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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Aurora, CO

Headway connects Aurora residents with 1,249 licensed providers experienced in evidence-based addiction treatment including CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Access virtual or in-person sessions with support for recovery, relapse prevention, and dual diagnosis care.

Melissa Rosenberg

Melissa Rosenberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Collins, CO


“Change happens through the experience of being understood in a genuine and honest relationship, not by advice or interpretation.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cara Bussell

Dr. Cara Bussell

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“Clients often describe me as calm, genuine, and steady. Together, we'll work to understand what's keeping you stuck, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools that help you move toward the life you want.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tracy Kinsley

Tracy Kinsley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“As a therapist for adults and adolescents I have been working with people with issues with substance abuse and mental health for over 19 years.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Benjamin Ramey

Dr. Benjamin Ramey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“Each individual that comes to the consulting room brings with them a complex and unique history filled with both wonderful and painful experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Atencio

Lauren Atencio

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“I believe in trauma's profound impact on daily life, shaping behaviors and internal dialogue, burdening us with guilt and shame.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lisa Miller

Lisa Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


I believe meaningful change begins with feeling understood. As both a therapist and Air Force veteran, I value authenticity, resilience, and the importance of genuine human connection. Clients often describe me as approachable, thoughtful, and direct when needed. I strive to create a space where you can show up as you are and feel supported as you work toward your goals.

I work with adults and older teens navigating addiction, trauma, co-occurring mental health concerns, and life transitions. I am experienced in supporting veterans, first responders, and those impacted by a loved one's substance use. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, my goal is to help you better understand your experiences and move forward with greater confidence.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jason Friesema

Jason Friesema

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“Known for a warm yet direct approach, I bring a wealth of expertise in helping clients navigate life's challenges with compassion and clarity.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Dr. Andrew Van Dyke

Dr. Andrew Van Dyke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


I have been practicing 25 years. I have walked the path of life and its difficulties through lived experience

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Stevens

Angela Stevens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“The counseling environment is calm, relaxed and confidential. Clients will feel validated, respected and heard.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Cathie Bonham

Cathie Bonham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“I help women who are struggling with alcohol use and the impact of past trauma find healthier ways of coping, rebuild confidence, and discover hope again.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tami Bean

Tami Bean

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


Hi, my name is Tami and I have 18+ years of experience specializing in working with adults around issues of trauma, depression, substance abuse, and anxiety.

I have been working in the field of Social Work since 1998. Over the years, I have lived and worked in many different states from the East Coast to the West Coast. I have worked with people in a variety of settings including college campuses, substance abuse treatment programs, the Special Victims Unit of the District Attorney's office, child welfare, crisis centers, and programs serving folks experiencing psychosis. All of these experiences have enriched my life and provided opportunities to learn and grow as a therapist.

I have also walked my own journey of recovery over the years and have had the pleasure of working with a number of caring and talented therapists and mentors who have helped me with my own healing. I am forever grateful to the role they have played in guiding and supporting me along the way.

We are all on a journey. Sometimes we have the honor of supporting others and sometimes we are honored to receive support. If I can be of support to you at this time, please reach out!

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Daire Hancock

Daire Hancock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“My goal for my clients is to make therapy feel safe. I create a comfortable space that feels warm and inviting.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Gillian Keiner

Gillian Keiner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dillon, CO


“Wherever you are in your struggles, I believe in meeting you right there, with deep empathy and zero judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sierra Andrews

Sierra Andrews

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dillon, CO


“It is my belief that every person has the potential to succeed in life when given the right tools and support.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Danielle Beamer

Danielle Beamer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Crested Butte, CO


“My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Interpersonal Neurobiology... mindfulness, and somatic modalities to join mind, body, heart and soul.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kimere Corthell

Dr. Kimere Corthell

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I believe that we are the experts of our own lives and we have the answers to our problems, but oftentimes we need someone to guide us through our thoughts and feelings to those 'light-bulb' moments.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Krall

Jessica Krall

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Understanding your thoughts and emotions can empower individuals to initiate great change in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julia Eckert

Julia Eckert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“My goal is to get you feeling the best on the least amount of medications, using feedback from clients to help personalize and tailor medication regimens.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jonathan Cottrell

Jonathan Cottrell

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I focus on creating a compassionate, collaborative environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop meaningful coping strategies, and work towards personal empowerment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jona Ely

Jona Ely

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“I am committed to creating a supportive, collaborative environment where patients feel heard and empowered in their care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Keith Crownover

Dr. Keith Crownover

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I believe that we contain the answers we seek as human beings and via support and the therapeutic relationship, we can discover those answers.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Roselyn Small

Roselyn Small

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I would like to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can work on healing yourself or to be understood.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cara Thornburg

Cara Thornburg

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I have warm and understanding demeanor and believe that all clients have a capacity to grow and learn.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Adam Kleger

Adam Kleger

Therapist

Virtual • Denver, CO


“It is my core belief as a clinician that every client is an individual and deserves a tailored approach in therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Julie Butler

