Addiction Therapists in Saint Paul, MN

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Daimon R. Sawyer
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LADC
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational issues may be contributing to an uncontrollable imbalance in your life.
These issues may be the result of recent events, or they might have started long ago in your childhood. Discovering the root cause and gaining awareness can help you make more sense of your reality which is what I aim to help my clients achieve. Once insight is gained, I can help you learn tools to live a life that aligns with your values and authentic self.
Addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational issues may be contributing to an uncontrollable imbalance in your life.
These issues may be the result of recent events, or they might have started long ago in your childhood. Discovering the root cause and gaining awareness can help you make more sense of your reality which is what I aim to help my clients achieve. Once insight is gained, I can help you learn tools to live a life that aligns with your values and authentic self.
(651) 758-5101 View (651) 758-5101
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Clifford J Buhl
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Saint Paul, MN 55114
I believe making active focused choices about how to cope with problems and reach your goals pays dividends. Some clients come to therapy to better make peace with their past so as not to continue old patterns. Others are seeking relief from stress and anxiety that the modern world seems to breed. Yet others are working on improving important relationships. Many clients are looking for answers to meaning and purpose that they have not yet resolved in their day-to-day life. What is it that you most want to work on?
I believe making active focused choices about how to cope with problems and reach your goals pays dividends. Some clients come to therapy to better make peace with their past so as not to continue old patterns. Others are seeking relief from stress and anxiety that the modern world seems to breed. Yet others are working on improving important relationships. Many clients are looking for answers to meaning and purpose that they have not yet resolved in their day-to-day life. What is it that you most want to work on?
(651) 372-8944 View (651) 372-8944
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Joe Groninga
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55114
I have specialized training and experience in the treatment of PTSD, OCD, Phobias, and Substance Use Disorders.
I know choosing a therapist can be difficult. I like to provide an atmosphere that is nurturing and focused on helping you achieve your goals. I do this using easily understood techniques that have been consistently shown effective through research. We'll work together to understand your problems and implement practical solutions, all couched in collaboration and kindness. I'll work hard to help you and I welcome the opportunity to do so. Ultimately, I hope to help you feel empowered enough such that you no longer need me. I work with people as both individuals and couples, but family therapy isn't something I'm currently providing.
I have specialized training and experience in the treatment of PTSD, OCD, Phobias, and Substance Use Disorders.
I know choosing a therapist can be difficult. I like to provide an atmosphere that is nurturing and focused on helping you achieve your goals. I do this using easily understood techniques that have been consistently shown effective through research. We'll work together to understand your problems and implement practical solutions, all couched in collaboration and kindness. I'll work hard to help you and I welcome the opportunity to do so. Ultimately, I hope to help you feel empowered enough such that you no longer need me. I work with people as both individuals and couples, but family therapy isn't something I'm currently providing.
(651) 829-6040 View (651) 829-6040
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Dietrich Anderson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, LADC
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55105
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), I offer a compassionate, supportive, whole-person approach.
My therapy style is client-centered and integrative, drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Solution-Focused, Narrative, Trauma Therapy, Family Systems, CBT, Adlerian, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology. I tailor interventions to your unique needs, using a flexible, trauma-informed framework to create a healing path that fits you.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), I offer a compassionate, supportive, whole-person approach.
My therapy style is client-centered and integrative, drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Solution-Focused, Narrative, Trauma Therapy, Family Systems, CBT, Adlerian, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology. I tailor interventions to your unique needs, using a flexible, trauma-informed framework to create a healing path that fits you.
(651) 374-9797 View (651) 374-9797
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Angie Haag
Counselor, LPCC, LADC, LPC
Online Only
I am a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor and love to support both those in recovery (harm reduction and abstinence) and their loved ones.
Hi folx, My name is Angie (she/her) and I am a queer mental health therapist and psychotherapist. I work with people ages 18+, both individuals and couples. In therapy, I use humor, empathy, and believe in having an honest and open relationship with my clients. I am committed to learning, listening, and holding space for the underserved. My hope is to create a safe space for all who need it!
I am a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor and love to support both those in recovery (harm reduction and abstinence) and their loved ones.
Hi folx, My name is Angie (she/her) and I am a queer mental health therapist and psychotherapist. I work with people ages 18+, both individuals and couples. In therapy, I use humor, empathy, and believe in having an honest and open relationship with my clients. I am committed to learning, listening, and holding space for the underserved. My hope is to create a safe space for all who need it!
(763) 230-0132 View (763) 230-0132
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Joan Frances Bullemer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Online Only
She is trained in Adlerian Psychotherapy and has extensive experience in working individuals with addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, as well as, individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses.
Joan works from where the person is at in satisfaction within all areas of their life tasks and helps each person strive for more satisfaction and life balance. Joan helps clients address symptoms and problems that interfere with life and experiencing distress. She also assists clients in gaining more insight into themselves. Joan uses ART treating trauma.
She is trained in Adlerian Psychotherapy and has extensive experience in working individuals with addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, as well as, individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses.
