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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Atascadero, CA
Atascadero residents struggling with substance use, alcohol, or behavioral addiction can access recovery-focused therapy through Headway's network of 2,422 providers. Sessions address triggers, cravings, and relapse prevention using proven modalities like DBT skills and 12-step facilitation.
“I am a warm, caring, and intuitive therapist who creates a safe space for clients to feel heard and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm passionate about the therapeutic relationship. I believe your therapy journey is unique so I work to learn what matters most to you...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
I am a board-certified nurse practitioner with many years of experience in healthcare, including primary care, psychiatric mental health, leadership, and wellness-based practice. My background has allowed me to work with individuals facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and medical concerns, and I understand how closely mental health and physical health are connected.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“She prioritizes building a solid therapeutic relationship with her patients based on trust, empathy, and respect.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe report is half the battle. As we establish a repport, I remain openminded and supportive yet I will challenge your thinking and ask hard questions as needed.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy should be based on mutual respect and curiosity - you are not just the client, you are the agent of the change that you crave.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I've been told by clients that they appreciate my no-nonsense approach and calling out unhealthy behaviors.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I work with adults and couples who feel stuck in patterns that insight alone hasn't changed. Specializing in Veteran care, anxiety, depression, and gender affirming care, I will provide a focused, grounded, and effective approach to therapy. My practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is centered on helping clients clarify what is maintaining their difficulties and develop practical and sustainable ways of shifting them.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My work is grounded in a client-centered, supportive style that prioritizes connection, trust, and real dialogue.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Since getting my graduate degree from UC Berkeley 25 years ago, I've worked with adults from diverse backgrounds seeking help with a range of issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized, with a focus on creating a safe space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and actively involved in their treatment plan.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is trauma informed, eclectic and somatically oriented. I integrate my trainings in Hakomi (mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy) into much of my work.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Teryn Leaper has a Masters in Counseling
Psychology from Mount Saint Mary's University.
She is currently board certified with the BBS in
California and BHEC in Texas.
Teryn has been spent the last decade in Los
Angeles and has been living in Texas for the last
year. Outside of work Teryn likes to read, write
short stories and poems and knit.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach to care is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. I work closely with clients to understand their experiences, goals, and concerns while using evidence‐based practices to guide treatment decisions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I have nearly two decades of clinical experience providing care to individuals during life's most challenging times.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that healing begins with being truly heard. I take time to listen to my clients' stories, experiences, and concerns without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe the most transformative healing happens in relationship through empathy, attunement, and having the space to be fully yourself, without the need for code-switching, masking, or minimizing any part of your experience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Trauma
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use an empathic and empowering approach, blending insights from sports psychology, traditional therapy, and financial wellness practices.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I bring over 20 years of experience bridging the space between thoughts, feelings, and actions to facilitate your growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership, where your voice and perspective guide the process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in CBT, a supportive, skills-based approach that helps you better understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and reactions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am innovative, highly intuitive and directive in my therapeutic approach. I am passionate about empowering those I work with to identify their inner strengths, thus promoting personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I have significant experience working with depression and anxiety, addiction, and relationship problems.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Men's issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Dr. Garibaldi utilizes a strength-based approach and values building a strong and collaborative relationship with her patients.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up fully as yourself—without judgment, pressure, or needing to have everything figured out.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hello, my name is Alexander Valenzuela PMHNP. I specialize in psychiatric medication management and cognitive behavioral talk therapy. If you're struggling with your mental health and realize you want help, you don't have to do it alone. I am looking forward to starting the journey with you to help achieve your best self.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I’m so glad you’re here! I provide therapy for individuals navigating life’s most challenging moments. I support individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, caregiver stress, and major life transitions. My goal is to create a supportive space where healing and self-confidence can grow.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I've worked in the field of addiction and mental health for over 20 years, helping to treat clients with a range of diagnosis and difficulties.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is rooted in deep empathy and evidence-based models, but also shaped by my love for nature, art, and the wisdom found in stillness and reflection.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am here to help you become more self-aware, build self-esteem, and bridge the gap between unwelcomed behaviors and the thoughts leading there.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in empowering you to identify and leverage your strengths to overcome challenges, utilizing a positive mindset, and believing in your ability.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach draws from solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), emotionally-focused (EFT), and family systems modalities.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is collaborative, strength-based and rooted in the belief that you already carry the resources you need - sometimes we just need to uncover them together.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“As a therapist with extensive experience in trauma and substance use recovery, I provide a compassionate, judgment-free space where you will feel heard.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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“I have over 14 years of experience helping individuals from diverse backgrounds improve their overall well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I work to nurture my clients' sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Her approach integrates a strengths-based, holistic, and trauma-informed lens with cognitive behavioral techniques.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Clients have noted they can tell I genuinely enjoy connecting with them, and have emphasized feeling sessions are safe, non-intimidating, accepting, and steady.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and grounded in helping each person build resilience, self-awareness, and healthy coping strategies.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients can gain insight, build resilience, and move toward lasting growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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