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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.

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

Over 30 years of clinical experience with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health, and process issues. Trained in MI, DBT, RO-DBT, ACT, and EMDR. Sees adults, adolescents, and children 7 and up.

Patt Denning

A primary developer of Harm Reduction Therapy. Over 45 years of experience. Specializing in psychopharmacology, dual disorders, & personality disorders.

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.

Darcy Dittrich

Warm, intuitive, and accepting approach to harm reduction therapy. Works with adults, couples, and teens. LGBTQIA2+ affirming, HAES-informed, and CRAFT-trained.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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