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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 3,302 licensed mental health professionals and telehealth options, finding support that fits your needs has never been easier.

Timothy Gartz

Timothy Gartz

Therapist

Virtual • Gulf Breeze, FL


“I value the importance of the individual in the process. Regardless of challenge, whether it be trauma, family discord, marital disruption, depression, educational or life adjustments, anxiety or grief I look for ways to help my clients find meaning...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Dahlia Gordon

Dr. Dahlia Gordon

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I view therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to better understand what's happening in your life and develop practical skills to help you feel more in control.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Julia Davis

Julia Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Creating meaningful connections and a more satisfying life experience can be achieved with healthy conversation that gives you permission to be yourself and connect with others authentically.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kimberly Saich

Kimberly Saich

Therapist

Virtual • Tampa, FL


“With a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and dual licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LDAC), I bring extensive expertise...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Patti Yarranton

Patti Yarranton

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My work is rooted in the belief that healing happens through partnership—one where you learn not only how to move through what hurts, but how to show up for yourself in ways that are honoring, self-regarding, and deeply empowering.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michael Gallagher

Michael Gallagher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • North Palm Beach, FL


“I tend to be eclectic and use the interventions that best help the client, including cognitive behavioral therapy, clinical hypnosis, crisis intervention and trauma based therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Dr. Faezeh Andrews

Dr. Faezeh Andrews

Therapist

Virtual • Cape Coral, FL


“My hope is to create a safe environment where clients can explore distressing issues, begin the healing process, and create a sense of self-empowerment...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Angelique Austin

Angelique Austin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Psychology from Troy University.

Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, providing compassionate, honest, and collaborative care. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alan Romano

Alan Romano

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to help you make sense of what you've been through, reconnect with who you are, and build a life that isn't controlled by your past.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Dasha Highsmith

Dr. Dasha Highsmith

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and open-minded, and I genuinely enjoy helping people navigate hard situations while finding practical ways to cope, grow, and move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Wanda Chisolm

Wanda Chisolm

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“With over 15 years of experience as a therapist, I believe in meeting clients exactly where they are.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Susan Goodwin

Susan Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Susan Goodwin is a highly qualified and experienced therapist holding licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). With a passion for helping individuals overcome mental health and substance use challenges, Susan brings a wealth of expertise to her practice.



Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Diana Ilarraza

Diana Ilarraza

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi, I'm Diana — a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with individuals and families, including older adults, navigating anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, and life transitions. My background spans schools, foster care, supportive housing for youth, and outpatient mental health across New York and Florida. I know how hard it can be to find a therapist who truly understands your culture, your language, and the pressures you carry — whether that's family expectations, being the one everyone else leans on, health changes, caregiving, or figuring out who you are apart from everyone else's needs. Many of the people I work with are holding it together for everyone around them while quietly running on empty. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are and feel understood, in whichever language feels most like home.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Clint Ross

Clint Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My passion is providing hope and encouragement to individuals and families struggling with the stressors of life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 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
Ato Williams

Ato Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can speak openly, feel understood, and also be challenged to make meaningful changes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 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
Nicole Edwards

Nicole Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My team and I work from the foundation that you are the expert, and people who work with us say they appreciate our non-judgmental, warm, yet direct approach.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katalin Hanana

Katalin Hanana

Therapist

Virtual • Hollywood, FL


“My goal is to create a safe nonjudgemental environment during our sessions so that together we can create treatment plan goals that will help you get through whatever you may be going through.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Candice Yeargin

Candice Yeargin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“You will find my style to be open and honest while providing a compassionate, respectful and non-judgmental soft place to fall.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Vargas

Jessica Vargas

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy should help you feel understood while also giving you the tools and confidence to handle the challenges in front of you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
Dr. Gary Probst

Dr. Gary Probst

Therapist

Virtual • Miami, FL


“I teach psychopharmacology at a major university, and I can be an asset when it comes to medication.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Katherine Morales

