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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Chico, CA

Struggling with substance dependence or cravings in Chico? Headway's network of compassionate providers specializes in recovery support, detoxification guidance, and relapse prevention using modalities like 12-step facilitation and SMART Recovery. Many sessions are covered by insurance, helping you focus on healing.

Danny Ertman

Danny Ertman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal for clients is an increased self understanding of their personal process and personal control of emotional and behavioral states.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carrie Eagles

Carrie Eagles

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have been a social worker for almost 20 years and bring a lot of experience and a strong foundation in the foundation of the field...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Bentley Oliver

Bentley Oliver

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider myself a very direct therapist, I will not ask "how does that make you feel" for years as then I would need therapy!”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
David Plumb

David Plumb

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I show up as a steady, compassionate, and practical therapist who believes people deserve support that feels human, respectful, and genuinely useful.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Regina Perlmutter

Regina Perlmutter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I determine what is most suitable for my client and my work varies from traditional methods to holistic/ New Age methods that I have developed after many years in this field.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gayathri Ram Mohan

Gayathri Ram Mohan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a safe and compassionate space where you can be fully seen and heard, explore with curiosity and support you in your journey to well being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Lorilee Bohn

Dr. Lorilee Bohn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am committed to offering a trauma informed holistic approach to treatment that focuses on the underlying cause of mental health conditions in order to help achieve optimal health and well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alina Halonen

Alina Halonen

Therapist

Virtual • West Hollywood, CA


“Having navigated my own recovery and healing journey, I know that insight alone doesn't always create change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scott Barrett

Scott Barrett

Therapist

Virtual • California


Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. I aim to create a supportive and engaging space where you feel safe to be emotionally open, while also bringing a sense of ease.

At the core of my style is curiosity. I’m drawn to the “why” - why we feel, think, and respond to life the way we do. I take a holistic and at times existential approach, exploring not just immediate challenges, but the deeper patterns, life transitions, and questions of meaning that shape your experience.

I draw from a wide range of personal and professional experiences, including working directly with and overseeing a large and diverse group of clients. This allows me to adapt different techniques and perspectives to support growth, insight, and lasting change. Throughout the process, I remain thoughtful, engaged, and focused on what will be most helpful for you.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lisa Kinnebrew

Lisa Kinnebrew

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 10 years of experience helping adults and couples in crisis. I am a trauma-informed therapist.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Dr. Jill Goodwin

Dr. Jill Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often tell me our sessions feel like a conversation with a trusted friend, while also recognizing the meaningful growth and insight that emerge along the way.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Casas-Valdovinos

Elizabeth Casas-Valdovinos

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, great to meet you! I’m Elizabeth Casas-Valdovinos, a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides individual therapy to adults in English and Spanish. With more than five years of experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, I understand that reaching out for support can feel difficult—and I’m committed to creating a welcoming, compassionate space where you can feel heard and understood.

I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use concerns, stress, grief and loss, life transitions, and challenges with self-esteem. Together, we can explore what you’re going through, identify your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you move toward healing and meaningful change.

I earned my Master of Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino, and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2025. As a wife, mother, and Christian, I value compassion, connection, and hope. When desired, I welcome the opportunity to incorporate a client’s faith and personal values into therapy while respecting each individual’s unique beliefs and experiences.

Taking the first step toward counseling takes courage. I would be honored to support you on your journey.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Matthew Erilim

Matthew Erilim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel understood, and I'm committed to being that for my patients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Janet Nelson

Janet Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a California, Connecticut, and South Dakota licensed therapist who is trained in EMDR and specializes in treating trauma.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Zach Anast

Zach Anast

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe every client's experiences, goals, and challenges are unique, which is why I take a collaborative and individualized approach to therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Cunningham

Joshua Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • West Covina, CA


“I believe that each client is an expert in their own life, and that many people seek therapy when they are looking to create change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felicia Ige

Felicia Ige

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Felicia Ige, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of nursing experience in mental health, public health, acute care, and education.

I hold a Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing from Walden University and a Master's degree in Nursing Education. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and personalized mental health treatment.

