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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in California

Whether navigating opioid use disorder, stimulant abuse, or behavioral addictions, Headway's California network offers compassionate, solution-oriented providers trained in relapse prevention and dual diagnosis treatment. Sessions are flexible and covered by insurance, helping you focus on recovery without worrying about costs.

Katherine Farren

Katherine Farren

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is conversational, present, and engaged. I reflect back what I hear—and what I notice—in both your words and your body language.”
Substance use / addiction, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues, Infertility
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Garcia

Angela Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Angela and I have over a decade of experience in working with families and individuals in a therapeutic setting. I am fluent in Spanish and have a diverse background. I take a client-centered, humanistic approach to treatment. I am fluent in CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and have a specialty in family dynamics.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Megan Galloway

Megan Galloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is warm, holistic, and trauma-informed, recognizing that our past experiences, relationships, and nervous system all play a role in how we feel today.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Vesna Sturman

Vesna Sturman

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is client-centered and research-based, meaning that I work with you to find which therapy style is most comfortable for you.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marianna Herzog

Marianna Herzog

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope is you'll walk away from our time together feeling more grounded and clearer about your path.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Bulchis

Laura Bulchis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My client-centered approach pulls from somatic therapy, attachment theory, relationship/behavior coaching, and trauma reprocessing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Behnam Keyvan

Behnam Keyvan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Woodland Hills, CA


“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that doesn't lose sight of your strengths and your wholeness as we work with your problems.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Suzanne Dittus-Blitz

Suzanne Dittus-Blitz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is a steady blend of nurturing support and clear direction—so you feel both understood and guided toward real change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Hope Ashby

Dr. Hope Ashby

Therapist

Virtual • California


“When clients see me, they feel seen and heard. I provide a welcoming environment where clients are free to discuss their issues.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
April McEvoy-Alvarez

April McEvoy-Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect a warm comfortable and caring therapist that will provide support, guidance and encouragement.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
William Holloway

William Holloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


“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
Dr. Kai Chuang

Dr. Kai Chuang

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“As an Asian American therapist, I value identity, culture, and lived experience as essential pieces of healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Gabriella Benoit

Gabriella Benoit

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a very individualistic and client centered approach. I create a non bias and judgement free environment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Clyde Blair

Clyde Blair

Therapist

Virtual • Ventura, CA


“As a licensed Therapist I've helped people find positive solutions to their problems, issues, and challenges for over 25 years.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rebecca Schack

Rebecca Schack

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Many people I work with appear capable and composed on the outside while their bodies remain in a constant state of stress, anxiety, or emotional shutdown.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elaine Pritchard

Elaine Pritchard

Therapist

Virtual • Pleasanton, CA


“I'm easy-going, empathetic, and look at things a little differently outside the box to find new paths to fulfillment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Kenerson

Barbara Kenerson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Orange, CA


“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
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
Stephanie SaintCyr

Stephanie SaintCyr

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have been on my own healing journey for 40+ years and so I know personally how much courage and effort it can take to heal and grow. I also know how amazing life and relationships can get as a part of that healing process; I wish that experience for everyone.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sisi Yu

Sisi Yu

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


“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
Dr. Niki Malek

Dr. Niki Malek

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I have a strong track record of working with parents, building relationships and connecting with youth who are reluctant or nervous about therapy. I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Masters in Education and Childhood Development. I've worked as a therapist in Jr. High and High School settings and currently work in private clinic to heal family relationships. I give you the tools to be kinder to yourself and step back into your life refreshed and empowered.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Castaneda

Jennifer Castaneda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create an affirming therapeutic environment where individuals can process, heal, and grow at their own pace.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Susan Hill

Susan Hill

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My 43 years in business/academia, Probation Officer, and now psychoanalytic therapist has made me familiar with the criminal Courts in the Probation Department of Santa Clara County.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juliet Mulele

Juliet Mulele

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


With over a decade of acute care experience as a Registered Nurse and a Master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental

Health Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, neurodiversity, and medication

management.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Joseph Choy

Dr. Joseph Choy

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I provide a mindfulness informed approach that is culturally sensitive, compassionate, warm and attentive.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Galyean

Mark Galyean

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe every person can find a better, happier life if they are willing to look inward and work for it.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Michelle Roberts

Michelle Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“I'm a somatic (body-based) therapist focusing on trauma recovery and healing attachment-based hurts.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Victoria Phillips

Victoria Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing begins by truly meeting you where you are. My first priority is building a genuine, trusting connection...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Crystal Hopkins

Dr. Crystal Hopkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal for every client is to improve their mood and overall health by providing compassionate mental and medical health care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Heather Davidson

Heather Davidson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a place to exhale, share parts of your life and experiences that may be difficult to talk about and gently challenge old outdated ways of thinking and responding.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Gregory

Brittany Gregory

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is a blended approach in which I incorporate cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ECT), and Exposure Response Prevention (ERT).”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Roland Gomez

Roland Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Roland uses reflective listening, strategic inquiry, and encouragement to provide feedback and interaction that allows clients to make informed, healthy, and compassionate decisions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandy Hardy

Brandy Hardy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Black woman and mental health practitioner, I understand how healing is layered — especially when we're carrying the weight of generational trauma, daily stress, and the pressure to keep going, no matter what.”
Substance use / addiction, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lissa Merkel

Lissa Merkel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a chronic illness so that work is very close to my heart and a population that needs support.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michael Buck

Michael Buck

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I know firsthand that people can change their lives if provided the support and resources they need.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrian Yepes

Adrian Yepes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I specialize in mood disorders — including depression and bipolar disorder- anxiety and OCD-spectrum conditions, and ADHD across the adult lifespan.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alma Baeza

Alma Baeza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to make sessions a safe space for each individual, to me, that means allowing the client to set the tone.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Palmer Frankel

Palmer Frankel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want to know what your goals are in therapy, (those may change some). I will explain how I work and why I use scientifically proven modalities.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Todd Borgie

Todd Borgie

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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 10 insurance carriers
Bentley Oliver

Bentley Oliver

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider myself a very direct therapist, I will not ask "how does that make you feel" for years as then I would need therapy!”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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