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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in District of Columbia
Headway connects District of Columbia residents with 289 licensed providers experienced in addiction recovery, offering evidence-based approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction. Sessions are available virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling and copays as low as $0 through insurance.
“I believe in building a trusting, respectful partnership with my clients and their families, empowering them with education, support, and tools to help them achieve and maintain mental wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help clients gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and foster meaningful, lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I have experience working with clients who have experienced troubled childhood. I work to unpack early experiences and rebuild. I create a safe space for clients to feel comfortable and share their experiences.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Following each session, clients can expect new clinical insights, strategies and skills to promote overall wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Feel, deal and heal is my approach to therapy. I always say to my clients I am not trying to make you feel better.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Rivera employs an integrative style that focuses on the individual's sleep, diet, physical and mental fitness. He enjoys working in particular with weight loss, men's wellness, de-prescription from psychotropic medications, and detox from long-term substance use: tobacco, alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines. Furthermore, he specializes in the diagnosis and management of attention, mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach is practical, relational, and evidence-based... I often integrate CBT and ACT strategies, mindfulness, and emotional regulation work...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“In your first session with me, you can expect a calm, welcoming space where we focus on building a strong foundation of trust.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“She is passionate about working with her clients to work on their personal goals and cultivate inner resilience.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and rooted in treating the whole person — not just symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe that connecting the dots between past trauma and present struggles leads to powerful insights, which ultimately pave the way for lasting transformation.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Using a warm, genuine, and empathic approach, I work with clients to build trusting and collaborative relationships that help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Hey! I'm Christina, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 7 years experience providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy on an outpatient basis. I am thoroughly trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), two off-shoots of CBT that incorporate acceptance and mindfulness. I currently serve as the chapter president for Mid-Atlantic Chapter of The Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences, and I am a contributing author to an upcoming manual on a developing integrative therapy, Contextually-focused DBT. Basically, I'm a therapy nerd. I love and believe in my practice, and am always on the hunt to learn more and be the best therapist I can be.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I aim to create a relaxed, welcoming space where clients feel safe to explore what's going on in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I view my work as a therapist as a calling, and I am committed to providing compassionate, thoughtful care to each person I serve.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where you can be yourself without feeling rushed, dismissed, or misunderstood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Dr. Marian Robinson will support and meet you where you are in the therapeutic process and allow you to be in the driver seat of your mental health treatment...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I understand the courage it takes to seek help, and I'm here to meet you with empathy, respect, and curiosity about your unique story.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) with over five years of experience helping adults manage anxiety, ADHD, substance use, and relationship stress. My approach is practical and collaborative—I help you find real steps that make life feel steadier and more manageable. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in roles that taught me what real stress looks like, which helps me stay grounded and relatable in the room.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have been working in the Behavioral Health field for 15 years and have been a licensed social worker for 9 years, specifically supporting clients who face challenges with behavioral health, substance use and everything that life throws at them in...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy does not always have to feel heavy, and I often use humor to help clients feel comfortable, build connection, and navigate difficult topics.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
“I am passionate about my work, dedicated to my clients, and committed to fostering a therapeutic environment where individuals can achieve clarity, growth, and strength.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I genuinely care about meeting each person where they are, and I take pride in tailoring my support to fit a client's unique needs and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My counseling style is warm & interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, & compassion, & I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Creativity is a gift that is often underutilized, and yet it is the foundation for expression, growth, and change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I am a solution focused therapist. I see my job as a helper for those willing to embark on the heroine's quest to live their best lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“She is committed to providing care with dignity, respect, and compassion. Recognizing that each patient is unique, she tailors her approach to meet individual needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I have a special passion for working with boys and young men. With so few male therapists available, I aim to offer a positive, corrective experience in a space that feels safe, empowering, and built on trust.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Through dynamic, out-of-the-box approaches to clinical care, he helps clients navigate repair work in areas like self-esteem, self-care, and shadow work.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am trauma informed and take a psychodynamic approach to my work, in addition to one that focuses on the body.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is built on the foundation of empathy, collaboration, and respect, with a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for my clients.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My focus is on increasing one's sense of self-awareness, nurturing the ability to process emotional experiences, and encouraging choices that make one feel empowered in their life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“She is a compassionate provider, with a holistic approach to mental health and offers evidence-based interventions for adolescents, adults, geriatric, and the LGBTQ population.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I have worked with veterans and utilize EMDR to assist with navigating their trauma to live healthier fuller lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“The ideal outcome is for person(s) to walk away with a set of tools that they can apply in the future to maintain a sense of well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I'm a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who values listening first and understanding the whole person, not just the symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Marjorie believes healing doesn't happen through insight alone. Using a holistic, body-oriented approach, she integrates Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, and IFS...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I provide a safe, supportive space where you can be heard, understood, and empowered to take the next step toward healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal after every session is to have clients feel like they have a space to express themselves in a way that doesn't make them feel judged; where they can be their authentic selves.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe in the transformational power of connection to self, community, and the planet, including a meaningful relationship between the client and the therapist, which is essential to create space for healing and growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in District of Columbia
Number of therapists serving District of Columbia
284+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 99%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 86%PTSD
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 68%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- 40%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
- 100%English
- 5%French
- 5%Spanish
- 3%Yoruba
- 2%Igbo
How they see their clients
- 100%Online only
Provider gender
- 74%Woman
- 25%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 39%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 35%Nurse Practitioner
- 23%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 1%Clinical Psychologist
- 1%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 43%Family therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 11%Child or adolescent therapy
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