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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Miami, FL

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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Miami, FL

In Miami, Headway offers flexible addiction counseling through 3,371 providers trained in 12-step facilitation, SMART Recovery, and relapse prevention. Many sessions are covered by insurance, with patients saving an average of 75% and some paying as low as $0 per visit.

Dr. Eitan Turk

Dr. Eitan Turk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Boca Raton, FL


“My goal is to offer both as I join your journey through the pain of life's struggles, providing warmth, empathy, tools, and guidance.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Araujo

Rachel Araujo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Boca Raton, FL


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely comfortable, understood, and accepted without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Milisitz

Joseph Milisitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Boca Raton, FL


“I am Joseph Milisitz, and I am dedicated to helping individuals break free from the constraints of addiction and trauma.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jonathan Belolo

Jonathan Belolo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Boca Raton, FL


“My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself, explore what's keeping you stuck, and work toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jeffrey Huttman

Dr. Jeffrey Huttman

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Delray Beach, FL


“I combine formal training in psychotherapy and psychological assessment with over two decades of practical treatment experience within the full continuum of behavioral health services.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christine Van Basten

Christine Van Basten

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Boynton Beach, FL


“It is possible to create effective, long-lasting coping skills to live the life you want to live and experience the power to heal now.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
David DeJesus

David DeJesus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Worth Beach, FL


“My work is grounded in family systems therapy, so I help clients understand the patterns and relationships that shape how they feel, cope, and connect.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Natalie Jean Baptiste

Natalie Jean Baptiste

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Wellington, FL


What should your client know about you?

Natalie is a compassionate ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience. She provides care to a diverse patient population in Florida, offering both virtual and in-person psychiatric services. Additionally, she extends virtual psychiatric care to patients in Colorado.

What is your approach to providing care?

Her approach emphasizes individualized treatment plans and a client-centered methodology. Natalie's primary objectives are to ensure that every client feels heard, to educate clients on participating in their health journey, and to deliver professional care.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Shushanne Wynter-Minott

Dr. Shushanne Wynter-Minott

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Wellington, FL


“I believe mental health care should be compassionate, personalized, and focused on the whole person.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Francesca Derius

Dr. Francesca Derius

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Greenacres, FL


“Here at Elohim Health and Wellness, we believe in treating the patient holistically whether we caring for addiction, mental health or both.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Karina Palta

Karina Palta

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Lauderdale, FL


“I've been working with the LGBTQ+ community for 7 years to address issues of identity, exploration, relational issues, institutional issues as well as with trauma-focused care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Angela Laws

Angela Laws

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Phillip-bernard Jeanty

Phillip-bernard Jeanty

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'm a fun-loving therapist who has been working in the mental health field for the past nine years, with experience in high-acuity psychological settings and a specialization in anxiety treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Latoya Claxton

Latoya Claxton

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Generous, Dependable, Supportive, Kindhearted, Insightful, assertive, courageous, bold, compassionate

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amber Pinkham

Amber Pinkham

Therapist

Virtual • Clearwater, FL


“I take a client-centered approach, blending techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help you better understand your emotions, manage stress, and develop effective coping strategies.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Dempsey

Rachel Dempsey

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Past clients share they feel "held" and "safe" in their work with me and frequently note improvement in mood after a session.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Teri Dahley

Teri Dahley

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe individuals are more than their symptoms or struggles. I strive to hold space for their emotional, mental, and sometimes spiritual well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maribel Rodriguez

Maribel Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Maribel Rodriguez, LMHC, is a DBT therapist, trainer, and coach who supports individuals in finding balance between acceptance and change. Her approach is warm, direct, culturally conscious, and solution-focused, helping clients feel understood while gaining tools to move forward. She believes healing happens in real connection, practical skill-building, and learning to rewrite your story with resilience and purpose.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexis Edwards

Alexis Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to be more than a supportive, listening ear. My goal is to offer meaningful insight and practical tools that empower you to flourish beyond the therapy room.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kshema Mathew

Kshema Mathew

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Longwood, FL


I am a compassionate listener who is focused on helping to improve our patient's quality of life.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katherine Powell

Katherine Powell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Looking for a therapist who'll be honest with you — not just agreeable? I offer direct, compassionate care, all from the comfort of wherever you are. I'll validate what you're feeling when it needs to be heard, and gently challenge you when it's time to look at things differently. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we'll work together to reshape the narratives keeping you stuck and help you see your life through a new lens.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anton Pustaver

Anton Pustaver

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“To me, therapy is an egalitarian process. I believe that you have the ability to change and find meaning in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Justin Marx

Justin Marx

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“I practice depth psychology, which is focused on getting to the root of your issues. Not just working on the symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melissa O'Neill

Melissa O'Neill

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Lauderdale, FL


“I like to create a warm and friendly space for clients to explore possible issues and blocks in order for client to reduce or eliminate problematic behaviors.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Howard Lane

Howard Lane

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I utilize a caring and empathetic approach to better understand what my client's circumstances are so that I may offer them an opportunity to gain a better perspective...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Loretta Thompkins

Loretta Thompkins

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a compassionate, solution-focused clinical therapist who creates a warm, open, and judgment-free space for clients to explore challenges, gain insight, and create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Stress management
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katheryne Puentes

Katheryne Puentes

Therapist

Virtual • Miami, FL


“My passion is joining you on your journey by providing you with a space where you can unlock your true potential.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jami Wood

Jami Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'll hold a safe, shame-free space for us where we can explore new ways to address unhelpful patterns, move through uncomfortable feelings, and be kinder to yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Maynor Arriaga

Maynor Arriaga

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Petersburg, FL


“My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to grow without feeling judged or pathologized.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rudy Alminana

Rudy Alminana

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I help clients understand the patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships so they can respond rather than react.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Monique Wambst

Monique Wambst

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe we all carry more strength and resilience than we often realize, and when life becomes overwhelming, it's easy to lose sight of that.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mary McGowan

Mary McGowan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to help my clients find joy, happiness and peace no matter what they are experiencing or have experienced in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tom Nahrstedt

Tom Nahrstedt

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I attempt to set a comfortable non-judgmental atmosphere where clients feel safe to talk about issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Gwen Smith

Gwen Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My counseling approach is eclectic using evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Psychoeducation to name a few.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Ann Marie Buchanan, Dnp

Dr. Ann Marie Buchanan, Dnp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“Dr. Buchanan strives to meet each client's needs through empathetic communication and personalized evidence-based care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn Ziminski

Carolyn Ziminski

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that a genuine and transparent connection is the root to a successful therapeutic relationship built on trust, understanding, empathy, and compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Hunsaker

Kelly Hunsaker

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“The goal isn't to label you or simplify your experience. It's to help you see it more clearly, with less blame and more understanding...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Shelby

Sara Shelby

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I aim to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel emotionally safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yamaira Davila

Yamaira Davila

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“With a focus on empathy and collaboration, I provide a safe space for you to express your thoughts and feelings.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dushun Beckford-Torres

Dushun Beckford-Torres

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am deeply passionate about advocacy, autonomy, and balance, and these values are integral to my therapeutic approach.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Miami, FL
There are over 68 therapists in Miami, FL accepting new patients.
68+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 96%Stress management
  • 96%Depression
  • 87%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 97%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 72%Ascension
  • 63%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 71%Spanish
  • 4%Portuguese
  • 3%Haitian Creole
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 26%Man
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 31%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 12%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 37%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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