Substance Use Therapists in San Diego, CA
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? Maybe you’re juggling anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma, or major life transitions. On the outside, you may appear to be managing, but inside you feel emotionally exhausted or unsure how to break long-standing patterns. If you’re looking for a safe, supportive space to be honest, gain insight, and create real change, you’re in the right place. The goal isn’t just symptom relief, but deeper emotional balance, healthier relationships, and a more intentional, connected way of living.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? Maybe you’re juggling anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma, or major life transitions. On the outside, you may appear to be managing, but inside you feel emotionally exhausted or unsure how to break long-standing patterns. If you’re looking for a safe, supportive space to be honest, gain insight, and create real change, you’re in the right place. The goal isn’t just symptom relief, but deeper emotional balance, healthier relationships, and a more intentional, connected way of living.
You want to make peace with your past and enjoy the life you’ve built for yourself , but deep down you feel “not enough” and find yourself so overwhelmed that you are just going through the motions. You become irritable “for no reason” and your emotions often get the best of you, making you feel like a horrible person and impacting your relationships. Social interactions leave you exhausted from masking your feelings and overanalyzing everything you said or did. You often think to yourself "Is there something wrong with me?" and you have a sense that painful experiences from your past still affect your life today.
You want to make peace with your past and enjoy the life you’ve built for yourself , but deep down you feel “not enough” and find yourself so overwhelmed that you are just going through the motions. You become irritable “for no reason” and your emotions often get the best of you, making you feel like a horrible person and impacting your relationships. Social interactions leave you exhausted from masking your feelings and overanalyzing everything you said or did. You often think to yourself "Is there something wrong with me?" and you have a sense that painful experiences from your past still affect your life today.
I have worked in several areas of mental health care and have truly found my purpose and passion in assisting those who struggle with trauma and/or addiction. I understand how trauma has been locked within the psyche and having an individual feel as though they are stuck within themselves. I understand that addiction was a solution to several problems at the time because it allowed relief but in reality it only masked the underlying issues. My goal for each of my clients is to have them recognize their own strengths and abilities so they may continue or begin to live meaningful lives.
I have worked in several areas of mental health care and have truly found my purpose and passion in assisting those who struggle with trauma and/or addiction. I understand how trauma has been locked within the psyche and having an individual feel as though they are stuck within themselves. I understand that addiction was a solution to several problems at the time because it allowed relief but in reality it only masked the underlying issues. My goal for each of my clients is to have them recognize their own strengths and abilities so they may continue or begin to live meaningful lives.
I specialize in trauma, eating disorders, and substance use, with a harm reduction approach that meets you where you are.
Are you someone who feels stuck—caught between wanting things to change and not knowing how to move forward? Maybe you’re functioning on the outside while feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or at odds with your body on the inside. You might notice patterns around food, exercise, relationships, or self-criticism that you understand logically, yet still feel hard to shift. If you’ve experienced trauma, chronic stress, or pressure to “hold it together,” it can make sense that your nervous system is doing its best to protect you, even when it feels limiting.
I specialize in trauma, eating disorders, and substance use, with a harm reduction approach that meets you where you are.
Are you someone who feels stuck—caught between wanting things to change and not knowing how to move forward? Maybe you’re functioning on the outside while feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or at odds with your body on the inside. You might notice patterns around food, exercise, relationships, or self-criticism that you understand logically, yet still feel hard to shift. If you’ve experienced trauma, chronic stress, or pressure to “hold it together,” it can make sense that your nervous system is doing its best to protect you, even when it feels limiting.
Hi there, I'm Jadelyn, a licensed marriage and family therapist. My experience includes working with cases involving trauma, childhood abuse, domestic violence, mood disorder, family conflict, depression, and anxiety. I have worked with both men and women who face the challenges that come with infertility, loss, pregnancy, and the postpartum year. I gained tremendous exposure to crisis intervention and worked as a member of a crisis intervention team. I have training in CBT, DBT, SFT, and Trauma Informed that have been proven to be effective that prioritize a client’s individual experience and the client/therapist.
