About Chris Packham
Addiction Counselor · 20 Years of Clinical Experience
Meet Chris Packham
MSW, MA, LAADC, FAC, M-RAS
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Chris Packham is a Bay Area psychotherapist and licensed counselor with 20 years of experience in evidence-based therapy for substance use, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges.
Chris brings over 21 years of personal clean recovery experience to his clinical practice — combining professional expertise with real understanding of the recovery journey. This unique combination creates a therapeutic relationship built on both clinical skill and genuine empathy.
Sessions are available for adults and teenagers, and can include family involvement when it supports long-term progress. Chris offers both in-person and online appointments to fit different schedules and comfort levels.
His approach focuses on identifying the underlying patterns and triggers that maintain unhealthy behaviors, then building practical, sustainable strategies for meaningful change — rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Areas of Expertise
- Substance Use & Addiction Recovery
- Individual Therapy
- Teen Substance Use Support
- Coping Skills & Behavioral Change
- Relapse Prevention
- Family Communication
- Stress & Life Transitions
- Alternatives to 12-Step Programs
Approach
Therapy is tailored to each individual rather than following a fixed program. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, identifying triggers, and developing practical strategies that support lasting change at your own pace.
Getting Started
Begin with a confidential conversation
Taking the first step is often the hardest part. A confidential consultation gives you the opportunity to ask questions, share what you're going through, and determine whether individual therapy feels like the right fit.
There's no obligation — just a conversation to get started.