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

Athens residents seeking addiction support can access 801 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.

Marcus Boyd

Marcus Boyd

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I bring 20+ years across psychiatric care, addictions care, forensic settings, and housing-first work.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lydia Spitzer

Lydia Spitzer

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I believe everyone deserves a safe, supportive place to talk through life’s challenges. For the past 19 years, I have worked with individuals and families navigating difficult moments, helping them find clarity, healing, and renewed strength. I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and I have a special passion for supporting people through grief and major life transitions.

Life can bring unexpected changes such as the loss of a loved one, relationship shifts, career changes, or other transitions that leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure of the next step. My goal is to provide a compassionate space where you can process your experiences, feel truly heard, and begin to move forward at your own pace.

Throughout my career, I have supported clients facing grief, anxiety, stress, and life adjustments. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where you can be yourself and feel supported as we work together toward healing and growth.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cheryl Jones

Cheryl Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I combine warmth and clinical expertise to help you navigate life's challenges in a supportive environment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Kennebrew

John Kennebrew

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor (CPCS) with over a decade of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology and have built my career serving individuals navigating trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and high-pressure environments.

In addition to providing therapy, I serve as CEO of Success Brand Behavioral Health, where I lead a team of clinicians and continue to provide direct care. I’ve also worked extensively with youth and families involved in foster care and the juvenile justice system and currently teach graduate counseling students as an adjunct professor.

What this means for you: you’re working with a clinician who understands both complex clinical presentations and real-world stress. I’m structured, experienced, and deeply committed to helping clients move from insight to action.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Adam Marion

Adam Marion

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in treating addictions of all types (substances, gambling, pornography, etc.), anxiety, depression, and other men's related issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Bosch

Melissa Bosch

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am a collaborative and goal-focused clinician. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I aim to work in partnership with you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Starling Bridges

Starling Bridges

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“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
Melissa Hardeman

Melissa Hardeman

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I always seek to provide a space in which clients can safely explore and process their emotional situations free of judgement...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Rashida Taylor

Dr. Rashida Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is solution-focused, creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment for clients to explore and express their emotions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Clayton Andrews

Clayton Andrews

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Clayton specializes in working with clients living with Sickle Cell Disease and helping them navigate the traumas associated with the disease.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chanrika Morley

Chanrika Morley

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“During sessions you can expect to be in a judgement free and culturally competent zone where you are heard and listened to.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
David Bailey

David Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My experience has been with adolescents and young and emerging adults in psychiatric care, child-welfare, eating disorder treatment, and the prison system.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Leslie Crampton, Lcpc, Cadc

Leslie Crampton, Lcpc, Cadc

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Together, we'll get curious about the patterns that show up in your emotions, relationships, and responses to stress.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sherri Carter

Sherri Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Hi My name is Sherri Carter. I am a licensed Therapist. I have been working in the industy for over 20 years, My approach to theraoy is solutiona focused and opend minded and mind fullness therapy.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mindy Mccarty

Mindy Mccarty

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I use a strength based approach to meet my clients where they are, empowering them to tap into their inner resilience to become the best version of themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lance Henson

Lance Henson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“With over 34 years experience in the behavioral health field, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that few can match.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Quinton Stripling

Quinton Stripling

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is person-centered, empathetic, and focused on helping you feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 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
Melanie Richmond

Melanie Richmond

Therapist

Virtual • Lawrenceville, GA


“I earned a Master of Arts in Community Counseling and have experience working with individuals, couples, families, crisis management, impulse control, substance abuse and conflict resolution.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Brett Newton

Brett Newton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brunswick, GA


“Client will leave sessions feeling heard, understood, and with unique insights and strategies to address their treatment plan goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janelle Prescott

Janelle Prescott

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Addictions Professional with over 20 years of experience in both military and civilian settings.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michael Mack

Michael Mack

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Savannah, GA


“Ultimately, it is about getting better and feeling better. It is about taking control of your life...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ajani Johnson

