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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Iowa

Recovery is possible with the right support. Headway provides Iowans access to compassionate addiction specialists who use proven modalities including dialectical behavior therapy, community reinforcement approaches, and mindfulness-based relapse prevention to address substance use disorder and support lasting change.

Kyle Bishop

Kyle Bishop

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe that the therapeutic relationship provides the opportunity to develop insight and coping strategies to improve life circumstances, while receiving the emotional support and objective guidance to thrive.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jan Lebahn

Jan Lebahn

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I love my work and approach each session with passion to explore and enhance the strengths individuals possess.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Omoye Ehizuelen

Omoye Ehizuelen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I offer a realistic and nonjudgmental approach to care. I aim to create an environment where my patients can really open up and tell me what they are feeling and we work TOGETHER to create an effective plan of care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Allison Kramer

Allison Kramer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe strongly in showing up consistently for my clients. Whether that means being flexible when life gets complicated, picking up right where we left off, or simply making sure sessions feel like a place where you can be fully honest, I am in...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.

I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Nwamaka Orji

Nwamaka Orji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment, characterized by clear, calm communication, while upholding confidentiality.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Gail Gabbert

Dr. Gail Gabbert

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have been a practicing therapist for over 30 years in the fields of relationships, addiction, and general mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emily Peters

Emily Peters

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in creating a safe space to process your most difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Hall

Jessica Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Des Moines, IA


“I actively work to create a warm, inviting, and safe space where a person feels comfortable opening up without fears of being rejected or judged.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Maggie Sandquist

Maggie Sandquist

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I utilize an open, non-judgmental approach to treatment and believe everyone has the ability to make a difference in their lives!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Brenden Troster

Dr. Brenden Troster

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Minnesota with a PhD in Psychology, 7 years of experience working as a therapist, and 22 years of experience working as a coach. I have accumulated a wide range of experience working with a diverse clientele. Some of the many issues I have worked with people on are depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, trauma, parenting problems, relationship issues, ADHD, sexual abuse, pornography addiction, and anger management.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tara Kane

Tara Kane

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Des Moines, IA


“I believe everyone deserves a safe and welcoming space to share their truth, to be seen, heard and respected.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Adams

Christopher Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I firmly believe in the effectiveness of the therapeutic process. With the support of a knowledgeable therapist, we can significantly improve our lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Huebsch

Elizabeth Huebsch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Des Moines, IA


Dealing with grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling disconnected, alone, and unhappy? Struggling with relationships, addiction, or painful wounds from childhood? If you said yes to any of these, I can help. Often, the burdens of trauma manifests itself in mysterious ways and can lead to various concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trust issues, isolation, and shame. These challenges can hinder healthy relationships and self-care.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Emmanuel Okoroafor

Dr. Emmanuel Okoroafor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“Emmanuel uses his knowledge and experience to help clients ease into recovery from mental health disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Karyn Warford

Karyn Warford

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I offer a safe space to explore new perspectives and tools so that we can find deeper healing and help you reconnect with what's most important to you and get you moving forward again.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Wold

Elizabeth Wold

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“With a kind, compassionate, and down-to-earth approach, I help you discover the tools you already have inside to move forward and find relief.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Martina Dailey

Martina Dailey

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I create a space that values each individual's unique perspective, encouraging open communication and a collaborative approach to treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Angeline Baucom

Angeline Baucom

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 6 years of experience, I believe that prioritizing your mental health is essential to creating happiness and stability in life. I know that seeking help can be one of the hardest steps, and I truly respect the courage it takes to reach out. I focus on supporting clients who are navigating addiction, trauma, and other significant stressors, and I’m committed to meeting you with empathy, understanding, and honesty from the very beginning.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maggie Austin

Maggie Austin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I take a holistic approach to psychiatry, considering a patient's entire well-being, including their physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual health.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brianna Harmon-Moore

Brianna Harmon-Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“When you leave a session, expect to feel heard, affirmed, and have a clear plan for your next steps.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ashley Sullivan

