Addiction Psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA
Paul Abramson MD is board certified in Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine (he is not a psychiatrist - Psychology Today forces that label).
From Dr. Abramson: "I take a humanistic approach to medical and psycholgoical care, and treat every person as an individual while offering access to the most advanced and effective therapeutic strategies. Our entire team works tirelessly to make sure each patient and family gets the best possible result."
Paul Abramson MD is board certified in Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine (he is not a psychiatrist - Psychology Today forces that label).
From Dr. Abramson: "I take a humanistic approach to medical and psycholgoical care, and treat every person as an individual while offering access to the most advanced and effective therapeutic strategies. Our entire team works tirelessly to make sure each patient and family gets the best possible result."
You can control your alcohol use with Naltrexone, which has been FDA-approved since 1994.
Naltrexone is FDA-approved medication to gradually reduce your alcohol use.
You can control your alcohol use with Naltrexone, which has been FDA-approved since 1994.
Naltrexone is FDA-approved medication to gradually reduce your alcohol use.
I am a Yale, UCLA and UCSF-trained addiction psychiatrist.
In treatment, we will work to clarify how things got to where they are, how you would like to change, your diagnoses in the context of your life story, and synthesize the most appropriate treatment plan individualized to you. I provide support through a balance of specialized medications and behavioral approaches, as the combination is superior to one alone.
I am a Yale, UCLA and UCSF-trained addiction psychiatrist.
In treatment, we will work to clarify how things got to where they are, how you would like to change, your diagnoses in the context of your life story, and synthesize the most appropriate treatment plan individualized to you. I provide support through a balance of specialized medications and behavioral approaches, as the combination is superior to one alone.
I help individuals who are experiencing challenging life transitions, acute or chronic anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, insomnia and substance use disorders .
I diagnose and treat issues related to Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Abuse/Misuse, ADHD (including diagnosing and treating adults) and Insomnia. I prescribe medications and offer psychotherapy using a CBT, Hakomi and IFS approach.
I help individuals who are experiencing challenging life transitions, acute or chronic anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, insomnia and substance use disorders .
I diagnose and treat issues related to Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Abuse/Misuse, ADHD (including diagnosing and treating adults) and Insomnia. I prescribe medications and offer psychotherapy using a CBT, Hakomi and IFS approach.
Smolar's extensive experience treating a full range of ages, backgrounds, mental health and addiction issues makes him well suited to help individuals struggling with a multitude of psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Smolar is a triple-board-certified Adult, Child and Adolescent and Addiction psychiatrist. He completed his residency training in adult and child psychiatry at the Oregon Health Sciences University and a two-year research and clinical fellowship in Addiction Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco
Smolar's extensive experience treating a full range of ages, backgrounds, mental health and addiction issues makes him well suited to help individuals struggling with a multitude of psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Smolar is a triple-board-certified Adult, Child and Adolescent and Addiction psychiatrist. He completed his residency training in adult and child psychiatry at the Oregon Health Sciences University and a two-year research and clinical fellowship in Addiction Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco
My ideal client is seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar or trauma. They may be navigating challenges unique to the Latino or LGBTQIA+ experience and want a provider who truly understands and affirms their identity. They are looking for compassionate, evidence based care that respects their values and helps them regain balance in daily life. Their goal is to feel heard, supported, and empowered with a personalized plan for lasting mental wellness.
My ideal client is seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar or trauma. They may be navigating challenges unique to the Latino or LGBTQIA+ experience and want a provider who truly understands and affirms their identity. They are looking for compassionate, evidence based care that respects their values and helps them regain balance in daily life. Their goal is to feel heard, supported, and empowered with a personalized plan for lasting mental wellness.
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse clients via video across Florida.
Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse.
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse clients via video across Florida.
Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse.
Miriam works with adults who are navigating challenges such as addiction, ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and many more.
Miriam Achilefu is a psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to supporting your mental health and well-being through compassionate, evidence-based care. She works with individuals to diagnose and treat a range of mental health conditions, offering personalized treatment plans that include therapy, medication management, and lifestyle guidance. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout your healing journey.
Miriam works with adults who are navigating challenges such as addiction, ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and many more.
Miriam Achilefu is a psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to supporting your mental health and well-being through compassionate, evidence-based care. She works with individuals to diagnose and treat a range of mental health conditions, offering personalized treatment plans that include therapy, medication management, and lifestyle guidance. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout your healing journey.
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse via video for clients across California.
Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse services.
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse via video for clients across California.
Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse services.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. I specialize in treating adults and older adults with a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and dementia-related behavioral changes. My background in both medical and psychiatric care allows me to take a whole-person approach that considers your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. I specialize in treating adults and older adults with a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and dementia-related behavioral changes. My background in both medical and psychiatric care allows me to take a whole-person approach that considers your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
I am a University of Washington and UCSF-trained addiction and general psychiatrist and scientist.
We will spend time discussing your life story, how your current situation came about, and your goals for treatment. I treat addiction proactively and holistically, utilizing a combination of medications and psychotherapy, so that you can get back to living a life in accordance with your values as quickly as possible.
I am a University of Washington and UCSF-trained addiction and general psychiatrist and scientist.
We will spend time discussing your life story, how your current situation came about, and your goals for treatment. I treat addiction proactively and holistically, utilizing a combination of medications and psychotherapy, so that you can get back to living a life in accordance with your values as quickly as possible.
I have recently renewed Board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology 2020, Addiction Medicine 2019 and Pain Medicine 2017.
My area of expertise is medication management in the context of a therapeutic relationship. This approach involves evaluating biological, psychological and social drivers that can lead to distress. Then using biological psychological and social treatment modalities to effect change.