Hi there, I'm Jadelyn, a licensed marriage and family therapist. My experience includes working with cases involving trauma, childhood abuse, domestic violence, mood disorder, family conflict, depression, and anxiety. I have worked with both men and women who face the challenges that come with infertility, loss, pregnancy, and the postpartum year. I gained tremendous exposure to crisis intervention and worked as a member of a crisis intervention team. I have training in CBT, DBT, SFT, and Trauma Informed that have been proven to be effective that prioritize a client’s individual experience and the client/therapist.
My approach is culturally sensitive, recognizing and acknowledging the cultural background of my clients. This inclusivity guides me in adopting strategies that are both sensitive and effective in meeting the unique needs of each individual. My psychotherapy style is characterized by empathy, rationality, and a relational focus. I emphasize the examination of feelings and thoughts by addressing stuck patterns and engaging in collaborative exploration with clients to facilitate behavioral changes. Additionally, I believe in the individual's capacity for change and trust that they possess answers within themselves.
My approach is culturally sensitive, recognizing and acknowledging the cultural background of my clients. This inclusivity guides me in adopting strategies that are both sensitive and effective in meeting the unique needs of each individual. My psychotherapy style is characterized by empathy, rationality, and a relational focus. I emphasize the examination of feelings and thoughts by addressing stuck patterns and engaging in collaborative exploration with clients to facilitate behavioral changes. Additionally, I believe in the individual's capacity for change and trust that they possess answers within themselves.
As a clinical psychologist specializing in mental health and substance use assessments, my goal is to help you make informed decisions with confidence and feel empowered on your path forward.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in San Diego, primarily working as a staff Psychologist at the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as an Assistant. Clinical Professor at UC San Diego Dept. of Psychiatry. I have particular expertise in PTSD, Addictions, and veteran mental health, and am available to provide expert testimony in select legal cases.
As a clinical psychologist specializing in mental health and substance use assessments, my goal is to help you make informed decisions with confidence and feel empowered on your path forward.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in San Diego, primarily working as a staff Psychologist at the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as an Assistant. Clinical Professor at UC San Diego Dept. of Psychiatry. I have particular expertise in PTSD, Addictions, and veteran mental health, and am available to provide expert testimony in select legal cases.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe you are in the driver’s seat of your life, though challenges like family dynamics, bullying, substances, depression, trauma, anxiety, relationships, parenting, career, finances, and personal struggles can create obstacles. My goal is to help you build awareness and create solutions to overcome them. I’m trained in CBT, certified in DBT, and Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe you are in the driver’s seat of your life, though challenges like family dynamics, bullying, substances, depression, trauma, anxiety, relationships, parenting, career, finances, and personal struggles can create obstacles. My goal is to help you build awareness and create solutions to overcome them. I’m trained in CBT, certified in DBT, and Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I am an LMFT and a substance use counselor with extensive personal and professional experience in addiction.
Being addicted to alcohol or drugs is like being in a dark pit where you do not know what is up and what is down. It is cold and lonely, and you can feel hopeless about finding any escape. Being the family member of a loved one who is struggling with addiction is scary and can leave you sad and in a constant state of uncertainty. You are always asking yourself why is your loved one pushing aside the life ring you toss out and grabbing the anchor of drugs and alcohol over and over and over again. You see they are drowning and feel you cannot save them. Addiction is insidious, but there are paths to recovery.
I am an LMFT and a substance use counselor with extensive personal and professional experience in addiction.