Ashley Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Des Moines, IA


As a fully licensed therapist for 4+ years Ashley has had experience working with a wide range of clients. Recently she has begun to focus on women's health, ADHD and those with addiction issues.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jennifer Brau

Jennifer Brau

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Each session we spend together may have a different focus but my intention is for you to feel heard and understood every time we meet.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mary Ruhland

Mary Ruhland

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am a trauma informed therapist who collaborates with you to develop a plan to reach your potential.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Kirt

Elizabeth Kirt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“Elizabeth meets you where you are and looks at all angles of wellness and the root cause for symptoms while incorporating motivational interviewing techniques.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jessica Coburn

Jessica Coburn

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“As a therapist navigating my own reality with Stage 3c Ovarian Cancer, Stage 3 Kidney Disease and unresectable Growing Teratoma Syndrome, I know firsthand how exhausting it is to carry this weight in a world that just wants you to "stay positive."”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shannon Miller

Shannon Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is for my clients to be able to explore and accept all parts of themselves so that they can discover their unique tools that they can always access for lifelong personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ijeoma Ononenyi

Ijeoma Ononenyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


Compassionate Medication Treatment Provider for Youths, Adults, & LGBTQ+

I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in helping individuals heal from mental health challenges. I partner with my clients to develop plans of care that address their specific needs & goals. I work with a wide range of simple & complex mental health conditions which include but are not limited to substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, nightmare disorder, insomnia, ADHD, OCD, etc.

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

Elizabeth Jensema

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to empower clients with the tools they need to move forward in a positive direction.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Matthew Palmer

Matthew Palmer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach centers on creating a compassionate, supportive environment where you feel safe and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shannon Hilliker

Shannon Hilliker

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My hope is that clients will walk away from sessions feeling supported and cared for, with a compassionate and growing self-awareness...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Breanna Zold

Breanna Zold

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and insight-driven. I tailor therapy to each person's needs, helping you uncover patterns, build self-understanding, and create lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. N. Nicole Richardson

Dr. N. Nicole Richardson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in working together with my patients to reach their health goals for mental wellness and vitality.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tokunbo Akinleye

Tokunbo Akinleye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide an open, non-judgmental, compassionate, and warm environment. I want each and every patient to know their concerns are being addressed.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Necol Arens

Necol Arens

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to provide person centered empowering evidenced based interventions that allows for individuals to feel hopeful and heard.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Broomfield

Jennifer Broomfield

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale, a space where you do not have to perform, explain away your feelings, or pretend you are okay when you are not.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Teresa Arnold

Teresa Arnold

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My nursing background is in critical care, and I transitioned into psychiatry due to my experience with vulnerable mentally ill populations...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Bock

Susan Bock

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and grow, no matter how stuck they may feel in their current circumstances.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Purnell

Natalie Purnell

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am committed to fostering positive change and growth in the lives of those I have the pleasure to support in the pursuit of living their best life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mabel Lo

Dr. Mabel Lo

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


I am a Clinical Psychologist licensed in Delaware and Iowa. I earned my doctorate (Psy.D., Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology) from the Fuller School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary in California.

I have over 10 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations in the East Coast, Midwest, and Los Angeles area in a variety of settings, such as outpatient behavioral agencies, a psychiatric hospital focusing on chemical dependency, a university counseling center, and a school district. I also received a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Hong Kong.

I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide variety of concerns. My clinical interests include anxiety and mood disorders, trauma recovery, grief and loss, family of origin issues, ADHD, relational distress, perfectionism, cross-cultural adjustments, and spirituality. I was trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in 2021 and my specialty area is to help individuals with complex childhood traumas and PTSD using attachment-informed EMDR interventions.

For more details about my background, please visit my website: https://www.nurturingpresencepsychology.com/

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving Iowa
There are over 131 therapists in Iowa accepting new patients.
131+
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
  • 90%PTSD
  • 89%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 45%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
  • 39%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 2%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 1%Haitian Creole
  • 1%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 87%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 78%Woman
  • 22%Man
License types
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  • 31%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 29%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 27%Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • 10%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 34%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

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