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

Santa Maria residents can find personalized addiction treatment through Headway's 2,761 providers trained in 12-step facilitation, SMART Recovery, and motivational enhancement therapy. Free consultations available, with appointments often scheduled within days and covered by most major insurance plans.

Dr. Natalie Itkin

Dr. Natalie Itkin

Psychologist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I blend structured approaches like CBT with insight-oriented and relational work, because no two paths to healing look the same.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachana Homagain

Rachana Homagain

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I bring my 15+ years of experience in emergency and behavioral health, my empathy, and my lived experience to my patients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lauren Compton

Lauren Compton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer unconditional positive feedback, support, and guidance while helping my clients nurture their inner voice...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Alexandra Pullen

Alexandra Pullen

Therapist

Virtual • California


My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported. I believe mental wellness is an essential part of overall health, and that healing begins by moving from survival to thriving through nervous system regulation, processing past experiences, and strengthening the mind-body connection. Meaningful change and healing happens within a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and collaboration. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, performance anxiety, work-related stress... or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, we'll work together to build insight, process difficult experiences when appropriate, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Travis Brown

Travis Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach centers on a strong therapeutic relationship — a space where you feel heard, respected, and involved in every decision about your treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Martha Gleason

Dr. Martha Gleason

Psychologist

Virtual • Pacific Grove, CA


I'm not here to just listen while you talk — I'm here to work with you. I show up warm, engaged, and genuinely invested in your growth. I'll ask thoughtful questions, offer honest feedback, and, when the moment feels right, gently challenge the beliefs or behaviors that may be keeping you stuck. You'll always feel heard and respected here, never judged.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jean-Claire Peltier

Jean-Claire Peltier

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adults and young adults who are, by most measures, doing fine - but privately feel like they're running on fumes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alexandra Portnoy

Alexandra Portnoy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She worked closely with probation-based youth, DCFS, and foster youth for over 11 years, gaining invaluable experience in addressing complex mental health and substance use issues.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jeff Danese

Jeff Danese

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Jeffrey W. Danese, MS, MA, LMHC, LPCC, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State and California, currently based in Sacramento. I bring over 15 years of clinical experience across private practice, inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, and college counseling, along with a an academic background teaching psychology, religious studies, and the history of science in higher education from UCSB, FSU, and 10 years at SJSU to various community colleges in the Puget Sound region and in North Florida and cross-cultural experiences such as living in Taiwan, Zambia, Germany and traveling around the world; I studied Spanish, German, and Chinese language, world history and religions, psychology, evolutionary psychology and the cognitive science of religion; was raised Catholic but ordained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand; and continue to meditate, explore and read broadly. One of my favorite quotes is by the Roman writer, Terence: "I am human and there is nothing human foreign to me." (or, Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto. -- Publius Terentius Afer, 165 BCE)

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care
Challenging, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marsha McDonald

Marsha McDonald

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that effective mental health care should be a partnership, and I work with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan that supports their mental and emotional well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Calista Anderson

Calista Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • California


Maybe you’re newly sober, or not sure you want to be. Maybe you lost someone and the world kept moving when yours didn’t. Or maybe you’re trying to hold yourself together while everything feels like it’s falling apart. If that resonates with you, you’re in the right place. I've spent the better part of a decade working with individuals, couples, and families in the fields of addiction and grief; in both substance abuse treatment settings and solo as an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist. I’ve also worked in hospice and I’m experienced in working with people with complex trauma and mental health challenges.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mohammad Shahisaman

Mohammad Shahisaman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Change happens below the level of language, which is why understanding a pattern so rarely dissolves it...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Louise Polzel

Louise Polzel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe one of the most important aspects of therapy is working with someone who truly understands—someone who has been there and can genuinely relate.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Brian Wise

Dr. Brian Wise

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, I also specialize in supporting people around intimacy, sexuality, and relationships with genuine openness and care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Bruce Rays

Dr. Bruce Rays

Psychologist

Virtual • Carlsbad, CA


“With 32- years of very broad experience I can relate and assist you in raising your awareness and level of functioning.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Fulford

