Addiction Therapists Available in Orange
This page is for people in Orange looking for therapists who work with addiction and offer online care to clients in that area. Use this list to compare clinicians by their approaches, areas of focus, therapy styles, and whether they mention experience with substance use, behavioral addictions, or dual diagnosis. Note that a California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s inside‑California city does not limit their ability to work with you online. Look for descriptions that match your needs, such as harm reduction, relapse prevention, family involvement, or integration with medical care, and consider contacting several clinicians to find a good fit.
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1. Keith Chilton, LMFT
Experienced California Marriage and Family Therapist
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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2. Gian Sarabia, LMFT
California LMFT offering thoughtful, individualized therapy
Works with Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Bipolar · Depression · Stress, Anxiety
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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3. Carol Wood, LMFT
LMFT providing relationship and trauma support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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4. Dr. David Sommers, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · Relationship · Family
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy
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5. Claudia Smith, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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6. Jeanette Abney, LMFT
Guides clients through relationships and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Anger
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7. Chauncey Chatman, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for adult clients
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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8. Deborah Perez, LMFT
Compassionate California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy
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9. Christopher Lum, LCSW
Works with Addictions · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
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10. Claudia Santiago, LCSW
California LCSW supporting complex emotional challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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11. Matthew Esselstrom, LMFT
California LMFT with 22 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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12. Dr. Katherine Phillips, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes
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13. Tiffany Whittington, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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14. Christine Piddington, LCSW
Support for grief, stress, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Existential Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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15. Dr. Katharine Clarke, CA Psychologist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Grief
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About addiction therapy for people in Orange
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Orange can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
767 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. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. 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 Orange
Orange has a population of about 139,911. 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
Will an online addiction therapist in California be able to coordinate with local medical providers in Orange?
Many therapists can coordinate with your local doctors, psychiatrists, or treatment programs if you consent. Ask a therapist how they handle communication with prescribers and local services in Orange, whether they support referrals for medication‑assisted treatment, and how they manage care plans when working remotely.
How do I know if a therapist’s addiction approach fits my needs?
Look for stated methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, or 12‑step facilitation. Check whether they mention experience with specific substances, co‑occurring mental health conditions, family work, or relapse prevention. Ask potential therapists how they tailor treatment goals to your priorities before committing.
Can I find online therapists who include family members or partners in addiction treatment?
Yes. Many therapists offer family or couples sessions as part of addiction treatment. If involving loved ones is important, ask whether the therapist provides family therapy, what roles loved ones typically play, and how they balance individual and family sessions within a recovery plan.
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