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

Addiction recovery support in Santa Cruz connects you with 2,785 licensed providers experienced in substance use disorder treatment, recovery strategies, and relapse prevention. Access talk therapy and medication management through flexible virtual or in-person sessions, with many clients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance.

Christine Featherstone

Christine Featherstone

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Fidelis Azeke

Dr. Fidelis Azeke

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


Dr. Fidelis Azeke is a University of the Pacific, Sacramento graduate and a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who specializes in treating patients of all ages. He has 13 years of nursing experience, and over 6 years of specialization in the practice of psychiatry, overseeing the care of patients - infants, children, adults, through the lifespan. Dr. Azeke is a licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in California, Utah, Washington State and New York State.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kimberly G. Galindo

Kimberly G. Galindo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lizbeth Benavides

Lizbeth Benavides

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and resilience, regardless of where they are in their journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Leslie Agnew-Watson

Leslie Agnew-Watson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive—I honor the identities, histories, and values that shape who you are...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shaoqing(Cindy) Tang

Shaoqing(Cindy) Tang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Encino, CA


“I strive to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges and embrace positive change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Anne Winfrey

Dr. Anne Winfrey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, patient-centered, and evidence-based care. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and supported. Together, we develop personalized treatment plans focused on your goals, well-being, and long-term mental health.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Howard Cohen

Howard Cohen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Aaron Ruiz Zuniga

Aaron Ruiz Zuniga

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have extensive history working with individuals experiencing psychotic symptoms and crisis situations.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Calista Ezeokoye

Calista Ezeokoye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Dr. Calista is both a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maureen Riley

Maureen Riley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person has the capacity to heal and grow, even when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eli Elias

Eli Elias

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m passionate about helping others recognize their strengths and step into their full potential. Whether through collaboration, mentorship, or encouragement, I aim to create spaces where people feel valued, capable, and inspired to act.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gordana Brabson

Dr. Gordana Brabson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a holistic, flexible, and evidence-based approach. This ensures that I can develop a framework that is broad enough to provide consistency across client's various issues, yet adaptable enough to meet client's specific needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katherine Ulanday

Katherine Ulanday

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My approach integrates EMDR, CBT, DBT, and somatic-based interventions to help clients build insight, emotional regulation, and long-term stability in a supportive and nonjudgmental space.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ashley Rafal

Ashley Rafal

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe, collaborative space where growth is possible and progress is meaningful.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
David Grayson

David Grayson

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi You can call me Dave I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist I've been practicing for eleven years I do not prescribe medication My specialization is in individual therapy, group therapy, And marriage Family therapy

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stacey Eldridge

Stacey Eldridge

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For more than 15 years, I've worked specifically with adults in the second half of life — people navigating the real, unglamorous weight of caregiving, health changes, retirement, grief, and all the identity shifts that come with major life...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Helen Anyiam

Helen Anyiam

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“We look forward to working together with you and the family to achieve your goals of symptom remission, better functioning, and improved wellbeing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Diane Smith

Diane Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I combine clinical depth with warm, authentic connection to help my clients track complex patterns in their relationships, identities, and everyday lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Neydi Tovar

Neydi Tovar

Therapist

Virtual • California


Asking for help can feel harder when you've spent most of your life being the one who holds things together. I'm Neydi, a bilingual English and Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I work with individuals and families navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, and substance use. These challenges rarely arrive alone and almost always connect back to our relationships, our families, and the communities we come from. Clients often describe me as warm, direct, and genuinely invested.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Sudeta

Gloria Sudeta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Ontario, CA


“I am dual board-certified family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Johnny Jimenez

Johnny Jimenez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I provide efficient, evidence-based care focused on helping you feel better as quickly and safely as possible.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Paul Fisher

Dr. Paul Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is direct, but it comes from a place of care and compassion. My calm demeanor helps clients feel at ease and promotes trust.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Georgina Nunez

Dr. Georgina Nunez

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, my name is Georgina Nuñez,,I was born in Amsterdam. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist and a Complex PTSD therapist.

Some of the issues I treat include: Adult Children of Alcoholics, Adult survivors of Child abuse and Neglect, including Sexual Abuse and Rape, Codependents, Veterans, Traumatized individuals, people with Addiction issues, Hypersensitive folks, and Cult survivors, or suffering from extreme religious parents.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Salami

Kate Salami

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide an inclusive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space that welcomes people of all genders, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candice Richardson

Candice Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters a space of healing, love, acceptance, and warmth through collaborative work.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kayla Scripture

Kayla Scripture

Therapist

Virtual • California


Healthy relationships don't happen by accident—they're built through understanding, communication, and the willingness to grow. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling disconnected from your partner, navigating relationship conflict, or facing intimacy concerns, you don't have to work through it alone.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree from Pepperdine University, and I specialize in helping adults and couples create healthier relationships with themselves and the people they love. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental while also being practical and goal-oriented. I believe lasting change happens when clients feel genuinely understood while also being challenged to grow.

Together we'll identify the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, strengthen communication, develop practical coping skills, and build deeper emotional and relational connection. Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or questions surrounding intimacy, my goal is to help you leave therapy feeling more confident, connected, and equipped to create meaningful change.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Manton Hurd

Manton Hurd

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oakland, CA


“In working together I want to understand where you have been, where you are now, and where you hope to be.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristin Allen

Kristin Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My therapeutic orientation is eclectic, largely influenced by psychodynamic and humanistic theories.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrew Finley

Andrew Finley

Therapist

Virtual • Pacific Grove, CA


“I emphasize the quest for purpose with my clients and make a commitment to each and every one to assist them in that journey.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Yamileth Rivas

Yamileth Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am impassioned about accompanying others on their journey toward mental health and wellness. I focus on meeting clients where they are and transmitting my care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ebie Okonkwo-Anwasi PhD

Ebie Okonkwo-Anwasi PhD

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I am goal-oriented, and together, we will map out a plan tailored to get you the best result possible.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 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
Sarah Dickinson

Sarah Dickinson

Therapist

Virtual • California


My passion is for helping others get unstuck and flourish! The focus of my practice is geared toward helping you develop affirming responses and positive interpretations of what has happened in your life. I will help you have agency and integrity in the midst of a life transition or challenge that has you feeling stuck or out of ways to help yourself.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I regard mental health challenges not as personal failings, but as profoundly human experiences that deserve skilled, compassionate attention.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jeff J Garcia

Jeff J Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space in both English and Spanish where you can feel truly heard and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Moen

Jennifer Moen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntington Beach, CA


“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 4 insurance carriers
Jasmine Maniti

Jasmine Maniti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“With a Master of Science in Nursing from West Coast University and over six years of emergency and psychiatric nursing experience, I bring both clinical expertise and a deep understanding of mental health crises to my practice.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alex Honigman

Alex Honigman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want clients I work with to feel empowered, grounded and have a greater understanding of themselves and the healthy pathways that lead to a meaningful life aligned to their value set.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gurmit Deol

Gurmit Deol

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving Santa Cruz, CA
There are over 2,737 therapists in Santa Cruz, CA accepting new patients.
2,737+
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%Mandarin
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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