Find a Therapist
Our member therapists are experienced harm reduction practitioners offering individual, couples, and family care across California. Browse profiles and reach out directly to find the right fit.
Patt Denning
A primary developer of Harm Reduction Therapy. Over 45 years of experience. Specializing in psychopharmacology, dual disorders, & personality disorders.
Randy Daron
Licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Mill Valley seeing adults, teens, couples, and families. Non-coercive, client-centered approach to substance use informed by years at UCSF.
Jeremy Prillwitz
Ten years as a harm reduction counselor, formerly at The Stonewall Project in San Francisco, now based in Sacramento. Draws on Buddhist teachings, Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment Theory.
Kristin Dempsey
Joanna Illing
Intersectional, trauma-informed therapist with a background in software engineering. Specializes in burnout, neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming care including polyamorous and CNM relationships.
Cynthia Hoffman
Over 25 years practicing and teaching Harm Reduction Therapy. Specializes in sex therapy, sex and drug-linked behavior, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and harm reduction group therapy.
Darcy Dittrich
Warm, intuitive, and accepting approach to harm reduction therapy. Works with adults, couples, and teens. LGBTQIA2+ affirming, HAES-informed, and CRAFT-trained.
Veronica Peregrino Foster
Over 15 years of clinical experience via telehealth statewide. Specializes in dual diagnosis, trauma, and substance use through a decolonizing and multicultural lens. Native Spanish speaker.
Kate Roberts
PhD research in care ethics and harm reduction. Provides therapy for individuals and family members navigating substance use, with expertise in trauma-informed care, family systems, and policy. Licensed in CA and NC.
Dee-Dee Stout
Consultant, counselor, coach, and national trainer with over 35 years in private practice. Expert in Motivational Interviewing, Brainspotting, CRAFT, and trauma-informed care.
Perri Franskoviak
Private practice in Oakland focused on individuals and couples navigating substance use alongside depression, anxiety, and trauma. Trained in Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and EFT.
Melissa Eaton
Providing harm reduction therapy to individuals and groups since 2014. EMDR trained and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. Works with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and substance use. Virtual only.
Madeleine Zimmerman
Over 10 years of harm reduction social work supporting clients navigating substance use, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. LGBTQIA+ affirming. Virtual therapy across California, Colorado, and Wisconsin.














