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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Torrance, CA

Torrance residents struggling with cravings, triggers, or withdrawal can connect with addiction specialists using DBT skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Community Reinforcement approaches. Sessions are customizable for your needs, with 2,676 providers available and transparent insurance coverage.

Dr. Virginia Green

Dr. Virginia Green

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.3 mi away • Lawndale, CA


“Your first session will be an opportunity to share what is keeping you up at night with a kind, irreverent, loving and generous human.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lisa Newman

Lisa Newman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • Hermosa Beach, CA


When working with clients, I strive to make the therapy experience respectful and genuine. Everyone's journey to personal resilience is unique and there is no one size fits all solution. My approach is flexible and client centered. I often explore childhood attachment issues which can assist the client in achieving sustained emotional growth.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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Sheila Kelly

Sheila Kelly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I believe the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is an essential healing component of therapy and provides the foundation from which growth and self-healing occurs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Derek Hoxby

Derek Hoxby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Torrance, CA


“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
Erin Scott-Haines

Erin Scott-Haines

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • Harbor City, CA


“I'm very direct- we'll get to the heart of the matter quickly. It's ok to feel scared and resistant- that's when the real healing begins.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Racheal Ennis

Racheal Ennis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • Manhattan Beach, CA


“I believe a healthy therapeutic experience can foster a genuine, honest and authentic relationship that can help us become aware of ourselves in the world, heal from our past, cope with our present, and foster a healthy future.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cristina Dawes

Cristina Dawes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • San Pedro, CA


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Divya Tilva

Divya Tilva

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I provide supportive, nonjudgmental, and motivating environment where your voice is genuinely heard.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Richard Perez

Richard Perez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Long Beach, CA


Richard Perez is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. For over 15 years, he has dedicated his career to serving the healthcare needs of Long Beach and Los Angeles County. Richard wants to continue improving the lives of each patient by providing professional, compassionate, and person-centered care.

Richard has spent the last two years providing mental health care to underserved populations. This experience has significantly sharpened his clinical skills, which he now aims to bring to the general patient population.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heidi DE Leon

Heidi DE Leon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Signal Hill, CA


“With 18 years of experience in addiction treatment, I have seen firsthand the resilience people discover when given the right support.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Maple Moriji

Maple Moriji

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“His calling is to specialize in treating clients who have struggled with issues related to cultural diversity and who have suffered from trauma while growing up (such as childhood sexual abuse).”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
David Andreone

David Andreone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Culver City, CA


“I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, burnout, creative blocks, relationship challenges, performance pressure, and major life or career transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Godlove

Lauren Godlove

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I strive to lead with curiosity, compassion and openness, guiding and supporting you through the terrain of your own unique path in a way that honors all parts of you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Alexander Bacher

Dr. Alexander Bacher

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Dr. Bacher is a holistic, trauma-informed psychologist with over 15 years experience working at many of the top residential treatment centers in the U.S. and Europe. He specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and addiction. Dr. Bacher completed his undergraduate work in Psychology at Georgetown University, and his Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. His dissertation research focused on Positive Psychology--specifically meaning making--and how to cultivate positive strengths in individuals.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Heather Jensen

Dr. Heather Jensen

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and steady. I integrate evidence‐based modalities with a grounded therapeutic presence, creating a space where clients can explore openly, build insight, and move toward greater clarity and resilience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erica Mann

Erica Mann

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I don't rush through our sessions. We will take time to talk about what's important to you. We will discuss the latest evidenced based pharmacological options as well as holistic ways to treat your symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Mozenter

Jonathan Mozenter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


“Therapy affords the individual an opportunity to engage a range of life's challenges with a curious eye and in a safe and nurturing environment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Joshua Ong

Joshua Ong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe mental health care requires a multifaceted and holistic approach to treatment, addressing various aspects of an individual's life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Miriam Saidian

Miriam Saidian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My goal is to provide a safe, steady space to slow down, make sense of your inner world, and create real, lasting emotional change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Hannah Bernstein

Hannah Bernstein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I'm warm, direct, and a little bit stubborn about hope. I'll listen closely and I'll tell you the truth as I see it.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emmanuel Garcia

Emmanuel Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I’m Emmanuel Garcia, a Mexican American therapist, first-generation college graduate, and founder of Radiate Hope Therapy. I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents navigating trauma, substance use, identity struggles, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Many of the people I work with feel weighed down by emotions or uncertain about their direction, especially during sobriety or recovery.

