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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.
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 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I combine thoughtful medication management with practical strategies you can use in everyday life, with the goal of helping you feel more steady, clear, and in control again.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“With the help of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, through a trauma-informed lens and humanistic-integrative approach, I assist individuals in identifying tools and skills that can enhance their quality of daily living.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hi! My greatest passion is working with individuals who wish to free themselves from trauma patterns, negative self-image, dopamine-seeking patterns, and depression. I'm certified in hypnotherapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, and EMDR, and use a client-centered, trauma-informed approach.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a trauma expert with experience in a wide variety of populations including LGBTQ, African-American, Latino, Indigenous, and Asian peoples.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My practice has a nonjudgmental environment where your feelings and experiences are respected and validated.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“The Rogerian approach allows me to get to know my client, identifying acute issues and crisis manage while building rapport through active listening.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I'm an empathetic listener who believes in fully understanding my client in order to customize effective strategies individually.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I will listen intently and ask questions to learn more about you so I can determine what type of care is most appropriate.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am warm, welcoming, and direct in my approach with clients. I include mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, and acceptance in my work with clients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I work from the belief that healing occurs when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered, especially those navigating complex or high-acuity mental health concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“For nine years, I have treated clients with depression, anxiety, relational issues, anger issues, sex and substance addictions, PTSD, and chronic mental health diagnoses to make lasting positive changes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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
“I specialize in treating ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression with a focus on individualized medication management and holistic well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe mental health care should feel like a conversation with a trusted friend, not a clinical transaction.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you move out of survival mode and into a place where you feel more grounded, more clear, and more like yourself again.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in the places where addiction, worry, and self-doubt overlap—territory where "just trying harder" usually doesn't work.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I 'am a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and Primary Care...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“After more than 12 years of clinical experience, I believe that mental health care, done well, can change the entire trajectory of a person's life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in a safe, judgment-free space.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy can unravel harmful repetitive thought processes and behaviors. Your painful experiences do not have to define you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-responsive interventions in a direct and grounded way to facilitate meaningful, sustainable change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment to help you explore difficult parts of your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I support people navigating trauma, disabilities, neurodiversity, sexuality and gender non-conforming and all-around life stressors in a relaxed, nonjudgmental space.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am passionate about listening to YOUR story and providing specific personalized psychiatric treatments with both natural and evidence based pharmacologic options.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach is friendly and goal-oriented. I value my clients' experiences with their families, culture, religion, and spiritual history.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. M., here to help. For over 25 yrs, I've enjoyed collaborating with folks, building skills to live their best lives; clearing paths for growth. I offer trauma-informed talk therapy, mindfulness training, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy tailored specifically to your needs/goals. I invite you on a journey to your true self. It is my pleasure to be your guide. To learn more about my background, treatment approaches, and fee schedule, please visit my website www.drjennifermiller.com or on Psychology Today.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned to your unique story. Together, we create a safe, non-judgmental space where healing, clarity, and growth become possible.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I specialize in complex presentations because mental health exists within your entire life experience, relationships, cultural background, and personal history.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe that mental health care should be collaborative. I take the time to understand your concerns in depth, explain treatment options clearly, and work with you to create a plan that aligns with your goals and values.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“With over 15 years of experience in mental health care—including my time at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital—I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to every session.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“During the first session, clients be invited into a welcoming environment centered on safety and trust.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hi! My name is Terri Carsley and I have been practicing as a Marriage and Family therapist for the last 16 years. I am a transplant from the East Coast, but have lived in Los Angeles for over 30 years. I have a background in treating addiction and trauma. I am an advanced level somatic practitioner, using both my talk therapy and trauma therapy to help individuals, couples and families achieve healthy communication and heal emotional wounds.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My treatment approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, EMDR and DBT, as well as depth and insight-oriented techniques from my training in psychodynamic practice.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I firmly believes in the power of science and human connection to bring about transformation and change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to cultivate a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where patients feel supported, informed, and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am a holistic provider and try to help my patients see the bigger picture and improve their mental health, not only with medication management but with using a naturopathic approach as well.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I approach each client with an open mind and with the idea that I can help them through challenging and difficult situations with ease and kindness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I work with adults and older adults navigating some of the harder things life puts in front of us: depression, anxiety, substance use, anger, and trauma, and the ways these often show up together.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I come with an existentialist approach to the therapeutic room which means I am trying to help my clients find meaning in the change they seek.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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