Substance Use Psychiatrists in California

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Daniel Smeester
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583
There IS immediate help for those who are battling substance use disorder. You do not need to wait in the emergency room for help with withdrawal symptoms, or to find help to stop using. We have an outpatient program that provides everything you need, including in-person group counseling and an outpatient detox center. Personalized care. We also have a Telehealth program for those who prefer this. If you are battling pain, our addiction-free pain management program provides expert spine and musculoskeletal care as well as care for neuropathic pain- all non-surgical procedures performed, and of course primarily non-opiate based.
There IS immediate help for those who are battling substance use disorder. You do not need to wait in the emergency room for help with withdrawal symptoms, or to find help to stop using. We have an outpatient program that provides everything you need, including in-person group counseling and an outpatient detox center. Personalized care. We also have a Telehealth program for those who prefer this. If you are battling pain, our addiction-free pain management program provides expert spine and musculoskeletal care as well as care for neuropathic pain- all non-surgical procedures performed, and of course primarily non-opiate based.
(925) 267-6853 View (925) 267-6853
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Madison Buchanan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Some areas of particular interest include the treatment of depression and anxiety, of substance use disorders, caring for those who have experienced trauma or displacement, physician mental health, adoption issues, and relationship issues of all varieties.
I work well with individuals who want to understanding the deeper origins of recurrent life problems, and who are committed to meeting weekly or more frequently for therapy. If you are already in quality therapy with another provider, I can support that work with medication consultation at less frequent intervals.
Some areas of particular interest include the treatment of depression and anxiety, of substance use disorders, caring for those who have experienced trauma or displacement, physician mental health, adoption issues, and relationship issues of all varieties.
I work well with individuals who want to understanding the deeper origins of recurrent life problems, and who are committed to meeting weekly or more frequently for therapy. If you are already in quality therapy with another provider, I can support that work with medication consultation at less frequent intervals.
(628) 600-3285 View (628) 600-3285
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John Haupert
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114  (Online Only)
I completed my master's in nursing at Boston College while doing my specialized graduate training at the VA with a focus on PTSD and substance use.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience providing therapy and medication to adults of all ages. I provide non-judgmental care for clients who want to improve their mental health and wellbeing. I am oriented towards the harm-reduction model and feel it is important to meet each client where they are in their individual mental health and wellness journey. My primary areas of interest are in trauma, substance abuse, and in working with the LGBTQ+ community. My other areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addiction, among many other mental health concerns.
I completed my master's in nursing at Boston College while doing my specialized graduate training at the VA with a focus on PTSD and substance use.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience providing therapy and medication to adults of all ages. I provide non-judgmental care for clients who want to improve their mental health and wellbeing. I am oriented towards the harm-reduction model and feel it is important to meet each client where they are in their individual mental health and wellness journey. My primary areas of interest are in trauma, substance abuse, and in working with the LGBTQ+ community. My other areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addiction, among many other mental health concerns.
(628) 232-8613 View (628) 232-8613
Kalia Rothlind
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B, MSN, RN
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94709
I have extensive experience helping individuals with substance use issues and other mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, and eating disorders. Working with clients in a variety of settings such as withdrawal management, residential and outpatient treatment programs has allowed me to help people navigate the various stages of change and recovery. Whether you are seeking mental health care for the first time, are returning to care after time away, or are looking to continue care with a new perspective, I will take a nonjudgemental and therapeutic approach to help you create a path to better health.
I have extensive experience helping individuals with substance use issues and other mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, and eating disorders. Working with clients in a variety of settings such as withdrawal management, residential and outpatient treatment programs has allowed me to help people navigate the various stages of change and recovery. Whether you are seeking mental health care for the first time, are returning to care after time away, or are looking to continue care with a new perspective, I will take a nonjudgemental and therapeutic approach to help you create a path to better health.
(510) 973-4074 View (510) 973-4074
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Lauren Sarah Debski
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078
I also provide counseling, psychotropic medication management, and medication-assisted treatment for substance use.
