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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Northridge, CA

Northridge residents struggling with substance use can access compassionate addiction support through Headway's network of 2,810 licensed providers. Our therapists specialize in evidence-based approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies to support recovery and sobriety. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with many providers offering free consultations and flexible scheduling to fit your needs.

Andrew Iskandar

Andrew Iskandar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that positive change comes from better understanding the internal processes that hold us back from being the people we want to be...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Goggin

Elizabeth Goggin

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have extensive training in internal family systems (IFS), psychodynamic/relational models, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I am currently working toward specialization in reproductive mental health and love to work with individuals anywhere along the reproductive lifecycle.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Rhinesmith

Danielle Rhinesmith

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! My name is Danielle, and I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 10 years. Too often, we can become overwhelmed by the pressures of life, and that is where therapy can help. It may be time to prioritize your own mental health, and coming here is an important first step. I’m proud of you for taking it.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, relationship challenges, PTSD, stress, grief and loss, ADHD, anger, substance use, and major life transitions. My focus in treatment is helping you feel supported while we better understand what you are carrying and what you hope will change. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, or your family, I look forward to meeting you and helping you move toward healing and growth.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fiel Gamad

Fiel Gamad

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Modesto, CA


“I have years of experience serving patients with mental health illnesses i.e anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance/alcohol abuse, sleep disorder, etc.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kevin Weiland

Kevin Weiland

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is mindful, somatic, and relational. I help you slow down, notice what's happening in your body and emotions, and understand the deeper patterns shaping your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 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
Robert Aguilar

Robert Aguilar

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there, my name is Robert and I'm a bilingual marriage and family therapist with over 40+ years specializing in depression, anxiety and relationship issues. Let's schedule a consultation to see if we're a good fit!

I've also been a Registered Nurse for 15 years and my experience and training covers chronic medical and psychiatric conditions and its impact on the individual and family.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Megan Ward

Megan Ward

Therapist

Virtual • California


Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship stress, or family boundaries? I support adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, postpartum concerns, trauma, PTSD, grief, substance use, and relationship challenges. I especially support daughters of narcissistic mothers and people navigating estrangement or no contact. I welcome all races, genders, identities, LGBTQIA+ clients, and neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD or ADD. As a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience, I offer warmth, empathy, and respect for how identity and life shapes what you carry.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shelly Calhoun

Shelly Calhoun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Torrance, CA


“I combine medication management with proven therapeutic techniques to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical strategies for lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tandrea Thysell

Tandrea Thysell

Therapist

Virtual • Stockton, CA


Hi, I'm Tandrea Thysell, a California-based Marriage & Family Therapist. I've been providing therapy for most of my life (I think I was born to do this!), but professionally for more than 10 years.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ingrid Lacey

Ingrid Lacey

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! I am so glad you're here.

I invite you to dance with these words as I share a bit more about myself! I am a licensed professional counselor, board-certified dance movement therapist, certified movement specialist & educator, certified professional clinical supervisor, and a certified Chi for Two® Embodiment Coach.

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I completed my MA in Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling from Columbia College Chicago, after teaching dance, working with at-risk youth and performing professionally in England and the Republic of Ireland for several years. I have a passion for music, poetry and gardening, cooking, languages and travel. I am in awe of how richly culture enlivens our energetic dances.

I maintain a private psychotherapy practice, provide clinical supervision, and serve as an educator and public speaker. I am an active member of the American Dance Therapy Association Southern Chapter, and the Atlanta dance community.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Linda Hopkins

Dr. Linda Hopkins

Psychologist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


“My approach is calm and client centered. I focus on understanding each unique experience while creating a space where you will feel heard, respected and feel empowered to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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
Dr. Shirin Tabib

Dr. Shirin Tabib

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I am direct, engaged, and highly attuned. I will notice patterns, ask meaningful questions, and guide you toward clarity.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hermin Youssefian

Hermin Youssefian

Therapist

Virtual • Palm Desert, CA


“I am truly passionate and dedicated to helping couples, adults and family grow and heal from their pain and live happy, enjoyable lives with their loved ones.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Deena Duncan

Deena Duncan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when you can show up as yourself and feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Morgan Brizendine

