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1138 Addiction Counselors found in San Diego
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Patrick Wallace


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
4104 Delta St, San Diego, CA - 92113
619-264-0141    
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Melissa Carol Gonzalez, SUDRC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3575 Pershing Ave, San Diego, CA - 92104
619-294-4526    
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Lawrence Ross Kivett, RADT


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
4141 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA - 92110
619-393-2000    
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Paige Blades Hanley


Counselor
734 10th Ave, San Diego, CA - 92101
619-239-4663    
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Ramona Leigh Drake, MA, CADC II, CSC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2970 Market St, San Diego, CA - 92102
619-795-1249    
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Jim Polido Joaquin, SUD COUNSELOR


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


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3177 Larkdale Way, San Diego, CA - 92123
559-244-1484    
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Iris Lynete Smith-secord, AII055890518 CADC II


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2410 E St, San Diego, CA - 92102
619-234-3346     619-234-3357
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Steven Welch


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2980 Cedar St, San Diego, CA - 92102
619-239-7370    
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Billy Joe Wayne Turner, RAC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3148 Midway Dr Ste 113, San Diego, CA - 92110
619-363-0853     619-362-9905
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Christopher Matthew Poulin


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2952 Cedar St, San Diego, CA - 92102
619-239-7370    
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James Angiano


Counselor
3132 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA - 92110
619-683-3100    
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Mr. David Allen Walls, MFCC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3969 4th Ave, Suite 203, San Diego, CA - 92103
619-692-0441     619-692-0442
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Colleen Williamson


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


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3132 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA - 92110
619-683-3100    
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Jake Simpkins


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3511 India St, San Diego, CA - 92103
619-294-5760    

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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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