Are you doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? Have you tried countless times to change a your behavior, such as quitting alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, heroin, methamphetamines, or nicotine? Have you recently left inpatient rehabilitation or an inpatient psychiatric ward and need additional support? Do you feel like your mood, anxiety, and depression are running your life? Do you feel triggered by your past? Making these changes can be extremely difficult and cannot be done alone. My name is Lauren Debski. I am a dual board-certified family and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.
I also provide counseling, psychotropic medication management, and medication-assisted treatment for substance use.
Are you doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? Have you tried countless times to change a your behavior, such as quitting alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, heroin, methamphetamines, or nicotine? Have you recently left inpatient rehabilitation or an inpatient psychiatric ward and need additional support? Do you feel like your mood, anxiety, and depression are running your life? Do you feel triggered by your past? Making these changes can be extremely difficult and cannot be done alone. My name is Lauren Debski. I am a dual board-certified family and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.
(760) 276-6579 View (760) 276-6579
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Justin Roberts
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026  (Online Only)
While I am positioned to offer a LGBTQ+ perspective in my practice, I support clients from all backgrounds in reaching their mental health goals through compassionate, patient-centered care. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, sex-positive counseling, mood disorders, and substance use disorders for adults over 18 years old. I approach all clients with curiosity and an open mind, using psychotherapeutic modalities centered in mindfulness and current evidence-based treatment.
While I am positioned to offer a LGBTQ+ perspective in my practice, I support clients from all backgrounds in reaching their mental health goals through compassionate, patient-centered care. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, sex-positive counseling, mood disorders, and substance use disorders for adults over 18 years old. I approach all clients with curiosity and an open mind, using psychotherapeutic modalities centered in mindfulness and current evidence-based treatment.
(619) 776-3607 View (619) 776-3607
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Justin Key
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Are you looking for personalized mental health treatment? A psychiatrist who cares, listens, and understands? Then it sounds like your needs are why I became a doctor. I strive to help people take control of their mental health by listening to their experience, coming to a mutual understanding about their struggles, and working together to create a comprehensive treatment plan that aligns with their values. My practice, Regeneration Psychiatry, is based in Redondo Beach and we are happy to serve the Greater Los Angeles area.
Are you looking for personalized mental health treatment? A psychiatrist who cares, listens, and understands? Then it sounds like your needs are why I became a doctor. I strive to help people take control of their mental health by listening to their experience, coming to a mutual understanding about their struggles, and working together to create a comprehensive treatment plan that aligns with their values. My practice, Regeneration Psychiatry, is based in Redondo Beach and we are happy to serve the Greater Los Angeles area.
(424) 207-1527 View (424) 207-1527
Rafael Ramos
Physician Assistant, PA
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help you achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering. We want to help you, give us a call.
Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help you achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering. We want to help you, give us a call.
(442) 261-4738 View (442) 261-4738
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M Rameen Ghorieshi
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306
I utilize a number of evidence-based treatments combining specialized psychotherapy modalities and specific medications to help patients with substance use disorders return to full, healthy lives.
I care for patients from the paradigm that mental and physical health are so strongly intertwined that one may not fully achieve either without striving for both. I treat both a vast range of psychiatric conditions and help those who wish to better understand themselves and their relationships. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, whole body health, coping with medical illness, and addiction medicine. I will formulate a customized treatment plan, which may include psychotherapy, medications, and behavioral techniques, to best care for your condition and meet your needs.
I utilize a number of evidence-based treatments combining specialized psychotherapy modalities and specific medications to help patients with substance use disorders return to full, healthy lives.
I care for patients from the paradigm that mental and physical health are so strongly intertwined that one may not fully achieve either without striving for both. I treat both a vast range of psychiatric conditions and help those who wish to better understand themselves and their relationships. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, whole body health, coping with medical illness, and addiction medicine. I will formulate a customized treatment plan, which may include psychotherapy, medications, and behavioral techniques, to best care for your condition and meet your needs.
(650) 204-3479 View (650) 204-3479
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Verve Collaborative Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
I have experience in treating severe mental illness: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, bipolar disorders, major depressive disorder and OCD. I also treat anxiety disorders, including PTSD. ADHD and substance use disorders. By partnering with me, we can evaluate your symptoms and come up with a treatment plan best tailored to your individual needs.