Morgan Brizendine

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in addiction, trauma, and attachment issues, using EMDR, IFS, CBT, and trauma-informed care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Katelyn Franza

Katelyn Franza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a partnership, where we work together to identify your goals, navigate challenges, and create meaningful change in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maxwell Rappoport

Maxwell Rappoport

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“He achieves this by utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach combined with mindfulness, strength-based, and goal-oriented interventions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Tanya Carrell

Tanya Carrell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I also have extensive experience in working with adults who are survivors of domestic violence (DV), intimate partner violence (IPT), and those who are suffering from symptoms of PTSD.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Dana Kahn

Dr. Dana Kahn

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Corte Madera, CA


“I am an active participant in the treatment and I believe that a therapeutic relationship must be based on trust and mutual respect.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia (Patsy) Shealy, Ph.D, Lmft

Patricia (Patsy) Shealy, Ph.D, Lmft

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that establishing a safe and trusting environment, a safe space to do your work is most important.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephanie Schilling

Dr. Stephanie Schilling

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is direct and grounded. I'm comfortable sitting with intensity and won't shy away from the hard parts of your story, and we always move at your pace.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Trish Williams-Forde

Trish Williams-Forde

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe you already carry the resilience and strengths you need, and my role is to help you use them to become the best version of yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cameron Virjee

Cameron Virjee

Therapist

Virtual • Petaluma, CA


“I focus on listening, asking thoughtful questions, and paying attention to what's actually going on in their world.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Ericka Hofmeyer

Dr. Ericka Hofmeyer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am practical and patient, I look for empowerment and ways to grow resiliency, joy, and meaning in our lived experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jeanine Neher

Jeanine Neher

Therapist

Virtual • Chico, CA


“I provide a direct, solutions-focused space where you can address challenges and move toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Gonzalez

Jennifer Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


“I specialize in the treatment of trauma, OCD, and relationship challenges, using evidence-based, results-driven methods.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheryl Diane Snow

Sheryl Diane Snow

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a warm, caring, and intuitive therapist who creates a safe space for clients to feel heard and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Hardt

Rebecca Hardt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I wholeheartedly believe it's my role as a therapist to assist you in realizing, cultivating, and accessing the internal and external resources that you already possess.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sarah Dickinson

Sarah Dickinson

Therapist

Virtual • California


My passion is for helping others get unstuck and flourish! The focus of my practice is geared toward helping you develop affirming responses and positive interpretations of what has happened in your life. I will help you have agency and integrity in the midst of a life transition or challenge that has you feeling stuck or out of ways to help yourself.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Wendy Vazquez

Wendy Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to provde you with a warm and caring environment where you can feel supported and comfortable sharing the things that are important to you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Navvab Tadjvar

Dr. Navvab Tadjvar

Psychologist

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“My background in psychology and philosophy shapes how I approach therapy, not just as a way to relieve symptoms, but as a process of exploring deeper patterns, uncovering meaning, and creating lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Warm
Thomas Echlin

Thomas Echlin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will meet you wherever you are and respect whatever you feel and believe - and we will work together to help you see when and how you can take control of those feelings.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Heather Cresswell

Dr. Heather Cresswell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a supportive, collaborative space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Molly Lyda

Molly Lyda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Brian Wai

Dr. Brian Wai

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I strive to provide a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences authentically.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Zita Benjamin

Dr. Zita Benjamin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm and patient-centered, focusing on both symptoms and the underlying factors that affect emotional well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Makenzie Gilliam

Makenzie Gilliam

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through empathy and honesty, I strive to make each session a safe space where my clients have the opportunity to feel heard and to cultivate hope.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Suzanne Dittus-Blitz

Suzanne Dittus-Blitz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is a steady blend of nurturing support and clear direction—so you feel both understood and guided toward real change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Northridge, CA
There are over 42 therapists in Northridge, CA accepting new patients.
42+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 90%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 88%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 69%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 55%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 55%Providence Health Plan
  • 50%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 10%Armenian
  • 5%Russian
  • 5%Spanish
  • 2%Arabic
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 60%Woman
  • 38%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 62%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 14%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Nurse Practitioner
  • 10%Clinical Psychologist
  • 2%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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