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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Pembroke Pines, FL

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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Pembroke Pines, FL

Headway's network of 3,374 providers in the Pembroke Pines area specializes in supporting recovery from substance use, alcohol, and behavioral addictions through personalized talk therapy and medication management. Most clients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per visit.

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
Patrick Odell

Patrick Odell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Clients should know that I am non-judgmental, client centered, empathetic, and will work within their belief systems. I look to empower clients so they can live their best lives. I have a lot of experience working with co-occurring disorders, relationship issues, and substance use disorders/addictions of all types.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ivi Schwartz

Ivi Schwartz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Finding the right therapist is magic and can be life changing .I know because when I was younger I had a very warm and caring therapist who helped me leave the path of darkness and guided me towards the light.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Relationship issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Martine Jerome

Martine Jerome

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My style is empowering, open-minded, and warm. I believe in meeting you where you are and working together to build a treatment plan that fits your life, your goals, and your values.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Karlo Rivera Gonzalez

Karlo Rivera Gonzalez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“His clinical focus includes managing complex psychiatric conditions and integrating holistic approaches and alternative therapies into treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Madeline Michel

Dr. Madeline Michel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


I’m Dr. Madeline Michel, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly 20 years of nursing experience and more than 13 years of experience as a nurse practitioner. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University and hold three board certifications as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of caring for individuals across the lifespan in a variety of clinical settings. My professional background includes psychiatry, substance use disorders, cognitive disorders, and neurology. I previously practiced as a neurology hospitalist nurse practitioner at several hospitals throughout South Florida and as a cognition-specialized Gerontological Nurse Practitioner at the Louis and Anne Green Memory Wellness Center, a state-designated Memory Disorder Clinic. These experiences have given me a broad understanding of the relationship between mental, cognitive, neurological, and physical health.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Vicki Rubin

Vicki Rubin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am told I am compassionate, yet direct and to the point. I love seeing my clients make progress when they give therapy a try, work at it and are successful in making the changes needed to lead a happier life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Patricia Cunningham

Patricia Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I use a holistic approach that address mind, body and soul. We are more than the roles we play and sometimes our core self is struggling to break free.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Raquel Massaro

Raquel Massaro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brandon, FL


“Through therapy I will help you understand the roots of your symptoms, respecting where you are and working together on where you want to be.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Waynetta Kirtsey

Waynetta Kirtsey

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. I want to walk alongside you and help to empower you. Together, we find hope.

I am dedicated to the mental health field and have been both a therapist and a clinical supervisor. My areas of knowledge include trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, adjustment disorder, substance abuse, ADHD, self-esteem issues, and life transition difficulties. I work with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashelea McCain

Ashelea McCain

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I honor every part of your identity—including race, culture, gender, and lived experiences—and strive to create an inclusive space for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, professionals, veterans, and families involved with Child Protective Services.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alecia Denillo

Alecia Denillo

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


If you've spent a long time handling everything on your own, the idea of opening up in therapy can feel uncomfortable — maybe even a little vulnerable. You might be stuck in your head, second-guessing yourself, or repeating patterns you can't quite break no matter how hard you try. You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out. You just need a willingness to start, and I'll meet you right there.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mamatha Cheong

Mamatha Cheong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Boca Raton, FL


“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and attentive. I listen carefully to understand your concerns, values, and goals...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kimberly Burgnon

Kimberly Burgnon

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Extensive experience in stress & interpersonal management, Effective cognitive therapy, insight oriented therapy and solution focused techniques.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Pembroke Pines, FL
There are over 78 therapists in Pembroke Pines, FL accepting new patients.
78+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 85%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 94%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 71%Ascension
  • 59%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 36%Spanish
  • 6%Haitian Creole
  • 4%Hindi
  • 4%Malayalam
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 63%Woman
  • 37%Man
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 26%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 5%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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