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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Arizona


Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Arizona
Struggling with drug or alcohol dependence? Arizona-based providers on Headway offer flexible virtual and in-person sessions using proven treatment modalities including 12-step facilitation, SMART recovery, and relapse prevention strategies tailored to your recovery goals.
⭐ I’m Shelly Lewin, LCSW/LICSW, a therapist with 31 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, identity issues, and major life transitions. I provide virtual therapy across Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, New Mexico, and West Virginia, offering accessible, evidence‐based care to clients seeking meaningful and lasting change. I have 30+ years of experience in private practice and leadership roles at organizations including:
- The Joint Commission
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Kaiser Permanente
- Common Spirit
- Mount Sinai Health System
This background allows me to offer deep clinical expertise paired with practical, real‐world understanding of how people heal and grow. My approach is warm, collaborative, open‐minded, and affirming. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, I’m here to walk beside you with steady support and clinically grounded guidance. I specialize in therapy for adults experiencing:
- Anxiety & panic disorders
- Depression & mood disorders
- PTSD and trauma recovery
- Substance use and addiction
- LGBTQIA+ affirmative care
- Men’s issues & identity exploration
- Life and career transitions
- Chronic illness & long-term stress
Additional areas of expertise include: Bipolar disorder, OCD, grief & loss, workplace stress, anger management, cultural/ethnic identity issues, expat adjustment, relationship issues, family challenges, and end-of-life concerns
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.
Hello,
I'm Lynn and I have supported individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges through individual and group therapy, using compassionate, evidence-based care. I believe healing happens through both stability and growth. I work with clients to navigate life’s challenges, build on their strengths, and develop practical tools to support coping, emotional well-being, and lasting change.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, hiking, and cruising.
I recognize how hard change is and you deserve to thrive. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing independently since 2014 and have over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who you are becoming, therapy can give a supportive place to make sense of what you’re experiencing and move forward more confidently. I work with adults navigating life transitions in education, career, relationships, family, health and environment, and identity exploration and reinvention and all that comes with learning to adapt. In our work together, you’ll be met warmly through curiosity and acceptance. I’ll help you identify and rewrite self-limiting patterns, build practical self-regulation skills, and develop healthier ways to adapt to change, so you can feel more grounded and empowered.
I'm a licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist with 20+ years of nursing experience. I specialize in addiction, recovery & trauma. I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported without judgement. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you build the skills and confidence to create meaningful, lasting change. I believe recovery is self-discovery.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have 9 years experience as a therapist.
I became a therapist later in life after working many years in manufacturing and as a mail carrier. A journey of personal growth and healing led me to a career as a therapist.
I enjoy helping others grow, heal and overcome challenges. I have much experience helping people manage life transitions, relationship problems, anxiety and depression.
Hi there, my name’s Ephraim and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses.
Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!
I regard each of my clients as unique individuals and strive to ensure that you feel appreciated, heard, and understood. I engage in therapy with directness and honesty, often incorporating humor into our sessions. My objective as a therapist is to empower each of my clients, fostering confidence and teaching you how to navigate the challenges that may be adversely affecting your life.
Are you looking for a therapist who understands your culture and speaks your language? I can help. I am fluent in Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor with 40 years of clinical experience. I work with adults, children, and adolescents, and I value each person’s cultural background, identity, and lived experience.
In more than 20 years of practice, I've had the good fortune to walk beside many peoplemoving through difficult times and struggle to a place of relief and the recovery of a sense of identity, integrity, and self worth. For many years, I have specialized in helping men and women struggling with Sex Addiction. More recently my work has led me to help Couple's find each other again and to guide them through a range of relationship and recovery related issues. My experience has allowed me to develop an understanding of how to help with many other problems including grief, depression, and anxiety. My approach is always compassionate but solution focused.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults. My approach blends clinical expertise with a collaborative, patient-centered philosophy, I believe treatment works best when you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in your care.
I earned my graduate degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing from Northern Kentucky University and have experience treating a wide range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, and medication management for complex psychiatric presentations. My background includes working with individuals navigating life transitions, high-achieving professionals experiencing burnout, and patients seeking thoughtful, personalized medication management.
I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management, with a focus on clarity, safety, and long-term stability. I aim to avoid overmedication while ensuring symptoms are effectively treated. When appropriate, I integrate supportive therapy techniques into sessions to help patients build insight, resilience, and practical coping strategies.
My practice is fully telehealth-based, allowing for convenient, private access to care. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable discussing what’s really going on — without judgment — and to work together toward meaningful, sustainable improvement in your mental health.
I provide compassionate, comprehensive mental health care tailored to teens and families navigating complex mental health challenges. As a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, and ADHD through integrative psychiatry and medication management.
Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy spending time outdoors, riding my horses, and being with my family. These activities help me stay grounded and connected to what matters most in life. I value balance, authenticity, and meaningful relationships, and I bring those same values into my work with clients. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves and working toward their goals.
Hi, I'm Carisa Peeples, DNP, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years of nursing experience. My background includes psychiatric emergency care, crisis stabilization, and extensive experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and everyday life stressors.
I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy. I believe mental health treatment should be compassionate, individualized, and collaborative. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your care.
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Arizona



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 86%PTSD
- 84%Stress management

- 99%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 89%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
- 54%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 99%English
- 8%Spanish
- 2%French
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Swahili

- 86%Online only
- 14%In-person or online

- 71%Woman
- 29%Man

- 36%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 33%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 20%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 5%LIAC - Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 98%Individual therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 21%Couples therapy
- 11%Child or adolescent therapy
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