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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA
Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco residents struggling with substance use, alcohol, or behavioral addiction can find compassionate providers specializing in recovery strategies including harm reduction, relapse prevention, and 12-step facilitation. Headway offers flexible scheduling with free consultations available.
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.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Sonoma County with six years of clinical experience working with young people and families. I've worked across a range of settings including intensive residential treatment, county behavioral health, and outpatient care, and I bring that breadth of experience into my private practice. I specialize in working with preteens, teens, young adults, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, identity, family conflict, and life transitions. I also work with couples on a private pay basis.
I'm an open minded individual and welcome any topics in treatment
I'm a therapist offering in-person sessions in the Thousand Oaks area of Southern California, and telehealth to folks throughout California. I decided to become a therapist after many years of working in corporate America, and I have a Master's in Clinical Psychology and LMFT license.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California with 27 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I offer tele-health only sessions from the comfort of your home, making care accessible no matter where you are in California. I accept Anthem and Magellan insurance. My practice is intentionally small — I keep a limited caseload so every client receives my full attention and care. I am warm, experienced, and deeply committed to showing up for the people I work with.
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of San Francisco, CA
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 100%Stress management
- 100%Depression
- 96%Anxiety
- 96%Relationship issues
- 96%Aetna
- 58%Providence Health Plan
- 54%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 46%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 35%Cigna
- 100%English
- 8%Russian
- 8%Spanish
- 4%French
- 4%Hebrew
- 92%In-person or online
- 8%In-person only
- 73%Woman
- 23%Man
- 4%Non-binary
- 65%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 19%Clinical Psychologist
- 12%Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 100%Individual therapy
- 35%Couples therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 23%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right addiction counselor for you
Headway makes it easier to find support for overcoming addiction — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an Addiction Therapist in San Francisco
Finding addiction therapists in San Francisco starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, drug use, substance use concerns, and behavioral patterns related to gambling, sex, or internet use. Many therapists list approaches such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, harm reduction, or coordination with medication-assisted treatment when a prescriber is part of your care team. As you compare therapists, look for training and listed specialties that match what you want to work on.
San Francisco has many therapists across neighborhoods like the Mission, SoMa, the Richmond, and the Castro, which can make it harder to narrow your options. Consider whether an office location fits your commute, whether virtual appointments work better with your schedule, and whether the therapist is accepting new patients. Recovery can move in different directions over time, so it can help to read bios for signs of a nonjudgmental approach, experience with harm reduction frameworks, and a communication style that feels clear to you.
Therapy in San Francisco can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for addiction therapists who match your location, preferences, schedule, and insurance plan. You can review therapist bios, see estimated costs after entering your insurance details, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:
* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
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