Joan works from where the person is at in satisfaction within all areas of their life tasks and helps each person strive for more satisfaction and life balance. Joan helps clients address symptoms and problems that interfere with life and experiencing distress. She also assists clients in gaining more insight into themselves. Joan uses ART treating trauma.
(612) 431-9975 View (612) 431-9975
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Ian P McLoone
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LADC
4 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Are you thinking about changing your drinking or substance use, but not sure the typical “go to rehab” approach fits for you?
I’m an experienced therapist who works with both substance use and mental health concerns. Whether you’re new to therapy or have tried it before and not found the right fit, we can figure out together whether this makes sense and what kind of changes you actually want to make.
Are you thinking about changing your drinking or substance use, but not sure the typical “go to rehab” approach fits for you?
I’m an experienced therapist who works with both substance use and mental health concerns. Whether you’re new to therapy or have tried it before and not found the right fit, we can figure out together whether this makes sense and what kind of changes you actually want to make.
(651) 390-1238 View (651) 390-1238
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Nicole Grunzke
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Areas of expertise include chemical health issues, disordered eating, interpersonal concerns, couple and family dynamics, anxiety and depression, and unresolved issues related to trauma.
Areas of expertise include chemical health issues, disordered eating, interpersonal concerns, couple and family dynamics, anxiety and depression, and unresolved issues related to trauma.
(952) 314-5479 View (952) 314-5479
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Gilbert Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LPC, CAADC
Online Only
Whether you're navigating stress, addiction, trauma, or simply seeking more clarity and balance, I’m here to support your journey.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (MA, LPC, CAADC, CCS) with training from Hazelden Betty Ford and the Mayo Clinic. I use ACT, DBT, cognitive, narrative, and solution-focused therapies to tailor care. I'm EMDR-trained for trauma and a certified Gambling Counselor. As a lifelong musician, I connect deeply with highly sensitive, creative individuals.
Whether you're navigating stress, addiction, trauma, or simply seeking more clarity and balance, I’m here to support your journey.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (MA, LPC, CAADC, CCS) with training from Hazelden Betty Ford and the Mayo Clinic. I use ACT, DBT, cognitive, narrative, and solution-focused therapies to tailor care. I'm EMDR-trained for trauma and a certified Gambling Counselor. As a lifelong musician, I connect deeply with highly sensitive, creative individuals.
(651) 384-1656 View (651) 384-1656
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Damaris Axelson
Counselor, MPS, LPCC, LADC
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Waitlist for new clients
With 10+ years of experience in behavioral health, I provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. I am a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I'm dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
With 10+ years of experience in behavioral health, I provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. I am a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I'm dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
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Serenity Silvers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPS, LPCC, LADC
Online Only
I work with capable, high-functioning adults who feel stuck — with alcohol use, mood shifts, or a quiet sense of dissatisfaction.
My education and experience have prepared me to address co-occurring mental illness and substance use. I am a compassionate provider who focuses on Mindful Self-Compassion (a powerful tool for emotional resilience), self-forgiveness (allowing and learning from past mistakes), and self-efficacy (creating the changes you want).
I work with capable, high-functioning adults who feel stuck — with alcohol use, mood shifts, or a quiet sense of dissatisfaction.
My education and experience have prepared me to address co-occurring mental illness and substance use. I am a compassionate provider who focuses on Mindful Self-Compassion (a powerful tool for emotional resilience), self-forgiveness (allowing and learning from past mistakes), and self-efficacy (creating the changes you want).
(651) 318-4621 View (651) 318-4621
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Sara Fischer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Online Only
I work with teens, young adults, parents, and young families, with a special passion for supporting those impacted by trauma, system involvement, substance use, and other difficult life experiences.
My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, attachment-focused, and grounded in CBT. I create a supportive, genuine, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to build practical tools for everyday life. I believe therapy doesn't have to be cold to be effective; humor, authenticity, and real connection are part of healing.
I work with teens, young adults, parents, and young families, with a special passion for supporting those impacted by trauma, system involvement, substance use, and other difficult life experiences.
My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, attachment-focused, and grounded in CBT. I create a supportive, genuine, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to build practical tools for everyday life. I believe therapy doesn't have to be cold to be effective; humor, authenticity, and real connection are part of healing.
(612) 324-0754 View (612) 324-0754
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Dr. Margit Swanson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, LLC
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Whether you are struggling with issues related to trauma, addiction, feelings of sadness, self-doubt, shame, guilt, or any other life/situational stress, recovery is ALWAYS possible and there is ALWAYS hope.
Through skilled listening and objective assessments, I work to understand your concerns. I then offer you science based treatment options- cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma therapies (i.e., Cognitive Processing and Prolonged Exposure) to help you choose your path to recovery.
Whether you are struggling with issues related to trauma, addiction, feelings of sadness, self-doubt, shame, guilt, or any other life/situational stress, recovery is ALWAYS possible and there is ALWAYS hope.
Through skilled listening and objective assessments, I work to understand your concerns. I then offer you science based treatment options- cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma therapies (i.e., Cognitive Processing and Prolonged Exposure) to help you choose your path to recovery.
(651) 478-2159 View (651) 478-2159
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Jess Koep
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help adults navigate life challenges, addiction, mood disorders, codependency, and relationship struggles with greater clarity, balance, and connection.
