Meet Dr. William Roberts
William Roberts, PsyD, LMFT, CATC-IV, CADC
California LMFT #149118 • Nevada LMFT #5357-R
CAADE CATC-IV #7438 • CCAPP CADC #AI051350124
William J.R. Roberts, PsyD, LMFT, CATC-IV, CADC, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in substance use disorders and harm reduction. His approach helps adults make meaningful changes in their relationship with alcohol without requiring abstinence or participation in a 12-step program.
Our Mission
Controlled Drinking provides professional, therapist-led support for adults who want to change their relationship with alcohol without necessarily committing to abstinence. Using evidence-based harm reduction strategies, we help members establish realistic goals, reduce alcohol-related problems, and make meaningful, sustainable changes in their lives.
How It Works
Apply
Complete a brief application so I can determine whether the Controlled Drinking group is appropriate for your needs.
Get Approved and Enroll
If accepted, you’ll complete the informed consent and enroll in the group for $200 per month.
Join the Group
Meet with us every Sunday from 7:00–8:30 PM Pacific on Zoom for therapist-led, evidence-based harm reduction support.
Common Questions
What is Controlled Drinking?
Controlled Drinking is a harm reduction approach for adults who want to change their relationship with alcohol without necessarily giving it up completely. Members develop realistic, individualized goals for reducing alcohol-related problems and improving their quality of life.
Who is the group for?
The group is for adults who are concerned about their drinking and want professional support making meaningful changes. Abstinence is not required. Because this is a therapist-led group, prospective members complete a brief application to determine whether the group is appropriate for their needs.
How does the Sunday group work?
The group meets online every Sunday from 7:00–8:30 PM Pacific Time and is limited to 12 members. Sessions are led by William Roberts, PsyD, LMFT, and combine professional guidance, harm reduction strategies, goal setting, accountability, and support from other members working toward healthier relationships with alcohol.
Is this program evidence-based?
Yes. The group uses evidence-informed harm reduction principles and approaches including motivational interviewing, personalized goal setting, behavioral strategies, and collaborative treatment. The goal is meaningful improvement—not imposing a one-size-fits-all definition of recovery.
Contact Us
Have a question about the Controlled Drinking Group? Send a message below.
Controlled Drinking
(818) 932-8655