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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Alaska

Whether you're navigating alcohol use disorder, drug dependence, or behavioral addiction, Headway's network of 75 providers in Alaska offers personalized care using proven modalities like SMART Recovery, 12-step facilitation, and acceptance-based approaches. Access flexible sessions with support for medication management and recovery planning, all covered by most major insurance plans.

Trina McDonald

Trina McDonald

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“During our sessions you can expect to collaborate with me to work toward your personalized goals to achieve balance and well-being...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alyssa Coogan

Alyssa Coogan

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“Alyssa takes a client-centered approach with a very down-to-earth and straight forward communication style.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Liza Joseph

Liza Joseph

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I always aim to create a safe and trusting space, so you feel free to discuss any type of concern or presenting issue.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Savage

April Savage

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I, the therapist don't provide answers, but guidance on your journey to reach your destination that could be constantly changing and shifting as you evolve in to the you that you always wanted to be.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Richard Gustafson

Richard Gustafson

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I approach customers knowing they may have been traumatized in some way, and my goal is to provide therapy in a manner that is not retraumatizing to them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Ellis

Natalie Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe that when people feel safe enough to be vulnerable without pause, meaningful growth and healing can begin.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Katherine Eyegue-Sandy

Dr. Katherine Eyegue-Sandy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Anchorage, AK


“I don't see you as a diagnosis or a checklist of symptoms. I see a whole person — with a unique story, real strengths, and an incredible capacity to heal and grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Precious Izeagi

Precious Izeagi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alaska


“My goal is to create a welcoming space where you feel heard, respected, supported, and actively involved in your care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tarina McNeil

Tarina McNeil

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alaska


“I've always wanted to understand the person behind the symptoms—their experiences, relationships, challenges, and circumstances that have shaped their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nathan Choi

Nathan Choi

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My work is grounded in a person-centered, Rogers-inspired approach that emphasizes self-acceptance, emotional insight, and authentic growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Craig Smith

Craig Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Juneau, AK


I’ve been a counselor for over forty years and have worked in a variety of settings. That doesn’t make me an expert, just seasoned wood. I have a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, I’m a licensed professional counselor, and a certified substance use counselor. My background has been in both the mental health and substance use treatment fields, which has been a good mix since these issues often go together. I also work with couples when appropriate, especially when relationship stressors are impacting mental health or vice-versa.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Edmore Mangena

Edmore Mangena

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“You can expect genuine acceptance, affirmation, and positive warm regard, yet feel empowered and equipped to tackle your issues as independently as possible.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nick King

Nick King

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


I focus mostly on behavior change. That might be a change from how you think about yourself, relationships, work, or something else. I can help you explore that. My role is to support you in believing that change is possible.

I also work in an open-ended environment. There is no contract or set number of sessions. Therapy should be flexible, and everyone's frequency is different. Most people notice growth within 10 sessions.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Jasmine Allen

Dr. Jasmine Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“The work is both supportive and intentional—balancing reflection with practical steps that help you move forward...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Curtis Tindall

Curtis Tindall

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“He facilitates dialogue to help you gain insight, make choices that benefit you, and promote growth for a happier life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tiffany Kehoe

Tiffany Kehoe

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“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, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Samuel Steinbruegge

Samuel Steinbruegge

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I use EMDR, IFS, CBT, and DBT in a strengths-based, client-centered way to support healing from anxiety, depression, PTSD, gender dysphoria, and beyond—so you can live fully and authentically.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Leindecker

Jacqueline Leindecker

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My goal is to help support you in developing compassion and acceptance through the seasons of life so that you are able to grow into a person you can be proud to be.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abigail Nobles

Abigail Nobles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alaska


Now accepting new patients. Hello, I’m Abigail Nobles, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over six years of experience in psychiatric nursing. My passion lies in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, find emotional balance, and achieve lasting wellness through compassionate, evidence-based care. I provide treatment for adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, and other mental health concerns. My approach is holistic and collaborative, focusing on the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jeffery Neaves

Jeffery Neaves

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


Finding the right therapist matters. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood. My style is conversational, collaborative, and direct, balancing warmth with honesty and practical feedback. I work especially well with individuals impacted by trauma, chronic stress, and moral injury arising from high-responsibility environments, including veterans, first responders, and medical professionals. Many appear highly functional outwardly while privately struggling with anxiety, exhaustion, disrupted sleep, or feeling disconnected from themselves, others, or the lives they once recognized.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Creative, Direct
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Kathryn Defilippi

Dr. Kathryn Defilippi

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I provide humanistic therapy, along with CBT, DBT, solution-focused, and strength-based therapy to help work through these challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ryan Mcguckin

Ryan Mcguckin

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“A compassionate and accepting approach has the power to change our lives. I believe 'Disorders' are just our body's way of pointing us in the direction of change and growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Bonner Dobbs

Bonner Dobbs

Psychologist

Virtual • Alaska


“My goal is not simply to reduce your symptoms but to help you explore new ways of experiencing yourself, the world, and your relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kyra Larson

Kyra Larson

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe that I am here to guide you in your healing journey by building off of your strengths and empowering you to use new skills learned in sessions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amanda Tortorige

Amanda Tortorige

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My greatest strength is relationship building. I want to hear your story, hear where you're coming from, and help you get to where you want to go.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Natalie Purnell

Natalie Purnell

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I am committed to fostering positive change and growth in the lives of those I have the pleasure to support in the pursuit of living their best life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Todd Forsman

Todd Forsman

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or stuck in the same relationship patterns? You may know something needs to change without knowing where to start.

