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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.
“She integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy techniques to help clients build resilience, improve self-awareness, and develop practical coping skills.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a direct communicator, but use humor often to help clarify issues and to create an intervention that is easy to remember and implement for my clients.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I want my clients to leave each session with the confidence to implement the plan we have created together.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I'm dedicated to being a caring advocate for mental health and making a positive impact in the lives of my clients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe that each of us has the ability to rise above our challenges and live the life we want to live.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe that personal healing is a part of our collective liberation, and that it's essential for therapeutic work to account for the sociopolitical context in which we are living.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based. I tailor treatment to your unique needs...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe in practical steps, giving my clients tools they can use in their daily lives to navigate challenges in a more fulfilling way.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I approach your care with respect and dignity. We work together to find the best way to help your symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I help clients understand their patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and build a more stable and meaningful quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Helping each individual to regulate their emotions and feel at ease in speaking freely about personal concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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
“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
“I do not believe people are defined by their mental health symptoms and believe that we all have personal strength to obtain a higher quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe clients who are willing to show up honestly, even when it feels uncomfortable, will get the most out of their therapy experience.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is most effective when clients feel genuinely understood, supported, and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I am compassionate, approachable, and committed to providing a safe, nonjudgmental space. I value open communication, transparency, and collaboration, and I believe treatment works best when we make decisions together. My care is evidence-based and trauma-informed, focused on understanding the whole person and supporting meaningful, sustainable mental health improvement.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to help you move beyond simply surviving and begin creating a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your personal values.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Care is collaborative, evidence-based, and individualized. Treatment plans are developed by integrating clinical expertise, current research, and each client's personal goals, values, and preferences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe you are in charge of your own life. I am an empathetic listener and often help you find holistic solutions to your struggles.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My role is to gently guide and support you through the stages of change at a pace that feels right for you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I strive to develop a relationship with my clients that makes them feel comfortable and learn lasting ways of coping.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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
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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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