
Just where you are—that is the place to start. —Pema Chodron
Resources
Psychiatrists
Community Psychiatry. 805-250-2996
Psychologists/LMFT’s
Dr. Julie Daggett. Clinical Psychologist. Central Coast Learning Center. 805-801-9972. Specializing in Autism Spectrum counseling services, child/adolescent psychological evaluations
Steve Kadin, PH.D. 805-546-3774. Addiction/Substance Abuse, Anger, Family Issues.
Michele Simone, LMFT. michele@michelesimone.com. EMDR, trauma, PTSD, body-oriented.
Jessica Irving, LPCC, AT-R. 805-550-6184. Art Therapy and Counseling for children, teens, and adults.
Cheri Love, LMFT Individual and Couples Counseling
Scott Peterson, LMFT. Couples Counseling
Amy Strachan, MD, MPH, 805-400-5687. Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry
Ramona Friedman, Clinical Psychologist, Ph. D., San Luis Obispo Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Center (SLO CBT Center). 805-588-0592
Educational Support/Interventionist:
Sean Dornan. Central Coast Learning Center. 805-234-1908
Mental Health Programs and Treatment Centers
SLO Hotline: 800-783-0607
Transitions Mental Health San Luis Obispo. 805-540-6500
Cottage Outpatient Center of SLO. 805-541-9113
Cottage Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. 805-569-8339
Cottage Residential Center. 805-569-7442
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. 805-682-7111
Balance Treatment Center, San Luis Obispo: 855-414-8100. Residential Treatment Program, Intensive
Outpatient Program, Teen Program, and Testing Programs
SMWG’s (Sierra Mental Wellness Group) SLO Crisis Stabilization Unit. 805-788-2507
RISE. 855-886-7473. Crisis Intervention and Treatment Services for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence, and their loved ones. Individual and Group Counseling offered.