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

Whether you're navigating alcohol use disorder, opioid dependence, nicotine addiction, or gambling compulsions, Headway's Sarasota-based providers bring expertise in dual diagnosis treatment and personalized recovery plans. With access to 3,315 licensed mental health professionals and telehealth options, finding support that fits your needs has never been easier.

Jennifer Milks

Jennifer Milks

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting individuals through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, family issues, and chronic health conditions. My background in community mental health has given me the opportunity to work with people from many different backgrounds and with a wide range of experiences. I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where you feel comfortable being yourself and know that you’re truly heard.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 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 5 insurance carriers
Samantha Ewing

Samantha Ewing

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in fostering a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore and overcome their challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Danielle Poehlman

Danielle Poehlman

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have a casual, laid back approach to therapy. I like to identify and provide coping skills for current issues, while also "digging" in to past experiences to find the roots of said issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Apryl Evans

Apryl Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Tallahassee, FL


“I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can be heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Susanna Smith

Susanna Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, honest, and collaborative. I will take time to understand what life feels like for you, what you have already tried, and what you hope will change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melanie Swencki

Melanie Swencki

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I tailor my approach to the needs of each individual or couple. I have extensive experience in treating PTSD, addiction, grief/loss, relationship issues, chronic stress and stage of life issues just to name a few.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Hyacinth Morgan

Hyacinth Morgan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Lauderdale, FL


“I use an integrative approach to therapy, which means I draw from different therapeutic methods depending on your needs, goals, and what is most helpful to you.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nathan Pettit

Nathan Pettit

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is not only to help you address the challenges you face today but also to provide you with tools to thrive long-term.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jeffrey Casper

Jeffrey Casper

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Finding a way to look at life and its challenges differently is what therapy and change is really all about.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alyssa Sorrells

Alyssa Sorrells

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Clients often describe me as warm, empathetic, and practical — someone who helps them feel understood while building the skills to create meaningful change in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Rachael Unger

Dr. Rachael Unger

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“Living a more valued and meaningful life helps in symptom reduction and improves overall quality of life and happiness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Katrina Kilburn

Katrina Kilburn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Dade City, FL


“I understand how it feels to be lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next step, and my passion is helping people find hope and clarity when life feels heavy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Erin Kimbrough

Erin Kimbrough

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am a lifelong resident of South Louisiana. I received a BA in Anthropology from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches and Master’s in Social Work from LSU in 2010. I spent two years in England working in child protection before returning home. Though I consider my background in working with children and families, I currently enjoy helping clients of all ages facilitate the change that they desire to better their own lives. In 2016, I received my LCSW and began working in clinical practice.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amber Mariolle

Amber Mariolle

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dori Gay

Dori Gay

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I founded and owned a facility for women in recovery from drugs and alcohol so I know how to help patients suffering from substance abuse disorder as well as their families who are impacted by addiction.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Taly Kadoch

Taly Kadoch

Therapist

Virtual • Tampa, FL


“I use a spiritual approach to healing and in conjunction with evidence based therapy practices. I practice EMDR and DBT...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Kadin

Christine Kadin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have 26 years of clinical experience and my passion lies in empowering you to thrive and not just survive.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Aaron Green

Aaron Green

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have multiple years of experience in nationally recognized substance-use and co-occurring treatment centers and particular experience with trauma, recovery, anxiety, and major life changes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Ross

Jacqueline Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that individuals have the strengths and tools needed to improve their lives, and I'm here to guide you in developing them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cordette Vanzant

Cordette Vanzant

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I offer a supportive space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to reconnect with yourself in a way that feels honest and manageable.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nelson Hadler

Nelson Hadler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Myers, FL


“I firmly believe that the client must be comfortable and have trust in the therapist and the therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jackson Straub

Jackson Straub

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to ensure that every client has the tools that need to be their best, and to reach a point where they no longer need me.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Garrett Cooper

Garrett Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'm dedicated to your self-discovery and empowerment, offering compassionate guidance throughout your transformative journey towards personal growth and well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Sherrie Kaelin

Sherrie Kaelin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is warm, interactive and solution focused. I understand the courage it takes to begin the therapy process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Emma White

Emma White

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Through building meaningful therapeutic relationships, I seek to assist my clients with the process of blooming through the most difficult situations encountered within the human experience.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
MJ Williams

MJ Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I bring curiosity, compassion, and an open mind to the work, creating a space where you can be honest about what's happening without feeling judged or defined by your struggles.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Jacqueline Blanco

Dr. Jacqueline Blanco

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My style as a therapist involves providing a comforting and trusting relationship for you to understand your experiences, while challenging you to consider alternative ways to help you heal and thrive.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terry Jordan

