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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in San Luis Obispo, CA

Recovery from addiction takes personalized support, and San Luis Obispo providers on Headway specialize in treatment modalities including acceptance and commitment therapy, community reinforcement approaches, and medication management. Connect with experienced clinicians who understand withdrawal, detoxification, and the path toward meaningful sobriety with flexible virtual and in-person options.

Rashida Khan

Rashida Khan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive with kindness, compassion, and respect, and look forward to collaborating on treatment together to achieve motivation and progress.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Theresa Searles

Theresa Searles

Therapist

Virtual • Mount Shasta, CA


“My goal is to work with my clients to increase self-empowerment and learn new tools to overcome life challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeanette Perez

Jeanette Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want you to feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood. You don't have to make your story sound better, worse, or more put-together than it is.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gordana Marić

Gordana Marić

Therapist

Virtual • San Pedro, CA


“My approach is direct, relational, and grounded, with a focus on naming patterns clearly rather than avoiding discomfort.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lauren Marinero

Lauren Marinero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ontario, CA


“I bring a wealth of experience in various therapeutic approaches, adeptly integrating multiple strategies to enhance long-term therapy outcomes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Otis

Jennifer Otis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy with me is an active, collaborative partnership designed around your strengths rather than your struggles.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jonathan Goelz

Jonathan Goelz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jasmine Maniti

Jasmine Maniti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


“My approach to care grows from a deep belief in the healing power of authentic connection paired with thoughtful, evidence-based medication management.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Erick Figueroa

Erick Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • California


Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, disconnected, or searching for greater meaning and direction. I work with adults who want to understand themselves more deeply and move toward a life that feels more purposeful and aligned. People often find their way to me while navigating anxiety, depression, grief, major life transitions, or deeper questions about identity and purpose.

As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I offer sessions in both English and Spanish, and I'm committed to creating a space where you feel genuinely respected, understood, and at home.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Pena

Diana Pena

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“My passion for psychiatry stems from a deep belief that every person deserves to be truly seen and understood—not reduced to a diagnosis, but honored as a whole person with unique experiences, strengths, and aspirations.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My goal isn't to "fix" you—you're not broken. Instead, I'm here to help you understand your conditions, develop effective coping strategies, and build the fulfilling life you deserve.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • East Palo Alto, CA


“My work taught me that women's mental health—especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and hormonal transitions—requires specialized understanding and individualized care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Candice Jeffers

Candice Jeffers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I bring specialized expertise in OCD and PTSD/trauma treatment, along with comprehensive care for depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nicholas Perez

Nicholas Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where clients can feel heard and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jasmine Maniti

Jasmine Maniti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“With a Master of Science in Nursing from West Coast University and over six years of emergency and psychiatric nursing experience, I bring both clinical expertise and a deep understanding of mental health crises to my practice.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Claudia Ramirez

Claudia Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping people who may feel overlooked or invalidated to feel accepted, connected, and safe enough to heal from past wounds.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juan Plascencia

Juan Plascencia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Together, we'll identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthy coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, build resilience...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samuel Schulze

Samuel Schulze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is relationship-based, one that prioritizes creating a space of trust, safety, and collaboration.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Allegra Lucas

Allegra Lucas

Therapist

Virtual • California


Whether you're single and searching, recovering from a recent split, or at the precipice of big change in your relationship, I am here to help you move through those valuable transitions. If you are struggling with racing thoughts or repeating the same scenario over and over - you're not alone and I'm here to navigate it with you.

I have always been fiercely passionate about helping others to amplify their strengths and manifest the lives they find most fulfilling. Nothing moves me more than to be a guide and a witness to human transformation. As we go through life's inevitable transitions, occasionally we encounter roadblocks or detours that can either stop us in our tracks or provide us with vital life lessons filled with wisdom and empowerment.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Paul Fisher

Dr. Paul Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is direct, but it comes from a place of care and compassion. My calm demeanor helps clients feel at ease and promotes trust.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Adrina Garcia

Adrina Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


If you’re a woman or mother trying to hold it all together through the messy, beautiful realities of life’s changes, you’ve found a safe place to land. I specialize in supporting women and moms through maternal mental health and the big transitions that can leave you feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself. Whatever you’re carrying right now, you don’t have to carry it alone.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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
Jennifer Griffith

Jennifer Griffith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, direct, collaborative, creative, and appropriately funny. You won't need to mask, perform, or spend half the session convincing me that your experience is real.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Helen Ntung

Helen Ntung

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I work with individuals who want clarity, stability, and a plan that makes sense for their real life, not just something that works on paper.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Hsiu-Lan Cheng

Dr. Hsiu-Lan Cheng

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I provide strength-based and collaborative therapy to guide you through your thoughts and emotions towards healing and personal/relational empowerment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Hannah Bernstein

Hannah Bernstein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I'm warm, direct, and a little bit stubborn about hope. I'll listen closely and I'll tell you the truth as I see it.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
David Grayson

David Grayson

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi You can call me Dave I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist I've been practicing for eleven years I do not prescribe medication My specialization is in individual therapy, group therapy, And marriage Family therapy

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

Christine Featherstone

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is integrative in nature, which blends traditional psychiatric care with science-backed interventions that are patient-centered, supportive, and healing-oriented.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Mahastee Mehdizadeh

Mahastee Mehdizadeh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I empower individuals to overcome fears, negativity, addiction, and self-sabotaging behaviors. My approach combines psychotherapy, coaching, hypnotherapy, NLP, and spiritual guidance.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
David Rockman

David Rockman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With over a decade of clinical experience—and three years conducting sleep research at NASA Ames—I bring both compassion and scientific insight into the therapy room.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Jonathan Stiansen

Jonathan Stiansen

Therapist

Virtual • California


I received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and have been practicing psychotherapy in a variety of settings including foster care, public health clinics, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinics, group homes, HIV clinics, primary care clinics and private practice for the past 20 years.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacey Mackaman

Stacey Mackaman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Redondo Beach, CA


“My approach is collaborative and depth-oriented. I believe real change happens when clients feel genuinely seen.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
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
Rhea Arias

Rhea Arias

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Encino, CA


“Clients often describe my style as warm, clear, and empowering. I work especially well with adults and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent communities.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Derrick Harding

Derrick Harding

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, client-centered, and grounded in cultural humility and social justice.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heidi Schlig

Heidi Schlig

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal with every client I encounter is to allow them to believe that they are not alone in their journey and can walk through with someone along their side.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kristine Mbamalu

Kristine Mbamalu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Clients will walk away knowing they have the ability to reach their highest potential and accomplish all their goals!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joncannon Eiden

Joncannon Eiden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Dominic Valdes

Dominic Valdes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gay men, and offer a space that is culturally attuned and grounded in understanding the nuances of identity, intimacy, and relational dynamics.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Cory Sullivan

Cory Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping people find their new normal after trauma, traumatic injuries, and chronic illnesses.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in San Luis Obispo, CA

Number of therapists serving San Luis Obispo, CA
There are over 2,737 therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA accepting new patients.
2,737+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 82%Cigna
  • 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 66%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Igbo
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 31%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 15%Nurse Practitioner
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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