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1166 Addiction Counselors found in San Diego
male counselor

David Robert Thomas


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
7625 Mesa College Dr Ste 115b, San Diego, CA - 92111
858-277-4933    
female counselor

Miss Griselda Leal-tejada, SUDRC I


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
4930 Naples St, San Diego, CA - 92110
619-269-8969    
male counselor

Michael Thor Hook


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
4161 Marlborough Ave, San Diego, CA - 92105
619-282-7274    
female counselor

Erika Mann Harju


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
4974 El Cajon Blvd, Suite A, San Diego, CA - 92115
619-286-4600     619-286-0060
female counselor

Ms. Aja Renee Bordonaro


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3594 4th Ave, San Diego, CA - 92103
619-296-1151     619-296-6218
female counselor

Ms. Vivien Lee-david


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3767 Central Ave, San Diego, CA - 92105
619-584-4010    
male counselor

Marcellin Adams


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2970 Market St, San Diego, CA - 92102
619-236-9492    
female counselor

Judith Marie Young, SUDRC 11732


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3340 Kemper St Ste 105, San Diego, CA - 92110
619-523-8121    
female counselor

Belinda Ann Newsom, SUDCC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3491 Kurtz St Ste 150, San Diego, CA - 92110
619-320-2404    
female counselor

Jessica Vanessa Vazquez Tames


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1045 9th Ave # 330, San Diego, CA - 92101
619-235-2600    
female counselor

Lydia E. Lopez


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3340 Kemper St Ste 105, San Diego, CA - 92110
619-523-8121    
male counselor

Angel Santana Cabanillas Deleon, SUDRC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1733 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA - 92105
619-263-0433     619-263-3992
male counselor

Thomas Ballard


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2516 A St, San Diego, CA - 92102
619-547-4781    
female counselor

Coty Marie Sparks


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1750 5th Ave, San Diego, CA - 92101
619-515-2588    
female counselor

Tanja Skousen, SUDRC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
4125 Alpha St, San Diego, CA - 92113
619-266-0166    
female counselor

Isabela Yuki Yasuda


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3539 College Ave, San Diego, CA - 92115
619-818-3788    

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About Addiction Counselors: Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions. Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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