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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.

Shannon Hallstrom

Shannon Hallstrom

Therapist

Virtual • Mesa, AZ


I believe you should not have to spend months in therapy before you begin to feel hope. My goal is for you to leave your very first session with some form of relief, a greater understanding of what you’re experiencing, and a clearer path toward healing. I specialize in trauma, attachment, and recovery, and I work with both children and adults of all ages. At the heart of my work is a deeply held belief that trauma does not have to define the rest of your life. Healing is closer than you think.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Chang (Steve) Lee

Dr. Chang (Steve) Lee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tucson, AZ


“My therapeutic philosophy centers on a client-centered approach that prioritizes open communication, trust, and nonjudgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Adlin Morales Aguilu

Adlin Morales Aguilu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mesa, 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
Ed Lucio

Ed Lucio

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your resilience, and build a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your values.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jeanette Kuhns

Jeanette Kuhns

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“With a compassionate and gentle approach, I help you discover and develop a healthier relationship with internal parts of yourself...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Molly Paxton

Molly Paxton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I think of psychiatry as painting. Every symptom, life experience, goal, etc., adds another color to the canvas.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Leon Edwards

Leon Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My goal for the first session is to provide my clients with a free and non-judgmental space for them to begin sharing the emotional and mental health challenges that they have been experiencing.”
Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Bernstein

Rebecca Bernstein

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My clinical lens is founded on the belief that clients are the true experts of their own life, and the therapeutic relationship is a means towards exploration, empowerment, and actualization.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Michael Strangstalien

Michael Strangstalien

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tucson, AZ


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Harriet Avedi

Harriet Avedi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“Through interpersonal therapy and specialized medication management, we will address the root of your struggles so you can start excelling in the life you've worked so hard to build.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Margarita Arvizu

Margarita Arvizu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“My goal is to provide my patients with a sense of relief and a plan to address their issues in a healthy manner.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Eddie Boateng

Eddie Boateng

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


If you’re looking for a space where you feel genuinely heard and never judged, you’ve found it. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, and life’s big transitions. Whatever brought you here, my goal is to help you build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful change that actually lasts well beyond our sessions.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sue Roh

Sue Roh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe that every person has a unique story and deserves care that is compassionate, respectful, and individualized.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Deborah Valerio

Deborah Valerio

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“She believes meaningful change begins with a safe and accepting therapeutic relationship where clients feel comfortable being themselves...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ugonna Okafor

Ugonna Okafor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“Together, we will evaluate emotional, physical, environmental, spiritual, cultural, and rational dimension of your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karen Ricotta

Karen Ricotta

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


I specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, addiction and recovery, and life transitions. I also work with individuals living with disabilities, chronic illness, dual diagnoses, and those adjusting to major life changes—whether that’s an empty nest, a new diagnosis, or the weight of uncertainty. I’ve supported individuals moving through cancer treatment and understand the emotional toll health challenges can bring.My role is to be a steady support system—someone who listens deeply, sits with you without judgment, and helps you build coping tools that make everyday life feel lighter and more manageable.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Stephanie Dockins

Stephanie Dockins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Surprise, AZ


“I am driven by a mission to enhance mental resilience and overall health, firmly believing in the interconnection between mental stability and complete well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Maura Allen

Maura Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My approach is centered on helping you cultivate self-awareness and practical tools, whether we are working through recent life transitions or deeply rooted experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jodie Gonzalez

Jodie Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I have a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in forensics and Substance Use therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Genevieve Onyirimba

Genevieve Onyirimba

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I provide personalized approach rooted in empathy, collaboration and commitment to tailoring treatment plan to meet each individual uniqueness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Virginia March

Virginia March

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I have a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults, particularly those navigating life transitions, academic stress, identity development, and emotional challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Curt Cretal

Curt Cretal

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“Having specialized in treating substance abuse and addictive behavior for more than 30 years, my focus is helping people break free from undesirable patterns to achieve their personal goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cindy Schmitt

Cindy Schmitt

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


I provide warm, compassionate, and collaborative therapy for people moving through some of life’s heavier seasons. Maybe depression or anxiety has been weighing on you, or you’re managing chronic pain, a big life transition, or the exhausting pull of caregiving. Some of the areas I have experience with include depression, anxiety, chronic pain, life transitions, substance use, and the challenges of caregiving, among others. Whatever brought you here, you’ve found a warm and understanding place to start, and you truly don’t have to carry it alone.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Laura Hatfield

Laura Hatfield

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Scottsdale, AZ


“At Sonoran Sol, we offer integrative psychiatry (multiple kinds of therapy, Rx medication management, and/or holistic nutraceuticals).”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Beach

Tara Beach

Therapist

Virtual • Mesa, AZ


“I will always be me and believe that this helps people feel safe when building a connection with me, a human being rather than a blank slate expert.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Leah Caceres

Leah Caceres

Therapist

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


“I have worked with a wide-ranging population who are in distress of all forms of addiction that persistent, compulsive dependence on behavior or substance and co-occurring disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Kohnken

Charles Kohnken

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“With a focus on progressive and current evidence-based pharmaceutical therapies for behavioral health offerings, Chris will teach you about the medications that meet your specific needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nasrin Farr

Nasrin Farr

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I see myself as a companion and guide on the journey—someone who helps my clients better understand the challenges they're facing, clarify their goals, and explore the tools, skills, and approaches that can help them move forward and create positive...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Kerubo Nyachieo

Dr. Kerubo Nyachieo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“My focus is on creating a therapeutic environment built on trust, respect, and collaborative partnership.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tyler Langford

Tyler Langford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Prescott, AZ


“I take a practical, down-to-earth approach to counseling with the goal of creating a space where you can speak openly, feel understood, and walk away with tools that actually help in your day-to-day life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erika Mann

Erika Mann

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My approach to therapy is direct. I listen, I encourage clients to find their goals and to approach them head-on.”
Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Mavrikos

Karen Mavrikos

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My clients often tell me they feel comfortable being completely themselves with me—a place where they can finally exhale, feel seen, and begin their healing journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Brandi Morgan

Dr. Brandi Morgan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“Communication is a very important skill and remains the basis of my treatment as I seek first to understand then to be understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Masters

Laura Masters

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I tend to be very direct and straight forward. I don't like to beat around the bush or give false ideas.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Summer Papin

Summer Papin

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


Whatever the reason you are here...know that I am here to help you through it. I use a supportive, direct, empathetic and nonjudgmental approach in therapy. I have 16 years experience and primarily use CBT and EMDR approaches. I work hard to ensure you feel comfortable and safe and will help you meet your goals. Looking forward to meeting you!

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jo Brown

Jo Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“Jo Ann is deeply committed to helping people heal, grow, and thrive through comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Archer

Patricia Archer

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“Skilled in Individual therapy, group therapy using collaboration in your treatment goals to get to the heart and soul of your needs in seeking solutions, new paths in life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alica McCalup

Alica McCalup

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I use evidence-based practices and a collaborative approach with each client and family/caregiver to conquer a shared goal to improve your quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa De La Cruz

Vanessa De La Cruz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tucson, AZ


“I believe that healing happens in the context of safety, understanding, and a genuine therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Teresa Kangethe

Teresa Kangethe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“Once we agree to walk this journey, it will be my duty to make you feel well taken care of in this journey of recovery.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving Arizona
There are over 932 therapists in Arizona accepting new patients.
932+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 86%PTSD
  • 84%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 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
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Swahili
How they see their clients
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  • 86%Online only
  • 14%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 29%Man
License types
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  • 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
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 31%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 11%Child or adolescent therapy

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