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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Atlanta, GA
Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Atlanta, GA
In Atlanta, Headway helps individuals navigate addiction challenges through personalized talk therapy and medication management with providers trained in relapse prevention, 12-step facilitation, and dual diagnosis treatment. Many patients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per visit.
Samaria Witherspoon
Therapist
Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away
191 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GASubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna insurance
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Providence Health Plan
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Chidimma Nzoiwu
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away
2470 Windy Hill Road Southeast, Marietta, GASubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Adetrice Strown
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away
4500 Hugh Howell Road, Tucker, GASubstance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Natacha Smith
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away
4864 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross, GASubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Gloria Chine
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away
127 Jonesboro Road, Jonesboro, GASubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Annette Hughes
Therapist
Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away
5000 Austell Powder Springs Road Southwest, Austell, GASubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD, Relationship issues, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Grace Fomunung
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away
4652 Lawrenceville Highway Northwest, Lilburn, GASubstance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Dr. Olajumoke Akinyele
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away
11285 Elkins Road, Roswell, GASubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
Elizabeth Nyako
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away
3915 Harrison Road, Loganville, GASubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Dr. Onyebuchi Nwaokolo
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away
1725 Pennsylvania Avenue, McDonough, GASubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Dr. Joy Ibeh
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away
1950 Riverside Parkway, Lawrenceville, GASubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of Atlanta, GA
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 89%Relationship issues
- 100%Aetna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 85%Cigna
- 70%Curative
- 100%English
- 7%French
- 4%Haitian Creole
- 4%Somali
- 4%Spanish
- 93%In-person or online
- 7%In-person only
- 85%Woman
- 15%Man
- 48%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 26%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 48%Family therapy
- 22%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right addiction counselor for you
Headway makes it easier to find support for overcoming addiction — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an Addiction Therapist in Atlanta
Finding addiction therapists in Atlanta starts with matching the care to the concern you want support with. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, substance use, behavioral addictions, relapse prevention, recovery maintenance, and co-occurring concerns like anxiety or depression. Look for a therapist whose profile lists experience with addiction, substance use, or alcohol-related concerns, along with approaches such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, harm reduction, or medication-assisted treatment coordination. Some people may also work with a prescriber as part of their care team.
Atlanta has many therapists across neighborhoods like Midtown, Buckhead, Decatur, and the Old Fourth Ward, so the number of options can make it harder to narrow your search. Consider whether an in-person office fits your commute, parking needs, or MARTA access, or whether virtual appointments give you more scheduling flexibility. It can also help to look for therapists who are accepting new clients, offer appointment times that fit your calendar, and describe a non-judgmental approach to recovery. Reading bios before booking can show how a therapist talks about addiction care, whether they mention harm reduction, and what you can expect from sessions.
Therapy in Atlanta can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you search for addiction therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose from therapists offering in-person or virtual appointments. You can browse profiles, compare availability, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:
* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
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