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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in New Haven, CT

Headway connects New Haven residents struggling with substance use, alcohol, or behavioral addictions to 527 licensed providers specializing in evidence-based treatments like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexible scheduling, free consultations, and insurance coverage that helps many clients pay as little as $0 per session.

Thamara Sterling

Thamara Sterling

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


I believe every patient is unique and deserves individualized care. I have a passion for instilling hope in the patients I care for. I place a strong emphasis on actively listening and collaborating with each patient on their goals of treatment.

I am dual board certified Nurse Practitioner. I specialized in management of depression, anxiety, panic disorders, ADHD and addiction treatment.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Devon Tart

Devon Tart

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have 5 years of clinical experience working with adolescents with behavioral challenges in a residential setting as well as substance use disorders in outpatient setting.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittney LaBonte

Brittney LaBonte

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in couples therapy, trauma, and substance use recovery with a twist. Clients call me their "hippie therapist" because I bring a decade of holistic training, yoga, meditation, Reiki, and mindfulness into my clinical work. I've spent my career in addiction and behavioral health, including leadership roles at Mountainside Treatment Center. I especially love working with high-performing professionals, healthcare providers, athletes, and military members who spend their lives caring for others and are finally ready to receive care themselves.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Lemoine

Nicole Lemoine

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I consider it a privilege to walk alongside individuals and families as they navigate difficult seasons, discover their strengths, and work toward healing, hope, and lasting personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sonya Mastersen

Sonya Mastersen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Emotional anguish comes from the destabilization of one's grounding, sense of belonging, dignity, trust, identity — and good therapy helps to restore emotional balance, confidence, and peace of mind.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michel Thompson

Michel Thompson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I bring warmth and directness to every session. I'll ask real questions, listen carefully, and meet you where you are.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tiffani Wells

Tiffani Wells

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut with 11 years of experience helping people work through depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and difficult family dynamics. I've had the privilege of supporting people across every stage of life, and that experience has shaped the way I practice today—warm, direct, collaborative, and culturally affirming.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in the same patterns, you don't have to figure it out alone. Together, we'll make sense of what's been weighing you down, uncover what's keeping you stuck, and build practical, lasting change. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely seen, challenged with compassion, and supported through the hard conversations—not judged or rushed. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move toward a life that feels more connected and authentic.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
John Tutu

John Tutu

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental, space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marissa Engel

Marissa Engel

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I find deep meaning in helping women navigate anxiety, depression and the unique societal and personal pressures they face, helping them reclaim a sense of peace and agency.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Morgan

Melissa Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a licensed professional counselor, and I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to share and process intense emotions and painful thoughts. Together we focus on reconnecting with your worth and value so you can learn how to truly care for and love yourself. With someone who will listen closely and provide supportive feedback, you can begin to connect with your healthiest self, build boundaries, and practice real self care and protective factors in daily life.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Deborah Alter

Deborah Alter

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I bring warmth, humor, and a whole lot of patience to every session — I believe that feeling truly heard is the foundation of any good therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Avram Altman

Avram Altman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in creating a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Minor

Kelly Minor

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I began my career working with children and quickly expanded my expertise to include adults and couples. Throughout my 26 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have seen the incredible power of the human spirit to overcome trauma and unexpected life struggles. Watching my clients transition from "surviving" to "thriving" remains the most inspiring part of my work.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shervonne Banks

Shervonne Banks

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“I believe that meaningful change happens when practical strategies are combined with genuine, self-awareness, and self compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Liximag Rodriguez Rivera

Liximag Rodriguez Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a warm, collaborative approach to therapy and tailor treatment to each client's unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Judith DeVoe

Judith DeVoe

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is solution-oriented and grounded in empathy. I don't believe in sitting with pain indefinitely...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cynthia Wynn

Cynthia Wynn

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a therapist who is compassionate and very understanding. My goal is to help you feel comfortable in therapy and make the necessary changes that you want to achieve for yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lara Novinski

Lara Novinski

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a practical, compassionate approach to therapy, meeting clients where they are and helping them build insight, coping skills, and meaningful change at their own pace.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Murphy

Jessica Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


There was a time when I felt trapped by anxiety, depression, and overwhelm. I spent years feeling like I was constantly reacting to the world around me—easily overwhelmed, shutting down, and unsure how to move forward. I was living in a hypervigiliant state - always on edge, feeling unsafe in relationships and in my aloneness. This was also followed with depressive states followed by shame and guilt. Working with a Practitioner in Somatic Experiencing has transformed my emotional well being by helping my brain and body recognize safety and reducing my sensitivity to unpleasant sensations and arousal. I now feel more in control, I welcome unpleasant bodily sensations when they show up, and feel more safe in my body.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jackson Monarca

Jackson Monarca

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Jackson and I am a transgender man working as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Connecticut. I specialize in working with the LGBT+ community and those with complex trauma. Other topics relevant to my experience include crisis/suicidality, HIV, homelessness, substance use/addiction, harm reduction, and neurodivergence.

