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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Alabama

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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Alabama

Struggling with substance use or addictive behaviors? Headway connects you with 255 licensed providers across Alabama who specialize in addiction recovery using evidence-based approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction. Access virtual or in-person sessions with copays as low as $0 through insurance.

Esther Alasa

Esther Alasa

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“When working with my clients the approach I take is different with every client depending on their story.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracy Gay

Tracy Gay

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and solution oriented, helping you explore difficult emotions while building practical strategies that support growth and healing.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Cigna, Aetna,

Tiffany Kehoe

Tiffany Kehoe

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace.”

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Direct, Empowering, Participatory

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Elizabeth Shahid

Elizabeth Shahid

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“Clients can expect to feel more confident in their ability to make decisions to improve their life without a therapist's help.”

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Energetic, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tom Casolaro

Tom Casolaro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1040 Stanton Road, Daphne, AL

“I'm an attentive listener, empathetic, honest, perceptive and supportive. I have a practical, solution and relational oriented approach.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Cigna, Aetna,

Darlene Nicks

Darlene Nicks

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I’ve built a distinct reputation as a "therapist’s therapist." Clinicians, medical professionals, and seasoned helpers trust me because I speak fluent clinical language, skip the superficial fluff, and understand the heavy toll of carrying everyone...”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Challenging, Direct, Holistic

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Anna Fortune

Anna Fortune

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I strive to create an open and supportive environment where you can be honest about your thoughts, emotions, struggles, and experiences without fear of judgment.”

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Twan Dixon

Twan Dixon

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe in therapy clients possess the ability and strengths to achieve concrete tangible goals in their lives.”

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Aja King

Dr. Aja King

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I help high-achieving professionals slow down long enough to understand what is happening beneath the surface.”

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Direct, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Shanton Roberson

Shanton Roberson

Therapist

Virtual • Montgomery, AL


“My goal as a therapist is to provide tools during any season of the life journey, provide support during the healing process, and to help redefine and affirm one's purpose.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Creative, Empowering

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Cigna, Aetna,

Lauren Foster

Lauren Foster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

2100 Southbridge Parkway, Birmingham, AL

“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama who is passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel truly seen and heard.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Cigna, Aetna,

Deana Dopson

Deana Dopson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabaster, AL


I am is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a specialized focus in marriage and relationship counseling, helping couples navigate challenges, strengthen communication, and rebuild deeper, healthier connections. I am also passionate about supporting women through the unique transitions of perimenopause and post-menopause, offering compassionate, informed care during these important stages of life.

I am currently completing my doctorate in psychology, allowing me to further expand my expertise in psychological assessment and evaluation.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Cigna, Aetna,

Percy Ford

Percy Ford

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


Percy Ford, MC, LPC-MHSP established Lighthouse Correctional Counseling and Mental Health Services in 2012 to provide Individual Psychotherapy, Family Counseling, Group Therapy and Couples Counseling to offenders and their families. Mr. Ford earned a BS in Social Work from Tuskegee University in 1997 and graduated from Argosy University School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences in 2007 with a MA in Professional Counseling.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Deanna Hatcher

Deanna Hatcher

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Cigna, Aetna,

Tarmara Holder

Tarmara Holder

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based practices that empower clients to better understand their experiences, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives.”

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Alabama

Number of therapists serving Alabama
There are over 249 therapists in Alabama accepting new patients.
249+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 98%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 85%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 98%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 65%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
  • 52%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 2%Spanish
  • 1%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
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  • 85%Online only
  • 15%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 25%Man
License types
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  • 53%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 40%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
  • 1%Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 46%Family therapy
  • 36%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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