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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Wichita, KS

Whether you're navigating alcohol use disorder, drug dependence, or nicotine addiction in Wichita, Headway connects you with specialized providers trained in harm reduction, 12-step facilitation, and recovery support. With 149 therapists across Kansas, you can find someone who understands your unique path to wellness. Average clients save 75% on sessions through insurance coverage, making compassionate addiction treatment accessible.

Victoria Hensley

Victoria Hensley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pittsburg, KS


“Therapy with me is both goal-oriented and deeply supportive... I'll meet you where you are — and challenge you, when needed, to help you grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Zachary Kyle

Zachary Kyle

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


Hello! My name is Zachary! I am happy you visited my profile. Before you begin browsing, I just want to say you are strong and you have incredible power in you to journey towards healing. I believe in your success and your potential.

I received my Bachelor of Arts at Goshen College and my Master of Social Work at Andrews University. I am a LCSW in Indiana, LISW in Ohio, and a LSCSW in Kansas.

I have experience in care management and facilitation, providing counseling to juveniles on probation, delivering therapy to those who have been court ordered, doing home-based clinical services, implementing and administering Family Centered Treatment© to families, hospice social work, community mental health, certified clinical behavioral health clinics, conducting counseling to geriatric and SPMI populations, as well as telehealth.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michal Katz

Michal Katz

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I work from a strength-based approach to support and enhance client's growing sense of self-respect, self-agency, and empowerment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jeannette Balboni

Jeannette Balboni

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


Hello, and welcome! I'm a licensed therapist with eight years of experience in the behavioral health field. I became fully licensed in 2021 and have enjoyed helping clients develop insight and change behaviors through their journey with me. I started my professional life as an educator in 2003, but life had a different path and I discovered my passion was to provide psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan. I treat ages 10+ and assist individuals understand their moods, develop strategies to manage them, or simply provide a safe space and a listening ear.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Paul Romoser

Paul Romoser

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I focus on helping people understand how to overcome anxiety, depression, losses, relational conflict, vocational stress and PTSD, I am here to help you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Ross

Jacqueline Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I believe that individuals have the strengths and tools needed to improve their lives, and I'm here to guide you in developing them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ashley Nelson

Ashley Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“Ashley offers a client centered approach, delivering individualized therapeutic treatment to meet the needs of each client.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kris Griswold

Kris Griswold

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“Kris uses a therapeutic approach that combines the best of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-centered Therapy, and neuroscience to create a holistic, science-backed method for emotional healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Tibbets

Mary Tibbets

Therapist

Virtual • Topeka, KS


“By looking back, learning and healing from the past; mindfully embracing, accepting, and engaging in new skills in the present; my clients will look forward with hope and confidence toward the future.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lisa Daly

Lisa Daly

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I use cognitive therapy to address internal thoughts that influence mood as well as using family systems theory...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lynn Ford

Lynn Ford

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kansas


“My practice is grounded in collaboration, transparency, and creating a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel heard and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jared Finley

Jared Finley

Therapist

Virtual • Lenexa, KS


“Clients should enjoy their therapy, feel like someone listens to everything they say without judgement or interruption and gives good feedback...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Lisa Utt

Lisa Utt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kansas


“Sometimes healing requires medication, sometimes therapy, and often both—I can provide all of these in one place.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Michael Valverde

Michael Valverde

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


I believe therapy works best when you feel understood, respected, and never judged. My approach is collaborative and practical, helping you develop skills that you can use outside of our sessions rather than simply talking through problems week after week. I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based approach that helps people respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions while taking meaningful action toward the life they want to build.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, or overwhelming stress, my goal is to create a space where you can be honest about what you're experiencing and feel supported as we work toward lasting change. I strive to balance compassion with directness, offering both validation and practical strategies to help you move forward in a way that aligns with your values.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Pendergrass

Aaron Pendergrass

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lawrence, KS


I earned the MSW from the University of Kansas in 2014. I have since engaged in a range of direct human and mental health service work; including in-home therapy with youth and their families connected to state child protective services; crisis therapy and case management in a short-term crisis stabilization facility; outpatient community mental health therapy including work with individuals, families or couples, and groups.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Susan Polino

Dr. Susan Polino

Psychologist

Virtual • Kansas


“My goal is to create a safe therapeutic space in which clients feel comfortable discussing their current concerns and personal history.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Leon Edwards

Leon Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“My goal for the first session is to provide my clients with a free and non-judgmental space for them to begin sharing the emotional and mental health challenges that they have been experiencing.”
Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicoline Edie

Nicoline Edie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Leawood, KS


“I believe nobody should have to struggle alone--I am here to accompany you on this journey towards mental wellness!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Centurion Johnson

Centurion Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lawrence, KS


“I am very passionate about helping those that have been disenfranchised, discarded and dismissed by society.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


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
Carla Lopez

Carla Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I have been working with adolescents/children since 2010 when I first began teaching children with Autism and doing in-home behavior therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Rinard

Julie Rinard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Mission, KS


“My approach focuses on partnering with patients to create individualized treatment plans that combine thoughtful medication management with behavioral strategies and lifestyle modifications to support long-term well-being and meaningful outcomes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Justin Grotheer

Justin Grotheer

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with individual adults. I support clients navigating ADHD, neurodivergence, emotional regulation, relationship patterns, identity, and life transitions. My work is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, and grounded in the belief that therapy can help you better understand yourself, strengthen self-trust, and the clinical belief that any person can change course in life at any time.

