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

Struggling with substance use, alcohol, or behavioral addiction in Alameda? Headway's network of compassionate providers offers specialized support using proven modalities like SMART Recovery, 12-step facilitation, and DBT skills. Many sessions are covered by insurance with minimal out-of-pocket costs.

Carie Starnes

Carie Starnes

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a licensed clinical social worker trained in ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction recovery, I offer individual counseling for adults facing these challenges. My personal experience with these issues informs my empathetic and insightful approach. I enjoy helping clients manage their emotions, balance responsibilities, accept themselves, and pursue authenticity.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kim Kozel

Kim Kozel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a collaborative and experiential approach to therapy, meaning we don't just talk about things - we actively explore them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gustavo Lozano

Gustavo Lozano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is direct, supportive, and focused on helping you make real changes—not just talk about what's wrong.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
David Rockman

David Rockman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With over a decade of clinical experience—and three years conducting sleep research at NASA Ames—I bring both compassion and scientific insight into the therapy room.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Rebekah Williams

Rebekah Williams

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I offer clients over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
David Jacobson, PsyD, Lcsw

David Jacobson, PsyD, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My own experience as a young person in treatment inspired me to pursue a career in behavioral health...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Simeon Jones

Simeon Jones

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The story we tell our self, about our self, the world, and our relationship to the world has a huge impact on the life we live.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Amina Habib

Amina Habib

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am Licensed MFT and I have been in the field for twenty plus years. I help my client to explore their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions in a safe and confidential space. The goal is personal growth and improve mental wellbeing and navigate the client through anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship issues, through collaborative work my client able to gain the tools and insight to deal with the at hand problems and future issues. Developing rapport with my clients is a primary focus and understanding their struggles in their own words, by providing them with safe and nonjudgmental environment.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Manuel Soto

Manuel Soto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the goal of therapy is to foster an environment that is safe and non-judgmental allowing clients to feel accepted and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nicholas Calderon

Nicholas Calderon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I have over 3 years of progressive leadership experience as a nurse manager and house supervisor of an acute psychiatric hospital.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Odiri Akushe Dnppm

Dr. Odiri Akushe Dnppm

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Client can expect a nonjudgmental, positive energized, Holistic, individualized treatments that is base on evidence practice.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jordan Downey

Jordan Downey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe every child has the potential to succeed when they're given the right tools, encouragement, and connection.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Madeleine Kelly

Madeleine Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Orange County, California. I have worked in this field for over 13 years, and am committed to helping adult individuals from all walks of life navigate life's various challenges. My goal is for us to join together as a therapeutic team to help you better navigate whatever struggles life has thrown your way. I specialize in working with adults experiencing a wide array of concerns including, but not limited to, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, attention-deficit disorders, relationship difficulties, struggles with self esteem, and various life stressors and transitions.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Harriette Davidson

Harriette Davidson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I'm warm, pleasant, knowledgeable, professional, efficient and approachable.

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

Dianna Hansen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach integrates DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), and Yoga.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Justin Lutz

Dr. Justin Lutz

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I approach my work with warmth, compassion and empathy to build a safe environment where clients can feel secure...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sherard Starks

Sherard Starks

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a licensed therapist who focuses on utilizing the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients overcome their challenges and stressors.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maya Peters

Maya Peters

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My treatment methodology builds on each individual's strengths. I see treatment as a collaborative endeavor that requires empathy, transparency, and client-centered goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Chia-Ju Charlotte Lin

Chia-Ju Charlotte Lin

Therapist

Virtual • West Covina, CA


“I help clients navigate anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges, with attention to patterns that shape connection and emotional regulation.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joy Zembruski

Joy Zembruski

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Beach, CA


“In your first therapy session, you can expect a welcoming, low-pressure environment designed to help us get to know one another and begin building rapport.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Dominique Dunn

Dominique Dunn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Seth Fenton

Seth Fenton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer both therapy and practical, skills-based support. Using approaches like CBT, DBT, and crisis intervention...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Knarik Oganesyan

Knarik Oganesyan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Burbank, CA


“Clients can expect a focus on solutions, and work on creating achieveable actions that can help them reach their goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jiaxi (Jessie) Shao

Jiaxi (Jessie) Shao

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. As a licensed therapist practicing in both California and New York, I believe deeply in the inherent resilience and transformative potential within every individual. I earned my Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. Throughout my clinical practice, I have supported clients across all life stages in navigating complex emotional challenges, including trauma, anxiety, and depression, while empowering them to cultivate healthy, fulfilling interpersonal relationships.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Future Ogbebor

Future Ogbebor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) degree from the University of Massachusetts Global. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in multiple settings facing various complex mental health issues, including OCD, depression, anxiety, ADHD and mood disorders.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Jones

Patricia Jones

Therapist

Virtual • California


Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or past experiences? Moving forward can feel difficult when emotional pain, relationship struggles, or life stress leave you feeling trapped or uncertain.You do not have to face these challenges alone. I provide a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where we can work together to help you heal, grow, and regain confidence. I believe your worth is not defined by your past or your struggles. Together, we will explore practical tools and strategies to help you create meaningful change and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Cianci

Amanda Cianci

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use EMDR therapy to help the brain naturally reprocess distressing experiences so they no longer feel as heavy or controlling.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey Araiza

Lindsey Araiza

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I balance practical tools with deeper processing work. That might mean learning concrete coping skills, gently challenging unhelpful thought patterns, or working through traumatic memories so they no longer hold the same emotional charge.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Boyce

John Boyce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Encinitas, CA


“My therapy approach is experiential, humanistic, and somatic... We engage and explore in the work of therapy together collaboratively.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Erik Bidinger-Boggess

Erik Bidinger-Boggess

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am not only a therapist but a real person. Everyone struggles with mood and thoughts and sometimes we all need help navigating the intensity of these experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cecilia Hanono

Cecilia Hanono

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“He believes that collaborative care, where patients actively participate in their treatment plans, yields the best outcomes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dale Roberson

Dale Roberson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I became a therapist out of a deep curiosity about people and a belief in the power of being truly seen, understood, and supported in creating meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laila Yousefian

Laila Yousefian

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Escondido, CA


I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who provides compassionate, evidence-based care for adults. My approach is clinical, trauma-informed, and whole-person, meaning I look beyond symptoms alone and consider the many parts of life that shape mental health. I believe care should feel collaborative and supportive, not overwhelming. My goal is to help you feel understood while creating a treatment plan that fits your life, values, and goals. Whether you are seeking medication management, in-office IV or IM ketamine treatment, or support through a difficult season, I want you to feel safe, respected, and empowered.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sam Marra

Sam Marra

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up honestly without fear of judgment. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, or uncertain about their next step. Many of my clients are men navigating relationships, career/school stress, anxiety/depression, fatherhood, major life transitions, and other challenges. I provide a supportive space to explore what's going on beneath the surface while helping you build practical strategies for moving forward. Let's work together to identify the roadblocks in your life and approach the here and now with clarity and intention.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Woo

Christopher Woo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tustin, CA


“Chris' treatment approach is collaborative with his clients, and provides modern evidenced-based treatment options...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Miranda Vatterott

Miranda Vatterott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe you are the expert in your life. You have the answers. You just may need some guidance in accessing them.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ray Armstrong

Ray Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to empower clients to feel that their successes come from themselves and are the result of their own dedication and hard work.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alyson Marlow

Alyson Marlow

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am strength based and heart centered. From day one I like to hear what is the goal you are imagining to accomplish by the end of therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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