I also offer consultation sessions for mental health letters of support for gender affirming care (hormone therapy, surgery, hair removal, etc). I use WPATH standards of care to assess your situation and will provide a letter of support and/or help you to create a plan for further support if we identify any concerns. Keep in mind different doctors/insurances/states have differing laws regarding these letters and I may need to do research prior to writing your letter to ensure we do so correctly.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shomari Beamon

Shomari Beamon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families to address behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jessica Melendez

Jessica Melendez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I listen and I (truly) don't judge! I practice from a person-centered holistic worldview and value the courage it takes to open up to another human being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Hickey

Ashley Hickey

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am passionate about helping people discover their "reason why," because understanding the deeper motivations behind our thoughts, behaviors, and goals is where meaningful progress begins.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Keren Rubin

Keren Rubin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have over 6 years of experience helping adults experiencing substance use disorder and mental health symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachael Kulesza

Rachael Kulesza

Therapist

Virtual • Unionville, CT


“I strive to create a warm, open, and transparent relationship with my clients, where they feel truly heard and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Vamosy

Samantha Vamosy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hello! My name is Samantha Vamosy and I am so happy you are interested in working together. I know starting a therapy process whether you have before or this is your first time can be scary and uncomfortable. I hope we can work through this time together making this journey as helpful and special as possible. My passions have always aligned with helping others and listening in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and curious way. I find real change occurs when a person can fully explore their life in a holistic way. Whether it is current mental health symptoms or past traumas holistic healing is possible for everyone. I received my Master's in Mental Health Counseling at Fairfield University and achieved my LPC after completing 3000 hours in an outpatient clinic for substance abuse.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Richard Spears

Richard Spears

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in supporting high performers who wrestle with anxiety and the risk of burnout, guiding them toward strategies to regain their equilibrium.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Linda Duffy

Linda Duffy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nekeisha Hutchinson

Nekeisha Hutchinson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am patient, empathetic, solution oriented and find it fulfilling when partnering with people to achieve growth and success.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alyssa Campbell

Alyssa Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to motivate, encourage, educate, and support you on your journey to becoming your best self.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abike Becroft

Abike Becroft

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


I have been working in healthcare since 2007, working as a certified nursing assistant taking care of elderly patients in long term care facilities and home care. I later graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 2008 and continued to work in long term care facilities caring for the elderly. I graduated as a Registered Nurse from Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing and went on to taking care of patients ranging from young adults to geriatric with acute conditions, stable chronic conditions and complex medical conditions. In 2018, I graduated as a Nurse Practitioner and worked with patients post cardiac surgery, critically ill patient in the intensive care unit and a mix of neurology, neurosurgery, general surgery, vascular surgery and medically unstable psychiatric patients. After experiencing postpartum, with my extensive medical background, I decided to pursue a degree in Psychiatry to help more people goring through what I went through. I graduated with my PMHNP from Western Connecticut State University in 2025. Through my education, I was able to provide care for patients, both stable and acute, with depression, ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, and mood disorders.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Izetta Briggs-Bolling

Dr. Izetta Briggs-Bolling

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a solution focused Harm Reduction therapist utilizing strength based, self empowerment treatment methods.”
Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rachel Rosenberg

Rachel Rosenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have several years of experience working in the ICU and rehabilitation hospitals and have supported patients and families through medical crises, grief and loss.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Beth VanKeuren Maldonado

Beth VanKeuren Maldonado

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I connect to each individual with a client centered approach that is a safe, warm and compassionate space for you to work towards your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lexus Arvanis

Lexus Arvanis

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have a lot of previous experience in couple's counseling, individual counseling, and crisis counseling.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Leigh Ware

Dr. Leigh Ware

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“I especially support Black women and other women of color, as well as first responders, educators, leaders, and other helping professionals...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Emily Velidow

Emily Velidow

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My favorite part of this work is offering space for people to unload the weight they carry and hope they can move on a little bit lighter.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mary Ann Yarbrough

Mary Ann Yarbrough

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in helping adolescents with behavioral health challenges and young adults navigating life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Cassandra Augustine

Cassandra Augustine

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Danbury, CT


“I listen carefully to your needs and work with you to set up the best treatment plan (whether that's med management, psychotherapy, utilizing CBT techniques, weight management, etc.)”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marie Timothee

Marie Timothee

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“With a master's degree in social work from NYU Silver School of Social Work and certification as an LCSW, I possess an impressive range of advanced social work methods for helping families, individuals, and groups.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

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