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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 761 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.
“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
“I use the partnership approach to therapy. You bring your life experiences and I bring my knowledge psychology and we work together to get you where you want go.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“As your therapist, I am going to meet you where you are. One day that may be me listening, being objective, challenging, supportive, empowering, and validating.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My work focuses on helping clients unpack shame, rebuild self-worth, and develop a healthier relationship with themselves and others.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am an honorably discharged and retired Army veteran who can relate to the military culture, lifestyle, and way of life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I use supportive and sometimes challenging feedback along with humor when appropriate, to help gain insights and new perspectives into difficult roles and relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am very passionate about educating my clients about stress management skills, mindfulness, and the food-mood connection.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have developed an eclectic style of practice, and I feel that I am able to engage and be helpful to most clients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I work hard to meet people where they are at and to help them get to where they want to be in their lives, all without judgement.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based practice that is effective for depression, all forms of anxiety, insomnia and substance use disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I look at counseling as a journey. I hope to create an environment that is comfortable, open, and honest.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
I believe quality mental health care starts with feeling heard and respected. I take a collaborative, patient-centered approach and work to understand the whole person, not just symptoms. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space while offering thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to each individual’s needs.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My philosophy centers on building a trust-based relationship allowing you to navigate your therapeutic journey with confidence and support.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My style is collaborative and direct: I'll meet you where you are, but I'll also gently push when it's useful.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“When I lost my mother at 13, I learned to survive by staying strong, keeping it together, and minimizing my own pain.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My priority is to create a safe, compassionate environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a solution focused therapist with 39 years of experience. My therapy style is cognitive, interactive, compassionate, and, if need be, challenging. I believe effective therapy should produce change, not just insight. I will listen to you deeply, help conceptualize the problems, patterns, and dynamics which are causing you trouble, and give you feedback. Together, we will develop a strategy for more effective functioning and a better quality of life. therapy.
I do not do phone consultations.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you regain balance, strengthen your resilience, and move toward a more meaningful life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
“I use different approaches which we will explore together what works for you. We may do breathing exercise, explore letting go, self-care or move to a new chapter depending what your goals are.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a warm and collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“You will find my style to be open and honest while providing a compassionate, respectful and non-judgmental soft place to fall.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Anne's integrative, client-centered, relational approach is rooted in evidence-based psychotherapeutic practices combined with art therapy techniques...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am passionate about discussing more than medication as treatment as I feel it takes more than medicine to develop a balanced, comfortable lifestyle.”
Substance use / addiction, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I am attuned to the impact of trauma and injustice. I hold compassionate space for those who have been marginalized.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Therapy can serve as a powerful tool to gain deeper insight into our current needs and values, ultimately empowering us to build a life we find meaningful.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based approaches, always tailored to your unique goals and circumstances.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
“I take a whole-person approach to psychiatric care—recognizing that your mental health is deeply connected to your physical, emotional, and social well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My process utilizes a holistic, humanistic, and multidisciplinary approach to support your goals and healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I will provide a safe nonjudgemental space for you to process your thoughts, feelings, and emotions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a supportive, collaborative, space where clients can learn to navigate life's challenges with compassion and care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My role is to offer a steady, thoughtful space where we can slow things down, make sense of what's happening, and build practical paths toward greater stability and clarity.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I bring a trauma-informed lens to all my work, ensuring that clients feel safe and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I aim to provide a non-judgmental, authentic, and warm environment to enable insight and coping skill building to navigate the various challenges of daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Specializing in helping survivors of narcissistic abuse and individuals navigating complex relationship challenges, Nina brings both professional expertise and lived understanding to her work.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am so very passionate about helping people address their experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be holding them back from becoming the best version of themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist and an Addictions Counselor with 45 years of experience...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Fostering a therapeutic relationship built on respect, validation, and autonomy, my clients feel seen and heard.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My clients typically comment on feeling seen and heard. They appreciate the feedback and collaborative approach.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“As a mental health counselor for more than two decades I have helped people through their dilemmas of trauma, depression, anxiety including ADHD, bipolar management, family relationships, and other life stressors.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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