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

Headway connects you with 1,266 licensed providers across Colorado who specialize in addiction recovery using evidence-based approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Whether you're navigating alcohol use disorder, substance dependence, or behavioral addictions, our network offers flexible virtual and in-person sessions to support your path to sobriety and sustained recovery.

Alicia Summers

Alicia Summers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Arvada, CO


“I am an Army Veteran, a devout Catholic and most importantly a human being who understands the therapeutic process both as a professional and someone who has utilized therapy for myself for the past several years as well!”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Amanda Donovan-Fish

Amanda Donovan-Fish

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Longmont, CO


“I believe building a strong and trustworthy professional relationship is key in supporting my clients ability to do the work they need to in order to improve their quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Bakulski

David Bakulski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Golden, CO


I am a licensed therapist based in Golden, CO. I offer in person visits at my office in downtown Golden, which is a convenient distance from Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Edgewater, Westminster, and Denver’s Westside. I also offer remote sessions online. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addictions Counselor.

Prior to earning my BS in Psychology followed by a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Colorado Denver in 2010, I graduated from CU Boulder in 1994 where I received my BA in English Literature. I look forward to assisting you with your counseling needs.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mallory Armstrong

Mallory Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Thornton, CO


“I utilize a nonjudgemental, empowerment BIPOC liberation-focused approach. I support folks by providing a warm, tender, safe space to share.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Benjamin Hettler

Benjamin Hettler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Arvada, CO


“My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lisa Fiola

Lisa Fiola

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Broomfield, CO


“It takes courage to ask for help and make your needs a priority, and I'm here to support you on this journey.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Sarmiento

Cynthia Sarmiento

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Thornton, CO


“My overall approach to helping clients is one of compassion with direct and authentic feedback designed to challenge unhealth or unproductive ways of thinking and behaving...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Katherine Nichterlein Thompson

Katherine Nichterlein Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Lakewood, CO


“I work from a person-centered lens and support client change with dialectical behavior therapy skills.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Kandice Eakes

Dr. Kandice Eakes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Golden, CO


“I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, women's mental health and trauma using evidence-based medication management and psychotherapeutic approaches.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Luis Gonzalez

Luis Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Wheat Ridge, CO


“Working with me, you can expect to learn resilience and sustainability. This means you will be able to do this without me at some point.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joe Hobbs

Joe Hobbs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Lakewood, CO


“I believe therapy works best when clients feel understood, supported, and comfortable being themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Victoria Trihy

Victoria Trihy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Lakewood, CO


“I have a particular affinity for working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, including those who feel discouraged by past therapy experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Barnett

Stephanie Barnett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Arvada, CO


“I believe that behavior can be changed by challenging one's beliefs that lead to certain thoughts and behaviors.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Seth Tolbert

Seth Tolbert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Golden, CO


“I strongly hold that we are never broken or wrong, and instead see wounds that need compassion and healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Yates

John Yates

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Denver, CO


“I am committed to partnering with you to sculpt the healthiest version of your narrative, where every facet of your life and history is given the attention and respect it deserves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kristen Cipielewski

Kristen Cipielewski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Evergreen, CO


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes healing happens when clients feel safe, supported, and truly understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kaia Fischer

Kaia Fischer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Lakewood, CO


I am a licensed therapist with experience supporting children, teens, and adults through challenges such as anxiety, depression, social anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and the pressure of high expectations. I use a collaborative and creative approach, often integrating mindfulness to help clients stay grounded and build awareness of their thoughts and emotions. Depending on each person’s needs, I may incorporate art-based activities, coping skills training, or reflective conversation. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood and empowered to grow.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Misty Marquez Lozano

Misty Marquez Lozano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Wheat Ridge, CO


“Experience since 2004 providing individual and family consultation and therapy for various difficulties of life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ben DeVoss

Ben DeVoss

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Denver, CO


“I build on clients’ strengths and intuitive ways of learning, teaching practical strategies to improve how they think, feel, and act.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Hardin

Dr. Michael Hardin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Lakewood, CO


“My role is to help clients identify and remove these obstacles, guiding them toward finding joy and success in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Husam Salih

Husam Salih

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Lakewood, CO


“My goal is not only to reduce symptoms but also to improve overall functioning, quality of life, and long-term well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jaquar Lovett

Jaquar Lovett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Lakewood, CO


“I use models and interventions in a way that personalizes the experience for clients to meet their needs more completely.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Georgia Hitchcock

