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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in El Segundo, CA

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James Witmer

James Witmer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach our time together with openness, humility, acceptance, and free of pre-conceived judgement.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michael Nguyen

Michael Nguyen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • El Segundo, CA


“My goal is to help you build resilience, develop effective strategies, and create the fulfilling life you deserve.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stacey Downing

Stacey Downing

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a holistic approach to therapy. I am here to help you with a mind/body/spirit approach to your own personal healing and wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jerry Mermis

Jerry Mermis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that genuine emotional growth flourishes when we balance rigorous, evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Bruce Rays

Dr. Bruce Rays

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“With 32- years of very broad experience I can relate and assist you in raising your awareness and level of functioning.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Holly StJames

Holly StJames

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe that in order for therapy to be effective, the client has to participate in the process. I am not a magician. I don't have a magic wand. Changing old behaviors and patterns can be difficult and painful but i am willing to be there to support you on your journey to better health.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michael Chavez

Michael Chavez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Before I became a therapist, I went through my own challenges — unhoused, unemployed, and struggling with substance use.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Jose, CA


“These conditions change how you experience the world, and you deserve care from someone who recognizes that complexity.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Margaret Brako

Margaret Brako

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Berkeley, CA, and I’ve worked in mental health care since 2012. My background includes community-based work, trauma-informed care, and leadership in training and clinical development. I earned my MSW from NYU and specialize in treating anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. I enjoy working with adults navigating changes - career shifts, identity questions, or simply trying to feel more at home in themselves. Clients often say they feel safe, understood, and more at ease after we talk. I believe therapy works best with a good sense of humor - even in hard sessions, there’s room for relief and laughter.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Future Ogbebor

Future Ogbebor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) degree from the University of Massachusetts Global. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in multiple settings facing various complex mental health issues, including OCD, depression, anxiety, ADHD and mood disorders.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“My clinical focus includes autism spectrum disorders, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders...”
Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maja Ceranic

Maja Ceranic

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Building strong therapeutic relationships is at the heart of my practice. I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in their mental health journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Zita Benjamin

Dr. Zita Benjamin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm and patient-centered, focusing on both symptoms and the underlying factors that affect emotional well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Diana Pena

Diana Pena

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“My passion for psychiatry stems from a deep belief that every person deserves to be truly seen and understood—not reduced to a diagnosis, but honored as a whole person with unique experiences, strengths, and aspirations.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Melissa Deneau

Melissa Deneau

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and guide them in building practical tools to feel more in control of their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenna Pettus

Jenna Pettus

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“With over eight years of mental health experience, I have been helping people of all ages and mental health conditions get back to feeling like themselves again.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Laila Yousefian

Laila Yousefian

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Escondido, CA


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 6 insurance carriers
Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Redding, CA


You may have held doubts about talk therapy and perhaps are thinking therapy may not work at all for what you are dealing with. Psychotherapy like all science is continually changing. Both new and long held approaches to well-being are vast. I invite you to consider Brainspotting before you rule out therapy entirely. My role as a Brainspotting clinician is to offer you support, as you discover your innate capacity for positive self change. I specialize in trauma focused therapy, specializing in treating anxiety disorders. I focus on various forms of addiction, OCD, behavioral issues, depression, bi-polar and mood disorders.

I am a masters level trained Brainspotting clinician and a U.S. Army veteran. I believe in facilitating change in a supportive environment, following and observing your amazing capacity to heal from trauma in your therapeutic work. I work with veterans, first-responders, and other populations struggling with unresolved trauma and anxiety disorders.

Your unique circumstances are to be understood, honored respected and explored in a judgement free, supportive and caring environment. The issues that you bring into therapy remain entirely up to you. I will listen to your wants and needs; joining you on the journey towards your desired sense of well-being.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Megan Schohr

Megan Schohr

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I spent 20 years working in the beauty industry as a hairstylist, giving me a unique understanding of the emotional demands, relationships, and pressures faced by beauty professionals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alex Honigman

Alex Honigman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want clients I work with to feel empowered, grounded and have a greater understanding of themselves and the healthy pathways that lead to a meaningful life aligned to their value set.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“We listen, empathize and acknowledge your concerns. We utilize biopsychosocial model in all our assessments, evaluations and evidence-based practice for a better patient outcome.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elyssa Melmet

Elyssa Melmet

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change so they can feel more confident, balanced, and connected in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Solomon Duruji

Solomon Duruji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and collaborative, creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to achieve lasting wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cynthia Perez

Cynthia Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is not to hand you a solution but to help you uncover the one that already fits you.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Stansell

Catherine Stansell

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have a Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage, and Family from Phillips Graduate Institute.

I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from UCSB.

I typically work with clients who have a history of trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, and managing anxiety, The clients I work with are very motivated to make changes in their lives.

I worked with high-risk, traumatized, and abused youth for many years. I find practicing therapy very rewarding. Assisting my clients to work through life challenges and progress in their life journey is a privilege.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Teri Strahan

Teri Strahan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate, grounded, and collaborative clinician who believes therapy should feel like a safe place to breathe, reflect, and grow.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cassandra Scott

Cassandra Scott

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Brian Wise

Dr. Brian Wise

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to honor your values, culture, and lived experience so you feel respected, understood, and empowered throughout our work together.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica Garibaldi

Dr. Jessica Garibaldi

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I utilize an integrative approach, incorporating evidence-based treatments; such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Samuel Khanukayev

Samuel Khanukayev

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


“Multicultural and bilingual elements of my identity, and a history of enduring ethnic discrimination and immigration, significantly inform how I listen to my clients...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelli Bouscher

Kelli Bouscher

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I genuinely enjoy people — their stories, their resilience, and the ways they grow when given the space to be fully seen.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mohammad Shahisaman

Mohammad Shahisaman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Change happens below the level of language, which is why understanding a pattern so rarely dissolves it...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Faith Ogala

Faith Ogala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Faith is empathetic, knowledgeable, and patient. She takes the time to listen to her patients, so they feel heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cory Sullivan

Cory Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping people find their new normal after trauma, traumatic injuries, and chronic illnesses.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Howard

Rachel Howard

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! I am Registered Yoga Teacher, Clinical Supervisor & Consultant, as well as a Certified Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts Practitioner.

I have almost a decade of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families in a therapeutic capacity. I specialize in trauma and family work. I am an integrative psychotherapist – integrating art therapy, play therapy, sand tray, mindfulness, astrology, spirituality, and more into therapy.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My goal isn't to "fix" you—you're not broken. Instead, I'm here to help you understand your conditions, develop effective coping strategies, and build the fulfilling life you deserve.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rhonda Sloan

Rhonda Sloan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, strength-based and rooted in the belief that you already carry the resources you need - sometimes we just need to uncover them together.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacey Eldridge

Stacey Eldridge

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For more than 15 years, I've worked specifically with adults in the second half of life — people navigating the real, unglamorous weight of caregiving, health changes, retirement, grief, and all the identity shifts that come with major life...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Gentz

Allison Gentz

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, hands-on, and client-centered. Allison integrates evidence-based practices with clear, direct communication and practical tools clients can apply outside of sessions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of El Segundo, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of El Segundo, CA
There are over 43 therapists in El Segundo, CA accepting new patients.
43+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%PTSD
  • 88%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 72%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 58%Cigna
  • 58%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 53%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 5%Armenian
  • 5%Russian
  • 2%Arabic
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 53%Woman
  • 42%Man
  • 5%Non-binary
License types
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  • 56%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 16%Nurse Practitioner
  • 14%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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