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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Florida

Headway connects you with 3,281 licensed providers across Florida who specialize in addiction support, including treatment for alcohol, drugs, gambling, and behavioral addictions. Access evidence-based therapies like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies through virtual or in-person sessions, with many providers offering free consultations and next-day availability.

Jonathan Davis

Jonathan Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I grew up watching someone I loved struggle with mental health and addiction, and later went through my own seasons of trauma, loss, depression, major life change, and rebuilding.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Patrick Gribel

Patrick Gribel

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is curious and unhurried. I'm more interested in what's underneath your symptoms than in handing you a worksheet.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Marian Ayoub

Dr. Marian Ayoub

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Wesley Chapel, FL


“I believe in a holistic approach to care, considering the physical, emotional, and social aspects of each individual's health.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Weber

Jennifer Weber

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, understanding, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Edlyne Joseph

Edlyne Joseph

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“In our work together, we combine empathy with science to help you understand what's happening inside your brain.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Scott

Jessica Scott

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in patient centered care. It is important that clients are active participants in their care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shawn Smith

Shawn Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to provide effective, evidence-based care that supports recovery, stability, and long-term success in a structured, nonjudgmental environment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Stress management
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shelby Twining

Shelby Twining

Therapist

Virtual • Gainesville, FL


“Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process, and you deserve someone that is flexible enough to meet you where you are!”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristin Weibley

Kristin Weibley

Therapist

Virtual • Brooksville, FL


“My goal is to help you improve your overall quality of life by establishing goals together that are attainable thus reducing your stress.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Kayla Goldsby

Kayla Goldsby

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I customize our conversations and treatment plans to meet your unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Ehrhardt

Richard Ehrhardt

Therapist

Virtual • Trinity, FL


Hi, my name is Richard Ehrhardt and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida. I absolutely love what I do. I have a passion and drive to help others implement skills we will learn and get the results they desire. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including substance abuse/addictions, ADHD/HD, mens issues, anxiety/stress, relationship issues, and parenting concerns with children/teenagers.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicki Scovil

Nicki Scovil

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor that has a passion to empower individuals to find meaning and purpose in their life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Infertility
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Carolina Baldner

Carolina Baldner

Therapist

Virtual • Weston, FL


“She applies a Psychodynamic approach, which combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Existential Therapy serve to work on adjustment to change, stress reduction, goal setting and motivation while navigating a path towards...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lisa Dileo

Lisa Dileo

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a good listener and will give you a lot of unconditional support while suggesting ways to solve the problem you've come into therapy for.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amy Penny

Amy Penny

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Amy Penny is a passionate and dedicated therapist who believes that every person holds limitless potential and inner strength waiting to be discovered. Drawing from her own experiences of overcoming adversity and her clinical expertise, Amy creates a safe and supportive space where individuals feel empowered to connect with their inner resources and move toward growth and healing.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Paige Whitten

Paige Whitten

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Through exploring a deeper understanding of yourself and your personality, you can make necessary changes to feel more fulfilled in life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brigette Ruszkowski

Brigette Ruszkowski

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to help you build the skills and confidence needed to move toward a life that feels more grounded, empowered, and aligned with who you want to be.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 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
Takiyah Walcott

Takiyah Walcott

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of New York. My approach to therapy is warm, open-minded, collaborative, and supportive. Throughout that process, I use an integrative

approach utilizing DBT, CBT, strength-based therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I specialize in

couples’ therapy, and treatment resistant individual therapy.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Winfield

Susan Winfield

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“A direct approach it getting to the work that needs to be done to bring about healing, transformation, insight and growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Gutierrez

Jennifer Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I believe that meaningful therapy begins with feeling seen, understood, and safe, so I want to share a bit about who I am and how I work. I am currently a doctoral student in clinical psychology (PsyD), and I also hold a master’s degree in counseling. My training has included work in a variety of clinical settings, where I’ve had the opportunity to support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. At the core of my work is the belief that people are incredibly resilient, even when it doesn’t feel that way. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being your authentic self, while also gently challenging and supporting you toward growth.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Schaill

Susan Schaill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • St. Petersburg, FL


“I believe that truly effective care begins with listening, really listening to each person's story without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christian Santos

