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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Waterbury, CT
Whether you're dealing with opioid use disorder, nicotine dependence, or other addiction challenges, Headway connects Waterbury residents with compassionate providers experienced in harm reduction, relapse prevention, and dual diagnosis treatment. Many providers offer free consultations and have availability within two weeks. With 550 providers nationally, you can find the right fit for your recovery journey.
I believe that meaningful therapy begins with feeling safe, heard, and supported. My goal is to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals and families can explore challenges, build on their strengths, and move toward positive change.
I hold both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Social Work and have over five years of experience working directly with children and families. My professional background includes supporting children and caregivers through emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns, while collaborating with families to strengthen communication, coping skills, and overall well-being.
In addition to my work with children and families, I also have several years of experience supporting older adults, including assisting individuals and families with long-term care planning. This work has given me a deep appreciation for the emotional, practical, and relational challenges that can arise during later life transitions, caregiving roles, and decision-making processes.
I am passionate about supporting clients across the lifespan and helping individuals and families navigate change with greater clarity, resilience, and connection.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I've spent twenty five years working as a therapist at the US Department of Veteran Affairs, and have worked with people who have experienced military combat, sexual assault and interpersonal violence.”
Substance use / addiction, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Trauma
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I have worked in the health care field for over 40 years, in private practice for 12 of those years, much of it with people who have grappled with many difficult problems such as major mental illness, substance abuse issues, and homelessness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide a safe nurturing space. I utilize a combination of modalities which help clients tap into their imagination, body sensations, feelings, and thought processes in profound ways.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I don't think therapy has to be abstract or awkward — I'm direct, I take what you bring seriously, and I stay focused on what's actually going to help you move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My role is not to tell you how to live your life, but to help you recognize your strengths, gain new perspective, and build the tools you need to move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe that lasting change comes from understanding the root causes of the issues we face and addressing the ways they affect our daily lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“One of the things I enjoy and get really excited about, is watching a person grow beyond their potential.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I work with individuals, families, groups and communities to create an open and restorative space that allows for healing where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I seek to help couples and individuals gain clarity on their relationships, exploring the relationship between the past and present... to help people better see the patterns that may be inhibiting growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I view my role not as someone here to evaluate you, but as an experienced guide who helps you make sense of complex dynamics and find manageable, real-world solutions for your everyday life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“A combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy will help to correct distorted thinking while fostering empowerment and self-worth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I also have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and can effectively provide emotional and behavioral support for youth with wide array of needs utilizing a holistic and strengths-based clinical approach.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of specialized experience in addiction treatment and trauma-informed care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is to start from where the client is... Together we find solutions and ways of coping with conflicts that are helpful and life giving.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I keep sessions conversational and relaxed, which helps me get to know you better and spot patterns as we go.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I’m Justin Barsanti, a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s toughest challenges... no jargon, no judgment — just honest conversation and practical tools that...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm honored to walk alongside clients as we work together to reduce these burdens, build healthier patterns, and restore people and communities to their inherent strength and greatness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is not to judge where you have been, but to help you understand your experiences, recognize patterns, develop healthier coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change in your life and relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I provide a warm, relaxed, and empathetic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without fear of judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centered, with a focus on creating a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
I have 20 years of experience working in the mental health and addiction field, I am a certified Gambling Counselor. Thirteen of the 20 years I spent in leadership roles. I have a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and varied training in trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I have a passion for helping & having empathy for others along with a strong desire to fight injustices.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I have an engaging approach and provide a safe space for vulnerability and offer both faith based and evidenced based treatment modalities.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I employ integrative therapy techniques from diverse therapeutic orientations, encompassing humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness practices.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Starting therapy is a meaningful step towards understanding yourself and creating lasting change. Together well work to explore the challenges youre facing, and help you mover towards greater balance and fullfillment.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy mainly with other types of talk therapy to gather information from the client initially.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist with over 14 years of experience working with the lifespan of ages from adolescence to end of life and neurotypical to neurodivergence.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I specialize in helping adults and veterans navigate heavy burdens such as depression, anxiety, profound grief, trauma, and family substance abuse.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I have dedicated my life as a therapist to helping individuals live the life they desire based on the values important to them.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Using supportive language, a belief that change is possible and the inherent power of the human spirit, I will walk with you though the changes you seek.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I believe in taking a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to helping my patients reach their goals—whether it be improving relationships or managing symptoms of mental illness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I offer a warm, nonjudgmental, supportive space where you can slow down, feel heard, feel valued, explore what you're carrying, and begin to understand your story in a new light.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Therapy with me isn't about endlessly rehashing your past without a plan. It's about creating real momentum.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My practice offers a warm, safe, and deeply supportive space where you can feel truly heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Ify is caring, compassionate, and self-motivated, she is committed to providing client-centered and quality individualized care to people with mental health concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I want to help you help yourself. I believe everyone is capable of change and I will teach you skills to use everyday.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Our work together will focus on the creation of your self-portrait... we will collaboratively attribute meaning to the figure before us.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Waterbury, CT
Number of therapists serving Waterbury, CT
549+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 81%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 94%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 51%Curative
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 7%Spanish
- 1%Haitian Creole
- 1%Portuguese
- 1%French
How they see their clients
- 93%Online only
- 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 75%Woman
- 24%Man
License types
- 43%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 32%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 16%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 12%Child or adolescent therapy
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