The Crossing Recovery / Medical Leadership
Lawrence V. Tucker, M.D.
Medical Director
Lawrence V. Tucker, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine physician with more than 20 years of experience in medicine. As Medical Director of The Crossing Recovery, he brings clinical expertise, thoughtful leadership, and a commitment to helping individuals find a path toward stability and lasting recovery.
Dr. Tucker earned his Bachelor of Science in Physiological Sciences from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his medical degree from the UCLA School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry residency at UCLA and is board certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine. He is also a Certified Physician Executive and has served in medical leadership roles since 2006.
Throughout his career, Dr. Tucker has cared for people experiencing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring challenges. His experience spans outpatient, hospital, correctional, and veterans' health settings, where he has provided psychiatric care, developed treatment programs, and guided clinical teams.
Dr. Tucker believes every individual is unique and deserves to be treated with their own history, experiences, strengths, and goals in mind. There is no single approach that works for everyone, and he does not believe in cookie-cutter treatment. Instead, he works with each person and their clinical team to develop a plan that reflects their needs and evolves as they progress.
His approach combines evidence-based psychiatric care with compassion, honest communication, and respect. When appropriate, treatment may include medication alongside therapy and attention to physical and emotional well-being.
At The Crossing Recovery, Dr. Tucker works with the clinical team to support individuals receiving partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment. He values connection and structure and hopes to help people move from crisis toward stability. Above all, he believes every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported as they build a healthier future.