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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in El Cajon, CA
Headway connects El Cajon residents with 2,768 licensed providers experienced in evidence-based addiction treatment approaches including CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexible scheduling, and many clients save 75% on care through insurance coverage.
“My training enables me to facilitate personal growth and self-discovery, helping individuals access their inner resources to overcome challenges and reduce suffering.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am driven by an unwavering commitment to sow seeds of hope and cultivate a garden of resilience. Every interaction is a chance to illuminate the path towards recovery with empathy and understanding.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I want therapy to feel like a place where you can be genuinely known while also moving toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“My objective is to empower individuals to better understand themselves, strengthen their resilience, and create more peaceful, fulfilling lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal as your therapist is to help you gain clarity, build effective tools, and move toward a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
If you’re struggling with your relationship with food, your body, or feeling stuck in cycles of restriction, bingeing, or guilt, you are not alone—and you don’t have to face it by yourself. In my private practice, I specialize in working with individuals navigating eating disorders and disordered eating.
I provide compassionate, individualized therapy for adolescents and adults experiencing anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, chronic dieting, and body image concerns. In addition to eating disorder treatment, I work with children, teens, and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, substance use, and challenges related to identity and the LGBTQIA+ community. I am committed to creating an affirming, inclusive space where clients of all backgrounds feel seen, respected, & supported.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“We collaborate on building a plan together. You decide what works and I will offer solutions from the empirical research.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to feel supported, understood, and find relief to their negative feelings while learning new techniques to manage life situations.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your pursuit of wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who provides compassionate, evidence-based care for adults. My approach is clinical, trauma-informed, and whole-person; I look beyond symptoms alone and consider the many parts of life that shape mental health. I believe care should feel collaborative, supportive, and not overwhelming. My goal is to help you feel understood while creating a treatment plan that fits your life, values, and goals. Whether you are seeking medication management, in-office IV or IM ketamine treatment, or support through a difficult season, I want you to feel safe, respected, and empowered.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“With over 20+ years of experience in the field, I've helped individuals and couples work through the challenges of anxiety, depression, grief and uncertainty...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I bring over 20 years of experience bridging the space between thoughts, feelings, and actions to facilitate your growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I offer a warm, down-to-earth therapy experience that blends evidence-based techniques with genuine connection.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is compassionate and collaborative. I believe that you are the expert on your own life...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I am dedicated to helping teens struggling with trauma and self-harm behavior. My experience working with Orange Unified School District, running groups from grade 6-12 for students struggling with emotional and behavioral problems has given me unique insight into not only helping teens, but also working with the families, schools, and community to provide more effective treatment. I have partnered with Western Youth Services in helping at risk teens and low income families in helping adolescents to overcome academic barriers and families cope with serious defiance and drug use.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach to care is thoughtful, collaborative, and evidence-based. I focus on understanding your unique history, symptoms, and goals before making recommendations.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am impassioned about accompanying others on their journey toward mental health and wellness. I focus on meeting clients where they are and transmitting my care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I seek to provide a thoughtful and reflective setting where clients develop greater understanding of their problems and limitations through honest exploration of themselves, and to bolster strengths/foster growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I have passionately served a diverse range of individuals living with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Dissociation, and Gender Identity Exploration to name a few.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I approach therapy from a client centered/Humanistic perspective. I like to join my clients "where they are at" in any given phase or season of their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“By nature, I am a grounded, thoughtful, warm, and humorous person, who will approach our work together with genuine curiosity, openness, kindness, and empathy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy is not about fixing who you are—it's about helping you better understand yourself, heal from difficult experiences, and develop the tools needed to create meaningful and lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is relaxed, collaborative, and judgment-free. I believe you should feel heard and have a voice in decisions about your treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, holistic, and empowering. I work collaboratively with clients to understand what's going on beneath the surface and to build practical tools for change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a supportive, collaborative space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I help adults navigate anxiety, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions with warmth, insight, and practical support.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity and without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Creating meaningful connections and a more satisfying life experience can be achieved with healthy conversation that gives you permission to be yourself and connect with others authentically.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I have been a psychologist for 44 years and worn many hats: schools, private practice, clinics and agencies. Experience counts for a lot! I am dedicated to my patients reducing their suffering.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Hi, I'm Tandrea Thysell, a California-based Marriage & Family Therapist. I've been providing therapy for most of my life (I think I was born to do this!), but professionally for more than 10 years.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I offer a supportive, practical space where you can explore these challenges, gain clarity, and develop real-world tools to move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I have years of experience serving patients with mental health illnesses i.e anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance/alcohol abuse, sleep disorder, etc.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I want you to feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood. You don't have to make your story sound better, worse, or more put-together than it is.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I have worked for the last 18 years with a Spanish speaking population supporting healing around trauma and a variety of issues from prevention to severe and chronic suffering.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“In your first therapy session, you can expect a welcoming, low-pressure environment designed to help us get to know one another and begin building rapport.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
“I provide medication management alongside supportive therapy-informed care. My approach is comprehensive and collaborative...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is practical, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy should go beyond simply talking about problems.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I create a welcoming and friendly environment where you can feel comfortable speaking what's truly on your heart and mind without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive—I honor the identities, histories, and values that shape who you are...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I take a warm, collaborative approach and believe a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of El Cajon, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of El Cajon, CA
23+
Average years in practice
11 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 100%Depression
- 96%Anxiety
- 91%Trauma
- 87%Stress management
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 74%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 70%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 61%Providence Health Plan
- 57%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 87%English
- 17%Spanish
- 4%Korean
How they see their clients
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
Provider gender
- 57%Woman
- 43%Man
License types
- 35%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 35%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 22%Clinical Psychologist
- 4%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 4%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 30%Family therapy
- 26%Child or adolescent therapy
- 22%Couples therapy
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