I’m Todd Forsman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years of experience, licensed in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. I offer online therapy for adolescents and adults, including individual, couples, and family sessions. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or family concerns. Together, we can work toward understanding what keeps you stuck and developing practical ways to move forward.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Renee Tong

Renee Tong

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


The population Renee treats are the following: individuals only, age 20+ ; NO COUPLES and NO FAMILIES. Throughout her career, Renee has successfully assisted clients from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of mental health concerns. Her expertise spans various areas, including life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles, Stress and worry, Caregiver stress, PTSD, Trauma, ACOA (Adult Child of Alcoholic or Drug Addict), addictions, Relapse Prevention, Dual Diagnosis, Grief, Shame and Guilt, Abandonment issues, Betrayal, Codependency, Toxic Relationships, Postpartum Depression, and Infertility-informed. By employing a holistic and client-centered approach, Renee fosters a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Renee's therapeutic style combines empathy, active listening, and collaboration, ensuring that each client's unique needs and goals are addressed effectively. She employs evidence-based interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, solution-focused therapy to promote personal insight, resilience, inner child wound work, narrative therapy, attachment style theory method along with client center humanistic approach towards positive change.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jodene Jensen

Jodene Jensen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alaska


“I offer medication management with supportive therapy in a safe, compassionate, and warm space where you are heard and valued.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katherine Robins

Katherine Robins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Palmer, AK


“My approach is collaborative — we'll work together to explore your options and create a plan that empowers you to feel steady, capable, and more like yourself again.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lina Toyos

Lina Toyos

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


I'm Lina, and I'm passionate about empowering individuals on their journey to healing and growth. With a diverse background in hospital social work, outpatient mental health services, and inpatient psychiatric care, I have gained invaluable experience and insights that enable me to support a wide range of clients facing emotional and mental health challenges.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Nicholas Bonacci

Nicholas Bonacci

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe in joyful and authentic counseling relationships that are self-rewarding, and allowing of transformations on the client's schedule of healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Edison Leung

Dr. Edison Leung

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Alaska


My approach to mental health care centers entirely around you. True healing happens when trust, safety, and collaboration come together. Whether you are navigating severe depression, managing long-term anxiety, or recovering from trauma, my goal is to provide a premium, supportive environment where you feel heard and empowered to reclaim a stable, fulfilling life.

As a board-certified adult psychiatrist, I bring unique depth to my clinical practice. I earned both my MD and PhD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, grounding my approach to medication management in advanced scientific research and evidence-based medicine.

My leadership and clinical training within the University of Texas Health System—including roles as Chief Resident, Assistant Medical Director, and Assistant Professor—deeply shaped my view of mental health. Having cared for individuals across institutions like MD Anderson, Memorial Hermann, the Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center, and Maui Memorial Medical Center, I possess the outpatient and inpatient expertise required to manage complex clinical cases with complete confidence.

I provide convenient, high-quality telepsychiatry and virtual care for adults (ages 18 and older) actively located in Texas, California, Hawaii, and Alaska.

Primary Clinical Focus Areas:

  • Mood Disorders: Advanced care for major depression, treatment-resistant depression, and bipolar disorder.
  • Anxiety & Stress: Targeted strategies for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and high-stress professional burnout.
  • Trauma: Compassionate, evidence-based recovery and support for PTSD.

Above all, I believe in partnering with you as a collaborative ally. My practice is a safe, sophisticated space where clinical excellence is a given, and we work together to help you rediscover hope and transformation.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tamara Michaelson

Tamara Michaelson

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


My name is Tami and I am a LCSW in HI, AK, VA, and NV.I live on the island of Molokai and am so grateful to be fishing as much as possible. The ocean is my heaven and I absolutely love feeling the sand between my toes and the fresh ocean water on my skin. I love my two sons, but I love my poodle, Honey Pa'ele , even more. I love providing services using a trauma informed approach along with solution focused therapy. I have a strong background in domestic violence, substance abuse and I support my clients with a trauma informed approach. My goal is for everyone to be their best selves, continuing to grow as change is inevitable.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving Alaska
There are over 73 therapists in Alaska accepting new patients.
73+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 96%Stress management
  • 90%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 99%Cigna
  • 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 52%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
  • 51%United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 4%Haitian Creole
  • 3%French
  • 1%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 96%Online only
  • 4%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 63%Woman
  • 36%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 34%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 22%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 97%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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