Julie Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I am so happy you are here. I've practiced counseling since 2012 and am a licensed mental health counselor in Iowa. I provide telehealth therapy, which is an accessible way to receive healing from the comfort of your home. My work includes helping people with life transitions, relationship conflicts, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I offer both individual and couples counseling.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Angel Saiz

Angel Saiz

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I believe people are incredibly resilient and already possess many of the strengths they need to navigate life's challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Forreider

Mary Forreider

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I believe therapy should be a safe space where you feel truly seen and supported. Using a developmental framework, I help you explore your personal growth within your unique cultural background. Together, we will connect clinical research with your story, helping you navigate life's challenges and move forward with confidence.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Watley

Melissa Watley

Therapist

Virtual • Cañon City, CO


“My goal is to provide a judgment free environment where you can openly talk about and work though difficult things.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jaye French

Jaye French

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and people exploring questions of gender identity, and I create a space where you do not have to explain or justify who you are just to get started.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yellda McIntosh

Yellda McIntosh

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I've been practicing for 13 years and help clients navigate anxiety, self-doubt, and life changes with curiosity and compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Annie Butler

Dr. Annie Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Clients I have worked with in the past have described feeling safe, heard, and helped when working together...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Amanda Woodbury

Amanda Woodbury

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I have experience with adults and teenagers in systems of care including nonprofits, hospitals, and outpatient facilities. I specialize in trauma and addictions but enjoy working with variety in all its forms. I am passionate about adventure and the outdoors and want to help my clients improve their relationship to the land, connection to self, and deepening the quality of our interactions with others.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Chandler

Patricia Chandler

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Clinical experience: 30+ years working with adults, couples, families, adolescents, and children specializing in trauma and co-occurring disorders with an integrative and holistic approach. Graduated from Saybrook University: Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology (2010); Naropa University: Masters in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology & Art Therapy.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Abigail Ruble

Abigail Ruble

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I hope to provide practical tools for a client to learn how to navigate the challenges of life successfully on their own.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ellen Thistle

Ellen Thistle

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Clients can expect to speak to a professional who creates an inviting and non-judgmental environment and listens to their needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stephen Schwed

Stephen Schwed

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I draw from an extensive background in yoga, meditation, and ACT to support greater cognitive flexibility and more values-driven choices.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katie Weidenkeller

Katie Weidenkeller

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I like to meet my clients where they are in life and help provide them with the tools needed to make life feel more manageable.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Erin McMahon

Erin McMahon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


Hi, I’m Erin McMahon, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (DNP, PMHNP-BC) providing telehealth care across Colorado. I focus on outpatient medication management for adults navigating anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and women’s mental health.

Before becoming a psychiatric NP, I spent more than a decade as a nurse in emergency and critical care, along with inpatient psychiatric experience — so I bring a steady, grounded presence, even when things feel complicated. My care is rooted in shared decision making: you’re an active partner in your treatment, not just a recipient of it. I take time to understand not only your symptoms, but your history, your life, and what matters most to you before we talk about next steps. I’m trauma-aware, identity-affirming, and comfortable with complexity, and I offer culturally humble care to clients of all identities and backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ individuals.

I have a particular soft spot for high achievers, eldest daughters, and the people who quietly hold everything together for everyone else. Your first visit is about getting to know you — not rushing to a diagnosis or a prescription. We’ll talk about what brought you in and what you’re hoping for, and my goal is for you to leave feeling genuinely listened to, with a clearer sense of what working together might look like. I’m not your typical provider, and I tend to attract clients who aren’t looking for typical care.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Fatina Cannon

Fatina Cannon

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“If you are trying to keep it all together and are tired, know that you are not alone, I am looking forward to meeting you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Sandrine Kaze

Dr. Sandrine Kaze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“My goal is to partner with you to achieve the best possible health outcomes through evidence-based, and compassionate care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Find the right addiction counselor for you

Headway makes it easier to find support for overcoming addiction — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an Addiction Therapist in Aurora

Finding addiction therapists in Aurora starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, drug use, compulsive behaviors, cravings, relapse prevention, and co-occurring concerns like anxiety or depression. As you compare therapists, look for training and listed specialties that match what you want to work on. Some therapists use approaches like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, or harm reduction-informed care. Some people may also include a prescriber as part of their care team.

Aurora offers a range of therapy options, with access to in-person offices and virtual appointments across the area. Virtual care can also expand your search if you want a therapist with specific addiction experience or a schedule that fits your week. Recovery can move in more than one direction, so it helps to look for a therapist whose bio reflects a nonjudgmental style and experience with harm reduction, relapse prevention, or substance use concerns. You can also compare appointment availability, whether a therapist offers a free phone consultation, and how they describe session structure before booking.

Addiction therapy in Aurora can be a significant cost without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and plan for care. Headway helps you find therapists who are accepting new patients and match your preferences. You can enter your insurance details on Headway to check coverage and estimated costs for the therapists available in Aurora. You can enter your insurance details to see your estimated session cost before you book, then review bios and book directly when you’re ready.

If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:

* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741

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