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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in La Mesa, CA

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

La Mesa residents can connect with compassionate providers trained in substance use disorder treatment, recovery coaching, and relapse prevention within days. Headway accepts 70+ insurance plans nationally and offers free intake consultations to help you find the right fit for your recovery journey.

Terence Shigg

Terence Shigg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 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. Darryl Moore

Dr. Darryl Moore

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • La Mesa, 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
Eileen Castro

Eileen Castro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I also have experience supporting men through substance use and recovery, helping them work through challenges and build a more grounded and fulfilling life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Eric Frank

Eric Frank

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 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
Rachel Gasca

Rachel Gasca

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


I have a decade of experience treating adults and adolescents. I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to mental health care. My therapeutic approach is integrative, person-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness-based, and CBT-based. I am a bilingual Latina clinician with an emphasis on the BIPOC experience.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
William Holloway

William Holloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 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
Pamela Joy Abao

Pamela Joy Abao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach is personalized and collaborative. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in decisions about your psychiatric medications...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Nuri Ohn

Nuri Ohn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, depression, 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 • 6.7 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
Paula Kettula

Paula Kettula

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 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

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Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.2 mi away • San Diego, CA


My name is Joey Ritkes (he/him). I have been working as a mental health therapist for over five years. My practice has primarily been specialized in working with LGBTQ+ youth. However, I have worked with couples, families, emerging adults, and adults from all backgrounds. I am a client-centered therapist who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients to meet their goals.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia Villarreal

Claudia Villarreal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 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
Kelly Carll

Kelly Carll

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 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
Ashley Quiroz

Ashley Quiroz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 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 3 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
Carson Jaffrey

Carson Jaffrey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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
Amy Clark

Amy Clark

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 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
Micaela Cappa

Micaela Cappa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Her goal is that the client experiences a safe, non-judgmental place in the therapeutic relationship where they can work through their "stuff" in their own personal journey of healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Brian Lamoreux

Brian Lamoreux

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


Hi, I'm Brian! I'm a licensed counselor with a background in holistic medicine as well. I've worked with a variety of mental health concerns, with my primary specialty being treating trauma.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bradford Noble

Bradford Noble

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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
Jacob Sadan

Jacob Sadan

Therapist

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


“I bring genuine curiosity, directness, and yes, humor into sessions — because healing doesn't have to feel like homework.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jesus Velazquez

Jesus Velazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 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
Marissa Melhuse

Marissa Melhuse

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Juan Capistrano, CA


“My goal is to meet you exactly where you are, offering practical tools, fresh perspectives, and compassionate support to help ease the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Samuel

Emily Samuel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“Emily's therapeutic approach is a mixture of supportive therapy and motivational interviewing; she thoroughly evaluates your entire mental health in a way that makes you feel connected and supported, and provides you with positive energy, strength...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Toni Brinson White

Toni Brinson White

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe we all desire to be our best selves. At times, however, challenges and barriers feel like potholes and cliffs rather than detours.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sonja Love

Sonja Love

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with nearly a decade of experience working with adults navigating substance use, co-occurring mental health conditions, crisis, and life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Espitia

Elizabeth Espitia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to psychotherapy offers a person centered, safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment to work through difficult experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Rudolph

Kimberly Rudolph

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You deserve a space where you can show up with authenticity, exactly as you are - and feel supported in doing so.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chloe Kobus

Chloe Kobus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With a client-centered, collaborative style, I believe therapy works when you feel heard, and supported!”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sherry Gibbons

Sherry Gibbons

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe report is half the battle. As we establish a repport, I remain openminded and supportive yet I will challenge your thinking and ask hard questions as needed.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hilary Malloy

Hilary Malloy

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), working in private practice as a Psychotherapist. I live in Los Angeles, and work in-person or hybrid, with adults, teens, couples and the aging population. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, work stress/dissatisfaction, career goals, sleep disorders, substance use, trauma (ptsd/complex/acute), obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD/OCPD), attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD). In addition I deal with grief, isolation, and breaking creative blocks.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Juan Pauli

Juan Pauli

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Sybil Stafford

Dr. Sybil Stafford

Therapist

Virtual • Stockton, CA


“I've worked with at risk populations who seem to be misunderstood whether you're a victim of crime or a veteran coping with PTSD.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexiis Figueroa

Alexiis Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for growth and healing, and I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for clients.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noah Peter

Noah Peter

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“My practice has a nonjudgmental environment where your feelings and experiences are respected and validated.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ylan Hunt

Ylan Hunt

Therapist

Virtual • California


Sometimes you don’t need someone to simply ask, “And how does that make you feel?” You need a therapist who can listen, understand the bigger picture, help you connect the dots, and work with you on what to actually do next.

That’s the kind of space I strive to provide.

I work with adults who may look like they’re holding everything together while privately feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, angry, disconnected, grieving, or simply tired of carrying so much. Some of my clients come to therapy because of a specific crisis or life transition. Others arrive saying, “I don’t even know where to start—I just know something needs to change.” Both are perfectly valid places to begin.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Otis

Jennifer Otis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy with me is an active, collaborative partnership designed around your strengths rather than your struggles.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carilla Clements

Carilla Clements

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Sessions are a welcoming space where you can be honest, take a breath, and feel heard without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elaine Dern

Elaine Dern

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy offers an individual the power and insight to begin the process towards empowering one's life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roxy Mandisen

Roxy Mandisen

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome. I'm Roxy, dedicated to helping you find what you are looking for in therapy. My goal is to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can heal and grow.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving La Mesa, CA
There are over 2,707 therapists in La Mesa, CA accepting new patients.
2,707+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 83%Cigna
  • 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 65%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Igbo
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 31%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 26%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 16%Nurse Practitioner
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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