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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Gardena, CA
Gardena residents seeking addiction treatment can access Headway's network of 2,707 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.
“Healing happens within a trusting therapeutic relationship, and that connection is at the heart of everything I do.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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 approach is humanistic, client-centered, and strength-based. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can openly voice your needs, experiences, barriers, and trauma without fear of judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is integrative in nature, which blends traditional psychiatric care with science-backed interventions that are patient-centered, supportive, and healing-oriented.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I come with an existentialist approach to the therapeutic room which means I am trying to help my clients find meaning in the change they seek.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I am empathetic and professionally driven, paying close attention to your unique needs in terms of mental health to assist you in overcoming challenges and achieving mental well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a compassionate, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, valued, and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I help people see their problems in a different light and support them as they make their desired changes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“With over a decade of clinical experience—and three years conducting sleep research at NASA Ames—I bring both compassion and scientific insight into the therapy room.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“My approach focuses on strengths and effective coping skills in order to help the client build more meaning in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With a focus on holistic wellness, I aim to empower my patients to achieve their optimal mental health through therapeutic interventions, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am deeply committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel truly heard and respected.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a warm, supportive conversation rather than a rigid clinical interrogation.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and personalized. I believe in working closely with my clients to understand their goals and create treatment plans that support lasting emotional wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“With CBT approach to psychotherapy, you will learn skills to examin how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences, and learn how to change your circumstances.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy should be a safe and warm space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I offer support and reassurance that provides them with a safe place as we build a therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach, tailoring our work to your unique needs, goals, and experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Amanda Cheyenne believes that self actualization comes from committed compassion to our present felt experience paired with responsible (and often playful) action.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I've worked closely with those navigating substance use recovery, mood instability, trauma-related symptoms, and treatment-resistant depression.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to helping people feel like themselves again. I provide compassionate, evidence based care for anxiety and depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions.My goal is to create a judgement free space where patients feel heard and receive personalized treatment that fits their lives
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Somatic Experiencing and EMDR address trauma stored in the body. A person w/PTSD or addiction cannot "think" their way out of it, or they would have done it already.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“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 believe that successful and meaningful counseling begins and ends with the amount of trust a client has in their therapist...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My practice integrates multicultural and queer-affirming frameworks, with particular attention to the impact of systemic oppression on mental health and wellbeing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, relaxed, non-judgmental and solution-focused, allowing us to explore your concerns and find and/or reconnect you to your inner strength.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have a warm, honest and insightful therapeutic style. I thrive to fully see the client and in return help the client see themselves as capable, possessed of dignity and present in the world for a purpose.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I'm a Therapist with over 20 years of experience helping people through difficult seasons—whether that's constant worry, feeling disconnected from your partner, or feeling like you've lost your footing in life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“My goal is to empower you with the tools and strategies needed to enhance your emotional well-being and lead a fulfilling life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 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! I provide a welcoming environment that is safe, nurturing, and judgment-free.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring my 15+ years of experience in emergency and behavioral health, my empathy, and my lived experience to my patients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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
“I specialize in nervous system and identity rebirth. I have been helping clients for over 15 years...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
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“My approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and respect, ensuring you feel heard, valued, and actively involved in your care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is compassionate and supportive, while also offering thoughtful challenge when it can help you grow.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling truly heard, and I create space for your voice, your experience, and your truth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based. I take time to understand your symptoms, experiences, medical history, and treatment goals before developing an individualized plan.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I focus on listening, asking thoughtful questions, and paying attention to what's actually going on in their world.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of Gardena, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Gardena, CA
45+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 89%PTSD
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 82%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 67%Cigna
- 64%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 53%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 100%English
- 7%Armenian
- 7%Spanish
- 4%French
- 4%Russian
How they see their clients
- 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 56%Woman
- 40%Man
- 4%Non-binary
License types
- 58%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 18%Nurse Practitioner
- 13%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 9%Clinical Psychologist
- 2%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 47%Family therapy
- 42%Couples therapy
- 27%Child or adolescent therapy
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