Terry Jordan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I utilize a combination of interventions and curriculum, CBT, mindfulness techniques and complimentary practices, which are based in evidence and tailored to the individual.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sabrina Aguilar

Sabrina Aguilar

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I incorporate different therapeutic modalities that help clients become self-empowered to live and embrace their utmost potential.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Leva Talton

Leva Talton

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My therapeutic approach combines mindfulness first and foremost, with cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment, solution focused therapeutic modalities.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Margaret Doman

Margaret Doman

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Lately, I find myself working a lot more with couples and gaining a lot of satisfaction helping them to mend, heal, and resolve their relationship struggles and dilemmas.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sodna Paul

Sodna Paul

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


My name is Sodna Paul, and I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I truly believe that mental health is just as important as physical health, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients in their healing and growth. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from St Thomas University. Before becoming a PMHNP, I worked as a registered nurse inpatient psychiatry, Correctional facility and medical-surgical units, which gave me a strong foundation in holistic patient care. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults across a wide range of mental health concerns, with Depression and anxiety, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Trauma and PTSD, Substance use disorders, Sleep issues and Lifestyle related mental health concerns. I use a combination of evidence-based medication management, supportive therapy, psychoeducation, and lifestyle coaching to help clients reach their goals.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melanie Ryan

Melanie Ryan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My authentic strength-based style cultivates a safe consistent environment for reflection and insight.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Bradley Bemis

Bradley Bemis

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Licensed Professional Counselor • Licensed Addiction Counselor • Clinical Supervisor • EMDR-Trained • Board Certified Telemental Health Provider • Nationally Certified Counselor • Certified Life Coach • Natural Medicine Facilitator in Training

Something brought you here. Maybe it's the anxiety that won't quiet down, the depression that won't go away, your reliance on substances holding you back, or the weight of traumatic experiences you've been carrying longer than you can remember. Or maybe it's something else entirely.

I'm Bradley — a master's level, dually-licensed mental health and addiction counselor who knows what it means to be human and how to navigate the challenges of our full human experience. I spent over three decades in business, technology, consulting, teaching, training, and military service before devoting my life to service.

Since 2015, I've worked as a mindfulness, meditation, and contemplative wisdom teacher, a somatic practice guide and natural medicine facilitator, a researcher, writer, and now as a therapist. Today, I help my adult clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and the deeper questions that often lie beneath them. I also support people through major life transitions, grief and loss, existential inquiry, identity exploration, career alignment, family dysfunction, relationship dynamics, and more — combining evidence-based practice, modern neuroscience, applied psychophysiology, and contemplative reflection into a holistic approach that focuses on the root causes and conditions that cause suffering in our lives.

I know what it is to stand on one side of the doorway and I know what it is to stand on the other side of that very same doorway — and now I help others cross the threshold for themselves... If I can help you cross that threshold, if you're ready, then I'm here.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marimar Vazquez-Pineiro

Marimar Vazquez-Pineiro

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Implementing mainly a Person-Centered Therapy, which allows me to be compassionate, listening without judgment and acknowledging the client's experience.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. LaTonya Shaw

Dr. LaTonya Shaw

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Port St. Lucie, FL


Greetings, my name is Dr. LaTonya Shaw, I am the CEO of M.I.N.D Therapeutic Services, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Healthcare Administrator with over 15 years of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families toward healing and personal growth. I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University, where I focused on Mental Health Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, Child Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy. I earned my Doctoral degree in Clinical Healthcare Administration from the University of Lynchburg.

I was born and raised in Southeastern Florida by my strict and loving paternal grandmother. I am the eldest of my siblings and proudly embrace my Native American, South American, and African American heritage. I am a devoted mother of three adult children, a Godmother to five, two grandpups, finding joy in family, travel, escape rooms, coloring, and sipping hot tea.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darlene Amin

Darlene Amin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I help my clients explore and heal core beliefs that are preventing them from living their lives to the fullest potential.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Josh Ginsburg

Josh Ginsburg

Therapist

Virtual • Miami, FL


“My approach to therapy is integrative, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness-based strategies to help clients gain insight, reduce anxiety, and reconnect with their core values.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sarah Roof

Sarah Roof

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Port Richey, FL


As a licensed clinician, I focus on meeting with clients who suffer from trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and mood disorders. I also help those who just need someone to talk to about life stressors and life decisions. I believe in assisting clients in finding their internal strengths and overcoming stressors. I offer both telehealth and in person options for therapy sessions depending on which you would prefer.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Sarasota, FL

Number of therapists serving Sarasota, FL
There are over 3,314 therapists in Sarasota, FL accepting new patients.
3,314+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 83%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 68%Ascension
  • 53%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 16%Spanish
  • 3%Haitian Creole
  • 2%French
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 86%Online only
  • 14%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 26%Man
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 25%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 15%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 7%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 5%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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