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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Fort Wayne, IN

Managing triggers, cravings, and withdrawal is challenging—Headway connects Fort Wayne individuals with compassionate providers trained in addiction recovery. From 12-step facilitation to SMART recovery and dual diagnosis support, find personalized care without the burden of high costs.

Danie Becknell

Danie Becknell

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“Trauma therapist by trade, artist in spirit. I help children, teens, and adults process trauma, regulate their nervous systems...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Taiwo Sowunmi

Dr. Taiwo Sowunmi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Indiana


“My approach to patient care is an individualized approach. I approach client care with a personalized style, recognizing the unique needs of everyone.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Cress

Elizabeth Cress

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


I love helping others overcome mental obstacles to allow them to reach their goals. I strongly value the therapeutic relationship and use it as a catalyst for positive change. I have over 8 years of experience in private practice and have helped people through a wide range of issues. I have unique experience in sport and performance psychology. I have two post undergraduate degrees in mental health counseling from Indiana University and an undergraduate degree in psychology from Butler University. I bring my knowledge, experience, and value system to each of my clients.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Adhami

Amanda Adhami

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience, I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Motivational Interviewing...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Akwete Purifoy

Akwete Purifoy

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I believe each person already possesses strengths and resilience, and therapy can help uncover and build upon those abilities.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Suzanne Koesel

Suzanne Koesel

Therapist

Virtual • Bloomington, IN


“My approach to therapy is to partner with my clients to understand their current situation, their hopes for the therapeutic process, and what they need to ensure our work together feels safe, supportive, respectful of their individual circumstances...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Valerie Markley

Dr. Valerie Markley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Indiana


“I believe in client-centered care, working collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their best potential.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dorothy Murry

Dorothy Murry

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


I am a licensed mental health counselor living in central Indiana. I am a graduate of IU Columbus, and have been in practice since 2019. I have experience working with people across the life span. I have worked in both inpatient and out patient settings. I have worked with a variety of different diagnoses including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Substance Abuse. I love meeting new people and learning how I can help them achieve their goals.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. John Fleming

Dr. John Fleming

Psychologist

Virtual • Indiana


I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides a sophisticated intellectual partnership for adults who feel internally chaotic despite external high-performance. My approach is designed for the intellectually curious—the high-achiever navigating "fraud" syndrome, complex trauma, or intense emotional volatility. I offer a high-fidelity space where we move beyond standard therapeutic scripts to name the underlying patterns you have been living in but could not quite see.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Physical health issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
John Catron

John Catron

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I also enjoy working with couples and individuals on how to build the healthy relationship through learning communication and acceptance skills.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Saleha Khan

Saleha Khan

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


Hi! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with addiction, mental health concerns, and life transitions. I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and relationship challenges. I use evidence-based therapies like CBT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and trauma-informed care, always tailored to your unique needs.

I’m here to help you feel supported and empowered as you work toward a healthier, more balanced life.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sarah Sivertsen

Sarah Sivertsen

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My goal is to create a warm, honest, and supportive space where you do not have to pretend everything is fine.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jarrett Langfitt

Jarrett Langfitt

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“For the past several years, my practice has focused at the intersection of trauma, addiction, and mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lauren Peterson

Lauren Peterson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lowell, IN


“I meet clients where they are at and start to assist them with the journey, they want to partake in.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Deep Battu

Dr. Deep Battu

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I believe in a holistic approach that integrates both self-care and awareness, as well as empowerment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Michelle Moore

Sarah Michelle Moore

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fort Wayne, IN


Hello! I specialize in women’s mental health, focusing on hormone-related concerns such as PMDD, infertility, loss, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. Combining my background as a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I offer a compassionate, holistic approach tailored to each woman's unique experience. I am dedicated to helping women navigate these significant life transitions and hormonal challenges with understanding, support, and effective strategies. If you're seeking expert guidance and empathetic care, I’m here to support you on your journey to wellness.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Peg Black

Peg Black

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“It is a privilege to help people become empowered and achieve their personal goals and full potential.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robert Castillo

Robert Castillo

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“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 5 insurance carriers
Shila Ham

Shila Ham

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Indiana


“My style is warm, empathetic, and supportive; I am dedicated to empowering clients on their journey toward healing and wholeness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lauren Rivera

Lauren Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“Lauren Rivera provides a warm, supportive space where adults can feel safe to be honest, process difficult emotions, and begin moving toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashland Wheat

