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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Mesa, AZ

Recovery from addiction in Mesa is supported through talk therapy and medication management with providers specializing in detoxification support, cravings management, and dual diagnosis treatment. Headway offers virtual and in-person sessions designed to help you build sustainable sobriety.

Troy Fulton

Troy Fulton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“My mission is to help my patients navigate life's ups and downs, as we all need support to overcome various challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amelia Napier

Amelia Napier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I recognize that these two aspects of well-being are deeply interconnected, and I aim to advocate for a holistic approach to health in my professional work.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bryan Brown

Bryan Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“Therapy with me feels like two humans sitting together, honestly exploring what hurts, what's getting in the way, and what you want your life to look like instead.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jennifer Muhammad

Dr. Jennifer Muhammad

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • Tempe, AZ


“With an in-depth knowledge of two specialties, she uses a warm, holistic approach that aims to help you overcome life's mental and emotional stressors.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kellie Snyder

Kellie Snyder

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I don't just treat symptoms. I treat you. Sleep, stress, nutrition, physical health, and daily life all shape how you feel, so we look at all of it.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Sawyer

Sharon Sawyer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I am thorough and detailed in my assessments. I employ a detailed history and look at other factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Liana Flores

Liana Flores

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Tempe, AZ


“This practice was created for people who have been living with pain or illness and are still waiting to feel better... and still know something is being missed.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Ivy Attobra

Dr. Ivy Attobra

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.9 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“My goal is for you to leave your first appointment feeling heard, informed, supported, and confident about your next steps.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Beatrice Peterson

Beatrice Peterson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 2.8 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“Guided by a deep passion for whole-person wellness, Bea strives to walk alongside individuals facing mental health challenges, offering care that is both holistic and highly individualized.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lisa Medeiros

Lisa Medeiros

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


“I take a trauma-informed, collaborative approach to therapy and focus on helping you make real, practical changes in your life—not just gain insight.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Aaron Hallstrom

Dr. Aaron Hallstrom

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“My approach blends rigorous, evidence-based strategy with genuine warmth—and enough humor to remind us that being human is messy work.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joy Mrowiec

Joy Mrowiec

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“My approach incorporates a variety of evidence based strategies, customized to your unique needs, to help you achieve your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica Miller

Dr. Jessica Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I practice from a client-centered, strengths-based perspective, honoring each person's unique experiences and inherent capacity for growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Canybec Sulayman

Canybec Sulayman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I founded Horizon Peak Health for people seeking a careful diagnostic evaluation or second opinion, especially when ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep, medications, and medical conditions overlap.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Parker

Lori Parker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Mesa, AZ


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I obtained by Associates degree in Nursing at Penn Valley College in Kansas City Missouri in 2001. I completed my Masters of Science in Psychiatric nursing in 2020. I have 23 years of nursing experience in a variety of areas, both medical and neuro-psychiatry. I have experience with young adults to geriatric populations.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacey Leija

Stacey Leija

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“My clinical focus is working with adults who have learned to function through stress, responsibility, or past adversity, yet feel internally overwhelmed, disconnected, or find themselves shutting down under pressure.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Porter

Ryan Porter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I aim to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alicia Shields

Alicia Shields

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.9 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I provide psychiatric care (medication management) to my patients. I am not currently accepting therapy only patients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Adlin Morales Aguilu

Adlin Morales Aguilu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • Chandler, AZ


BEYOND TALK THERAPY

Adlin Morales-Aguilú is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and Psychological Advisor with over 18 years of clinical experience helping high-functioning individuals restore emotional stability, relational health, and personal clarity.

She works with professionals, leaders, and individuals navigating complex personal challenges including:

• trauma and unresolved emotional wounds

• sex addiction and intimacy disruption

• burnout and leadership fatigue

• depression and anxiety

• grief and major life transitions

• relational conflict and communication breakdown

• boundary and identity struggles

Many of Adlin’s clients are high-responsibility individuals who carry significant emotional weight while maintaining demanding careers, leadership roles, or public visibility.

While they may appear strong externally, internally they may be navigating exhaustion, relational strain, emotional disconnection, or unresolved trauma.

Adlin provides a confidential, highly professional therapeutic environment where clients can safely address these deeper challenges and move toward sustainable healing and personal restoration.

