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

Struggling with substance use or addictive behaviors in Savannah? Headway connects you with 848 licensed providers trained in evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. Access virtual or in-person sessions focused on recovery, relapse prevention, and building sustainable sobriety with compassionate, solution-oriented care.

Dr. Clayton Martin

Dr. Clayton Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Savannah, GA


“My approach to therapy is informed by three orientations- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, which examines and transforms the thoughts, attitudes and behaviors that generate emotional distress...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Diane Hilleary

Diane Hilleary

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • Savannah, GA


“My style is warm, grounded, compassionate, and depth-oriented. With more than 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I offer holistic psychotherapy that blends traditional talk therapy with Internal Family Systems, Mindful Self-Compassion,...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Millie Reeves Davis

Millie Reeves Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.3 mi away • 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
Rebekah Duffner

Rebekah Duffner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5 mi away • Savannah, GA


“My goal is to build mutual trust and respect, providing a safe space where you can come exactly as you are.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Camille Ridgley

Camille Ridgley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • Savannah, GA


“I am passionate about supporting my clients as they work to better understand themself, particularly the body, mind, soul connection.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Mack

Michael Mack

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • 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
Angela Lane

Angela Lane

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • Savannah, GA


“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 4 insurance carriers
Shirlonda Shepard

Shirlonda Shepard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • Savannah, GA


Hi ,I am a licensed professional counselor in GA with 10 years of experience working as psychotherapist . In addition I have over 15 years of working with individual in active addiction and recovery . I have worked with adolescents, adults and couples with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. .

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nadine Williams

Nadine Williams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Winder, GA


“I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and respected.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Randell Morgan

Randell Morgan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monticello, GA


“I am a licensed professional counselor and addictions specialist with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Onyebuchi Nwaokolo

Dr. Onyebuchi Nwaokolo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • McDonough, GA


“I believe that effective mental health care begins with listening. I work collaboratively with my clients...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Dennis Slate

Dr. Dennis Slate

Psychologist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am a licensed psychologist and have worked in several federal agencies (DOJ, DOD, DHS and VA) with a wide population.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Madison Longchamp

Madison Longchamp

Therapist

Virtual • Alpharetta, GA


“I have extensive training in child development and adolescent therapy with an emphasis in art and play therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Liza Sanderson

Dr. Liza Sanderson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deanna M. Dillard

Deanna M. Dillard

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I provide nurturing, support, guidance and empowerment with clients. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution-focused therapeutic styles with clients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olusola Olawale

Olusola Olawale

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“He believes that quality care comes from a combination of an effective treatment regimen and a strong provider-patient relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Chanya Peters

Chanya Peters

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“My practice philosophy is a holistic approach, mind, body, and soul. I encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors such as nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, stress management and mindfulness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Caudia Hills

Caudia Hills

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


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
Osafo Asare Bediako

Osafo Asare Bediako

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe in human resilience, and I pride myself in offering innovative solution-focused therapeutic tools to empower individuals to move beyond surviving to thriving.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katelyn Knight

Katelyn Knight

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—without judgment—and begin building a life that feels more authentic, balanced, and fulfilling.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tamara Smith

Tamara Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe mental health care should be personalized, practical, and centered around the individual—not just a diagnosis.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Herb Church

Herb Church

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I can help you figure out how to get back on track by teaching you the tools you'll need to manage your feelings and problems and how to recover your relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ann Bezner

Ann Bezner

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I offer a calm, steady presence and work in a way that helps you feel safe, supported, and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Janel Wheeler

Janel Wheeler

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe in creating a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and past experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ogochukwu Ojiaku

Dr. Ogochukwu Ojiaku

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“She uses her extensive Medical, and psychiatric skills to assess, properly diagnose, and treat clients with all psych. conditions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lasharra Jenkins

Lasharra Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Lasharra believes therapy should feel like a place where you can exhale—where you don't have to perform, explain away your pain, or have it all figured out.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tevita Brown

Tevita Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I’m a licensed clinical social worker with a diverse background from working with military, children and family’s, substance abuse, mental health and other populations. I graduated with my masters degree in 2016 from the University of Southern Mississippi located in Longbeach Mississippi after my military service. I like for anyone that I and providing services a service to feel safe and open.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shurnika Silas

Shurnika Silas

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up exactly as you are—without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you have everything figured out.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Faith Murray

Dr. Faith Murray

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach to providing care includes therapeutic resources. I also offer expert medication management when necessary, ensuring a holistic approach to mental health care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Chris Kangas

Chris Kangas

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach to therapy is "Down to Earth," personable and holistic, with an emphasis on empowerment through self-awareness...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amelia Hays

Amelia Hays

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I take a warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth approach, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wendy Balogun

Wendy Balogun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in working with individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia, and I believe that with the right care and tools, real change is possible.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Stephanie Peters

Stephanie Peters

Therapist

Virtual • Macon, GA


“Having a session with me should never feel like you are in a "therapy session." It will feel more like you are simply having a conversation with a good friend or close family in a safe environment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jackie Martin

Jackie Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am passionate about helping people reach their greatest potential and believe everyone can grow into who they are supposed to be without judgement.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 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
Sherell Ellis

Sherell Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“My approach to counseling is to provide nonjudgmental support and unconditional positive regard in addition to a warm and inviting environment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sara Melton

Sara Melton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Buford, GA


“I specialize in treating substance use disorder and addiction, trauma, and issues surrounding grief and loss.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Patrick Ittleman

Patrick Ittleman

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I work collaboratively with clients to identify practical goals, strengthen motivation, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephanie Abel

Stephanie Abel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Loganville, GA


“She is committed to creating a supportive, respectful space where clients feel heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Karla

Dr. Lisa Karla

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Brave One:

Coming to therapy is a courageous effort! My initial task is to create a therapeutic alliance that affirms you reached out at the right time and hope is possible! This journey we take together won't always be easy but with 15 years experience, working in many areas of behavioral health including forensics, inpatient medical and psychiatry, outpatient, consulting, substance abuse and private practice, you're in good hands. I bring a wealth of life experience that goes a long way too!

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Savannah, GA

Number of therapists serving Savannah, GA
There are over 840 therapists in Savannah, GA accepting new patients.
840+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 80%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 94%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 45%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
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  • 85%Online only
  • 15%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 24%Man
License types
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  • 59%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 1%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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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 Savannah, GA

> Finding addiction therapists in Savannah starts with identifying the kind of support that fits your needs. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, substance use, compulsive behaviors, cravings, and the impact these concerns may have on relationships or daily life. As you compare therapists, look for training and listed specialties that match what you want to address. Some therapists use approaches like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, or harm reduction-informed care. Some people also work with a prescriber as part of their care team. > > In a smaller city like Savannah, local in-person options may be more limited, so virtual appointments can help expand your search across Georgia. Recovery can change over time, and it may help to look for a therapist who describes their approach as respectful, practical, and non-judgmental. You can also compare appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading bios before booking can help you understand how each therapist talks about addiction care, communication style, and what sessions may look like. > > Addiction therapy in Savannah can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before your first appointment. Headway helps you find therapists who may accept insurance, are accepting new patients, and offer virtual or in-person care. You can enter your insurance details, review estimated costs upfront, browse therapist bios, 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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