Ajani Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I provide a comfortable atmosphere for you to express yourself, unburden, and examine those things that hinder you from moving forward in your personal or professional life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Roy Woods

Roy Woods

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Roy's counseling style is engaging, supportive, and goal-oriented, emphasizing evidence-based modalities to help you achieve your objectives effectively.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Salgado

Jennifer Salgado

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to empower you to move beyond the brokenness, setbacks, and obstacles that have weighed on your mind, heart, and soul.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dina Smith

Dina Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Clients can expect an honest reflection of their experience. Clients will leave with actionable tools, strategies, and concepts to implement immediately.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dontay Williams

Dontay Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy should empower clients to reclaim their voice, identify their strengths, and find meaning even in painful experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Millie Reeves Davis

Millie Reeves Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Savannah, GA


“I am an empathetic and caring person and will work to meet the client where they are at, while providing therapeutic interventions to help cope with life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tracy Batten

Tracy Batten

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I understand that is never what is wrong with a person, but what happened to person that helps a person to reach their personal treatment goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robin Gordon

Robin Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Carrollton, GA


“My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic or stressful experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Denese Henderson

Denese Henderson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Social Psychology and Social Relations while at the same time obtaining an undergraduate Certification in Social Work from Moravian College. In 2007, I returned to school and, in 2009, received a Master of Science in Marriage and Family from Valdosta State University. I have been a therapist for more than 15 years.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Ellis

David Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I have worked for over 30 years in the mental health field. My professional experience includes working with adults, couples, families, and armed services members.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Edward Ochuwa

Dr. Edward Ochuwa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“My philosophy of care is to perform a holistic and all inclusive assessment of the patient and develop an individualized plan of treatment that addresses all their health care needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Elbert Ken Shell

Dr. Elbert Ken Shell

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe you have the skills and that you may need some help reconnecting with the gifts of your story.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Anna Thyberg

Anna Thyberg

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Hi, I’m Anna. I believe mental health is one of the most universal—and most human—experiences we share. Everyone deserves the opportunity to feel grounded, confident, and at peace. My passion for this work comes from seeing how transformative therapy can be when people are given the space and support to truly understand themselves.

With over five years of experience in the treatment field, including three years as a Clinical Director, I specialize in substance use, acute mental health, and life transitions. I work with adults navigating stress, uncertainty, and major turning points, helping them gain insight and move toward stability and self-awareness.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in the business world, which taught me the value of clear communication, structure, and solution-oriented thinking. I bring those same principles into therapy—blending empathy with practicality to help you take achievable steps toward a life that feels more stable and fulfilling.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brian Goodwin

Brian Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I take a collaborative and compassionate approach, helping clients explore challenges, build coping strategies, and grow self awareness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Melanie Barton

Melanie Barton

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe each client wants to live their best life but circumstances may have prevented it until they enter therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ashley Burnette

Ashley Burnette

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative and authentic process - one rooted in curiosity, compassion, and real human connection.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kimberly Sheppard Redd

Kimberly Sheppard Redd

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I am a licensed counselor in Georgia and Tennessee with over 25 years of professional counseling experience. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work in 1992 and my Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2000. I later completed my Post‐Master’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certification at Freed‐Hardeman University in 2019. I have worked in private practice and as a crisis assessor, supporting adults, couples, children, and families. I specialize in anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, family conflict, and crisis intervention. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence‐based practices.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Albertina Washington-Green

Albertina Washington-Green

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Hello there, my number one priority is to see clients within 1 to 5 business days to begin the process of assisting them with a hot topic known as "Life-ing." Today, I consider myself blessed because I find it rewarding in seeing clients reach their maximum potential. In addition to my mental health background for over 28 years, I have my own life experiences, coupled with being married to a minister, motherhood, and personal trauma, which have proven to be beneficial in my scope of practice.

I have done extensive work with grief/loss, anxiety, relational, premarital, substance use, and Christian Counseling.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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