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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.

Arthur Belmont

Arthur Belmont

Therapist

Virtual • California


“By learning to identify and challenge negative thoughts, you can improve your emotional well-being and behaviors.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Patricia Meyer

Patricia Meyer

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“In my practice, I bring both clinical rigor and genuine warmth — creating a space where clients feel truly heard and supported as we work toward meaningful change together.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wayne Klee

Wayne Klee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should help you better understand yourself and create meaningful change, not simply provide a place to talk.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sarah Martin

Sarah Martin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Culture, identity, and belonging matter a lot to me in this work, not as an afterthought but as part of understanding who you are and where you come from.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Q Vafai

Q Vafai

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe everyone has a purpose in their life but some people need a little light to help them see what it is.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrew Daly

Andrew Daly

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I collaborate with people to create a supportive process where they can be present with their thoughts and feelings, reconnect to their wisdom, and find the answers that are right for them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lisa Plumb

Lisa Plumb

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’ve been in practice for 17 years, and I bring warmth, honesty, and a little humor to my work with clients. I’m trained in trauma and attachment work, and I help clients make sense of how past experiences can show up in their emotions and relationships today. You can expect me to listen closely, care deeply, and gently point out patterns that may be keeping you stuck. We’ll work together to find practical ways to help you feel more grounded, connected, and confident in yourself.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Chidinma Nwankwo

Chidinma Nwankwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“She prioritizes building a solid therapeutic relationship with her patients based on trust, empathy, and respect.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sophia Kubes

Sophia Kubes

Therapist

Virtual • California


If you’re struggling with your relationship with food, your body, or feeling stuck in cycles of restriction, bingeing, or guilt, you are not alone—and you don’t have to face it by yourself. In my private practice, I specialize in working with individuals navigating eating disorders and disordered eating.

I provide compassionate, individualized therapy for adolescents and adults experiencing anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, chronic dieting, and body image concerns. In addition to eating disorder treatment, I work with children, teens, and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, substance use, and challenges related to identity and the LGBTQIA+ community. I am committed to creating an affirming, inclusive space where clients of all backgrounds feel seen, respected, & supported.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Hebdon-Seljestad

Jennifer Hebdon-Seljestad

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a compassionate, judgment-free space where you can explore your thoughts, process difficult emotions, and safely step into your authentic self.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Hemphill

Jennifer Hemphill

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who values creating a space where you feel seen, safe, and supported. I bring both professional training and lived experience into the room, which helps me connect with clients on a genuine level. My background includes working with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I’m especially passionate about supporting clients who have felt misunderstood or silenced, and I aim to meet you with compassion, curiosity, and respect as we work together.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Wanda Quezada

Dr. Wanda Quezada

Therapist

Virtual • California


Provides services from holistic and spiritual lens in addition to a cognitive behavioral approach.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Megan Williamson

Megan Williamson

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi,

I’m Megan , an LMFT , licensed in California. I am an easy going , kind and compassionate psychotherapist who provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to process life’s challenges and grow in self awareness . I empower clients to find their peace and restore balance.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Robert Loman

Dr. Robert Loman

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“Dr. Loman offers personalized psychiatric care and individualized therapy. Appointments include an integrative holistic approach, therapy, and management of medications if needed.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephanie Torres

Stephanie Torres

Therapist

Virtual • Los Alamitos, CA


“Healing is more than managing symptoms, it's about restoring balance between your mind, body, and soul.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chloe Licon

Chloe Licon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is active, focused, and insight-driven, with an emphasis on helping you experience meaningful progress from the start.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Mark Acuna

Mark Acuna

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Mark is engaging and thoughtful in his treatment methodology; employing a client-centered therapy approach, which highlights the strengths of his clients in order to facilitate a smoother therapeutic healing process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Baleska Alfaro

Baleska Alfaro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elsie Iwegbu

Elsie Iwegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I offer a supportive and judgment-free space to help you manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, and mood disorders. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based care that’s tailored to your needs. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered within the family. Let’s walk this journey together, one step at a time.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Boyer

