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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Oak Brook, IL

Struggling with alcohol, cannabis, opioids, or other substances? Headway's Oak Brook network offers providers trained in harm reduction, 12-step facilitation, and dual diagnosis treatment. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and many sessions covered, you can begin your recovery journey with support that fits your life.

Tahari Allen

Tahari Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked in a wide range of practice settings, supporting clients across the lifespan—from youth to older adults.

My desire is to see humanity thrive; past the stuck points and adversity. I am passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges and would be honored to support you on your journey.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shengmei Spigelmyre

Shengmei Spigelmyre

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I deeply understand the challenges of major life transitions, identity struggles, and relationship dynamics.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tracy Deal

Tracy Deal

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, IL


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with youth, families, and vulnerable populations.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carol Moravcik-Diaz

Carol Moravcik-Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My experience with being "on both sides of the couch" has given me a unique perspective, which heavily influences my person-centered practice.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Camelle Burlock, MS, Lcpc, Crc

Camelle Burlock, MS, Lcpc, Crc

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“In our first session, you can expect a warm, compassionate space where you are truly heard and respected.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Zimmerman

Julie Zimmerman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My ability to use humor, immediately set one at ease, quickly discern "with" the client their growth areas, and help to construct appropriate measures for real steps and solutions is invaluable to raising one's self-esteem in the first session and...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nechola Hodge

Nechola Hodge

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is supportive but direct, offering both empathy and honest feedback to help clients move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Moore

Crystal Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a supportive and safe space for healing and growth, where trust and empathy are the heart of my work.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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
Motunrayo Olooto

Motunrayo Olooto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe effective care starts with creating a safe, judgment-free environment where you can openly share your experiences, concerns, and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rachel Obafemi

Rachel Obafemi

Therapist

Virtual • Fox Lake, IL


“I specialize in supporting individuals navigating the heavy intersections of chronic medical conditions, grief, and significant trauma.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jodee Elliot Schwartz

Jodee Elliot Schwartz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a client-centered therapist, it is important for me to create the space you need so you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Fernanda Cutrone Krumm, Lpc/Lmhc/Lcpc

Fernanda Cutrone Krumm, Lpc/Lmhc/Lcpc

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I practice psychotherapy in a way that resists fragmentation - you are not a set of symptoms, a diagnosis, a singular system, a metric, a piece of data.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Pertiller

Danielle Pertiller

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is direct, compassionate, and as "real as it's going to get". I help clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves find clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Bradley Burklow

Bradley Burklow

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to create a trusting, open environment of playful but focused curiosity where the client comes to know themselves more deeply and clarify their vision for the future.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kelly Ambrose

Kelly Ambrose

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read about my professional background.

I graduated with my bachelor's in social work in 2013 from MacMurray College in Jacksonville IL.

I furthered my education at the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign School of Social Work and graduated with my Masters in SW in 2017.

I have gained 13 years of experience with the majority of those years spent in psychiatric facilities for children and adults.

I specialize in motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT, and a multitude of other treatment styles.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Garland

Jennifer Garland

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy should feel like a safe space where you are met with warmth, honesty, and respect.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
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
Nicole Waters

Nicole Waters

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal oriented. I strive to create a supportive environment where you feel comfortable being honest about your experiences without fear of judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mary Gonzalez

Mary Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, holistic, and empowering, and my hope is that you feel comfortable and genuinely valued from our very first conversation.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anthony Wright

Anthony Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with adolescents, men, and families who are navigating emotional stress, behavioral challenges, relationship dynamics, and major life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Bridget DeLuca

Dr. Bridget DeLuca

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I feel it's important to create a welcoming, comfortable space where you can be honest about what's really going on, whether that's anxiety, depression, panic, or stress weighing you down.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cheryl Pugh

Dr. Cheryl Pugh

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I help you better understand your emotions while building practical tools you can use in everyday life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cathy Drucker

Cathy Drucker

Therapist

Virtual • Lincolnshire, IL


“My style is warm, laid-back, and compassionate, while also being honest and direct when it's helpful.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Eric Forster

Eric Forster

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My goal is to provide a thoughtful, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring what's beneath the surface while developing greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and confidence moving forward.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jeridith Lord

Jeridith Lord

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hey there. My name is Dr. Lord, but feel free to call me Jeridith. I am a behaviorally based clinical counselor, which means we are really going to focus on the behaviors that are keeping you in an unhappy place and how to change them. I specialize in working with survivors or trauma, individuals working through addiction, and military families.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Samantha Bray-Klay

Samantha Bray-Klay

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in creating a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Esslinger Smith

Lisa Esslinger Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“With over 20 years of experience, I blend evidence-based approaches like CBT with a warm, collaborative style that helps you feel heard and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robinlee Garber

Robinlee Garber

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer a grounded, relational style for practical coping and deeper self-understanding, including affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laura Jansen

Laura Jansen

Therapist

Virtual • Centralia, IL


“I take a warm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to therapy, helping clients build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Pascale Davis

Pascale Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“As a survivor of Complex PTSD myself, I have a special understanding and passion about helping others heal with patience and grace.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Peace Emechebe

Peace Emechebe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that feeling truly heard is the foundation of any meaningful progress, and I bring that commitment to every appointment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Linda Rushing

Linda Rushing

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mount Vernon, IL


“This interdisciplinary foundation allows me to approach mental health care through a comprehensive, whole-person lens attending to the biological, psychological, relational, and gastrointestinal factors that influence emotional well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
LaTonya Bowens

LaTonya Bowens

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Solution focused therapy emphasizes practical next steps that lead to meaningful, sustainable change in your daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rotunda Gorman

Rotunda Gorman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a licensed mental health therapist with 17+ years of experience specializing in substance use disorders, mental health, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring conditions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ylonda Ware

Ylonda Ware

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


My commitment to therapy isn't just professional — it's deeply personal. With fifteen years of hands-on experience, I've navigated my own life journey and know firsthand what it means to search for purpose, confront unresolved barriers, and actively fight for inner healing. That lived experience is the fuel behind everything I do.

I am lively, warm, and I truly never meet a stranger. I welcome everyone with open arms and bring an uplifting, hopeful energy to every session — while also being the kind of counselor who will sit with you safely in your pain with a deeply empathetic heart. I am fiercely loyal and dedicated to your long-term growth and victory.

I work with faith-based individuals and spiritual seekers, adults in transition, adolescents and young adults, couples, and those navigating trauma, addiction, and recovery.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carla Morris

Carla Morris

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I really believe that the connection, the therapeutic relationship is so important in establishing a safe place to explore, unpack and heal wounds...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Stephany Trejos

Stephany Trejos

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I’m Stephany. I work with teens and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stress that can feel overwhelming or hard to manage alone. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling emotionally drained, stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, or unsure how to move forward.

I’m passionate about creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood. Clients often describe me as warm, thoughtful, and easy to open up to.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Beitler

Rachel Beitler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach blends curiosity, creativity, and compassion to help you connect with yourself in new ways.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Emily Corson

Emily Corson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in understanding the whole person and take a thorough approach in assessing childhood, biological, and systemic factors that effect ones overall wellbeing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Oak Brook, IL
There are over 50 therapists in Oak Brook, IL accepting new patients.
50+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 96%Depression
  • 94%Anxiety
  • 84%PTSD
  • 80%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 98%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 88%Cigna
  • 66%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 10%Spanish
  • 6%Yoruba
  • 2%Hindi
  • 2%Polish
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 58%Woman
  • 42%Man
License types
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  • 32%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 30%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 22%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 8%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 34%Family therapy
  • 20%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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