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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Acworth, GA

Acworth's addiction treatment landscape includes multiple therapeutic modalities like 12-step facilitation, SMART Recovery, and acceptance-based approaches available through Headway's extensive provider network. Find compassionate, solution-oriented professionals ready to help you address substance misuse and behavioral addictions.

Karen Kearby

Karen Kearby

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am interactive, engaged, and provide unconditional positive regard to create a safe environment for expression and exploration.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Martin Johnson

Dr. Martin Johnson

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Georgia


“Dr. Johnson has been practicing as a child psychiatrist since 2002. After completing his residency at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt and his fellowship at Emory university, Dr. Johnson has worked in a variety of settings including...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Mims

Holly Mims

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I will partner with you in order for you to develop the skills necessary to make meaningful emotional, behavioral, and life changes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joyce Mack-Leonard

Joyce Mack-Leonard

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My style is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I provide a safe, welcoming space where you can openly share your experiences, gain new perspectives, and build practical tools to help you move forward with confidence.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shantelle Harrison

Shantelle Harrison

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is very calming, affirming, straightforward, empathetic, open minded, and solution focused.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael James

Michael James

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am solution oriented and want you to get the maximum benefit you can with your investment of time and money.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Russell Gray

Russell Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Douglasville, GA


“I have a long history of working with individuals with depression, anxiety, life transitioning, and alcohol and substance use disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Adrian Howard

Adrian Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Macon, GA


“I use a relational approach by coaching my clients as they work toward their desired outcomes for treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lucia Adebesin

Lucia Adebesin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that effective mental health care begins with listening and creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals feel heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Terri Ducker

Terri Ducker

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I show up with curiosity, humor, and directness, creating a safe space where you can feel seen, supported, and challenged in the best way.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Beverley Theodore

Beverley Theodore

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Depending on what was shared in session the client should expect to feel relieved, refreshed and energized to go out and make changes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Bryant

Sharon Bryant

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I identify as a Cognitive Behavior therapist with an emphasis on helping my clients identify their strengths and resources to resolve their behavioral, emotional and mental health issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Celina Vereen

Dr. Celina Vereen

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“You can expect to walk away with a sense of empowerment. The goal is for you to realize that you have a choice and for you to reclaim your power and walk in your authority.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Grief or loss, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mark Beach

Mark Beach

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that therapy is a journey. There are paths that need to be explored in order to find wounds that need healing...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tiffany Wilson

Tiffany Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I employ a holistic approach to integrate the spiritual, mental, physical and emotional aspects of well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lindsey Shurack

Lindsey Shurack

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy should be a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Frank Randall

Dr. Frank Randall

Therapist

Virtual • Ellijay, GA


“I help people with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and addictive patterns by combining practical, evidence-based tools with deeper insight into values, meaning, and identity.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Richard McCranie

Richard McCranie

Therapist

Virtual • Macon, GA


My name is Kyle, I go by my middle name. I am licensed in Georgia with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with, but not limited to, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, lgbtq+ related issues, & coping with grief and loss.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tera Murchinson

Tera Murchinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Waycross, GA


“The approaches to counseling that she uses most are person centered and cognitive behavioral approaches.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Christopher Porch

Christopher Porch

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“It is my goal to create an environment where clients feel supported and empowered to achieve their personal goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Banerjee

Elizabeth Banerjee

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I use a person-centered and trauma informed approach, typically using CBT or DBT based interventions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ximena Helm

Ximena Helm

Therapist

Virtual • Suwanee, GA


“One of our treatment purposes is to guide the person to make the necessary changes, in order to improve their health and life style.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shereese Pearsall

Shereese Pearsall

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am direct, caring and goal oriented. I understand life's challenges and I have successfully helped clients navigate life's journey's.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Josalin Scott

Josalin Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Josalin Scott is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Her main area of specialty is helping individuals who are coping with depression, anxiety, ADHD/ADD diagnosis, self-harming, pet loss, family building concerns, and LGBTQ+ matters. Josalin has gained experience by working with individuals who are coping with emotional abuse, deportation of family members, death of loved ones, and other painful experiences. She also works with individuals for anger management and stress management.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sha'ria Thomas

Sha'ria Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I empower individuals, couples, groups & organizations to appreciate the meaning of life & learn to love the Inner Self in order to become more productive and creative in manifesting the Life YOU truly desire (personally and professionally).”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Regina Holley

Regina Holley

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I prioritize establishing a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for self-exploration and personal development.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anna Ward Martin

Anna Ward Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Counseling which is used to treat many diagnosis blending more cognitive behavioral approaches with mindfulness techniques.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hilda Dwumfuor

Hilda Dwumfuor

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“With her, you will be equipped with tools, coping skills, an understanding of the "WHY" behind what you've been through, and a plan on how to move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deanna Casper

Deanna Casper

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that everyone is capable of change. My job is not to change you but to guide you to change yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aliyah Montgomery

Aliyah Montgomery

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered, meaning I meet you where you are and work alongside you to create meaningful, lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Barnetta Young

Barnetta Young

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy should be a safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood—without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Chadvina Skyers

Chadvina Skyers

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


Are you struggling with feelings that you can't quite put into words? Have you attempted to mask this with unhealthy behaviors and coping that has led to guilt, shame or self-doubt? Maybe just being forced to "push through" because life has given you no other alternatives. Potentially these emotions have gotten in the way of your success and or every day life (job, school, relationships), and, you have turned to every avenue for help, but still not found yourself feeling any better? If this is you then your feelings are valid. I help individuals who are struggling to get unstuck in tackling the many challenges of life.


My approach is individualized and non-judgmental. It is important for me to take the time to help you feel safe and comfortable enough to be your true and authentic self. I see everyone's journey as unique within its own right. I believe that the experiences from our past help shape and define our present sometimes being embedded in our subconscious.


Whether you are new to therapy and anxious about taking that first step, or returning after a long haul, I am here to help you take the steps needed to move your life in the ways of your own choosing. My hope is help you bring clarity to your experiences while supporting you in your journey towards transcendence.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shiy Ajao

Shiy Ajao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to empower individuals to recognize, change dysfunctional thinking and behavior, leading to improved emotional regulation and overall well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jabari Dobson

Jabari Dobson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fayetteville, GA


“Jabari is currently a ANCC board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Tranquility Telepsychiatry.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Frank Gorritz

Frank Gorritz

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach to therapy incorporates a holistic perspective on your needs and wants from the therapy process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kacey Gammon

Kacey Gammon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Statesboro, GA


“I bring years of experience in addiction treatment and have dedicated much of my work to supporting women who have experienced trauma.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Morgan

Christopher Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in Relapse prevention skills teaching mindfulness distress tolerance skills, and also being trauma informed in a solution focused manner.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tikki Brown

Tikki Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I have over 20 years experiences working with a variety of populations, motivating and encouraging change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
April Befort

April Befort

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My work is rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection—and that every person deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Wanda Chisolm

Wanda Chisolm

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“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 4 insurance carriers

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