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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Palo Alto, CA

Headway connects you with 2,423 licensed providers in Palo Alto experienced in addiction recovery, offering evidence-based therapies like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexible scheduling and support for substance use disorder, alcohol addiction, and behavioral addictions through our platform.

Barney Straus

Barney Straus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping people recover from additions and compulsive behaviors, such as online porn use and gambling.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Men's issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jaime Collins

Jaime Collins

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there, I'm Jaime - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience supporting all ages in crisis settings involving anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I use a trauma informed approach that blends CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based practices and strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood while building tools to navigate life’s challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Crystal Nielsen

Crystal Nielsen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who creates a safe, supportive space for clients to feel heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Slover

Lisa Slover

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help clients cultivate a deep sense of peace, find lasting happiness, and feel empowered to confidently shape their lives and future.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Lori Buelna

Lori Buelna

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a compassionate and safe place to review what matters most in order to promote your strength in healing with optimism.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mosi Williams

Mosi Williams

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Hellman

Jennifer Hellman

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working in community mental health, co-occurring substance use treatment, and residential care settings. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use challenges, mood disorders, relationship stress, and major life transitions.

I believe therapy works best when clients feel heard, respected and supported without judgement. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. I draw from CBT, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based approaches to help clients build insight, emotional stability, and healthier coping strategies.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheryl Diane Snow

Sheryl Diane Snow

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Jillian Zamora

Jillian Zamora

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Sean Leonard

Sean Leonard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Carlsbad, CA


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
Chidinma Nwankwo

Chidinma Nwankwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“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
Sherry Gibbons

Sherry Gibbons

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Leslie Taylor

Leslie Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Nicholas Prelesnik

Nicholas Prelesnik

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Ana, CA


“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
James Watson

James Watson

Therapist

Virtual • California


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
Jasmine Sanders

Jasmine Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Michael Marchant

Michael Marchant

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Navneet Dhaliwal

Navneet Dhaliwal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“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
Carly Singh

Carly Singh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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

Teryn Leaper

Therapist

Virtual • California


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
Stella Eliboh

Stella Eliboh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“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
Sara Sanchez

Sara Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Dr. Yetunde Falade

Dr. Yetunde Falade

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“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
Nicholas Seibel

Nicholas Seibel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Alex Melkumian

Alex Melkumian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“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
Polo Ortiz

Polo Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Christopher Richardson

Christopher Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Beverly Clemons

Beverly Clemons

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Michael Whitman

Michael Whitman

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“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. Jessica Garibaldi

Dr. Jessica Garibaldi

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“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
Anthony Gulla

Anthony Gulla

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Alexander Valenzuela

Alexander Valenzuela

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


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
Lindsey Jaffe

Lindsey Jaffe

Therapist

Virtual • California


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
Mescal Wasilewski

Mescal Wasilewski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Dr. Jacqueline Tinoco

Dr. Jacqueline Tinoco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Monica Coffman Keeney

Monica Coffman Keeney

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Dr. Ugochi Nnadozie

Dr. Ugochi Nnadozie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“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
Theresa Kash

Theresa Kash

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Rhonda Sloan

Rhonda Sloan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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

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