Ashland Wheat

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I specialize in working with neurodivergent clients and the unique strengths and challenges that come with being a neurodivergent person (or couple).”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
David Wilkinson

David Wilkinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Madison, IN


“Typical goals include weakening the patterns and processes that keep people stuck and strengthening the healthy parts of the personality so that clients can become more fully themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Gray

Michelle Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“Being able to see my clients find clarity, gain confidence, and feel empowered to change is what keeps joy in my heart.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amanda Omar

Amanda Omar

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and radically honest. I believe therapy should feel both safe and effective—which means I'll meet you with empathy and accountability.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Barbie Matthews, Lcsw

Barbie Matthews, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My style is warm, authentic, and refreshingly human. I often describe myself as a "tie-dyed kind of therapist"...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julia Moore

Julia Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


I actively participate in helping you get to where you want to go, and I offer insight when clients have a desire and readiness to hear it. I have worked in the mental health field for over ten years as well, so I have heard it all! My office is a no judgement zone first and foremost. I am a sex therapist and look forward to helping you overcome sexual shame and trauma so that you can have all the intimacy and closeness you desire.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aneladee Milne

Aneladee Milne

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I create a safe and nurturing environment where clients explore emotions, develop resilience, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arianna Pescatore

Arianna Pescatore

Psychologist

Virtual • Indiana


“I have a flexible approach to therapy using cognitive behavioral theory and dialectical behavioral theory as foundations.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Celeste McGill

Dr. Celeste McGill

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“Clients describe me as warm, honest, and deeply supportive. I bring over 30 years of experience working with diverse communities...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alice Maynor

Alice Maynor

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I am collaborative and believe you know yourself better than anyone else so I meet you where you are.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stacy Wyllie

Stacy Wyllie

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


My goal as a therapist is to help people feel less alone in whatever they may be facing. You may feel overwhelmed by life or perhaps trapped in it. Either way, there is a path forward.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Olivia Kimanzi

Olivia Kimanzi

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


Hello! My Name is Olivia and I am so honored to be experiencing this journey with you! You have taken the first step just by browsing to see who is a great match for you! I would love to get to know you more and help you navigate life's struggles by working together on a deeper level!

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cheri Littlefield

Cheri Littlefield

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My approach is grounded in compassion and empowerment. I want to help you find your voice, build a sense of safety within yourself, and advocate for the life you want.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dolly Niehaus

Dolly Niehaus

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“With over 14 years of clinical experience I provide compassionate, empowering, and affirming counseling services.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janise Winston

Janise Winston

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I've been practicing for more than a decade with extensive experience in trauma, grief, depression and anxiety.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Jessica Handy

Jessica Handy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Indiana


“I am an open and honest provider and I believe transparency should be at the forefront of a client and provider relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Crystal Winfield Edwards

Crystal Winfield Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I will meet you where your are on your journey. I work with clients who have experienced trauma, emotional and domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, work stress.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maryam Moosa Williams

Maryam Moosa Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


I am an LCSW with a Master's of Social Work degree and have been in field over 12 years.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jerry Summerfield

Jerry Summerfield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jeffersonville, IN


“I am blunt and to the point. I ask my patients to work through any discomfort they are experiencing by letting me know.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Tony Talley

Tony Talley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fishers, IN


“My style is warm, direct, collaborative, and honest. I won't simply nod along—I ask questions, offer observations, teach practical skills, and help connect the dots between your experiences and your current struggles.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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Factors to Consider When Choosing an Addiction Therapist in Fort Wayne, IN

Finding addiction therapists in Fort Wayne starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, substance use, gambling, compulsive behaviors, and co-occurring concerns like anxiety, depression, or trauma. Look for a therapist whose profile lists relevant training, such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, harm reduction, or coordination with medication-assisted care when a prescriber is part of your care team.

Fort Wayne has a mix of local mental health care options, and virtual therapy can help expand the number of therapists who fit your schedule and needs. Recovery often changes over time, so it can help to look for a therapist who describes a nonjudgmental approach and experience with harm reduction or substance use support. Before booking, review therapist bios for appointment availability, therapy style, and whether they offer a free phone consultation, so you can get a clearer sense of fit.

Therapy in Fort Wayne can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before starting care. Headway helps you compare addiction therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, verify your insurance, see estimated costs upfront, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:

* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741

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