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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Laguna Niguel, CA

Addiction support in Laguna Niguel connects you with 2,712 licensed providers trained in evidence-based approaches like Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and harm reduction strategies. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and flexible scheduling to support your recovery journey.

Jamie Plaxco

Jamie Plaxco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Gold River, CA


“I listen to your experiences, validate your struggles, and develop treatment approaches that feel achievable.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jennifer Eastman

Jennifer Eastman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“Our first appointment is never rushed, and you’ll have my full attention. ... You’ll never feel pushed to share more than you’re ready for, and silence is always welcome.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shawna Cobabe

Shawna Cobabe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I challenge clients in a loving and compassionate way. Essentially, you will get out of therapy what you are willing to put in, and I will help you along the way.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sean Kennedy

Sean Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there, my name is Sean and I work with clients who struggle with negative self-talk and other anxiety disorders. I also work with traumatic issues such as survivors of physical and emotional abuse.

I bring with me 10+ years of clinical experience in cognitive behavioral, narrative, and talk therapies working with clients who struggle with negative self talk and other anxiety disorders.

I know in this post pandemic world it can be extremely stressful filled with anxiety and dread. It is always a good idea to have a friendly listening ear to help alleviate your feelings.

I also work with traumatic issues such as survivors of physical and emotional abuse. I work with childhood trauma as well using the psychodynamic approach.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lisa LaGuardia Fischer

Lisa LaGuardia Fischer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My warm and friendly approach provides a safe space for you to explore your deepest emotions and uncover the truth of your soul.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Clyde Blair

Clyde Blair

Therapist

Virtual • Ventura, CA


“As a licensed Therapist I've helped people find positive solutions to their problems, issues, and challenges for over 25 years.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Selina Matthews

Dr. Selina Matthews

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe that when we heal the deeper patterns and wounds of the past, new possibilities emerge, and your future begins to evolve in a beautiful new way.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelly Keene

Shelly Keene

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert of your own experience, and my role is to help you feel safe enough to explore it, supported enough to challenge what isn't working, and empowered enough to build what you want next.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Estelle Collins

Estelle Collins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have worked with Veterans, children as young as 4 years old, those that have been diagnosed with cancer and those dealing with postpartum and parenthood, to name a few areas.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 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
Yamileth Rivas

Yamileth Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am impassioned about accompanying others on their journey toward mental health and wellness. I focus on meeting clients where they are and transmitting my care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Seth Fenton

Seth Fenton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer both therapy and practical, skills-based support. Using approaches like CBT, DBT, and crisis intervention...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amanda Cheyenne Weston

Amanda Cheyenne Weston

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Amanda Cheyenne believes that self actualization comes from committed compassion to our present felt experience paired with responsible (and often playful) action.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Hua Zhong

Hua Zhong

Therapist

Virtual • San Jose, CA


“As a bilingual therapist offering services in both English and Mandarin Chinese, I am passionate about making therapy accessible and culturally responsive for diverse communities.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Fairy Shaw

Fairy Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that meaningful healing begins in a space where clients feel emotionally safe, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Monica Slone

Monica Slone

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that genuine emotional growth flourishes when we blend clinical expertise with a deeply authentic human connection.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Julia Moore

Julia Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


I actively participate in helping you get to where you want to go, and I offer insight when clients have a desire and readiness to hear it. I have worked in the mental health field for over ten years as well, so I have heard it all! My office is a no judgement zone first and foremost. I am a sex therapist and look forward to helping you overcome sexual shame and trauma so that you can have all the intimacy and closeness you desire.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Stacey Soares

Stacey Soares

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strongly lean towards empowering clients to gain a sense of control over their lives again and to strengthen their self-worth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christian Noel Evangelista

Christian Noel Evangelista

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to be fully present with my patients by listening closely and truly empathizing with their concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kyle Windham

Kyle Windham

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is rooted in the belief that true healing requires both robust, research-backed tools and a deeply authentic human bond.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cecelia Lipscomb-Hammond

Dr. Cecelia Lipscomb-Hammond

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, supported, and actively involved in their care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nadia Seray-wurie

Nadia Seray-wurie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


Welcome! Taking the step to prioritize your mental health is powerful, and I’m honored to welcome you to our practice.

