Addiction Therapists Available in Pasadena
This page lists therapists who work with addiction and are available to clients in Pasadena. Use it if you or a loved one are looking for online addiction care from providers licensed in Texas. Compare each therapist’s specialties, therapy styles, experience with substance use and co-occurring conditions, and approach to relapse prevention and recovery support. A Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside Texas is not a barrier to serving clients in Pasadena. Look for a match in treatment focus, communication style, and any populations they mention working with.
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1. Chris Goetz, LPC
Trauma-informed counseling for deeper healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. Peter Cosens, LPC
Compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor for complex challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Depression · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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3. Lawrence Story, LMFT
Experienced LMFT focused on practical, goal-driven change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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4. Angela Medina, LPC
Warm, collaborative counseling for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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5. April Nance, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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6. Demetrica Dement, LPC
Texas LPC supporting recovery and resilience
Works with Addictions · LGBT · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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7. Steven Vaughan, LPC
Insightful, down-to-earth counseling for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Psychodynamic Therapy
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8. Dr. Bruce Friedman, LCSW, LICSW
Evidence-based support for change and recovery
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes · Coaching
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9. Martina Cisneros, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding healing and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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10. Darla Avery, LPC
Support for anxiety, stress, and trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Addictions
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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11. Maddisson Elizardo, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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12. Sandra Musielewicz, LCSW
Texas LCSW supporting trauma and mood disorders
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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13. Gloria Cooper, LPC
Practical, supportive therapy for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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14. Trenecieya Gray, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for trauma and mood disorders
Works with Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Bipolar · Depression
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15. Cindy Hannigan, LPC
Compassionate Texas LPC for growth and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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About addiction therapy for people in Pasadena
Everyone listed on this page holds a license to practice in Texas and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a license is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Texas regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Pasadena can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,011 therapists match this page, all of whom name addiction among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LPC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes into licensed therapy work. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Pasadena
Pasadena has a population of about 151,950. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do I know if a therapist on this page treats substance use disorders specifically?
Check each profile for explicit mention of substance use disorder, addiction, or recovery work. Look for details about therapy methods for addiction, such as relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, or CBT for substance use. Profiles often list co-occurring issues they address, like anxiety or trauma, which commonly appear with addiction.
Can these therapists help with both outpatient recovery planning and coordination with local services in Pasadena?
Therapists licensed in Texas can provide online therapy and help you develop outpatient recovery plans, coping skills, and relapse prevention strategies. They can discuss community resources, though you should confirm whether a therapist coordinates with local programs or referral partners near Pasadena before starting care.
What should I compare if I need help for cravings, relapse risk, or long-term sobriety?
Compare therapists’ experience with craving management, relapse prevention techniques, and long-term recovery planning. Look for mention of evidence-based interventions, experience with medication-assisted treatment collaboration if relevant, and work with peers or support networks. Also consider stated approaches to aftercare and maintaining sobriety over time.
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