Jacqueline Fulford

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is compassionate and collaborative. I believe that you are the expert on your own life...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julie Amoruso

Julie Amoruso

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Elk Grove, CA


“I offer medication management with supportive counseling for mental health care issues by virtual appointment and in-person appointments.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Susie Gamboa

Susie Gamboa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the inherent goodness and capacity for growth within each individual. My role is to create a non-judgmental, deeply empathetic, and safe space where you can feel secure enough to share your deepest trauma, secrets, or vulnerabilities...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie James

Stephanie James

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to helping people feel like themselves again. I provide compassionate, evidence based care for anxiety and depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions.My goal is to create a judgement free space where patients feel heard and receive personalized treatment that fits their lives

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Roxy Mandisen

Roxy Mandisen

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome. I'm Roxy, dedicated to helping you find what you are looking for in therapy. My goal is to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can heal and grow.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lydia Stevens

Lydia Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process—one where we gently explore both your past and present to better understand how your experiences have shaped you.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Abbie Porter

Abbie Porter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take an individualistic, collaborative approach to treatment. I will work with each individual to identify their goals for coming to treatment and base my strategy off of that.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brittany Anvari

Brittany Anvari

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe healing begins with meaningful connection. My work with cancer patients and their families has deeply shaped my understanding of pain, loss, resilience, and the complexities that relationships face during times of crisis. I support adults of all ages in navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, and relationship concerns, offering both compassionate guidance and practical, effective tools for growth and healing.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Haven

Kelly Haven

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work in the belief that we each have everything we need to achieve a fulfilled and successful life already present within us; sometimes we just need a little help accessing it.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Taylor Alderson

Taylor Alderson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create an empathic space for self-reflection and acceptance resulting in transformed relationship to self and others.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Eileen Lopez

Eileen Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“As a Latina clinician, I bring a deep appreciation for the ways culture, family, and community shape our experiences and our relationship with mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Monica Benitez

Monica Benitez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe healing begins with connection, and my goal is to build a collaborative relationship where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns and empowered to move toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 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 8 insurance carriers
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
Eleanor Raymond

Eleanor Raymond

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi I'm Eleanor! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and New Mexico. I am passionate about empowering people to build self-trust and self-acceptance. Most of my clients come to therapy because they want to make a change or cope with a change that they did not choose.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrew Mcnab

Andrew Mcnab

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use motivational interviewing, components of CBT, solution focused therapy, and a Rogerian engagement style of communication/understanding.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Arlette Large

Arlette Large

Therapist

Virtual • Eureka, CA


“I know healing isn't linear—everyone's path looks different—and my goal is to meet you exactly where you are with empathy and practical guidance.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rashida Khan

Rashida Khan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive with kindness, compassion, and respect, and look forward to collaborating on treatment together to achieve motivation and progress.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lani Espinas

Lani Espinas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will hold you accountable, challenge you, and give you homework since I don't believe 45 mins a week is sufficient to rectify lifelong patterns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Christina Pechan

Christina Pechan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I integrate evidence-based practices with a warm, relational style, so sessions feel like a safe space you look forward to joining.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ladan Abdollahi

Ladan Abdollahi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy employing various modalities, such as cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, person-centered, and solution-focused, to name a few.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maija Slisco

Maija Slisco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring both professional training and a lifetime of personal experience to my work, which helps me approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and attunement.”
Substance use / addiction, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jeanne Serra

Jeanne Serra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use my empathic style to connect to the suffering of my clients and help them move through this to a place of healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Linda Snouffer

Linda Snouffer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I empower people to decrease their negative thinking and build new insights into their own natural strengths and creating awarenesses to triggers that may keep them from being their best selves.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Carrington Singmaster

Carrington Singmaster

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a solution-oriented therapist, which means I believe meaningful transformation arises from both willingness and intentional action.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving Santa Maria, CA
There are over 2,770 therapists in Santa Maria, CA accepting new patients.
2,770+
Average years in practice
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10 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
  • 78%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 66%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 69%Woman
  • 30%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
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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