Christian Santos

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work with teens and adults, to collaboratively address those concerns that may be causing sleepless nights, anxious mornings, substance dependence, trauma bonds, guilt, and an overall dissatisfaction with the status quo.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Wilmot

Lisa Wilmot

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that health and wellness are best achieved by addressing the whole person, not simply the condition, adverse event or illness/disease.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jared Zipper

Jared Zipper

Therapist

Virtual • Melbourne, FL


“I integrate the best components of several therapies to help you change unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and relationship patterns that keep you stuck.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alicia Anderson

Alicia Anderson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My style is collaborative, down-to-earth, and nonjudgmental. I treat individuals experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Mood & Sleep disorders, Stress, PTSD, ADHD, Addiction and Life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Denise Kennedy-Batchelor

Denise Kennedy-Batchelor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


I am a psychiatric provider who specializes in working with adults experiencing anxiety and depression, and I’m passionate about creating a space where you feel genuinely seen and heard. My clinical background includes formal training in evidence-based treatments for mood and anxiety disorders, and I have experience supporting clients from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds. I strive to bring both professional expertise and a warm, grounded presence to every session so that you feel comfortable sharing what’s really going on in your life.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jean Robert Celicourt

Jean Robert Celicourt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I work closely with my patients to develop individualized care plans that prioritize their unique needs, preferences, and life circumstances.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Robert Beckford

Robert Beckford

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


I want you to know that my role is to support you with compassion, respect, and evidence‐based care. I take the time to listen closely so I can understand what you’re experiencing and what matters most to you. My approach is collaborative—I believe treatment works best when we make decisions together. I’m here to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly and feel heard. My goal is to help you move toward stability, confidence, and a better quality of life.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lauren Ortiz

Lauren Ortiz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“Known for my genuine and empathetic approach, I take the time to listen, connect, and partner with my patients in a meaningful way.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Racheal Onodu

Racheal Onodu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 18 years of experience in general health and 7 years of mental health. I diagnose and treat mental disorders with a sense of comfort and trust. My practice combines the best of psychiatric services with focus on the best treatment plan for your general well-being.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kris Arana

Kris Arana

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gainesville, FL


“I am a therapist who sees a therapist and knows first hand what it is like to change for the better.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Young

Cynthia Young

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I provide a compassionate, holistic, open, and honest approach to my clients seeking to overcome and or accept depression and challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Elyse Schwartz

Dr. Elyse Schwartz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I began my career over 23 years ago working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders, specializing in DSH behaviors, trauma, substance use disorders as well as co-occurring disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicole Pera

Nicole Pera

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I have a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Canisius College in the State of New York, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY and FL. I have extensive experience with dual diagnoses including co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. I additionally have significant experience counseling individuals through various life transitions. I have extensive experience working with family conflict and am certified in alternative dispute resolution techniques.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nicole McCray

Nicole McCray

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Clients should know that I’m down-to-earth, non-judgmental, and a genuine person. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be real—no masks, no pressure, no shame. I bring warmth and care into the room, along with a sense of humor when it’s helpful, because healing doesn’t always have to feel heavy to be meaningful.

I’m also solution-focused and collaborative. That means we’ll spend time understanding what’s going on, but we won’t get stuck there. We’ll work together to identify practical tools, coping strategies, and small, realistic steps that can help you feel better in your day-to-day life. Above all, I care deeply about meeting you where you are and supporting you in a way that feels respectful, empowering, and aligned with your goals. If you do not see your insurance provider listed and you are interested in private pay, please email me at [email protected] or find me on Psychology today under Nicole McCray and send me a message.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jessica Sammut

Jessica Sammut

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I will listen to your concerns without judgement. We all have a story and I want to hear yours so I can help you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alessandra Smith

Alessandra Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Hialeah, FL


I have been practicing for over 17 years providing Individual and family therapy. My focus is to facilitate strategies and interventions that will bring you hope and transformation.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Florida

Number of therapists serving Florida
There are over 3,272 therapists in Florida accepting new patients.
3,272+
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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  • 100%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 63%Ascension
  • 48%United Healthcare
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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  • 85%Online only
  • 15%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 26%Man
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 24%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
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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