DARRYL BUTSON, LMFT, CADC II

My name is Darryl Butson, LMFT, CADC II. I hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, both earned with honors. I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor II. I work with individuals and families to navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful, lasting change using a client-centered, collaborative approach grounded in safety, trust, and practical support. My work integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, person-centered therapy, and an openness to spirituality as a source of strength and meaning when relevant to the client.

Darryl has over a decade of experience in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings supporting individuals and families affected by substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. He has served as Lead Therapist, Clinical Director, and Executive Clinical Director in the programs he has worked, and now mentors and supervises therapists working toward licensure. His clinical experience includes treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and codependency through individual and group therapy.

Born and raised in San Diego, California, Darryl is married and the father of two teenage boys. He values balance, connection, and authenticity and believes that growth and healing are possible at every stage of life.”