I have experience in treating severe mental illness: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, bipolar disorders, major depressive disorder and OCD. I also treat anxiety disorders, including PTSD. ADHD and substance use disorders. By partnering with me, we can evaluate your symptoms and come up with a treatment plan best tailored to your individual needs.
(402) 656-6347 View (402) 656-6347
Ligaya Resurreccion
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
Thanks for visiting! My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I am an associate provider at Headlands ATS, the leader in addiction psychiatry. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help you achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility - and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering. We want to help you, give us a call.
Thanks for visiting! My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I am an associate provider at Headlands ATS, the leader in addiction psychiatry. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help you achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility - and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering. We want to help you, give us a call.
(442) 200-0449 View (442) 200-0449
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Ani Behrouzi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630  (Online Only)
I have experience in many psychiatric disorders which include, but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, mood disorder, acute crisis, substance use, eating disorders, OCD, ADHD, and trauma related disorders.
By building an empathetic and understanding relationship with my clients, we are able to create long term, sustainable solutions. As medications play a small role in your mental health journey, we will look beyond your symptoms to explore your media use, physical activity level and nutrition as these are all directly tied to our mental health.
I have experience in many psychiatric disorders which include, but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, mood disorder, acute crisis, substance use, eating disorders, OCD, ADHD, and trauma related disorders.
By building an empathetic and understanding relationship with my clients, we are able to create long term, sustainable solutions. As medications play a small role in your mental health journey, we will look beyond your symptoms to explore your media use, physical activity level and nutrition as these are all directly tied to our mental health.
(279) 465-0442 View (279) 465-0442
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Bryan Amaro
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
com) in 2018 and have extensive experience working with substance use disorder, alcoholism, opioid addiction, benzodiazepine addiction, cocaine/crystal meth addiction, cannabis abuse.
I want my patients to know that their concerns are my priority. I care deeply about mental health and take very seriously the trust my patients have in me. You can count on me to be present, focused, and solution oriented during our visits. It's important to me that my patients know I'm a regular person-just like them, and my goal is to use the skills I've learned through my experience in treating mental health conditions.
com) in 2018 and have extensive experience working with substance use disorder, alcoholism, opioid addiction, benzodiazepine addiction, cocaine/crystal meth addiction, cannabis abuse.
I want my patients to know that their concerns are my priority. I care deeply about mental health and take very seriously the trust my patients have in me. You can count on me to be present, focused, and solution oriented during our visits. It's important to me that my patients know I'm a regular person-just like them, and my goal is to use the skills I've learned through my experience in treating mental health conditions.
(858) 264-3622 View (858) 264-3622
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Qyana Griffith
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230  (Online Only)
Dr. Griffith specializes in providing psychiatric care for men and women aged 18 and older. She completed her undergraduate degree from the University of California Irvine, her medical training at Boston University School of Medicine, and completed her postgraduate psychiatry training at the UCLA-San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Program where she served as Chief Resident in her final year of training. She has worked as an attending at the VA and in county mental health facilities. Her clinical interests are psychotic, mood, trauma-related, substance-use, and adjustment disorders.
Dr. Griffith specializes in providing psychiatric care for men and women aged 18 and older. She completed her undergraduate degree from the University of California Irvine, her medical training at Boston University School of Medicine, and completed her postgraduate psychiatry training at the UCLA-San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Program where she served as Chief Resident in her final year of training. She has worked as an attending at the VA and in county mental health facilities. Her clinical interests are psychotic, mood, trauma-related, substance-use, and adjustment disorders.
(747) 281-4565 View (747) 281-4565
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Michael They
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Modesto, CA 95355
Michael They is a board-certified Psychiatric nurse practitioner. He is treating children, adolescent, and adult clients who has Depression, Anxiety Disorders, insomnia, (eg. Panic Disorder, GAD, PTSD, OCD), ADHD, Mood Disorders, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance use disorder and more.
