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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Northbrook, IL

Addressing addiction requires personalized care that meets you where you are. Northbrook residents can work with 839 providers on Headway who understand dual diagnosis, withdrawal support, cravings management, and long-term recovery planning. Our platform offers virtual and in-person sessions, free intake consultations, and insurance coverage to reduce barriers to treatment.

Frances Morken

Frances Morken

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a compassionate therapist specializing in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), helping clients build balance, resilience, and emotional clarity.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Samson Okoh

Dr. Samson Okoh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that meaningful mental health care begins with creating a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to participate in their treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rosario Sandoval

Rosario Sandoval

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I strongly believe active listening is one of the most important elements when providing treatment to recognize your individual needs and provide personalized care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dhionis Tartari

Dhionis Tartari

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“In our work together, we look at how your thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behavior connect, so we can loosen the grip of the thinking that keeps you stuck instead of just talking around it.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Megan Vant

Megan Vant

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My focus with clients is to build a safe and trusting dynamic in order to explore issues that negatively impact life's experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kemisha Swan

Kemisha Swan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I aim to help you not only reduce distress but also reconnect with your strengths, deepen self‐understanding, and move toward a more empowered and grounded version of yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Juton Strickland

Juton Strickland

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


Welcome. Seeking therapy is a meaningful step, and I believe you deserve a space where you can feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that people have the capacity to heal, grow, and build lives that feel more manageable and fulfilling. I am Juton and I am a clinically licensed professional with over 15 years of experience providing crisis intervention, grief support, behavioral health services, clinical practice support, and training for helping professionals. My professional background includes work with individuals facing acute stress, life transitions, loss, emotional overwhelm, relationship concerns, and the effects of demanding work or caregiving roles. I work with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, grief and bereavement, adjustment challenges, trauma-related stress, low self-esteem, or difficulty managing major changes in their lives. I am especially passionate about supporting people in high-stress helping professions, including healthcare workers, first responders, educators, caregivers, and behavioral health professionals. I would be honored to support you on that journey.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Safurat Olaniba-Adebisi

Safurat Olaniba-Adebisi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I take a holistic approach to treatment, integrating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions that are tailored to meet each patient's unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rineeta Jabin-John

Rineeta Jabin-John

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm passionate about supporting individuals through their mental health journey and creating a safe, welcoming space where patients feel heard, respected, and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Peter Hopkins

Peter Hopkins

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I approach clients with compassion and validation. We work together to improve life and expand your joy, even in difficult situations and suffering.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Akamin Nkengaka

Dr. Akamin Nkengaka

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Together, we'll create a safe space to understand what's holding you back, strengthen healthy coping skills, and help you build a life that feels more balanced, connected, and meaningful.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Abi Frields

Abi Frields

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


I am a board certified Pyschiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for helping others meet their individual goals. My nursing career started in 2015 on an inpatient psychiatric unit. I completed my Master's degree in 2018 and moved to Oupatient Psychiatry and Consult Liaison services. For the last 7 years I have worked in Addiction Psychiatry and Dual Diagnosis settings, focusing on medication management, harm reduction, and decreasing barriers to high quality care.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Natalia Rysmanowska

Dr. Natalia Rysmanowska

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is thoughtful and grounded in thorough assessment. I take time to understand the full picture—current symptoms, history, prior treatments, functioning, stressors, and supports—so we can make an accurate diagnosis and build a plan that...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ana Sikula

Ana Sikula

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


If you're an adult navigating anxiety, depression, or relationship stress — and maybe feeling like

no one quite understands where you're coming from — you're in the right place. I've been

practicing for 15 years across community and clinical settings, working with adults and older

adults on mood, relationships, and the weight of everyday life. I'm bilingual in English and

Spanish, and having lived abroad myself, I genuinely enjoy working with people from a wide

range of cultural backgrounds. You don't have to explain your world to me — I'm here to

understand it.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nashat Ali

Nashat Ali

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I trained in medicine before I became a therapist, and it changed what I listen for. When a client tells me her chest tightens before every meeting, or that she can't stop thinking about a diagnosis, I take the physical side of that seriously.

I hold a PhD in health psychology and I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and Florida. My published research is on post-traumatic growth in women. Since 2020 I've also taught graduate counseling and psychology as an adjunct professor.

I see adults dealing with trauma and complex trauma, chronic illness, health anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. I work with women through perinatal and postpartum struggles and through fertility challenges. I also see adolescents.

