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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in San Mateo, CA


Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in San Mateo, CA
San Mateo residents seeking support for addiction recovery can connect with Headway providers specializing in relapse prevention, withdrawal management, and dual diagnosis treatment. Our platform accepts 70+ insurance plans nationally, helping you focus on recovery without worrying about costs while accessing evidence-based care.
Dr. Cristina LaFarre
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA
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 clinical psychologist. Throughout my career, I have gained invaluable leadership, clinical, and research experience across various VA healthcare systems, Stanford University School of Medicine, the National Center for PTSD, and both community-based and private practice settings. My professional background includes expertise in psychological evaluation and treatment for stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, career development, relationships, trauma, and recovery from injury.
I'm an open minded individual and welcome any topics in treatment
My passion is to help others find more joy and meaning in their lives. I work creatively and collaboratively with adults, teens, and children to explore the heart of the matter. I have experience working in the schools, with a team at a counseling clinic, and in private practice. I specialize with teenagers and their families and moving into couples work as well.
I have been a licensed MFT for 17 years and have worked in many settings including but not limited to: non-profit, community college, outpatient drug and alcohol treatment, group home and private practice. I got my Masters at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and I’d definitely describe my orientation as eclectic and I honestly taylor my work to each client.
Hi, and welcome! I am Joy Nnebe, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am thrilled you’re considering working with me.
I have 8 years of experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing, and I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, insomnia, trauma, and more, using approaches like CBT therapy and trauma-informed care. I aim to provide simple, non-judgmental, supportive, and personalized care to help you feel understood and empowered on your mental health journey.
If you're looking for an empathic, reliable therapist, I strive to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore current stressors, past experiences, relationship dynamics, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. I believe meaningful change begins with feeling heard, understood, and safe enough to be authentic.
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.
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in San Mateo, CA



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 85%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 83%Cigna
- 78%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 71%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 65%Blue Shield of California

- 97%English
- 12%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Igbo
- 1%Tagalog

- 91%Online only
- 9%In-person or online

- 69%Woman
- 31%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 41%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 17%Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

- 98%Individual therapy
- 43%Family therapy
- 29%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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