Michael They is a board-certified Psychiatric nurse practitioner. He is treating children, adolescent, and adult clients who has Depression, Anxiety Disorders, insomnia, (eg. Panic Disorder, GAD, PTSD, OCD), ADHD, Mood Disorders, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance use disorder and more.
(628) 345-7949 View (628) 345-7949
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Dr. Reem Libdeh
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104
Welcome! I am a board-certified psychiatrist based in San Francisco, with clinical expertise in eating disorders, addiction medicine, and women’s mental health. I’m passionate about helping patients get to the underlying causes of their distress, using a trauma-informed approach that includes psychotherapy techniques, lifestyle changes, and, when indicated, medications. I also treat mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma disorders, and other psychiatric ailments. I have extensive experience working with high-functioning professionals struggling with their mental health and/or substance use.
Welcome! I am a board-certified psychiatrist based in San Francisco, with clinical expertise in eating disorders, addiction medicine, and women’s mental health. I’m passionate about helping patients get to the underlying causes of their distress, using a trauma-informed approach that includes psychotherapy techniques, lifestyle changes, and, when indicated, medications. I also treat mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma disorders, and other psychiatric ailments. I have extensive experience working with high-functioning professionals struggling with their mental health and/or substance use.
(415) 876-5583 View (415) 876-5583
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Christian Small
Psychiatrist, MD, ABPN, ABFM, ABPM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Escondido, CA 92025
Thanks for visiting! My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. I am the founder of Headlands ATS, a leader in addiction psychiatry. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help you achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering. We want to help you, give us a call.
Thanks for visiting! My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. I am the founder of Headlands ATS, a leader in addiction psychiatry. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help you achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering. We want to help you, give us a call.
(442) 280-7695 View (442) 280-7695
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Eric Alcid
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401
I am a University of Washington and UCSF-trained addiction and general psychiatrist and scientist. I carry a small panel of patients so that I can best deliver comprehensive and personalized care. I specialize in treating complex addiction issues, dual-diagnoses such as ADHD and depression combined with substance use, and behavioral addictions such as gambling. I tailor treatment based on the individual, and I have expertise with both abstinence and harm-reduction approaches to recovery. In designing a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, I consider the most up-to-date evidence-based methods and latest research.
I am a University of Washington and UCSF-trained addiction and general psychiatrist and scientist. I carry a small panel of patients so that I can best deliver comprehensive and personalized care. I specialize in treating complex addiction issues, dual-diagnoses such as ADHD and depression combined with substance use, and behavioral addictions such as gambling. I tailor treatment based on the individual, and I have expertise with both abstinence and harm-reduction approaches to recovery. In designing a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, I consider the most up-to-date evidence-based methods and latest research.
(415) 843-6288 View (415) 843-6288
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Laurie Costa
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008
I pride myself in my empathic and genuine approach to treating the entire mind, body, and spirit of the individual struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, thought and memory issues, as well as child and adolescent mental health.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, an amazing experience for me is to participate and observe an individual improve the quality of their mental health and their life through personalized and collaborative treatment plans that may include medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle educational strategies. I value mental health as a core element in achieving recovery and a meaningful life through the instillation of hope, connection, and empowerment of the individual.
I pride myself in my empathic and genuine approach to treating the entire mind, body, and spirit of the individual struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, thought and memory issues, as well as child and adolescent mental health.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, an amazing experience for me is to participate and observe an individual improve the quality of their mental health and their life through personalized and collaborative treatment plans that may include medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle educational strategies. I value mental health as a core element in achieving recovery and a meaningful life through the instillation of hope, connection, and empowerment of the individual.
(858) 295-7601 View (858) 295-7601
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Thad Matthew Makowski
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248  (Online Only)
Best Psychiatric Care for adults and children same day appointment available if you need help with mental health, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, or substance use, we have a team of highly skilled psychiatrists, nurse practitioners. We use holistic and medication management.
Best Psychiatric Care for adults and children same day appointment available if you need help with mental health, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, or substance use, we have a team of highly skilled psychiatrists, nurse practitioners. We use holistic and medication management.
(424) 395-5846 View (424) 395-5846

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Substance Use Psychiatrists

How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.