I speak English, Hindi, Arabic, and Urdu. If you're dealing with immigration, acculturation, or family expectations that don't translate easily, you won't have to explain that context to me first.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marcin Mika

Marcin Mika

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Barrington, IL


“I believe the best treatment starts with listening. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and focused on keeping care practical, personalized, and easy to understand.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Antionette Cardenas

Dr. Antionette Cardenas

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I integrate evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to help clients develop practical tools for healing and growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lydia Schatzel

Lydia Schatzel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a honest direct therapist who will challenge you, using only positive reinforcement, positive intention, because that is how you get the positive outcome!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Vincent Henneburg

Vincent Henneburg

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm passionate about helping people understand themselves better, build meaningful and lasting relationships, and feel more in control of where they are headed.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karem Muksed

Karem Muksed

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“From my perspective, lasting change comes from learning to stay connected to yourself while staying connected to others.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Spagnola

Joseph Spagnola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Elmhurst, IL


“I believe that everyone is different, and that is why I work diligently with each of one my clients to ensure the completion of individualized health and wellness goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Sisler

Jill Sisler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, open-minded, and empowering, and I believe therapy should be a place where you feel understood while also making meaningful progress.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Anthony Nichols

Anthony Nichols

Therapist

Virtual • Mahomet, IL


“My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported while also working toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marcus Murphy

Marcus Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My core values—adaptability, open-mindedness, and honesty—guide how I connect with others and respond to challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Lees

Pamela Lees

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, I am Pamela "Paige" Lees. I have been a licensed therapist for 30 years. I have worked with a wide variety of people and together tackled a multitude of life's problems. I have a master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. I enjoy working with individuals and I specialize family problems of all kinds.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hannah Aderele

Hannah Aderele

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to care is collaborative and holistic, recognizing that mental health is influenced by biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tomeka Slaughter

Tomeka Slaughter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My focus is in developing the total well-being of my clients (mentally, physically, financially, and socially) to enhance their daily lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brina Auguste

Brina Auguste

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in helping people identify and achieve their personal goals by coping with the issues that are causing them distress, anxiety, and depression.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Alyce Enloe

Alyce Enloe

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I've spent over 30 years helping individuals and families navigate tough seasons and find their footing again.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anjali Khanna

Anjali Khanna

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I aim to offer a grounded, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and not alone as you begin to explore what you want for yourself and your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Clariza Saint George

Clariza Saint George

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, supportive, and genuine. I want therapy to feel like a conversation where you feel heard, understood, and never judged.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fitzgerald Ajoku

Fitzgerald Ajoku

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My counseling style consists of meeting the client where they are in order to foster an environment of acceptance.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shakira Olans

Shakira Olans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and judgment-free. I take time to listen, understand your story, and work with you to create a treatment plan that supports your individual needs and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rosemarie Stefaniw-Gottlieb

Rosemarie Stefaniw-Gottlieb

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Barrington, IL


“In order to complete out mission of enhancing your personal well-being, we need to be open and honest.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melissa Quiroz

Melissa Quiroz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


At the heart of my practice is a genuine desire to help people grow. I believe every person has the ability to create a life that feels meaningful, connected, and aligned with their values. My role is to walk alongside clients as they navigate challenges, build new skills, and discover what’s possible for them. My style is warm, direct, and growth‐oriented.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Maryam Hazeghazam

Dr. Maryam Hazeghazam

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Illinois


  1. I am committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. My practice celebrates diversity and is dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique cultural and personal needs of each patient. At my practice, i understand that everyone faces challenges in life. My goal is to empower you and tap into your own skills to problem-solve and move forward. I believe in creating opportunities for growth and healing through a collaborative approach. When it comes to prescribing medication, My philosophy is to prioritize minimal intervention with maximum benefit. I aim to find the most effective treatment plan tailored to your needs, minimizing medication while maximizing therapeutic outcomes.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mazouzah Omar

Mazouzah Omar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sergio Ayala

Sergio Ayala

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Life can feel like a lot sometimes, whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, addiction, or the emotional weight of caring for a loved one. Maybe things feel tangled, or you're used to being the strong one for everyone else. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I want to understand your story, what’s been heavy lately, and what you’re hoping will feel different. Together, we can begin to make sense of it all and help you feel more steady, supported, and like yourself again.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Talargie Tafesse

Dr. Talargie Tafesse

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


I believe mental health care works best when it is collaborative, respectful, and personalized.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mary Creamer-Tate

Mary Creamer-Tate

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am empathetic and approachable. My goal is to support clients in a non-judgmental and relatable way as they reach their goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of Northbrook, IL

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Northbrook, IL
There are over 41 therapists in Northbrook, IL accepting new patients.
41+
Average years in practice
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13 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 93%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 90%Relationship issues
  • 88%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 98%Aetna
  • 88%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 68%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 20%Spanish
  • 10%Polish
  • 7%French
  • 7%German
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 54%Woman
  • 46%Man
License types
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  • 37%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 34%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 17%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 10%Clinical Psychologist
  • 2%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 29%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy

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