Above all, I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. My goal is to create a welcoming space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Direct
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lauren Hanson

Lauren Hanson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using evidence-based tools like Narrative and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with creative Art Therapy interventions, I help you disrupt old thought patterns and reclaim your narrative.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carolee Burgess

Carolee Burgess

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that effective mental health treatment begins with understanding the whole person not just symptoms or diagnoses.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Malliga Battar

Malliga Battar

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a seasoned behavioral health and forensic psychology leader with over 20 years of experience in county, correctional, and community settings. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, two master’s degrees, and I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist as of 2019. My work centers on trauma‐informed care, substance use, sexual abuse victims and offenders, crisis intervention, and forensic experiences.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hillary Stevens

Hillary Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I listen for understanding, challenge to help you stretch/ grow, and provide non-judgmental support.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elaine Pritchard

Elaine Pritchard

Therapist

Virtual • Pleasanton, CA


“I'm easy-going, empathetic, and look at things a little differently outside the box to find new paths to fulfillment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 19 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacey Flores

Stacey Flores

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Groveland, CA


“My approach integrates evidence-based medical treatment with holistic practices to support optimal, individualized mental health outcomes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Moses

Michelle Moses

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in trauma-informed care, working extensively with foster youth, families, and individuals navigating life's hardest seasons.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dara Charlton

Dara Charlton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen, safe, and supported. I help clients move from self criticism to self connection.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Leona Esmaeily-Aimua

Leona Esmaeily-Aimua

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My goal is to make therapy a safe and supportive space where you can finally speak freely, feel heard, and begin to heal.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kirsten Boulton

Kirsten Boulton

Therapist

Virtual • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


I have been drawn to this work for as long as I can remember. I earned my Masters in Social Work at Loma Linda University and spent years inside child protective services and the custody system, where I saw how much pain families carry and how little space they are given to heal it. I became a licensed clinical social worker in 2012 and opened my own practice in 2021. Along the way I trained in EMDR, DBT, Internal Family Systems and somatic work, and I taught social work at the graduate level. That mix shapes how I sit with people today. I am not interested in managing symptoms and calling it progress. I want the people I

work with to feel genuinely different in their own bodies and in their own relationships.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Benjamin Perdue

Benjamin Perdue

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we will identify unhelpful thought patterns and equip you with actionable tools to regain balance and control in your daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Clinton Gaver

Clinton Gaver

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For nine years, I have treated clients with depression, anxiety, relational issues, anger issues, sex and substance addictions, PTSD, and chronic mental health diagnoses to make lasting positive changes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Debra Warner

Dr. Debra Warner

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I take an integrative, trauma-informed approach that honors the whole person, not just the presenting problem.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jakob Mallove

Jakob Mallove

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


I believe that most people are either stuck repeating a cycle of generational trauma, or carrying the burden of bravely breaking that cycle. You deserve to break that cycle by discovering and embracing your best self, without fear or shame. But I understand that this is not always easy. I can help you break down the barriers that prevent you from achieving your goals and assist you on a transformative journey to becoming the person you want to be. Therapy is a process of the human spirit requiring courage, creativity, and self-compassion and I welcome you to join me.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamison Medcalf

Jamison Medcalf

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach incorporates motivation for change, self-compassion, psychoeducation, and cognitive techniques to help individuals understand themselves and foster hope.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Travis Fortenberry

Travis Fortenberry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I give the aura of being neutral and serene, which is my overall goal and focus as a practitioner of the sacred art of counseling.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Laskowski

Kimberly Laskowski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lodi, CA


Whatever's brought you here — depression that's hard to shake, anxiety that won't quiet down, the weight of past trauma, the ups and downs of bipolar disorder, or strain in your closest relationships — you don't have to navigate it alone. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 28 years of experience, and I've spent that time helping individuals find their way through life's hardest stretches.

My specialties include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and trauma, along with deep experience in relationships, family dynamics, child development, and parenting. After nearly three decades in this work, very little feels too big or too complicated to bring into the room — and I'll meet you with both warmth and the honesty that real change requires. I offer both, telehealth and in person sessions.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erika Schreiber Samji

Erika Schreiber Samji

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic space where clients can feel heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Theresa Rodriguez

Theresa Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is marked by compassion and directness, creating a non-judgmental and supportive environment that embraces individuals as they are.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 20 insurance carriers
Jeff Hull

Jeff Hull

Therapist

Virtual • Chico, CA


“I believe every person has an innate capacity for healing, growth, and change, and that each person's path is uniquely their own.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Funmi Igbinigie

Funmi Igbinigie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shelby Solomon

Dr. Shelby Solomon

Psychologist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Dr. Solomon recognizes therapy is an uplifting, supportive, and sometimes challenging experience, and believes establishing trust, safety, and open communication is essential to the process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jill McGovern

Jill McGovern

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Niguel, CA


“My approach is warm, direct, and engaged. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe and supported, but also challenged to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Chico, CA

Number of therapists serving Chico, CA
There are over 2,703 therapists in Chico, CA accepting new patients.
2,703+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 83%Cigna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 66%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Igbo
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 31%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 16%Nurse Practitioner
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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