Stopping Smoking therapists in San Diego, CA
Browse Stopping Smoking therapists in San Diego, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Smoking
Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
Quitting smoking involves more than breaking a habit. Nicotine may have become connected to stress relief, emotional comfort, daily routines, and deeply conditioned triggers. Understanding these patterns can make change feel more manageable and sustainable.
I provide compassionate, practical support to help clients identify triggers, manage cravings, strengthen motivation, and develop healthier coping strategies. When appropriate, I integrate CBT, mindfulness, and hypnotherapy to support behavioral change. Therapy can also complement guidance from medical providers and evidence-based smoking-cessation resources, helping you move forward without shame and with greater confidence.
26 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Smoking
Balance Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Quitting smoking is tough—but you don’t have to do it alone. With over 17 years of nursing experience, Douglas Ludington, FNP-BC, helps patients create practical, personalized plans to finally break free from tobacco. Through telehealth visits, Doug offers medication options, encouragement, and accountability to make every step more manageable.
Whether you’ve tried before or are just starting, Doug meets you where you are—supporting your health, your goals, and your future smoke-free life.
31 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Smoking
Charles I. Flores, Vital Puma Integral Recovery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LAADC-S, MAC, CCMHC
I am trained and nationally certified for smoking cessation treatment.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Smoking
Chris Doorley
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT, MA
Smoking cessation, like most substance use habits, is about finding out what drives cravings, and how to minimize and manage cravings without picking up again every time they arise. Essentially, I approach this the same way I do meditation— practice noticing what you notice so you can then practice responding thoughtfully, not reacting impulsively; responsiveness replaces reactivity... with a little practice.
8 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA
Smoking
Stuart Hellebrand, M.S., C.Ht.
Hypnotherapist
We've all heard the statement that "smoking kills". At the same time, many of us know someone who has fallen victim to damaging health consequences related to nicotine addiction. Hypnotherapy has proven to be a very successful modality at helping relevant clients become ex-smokers. A former client said it best when writing me the following: “You saved my life by helping me become a non-smoker. It sounds strange to say but I feel like I have two fathers: the one who first gave me life, and the one who gave me the rest of my life.” ~ Jim W.
59 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA
Stopping Smoking therapists in San Diego, CA Statistics
Stopping Smoking therapists in San Diego, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $223 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (52%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (48%), and Hypnotherapy (48%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$223
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 45% |
Female |
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| 44% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
Online Only |
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| 33% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 52% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 48% | Hypnotherapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 33% | Gestalt Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Men |
| 67% | LGBTQ+ |
| 62% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 62% | Women |
| 57% | Buddhist |