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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Athens, GA
Athens residents seeking addiction support can access 862 Headway providers trained in dual diagnosis treatment, relapse prevention, and motivational enhancement therapy. The platform accepts multiple insurance plans and many clients save significantly on sessions through coverage.
“My focus is on creating a safe, respectful and nonjudgemental environment where clients feel heard, understood and empowered in their mental health journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
As a board-certified clinical therapist, I view mental health as essential to overall well-being. Reaching out for support can be one of the hardest steps, and I’m proud of you for taking it. With over 15 years of experience, I’m here to support you on your journey. Everyone’s story is unique and deserves an individualized approach to care.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy works best when it is a partnership. You are the expert on your life—your experiences, challenges, strengths, and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I have a wealth of over 15 years' experience providing individual, family, couple therapy to those who have depression, anxiety, endured trauma, relationship concerns, or life stressors with work, personal, or family. My clients age from 15 years old to 62. They are diverse in reference to gender, culture, race, spiritualty, and relational beliefs.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I'm a warm and empowering therapist who believes in helping people find strength and confidence through life's challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I strive to meet each client where they are in life by utilizing a strength based person-centered approach.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My style is very much person-centered, which for me, means I go with the flow in terms of meeting my clients where they are.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, person-centered, and tailored to your unique needs, helping you move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I use a very warm, direct approach to therapy which fosters a healthy, trusting therapeutic relationship facilitating change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Here's what truly lights me up: working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ teens and young adults who are ready to process the trauma that's been keeping them stuck.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and use other mindfulness-based practices to help you increase your quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience with the healthcare system, my goal is to provide compassionate, high-quality care...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a Masters-level therapist dual-licensed in clinical mental health counseling and addictions counseling in North Carolina and Georgia. I am a Level II Certified Attachment-Based Family Therapist and a Certified Adoption Competent Therapist. I am also certified in Natural Flow EMDR. I specialize in treating adolescents, young adults, parents, and families who are struggling with a variety of mental health symptoms and behavioral problems.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative, supportive space where you can show up exactly as you are—no pressure to have it all figured out.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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 6 insurance carriers
“Using a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach, I work collaboratively with you to identify unhelpful thought patterns, build practical coping skills, and support lasting, meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Welcome! My name is Dr. Natalia Kuzmina, PhD. I hold a LMFT/LCMFT license in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Kansas. I earned my PhD. in Couple and Family Therapy from Kansas State University and my Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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 10 insurance carriers
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe that hope and healing are possible for everyone. My counseling approach is grounded in the belief that meaningful change can occur when individuals, couples, and families partner with a compassionate, skilled therapist who provides effective support and practical mental health resources. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can gain insight, build resilience, and work toward their goals. I look forward to the opportunity to meet and work with you.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Having spent many years as a nurse, I have seen the profound impact that mental health struggles can have on individuals and their families.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I am an experienced board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 10 years of mental health experience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Working with me means you'll have a safe place to come and sort out overwhelming thoughts and emotions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Exploring those stuck points with someone who creates a safe environment for you to get to know yourself better, and grow towards emotional intelligence, happiness, and peace of mind...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I have thoroughly enjoyed helping my patients make lifestyle changes, providing coping strategies and education to increase their quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I focus on giving you practical tools you can use right away, while also exploring how both past experiences and current events shape what you're going through now.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am a person myself who has struggled with addiction issues and helped thousands to overcome their own problems with drugs and alcohol.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Her distinctive background in both physical and mental health allows her to approach psychiatric care through a comprehensive clinical lens...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My goal is to tailor a treatment plan and collaborative dialogue to help you recognize your ability to choose new paths and realize your full potential to thrive.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe in YOU - your strength, resilience, and potential. Let's discover and build a happier, more confident you, together.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“As a board certified psychotherapist, I have nearly 30 years of clinical experience treating adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and substance use disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I use the care approach that focuses on human aspects of care. This involves on how the words used and the non-verbal cues and responses are vitally important in creating encounters that are satisfying and enabling.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe that every person I sit with has strengths worth building on, and I work hard to see and name those strengths from the very beginning.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I don't come in with a script. My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, and I pull from a range of evidence-based methods — including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and culturally responsive practices —...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“She specializes in treatment of depression, anxiety, ADHD, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, psychosis and mood disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy works best when people feel genuinely comfortable being themselves, not judged, analyzed, or pressured to "have it all figured out."”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I have over 16 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, and difficult life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My counseling approach is integrative in which I draw from various counseling modalities to suit each unique client.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Imagine your best self, let's work together to identify and prioritize SMART goals to get a little closer to that version of yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Athens, GA
Number of therapists serving Athens, GA
847+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 99%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 81%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 94%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 48%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 3%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
- 84%Online only
- 16%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 77%Woman
- 23%Man
License types
- 59%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 2%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 32%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
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