Being addicted to alcohol or drugs is like being in a dark pit where you do not know what is up and what is down. It is cold and lonely, and you can feel hopeless about finding any escape. Being the family member of a loved one who is struggling with addiction is scary and can leave you sad and in a constant state of uncertainty. You are always asking yourself why is your loved one pushing aside the life ring you toss out and grabbing the anchor of drugs and alcohol over and over and over again. You see they are drowning and feel you cannot save them. Addiction is insidious, but there are paths to recovery.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, substance use, self-esteem and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about serving college students and young adults (ages 18-35). Are you feeling overwhelmed, chaotic, stuck, and purposeless? Asking yourself questions like “Who am I?” and “What do I want my life to look like?” I understand the unique challenges young adults face. Therapy can be a helpful platform to ease emotional burden and increase balance and fulfillment in life. I want to work alongside you towards pursuing a life that inspires you as you become your favorite version of yourself.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, substance use, self-esteem and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about serving college students and young adults (ages 18-35). Are you feeling overwhelmed, chaotic, stuck, and purposeless? Asking yourself questions like “Who am I?” and “What do I want my life to look like?” I understand the unique challenges young adults face. Therapy can be a helpful platform to ease emotional burden and increase balance and fulfillment in life. I want to work alongside you towards pursuing a life that inspires you as you become your favorite version of yourself.
Whether dealing with personal dilemmas or relational challenges, everybody needs a safe space to pause and be heard. I’m here to offer you this space of comfort and support, to help gently unravel what is troubling your mind, one thread at a time.
Naturally interested in the intersections of culture, family, and identity, together we will explore the many layers that make up your own unique world. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples, specializing in trauma work. I am also experienced in anxiety, grief & loss, substance abuse, and interpersonal issues.
Whether dealing with personal dilemmas or relational challenges, everybody needs a safe space to pause and be heard. I’m here to offer you this space of comfort and support, to help gently unravel what is troubling your mind, one thread at a time.
Naturally interested in the intersections of culture, family, and identity, together we will explore the many layers that make up your own unique world. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples, specializing in trauma work. I am also experienced in anxiety, grief & loss, substance abuse, and interpersonal issues.
I work with and advocate for patients with substance use disorders providing both clinicians and a clinical case manager to help patients and family members access resources.
I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are creative yet highly anxious and depressed. Innovators find an improved capacity to create with informed anxiety management. I am a harm reductionist who embraces the belief that addiction is a brain disease and not a character defect and that persons with addictive illness need more clinically-informed care. I support authenticity for both the client and the therapist, understanding that little can hurt us when we are at peace with the truth of our own stories.
I work with and advocate for patients with substance use disorders providing both clinicians and a clinical case manager to help patients and family members access resources.
I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are creative yet highly anxious and depressed. Innovators find an improved capacity to create with informed anxiety management. I am a harm reductionist who embraces the belief that addiction is a brain disease and not a character defect and that persons with addictive illness need more clinically-informed care. I support authenticity for both the client and the therapist, understanding that little can hurt us when we are at peace with the truth of our own stories.
My ideal client is someone who is navigating challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, or life transitions. They may also struggle with relationship concerns or unhealthy coping patterns. What they are looking for is a safe, supportive space where they feel understood and not judged.
As a retired U.S. Marine Veteran with 20 years of service, I bring a unique perspective, especially when working with military families and veterans. I use a compassionate, culturally responsive approach grounded in evidence-based techniques to help clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and toward lasting change.
My ideal client is someone who is navigating challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, or life transitions. They may also struggle with relationship concerns or unhealthy coping patterns. What they are looking for is a safe, supportive space where they feel understood and not judged.
As a retired U.S. Marine Veteran with 20 years of service, I bring a unique perspective, especially when working with military families and veterans. I use a compassionate, culturally responsive approach grounded in evidence-based techniques to help clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and toward lasting change.
I have meaningful experience helping adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next steps can be exhausting. Whether you’re facing self-doubt, low self-worth, or navigating new roles in life, it’s easy to lose sight of your strengths and feel stuck sometimes. I help adults struggling with anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Together, we can work to build your confidence, manage anxiety, and help you embrace change with resilience and hope. You deserve to feel present, empowered, and connected to what truly matters.