I draw from approaches such as EFT, IFS, ACT, and integrative experiential techniques, tailoring our work to your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll explore emotions, patterns, and strategies that help you feel more grounded, resilient, and connected to yourself and the relationships that matter most.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mac Crawford

Mac Crawford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lawrence, KS


“With over 20 years of experience in mental health and more than a decade as a therapist, I draw from several different modalities...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kathryn Sullivan

Kathryn Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I specialize in treating C-PTSD, focusing on the present and helping you heal relational wounds while building a healthier connection between your mind and body.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kenneth Burke

Kenneth Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I enjoy helping people, in particular men, adjust their ideas about relationships so that they can enjoy their relationships to the fullest.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Lauren Hansen

Dr. Lauren Hansen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kansas


“I also especially love working with women during their journey through pregnancy and the post-pregnancy period.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sydney Humphrey

Sydney Humphrey

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I want you to be comfortable in your own skin, as your own person, and it is my mission for all people to develop a genuine Love for SELF.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rachelle Banning

Rachelle Banning

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Dodge City, KS


“My approach to providing care is centered around a holistic, patient-centered methodology that emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and evidence-based practice.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Arti Dautenhahn

Arti Dautenhahn

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


Arti earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Missouri at Rolla and his master’s in counseling from Webster University. Arti became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2014. Arti has been working within the child welfare world for 24 years and has been part of almost every aspect of the system from preventative services to residential services to investigation of child abuse and neglect. Arti specializes in childhood trauma, trauma of all kinds, and family relationships.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Steven Elrod

Steven Elrod

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kansas


I am a down-to-earth, supportive, nonjudgmental, and open-minded Board Certified Psychiatric NP. I began my work in psychiatric care as a registered nurse treating patients in various hospital settings who were experiencing a mental health crisis. For a more rewarding 1-on-1 approach, I returned to grad school and earned a Masters, and chose to become certified as a Psychiatric NP. I am honored and fortunate to have the opportunity to manage medications for kids and adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar, Panic, Sleep problems, and other ailments from a place of encouragement and respect and based on an ever growing library of peer reviewed scientific literature and medical treatment guidelines.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Laura Young

Dr. Laura Young

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Kansas City, KS


“Laura approaches care by providing a safe, nonjudgmental space, while offering support, choices, and encouragement...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Vincenzo Roma

Dr. Vincenzo Roma

Psychologist

Virtual • Kansas


“My warm, practical, realistic, and evidence-based teaching style puts clients at ease, while my non-judgmental and curious approach leaves them feeling hopeful after every session.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Zivec

Christina Zivec

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I believe therapy should be a safe and affirming space where you feel truly seen and heard, especially if that hasn't always been your experience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kelle Carver

Kelle Carver

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I help clients reconnect to their inner knowing and learn how to tell the truth to themselves and others, maybe for the first time in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lorie Newton

Lorie Newton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kansas City, KS


“I work with individuals, couples and LGBTQI+. I utilize many theories such as CBT, DBT, Reality, Holistic, Solution-Focused, multi-cultural approaches and integrative therapies to create a Person-Centered approach that will work individually with...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Richard Williams

Richard Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Manhattan, KS


“I help adults find possibility in life, again by supporting them in moving past the emotions, the stories and the challenges that hold them back.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Brown

Elizabeth Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I believe therapy should provide both a safe place to process difficult experiences and practical tools that help you move forward with confidence.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cristina S

Cristina S

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


Are you struggling with sexual behaviors that feel hard to control or patterns you don’t fully understand? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Many people silently carry shame while navigating sexual addiction, intense emotions, or major life transitions. I work with individuals across Kansas facing sexual addiction, personality disorders, and life changes, offering a private, nonjudgmental space where you can understand your patterns, regain control, and begin building a more stable, fulfilling life.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Melanie Lehman

Melanie Lehman

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


Everyone has the power to grow, heal and improve their life. Maybe you are feeling stuck due to symptoms of depression or anxiety or are feeling overwhelmed by being in a difficult season of life. Therapy can help you process what you have been through, better understand the patterns keeping you stuck, and build healthier ways of coping so you can feel more grounded, resilient, and in control of your life again. Having a seasoned and trusted clinician alongside you can make all the difference in moving you towards your goals. For almost 25 years, I've partnered with individuals experiencing depression, stress management, anger management, and PTSD so they can regain emotional balance, strengthen their relationships, and create healthier, more fulfilling lives. Working with adolescents and adults, I strive to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward lasting change.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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