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1167 Addiction Counselors found in San Diego
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Alex Chapman, REGISTERED AOD COUNS


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
7545 Metropolitan Dr, San Diego, CA - 92108
619-718-9890     619-718-9897
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Harveen Gill Singh


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
8898 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste H, San Diego, CA - 92123
858-715-1211    
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Ruth Vela-jimenez


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1315 25th St, San Diego, CA - 92102
619-233-0067     619-233-3990
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Elizabeth Nichols, M.S.,CATC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3340 Kemper St Ste 103, San Diego, CA - 92110
619-224-1673     619-224-2538
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Alexis Lovell, CADC II


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3645 Ruffin Rd, Suite 100, San Diego, CA - 92123
858-384-6284     858-384-6453
male counselor

Mr. Gregory Scott Haynes


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
6693 Convoy Ct, San Diego, CA - 92111
858-505-0228     858-505-9349
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Mr. Delano Homer Sandusky Jr.


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3969 4th Ave, Suite 203, San Diego, CA - 92103
619-550-3420    
female counselor

Lori Sutton, CATC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3940 Home Ave, San Diego, CA - 92105
619-262-8000    
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Saleem Malik


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


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3288 El Cajon Blvd Ste 13, San Diego, CA - 92104
619-521-5720    
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Gerald Johnsen


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
4141 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA - 92110
619-393-2000    
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Sierra Sandoval Academia, SUDRC 16935


Counselor
8775 Aero Dr Ste 333, San Diego, CA - 92123
858-384-7035    
male counselor

Alex Lindover


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2980 Cedar St, San Diego, CA - 92102
619-239-7370    
female counselor

Diana Tinajero


Counselor
4660 Viewridge Ave Unit 100, San Diego, CA - 92123
858-877-8716     858-877-8716
male counselor

Mr. Steven Earl Thomas, CAS


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
9465 Farnham St, San Diego, CA - 92123
858-573-2600     858-573-5144

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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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