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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in California

Whether navigating opioid use disorder, stimulant abuse, or behavioral addictions, Headway's California network offers compassionate, solution-oriented providers trained in relapse prevention and dual diagnosis treatment. Sessions are flexible and covered by insurance, helping you focus on recovery without worrying about costs.

Jaleesa Banks

Jaleesa Banks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is passionate about providing compassionate, supportive, and individualized mental health care. I work with adolescents and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma-related concerns, or life stressors.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Faith Ogala

Faith Ogala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Faith is empathetic, knowledgeable, and patient. She takes the time to listen to her patients, so they feel heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Carneiro

Stephanie Carneiro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use strength-based, trauma-informed and client-centered methodologies. My style is rooted in respect and cultural competence.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brenda Way

Brenda Way

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Castaic, CA


“My first priority is to create a safe enough space for you to talk to me without fear of being judged.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Baron

Veronica Baron

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that meaningful therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on connection and emotional safety.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oakland, CA


“My mission is to help people to be more themselves by challenging their limitations and empower them.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Baltazar Pulido

Baltazar Pulido

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe therapy should feel like a collaboration, an honest, safe space where you don’t have to have everything figured out before you walk in the door. My goal is to help you find clarity, strength, and connection in the places that matter most: within yourself and in your relationships.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Wallace

Jessica Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support and guide you throughout your healing journey.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Ericka Hofmeyer

Dr. Ericka Hofmeyer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am practical and patient, I look for empowerment and ways to grow resiliency, joy, and meaning in our lived experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Elena Gharibian

Elena Gharibian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the process because I live it. I know that healing is possible when we are met with understanding, when we reconnect with our inner selves, and when we learn to hold our own stories with compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jane Paul

Jane Paul

Therapist

Virtual • California


You will discover how to get things done at school, socially, at work, or at home. I can help you know what to do when you are procrastinating. We can work together to help you figure out how to face something that you are avoiding. By working together, we will go on a journey to help you feel better. I have decades of experience working with teens, young adults, and parents, especially with academic concerns.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carson Cozad

Carson Cozad

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer an affirming role in my client's lives highlighting each individual's areas of resilience and strength.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Denise Maupin

Denise Maupin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I come from a diverse background that wasn't ideal, but it has motivated me to help others through similar struggles.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jesse Tatum

Jesse Tatum

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Luis Obispo, CA


“I believe the connection we build together is where true healing happens—a collaborative process driven entirely by your needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Robin Daughenbaugh

Robin Daughenbaugh

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome, I'm glad you're here. I’m Robin Daughenbaugh, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of social work experience in both public and private sectors. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with adults from all walks of life, helping them navigate the challenges that life can bring.

I specialize in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, childhood trauma, homelessness, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. If you're facing challenges that feel difficult to manage on your own, I'm here to help you navigate them with support and care.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vehanoush Ghookasian

Vehanoush Ghookasian

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm here to support you every step of the way! This is a non-judgmental space to collaborate, learn to trust, and heal in relationships. Together, we can navigate through the jumble in your mind, explore past traumas, and understand their current impact on your life. I integrate CBT, DBT, and somatic therapy to help you find peace.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jerry Dampier

Jerry Dampier

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborate process. This is done by with building a partnership with the client where discussion, listening, and problem solving...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brenna Dumerton

Brenna Dumerton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Santa Ana, CA


“I'm committed to delivering holistic care, not only managing symptoms but also improving quality of life and overall well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Robert Loman

Dr. Robert Loman

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“Dr. Loman offers personalized psychiatric care and individualized therapy. Appointments include an integrative holistic approach, therapy, and management of medications if needed.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Judith Rojas

Judith Rojas

Therapist

Virtual • California


Change is a constant in life but navigating it can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone. I provide a safe, supportive space to help you gain clarity, insight, and a stronger sense of self.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cristina Pajarillaga

Cristina Pajarillaga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is holistic and solution-focused, addressing not only symptoms but also the underlying factors affecting overall well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michael Chavez

Michael Chavez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Before I became a therapist, I went through my own challenges — unhoused, unemployed, and struggling with substance use.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gonzalo Gonzalez

Gonzalo Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Barbara, CA


“As a marriage and family therapist with over 8 years of experience, I have dedicated my practice to the treatment of the most severe mental illnesses and substance use disorders in acute care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Diana Garcia

Diana Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of social work experience and 5 years of experience as a psychotherapist. My experience ranges from treating children ages 5 and older to treating geriatric individuals aged 70+. I am a bilingual, Latina therapist and I conduct therapy in both English and Spanish. I have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health and private practice treating a range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, co-occurring disorders, and more. Much of my work has been focused on working with the Latino community in Southern California as well as disadvantaged communities of color.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Violet Noriz

Violet Noriz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert of your own life, and together we'll move at a pace that feels right for you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Kosa

Anna Kosa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I love helping others navigate through difficult times and find strength during challenging moments.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Chido Ibe

Chido Ibe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is always to help my patients reach their mental health homeostasis (a stable, balanced mental state despite external stressors).”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 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
Ana Leon Williams

Ana Leon Williams

Therapist

Virtual • San Mateo, CA


“I bring a warm, collaborative presence and value creating a space where you can show up fully and authentically.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sonja Love

Sonja Love

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with nearly a decade of experience working with adults navigating substance use, co-occurring mental health conditions, crisis, and life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Dennis Gowans

Dr. Dennis Gowans

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is solution-oriented, creative, and refreshingly direct. I believe in cutting through the noise to help you identify what truly matters...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 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
Dr. Larkin Hoyt

Dr. Larkin Hoyt

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Therapy is about transforming your relationship with yourself, fostering more kindness toward both yourself and others.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shirin Tabib

Dr. Shirin Tabib

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am direct, engaged, and highly attuned. I will notice patterns, ask meaningful questions, and guide you toward clarity.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rachel Zaremba

Rachel Zaremba

Therapist

Virtual • Fresno, CA


I have extensive experience and training in the area of trauma and substance abuse. Prior to building my private practice I provided mental health to youth in the child protective services then later I provided therapeutic services in an inpatient residential treatment center for substance abuse. I am trauma informed and specialize in processing traumatic memories utilizing EMDR and integrated fragmented parts of the self by using IFS therapy.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Edgar Roman

Edgar Roman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is client-centered, meaning I strive to create a nonjudgmental environment where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
S'philile Belinda Negron

S'philile Belinda Negron

Therapist

Virtual • Chula Vista, CA


“My style is warm and down-to-earth. I draw from evidence-based approaches such as CBT, narrative therapy, trauma-informed care, EMDR and emotion-focused therapy...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sylvia Ikerionwu

Sylvia Ikerionwu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management challenges, parenting problems, career challenges, life transitions, and grief issues.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


My name is Joey Ritkes (he/him). I have been working as a mental health therapist for over five years. My practice has primarily been specialized in working with LGBTQ+ youth. However, I have worked with couples, families, emerging adults, and adults from all backgrounds. I am a client-centered therapist who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients to meet their goals.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Morgan Brizendine

Morgan Brizendine

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in addiction, trauma, and attachment issues, using EMDR, IFS, CBT, and trauma-informed care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in California

Number of therapists serving California
There are over 2,781 therapists in California accepting new patients.
2,781+
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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  • 99%Aetna
  • 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 82%Cigna
  • 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 66%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Igbo
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 89%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
  • 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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