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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Irvine, CA
Headway connects you with 2,427 licensed providers in Irvine who specialize in addiction recovery using evidence-based approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexible scheduling, and our network helps you find a provider experienced in alcohol, substance, or behavioral addiction support tailored to your recovery journey.
“My approach is grounded in warmth, cultural humility, and a deep belief in people's capacity to grow when they feel genuinely seen and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach focuses on strengths and effective coping skills in order to help the client build more meaning in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that effective mental health treatment begins with understanding the whole person not just symptoms or diagnoses.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor and have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years. I would love the opportunity to work with you in achieving your personal growth goals. I like to think of my work with clients like sitting down with an old friend over a cup of coffee and having a conversation. Most of my previous clients have found me very easy to talk with and to form a connection with. With my life experiences and varied work settings, I can generally connect with most people from many walks of life.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“Trudy is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with over a decade experience in the field of mental health and family counseling.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I believe healing occurs through relationships with ourselves, others, and often within the therapeutic space.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Creating meaningful connections and a more satisfying life experience can be achieved with healthy conversation that gives you permission to be yourself and connect with others authentically.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am just another imperfect human doing my best to show up for others I encounter on their life's journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am often humbled by the things I learn from other people. I am inspired by acts of courage and creativity.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I value authenticity, safety, and genuine connection, and I aim to create a grounded, supportive space where you can explore at your own pace.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have over 15+ years experience as a nurse working in various departments, working hands on with patients, as well as leadership and management roles.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I work from a relational model where I believe that the power of the work and impetus for change begins in the relationship that is established.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in treating trauma and abuse, incorporating somatic techniques into traditional cognitive approaches to assist you in discovering the story you are telling yourself and break cycles.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I value the complexity of people's unique backgrounds and goals, and use these to develope individulized treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I guide clients in healing past wounds, overcoming challenges, and building healthier relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is about "treating people on an energetic level". I want you to feel as though you can heal from the inside and extend that out to others.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I have over 31 years experience in the Mental Health Field and been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 23 years in a variety of settings.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
It is okay to not be okay! Whether it be depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, sexuality or life transitions, we can create a space for healing to begin.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology. For ten years I have provided individual, family, and group therapy in hospital settings, residential treatment centers, and outpatient treatment centers.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My own healing journey has taught me firsthand the peace and freedom that come from facing pain with courage and compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I work with individuals who want clarity, stability, and a plan that makes sense for their real life, not just something that works on paper.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Northern California with a decade of experience working with clients and families from various backgrounds. I seek to empower clients while being grounded in the realistic restrictions that time, life circumstances, and competing demands can place on an individual. With your expertise in yourself, I would like to work together to create a shared understanding to determine the path forward that works best for you.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is thoughtful, evidence-based, and personalized—focusing on long-term stability and emotional clarity through a carefully tailored treatment plan.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I value the input of my clients and strive to attune well, communicate empathy, and understand your individual needs and experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“She firmly believes in the intertwined relationship between holistic health and achieving balance in one's life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Our therapeutic relationship is the place where hope can be restored through mutual trust and respect.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I have a Masters in Social Work and have been practicing as a psychotherapist since 2014. I have a strong background in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfullness and I am trained in EMDR.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Believing in human resilience, autonomy, and complexity, I use a holistic, trauma-focused and culturally sensitive approach...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“We listen, empathize and acknowledge your concerns. We utilize biopsychosocial model in all our assessments, evaluations and evidence-based practice for a better patient outcome.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Michael has a unique view and experience providing patient centered care that allows his patients to make the best decisions for themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My experience includes substance abuse counseling, court referrals, dual diagnoses, and assisting veterans and their families with readjustment from military life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
My work is grounded in behavioral therapy, and a firm belief that people can change. I prefer a flexible and collaborative approach that evolves as we work together. Though the foundation of my work is behavioral, I develop integrated treatment plans for each new client, drawing on other evidence-based modalities and new research.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I am impassioned about accompanying others on their journey toward mental health and wellness. I focus on meeting clients where they are and transmitting my care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With over 20 years of experience, I've had the privilege of working with individuals and families from all walks of life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I know starting or returning to therapy can be scary and overwhelming. My goal is to make you feel safe, supported...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and client-centered, blending evidence-based methods such as CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Therapy with creative, individualized techniques.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I view my work as a collaborative process where I join my client in defining and moving toward his or her goals and individual journey.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
I'm a humanistic therapist who believes in listening to my client. I have years of experience working in the psychotherapy field as well as life experience. I treat people with kindness, dignity and respect.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale, a space where you do not have to perform, explain away your feelings, or pretend you are okay when you are not.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As your therapist, you will get someone who is authentic, straightforward, down-to-earth, and open-minded.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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