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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Carlsbad, CA


Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Carlsbad, CA
Addiction support in Carlsbad connects you with 2,805 licensed providers experienced in recovery, sobriety, and relapse prevention. Access evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing through virtual or in-person sessions, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
I am a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. My clinical background spans psychiatric care, primary care, emergency medicine, intensive care, and telehealth. This broad experience helps me recognize how mental health can be affected by physical illness, chronic pain, trauma, sleep, substance use, medications, and other aspects of overall health.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving clients across California, I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can show up fully as yourself. I especially enjoy working with men and the unique challenges they may carry, whether that means navigating relationships, stress, identity, anger, or simply feeling stuck. I’m also very comfortable working with people who have personality disorders, and I bring patience, honesty, and compassion to that work.
With over a decade of acute care experience as a Registered Nurse and a Master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, neurodiversity, and medication
management.
You deserve support that meets you where you are and helps you get where you want to be. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I empower individuals to overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and other mental health challenges. With experience treating PTSD, burnout, OCD, panic attacks, anger management concerns, substance use and addiction, gender identity issues, and major life transitions, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs. Therapy can be the beginning of a healthier, more fulfilling chapter—and I'd be honored to support you.
I provide an inclusive, affirming, and culturally responsive space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. Through ongoing training in anti-racism, spirituality, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care, I strive to offer compassionate, evidence-based support. I believe you are the expert in your life, and I am here to support your healing and growth.
Affordable and quality mental healthcare is essential in today's world. As a trauma specialist, I strive to provide the best assistance possible and work with many problems. I can help with even the most difficult cases.
Hi, I’m David Sudyka, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #1790385250). I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families find healing, balance, and a deeper sense of connection in their lives. My goal is to create a welcoming and supportive space where you can feel comfortable exploring your experiences and working toward meaningful change. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach, meeting you where you are and helping you build on your strengths. I often draw from evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR to support healing from trauma, manage anxiety, and foster personal growth and emotional well-being. Together, we’ll work toward creating the life and relationships you want.
Do you feel like something is wrong with you? Do you wish it would all just stop and go away? Is your child acting out and you don't know why or what to do? If you have had any of these thoughts, then you're in the right place! My practice is based around what happened to us, not what is wrong with us. I am here to support & guide you in processing thoughts and feelings, reflect on experiences, learn new coping skills, and figure out next steps. I will listen, teach, brainstorm, guide and help you build tools to meet your goals.
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Carlsbad, CA



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 85%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 83%Cigna
- 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 66%Blue Shield of California

- 97%English
- 12%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Igbo
- 1%Tagalog

- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online

- 69%Woman
- 30%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 41%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 16%Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

- 99%Individual therapy
- 42%Family therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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