Growing up, I witnessed how mental health was often stigmatized and silenced, especially for men in Latino communities. I know how isolating that silence can feel. My own journey through therapy and recovery taught me that true strength isn’t in staying quiet, it’s in showing up for yourself and beginning to heal. That lived experience shapes the empathy, understanding, and care I bring to every session.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jack Irmas

Jack Irmas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“Therapy is not just about symptom relief. It's about waking up to yourself—especially the parts you've had to hide to survive.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Hanson

Megan Hanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I don't believe in the "bad seed". I think all people can thrive when the systems around them are thriving.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexander Lewin

Alexander Lewin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I have a special passion for working with artists and creative professionals as they wrestle with fears, fantasies, depressions, manias, and all the challenges not only of making art but of making a living through art.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Luis Vallejo

Luis Vallejo

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“I navigate the expanding and evolving field of psychiatry and it's intersection with psychodynamic theory.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Oliver Drakeford

Oliver Drakeford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • West Hollywood, CA


“I'm a trained psychodynamic therapist and love to work with adult clients to help improve insight and self-awareness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dominic Valdes

Dominic Valdes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gay men, and offer a space that is culturally attuned and grounded in understanding the nuances of identity, intimacy, and relational dynamics.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Artyom Khachikyan

Dr. Artyom Khachikyan

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that we are all inherently kind, so I want to help people rediscover that aspect of their psyche.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Glatt

Vanessa Glatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and change, and that therapy can help unlock that potential.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I bring 20 years of experience in many areas of therapy including LGBT specializations, drug/alcohol issues specialization, and a client centered approach

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimmy Hunkle

Kimmy Hunkle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“I don't believe therapy should consist of spending years talking in circles while your life stays the same.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jennifer Moen

Jennifer Moen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • 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 5 insurance carriers
Eric Pierce

Eric Pierce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Hi I'm Eric. My clients describe me as easy to talk to, open, and compassionate. I see my role as unlocking the healer within you, developing a plan for change, and transforming new insights into lasting growth.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Roger Nolan

Dr. Roger Nolan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • San Marino, CA


“My basic philosophy about therapy is that it's not so much about getting rid of something than it is about seeing it with new eyes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dennis Ly

Dennis Ly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person—not just the symptoms—by addressing emotional, physical, and lifestyle factors that contribute to mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shaoqing(Cindy) Tang

Shaoqing(Cindy) Tang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • 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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Galloway

Megan Galloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is warm, holistic, and trauma-informed, recognizing that our past experiences, relationships, and nervous system all play a role in how we feel today.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Teru Kanazawa

Teru Kanazawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • South Pasadena, CA


“I work as a collaborator with you in an honest, truthful and transparent process to achieving the best you can be.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Trejo

David Trejo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Moina Khan

Moina Khan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Fountain Valley, CA


“I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance, founded on mutual trust, engagement, and belief in the process of therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of Torrance, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Torrance, CA
There are over 33 therapists in Torrance, CA accepting new patients.
33+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 91%PTSD
  • 88%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 67%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 61%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 58%Providence Health Plan
  • 48%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 3%Arabic
  • 3%Armenian
  • 3%Farsi
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 52%Woman
  • 48%Man
License types
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  • 52%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 15%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Nurse Practitioner
  • 9%Clinical Psychologist
  • 9%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 3%Child or adolescent therapy

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