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1138 Addiction Counselors found in San Diego
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Mr. Peter J Sanfilippo


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
7020 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA - 92108
161-971-8989    
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William Green, CAADE


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
4283 El Cajon Blvd Ste 115, San Diego, CA - 92105
619-521-1743     619-521-1896
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Mr. Arthur Ray Teodosio Jr., RW2447


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
7020 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA - 92108
619-718-9890    
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Lesslie Armstrong


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3491 Kurtz St Ste 150, San Diego, CA - 92110
619-276-1176    
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Ms. Taryn Stephanie Borsch, ACS INTERN


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3660 Fairmont Avenue, San Diego, CA - 92105
619-521-2250     619-521-5944
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Mr. David Egea


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
16855 Saintsbury Gln Apt 116, San Diego, CA - 92127
760-317-8721    
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Mr. David Muchin, MSW


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3851 Rosecrans St, Suite K08, San Diego, CA - 92110
619-542-4166     619-542-4168
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Cosme Jesus Gomez, CADC-CAS


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1031 25th St, San Diego, CA - 92102
619-232-6454    
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Nadine Marie Goddard


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
4141 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA - 92110
209-861-9393    
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Maria Elena Gonzalez


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3288 El Cajon Blvd Ste 13, San Diego, CA - 92104
619-521-5720    
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Cherish Dorothea Burtson, SUDRC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
701 16th St, San Diego, CA - 92101
619-515-2300    
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Julie Anne Cottle


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3288 El Cajon Blvd Ste 13, San Diego, CA - 92104
619-521-5720     619-521-5728
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Ana Duque


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1127 S 38th St, San Diego, CA - 92113
619-262-4002    
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Lenny Bolton, RADT I


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2970 Market St, San Diego, CA - 92102
619-236-9492    
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Zana Kerr, AMFT SUDCC II


Counselor
3002 Armstrong St, San Diego, CA - 92111
858-933-4981    
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Brisa Yenerise Escobar


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

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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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