my personal wellness journey provides me a unique perspective and insight into the lives of those I can help.
I am empathetic, compassionate, and provide unconditional positive regards for all clients. I enjoy helping others find their true identity and live an authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling life. As a clinical trainee working on my Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) license, I provide individuals with the necessary tools in order to reach their full potential and thrive in the world. My education in criminal justice and psychology, along with my personal wellness journey provides me a unique perspective and insight into the lives of those I can help.
Meet Our Alcohol Use Therapists

The shame of not being in control of your life can feel so isolating and anxiety provoking. And the thought of talking about it with someone else can feel paralyzing at times. How did I get here? Why can't I fix this on my own? Why do I keep going back? What is wrong with me? Do I have a drinking problem? Why can't I sleep? Do I need to quit or can I just cut back? Why is my relationship so difficult? These nagging thoughts could go on and on.
The shame of not being in control of your life can feel so isolating and anxiety provoking. And the thought of talking about it with someone else can feel paralyzing at times. How did I get here? Why can't I fix this on my own? Why do I keep going back? What is wrong with me? Do I have a drinking problem? Why can't I sleep? Do I need to quit or can I just cut back? Why is my relationship so difficult? These nagging thoughts could go on and on.

Jessica Sells
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55419
I hold a passion providing support to individuals when finding your voice, getting yourself rooted in your own authenticity and learning how to hold on to yourself in relationships. It is important for me to show up in my own human self in our sessions to provide a place of comfort and ease and sometimes just a space for reflection. Together we will explore your own strength through practices of self-discovery and personal empowerment. Whether you're in a relationship or single and looking, we'll work together so you can feel secure as your own person. Healthy and happy relationships depend on a healthy and happy you
I hold a passion providing support to individuals when finding your voice, getting yourself rooted in your own authenticity and learning how to hold on to yourself in relationships. It is important for me to show up in my own human self in our sessions to provide a place of comfort and ease and sometimes just a space for reflection. Together we will explore your own strength through practices of self-discovery and personal empowerment. Whether you're in a relationship or single and looking, we'll work together so you can feel secure as your own person. Healthy and happy relationships depend on a healthy and happy you

Accepting new clients/couples. I enjoy working with couples and individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma (including family of origin issues) as well as relational challenges such as infidelity. I consider much of what I do to be allowing client's to gently and curiously grow in their ability to reflect and reframe the stories they have formed about their life journey. I have a great deal of gratitude for the deep, sometimes painful, places my clients allow me to explore alongside them. Regardless of where you find yourself, I would be honored to sit with you.
Accepting new clients/couples. I enjoy working with couples and individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma (including family of origin issues) as well as relational challenges such as infidelity. I consider much of what I do to be allowing client's to gently and curiously grow in their ability to reflect and reframe the stories they have formed about their life journey. I have a great deal of gratitude for the deep, sometimes painful, places my clients allow me to explore alongside them. Regardless of where you find yourself, I would be honored to sit with you.

Gilbert Clark, LPCC and a CAADC. To create my therapeutic approach, I use an eclectic process which draws on cognitive, narrative, and solution-focused therapy. I use ACT extensively. I am trained in EMDR. I specialize in addiction treatment and recovery and am able to guide you through the initial substance use assessment, all the phases of recovery, and towards ongoing wellness and maintenance. I also have a passion for mental health healing, and am skilled with relationship challenges, familial challenges, families seeking support for their loved ones, self-exploration, and trauma.
Gilbert Clark, LPCC and a CAADC. To create my therapeutic approach, I use an eclectic process which draws on cognitive, narrative, and solution-focused therapy. I use ACT extensively. I am trained in EMDR. I specialize in addiction treatment and recovery and am able to guide you through the initial substance use assessment, all the phases of recovery, and towards ongoing wellness and maintenance. I also have a passion for mental health healing, and am skilled with relationship challenges, familial challenges, families seeking support for their loved ones, self-exploration, and trauma.

