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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in La Jolla, CA

Recovery support in La Jolla is accessible through Headway's network of providers trained in 12-step facilitation, SMART recovery, and relapse prevention strategies. Sessions address substance use disorder, alcohol addiction, and behavioral addictions with personalized care plans and medication management support when appropriate.

Bradford Noble

Bradford Noble

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.3 mi away • La Jolla, CA


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and empowering, grounded in multicultural counseling and social justice education...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carson Jaffrey

Carson Jaffrey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Grief, desperation, and self-inflicted suffering brought me to the point of reaching out for help many years ago and soon the seas began to calm.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kelly Carll

Kelly Carll

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I believe that therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make decisions that most align with their values and needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eric Frank

Eric Frank

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have a particular passion for working with active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and law enforcement...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amy Clark

Amy Clark

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I see you as a whole person; mind, body, and soul, and want to provide you with alternatives that conventional psychiatry practitioners often overlook.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
William Holloway

William Holloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach is active, collaborative, and deeply grounded in the present moment. I believe therapy should be more than just a place to vent; it should be a strategic partnership where you reclaim your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sokia Shehee

Sokia Shehee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I am trauma informed, a certified clinical supervisor, and EMDR trained (currently not accepting EMDR patients).”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Paula Kettula

Paula Kettula

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I work with you as a whole person: mind, body, heart and soul. I believe that in the very pain we usually try to avoid is a kernel of healing, and my job is to help you find it.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nuri Ohn

Nuri Ohn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or ADHD when medications haven’t worked well or have caused unwanted side effects.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mark Raskin

Mark Raskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Mark is a supportive, perceptive and skilled therapist, offering a safe therapeutic space, and capable of being fully present with his clients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Psychologist

In-person • 11 mi away • San Diego, CA


“The foundation of my training comes from Neo-Freudian thinking and practice, holding an optimistic view of personality development.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Carrie Jaffe

Dr. Carrie Jaffe

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Del Mar, CA


“I enjoy helping people make deep, lasting changes that lead to feeling more resilient, happier, and better about themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terence Shigg

Terence Shigg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“I want all of my clients to strenghten their personal development tools so that eventually they can become more self-aware and self-correcting.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Ashley Quiroz

Dr. Ashley Quiroz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“With over fifteen years of clinical experience, I focus on individual, couples, and family therapy for adults 18 and older.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Darryl Moore

Dr. Darryl Moore

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Temecula, CA


“As an interactive therapist I use an integration of complimentary approaches, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.”
Substance use / addiction, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Claudia Villarreal

Claudia Villarreal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


I genuinely like people, have always love to help ,

Will take my clients through the therapeutic process, with empathy and care for their experience in therapy to be a positive one.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Little

Jennifer Little

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I grew up as a caretaker for my single mother who suffered from mental health issues. She committed suicide when I was only fifteen...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurie Allen

Laurie Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Vista, CA


“It is my goal to make therapy feel both approachable and worthwhile. I show up as my authentic self--quirks and all--and expect my clients to do the same.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Randy Ogle

Randy Ogle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • San Marcos, CA


“My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful space where you feel heard and understood, while also helping you develop practical tools to move forward in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jesus Velazquez

Jesus Velazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Escondido, CA


“I use an integrative approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Adlerian principles, helping clients understand how thoughts, behaviors, and life experiences shape their current challenges while working toward meaningful,...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mika Heinonen

Mika Heinonen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


Hey there—I'm Mika, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who's here for real talk and real support for adults and teens right here in Southern California. I've spent years helping people work through tough life events like trauma, addictions, ADHD, burnout from high-pressure jobs, anxiety, depression, and rocky relationships. What I love most is seeing folks step into their strength and build the life they want—I'm here to walk that path with you, no judgment, just genuine care.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Marissa Melhuse

Marissa Melhuse

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Juan Capistrano, CA


“My goal is to meet you where you are, with practical tools, fresh perspective, and steady, compassionate support.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bruce Fredenburg

Bruce Fredenburg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Laguna Niguel, CA


“Trained and experienced in the management of chronic pain, dealing with trauma, chemical dependency and addictions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Giovanna Nicola-Menke

Giovanna Nicola-Menke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Laguna Hills, CA


“I believe therapy should be a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandon Owens

Brandon Owens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Laguna Hills, CA


“Since becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I've seen how prioritizing mental health can bring more joy, balance, and resilience into everyday life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Creative
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Steven Aird

Steven Aird

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Forest, CA


“I focus on establishing a safe, collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship, creating the framework for the work we will do together.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gregory Young

Gregory Young

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My passion is to help others navigate and heal from life's difficult situations that come their way.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“I bring an evidence-based psychiatric perspective, but you remain the expert on your own life and the final decision-maker in your care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kristine Mbamalu

Kristine Mbamalu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Clients will walk away knowing they have the ability to reach their highest potential and accomplish all their goals!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wendy Vazquez

Wendy Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to provde you with a warm and caring environment where you can feel supported and comfortable sharing the things that are important to you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Tapia

Matthew Tapia

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m Matthew “Matt” Tapia, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) offering online therapy in Arizona and California. I specialize in neurodivergent-affirming care for autistic people and people with ADHD. I also help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship concerns, and caregiver stress.


If daily demands leave you overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure where to begin, we can start with what matters most to you. My style is warm, practical, and collaborative, with room to explore your experiences and develop skills you can use in everyday life.


I work with children, teens, adults, and families. I hold a Master of Arts from Santa Clara University and am also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). My background in family therapy and behavioral science helps me understand how emotions, relationships, daily routines, and your environment influence one another.


Together, we can work on managing strong emotions, communicating your needs, strengthening relationships, and creating routines that fit your life. Therapy respects your communication preferences, sensory needs, strengths, and personal goals.


All sessions take place through secure telehealth. I accept insurance through Headway, where you can check your coverage and view available appointments.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Rafael, CA


“My treatment philosophy centers on understanding you as a complete person, not just a collection of symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elsie Iwegbu

Elsie Iwegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I offer a supportive and judgment-free space to help you manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, and mood disorders. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based care that’s tailored to your needs. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered within the family. Let’s walk this journey together, one step at a time.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samuel Godwin

Samuel Godwin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • El Segundo, CA


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Steven Nelson

Steven Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that meaningful change is possible through a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based therapeutic approach.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica Garofalo

Dr. Jessica Garofalo

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“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
Kristal Audoma

Kristal Audoma

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is direct yet empathetic with a strength-based approach. I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, Couples, Family Therapy, Grief and Loss, Anger Management, Feedback Informed Care, LGBTQIA+, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar, DID, Kinks, and Complex Trauma. My style/approach is a fit for teens and adults who may be dealing with challenges in their lives, both personally and professionally. These challenges may manifest as anxiety, depression, guilt, and anger.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I ask questions because I want to understand, not interrogate. I explain things clearly because you deserve to understand your own treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nealy Moeckler

Nealy Moeckler

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With over a decade of experience in mental health, I specialize in trauma work and neurodivergence, combining person-centered approaches with evidence-based methods like EMDR, ACT, DBT, and CBT.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Eastman

Jennifer Eastman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I offer options, not rigid instructions. I share my clinical reasoning openly while respecting your right to decide what's best for you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving La Jolla, CA
There are over 2,732 therapists in La Jolla, CA accepting new patients.
2,732+
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
  • 78%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 70%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 66%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Igbo
  • 1%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 69%Woman
  • 30%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 26%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 16%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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