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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Clara, CA

Addiction recovery in Santa Clara starts with finding the right provider match from our diverse network. Whether addressing opioid use disorder, stimulant abuse, or gambling, Headway offers evidence-based modalities and flexible scheduling. Free consultations help you explore treatment options designed for your specific recovery goals and circumstances.

Emily Samuel

Emily Samuel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“Emily's therapeutic approach is a mixture of supportive therapy and motivational interviewing; she thoroughly evaluates your entire mental health in a way that makes you feel connected and supported, and provides you with positive energy, strength...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melani Danoukh

Melani Danoukh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach to care focuses on looking beyond symptoms to uncover the root causes of the struggles my clients face.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Leah Dean

Leah Dean

Therapist

Virtual • Lake Forest, CA


“I'm continually driven by the belief that everyone has the potential for positive growth and change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rhonda Sloan

Rhonda Sloan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, strength-based and rooted in the belief that you already carry the resources you need - sometimes we just need to uncover them together.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trisha Contarino

Trisha Contarino

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I individualize our work for you, often drawing on practical tools to help reframe the negative thinking patterns that so often fuel emotional distress.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Holly StJames

Holly StJames

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe that in order for therapy to be effective, the client has to participate in the process. I am not a magician. I don't have a magic wand. Changing old behaviors and patterns can be difficult and painful but i am willing to be there to support you on your journey to better health.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Marcelle Little

Marcelle Little

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate these challenges using body-oriented approaches and evidence-based techniques.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Stormeka Jones

Stormeka Jones

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am currently accepting clients. As a therapist and a woman of color, I know firsthand how heavy life’s obstacles can feel when you’re trying to move through the world and still chase your dreams. Maybe you feel disconnected from the people you love, stuck in self-doubt and second-guessing, or worn down by unexpected changes in your relationships. If any of that resonates, please know you don’t have to carry it all alone, and you’re in exactly the right place.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Torres

Jennifer Torres

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I am Jennifer Torres, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I have experience working with adults and older adults with severe mental health disorders in outpatient and in higher level of care. In addition I have also serviced individuals and couples in my private practice.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Amanda Khezra

Dr. Amanda Khezra

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“All progress is good progress and at the end of our session my hope is we took another step towards reaching your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 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
Tyhesha Ware

Tyhesha Ware

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My background includes caring for veterans, individuals with complex medical and psychiatric needs, and people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Young

Dr. Michael Young

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I am currently accepting new clients. Life can feel loud, confusing, or just plain heavy, and you do not have to sort through it alone. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, mood changes, personality-related struggles, and big emotions. Whether you are looking for support for your child or for yourself, our work can help you feel more understood, more steady, and better equipped for everyday life.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Marcaida

Anthony Marcaida

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Your first session is a comfortable, judgment-free assessment where we focus on you—your experiences, your goals, and what matters most right now.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tiffani Parks

Tiffani Parks

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in a harm reduction approach, meaning I meet clients where they are and believe progress looks different for everyone.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Funmi Igbinigie

Funmi Igbinigie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dean Wright

Dean Wright

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Henry Onyeaka

Henry Onyeaka

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“My style is calm, culturally sensitive, and direct. I strive to create a space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered in their care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Peres

John Peres

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I believe therapy should be both healing and practical—not simply a place to talk, but a place to gain insight, learn effective skills, and create lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Norma Garcia

Norma Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed clinician specializing in trauma recovery. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing emotional and difficult experiences. My goal is to provide a supportive space where clients can begin to heal.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Mojica

Elizabeth Mojica

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hello, I’m Elizabeth! I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in mental health. I provide care in both English and Spanish. I enjoy helping people better understand their mental health and find treatment that works for them.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Alia Harlan Kaneaiakala

Dr. Alia Harlan Kaneaiakala

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! I am an Attachment based therapist and I find it an honor to be on the journey to self discovery with my clients. Walking along side someone (figuratively) while they create a better understanding to their self and how to live this thing we call life is what motivates and drives me.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tengfei Li

Tengfei Li

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe psychotherapy is not just a way for you to learn how to cope and manage your struggles, but also a path to cultivate your potential and deepen the process of individuation.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Michael Nicholas

Michael Nicholas

Therapist

Virtual • Grand Terrace, CA


“My goal is to help clients strengthen resilience, re-author limiting narratives, and move toward greater emotional balance and connection in their personal and relational lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica Garibaldi

Dr. Jessica Garibaldi

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I utilize an integrative approach, incorporating evidence-based treatments; such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jamison Medcalf

Jamison Medcalf

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach incorporates motivation for change, self-compassion, psychoeducation, and cognitive techniques to help individuals understand themselves and foster hope.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amy Durst

Amy Durst

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a therapist, it is my goal that clients gain tools and understanding of the issues that made he or she seek therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ashley Martinez

Ashley Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 15 years experience working with culturally diverse backgrounds, people in the entertainment industry, and the LGBTQIA community in SF.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kelli Bouscher

Kelli Bouscher

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I genuinely enjoy people — their stories, their resilience, and the ways they grow when given the space to be fully seen.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Raul Lopez

Raul Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can openly discuss life's challenges and work toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mahsan Behnoud

Mahsan Behnoud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“Together we can identify mental/emotional blocks, reprocess past disturbing memories, and develop mental agility to experience the life you deserve to flourish in.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Perez

Cynthia Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is not to hand you a solution but to help you uncover the one that already fits you.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Piper

Michelle Piper

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a licensed psychotherapist and high-performance coach with more than 25 years of experience helping accomplished individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, major transitions, relationship strain, and professional pressure.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teri Strahan

Teri Strahan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate, grounded, and collaborative clinician who believes therapy should feel like a safe place to breathe, reflect, and grow.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Vishal Sanghavi

Vishal Sanghavi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“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 6 insurance carriers
Christopher Brown

Christopher Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“A trauma-informed therapist is a compassionate mental health professional who prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rashea Murphy

Rashea Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I've been working in mental health since I was in my twenties — over 20 years, most recently within LA County public service. I'm now building a private practice focused on adults who are actively choosing to be in therapy. I see clients via telehealth throughout California.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Burgin

Jennifer Burgin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to be different than other therapists and will go above and beyond to customize therapy just for you...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Santos

Nicole Santos

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I have over 15+ years experience as a nurse working in various departments, working hands on with patients, as well as leadership and management roles.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
M. Veronica Cardenas

M. Veronica Cardenas

Therapist

Virtual • Visalia, CA


I've been doing this work for 18 years, and the thing I hear most from new clients is some version of: "I wasn't sure therapy would work for me." I get it. Finding the right fit matters — and I think fit has a lot to do with feeling like your therapist actually understands where you're coming from. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish, and I bring a genuinely culturally informed perspective to the work. I see adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, family conflict, ADHD, identity questions, and relationship stress — across communities that are often underrepresented in mental health care. I'm direct when that's useful, patient when it's needed, and warm throughout.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Santa Clara, CA

Number of therapists serving Santa Clara, CA
There are over 2,739 therapists in Santa Clara, CA accepting new patients.
2,739+
Average years in practice
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9 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%Tagalog
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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