My approach combines Relational-Cultural Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, attachment-focused work, and strengths-based practices to foster flexibility, insight, and growth. I’m also trained in Brainspotting, a mind-body therapy modality that helps process and integrate difficult memories and experiences.
I help adults navigate life challenges, addiction, mood disorders, codependency, and relationship struggles with greater clarity, balance, and connection.
My approach combines Relational-Cultural Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, attachment-focused work, and strengths-based practices to foster flexibility, insight, and growth. I’m also trained in Brainspotting, a mind-body therapy modality that helps process and integrate difficult memories and experiences.
(651) 467-7481 View (651) 467-7481
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Pamela Gilliam Martin
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Saint Paul, MN 55114
I run a DBT skills-based treatment for addiction recovery focused on emotional regulation, relapse prevention, and building a meaningful sober life.
DBT differs from standard addiction treatment through: • evidence-based coping skills • relapse prevention through emotional regulation • nonjudgmental approach • accountability + validation • concrete tools clients can use immediately • support for co-occurring anxiety/depression • help with urges, cravings, and impulsivity
I run a DBT skills-based treatment for addiction recovery focused on emotional regulation, relapse prevention, and building a meaningful sober life.
DBT differs from standard addiction treatment through: • evidence-based coping skills • relapse prevention through emotional regulation • nonjudgmental approach • accountability + validation • concrete tools clients can use immediately • support for co-occurring anxiety/depression • help with urges, cravings, and impulsivity
(651) 644-4100 x140 View (651) 644-4100 x140
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Davis Maxwell Shryer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Typically, I work with clients who may have issues with addiction, family member's with addiction, or issues with anxiety/depression.
My training and experience include considerable work with clients who struggle with possible addiction, or a loved one's addiction. You may not be ready for treatment or feel comfortable with group environments; instead we can explore your concerns in safety and privacy. Recently, I have counseled clients with internet use and gambling problems.
Typically, I work with clients who may have issues with addiction, family member's with addiction, or issues with anxiety/depression.
My training and experience include considerable work with clients who struggle with possible addiction, or a loved one's addiction. You may not be ready for treatment or feel comfortable with group environments; instead we can explore your concerns in safety and privacy. Recently, I have counseled clients with internet use and gambling problems.
(651) 504-8633 View (651) 504-8633
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Stephanie Johnson Therapy Services
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Saint Paul, MN 55126
Emotional health doesn’t happen by chance. It is a commitment to a better future which you deserve. During your initial visit, we will begin our therapeutic relationship and discuss your short-and long-term goals for therapy. Whether you are interested in a few sessions to deal with current life stressors or seeking long-term therapy to overcome past trauma, we will create a treatment plan that will help you live a more fulfilling life. I take a collaborative approach where you determine your needs and we work together to address the issues that brought you to therapy while identifying strategies to assist in the healing process.
Emotional health doesn’t happen by chance. It is a commitment to a better future which you deserve. During your initial visit, we will begin our therapeutic relationship and discuss your short-and long-term goals for therapy. Whether you are interested in a few sessions to deal with current life stressors or seeking long-term therapy to overcome past trauma, we will create a treatment plan that will help you live a more fulfilling life. I take a collaborative approach where you determine your needs and we work together to address the issues that brought you to therapy while identifying strategies to assist in the healing process.
(651) 412-3595 View (651) 412-3595
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Scott Brownlee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LADC
3 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Have you been wondering if you need to make a change to your drinking or substance use, but don’t feel like AA or rehab is a good fit?
My clinical expertise is in helping people who have substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders. This integrated approach is ideal for people who have struggled with an addiction and a mental health disorder simultaneously, but have been unable to find a therapist who truly understands the interplay between the two.
Have you been wondering if you need to make a change to your drinking or substance use, but don’t feel like AA or rehab is a good fit?
My clinical expertise is in helping people who have substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders. This integrated approach is ideal for people who have struggled with an addiction and a mental health disorder simultaneously, but have been unable to find a therapist who truly understands the interplay between the two.
(651) 505-8259 View (651) 505-8259
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Brownell Fransen Hilger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I enjoy working with people with long-term or terminal illnesses, caregivers, people with substance use disorders and people with personality disorders.
I provide therapy to individuals. I work with people struggling with addiction and grief/loss. I offer a warm, inviting, non-judgmental space to work on life issues.
I enjoy working with people with long-term or terminal illnesses, caregivers, people with substance use disorders and people with personality disorders.
I provide therapy to individuals. I work with people struggling with addiction and grief/loss. I offer a warm, inviting, non-judgmental space to work on life issues.
(612) 255-4536 View (612) 255-4536
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Matthew Daniel Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Saint Paul, MN 55102
I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and life transitions.
The techniques I use are mindfulness , Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and motivational interviewing. I believe in focusing on psycho-education, coping skills, values identification and emotional regulation as a starting point.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and life transitions.
The techniques I use are mindfulness , Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and motivational interviewing. I believe in focusing on psycho-education, coping skills, values identification and emotional regulation as a starting point.
(651) 419-5767 View (651) 419-5767

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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.