Rachel Boyer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Her style is compassionate, grounded, and direct, creating a space where clients feel supported while also encouraged to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicko Jaeger

Dr. Nicko Jaeger

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hello,

I am Dr. Jaeger and I welcome you to my practice. I look forward to sitting with you, hearing your story, and developing a plan to help you with your concerns and needs.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Scott Elizondo

Scott Elizondo

Therapist

Virtual • San Marcos, CA


“My laid back and relaxed style creates a space where Clients feel safe in sharing and processing difficult feelings and emotions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Manton Hurd

Manton Hurd

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oakland, CA


“In working together I want to understand where you have been, where you are now, and where you hope to be.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“She has extensive experience in psychiatric mental health both in pediatric, teenagers and geriatric population and effective management of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Substance abuse, OCD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Schizophrenia and Mood...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Consuelo Gomez

Consuelo Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe everyone deserves a space where they can feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Corey Hoffman

Corey Hoffman

Therapist

Virtual • Atascadero, CA


I am a compassionate and client centered therapist who works with individuals facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. My approach is collaborative and strength based, focusing on helping clients develop insight, coping skills, and confidence to create positive change. I have experience working with concerns such as substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I believe treatment should be practical, respectful, and tailored to each individual's goals. My goal is to provide a supportive environment where clients feel empowered to take steps toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Faith Ogala

Faith Ogala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Faith is empathetic, knowledgeable, and patient. She takes the time to listen to her patients, so they feel heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Metin Cayiroglu

Dr. Metin Cayiroglu

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“I believe in showing appreciation and respect for your emotional pain, rather than simply categorizing it as an "illness."”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Schempf

John Schempf

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've focused on providing care to individuals/couples/families experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, crises, substance abuse and anger management.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hua Zhong

Hua Zhong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Mescal Wasilewski

Mescal Wasilewski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've worked in the field of addiction and mental health for over 20 years, helping to treat clients with a range of diagnosis and difficulties.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Loy

Patricia Loy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach each client with warmth and curiosity. I offer compassion, empathy, and unconditional positive regard to each individual I see.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shalom Spencer

Shalom Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of experience in the mental health field. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Hunter School of Social Work and have lived and practiced in California for over three decades. My professional background includes extensive work with older adults, individuals experiencing homelessness, and adults living with severe and persistent mental illness. I am known for my patient, compassionate, and attentive approach, and I strive to be fully engaged and present with every client I serve. My goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized support that helps clients feel understood and empowered in their therapeutic journey.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patricia Cunningham

Patricia Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a holistic approach that address mind, body and soul. We are more than the roles we play and sometimes our core self is struggling to break free.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jeff Widenhofer

Jeff Widenhofer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you already have what it takes to heal. My job is not to fix you but to help you find the path that makes sense for you...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Fabian Escobedo

Fabian Escobedo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


“I have trainings in trauma-focused therapies and can hold space even for the most sensitive and personal experiences people have lived.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Justin Lutz

Dr. Justin Lutz

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I approach my work with warmth, compassion and empathy to build a safe environment where clients can feel secure...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Pamela Naumes

Pamela Naumes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am known for a no-nonsense, to-the-heart-of-the-matter approach. This simply means I tend to be direct and have a long-practiced ability to get to the heart of a problem quickly.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elnora Phu

Elnora Phu

Therapist

Virtual • California


Do you ever feel like you’re constantly questioning whether you’re “good enough,” even after working so hard to get where you are? Maybe you overthink every decision, and say yes when you want to say no. If you’re navigating imposter syndrome, people-pleasing patterns, or the pressure of balancing cultural expectations with your own identity, I hear you. As a second-generation AAPI woman, I understand the unique pressures that come with navigating cultural identities, family expectations, and the feeling of being “in between” worlds.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jill Goodwin

Dr. Jill Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often tell me our sessions feel like a conversation with a trusted friend, while also recognizing the meaningful growth and insight that emerge along the way.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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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