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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Gardena, CA


Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Gardena, CA
Gardena residents seeking addiction treatment can access Headway's network of 2,682 providers specializing in substance dependence, withdrawal support, and recovery coaching. Whether managing opioid use disorder or stimulant abuse, providers use proven modalities to help you build lasting sobriety and resilience.
When working with clients, I strive to make the therapy experience respectful and genuine. Everyone's journey to personal resilience is unique and there is no one size fits all solution. My approach is flexible and client centered. I often explore childhood attachment issues which can assist the client in achieving sustained emotional growth.
Richard Perez is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. For over 15 years, he has dedicated his career to serving the healthcare needs of Long Beach and Los Angeles County. Richard wants to continue improving the lives of each patient by providing professional, compassionate, and person-centered care.
Richard has spent the last two years providing mental health care to underserved populations. This experience has significantly sharpened his clinical skills, which he now aims to bring to the general patient population.
As a psychotherapist that have been in practice for 12 years, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step!
Dr. Bacher is a holistic, trauma-informed psychologist with over 15 years experience working at many of the top residential treatment centers in the U.S. and Europe. He specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and addiction. Dr. Bacher completed his undergraduate work in Psychology at Georgetown University, and his Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. His dissertation research focused on Positive Psychology--specifically meaning making--and how to cultivate positive strengths in individuals.
I’m Emmanuel Garcia, a Mexican American therapist, first-generation college graduate, and founder of Radiate Hope Therapy. I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents navigating trauma, substance use, identity struggles, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Many of the people I work with feel weighed down by emotions or uncertain about their direction, especially during sobriety or recovery.
Growing up, I witnessed how mental health was often stigmatized and silenced, especially for men in Latino communities. I know how isolating that silence can feel. My own journey through therapy and recovery taught me that true strength isn’t in staying quiet, it’s in showing up for yourself and beginning to heal. That lived experience shapes the empathy, understanding, and care I bring to every session.
Hi I'm Eric. My clients describe me as easy to talk to, open, and compassionate. I see my role as unlocking the healer within you, developing a plan for change, and transforming new insights into lasting growth.
I bring 20 years of experience in many areas of therapy including LGBT specializations, drug/alcohol issues specialization, and a client centered approach
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of Gardena, CA



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 90%PTSD
- 88%Stress management

- 100%Aetna
- 73%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 60%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 53%Cigna
- 53%Providence Health Plan

- 100%English
- 5%Armenian
- 5%Russian
- 5%Spanish
- 3%Arabic

- 100%In-person or online

- 53%Woman
- 43%Man
- 5%Non-binary

- 48%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 15%Nurse Practitioner
- 10%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 8%Clinical Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 35%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 8%Child or adolescent therapy
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