Alcohol Use Therapists in Portland, OR
I specialize in Anxiety, Alcohol Use Disorder and addictions of all kinds.
Are you feeling like now is the time to make a change for the better? Have you been feeling stuck and unmotivated. Are you tempted to lose hope that things can be better? Maybe you've been trying to escape with various addictions and distractions that provide a temporary solution only to leave you feeling worse than ever. Do you want to get your life back?
I specialize in Anxiety, Alcohol Use Disorder and addictions of all kinds.
Are you feeling like now is the time to make a change for the better? Have you been feeling stuck and unmotivated. Are you tempted to lose hope that things can be better? Maybe you've been trying to escape with various addictions and distractions that provide a temporary solution only to leave you feeling worse than ever. Do you want to get your life back?
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and alcohol use, as well as health concerns like insomnia and chronic pain.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, or you might be reevaluating your relationship with alcohol. Perhaps you’re facing chronic pain, insomnia, or tinnitus, and it’s affecting your daily life. You want to feel more in control, less burdened, and more connected. Your goal is not just to cope but to truly thrive. You’re looking for evidence-based strategies that work—without judgment, just understanding. If you’re ready to make meaningful changes and develop lasting skills for emotional well-being, I’m here to help.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and alcohol use, as well as health concerns like insomnia and chronic pain.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, or you might be reevaluating your relationship with alcohol. Perhaps you’re facing chronic pain, insomnia, or tinnitus, and it’s affecting your daily life. You want to feel more in control, less burdened, and more connected. Your goal is not just to cope but to truly thrive. You’re looking for evidence-based strategies that work—without judgment, just understanding. If you’re ready to make meaningful changes and develop lasting skills for emotional well-being, I’m here to help.
Matt A Johnston
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC II
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people who have struggled with domestic violence, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, PTSD, addiction, problematic drug or alcohol use, depression, shame, men's issues, and working with systems.
I use CBT, which looks at how one's thinking affects one's life. I use Motivational Interviewing, which helps me look at your goals and potential obstacles to those. I am well-versed in Non-Violent Communication, which can help people lead more fulfilling and authentic lives, through communication with oneself and others.
I work with people who have struggled with domestic violence, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, PTSD, addiction, problematic drug or alcohol use, depression, shame, men's issues, and working with systems.
I use CBT, which looks at how one's thinking affects one's life. I use Motivational Interviewing, which helps me look at your goals and potential obstacles to those. I am well-versed in Non-Violent Communication, which can help people lead more fulfilling and authentic lives, through communication with oneself and others.
I understand the impact of exercise, nutrition, environment, drugs & alcohol use, relationships, past traumas, spirituality, and more on mental health.
I have offices in Redmond, WA and Portland, OR. I'm licensed in NY, OR, WA, currently inactive status in HI and CA but willing to activate HI. I do double sessions and am practicing virtually only. Treatment is very focused, short term, holistic therapy for a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and relationships. I work with families, couples or individuals of all ages.
I understand the impact of exercise, nutrition, environment, drugs & alcohol use, relationships, past traumas, spirituality, and more on mental health.
I have offices in Redmond, WA and Portland, OR. I'm licensed in NY, OR, WA, currently inactive status in HI and CA but willing to activate HI. I do double sessions and am practicing virtually only. Treatment is very focused, short term, holistic therapy for a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and relationships. I work with families, couples or individuals of all ages.
Laura Chase has over 20 years of experience working as a clinical social worker with adults struggling with a legacy of childhood abuse/trauma. Alcoholics in recovery and their partners, hopefully in Al-anon, will find depth and wisdom to aid their continued process into health and healing.
Laura Chase has over 20 years of experience working as a clinical social worker with adults struggling with a legacy of childhood abuse/trauma. Alcoholics in recovery and their partners, hopefully in Al-anon, will find depth and wisdom to aid their continued process into health and healing.
Sisu Healing Partners
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CADCIII, QMHP, CIP, LICSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209
Sisu Healing Partners provides therapy, sober companions, family coaching, interventions and sober transports. We are a team of highly trained individuals who strive to help guide your loved one on their journey to recovery. We work along side clients to help them create an environment that is safe for recovery. We believe that through healing the family system we can better support the individual on their road to recovery. Our goal is to create a creative and outside the box approach to recovery from use, eating disorders and other mental health disorders.
Sisu Healing Partners provides therapy, sober companions, family coaching, interventions and sober transports. We are a team of highly trained individuals who strive to help guide your loved one on their journey to recovery. We work along side clients to help them create an environment that is safe for recovery. We believe that through healing the family system we can better support the individual on their road to recovery. Our goal is to create a creative and outside the box approach to recovery from use, eating disorders and other mental health disorders.