I’m Nadia Seray-Wurie, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner devoted to delivering compassionate, top-tier psychiatric and medical care to individuals and families across our communities. We bring flexible, high-quality care directly to you—offering both in-person appointments and seamless telepsychiatry services. Together, we’ll build a personalized approach to your health so you can thrive.You don’t have to do this alone—we're here to walk alongside you on your journey to wellness.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexander Sanchez

Alexander Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help you identify unhelpful thought patterns while building greater awareness and self-compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Gleason

Matthew Gleason

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have worked with a variety of clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds. My primary focus has been on individual therapy but enjoy working with couples and families as well. I bring empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness to all of my therapy sessions.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Audrea Nicholson

Audrea Nicholson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in supporting youth, people of color, and the LGBTQIA+ community through life's challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maria Giron-Cerna

Maria Giron-Cerna

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients move from surviving their circumstances to understanding them and, over time, to finding more room to breathe.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lindsay Fisher

Lindsay Fisher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • El Segundo, CA


“Hi, I am Lindsay Fisher. As your Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring specialized expertise in complex psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Anthony Morice

Anthony Morice

Psychologist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I take an integrative and client-centered approach to therapy. My style blends contemporary evidence-based approaches along with psychodynamic and psychoanalytic perspectives...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Ava Saheli

Ava Saheli

Therapist

Virtual • California


A core priority in my work is helping clients reclaim the power of their voice. Therapy is most meaningful as a collaborative process where you are not only heard, but truly attempted to be known. As an Iranian American therapist, I understand the richness and complexity of holding multiple cultural identities. I especially enjoy supporting Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), as well working with teenagers and adults navigating identity formation, relationships, and the often tender process of growing into themselves. There’s room here for deep healing, honest conversations, and the occasional ‘okay, but why is my brain doing THAT?’

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karishma Bendale

Karishma Bendale

Therapist

Virtual • California


I completed my Master's in Counseling Psychology at The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. I have over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field varying from community youth work, psychiatric inpatient nursing, and counseling. I became licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist in April 2023, accruing over 4 years of experience providing psychotherapy to clients in the LGBTQ and immigrant communities navigating mood, identity, and relationships.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheida Shavalian

Sheida Shavalian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a bilingual therapist (English and Farsi), I am especially attuned to how culture, identity, and intergenerational experiences shape our inner lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Meridian Brady

Meridian Brady

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a warm, friendly, curious, and interactive energy to our sessions. I am here to listen and also to ask questions as well as point out blind spots.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jack Senese IV

Dr. Jack Senese IV

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, OCD, eating disorders, identity, and body image.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Chinwe Chukwumerije

Chinwe Chukwumerije

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Jose, CA


“I am also a Black, Nigerian-American clinician who speaks Igbo fluently, and I bring both lived experience and clinical training to working with clients from African and African diaspora backgrounds.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kaleena Johnson

Kaleena Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that everyone deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and accepted without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eve Nadel

Eve Nadel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have dedicated my career to helping clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kim Multani

Kim Multani

Therapist

Virtual • California


Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, especially when you’ve been trying to manage everything on your own. I work with adults and adolescents who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or simply unsure of what to do next. You may be navigating depression, trauma, relationship or family challenges, grief, stress, or a difficult transition in your life. Whatever brings you in, you don’t have to have it all figured out. I’m warm, approachable, and genuinely interested in understanding your experience, not judging it. I want therapy to be a place where you can exhale, be yourself, and feel like you don’t have to carry everything alone.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Matthew Paden

Matthew Paden

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Matthew is also an end-of-life doula and a Certified HeartMath® trainer, integrating mindfulness, emotional regulation, and compassionate presence into his work.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jillian Barna

Jillian Barna

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion and respect, helping you rediscover hope, build resilience, and create meaningful progress.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda Benvenuto

Amanda Benvenuto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


“My goal is for you to feel heard, confident in your care, and supported as we work toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of Laguna Niguel, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Laguna Niguel, CA
There are over 21 therapists in Laguna Niguel, CA accepting new patients.
21+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 95%Relationship issues
  • 95%Depression
  • 81%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 90%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 71%Cigna
  • 57%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 19%Spanish
  • 14%Farsi
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 67%Woman
  • 33%Man
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 24%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 19%Clinical Psychologist
  • 10%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 29%Child or adolescent therapy

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