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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.
“I provide a holistic approach to therapy and find that working with the whole person allows for a richer therapeutic experience...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I am deeply committed to supporting individuals in reconnecting with themselves, healing, and growing in meaningful ways.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“In my 10+ years of being a therapist, I've learned that unhealed developmental trauma is (almost always) the source of eating disorders, substance use issues, anxiety or depression.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and insight-oriented, balancing deep emotional work with practical tools for change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal for every client is to improve their mood and overall health by providing compassionate mental and medical health care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I use an empathic and empowering approach, blending insights from sports psychology, traditional therapy, and financial wellness practices.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I bring an easygoing approach that fosters trust and understanding, ensuring you feel heard and supported throughout the process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My work is rooted in the idea that the goal isn't to eliminate difficult thoughts and feelings — it's to stop letting them run the show.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, OCD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My mission is to walk alongside you on your therapeutic journey—supporting your growth toward a deeper spiritual connection, self-actualization, acceptance, and empowerment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, where clients can build awareness and identify strategies to have a better quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe healing begins by truly meeting you where you are. My first priority is building a genuine, trusting connection...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“When you leave a session with me, my ultimate goal is for you to feel accomplished, genuinely heard, and deeply supported every step of the way.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach with my clients is open and honest communication while offering a non-judgmental approach.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented, and I work with each client to build on their strengths while creating meaningful, lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I work with adults and young adults who are, by most measures, doing fine - but privately feel like they're running on fumes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“It is my goal to demystify the process for you and give you an understanding of what works and how you can accomplish your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“With more than ten years of experience in hospital-based clinical care, I've learned just how resilient people truly are—even in their most challenging moments.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I love working with those recovering from years of dieting, disordered eating, food obsession, internalized weight stigma and body hatred.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style is solution-oriented, creative, and refreshingly direct. I believe in cutting through the noise to help you identify what truly matters...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hello!
My name is Aldemar. I have 30 years of experience in the field of mental health, in various capacities. I have a degree in Psychology from Sonoma State University and a Master's degree from Sacramento State University. I specialize in trauma work, Anxiety, Couples therapy, and substance use issues.
I am glad you are here. I commend you for having taken the difficult step to ask for support! I do know that it can feel overwhelming to start therapy, yet here you are; congratulations!
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I enjoy providing a warm, supportive environment for people to feel safe challenging themselves to grow and learn about themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I have been practicing therapy for over 15 years. I graduated from San Diego State in 2005 and have helped people work through problems ranging from anxiety and depression, to relationship and health problems. I have worked in residential and intensive outpatient programs but for the past 5 years I have been providing therapy through Telehealth. Mostly I have found people to be astounding in their strength and resiliency and have greatly enjoyed being part of their growth process.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I integrate somatic practices, mindfulness, and spiritual perspectives to help clients understand how past experiences and intergenerational patterns may be influencing their present lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I specialize in providing treatment to individuals who are experiencing difficulties with feelings of anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, trauma and/or life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I help people see their problems in a different light and support them as they make their desired changes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“After more than 10 years in mental health and addiction work, I've come to see that what looks like a diagnosis is really a coping skill in disguise...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Orange County, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse/addiction, and trauma.
My communication style is calm, accommodating, and reassuring. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.
I decided to become a therapist because I have always wanted to help people. Whether it was as an epidemiologist working with the physically ill, mentoring high school students in relational and life decisions, or being a loyal friend, I have always naturally been drawn to helping people through difficult times. Now, as a therapist, I get to enjoy seeing people realize their full potential, heal from their pain, and identify and begin working toward a new future of hope for themselves.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Being stuck in patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior are overwhelmingly socially mediated — and although the means to moving forward are mostly in our own hands — the method to getting unstuck is best constructed in relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I still love what I do and I love bringing that to other folks seeking greater self understanding and diminishing internal pain.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and real. Therapy with me isn't about judgment or fixing you—because you're not broken.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I'm easy-going, empathetic, and look at things a little differently outside the box to find new paths to fulfillment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe, it is not 'what' we are facing but how we are 'relating' that makes the difference in our life outcomes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is grounded in a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solutions-Focused Therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I bring a warm, empathetic, and often humorous style to therapy, and I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership rather than a hierarchy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I come from a diverse background that wasn't ideal, but it has motivated me to help others through similar struggles.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and personalized. I believe in working closely with my clients to understand their goals and create treatment plans that support lasting emotional wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“With over eight years of mental health experience, I have been helping people of all ages and mental health conditions get back to feeling like themselves again.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I bring a warm, engaged presence to my work and focus on building a genuine, collaborative relationship with each client.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in San Luis Obispo, CA
Number of therapists serving San Luis Obispo, CA
2,737+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 82%Cigna
- 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 66%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 12%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Igbo
- 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
- 88%Online only
- 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 68%Woman
- 31%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 42%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 15%Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 42%Family therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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