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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.
“I am passionate about creating a supportive environment where people can show up authentically, feel understood, and develop a deeper connection with themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about instilling hope in my clients, I am compassionate and empathetic, and I am goal oriented...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My biggest accomplishment in my work is the ability to be a safe landing place for my clients, while still providing direct, authentic, and honest care--sprinkled with some humor.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and transparent. I aim to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I use a client-centered, holistic approach tailored to your unique needs because one size never fits all.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My work centers on helping people move through anxiety, depression, and addiction with compassion and practical tools tailored to who they are.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 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
“I am open and seek to understand what someone is looking for in a therapist and how I can best help.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
My goal is to help you overcome the challenges you are facing in a safe and comfortable environment to help you improve your quality of life. My passion is helping those with substance use disorders, including alcohol and opioid use disorder, safely detox from the substances and work towards a meaningful and long-lasting recovery. With a decade of experience serving a wide range of patients I am a dual-certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is practical, collaborative, and insight-driven, helping you break down complex patterns and build actionable strategies for everyday life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Client can expect a nonjudgmental, positive energized, Holistic, individualized treatments that is base on evidence practice.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Clients often describe my approach as equal parts structured and approachable: a professional who can speak the language of complex psychiatric care while still making the process feel human, grounded, and tailored to each individual's unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am a warm and encouraging "person-centered" therapist and believe that a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and positive regard is essential to our work together.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Using a solution-oriented, 12-step based approach, I specialize in unique, intervention-based programs tailored to your family's specific needs and budget.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I use approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help you better understand yourself and build tools that actually work in real life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I see them as experts in their experiences, and I am honored to be a part of a mutual exploration of their preferred selves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 14 insurance carriers
“Christal takes a humanistic perspective and is client-centered to cater to and support each individual's needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I have provided outpatient therapy to individuals and couples, and have specialized in working with LGBTQ+ people, people with trauma and/or traumatic grief, and medical professionals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“With a warm and empathetic demeanor, Kasey Rissman is committed to supporting her clients on their journey towards self-discovery and emotional well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
My name is Angela and I have over a decade of experience in working with families and individuals in a therapeutic setting. I am fluent in Spanish and have a diverse background. I take a client-centered, humanistic approach to treatment. I am fluent in CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and have a specialty in family dynamics.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Vanessa is a client-centered, strength-based therapist who will meet you where you are, listen with empathy, and provide you with support and unconditional positive regard.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly questioning whether you’re “good enough,” even after working so hard to get where you are? Maybe you overthink every decision, and say yes when you want to say no. If you’re navigating imposter syndrome, people-pleasing patterns, or the pressure of balancing cultural expectations with your own identity, I hear you. As a second-generation AAPI woman, I understand the unique pressures that come with navigating cultural identities, family expectations, and the feeling of being “in between” worlds.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With over 20+ years of experience in the field, I've helped individuals and couples work through the challenges of anxiety, depression, grief and uncertainty...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“She believes in listening to patients in a non-judgmental, respectful, compassionate and empathetic atmosphere as the first step to a therapeutic alliance for overcoming personal obstacles for a more fulfilling quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to empower you to reach your fullest potential by helping you resolve issues and become the person you want to be.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My hope is clients leave with some better ability to exhale than when they started and to find a sense of relief that they met someone who has hope for their future.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I love working with those who have difficulties around feeling overwhelmed by life's uncertainty and want to seek their true strength and purpose.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am empathetic and supportive. I am client-based and solution focused. While I tend to be direct in my engagement, your involvement is always greatly encouraged.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“When given new opportunities and education that can improve clients lives, people will respond and change in ways that make sense to them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“You will take away a variety of insights and skills that will allow you to reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of the symptoms or struggles you have sought therapy for.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I like to laugh in session and also can appreciate a good cry. Collaborating in sessions is important to me and I encourage you to simply come as you are.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Therapy is meant to meet the client where they are. None of us are built the same, and for that reason, therapeutic approaches are most effective when treatment is individualized.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Come as you are. My goal as a therapist is to assist you going from surviving to thriving, to enhance your individual well-being & to live your most authentic and integrated life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal for our work in individual or relationship therapy is to empower you to not only feel joy and pleasure on your sunny days, but also guide you to learn how to dance in the rain.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a warm, compassionate therapist who believes therapy should feel like a safe place to be yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I prioritize establishing safety and security in working with my clients so that the therapy environment is one that allows for exploring and overcoming.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I use Somatic Experiencing—a gentle yet effective approach for trauma and PTSD—helping the body and mind find balance and relief.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD) with extensive experience working in residential treatment, sober living, and private practice settings since 2010. My career began as an intern in an eating disorder residential program, later expanding into adolescent dual-diagnosis treatment. Alongside completing my doctorate in clinical psychology, I launched my private practice, where I continue to work with clients through Telehealth. Currently, I also work in a sober living facility, supporting adults facing addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a safe place. I create a non-judgmental environment where patients feel they can unwrap their feelings and really dive into what they are experiencing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in San Mateo, CA
Number of therapists serving San Mateo, CA
2,807+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 82%Cigna
- 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 66%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 12%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Tagalog
- 1%Igbo
How they see their clients
- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 69%Woman
- 30%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 42%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 16%Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 42%Family therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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