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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Illinois

Struggling with substance use or addictive behaviors? Headway connects you with 843 licensed providers across Illinois who specialize in addiction recovery using evidence-based approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to support your path to sobriety.

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 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 7 insurance carriers
Andrew Gordon

Andrew Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am sincere about providing my clients the space and compassion needed to feel understood and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Daryl Lee

Daryl Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My extensive life experience, maturity, and approachable demeanor enable me to offer an unbiased and supportive perspective.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Dhionis Tartari

Dhionis Tartari

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Together we look at how your thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behavior connect, and we work to loosen the grip of thinking that keeps you stuck...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristopher Van Meter

Kristopher Van Meter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Rooted in evidence-based practices, I approach our sessions with equal parts of common sense and kindness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Ember Casey

Ember Casey

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 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
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 2014 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, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gabriela Rebollar

Gabriela Rebollar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mokena, IL


“My goal is to provide a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Francisco Rivera

Francisco Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Drawing on evidence-based practices like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques, I aim to help you develop practical tools to manage challenges and create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 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
Glen Ensinger

Glen Ensinger

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


My name is Glen Alan Ensinger. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. I lived in Colorado for over 1 year and was licensed last March. I have been licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois since 2002. I have provided crisis counseling and domestic violence counseling for perpetrators and victims. I completed my master's degree at Western Illinois University which included a practicum and internship at White Oaks in Peoria, Illinois. This is a substance abuse program. I have worked at a school for children with behavioral problems and also have provided counseling and crisis services at a community mental health center. For approximately 10 years I was on clinical staff for the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, Illinois where I provided counseling services for clients in the HIV program. I worked over 8 years at the 9th Judicial Court in Illinois as a court services therapist. I have a private practice that includes working for programs that helped children either get adopted or return home from the foster care program (or help parents get the children returned to them). My primary work has been with families, couples and children. I use dialectical behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and general Rogerian therapy to help people live more successful lives.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lisa Smith

Lisa 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
Andrea Strickler

Andrea Strickler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy should be a place where you can show up exactly as you are—with your worries, struggles, questions, and hopes—and feel truly heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Adeline Ogbor-Walker

Adeline Ogbor-Walker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly two decades of experience in healthcare. I earned my Masters in Nursing at Walden University. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to care for individuals in psychiatric, emergency, surgical, inpatient, outpatient, and forensic settings. These experiences have shaped my belief that mental health and physical health are deeply connected and that each person deserves care that considers the whole individual.

I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing mental health support. I have experience working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and other behavioral health concerns

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tiffany Holden

Tiffany Holden

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Tiffany offers a compassionate and client-centered approach to treat a range mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Anna Deibel

Anna Deibel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal isn't to give you all the answers—it's to help you reconnect with your own wisdom so you can move through life with greater ease, resilience, and authenticity.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Janeil Ruiz

Dr. Janeil Ruiz

Psychologist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My goal is to provide an environment of acceptance, care, and collaboration where you feel supported in accessing your innate capacity to heal.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christina Alexakos, Psy.D.

Christina Alexakos, Psy.D.

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


Dr. Christina Alexakos is a Clinical Psychologist with over 19 years of experience

providing psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan from childhood to geriatric.

She has experience in assisting clients with adjustment issues ranging from changes in

occupation, education, grief, relocation, providing skills in parenting, stress and pain

management, health and wellness, mindfulness, increasing self-esteem and

assertiveness. She has worked with anxiety and depressive disorders, bipolar disorder,

trauma, anger management, personality disorders, and severe mental illness.

Dr. Christina Alexakos earned her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology

from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She provided inpatient

psychological assessments and group psychotherapy at Hartgrove Psychiatric Hospital.

She trained in Health Psychology in the pain clinic at Swedish Covenant Hospital as

well as providing inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy to hospital patients. The

University of Chicago and The University of Illinois at Chicago provided comprehensive

training in neuropsychological evaluations with adults and children experiencing a wide

range of clinical concerns. She completed an internship at Southlake Community Mental

Health Center and a postdoctoral fellowship at Hopewell Academies, a therapeutic day

school for special needs/troubled teenagers.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gina Coleman

Gina Coleman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a mother of children with special needs, I have a unique passion for supporting caregivers and or parents of children with behavioral and developmental challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
David Bova

David Bova

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that the journey starts with where the client is and that there is no such thing as slow progress.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Energetic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Bridgette McClure

Bridgette McClure

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is collaborative, steady, and real — someone who helps you feel understood and genuinely supported in making change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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 5 insurance carriers
Derron Johnson

Derron Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 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 7 insurance carriers
Monday Ogbeibor

Monday Ogbeibor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“Current clients describe me as a great listener, and I love to give ample time to truly hear what you've been feeling so we can come up with the right plan of action.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 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 6 insurance carriers
Calista Pecoraro

Calista Pecoraro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Park Ridge, IL


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and genuine. I believe therapy is practical, honest, and tailored to you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kendall Wilson

Kendall Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is client-centered, strengths-based, and collaborative. I believe each person has unique strengths and the capacity for growth and healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dori Exum

Dori Exum

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring a warm, grounded, and collaborative approach to healing, shaped by honors‐level graduate work and 17 years of experience supporting youth and families across Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Musediq Ismail

Musediq Ismail

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is collaborative and patient-centered. I strive to meet people where they are, guide them with evidence-based interventions, and empower them to take an active role in their mental wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Megan Warren

Megan Warren

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I specialize in counseling individuals with addictions, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma. My goal as a therapist is to help patients live the life they imagine, so please feel free to come in and let me know what you're struggling with, and we will work collaboratively to figure out the best way to move toward healing. I know life can get really challenging at times, symptoms flare up, you feel lost. I'm here to listen to you and work together to help you cope and rebuild the life you want to live.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gina Dunphy

Gina Dunphy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“With 35 years in the social work field, including work in schools and the past 6 years in private practice, I bring a calm, supportive presence to the people I work with.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 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
Mike Treptow

Mike Treptow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Naperville, IL


Hello, I’m Michael Treptow, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports children, teens, and adults through life’s challenges. I take a warm and collaborative approach, helping clients build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and feel more confident in managing stress and emotions. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and school or family-related concerns. My goal is to meet you where you are and work together to create meaningful, realistic change.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Katherine Hahn

Katherine Hahn

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I prioritize authenticity in therapy; I will show up open, honest, and ready to laugh at your dark humor.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Illinois

Number of therapists serving Illinois
There are over 831 therapists in Illinois accepting new patients.
831+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 82%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 96%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 93%Cigna
  • 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 71%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%French
  • 1%Polish
How they see their clients
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  • 86%Online only
  • 14%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 69%Woman
  • 29%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 11%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 7%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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