Katherine Morales

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Welcome. Seeking support can feel difficult, especially when you're managing overwhelming emotions, relationship stress, painful experiences, or simply feeling disconnected from the life you want to live. I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, PTSD, women's issues, and challenges related to self-esteem, life transitions, and relationships. I understand that healing looks different for everyone, and I believe therapy should provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely understood. Whether you're struggling with day-to-day stress, navigating the impact of past experiences, or trying to make sense of difficult emotions, my goal is to help you gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and build a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling. Together, we can create meaningful change while honoring your unique experiences, strengths, and goals.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maylin Batista, Ph.D.,LMHC

Maylin Batista, Ph.D.,LMHC

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Miami Lakes, FL


“Dr. Batista integrates traditional psychological theories with complementary and evidence-based approaches, including Clinical Hypnosis, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Diandra Ortiz

Diandra Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Luca Guerriero

Luca Guerriero

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach centers around establishing a safe and non-judgmental space, allowing individuals to fully express and embrace their authentic selves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jorge Garcia

Jorge Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Doral, FL


“Everyone has unlimited untapped potential. My therapy approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and psychodynamic therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Heather Waddle

Heather Waddle

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


With over 15 years of experience, I have helped countless individuals navigate the challenges they face and find peace within themselves. Together, we can work towards culminating a healthier and more fulfilling future.

When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my dogs, hiking with friends, cooking, and making flower arrangements. I also enjoy spending time doing artsy activities or attending local events.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jill Bergen

Jill Bergen

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Jill believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship. She hopes to help you engage and enhance your capacity for introspection, reflection, and self-awareness...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
David Forest

David Forest

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gainesville, FL


“My goal is to create a caring and supportive space for you to feel. To feel safe, and seen, and heard.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jordan Augustin

Jordan Augustin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fort Lauderdale, FL


“I am approachable, readily engage in communication, and maintain an open-minded perspective regarding treatment therapies that cater to the individual needs of all patients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Renata Teixeira Da Silva

Renata Teixeira Da Silva

Therapist

Virtual • Miami, FL


“Renata has a psychoanalytic framework to help patients identify their inner conflicts and interpersonal struggles.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diane Miller-Mandell

Diane Miller-Mandell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Welcome to an opportunity to create the life you envision. For over 20 years, I have had the honor of assisting in providing tools for strengthening self esteem and creating strategies to cope with life transitions, self esteem, work and life balance, stress, increasing communication in your key relationships . We partner in a results oriented ,relaxed and warm environment Clients comment on how effectively this approach works and how quickly they find solutions. Empathy and Solutions are the Key!


Short term results in a compassionate setting: STOP THE EMOTIONAL HANGOVER! Start Living fully! Women's life transition support, Codependency and Self Esteem Improvement, Life coaching, Stress reduction techniques for your tool box and solutions for a grateful life!


In a positive, empowering setting, change occurs. Client testimonials: "I like your proactivity, providing ideas and resources, "I've had therapists but none that have given me the tools you have" "I wish I'd come sooner. In a few sessions, I have direction. Thank you for partnering with me. I invite you to contact me for moving your life forward.

Substance use / addiction, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Deborah Crocetti

Deborah Crocetti

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I utilize a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Model in addition to ACT and CBT, to help people get their lives back on track and enjoy everyday living once again.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joseph Fattori

Joseph Fattori

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is client-centered, compassionate, and collaborative. I believe every person's story is unique...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 9 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
Mariah Farmer

Mariah Farmer

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am dedicated to creating open, comfortable environments where growth feels possible and all individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered to change the path of their lives in their desired direction.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 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
Dr. Michelle Prashad

Dr. Michelle Prashad

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wellington, FL


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Master Certified Addiction Professional with a deep passion for motivating and advocating for my clients. I hold a master’s degree in Educational Psychology, a second master’s in Mental Health Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling from Barry University.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 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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