Her work focuses not only on symptom relief but on deep psychological repair, emotional regulation, and long-term personal transformation.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kirsten Hernandez

Kirsten Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5 mi away • Tempe, AZ


“I am passionate about creating a safe and steady space for teens, young adults, and couples who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Energetic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Seol Ki

Seol Ki

Therapist

In-person • 5.1 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I provide a compassionate, affirming space where clients can explore their emotions, develop resilient coping strategies, and cultivate self-awareness and self-acceptance.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Edward Leyba

Edward Leyba

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“My goal is to create a welcoming and non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing openly.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Deepa Saha

Deepa Saha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I have always had a special interest in mental health and psychology. I can relate to people and listen to their concerns in a very empathetic manner.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jason Willyerd

Jason Willyerd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • Mesa, AZ


I have many years of experience in the counseling field and care deeply for every patient. I have training in Trauma and PTSD as well as OCD. I have experience with crises work and Dealing with Addiction and sexual behaviors. I deal a lot with issues around esteem and depression and anxiety.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer Anderson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.9 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“As a former teacher and a parent of ADHD children, I understand the struggle of working with challenging kids and teens.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Sally Brown

Dr. Sally Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I believe in working with clients as partners in empowering them to achieve their healthy happy state of being.”
Substance use / addiction, Eating disorders, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Teresa Burt

Teresa Burt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Chandler, AZ


“I am very welcoming and love to help others transform their lives into what they want for themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Charity Ukwuoma

Charity Ukwuoma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.7 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, chronic stress, and emotional dysregulation, often alongside physical health concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Wade Cordell

Wade Cordell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I believe each person holds their own inner wisdom for healing and growth, and my role is to walk alongside you as you find it.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, Men's issues
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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John McLean

John McLean

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“With over 14 years of experience and specialized training as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), I create a safe, judgement-free space where healing can begin.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Men's issues, Stress management, Trauma
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. David Weibel

Dr. David Weibel

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 7.6 mi away • Scottsdale, AZ


Create and live the meaning of your life, whether by improving relationships, thriving within your career, enduring struggle, or saying goodbye. We can help you overcome limiting beliefs or patterns. We can help you embrace new perspectives and solve the problems that need solving. We can help you transcend any setbacks you have experienced, and determine how you can best serve others. Therapy does not have to be rigid; humor is encouraged. We can have fun while applying the best techniques psychology has produced.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Burgess

Amanda Burgess

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Chandler, AZ


“She works collaboratively with her patients minimizing the number of medications and tests they endure with the ultimate goal being their contentness and happiness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Uche Ike

Dr. Uche Ike

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I take an integrative approach to mental health, looking at both the psychological and physical sides of well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joy House

Joy House

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • Chandler, AZ


My name is Joy House. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been seeing patients for 17 years. I am a native of Washington State and have enjoyed my relocation to the beautiful state of Arizona. I bring experience, education, fun, and teamwork to the therapeutic process.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Venessa Thompson

Venessa Thompson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


My approach to care integrates psychotherapy with medication management. I provide therapy for patients whose psychiatric medications I also manage, allowing for a coordinated and personalized treatment plan that supports both emotional and medical aspects of mental health.

With over 20 years of experience as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and now as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I am deeply committed to delivering compassionate, comprehensive care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. My approach integrates physical and mental health to support the whole person.

I specialize in:

  • Mental health evaluations and medication management
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders
  • Gender-affirming hormone therapy
  • ADHD Clinical Service Provider-Certified Providing comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults. Services include diagnostic assessments, differential diagnosis, medication management, psychoeducation, and individualized treatment planning using evidence-based practices.

I am dedicated to creating a safe, respectful space where all individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered on their journey to wellness.

You can contact me at [email protected] with questions and for self pay prices.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Miroslav Ilieff

Miroslav Ilieff

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • Tempe, AZ


Taking the first step is hard — my job is to make it easier. I provide supportive, personalized medication management for ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and more.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Caleb Barcenas

Dr. Caleb Barcenas

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Chandler, AZ


“I am a licensed clinical psychologist and completed my postdoctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology at Barrow Neurological Institute.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joan Leshner

Joan Leshner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Chandler, AZ


I have a Master's degree in Social Work and have worked for many years in Florida and Arizona helping adults with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, healing from PTSD trauma and addictions.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nasir Abdul-Bari

Nasir Abdul-Bari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Chandler, AZ


“A Therapist that only listen and learns from the client but will guidance to the client to the best way to live their life based on what is most important to them.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Cyrus Behrana

Cyrus Behrana

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Scottsdale, AZ


“I work to create a safe, affirming space where clients can explore, grow, and build the skills needed to navigate life's challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of Mesa, AZ

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Mesa, AZ
There are over 78 therapists in Mesa, AZ accepting new patients.
78+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 91%Depression
  • 87%Stress management
  • 79%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 90%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • 59%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 3%Russian
  • 1%Bengali
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 99%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 29%Man
License types
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  • 41%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 29%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%LIAC - Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 92%Individual therapy
  • 23%Family therapy
  • 12%Couples therapy
  • 8%Child or adolescent therapy

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