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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Pleasanton, CA
Whether you're navigating alcohol use disorder, drug addiction, or behavioral addictions, Headway's Pleasanton network offers compassionate, solution-oriented providers trained in 12-step facilitation, SMART Recovery, and relapse prevention techniques. Many sessions are covered by insurance, with some patients paying as low as $0 per visit while building sustainable sobriety.
“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
“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
“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
“Christal takes a humanistic perspective and is client-centered to cater to and support each individual's needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help you identify unhelpful thought patterns while building greater awareness and self-compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have a collaborative approach and utilize evidence-based treatment methods, mindfulness and the principals of neuroscience to support each client's individual needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Specifically, you will learn how and when to use strategies to manage stress, emotions, self-destructive behaviors, impulses and habits.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I am certified in TF-CBT (trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy), CPP (child parent psychotherapy)...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hello,
I am Dr. Jaeger and I welcome you to my practice. I look forward to sitting with you, hearing your story, and developing a plan to help you with your concerns and needs.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe the most important factor in a successful psychotherapeutic experience involves the relationship between the patient and therapist.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I have over 10 years of experience helping adults and couples in crisis. I am a trauma-informed therapist.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I often use a variety of evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“The Creative Arts and EMDR Therapy have the ability to assist us in looking at our pain and transforming it into our most profound awareness and insights about ourselves and the world.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen, safe, and supported. I help clients move from self criticism to self connection.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My primary goal is to empower you to cultivate and maintain a healthy sense of emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I take an active stance and help facilitate your own insight, adding a large dose of gentleness and compassion as well.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I believe people carry far more strength, clarity, and resilience than they often realize. My role is to help you understand the emotional patterns and internal narratives that shape your experience, so you can move through life with greater freedom and self‐trust. I’m engaged, attuned, and honest in the room — offering reflection, insight, and steady collaboration as we explore what’s happening beneath the surface. We work at a pace that feels grounded for you, creating space for real change to germinate.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am known for creating a warm, safe, and collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“We will review your expectations of treatment, what you are currently experiencing, and how it can be addressed in therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a new mother to a nine-month-old, she brings a compassionate, holistic perspective to her clinical practice.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I focus on the root cause of problems so that symptoms don't return. I provide insight and encourage your own insight building.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My first priority is to create a safe enough space for you to talk to me without fear of being judged.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My therapeutic style is working collaboratively with you and empowering you to change your unwanted feelings and behaviors.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
I view therapy as a collaborative process rooted in curiosity, compassion, and trust. Since entering the mental health field in 2021, I have worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, relationship/familial challenges, and life transitions, and I presently work primarily with adolescents and adults. I earned my Bachelor's degree in psychology from University of California, Los Angeles in 2018, and my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sonoma State University in 2023.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy is the opportunity to be selfishly authentic in explaining how you're feeling and get feedback based on those thoughts that are hard to share with the people in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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
“I am empathetic and professionally driven, paying close attention to your unique needs in terms of mental health to assist you in overcoming challenges and achieving mental well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“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
“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 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'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
“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
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