I have meaningful experience helping adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next steps can be exhausting. Whether you’re facing self-doubt, low self-worth, or navigating new roles in life, it’s easy to lose sight of your strengths and feel stuck sometimes. I help adults struggling with anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Together, we can work to build your confidence, manage anxiety, and help you embrace change with resilience and hope. You deserve to feel present, empowered, and connected to what truly matters.
I have had the privilege of helping people work through a wide variety of emotional, interpersonal and addiction issues for more than 24 years. By listening closely and helping clients learn to listen to themselves, I can help challenge false beliefs, learn effective life balance skills, overcome self defeating behaviors and develop more intimacy and joy in their lives.
I have had the privilege of helping people work through a wide variety of emotional, interpersonal and addiction issues for more than 24 years. By listening closely and helping clients learn to listen to themselves, I can help challenge false beliefs, learn effective life balance skills, overcome self defeating behaviors and develop more intimacy and joy in their lives.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
Our connections and relationships with self and others play a pivotal role in finding meaning. Relationships can be rewarding and love filled and can also be lonely and overwhelming. As a couples therapist using the Gottman Method framework, I help individuals find connection through identifying their needs, wants and fears. It’s my goal to work collaboratively together to create an experience that is comforting and beneficial, my hope is for you to find growth and wholeness. I bring a combination of motivational interviewing, trauma based and solution focused approaches in addition to evidence-based tools from the Gottman Method.
Our connections and relationships with self and others play a pivotal role in finding meaning. Relationships can be rewarding and love filled and can also be lonely and overwhelming. As a couples therapist using the Gottman Method framework, I help individuals find connection through identifying their needs, wants and fears. It’s my goal to work collaboratively together to create an experience that is comforting and beneficial, my hope is for you to find growth and wholeness. I bring a combination of motivational interviewing, trauma based and solution focused approaches in addition to evidence-based tools from the Gottman Method.
Whether you're facing burnout, anxiety, challenges with substance use, or navigating a difficult life change, support is available.
I offer short-term, solution-focused therapy rooted in ACT, with a history of work in EMDR, CBT and CPT. When we connect, you can expect a warm, inviting and safe atmosphere where you can explore who you are.
Whether you're facing burnout, anxiety, challenges with substance use, or navigating a difficult life change, support is available.
I offer short-term, solution-focused therapy rooted in ACT, with a history of work in EMDR, CBT and CPT. When we connect, you can expect a warm, inviting and safe atmosphere where you can explore who you are.
I have over 15 years of experience helping adults and teens with substance use and addiction challenges.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, BPD, PTSD, ADHD or addiction? These are some of the areas I specialize in. I believe therapy can help you find the solutions you need to move forward to have a happier life. I tailor my therapy approach to you based on what has and has not worked for you in the past. Together we will set therapy goals to help you remove present barriers, suffering and emotional pain and learn skills so you can live your life to your upmost potential.
I have over 15 years of experience helping adults and teens with substance use and addiction challenges.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, BPD, PTSD, ADHD or addiction? These are some of the areas I specialize in. I believe therapy can help you find the solutions you need to move forward to have a happier life. I tailor my therapy approach to you based on what has and has not worked for you in the past. Together we will set therapy goals to help you remove present barriers, suffering and emotional pain and learn skills so you can live your life to your upmost potential.
My clients come in with anxiety, trauma, identity questions, or relationship issues. They are intelligent, capable, and often exhausted from holding it together. They may understand their patterns intellectually, but struggle to shift them in practice. They come to therapy to find a new perspective and to help identify the best path to becoming the person they want to be.
My clients come in with anxiety, trauma, identity questions, or relationship issues. They are intelligent, capable, and often exhausted from holding it together. They may understand their patterns intellectually, but struggle to shift them in practice. They come to therapy to find a new perspective and to help identify the best path to becoming the person they want to be.
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Substance Use Therapists
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.