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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Huntsville, AL


Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Huntsville, AL
Whether you're navigating alcohol addiction, drug dependence, or behavioral addictions like gambling or gaming, Huntsville has access to Headway's comprehensive network of treatment-focused providers. Sessions can start as soon as tomorrow, and many patients save up to 75% on care through insurance coverage.
I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of nursing experience, including ED psychiatric crisis care and extensive work with geriatric patients with dementia and their families. I provide behavioral health evaluation, crisis-focused intervention, emotional regulation support, and structured therapeutic exercises for children, teens, adults, and caregivers. My focus includes anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, insomnia, emotional eating, and behavioral patterns affecting weight and functioning.
I do not provide medication management, but I refer patients to prescribing providers and offer clinical recommendations to support continuity of care. My approach centers on assessment, stabilization, and practical behavioral strategies that patients continue at home to reinforce healing.
Thank you, Shannon Lewis, PMHNP-BC, DNP
Hi Y'all! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing for over 21 years. I am specially trained in co-occurring disorders of substance and mental health diagnoses. I love all people and want to help as many people as possible, to heal and move forward towards a healthier happier life. I hope to work with you soon!
Whether you just don't feel like yourself anymore, or your mental health has been a lifelong struggle, I am here and would love to help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of combined experience in counseling. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, personality disorders, and mood disorders.
Hello! My name is Richard Krebs and I've been working with Warrior Wellness Group for the past 8 years. I received my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UAB in 2018 and specialize in trauma therapy. I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Maybe you have been holding it together at work while quietly coming apart at home. Maybe your teenager has changed in ways you do not understand and you are out of ideas. Maybe you have reached a season where the strategies that carried you this far have simply stopped working. I am Claudia Arns-Hall, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama, and I treat each client as if they were my only client. I came to counseling as a second career. For more than twenty years I worked in human resources, training, and leadership development for organizations including State Street, Revlon, and Southern Company, and I served as a human resources director before making the change. Because I felt a calling in my life to assist others, I earned my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, and I also hold an M.S. from Lesley University and a B.S. in Business Administration. For the past four years I have worked at Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services, first as a therapist on the Acute Adult Unit and Patient Intensive Care Unit and now as Clinical Coordinator for the acute unit, where I also train and mentor newer therapists. That is emergency-room-paced behavioral health work, which means very little you bring me will be unfamiliar and none of it will shock me. I have served both adults and adolescents. If you want someone thorough, involved, and genuinely focused on your individual situation rather than on a protocol, that is what I offer.
Thank you for taking this step of therapy. I am here to support you in your journey to healing. I'd like to support you with managing individual and Family concerns. We will utilize healthier coping skills, problem-solving techniques, decision-making tools and individualized effective techniques that serves your unique goals for therapy. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Sharmen Rutherford is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Ketamine Integration Therapist. She is currently accruing hours to earn her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist credential through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and has completed Vital’s Psychedelics Assisted Psychotherapy and Ketamine Integration Therapy Program.
With more than 17 years of professional clinical experience in the counseling field, Sharmen has helped clients facing addiction and substance use disorders, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, depression, eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, self-harm, school pressures, relationship issues, loss and grief. It is her passion to provide college students, young adults, women, and men with the tools and resources that they need to cope and make a better life for themselves.
Sharmen holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Alabama. She has provided mental health services to adolescents and adults for numerous local mental health organizations, including an alternative school, the Alabama Department of Mental Health at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility, two residential substance abuse treatment facilities, and a halfway house.
Sharmen is a former Advisory Board member and a Board of Directors member for 3 years for the Alabama School of Alcohol and other Drug Studies. She is also a former Board of Directors Hospitality Chair and Secretary of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals for the Alabama Chapter.
Launched in June 2018, Sharmen is also the founder of All Things New Counseling Services, LLC located in Johnson City, Tennessee.
I believe healing is a personal journey, and no two paths look the same. My role is to walk alongside you with compassion, support, and practical guidance as you navigate life's challenges, reconnect with yourself, and create lasting, meaningful change. I work with adults through various seasons of change including midlife, pressures of the sandwich generation, dealing with trauma, and relationship/communication challenges, anxiety and depression. I believe these seasons, while often difficult, can also become opportunities for healing, growth, and discovering a renewed sense of purpose.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama, Colorado, and New Jersey with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I feel honored to work with adults 45 and older, supporting them through life transitions and the deep challenges of grief. My style is compassionate and collaborative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Impact Therapy, and person-centered counseling. Together, we focus on building coping skills, strengthening resilience, and creating meaningful change so you can move forward with hope and confidence.
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Huntsville, AL



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 100%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 84%Trauma

- 98%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 67%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
- 45%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 100%English
- 2%Spanish
- 1%Haitian Creole

- 82%Online only
- 18%In-person or online

- 73%Woman
- 27%Man

- 50%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 43%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 2%Licensed Psychologist
- 1%Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

- 100%Individual therapy
- 42%Family therapy
- 36%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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Factors to Consider When Choosing an Addiction Therapist in Huntsville
Finding addiction therapists in Huntsville starts with understanding the kind of support you want. Addiction care can include help with alcohol use, substance use, gambling, gaming, and other behavioral concerns. Some therapists use approaches like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, or harm reduction-informed care. Some people may also work with a prescriber as part of their care team, so it helps to look for a therapist whose training and listed specialties match your needs.
Huntsville has a range of local therapy options, and virtual appointments can make the search broader if office location or schedule is a factor. Recovery often changes over time, so finding a therapist who is nonjudgmental, experienced with addiction care, and clear about their approach can make the first step more practical. As you compare therapists, look at appointment availability, whether they are accepting new clients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading bios can help you understand how each therapist talks about addiction, relapse prevention, family involvement, and session structure before you book.
Addiction therapy in Huntsville can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking, and choose from therapists who are accepting new clients. You can browse profiles, compare fit, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:
* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
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