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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.

Vien Nguyen

Vien Nguyen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Vien takes a holistic, patient-centered approach, considering each client's mental, physical, and social well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brian Keligian

Brian Keligian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with individuals and couples, who may be facing depression and anxiety with additional expertise in addiction treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacob Lapides

Jacob Lapides

Therapist

Virtual • Sebastopol, CA


“I am a Holistic therapist who likes to focus on healing an individual from all aspects including mind-body wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Esther Torres

Esther Torres

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in providing treatment to individuals who are experiencing difficulties with feelings of anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, trauma and/or life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rebekah Williams

Rebekah Williams

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I offer clients over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Felista Anugom

Felista Anugom

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I listen to my clients and work together with them as a team to identify an appropriate treatment plan.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Chidinma Janett Ogbeide

Chidinma Janett Ogbeide

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My care is rooted in compassion, grace, and respect — because healing shouldn't feel rushed, cold, or clinical.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Roland Gomez

Roland Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Roland uses reflective listening, strategic inquiry, and encouragement to provide feedback and interaction that allows clients to make informed, healthy, and compassionate decisions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicholas Watkins

Nicholas Watkins

Therapist

Virtual • Mountain View, CA


“Nick also help military personnel & first responders with PTSD, with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma, and the transition back to civilian life using his own experience as a veteran who served 10 years enlisted in the Air Force and 1...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffani Parks

Tiffani Parks

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in a harm reduction approach, meaning I meet clients where they are and believe progress looks different for everyone.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joshua Cunningham

Joshua Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • West Covina, CA


“I believe that each client is an expert in their own life, and that many people seek therapy when they are looking to create change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mercy Nyeche

Mercy Nyeche

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Manhattan Beach, CA


“My style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I listen carefully to understand you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lauren Spampinato

Lauren Spampinato

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My style is down-to-earth, direct, and relatable. I am not easily shocked, and there are no wrong answers in therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dean Wright

Dean Wright

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Christopher Minassian

Christopher Minassian

Therapist

Virtual • Encino, CA


“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
Stephanie Ackerman

Stephanie Ackerman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Jasmine Maniti

Jasmine Maniti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I pair clinical expertise with a firm belief that every person deserves excellent mental health care offered with genuine warmth, compassion, and respect.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cesar Arevalo

Cesar Arevalo

Therapist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“My goal as a therapist is to offer guidance and support to individuals as they navigate through difficult issues, painful life events and learn to achieve personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Abell

Brian Abell

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“You will take away a variety of insights and skills that will allow you to reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of the symptoms or struggles you have sought therapy for.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Helen Anyiam

Helen Anyiam

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“We look forward to working together with you and the family to achieve your goals of symptom remission, better functioning, and improved wellbeing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Linda Quesada Schlein

Linda Quesada Schlein

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors in both English and Spanish, bringing warmth, cultural understanding, and a genuine belief in each person's ability to move through hard times.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chinonyelum Nze

Chinonyelum Nze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Roseville, CA


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.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley Martinez

Ashley Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 15 years experience working with culturally diverse backgrounds, people in the entertainment industry, and the LGBTQIA community in SF.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jena Montenegro

Jena Montenegro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a trauma expert with experience in a wide variety of populations including LGBTQ, African-American, Latino, Indigenous, and Asian peoples.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherrell Fairley

Sherrell Fairley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is practical, real, and deeply rooted in lived experience and genuine care for the people I serve.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David McKnight

David McKnight

Therapist

Virtual • California


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.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Salazar

Heather Salazar

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“My approach to therapy is engaging, thought-provoking, and incorporates humor to build rapport with my clients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tatyana Melnik

Tatyana Melnik

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a humanistic, non-judgmental approach, and I'm trained in multiple therapy methods, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jose Murguia

Jose Murguia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over two decades of experience in mental health care, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katelyn Greenspan

Katelyn Greenspan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that mental health and lasting change require a holistic approach including emotional, physical, psychological, and social well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Spencer MacDonald

Spencer MacDonald

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm Spencer, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in men's issues, teens, couples and families.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Funmi Igbinigie

Funmi Igbinigie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maisha Robinson

Maisha Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • California


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.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Young

Christina Young

Therapist

Virtual • Corte Madera, CA


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.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lorna Laidlaw

Lorna Laidlaw

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a provider I develop a relationship with my client and use the approach that works best for that client.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Larry Hicks

Larry Hicks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sonora, CA


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.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joncannon Eiden

Joncannon Eiden

Therapist

Virtual • Vista, CA


“My goal is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood, challenged when appropriate, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aritcela Vega

Aritcela Vega

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In our sessions, you won't find a "blank wall" therapist. You'll find a real person who listens with empathy, offers gentle nudges when needed, and celebrates your wins with you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abena Amankwa

Abena Amankwa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My work centers on helping people move through anxiety, depression, and addiction with compassion and practical tools tailored to who they are.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lisa Slover

Lisa Slover

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help clients cultivate a deep sense of peace, find lasting happiness, and feel empowered to confidently shape their lives and future.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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
There are over 29 therapists in La Jolla, CA accepting new patients.
29+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 100%Depression
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 90%Stress management
  • 90%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 72%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 55%Cigna
  • 55%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 86%English
  • 14%Spanish
  • 3%Korean
  • 3%Tagalog
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 55%Woman
  • 45%Man
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 17%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 7%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 34%Family therapy
  • 24%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy

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