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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.
“I am warm, welcoming, and direct in my approach with clients. I include mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, and acceptance in my work with clients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“The story we tell our self, about our self, the world, and our relationship to the world has a huge impact on the life we live.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“We use a client-centered, trauma focused approach in our treatment modalities, utilizing evidence-based practices such as EMDR...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I’m a therapist who understands how difficult it can be to open up—and how meaningful the right support can be. I care deeply about creating a space grounded in honesty, trust, and genuine connection. My approach is warm, compassionate, and straightforward, and I shape each session around your unique needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Above all, I see therapy as a collaborative process, and I’m here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered as you grow.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I work with individuals who want clarity, stability, and a plan that makes sense for their real life, not just something that works on paper.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Supporting you in getting where you want to go is my passion. As a seasoned therapist specializing in empowering adults, my solution-focused, client-centered, strength-based, approach has successfully helped hundreds of adults make life-changing...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe in creating a safe, collaborative space where growth is possible and progress is meaningful.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My focus is a TEAM approach, working collaboratively with you to develop strategies to solve practical problems and move your life forward, consistent with your goals and values.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is most effective when you feel genuinely understood, supported, and challenged in ways that promote meaningful growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a strong background in psychiatric nursing, mental health care, and education. My experience has allowed me to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds who are navigating mental health challenges at different stages of life. I provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and supportive therapy. I am passionate about helping clients better understand their mental health and find treatment options that can make a meaningful difference in their daily lives.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I understand that the most important factor for successful psychotherapy is the therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Using approaches like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and acceptance-based strategies, I help clients understand patterns, regulate emotions, and build healthier ways of thinking and coping.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I've focused on providing care to individuals/couples/families experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, crises, substance abuse and anger management.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“In working together I want to understand where you have been, where you are now, and where you hope to be.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring a curious and compassionate presence to the work, lending both my heart and mind to the process of self-exploration, self-understanding, and healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges and embrace positive change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I firmly believe in the inherent resilience of every individual. My practice is rooted in a strengths-based approach...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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
“I'm compassionate and honest, and along with your desire for change, i can reflect a mirror at you from a different perspective to adjust your trajectory.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I'm a behaviorist who worked many years in speech and behavior with Autistic children in both the home and school settings.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Creative, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work with people living with chronic health and mental health conditions, with those struggling with their identities and making meaning in life, with those negotiating sexuality and gender, and with adults having un-/expected challenges in...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly questioning whether you’re “good enough,” even after working so hard to get where you are? Maybe you overthink every decision, and say yes when you want to say no. If you’re navigating imposter syndrome, people-pleasing patterns, or the pressure of balancing cultural expectations with your own identity, I hear you. As a second-generation AAPI woman, I understand the unique pressures that come with navigating cultural identities, family expectations, and the feeling of being “in between” worlds.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm, collaborative, and steady. I integrate evidence‐based modalities with a grounded therapeutic presence, creating a space where clients can explore openly, build insight, and move toward greater clarity and resilience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“If you are exploring identity, especially sexuality, gender, race, culture, or religion, I offer a space where your questions can be met with care, respect, and experience.”
Substance use / addiction, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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“I aim to communicate in a direct yet non-judgmental way. My style is to listen intently, ask clarifying questions, and offer insights to help you gain new perspectives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I firmly believe that authentic human connection, paired with thoughtful, research-supported medication management, can foster real healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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
“My hope is you'll walk away from our time together feeling more grounded and clearer about your path.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am here to support you in building self-awareness + learning tools to help you overcome the challenges you are facing so you can thrive.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Our work together will revolve around the essential philosophy that all beings can heal and succeed, no matter what adversity has come before.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My goal is to walk alongside you, offering encouragement and practical tools to help you cope in healthy ways while reminding you that you're not alone.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal for the first session is that clients come away with a refreshing view of their struggles - and that there is new hopefulness for their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I understand what it's like to feel stuck in patterns that don't serve you—overthinking relationships, worrying about abandonment, or repeating the same painful cycles.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and transparent. I aim to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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
“I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced specific or prolonged trauma, mental health struggles, navigating healthy relationships...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“During treatment, you can expect goals to be set and reassessed and collaboratively created to fit you unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 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 believe that therapy is more than just talking and I will work with you to develop habits and set tangible goals to achieve success.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“In my 10+ years of being a therapist, I've learned that unhealed developmental trauma is (almost always) the source of eating disorders, substance use issues, anxiety or depression.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA
29+
Average years in practice
11 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 100%Depression
- 97%Anxiety
- 90%Stress management
- 90%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 97%Aetna
- 72%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 55%Cigna
- 55%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 86%English
- 14%Spanish
- 3%Korean
- 3%Tagalog
How they see their clients
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
Provider gender
- 55%Woman
- 45%Man
License types
- 41%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 17%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 7%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 34%Family therapy
- 24%Child or adolescent therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
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