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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in La Jolla, CA


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.
Great to meet you! Taking the first step toward caring for your mental health can feel overwhelming, so I'm glad you're here. I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 1 years of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, and other mental health concerns. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and personalized, and I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to reach your goals.
I draw strongly from decades of my own personal growth work. Psychology is not a theory for me. It is a daily practice, a way of life. I help people focus on what they can control, what is most important currently and how they can work through whatever they are facing.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience helping people get unstuck. I specialize in supporting adolescents, men, and women navigating anxiety, depression, anger, grief, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and substance abuse. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious about your career, or eager to improve but lacking the tools to make it a reality, you are in the right place. Armed with a Doctorate in Social Work, my goal is to help you identify the root causes of your challenges and empower you to build a more balanced, fulfilling life.
My work is grounded in behavioral therapy, and a firm belief that people can change. I prefer a flexible and collaborative approach that evolves as we work together. Though the foundation of my work is behavioral, I develop integrated treatment plans for each new client, drawing on other evidence-based modalities and new research.
I enjoy working with individuals in the recovery community, first responders, and those who have experienced traumatic childhoods. I don't just talk the talk, I walk the walk.
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 100%Depression
- 97%Anxiety
- 90%Stress management
- 90%Relationship issues

- 97%Aetna
- 72%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 55%Cigna
- 55%Blue Shield of California

- 86%English
- 14%Spanish
- 3%Korean
- 3%Tagalog

- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only

- 55%Woman
- 45%Man

- 41%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 17%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 7%Nurse Practitioner

- 100%Individual therapy
- 34%Family therapy
- 24%Child or adolescent therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
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