July Choi, Professional Counselor Associate July Choi is a Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon who has been practicing since 2020. July believes kids do well when they can. As a child and family therapist, she creates a safe space for her clients to explore, reflect, discover, and nurture new skills. July is particularly passionate about working with female non/binary teens struggling with depression, suicidality, anxiety, anger management, relational issues, substance use, and OCD. She uses an eclectic approach tailored to each person and their specific needs.
July Choi, Professional Counselor Associate July Choi is a Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon who has been practicing since 2020. July believes kids do well when they can. As a child and family therapist, she creates a safe space for her clients to explore, reflect, discover, and nurture new skills. July is particularly passionate about working with female non/binary teens struggling with depression, suicidality, anxiety, anger management, relational issues, substance use, and OCD. She uses an eclectic approach tailored to each person and their specific needs.
Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Florida State University. One year of experience working for a drug court program as a substance abuse counselor. Two years of experience working for child protection services as a family counselor. One year of experience working for a homeless shelter as a mental health counselor. Licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Oregon as of October 2020.
Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Florida State University. One year of experience working for a drug court program as a substance abuse counselor. Two years of experience working for child protection services as a family counselor. One year of experience working for a homeless shelter as a mental health counselor. Licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Oregon as of October 2020.
Stephanie Canales Basurto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97233
For Insurances please remove: Cigna. Please Add Insurances: Kaiser, (OHP), HealthShare, DMAP and Providence.
For Insurances please remove: Cigna. Please Add Insurances: Kaiser, (OHP), HealthShare, DMAP and Providence.
Jacob got a Bachelor’s in philosophy and a Masters’s in Social Work, both from Portland State University. They have been a counselor in both inpatient and outpatient settings for mental health, addictions, and domestic violence (prevention and response) agencies. They love working with people who want to stop mistreating their partners, people who have been subject to domestic abuse, and the queer population. Jacob is interested in working more with people who have been subject to spiritual abuse and who experience distress about the changing climate.
Jacob got a Bachelor’s in philosophy and a Masters’s in Social Work, both from Portland State University. They have been a counselor in both inpatient and outpatient settings for mental health, addictions, and domestic violence (prevention and response) agencies. They love working with people who want to stop mistreating their partners, people who have been subject to domestic abuse, and the queer population. Jacob is interested in working more with people who have been subject to spiritual abuse and who experience distress about the changing climate.
I believe we are all working to live the healthiest lives we can for ourselves, our families and our community. At times it can be difficult to find balance or we can become stuck in situations that we can't seem to find our way out of. I work with you to identify what support or changes you want to experience in your life to help return to a healthy lifestyle. I use your language to explore the situations and support skill building. All treatment goals are identified with you in session.
I believe we are all working to live the healthiest lives we can for ourselves, our families and our community. At times it can be difficult to find balance or we can become stuck in situations that we can't seem to find our way out of. I work with you to identify what support or changes you want to experience in your life to help return to a healthy lifestyle. I use your language to explore the situations and support skill building. All treatment goals are identified with you in session.
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Anne O'Donnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CADC I
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97219
Education Anne graduated from Multnomah University in 2018, Warner University in 2013, BS from Warner University in 2006. She has been a Certified Addictions Counselor since 2003. Services Offered Individual, Group, Family Counseling Theoretical Orientation Acceptance and Commitment Theory, Attachment Theory, Solution Focused Ages Served 1864, 65+ Specialties Substance use issues, Addictions, DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, ACT
Education Anne graduated from Multnomah University in 2018, Warner University in 2013, BS from Warner University in 2006. She has been a Certified Addictions Counselor since 2003. Services Offered Individual, Group, Family Counseling Theoretical Orientation Acceptance and Commitment Theory, Attachment Theory, Solution Focused Ages Served 1864, 65+ Specialties Substance use issues, Addictions, DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, ACT
Cindy pursued her passion in treating cooccurring disorders by obtaining a master’s in counseling from Capella University in 2011 and a Masters in Mental Health therapy from Walden University in 2015. She furthered her career in the cooccurring treatment field by becoming a Mental Health Specialist and psychotherapist. She went on to become a Clinical Supervisor then Clinical Director in a Residential/Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient treatment facility. She specializes in providing psychotherapy to clients with cooccurring addiction, mental health, trauma, domestic violence and lifestyle coping skills.
Cindy pursued her passion in treating cooccurring disorders by obtaining a master’s in counseling from Capella University in 2011 and a Masters in Mental Health therapy from Walden University in 2015. She furthered her career in the cooccurring treatment field by becoming a Mental Health Specialist and psychotherapist. She went on to become a Clinical Supervisor then Clinical Director in a Residential/Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient treatment facility. She specializes in providing psychotherapy to clients with cooccurring addiction, mental health, trauma, domestic violence and lifestyle coping skills.