I have recently renewed Board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology 2020, Addiction Medicine 2019 and Pain Medicine 2017.
My area of expertise is medication management in the context of a therapeutic relationship. This approach involves evaluating biological, psychological and social drivers that can lead to distress. Then using biological psychological and social treatment modalities to effect change.
I specialize in working with clients that have addiction issues, sleep issues, anxiety, healthcare worker burnout, women’s issues, depression, and grief.
As a provider I take a holistic approach to behavioral health care and aim to utilize tools outside of just medication management in order to help you attain your individualized goals. I see you as a whole person; mind, body, and soul, and want to provide you with alternatives that conventional psychiatry practitioners often underutilize. I strongly focus on incorporating exercise and nutrition, proper sleep hygiene, talk therapy, and development of executive functioning skills, all as ways to enhance your patient experience and outcomes.
I specialize in working with clients that have addiction issues, sleep issues, anxiety, healthcare worker burnout, women’s issues, depression, and grief.
As a provider I take a holistic approach to behavioral health care and aim to utilize tools outside of just medication management in order to help you attain your individualized goals. I see you as a whole person; mind, body, and soul, and want to provide you with alternatives that conventional psychiatry practitioners often underutilize. I strongly focus on incorporating exercise and nutrition, proper sleep hygiene, talk therapy, and development of executive functioning skills, all as ways to enhance your patient experience and outcomes.
Shmaryan has 15 years of experience treating a wide range of mental health and substance use conditions through a personalized and evidence based approach to medication treatment distinguishing him from other psychiatrists.
Dr. Shmaryan has extensive training and experience utilizing the most up-to-date evidence-based psychopharmacologic treatments. He also places emphasis on inclusion of psychotherapy as a critical treatment modality of every medication follow-up appointment.
Shmaryan has 15 years of experience treating a wide range of mental health and substance use conditions through a personalized and evidence based approach to medication treatment distinguishing him from other psychiatrists.
Dr. Shmaryan has extensive training and experience utilizing the most up-to-date evidence-based psychopharmacologic treatments. He also places emphasis on inclusion of psychotherapy as a critical treatment modality of every medication follow-up appointment.
I am currently an outpatient provider with experience in treating a number of psychiatric conditions, including substance abuse and behavioral addictions.
I am board certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry with experience in medication management, psychotherapy, and neuroscience research. I can help to manage medications, whether that be starting, maintaining, changing, or coming off your current regimen. I work with a team of therapists and an addiction counselor as well, if this is needed.
I am currently an outpatient provider with experience in treating a number of psychiatric conditions, including substance abuse and behavioral addictions.
I am board certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry with experience in medication management, psychotherapy, and neuroscience research. I can help to manage medications, whether that be starting, maintaining, changing, or coming off your current regimen. I work with a team of therapists and an addiction counselor as well, if this is needed.
We provide the Sinclair Method for Alcohol Use Disorders exclusively through secure online video appointments.
This approach does not require abstinence, time off from work, detox, or attendance at meetings.
We provide the Sinclair Method for Alcohol Use Disorders exclusively through secure online video appointments.
This approach does not require abstinence, time off from work, detox, or attendance at meetings.
I have extensive experience and treat most psychiatric conditions (depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD, substance use, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more).
Accepting new patients - Anthem, Aetna, Medicare, and private pay. Office in downtown San Francisco - very easily accessible by public transit (BART, MUNI) and across the street from an affordable parking garage. Please send me a brief message here and my staff will respond to you within 72 hours.
I have extensive experience and treat most psychiatric conditions (depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD, substance use, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more).
Accepting new patients - Anthem, Aetna, Medicare, and private pay. Office in downtown San Francisco - very easily accessible by public transit (BART, MUNI) and across the street from an affordable parking garage. Please send me a brief message here and my staff will respond to you within 72 hours.
Are you LGBTQ+ or neurodivergent and struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or substance use?
I’m Earl, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in San Francisco. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ adults, youth, and allies who are navigating ADHD, anxiety, mood concerns, and substance use alongside identity, career stress, and burnout. I provide psychiatric evaluations paired with medication management and psychotherapy.
Are you LGBTQ+ or neurodivergent and struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or substance use?
I’m Earl, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in San Francisco. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ adults, youth, and allies who are navigating ADHD, anxiety, mood concerns, and substance use alongside identity, career stress, and burnout. I provide psychiatric evaluations paired with medication management and psychotherapy.
I'm a psychiatrist offering psychotherapy and/or medication management, in addition to consultation and diagnostic assessment.
I'm a psychiatrist offering psychotherapy and/or medication management, in addition to consultation and diagnostic assessment.
We may work with depth and transpersonal psychology, dreams, non- drug psychedelic states of consciousness, and hypnosis.
I am gentle, open-minded, and empathetic, and see the quality of the patient-doctor relationship as a critical part of effective treatment. I have a breadth of knowledge from over 40 years of clinical experience, and eclectic training in the state-of-the-art in pharmacology, psychotherapy, and both Eastern and Western complementary healing modalities.
We may work with depth and transpersonal psychology, dreams, non- drug psychedelic states of consciousness, and hypnosis.
I am gentle, open-minded, and empathetic, and see the quality of the patient-doctor relationship as a critical part of effective treatment. I have a breadth of knowledge from over 40 years of clinical experience, and eclectic training in the state-of-the-art in pharmacology, psychotherapy, and both Eastern and Western complementary healing modalities.
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Addiction Psychiatrists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.