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Christian Small
Psychiatrist, MD, ABPN, ABFM, ABPM
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215 South Hickory Street, STE 114, Escondido, CA 92025
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Thanks for visiting! My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. I am the founder of Headlands ATS, a leader in addiction psychiatry. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help you achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering. We want to help you, give us a call.
Our team is passionate about providing high quality addiction medicine and psychiatric services to individuals in the community, and we offer both office-based and telehealth options. We accept some private insurance plans and medicare. Our out-of-pocket fees are affordable and can we can help facilitate submitting your out-of-network insurance claims.
Many people avoid seeking treatment related to feelings of shame. We know from experience that an ethos of inclusiveness and non-judgement moves individuals toward treatment, and ultimately, lasting changes that improve quality of life. We want to assist you in on your journey back to health.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $215
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Alignment Health Plan
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Elevance
- Medicare
- Optum
- Regal Medical Group
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Christian Small
Psychiatrist, MD, ABPN, ABFM, ABPM
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: California / A120383 Christian Small
- In Practice for 9 Years
- Board Certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Membership with American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry 2022
- Certificate from American Board of Preventative Medicine (Addiction Medicine) Board Certification / 2018
- University of Hawaii, Doctor of Medicine, Graduated 2010
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Medical Detox
- Dual Diagnosis
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Relapse
- Depression
- Detox, Residential and IOP/PHP levels of care
- Drug Abuse
- Medication Management
- Substance Treatment Programs
- Substance Use
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
I also speak
Samoan
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
I also speak
Samoan
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Location
Primary Location
Headlands Addiction Treatment Services
215 South Hickory Street
STE 114
Escondido, CA 92025
(442) 280-7695Email me
Nearby Areas
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Christian Small
Psychiatrist, MD, ABPN, ABFM, ABPM