Acceptance might be the first step to change, but change is hard. I aim to create a supportive, holistic, empowering, and safe setting to process and understand what is specifically challenging for you. Often, my clients feel like they “don’t belong,” stuck in unwanted behaviors or looking to understand themselves better. I believe by attuning compassionately to our bodies and minds, as well as each other, we can sense what needs to change and heal. Also, I consider myself a very real person in the therapy space, which often includes understanding, laughter, radical acceptance, forgiveness, and open and honest communication.
Acceptance might be the first step to change, but change is hard. I aim to create a supportive, holistic, empowering, and safe setting to process and understand what is specifically challenging for you. Often, my clients feel like they “don’t belong,” stuck in unwanted behaviors or looking to understand themselves better. I believe by attuning compassionately to our bodies and minds, as well as each other, we can sense what needs to change and heal. Also, I consider myself a very real person in the therapy space, which often includes understanding, laughter, radical acceptance, forgiveness, and open and honest communication.
MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, SUDP, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97204
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 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.
*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* “Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” Victor Frankl. In this world of chaos I provide compassion, care and strategies for managing the confusion of today’s culture.
*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* “Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” Victor Frankl. In this world of chaos I provide compassion, care and strategies for managing the confusion of today’s culture.
Anxiety and Depression can be caused by many things. I work best with people who are experiencing these unwanted emotions as the result of Childhood Trauma or the unwanted side-effects of a Substance Abuse issue. Most Trauma survivors begin to use substances as a way to numb out past painful memories. As a somatic guided imagery practitioner, and certified drug and alcohol counselor, I help clients discover their own innate inner wisdom through self-hypnosis. Together, through meditation, guided imagery and self-discovery we will quickly chart a course of healing and recovery.
Anxiety and Depression can be caused by many things. I work best with people who are experiencing these unwanted emotions as the result of Childhood Trauma or the unwanted side-effects of a Substance Abuse issue. Most Trauma survivors begin to use substances as a way to numb out past painful memories. As a somatic guided imagery practitioner, and certified drug and alcohol counselor, I help clients discover their own innate inner wisdom through self-hypnosis. Together, through meditation, guided imagery and self-discovery we will quickly chart a course of healing and recovery.
Are you struggling with compulsive sexual thoughts or behaviors that interfere with work or relationships? Do you have a secret life? Are you married to or partnered with someone who lies, cheats or betrays you? Are you re-experiencing the pain of a trauma or abuse history? I can help you gain relief from sadness, loss and grief. End the cycle of one-night stands, hook-ups and failed relationships. You can redefine your goals for healthy sexuality and find a way back to your true values, making your life worth living. Seek help. Therapy works if you are willing to work on your recovery.
Are you struggling with compulsive sexual thoughts or behaviors that interfere with work or relationships? Do you have a secret life? Are you married to or partnered with someone who lies, cheats or betrays you? Are you re-experiencing the pain of a trauma or abuse history? I can help you gain relief from sadness, loss and grief. End the cycle of one-night stands, hook-ups and failed relationships. You can redefine your goals for healthy sexuality and find a way back to your true values, making your life worth living. Seek help. Therapy works if you are willing to work on your recovery.
Life can sometimes feel like an uphill climb, whether you’re stuck in old habits, struggling with relationships, or seeking the confidence to face life’s challenges. Are addictive cycles or everyday stress weighing you down? You don’t have to navigate these struggles alone. Together, we can work on breaking unhealthy patterns, creating balance, and building a fulfilling, purposeful life tailored to your unique needs.
Life can sometimes feel like an uphill climb, whether you’re stuck in old habits, struggling with relationships, or seeking the confidence to face life’s challenges. Are addictive cycles or everyday stress weighing you down? You don’t have to navigate these struggles alone. Together, we can work on breaking unhealthy patterns, creating balance, and building a fulfilling, purposeful life tailored to your unique needs.
Compassionate Interventions
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, CADCIII, CAI, CTP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I specialize in interventions, so my ideal client is the family member or friend of an addict. This "concerned other" is usually out of options and has lost hope. My job is to either re-instill hope or enhance the hope, so that the addict can be helped. With intervention, I use both the Johnson model and the ARISE model. With 16 years of experience conducting interventions, I have encountered most things that happen in an intervention, and can prepare the addict's family members and/or friends so they can walk through the intervention process with the least amount of anxiety.
I specialize in interventions, so my ideal client is the family member or friend of an addict. This "concerned other" is usually out of options and has lost hope. My job is to either re-instill hope or enhance the hope, so that the addict can be helped. With intervention, I use both the Johnson model and the ARISE model. With 16 years of experience conducting interventions, I have encountered most things that happen in an intervention, and can prepare the addict's family members and/or friends so they can walk through the intervention process with the least amount of anxiety.
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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.