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

Addiction recovery support in Denver connects you with 1,282 licensed providers experienced in evidence-based approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Headway offers flexible virtual and in-person sessions with free consultations, helping you access care within days while working with your insurance to keep costs manageable.

Haley March

Haley March

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Denver, CO


“Clients describe me as warm, caring, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. I bring a calming and passionate presence to sessions...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Charles Shuman

Dr. Charles Shuman

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Denver, CO


“During our initial session you will receive a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation from a biological, psychological, social, and developmental orientation.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alison McGlynn

Alison McGlynn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • Denver, CO


“My style is warm, collaborative, and real. I use a mix of evidence-based approaches like DBT, CBT, strengths-based, and person-centered therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeff Olson

Jeff Olson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 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 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Collins

Christina Collins

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 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
James Milton

James Milton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Denver, CO


“I strive to create an environment that fosters change, which starts with some history taking and accurate assessment, followed by an agreement on the methods we will use to reach your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Karen Wise

Karen Wise

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Denver, CO


“I don't believe in just managing symptoms—I help clients understand and work with their nervous system, so real, lasting change becomes possible.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ben DeVoss

Ben DeVoss

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.5 mi away • Denver, CO


“My approach is affirming and solution-focused. I encourage behaviors that move clients toward their goals and values.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Melinda Bergeman

Melinda Bergeman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Denver, CO


Hi. My name is Melinda. I have been working in the field of Mental Health and Substance Use/Abuse since 2005. I have been trained and offer resources for CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Trauma-informed and many other styles of therapy.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elise Salas

Elise Salas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 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
Kayle Elliott

Kayle Elliott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.3 mi away • Denver, CO


“My approach is deeply relational and attachment based— real change often happens through experience, not just thought.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Ankenbauer

Laura Ankenbauer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.1 mi away • Denver, CO


“I believe true connection and healing are possible, and that therapy holds the capacity for profound transformation.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Dunlap

Charles Dunlap

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • Denver, CO


“Charlie is a gentle and compassionate advocate for multidimensional, experiential and holistic approaches aimed at restoring balance to one's mental, emotional, physical and/or spiritual energy bodies.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathy Evans

Kathy Evans

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.4 mi away • Denver, CO


“I have a nonjudgmental stance and I don't shy away from the hard topics. So if you have a heavy topic that it feels difficult to talk about (such as deep depression, substance use, psychosis, shame), let's connect.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Britney Peterson

Britney Peterson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • Denver, CO


“I believe that I should be working myself out of a job and that you should see results in your life, not just for the day.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elliott O'Melia

Elliott O'Melia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • Denver, CO


“At the heart of my practice is the belief that understanding each person's unique journey is key to effective care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Joe Hobbs

Joe Hobbs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 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 5 insurance carriers
Tim Kitchens

Tim Kitchens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.7 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
Melanie Hanson

Melanie Hanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Denver, CO


“My approach to therapy centers around the belief that people inherently have the ability to understand themselves, make choices, and lead a fulfilling life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Michael Hardin

Dr. Michael Hardin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 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 9 insurance carriers
Janel Beidel

Janel Beidel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.9 mi away • Wheat Ridge, CO


“I am passionate about helping adults who feel "stuck" break free from patterns that no longer serve them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Genevieve Henderson

Genevieve Henderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • Denver, CO


Hi, I’m Genevieve. I support people navigating big life transitions — especially athletes moving beyond their sport — as well as individuals dealing with addiction, substance use, or feeling disconnected from who they are or where they’re headed. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in practical tools. I bring curiosity, compassion, and a bit of humor to our work, helping you understand your patterns, make sense of your emotions, and move through change with more clarity and confidence. My goal is to create a space where you don’t have to perform — you can show up exactly as you are, and we’ll navigate the next steps together.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dana Crooks

Dana Crooks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Denver, CO


“I am a client-centered therapist in that I meet you where you are, and believe that we know ourselves best and already have the strengths and capabilities to heal and make the changes that we want and need.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Erin Griebling

Erin Griebling

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 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
Sondra Tribble-Bentley

Sondra Tribble-Bentley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • 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 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Nichterlein Thompson

Katherine Nichterlein Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 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
Philip Prewitt

Philip Prewitt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Denver, CO


“Seeking help from professionals can be scary, but I try to make therapy as transparent a process as it can be.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Husam Salih

Husam Salih

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 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
Eleonora Juliana

Eleonora Juliana

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • Denver, CO


Our practice has experience with families and couples and works with individuals of all ages. We help with communication, conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, marriage, parenting, PTSD, substance use, etc. We do what we do because we love our work with our clients!

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Denae Arnold

Denae Arnold

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.9 mi away • Wheat Ridge, CO


Hi, I’m Denae! As a therapist who lives in the neurodivergent world myself, I believe therapy should be both real and lighthearted. With over a decade in behavioral health and dual licenses in counseling and addictions, I bring both clinical training and personal experience. I hold a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University. My goal is to create a safe space where you can show up authentically, free from judgment, with a touch of humor along the way.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Trihy

Victoria Trihy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 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
Dr. Tewoldebirhan Keresemo

Dr. Tewoldebirhan Keresemo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Aurora, CO


“I focus on creating a safe space where clients feel heard and supported while we work together to build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and make meaningful progress.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alison Burton

Dr. Alison Burton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Lakewood, CO


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and thank you for taking the first step in “taking back your life” from a mental illness. I feel that each person possess’ the needed internal mechanisms for success in their life. My goal is to assist you through integrative, lifestyle, and medication management combined with the internal strengths you possess to assist in guiding you through this journey we call life. I have been in the health care field for 12+ years.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jaquar Lovett

Jaquar Lovett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 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
Dr. John Hart

Dr. John Hart

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • Denver, CO


“I aim to help each person I work with identify what's holding them back and explore ways to generate momentum toward a more fulfilling life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Knoll

Gloria Knoll

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Greenwood Village, CO


“I believe that people have the best knowledge of themselves and I am a conduit with information and skills that will help clients be able to live her/his best life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Paige Murphy-Floyd

Paige Murphy-Floyd

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Wheat Ridge, CO


“My mission is to provide an integrated and compassionate approach to healing, focusing on evidence-based treatments such as brief supportive, mindfulness, and psychopharmacology.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hunter Sawyer

Hunter Sawyer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Lakewood, CO


“I may not have many answers to life's big questions; however, I have a pair of ears that will listen.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lindsey Shackelford

Lindsey Shackelford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.5 mi away • Westminster, CO


“I focus on building practical skills, restoring confidence, and helping clients find a path forward that fits their real lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Waagmeester

Danielle Waagmeester

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Aurora, CO


“I firmly believe that individuals are not defined by their past traumas; rather, they possess the resilience and capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 14 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 Denver, CO

Finding addiction therapists in Denver starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, drug use, prescription substance concerns, gambling, or other behavioral patterns. As you compare therapists, look for experience with approaches like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, harm reduction, and coordination with medication support when needed. Some people also work with a prescriber as part of their care team.

Denver has many therapists across neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek, LoDo, and surrounding areas, which can make the search easier to start and harder to narrow. Consider whether you prefer an in-person office you can reach by car, transit, or walking, or a virtual appointment that fits your schedule. Recovery can involve changes over time, so it helps to look for a therapist who describes a nonjudgmental approach and experience with harm reduction or substance use care. Reading therapist bios can show how they talk about addiction, what session structure may look like, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.

Therapy in Denver can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care starts. Headway helps you find many therapists who accept insurance, are accepting new patients, and offer upfront cost estimates after you enter your insurance details. You can browse profiles, compare availability, 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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