Santa Cruz Addiction Therapist

Confidential Outpatient Support on California’s Central Coast

If you or someone you care about in Santa Cruz is struggling with addiction, compassionate help is available close to home. TruPaths connects individuals and families with licensed, trauma-informed Santa Cruz addiction therapists who provide respectful, flexible outpatient treatment.

Featured Outpatient Programs in Santa Cruz, CA

TruPaths partners with trusted outpatient providers in Santa Cruz and surrounding communities to deliver accessible, evidence-based addiction care.

Coastal Renewal Counseling

Provides individualized substance use therapy with a focus on relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and long-term recovery planning.

Redwoods Recovery Behavioral Health

Offers trauma-informed outpatient addiction counseling and dual-diagnosis support for anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Harbor View Wellness & Recovery Center

Delivers structured outpatient addiction therapy, group counseling, and family involvement with flexible scheduling options.

Monarch Bridge Outpatient Recovery Program

Focuses on transition support, relapse prevention, and ongoing therapy following detox or residential treatment.

Santa Cruz Integrative Addiction Therapy

Combines evidence-based counseling with mindfulness and stress-reduction strategies for holistic outpatient care.

Community Pathways Counseling

Provides culturally responsive addiction therapy, peer support, and family-centered recovery services.

What to Expect from Addiction Therapists in Santa Cruz

Compassionate, Personalized, and Flexible Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient addiction therapy in Santa Cruz is designed to support recovery while allowing individuals to maintain daily responsibilities.

Licensed, trauma-informed addiction therapists

Personalized treatment plans based on individual goals and needs

Weekly individual, group, or family therapy sessions

Evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing

In-person and telehealth options for privacy and convenience

Integrated care for co-occurring mental health conditions

Family Guidance and Support

Addiction affects the entire family, not just the individual. TruPaths ensures families receive guidance, education, and support throughout the recovery process.

Family services include:

Counseling to rebuild trust and improve communication
Education on healthy boundaries and avoiding enabling behaviors
Participation in treatment planning and aftercare support

Common family questions include:

How can we support recovery without enabling?
Are family members included in therapy sessions?
What support is available after outpatient treatment ends?

Local Resources and Nearby Support

In addition to Santa Cruz, TruPaths supports nearby communities such as Watsonville, Aptos, Scotts Valley, and Capitola. Additional resources include:

Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Services

Dominican Hospital

Encompass Community Services

Virtual peer support groups (when available)

Take the First Step: Find a Santa Cruz Addiction Therapist Today

You don’t have to navigate recovery alone. TruPaths will connect you with a licensed, compassionate Santa Cruz addiction therapist to begin outpatient treatment that supports lasting recovery right where you are.