Georgia Hitchcock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Greenwood Village, CO


I've been in private practice for 20+ years. I treat teens and adults.I specialize in Marriage and Family concerns, addiction, eating disorders and Trauma/PTSD. I collaborate with clients on what will be useful to them to help clear what's getting in their way.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jeff Olson

Jeff Olson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Glendale, CO


“I utilize my extensive personal life experience and professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Addiction Counselor to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erin Griebling

Erin Griebling

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Englewood, CO


“I believe in collaborating with clients, because it is important that they feel seen, heard, and respected, however I will also challenge clients as needed.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
McKay Johnsen

McKay Johnsen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Denver, CO


“My goal is to create a collaborative, compassionate space where clients can better understand themselves, develop effective coping skills, and build a life that feels authentic and meaningful.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christina Collins

Christina Collins

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Denver, CO


“I often work with individuals who feel stuck in patterns that haven't shifted despite years of insight or traditional therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dana Crooks

Dana Crooks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Denver, CO


“I became a therapist because I too have struggled, been to those dark places, felt completely broken by traumas and stuck in cycles of the past.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Nathan Krumsieg

Nathan Krumsieg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Denver, CO


“I am committed to integrating sound clinical techniques with a person-centered approach that honors both the client's immediate needs and the deeper elements in-play that drive human behavior.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darcie O'Connor

Darcie O'Connor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Denver, CO


“I believe healing happens in connection, and I'm here to walk alongside you with warmth, curiosity, and respect as you move toward greater balance and well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elise Salas

Elise Salas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Denver, CO


“I utilize a strengths-based approach to promote self-efficacy and resiliency. I provide a warm, caring space for sharing and inject humor when possible into sessions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tim Kitchens

Tim Kitchens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Denver, CO


“I like to explore how we create meaning and context out of the events of our lives and how that meaning and context can lead to self-belief systems.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Journeycake

Caroline Journeycake

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Evergreen, CO


“Caroline believes in a collaborative approach to mental health care, prioritizing the client's input and tailoring treatment plans to suit their individual needs and preferences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Daniel Reichwein

Daniel Reichwein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Englewood, CO


“My guiding philosophy is to provide you understanding and hope that things can be better and then work with you to develop good strategies to achieve your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patrick Maloney

Patrick Maloney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Littleton, CO


“I hold both a clinical social work license and Colorado's highest level of addiction counselor certification (CAC III).”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sondra Tribble-Bentley

Sondra Tribble-Bentley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Denver, CO


“As a licensed therapist, I'm dedicated to helping you discover your unique path to healing and growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Cartwright

Andrea Cartwright

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Loveland, CO


“I believe in the importance of a "whole person" approach and the biopsychsocial model, that symptoms can be resolved...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Claudia Erek

Claudia Erek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Littleton, CO


My goal is to provide you with a safe, emotional space where you will feel comfortable, relaxed and know that you are being heard. I want you to be able to express yourself freely without any fear of judgement. Healing takes place when you are able to be open, honest and vulnerable. Throughout my practice, it has been an honor to help facilitate extraordinary transformation in the lives of my clients. Believe me when I say that, “Anything is possible,” as I have witnessed my clients overcome trauma, grief, depression, anxiety and hardcore drug addiction.


Often, our feelings of shame, hurt and fear rob us of the opportunity to experience true joy and fulfillment in our lives. Do you find yourself running from these feelings or always fighting against them? Instead, I can help you embrace them and work through them. It is through this process of transformation where you learn to find acceptance, meaning

and purpose in your life. This leads to living with self-authenticity, and this is when you experience true joy and fulfillment. I look forward to being your catalyst for change. Together, we will take this journey and progress at your own pace. I encourage you to take the first step and make an appointment. Your life is worth it!

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Colby Rogers

Dr. Colby Rogers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Denver, CO


“My work centers on helping people understand themselves more deeply and pursue meaningful growth and healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Brannon Pruet

Dr. Brannon Pruet

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Aurora, CO


“With 30 years of experience in the psychiatric field, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Boulder, CO
There are over 53 therapists in Boulder, CO accepting new patients.
53+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 91%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 91%Select Health - Colorado
  • 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 2%French
How they see their clients
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  • 94%In-person or online
  • 6%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 66%Woman
  • 34%Man
License types
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  • 66%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 23%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Advanced Practice Nurse
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 25%Family therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 13%Couples therapy

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