Dr. Larissa Mooney, MD

Dr. Larissa Mooney, MD

Addiction Specialist
CA
I am a board-certified addiction psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. I previously served as Professor and Director of the Addiction Psychiatry Division at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where I led substance use disorder treatment programs across UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. In 2026, I joined the Medical University of South Carolina as a Professor and Director of the Addiction Sciences Division in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Across my academic roles, I have remained dedicated to clinical service, teaching, and research aimed at advancing effective treatment approaches for substance use disorders in diverse healthcare settings. I earned my B.S. from Cornell University and my M.D. from SUNY Downstate Medical Center. I completed my psychiatry residency at New York University and a fellowship in addiction psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. I am a Past President of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and a Distinguished Fellow of both the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and AAAP.

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About Dr. Larissa Mooney

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Larissa Mooney

I am a board-certified addiction psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. I previously served as Professor and Director of the Addiction Psychiatry Division at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where I led substance use disorder treatment programs across UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. In 2026, I joined the Medical University of South Carolina as a Professor and Director of the Addiction Sciences Division in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Across my academic roles, I have remained dedicated to clinical service, teaching, and research aimed at advancing effective treatment approaches for substance use disorders in diverse healthcare settings. I earned my B.S. from Cornell University and my M.D. from SUNY Downstate Medical Center. I completed my psychiatry residency at New York University and a fellowship in addiction psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. I am a Past President of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and a Distinguished Fellow of both the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and AAAP.

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Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prenuptial Counseling
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Addiction Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - SUNY Downstate Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Fellowship in Addiction Medicine
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Residency in Psychiatry

NPI number

1942238282

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Dr. Larissa Mooney is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Addiction Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Larissa Mooney?

Dr. Larissa Mooney frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Larissa Mooney on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Larissa Mooney speak?

Dr. Larissa Mooney speaks English.

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