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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Springfield, IL
Springfield's addiction treatment landscape includes Headway providers offering specialized support for opioid use disorder, stimulant abuse, and gambling addiction through DBT skills, acceptance and commitment therapy, and medication management coordination. Free consultations help match individuals with the right provider for their recovery goals.
“I also bring lived experience to my work, which helps me approach therapy with authenticity, empathy, and the understanding that healing looks different for everyone.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I have nearly 2 decades of experience with people who struggle with substance use or addictive behaviors and I have 10 years of experience working with people with disordered eating behaviors.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am amazed how current treatment options allow my patients to live and function well in the family, at work, and the community.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 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
“Patients often tell me they feel genuinely heard in our sessions. They describe me as a strong listener, informative, nonjudgmental...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe that the most important element of therapy is the relationship between the provider and the client.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe in honoring cultural background and lived experience, understanding that mental health is shaped by identity, history, and personal values.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I specialize in sexual health & sexual dysfunctions, process addiction, substance use, anxiety, and grief.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to aid each person in their journey, helping them find their own power, happiness, resiliency, and inner strength.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“DBT focuses on building healthy coping tools to manage emotion dysregulation which can lead to impulsive behaviors and negatively affect quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe that mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. In our sessions, you can expect a collaborative environment where your voice is heard and your goals are prioritized.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I create a partnership with my clients to help them succeed at their goals and get the outcome that works best for them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I create a safe, supportive space where every person feels heard, respected, and empowered to share their story without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to figure things out alone. I’m Tamara Whittleton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. I focus on creating a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable talking openly while developing practical strategies for growth and healing
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe 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 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am deeply passionate about advocacy, autonomy, and balance, and these values are integral to my therapeutic approach.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in grief in all its forms: not just losing a loved one, but the loss that comes from a diagnosis, a relationship, a sense of self, or a version of your life that no longer exists.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“A warm psychotherapeutic approach creates a space where you can feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect sessions to center on and affirm their lived experiences, needs, and empowerment of their identities, abilities, and bodies.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who believes that true and lasting healing happens when we treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—not just symptoms. I approach each patient with compassion, curiosity, and deep respect, ensuring you feel empowered to explore your healing journey in a safe and supportive space.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Teaching tangible skills in session for clients to take home and utilize to address identified problematic symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and empowered to explore what has brought you to therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“As a bilingual and bicultural clinician, I offer a culturally sensitive approach to therapy that helps clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I will believe in your resilience and internal capacity to grow and heal, even when you may not fully believe it yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I believe therapy is most effective when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and accepted. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace while building insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Michigan State University and am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). I provide telehealth therapy for adults throughout Michigan, Massachusetts, and Illinois.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Identity issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe every person has strengths to build upon, and I am committed to helping you discover yours while working toward meaningful and lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“With an emphasis on self-actualization and self-generated change, we will work together to create a plan grounded in priorities, goals and ambitions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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 8 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 believe prioritizing mental health is the key to our overall well-being and what allows us to truly live life thriving.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I can provide you with a therapeutic relationship that will feel safe and collaborative so that it can serve as the basis for healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach is direct, practical, and focused on real change. I'm not the type of therapist who simply listens and nods.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Men's issues, OCD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is holistic, compassionate and aimed at empowering my clients to discover the potential and greatness inside of them.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I place a strong emphasis on creating an environment that fosters comfortable conversation, safety, and openness between us as partners in the therapeutic process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to care is rooted in empathy, evidence-based practice, and a deep commitment to helping each person feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to assist clients become their best self by engaging in solution-focused therapeutic interventions and conversations.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“With nearly 30 years of experience and training in CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-focused approaches, I help you develop practical strategies that create real change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that true wellness is not one-size-fits-all — it must be personally defined, pursued, and supported holistically.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Springfield, IL
Number of therapists serving Springfield, IL
777+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 83%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 98%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 94%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 70%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 8%Spanish
- 2%Hindi
- 1%Punjabi
- 1%Urdu
How they see their clients
- 87%Online only
- 13%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 69%Woman
- 30%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 41%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 33%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 10%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 29%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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