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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Los Gatos, CA


Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Los Gatos, CA
Los Gatos residents struggling with addiction can access recovery-focused care through Headway's platform, featuring providers trained in relapse prevention, withdrawal management, and dual diagnosis treatment. With 25M+ therapy sessions completed on Headway nationally, our community-reinforcement and motivational enhancement approaches support sustainable recovery.
Please note that although I enjoy working with couples, I will no longer be able to offer couples therapy due to insurance reimbursement issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC II) with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life and the concerns that arise. I specialize in addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health challenges. I bring a deep commitment to meeting people where they are in their process. In my practice, I offer a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. I believe meaningful change happens when we honor each person’s lived experience and work together toward self-identified goals at a pace that feels safe and manageable. I meet clients where they are, whether they are just beginning to explore change or looking to deepen their healing and personal growth.
My therapy style is compassionate and supportive. Clients find me engaging, warm and friendly. I've been a licensed psychotherapist since 1987 and I have experience with a variety of clients from differing age groups, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. During my career I've helped clients with relationship challenges, the expression and management of emotion, and improving their quality of life.
I'm an open minded individual and welcome any topics in treatment
I have been a licensed MFT for 17 years and have worked in many settings including but not limited to: non-profit, community college, outpatient drug and alcohol treatment, group home and private practice. I got my Masters at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and I’d definitely describe my orientation as eclectic and I honestly taylor my work to each client.
Anxiety and perfectionism have turned your mind into a battleground. Your inner critic nitpicks every interaction, leaving you exhausted by thoughts of “Damnit, why can’t I just be better!” Painful memories get louder, no matter how hard you try to ignore them. Daily invalidations of your Latina, queer, or immigrant identity sting, and you feel isolated as you keep your suffering to yourself. You’ve tried everything: doom scrolling, drinking, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling hopeless and weighed down.
Pamela Hughes received her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology and her Masters Degree
in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, California.
Pamela has worked with individuals, couples and families improving their relationships
using the Collaborative Communication Skills as an Instructor. Pamela specializes in Addictions, ADHD, Family Systems and Hoarding.
I’m passionate about helping those who need help mentally and emotionally
Hi, and welcome! I am Joy Nnebe, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am thrilled you’re considering working with me.
I have 8 years of experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing, and I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, insomnia, trauma, and more, using approaches like CBT therapy and trauma-informed care. I aim to provide simple, non-judgmental, supportive, and personalized care to help you feel understood and empowered on your mental health journey.
Whatever you are struggling with, you don't have to work through it on your own. The answers are within reach and therapy can provide a meaningful way to heal and connect.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing online telehealth and outdoor therapy, including Walk and Talk therapy. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and a certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist.
I support adults and adolescents navigating:
• Complex, single-incident, and developmental trauma
• Anxiety, depression, stress management, and work-life balance
• Grief, loss, and life transitions
• Domestic violence and women’s issues
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Los Gatos, CA



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 85%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 83%Cigna
- 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 66%Blue Shield of California

- 97%English
- 12%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Tagalog
- 1%Igbo

- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online

- 69%Woman
- 30%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 42%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 16%Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

- 99%Individual therapy
- 42%Family therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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