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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.
“I 'am a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and Primary Care...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“After more than 12 years of clinical experience, I believe that mental health care, done well, can change the entire trajectory of a person's life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“In your first therapy session, you can expect a welcoming, low-pressure environment focused on introductory questions and building rapport.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is direct, calm, and collaborative. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships while helping clients address challenges in meaning, practical, and compassionate ways.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is built on the unwavering belief that you already possess the innate strength and resilience needed to heal; my role is simply to provide the warm, open-minded partnership that empowers you to tap into it.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I have a strong background in working with adults with chronic mental illness and substance misuse challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in a safe, judgment-free space.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Dr. Lautenbacher focuses on compassionately building rapport and adapting to your unique needs and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“As a relational psychodynamic therapist, I focus on building a genuine connection with you so we can explore what's getting in the way...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
“I believe therapy can unravel harmful repetitive thought processes and behaviors. Your painful experiences do not have to define you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I know healing isn't linear—everyone's path looks different—and my goal is to meet you exactly where you are with empathy and practical guidance.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe the patient is the expert in their own lives and I am here to support their journey of self-discovery, growth, and the development of new skills through the therapeutic alliance we develop and the use of clinical interventions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach, tailoring our work to your unique needs, goals, and experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I use EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-responsive interventions in a direct and grounded way to facilitate meaningful, sustainable change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My philosophy is "make it functional." Together, we identify what is interrupting your day or creating dysfunction, and take realistic, step-by-step approaches to improve your ability to manage and move through daily life more effectively.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care in a respectful, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I'm a licensed clinical social worker who brings both clinical depth and real-world perspective into therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment to help you explore difficult parts of your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I support people navigating trauma, disabilities, neurodiversity, sexuality and gender non-conforming and all-around life stressors in a relaxed, nonjudgmental space.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling truly heard, and I create space for your voice, your experience, and your truth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I meet each client exactly where they are in their healing journey, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My treatment methodology builds on each individual's strengths. I see treatment as a collaborative endeavor that requires empathy, transparency, and client-centered goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about listening to YOUR story and providing specific personalized psychiatric treatments with both natural and evidence based pharmacologic options.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I specialize in cognitive therapy, particularly cognitive-behavioral approaches for depression and anxiety.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring two decades of clinical experience into every session, and I believe that depth shows up in how I listen...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is friendly and goal-oriented. I value my clients' experiences with their families, culture, religion, and spiritual history.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“She prioritizes building a solid therapeutic relationship with her patients based on trust, empathy, and respect.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“She is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who treats patients struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, PTSD, and schizoaffective disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I'm especially drawn to working with adults and adolescents who've been rushed or unheard in the past with their medication, and those who feel like something bigger is being missed.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 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
As your Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I want you to know that I am here for you every step of the way. You can trust that I am fully committed to your well-being and dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care.
Something positive, warm, and uplifting about me as your PMHNP is that I genuinely believe in your strength and resilience. I see your potential for growth and healing, even during the toughest of times. Together, we'll navigate through the challenges.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to move toward the life they want.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I'm trained in multiple modalities including Psychodynamic, Attachment Theories, Mindfulness, Humanistic, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and personalized. I believe in working closely with my clients to understand their goals and create treatment plans that support lasting emotional wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I have over 15+ years experience as a nurse working in various departments, working hands on with patients, as well as leadership and management roles.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I seek to provide a thoughtful and reflective setting where clients develop greater understanding of their problems and limitations through honest exploration of themselves, and to bolster strengths/foster growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 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 4 insurance carriers
“Rena tailors her therapeutic approach to the individual's needs, personality, and cultural background.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“In our first session, you can expect a relaxed, conversational space where you don't need to have everything perfectly figured out.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to stabilize you first, then explore underlying patterns and deeper themes that may be driving your symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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