Eloise von DeWitt
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, PLCP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking therapy takes immense courage, and the therapy session should be a place to explore and heal without judgment. I believe that healing and change happen in our relationships to others and to a global sense of humanity. I strive to create a safe container in which to practice interpersonal healing, utilizing the therapeutic relationship and process as the primary tool for creating change. I work exclusively with gender diverse clients including short term work with people who need a letter for gender affirming care.
Seeking therapy takes immense courage, and the therapy session should be a place to explore and heal without judgment. I believe that healing and change happen in our relationships to others and to a global sense of humanity. I strive to create a safe container in which to practice interpersonal healing, utilizing the therapeutic relationship and process as the primary tool for creating change. I work exclusively with gender diverse clients including short term work with people who need a letter for gender affirming care.

Auden O'Connell
Counselor, MPS, LPCC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Waitlist for new clients
I'm Auden O’Connell (she/her) and I’m a therapist, EMDR trained, board certified and registered art therapist. Collaboration, play, humor, and creativity are all central to my therapeutic process with my clients. I am enthusiastic about creatively collaborating with my clients. My practice is guided through a feminist and body neutral lens. I believe that the client is the expert and I am a guide to assist in the client's journey.
I'm Auden O’Connell (she/her) and I’m a therapist, EMDR trained, board certified and registered art therapist. Collaboration, play, humor, and creativity are all central to my therapeutic process with my clients. I am enthusiastic about creatively collaborating with my clients. My practice is guided through a feminist and body neutral lens. I believe that the client is the expert and I am a guide to assist in the client's journey.

My passion is helping individuals, couples and families live the lives they deserve. I am a straightforward, innovative therapist with an outstanding track record for helping my clients live healthy productive lives. My personal commitment to you as your therapist is to provide counseling and psychoeducation using Cognitive Behavior Therapy to promote healthy thinking and positive outcomes. I am a firm believer that in order to change behavior we have to gain insight into underlying beliefs that have developed over time through experiences.
My passion is helping individuals, couples and families live the lives they deserve. I am a straightforward, innovative therapist with an outstanding track record for helping my clients live healthy productive lives. My personal commitment to you as your therapist is to provide counseling and psychoeducation using Cognitive Behavior Therapy to promote healthy thinking and positive outcomes. I am a firm believer that in order to change behavior we have to gain insight into underlying beliefs that have developed over time through experiences.

Accepting new clients! I believe the road to healing begins with a therapeutic relationship based on acceptance, trust, and unconditional positive regard. Using person centered approaches, I guide clients towards exploring strengths and values to help frame their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a way that focuses on their proven resilience and empowers clients to live their most authentic lives. My greatest reward as a therapist is witnessing the courage and vulnerability clients demonstrate in taking steps to transform their lives by using healthy coping mechanisms, new forms of communication, and CBT skills.
Accepting new clients! I believe the road to healing begins with a therapeutic relationship based on acceptance, trust, and unconditional positive regard. Using person centered approaches, I guide clients towards exploring strengths and values to help frame their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a way that focuses on their proven resilience and empowers clients to live their most authentic lives. My greatest reward as a therapist is witnessing the courage and vulnerability clients demonstrate in taking steps to transform their lives by using healthy coping mechanisms, new forms of communication, and CBT skills.

Svetlana Petrovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
It is no easy task to lift the shadow of depression, to rebuild your life after a traumatic experience, or to make healthy decisions when chronically stressed, emotionally dysregulated, or when experiencing a relationship/identity crisis. My compassionate, engaging approach and incisive reflection creates a nourishing space for individuals to endeavor on their healing journeys.
It is no easy task to lift the shadow of depression, to rebuild your life after a traumatic experience, or to make healthy decisions when chronically stressed, emotionally dysregulated, or when experiencing a relationship/identity crisis. My compassionate, engaging approach and incisive reflection creates a nourishing space for individuals to endeavor on their healing journeys.
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.