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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in El Cajon, CA
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“As an interactive therapist I use an integration of complimentary approaches, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.”
Substance use / addiction, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I want all of my clients to strenghten their personal development tools so that eventually they can become more self-aware and self-correcting.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“In our sessions, clients can expect to gain practical mindfulness tools, a strong sense of accountability, and a deeper understanding of their own mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Integration is a core value of my therapeutic approach, and I enjoy blending aspects of somatic therapy, Polyvagal theory, Internal Family Systems "parts" work, and Brainspotting.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field (12 in private practice). I work with individuals ages 3 and up, as well as couples. I am trauma informed, a certified clinical supervisor, and EMDR trained (currently not accepting EMDR patients). I hold a plethora of CEUs in mental health disorders and have owned my own practice for several years, offering in person and telehealth services.
CSUB BA Psychology 2002
CSUB Master of Social Work 2004
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My approach is active, collaborative, and deeply grounded in the present moment. I believe therapy should be more than just a place to vent; it should be a strategic partnership where you reclaim your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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“I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, depression, or ADHD when medications haven't worked well or have caused unwanted side effects.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“The foundation of my training comes from Neo-Freudian thinking and practice, holding an optimistic view of personality development.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Mark is a supportive, perceptive and skilled therapist, offering a safe therapeutic space, and capable of being fully present with his clients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“In our work, we slow things down and listen more closely—to your body, your emotions, and your intuition.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Her goal is that the client experiences a safe, non-judgmental place in the therapeutic relationship where they can work through their "stuff" in their own personal journey of healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
I genuinely like people, have always love to help ,
Will take my clients through the therapeutic process, with empathy and care for their experience in therapy to be a positive one.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Many of my clients are high-achieving teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, or patterns around alcohol or substance use.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have trainings in trauma-focused therapies and can hold space even for the most sensitive and personal experiences people have lived.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make decisions that most align with their values and needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With over fifteen years of clinical experience, I focus on individual, couples, and family therapy for adults 18 and older.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I am a therapist that builds all therapeutic services and contacts on the foundation of the humanistic approach, that is, a relational style that includes being empathetic, real and genuine as well as being affirming to others.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Therapy can be more than "getting by"—it can be about opening space for freedom, meaning, and the life you truly want to live.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hi, I'm Brian! I'm a licensed counselor with a background in holistic medicine as well. I've worked with a variety of mental health concerns, with my primary specialty being treating trauma.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and co-occurring substance use disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Grief, desperation, and self-inflicted suffering brought me to the point of reaching out for help many years ago and soon the seas began to calm.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I provide a safe and warm environment where one can learn about themselves, and problem solve ways to better their mental health trajectory.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a supportive space, where you can truly be seen and your story handled with care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded. I believe mental health care should feel caring, not rushed or impersonal.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I have over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families, adults and couples build on their strengths and get clear about what they want for their futures.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 12 insurance carriers
“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a special focus on perinatal psychiatry and women's mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I use an integrative approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Adlerian principles, helping clients understand how thoughts, behaviors, and life experiences shape their current challenges while working toward meaningful,...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My clients feel seen and understood following our sessions. They have new coping skills and are validated as they progress.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful space where you feel heard and understood, while also helping you develop practical tools to move forward in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sometimes a thoughtful conversation with the right person can make all the difference. As an experienced therapist, husband, and father, I bring both professional training and real-life wisdom to help people navigate life’s challenges. Over many years of both life and clinical work, I’ve had the privilege of helping people move through difficult seasons, gain clarity, and reconnect with their strengths. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’re returning after time away, it’s normal to feel uncertain. Our first conversation is simply a starting point. I often work with people facing life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, seeking clarity and a practical path forward. Together, we’ll slow things down, understand what’s happening, and identify steps that help move you forward. If you are going through a difficult season, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is integrative in nature, which blends traditional psychiatric care with science-backed interventions that are patient-centered, supportive, and healing-oriented.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My style is conversational and relaxed. I will work with you to address your individual strengths and goals as well as any current challenges you are facing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take the time to understand what's been going on and what matters to you, and we'll work together to find a path forward that feels manageable and realistic for your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is calm, compassionate, and collaborative.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My commitment to my patients lies in attentive listening, empathetic understanding, and delivering personalized care to promote optimal psychiatric well-being for my patients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My role is to walk alongside you, offering guidance, observations, and feedback to support your growth and well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is active, empowering and affirming-- whether it be to help achieve recovery from an addiction or to gain freedom from the effects of a trauma.”
Substance use / addiction, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I combine medication management with proven therapeutic techniques to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical strategies for lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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