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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Lexington, KY

Recovery from addiction in Lexington is supported by 269 providers offering DBT skills, acceptance and commitment therapy, and medication management for withdrawal and cravings. Headway's network helps you navigate triggers, build coping strategies, and work toward lasting sobriety with flexible virtual and in-person care options.

Eric Devers

Eric Devers

Therapist

Virtual • Elizabethtown, KY


“I'm very person-centered and believe the therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect and honesty is the most important factor in a successful treatment outcome.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Banet

Jacqueline Banet

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hi! I’m Jackie. I want to start by saying thanks for being here. I feel deeply honored to have the privilege to serve others as a clinical social worker. Being with people as they share their experiences, thoughts, and feelings is a role I cherish immensely.

I started my career in the mental health field in 2019. I served my community in Southern Indiana as clinical therapist at a community mental health center working with adults, adolescents, and children as they navigated relationships, stress, life changes, difficult and traumatic experiences, feelings of depression and anxiety, along with other presenting problems. I also held roles in non-profit work as a clinical supervisor and treatment director, supervising other therapists as they served clients in the community.

I am trained in and draw from evidence-based interventions including Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Seeking Safety, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment-Based Family Therapy. I also pull from training in Nurturing Parenting, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, Risking Connection, and Celebrating Families.

Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Parish Williams

Parish Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I am not the therapist that will tell you what you want to hear, but instead what is needed so you can grow!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Epstein

Ashley Epstein

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is empowering, direct, and solution-oriented. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel supported, but also challenged to make meaningful changes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shawn Brammer

Shawn Brammer

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“In our first session, a person can expect a warm and affirming welcome, a comfortable setting in a non-judgmental environment...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cassandra Gray

Cassandra Gray

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Louisville, KY


“I collaborate closely with each client to explore their concerns and create a comprehensive, personalized plan aimed at restoring a sense of well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Ryan Kent

Dr. Ryan Kent

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Independence, KY


“I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space while providing practical tools and insight to help clients better understand themselves, improve communication, and create meaningful, lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jenna Noe Callahan

Jenna Noe Callahan

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is rooted in the belief that true healing encompasses the whole person. I take a holistic approach to therapy, recognizing that each individual is unique with interconnected needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Heather Cassidy

Dr. Heather Cassidy

Psychologist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My training and practice is psychodynamic, which focuses on understanding how you are feeling in the moment, and making connections between your past and present.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Lauren McKay

Lauren McKay

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My goal isn't to tell you who to be or what choices to make, but to help you better understand yourself, strengthen trust in your own experience, and build a life that feels more workable and genuinely yours.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Holli Miller

Holli Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Florence, KY


Holli is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Supervisor (LPCC-S) in Kentucky and graduated with her Master of Education from Lindsey Wilson College. She is currently working on her Doctorate at EKU. She has a comprehensive background working with all age groups and a wide range of diagnoses. She is currently seeing couples and individual adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, PTSD, relationship concerns, grief, substance use, and anger management. Accepting clients at Wildflower Roots Counseling LLC.

She uses a holistic approach that is person-centered and involves trauma-informed care, including CBT, ACT, Reality Therapy, Mindfulness-based, Faith-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Strength-Based, and Solution-Focused Brief (SFBT).

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karen Wade

Karen Wade

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


As your therapist, I want to welcome you to our therapy space. I strive

to provide you with a safe and compassionate environment where you

can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.

We will focus on cultivating self-compassion, an understanding

approach towards yourself during times of struggle or difficulty.

Together, we will work towards fostering a deeper sense of self. We will

focus on key components like self-kindness, common humanity, and

mindfulness. I believe in the value of shared human experiences.

Therapeutic interventions may include and are not limited to guided

meditation, cognitive reframing, and other creative expressive

therapies. We will explore your experiences with warmth and empathy,

fostering a deeper connection to your inner wisdom and resilience.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Alicia Moran

Dr. Alicia Moran

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the core of my training. It embraces the belief systems of the past that affect your present.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Lori Haggard

Lori Haggard

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I work collaboratively with clients to explore underlying issues such as co-occurring mental health disorders, trauma, family dynamics, and social/environmental factors that influence recovery.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Camron Whitacre

Camron Whitacre

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I am a client-centered, strengths-based therapist that uses an integrative approach to therapy to best meet the unique needs of each client.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Rachel Richard

Rachel Richard

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My goal is for everyone to leave each session feeling hopeful, empowered, and equipped with the tools they need to confidently face life's challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Joshua Edwards

Dr. Joshua Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Thomas, KY


Most people arrive at therapy carrying something they've never said out loud. My job is to make saying it possible by being someone worth trusting with it.

I've been a practicing counselor for over a decade. I also teach and supervise the next generation of therapists, which keeps me sharp and current. But experience and credentials aren't what makes the work good. What makes therapy work is that I'm a real person in the room with you: direct when that helps, quiet when that helps more. I will never ask you to do something I'm not willing to do myself.

My education isn't limited to my degrees. My clients have taught me more about resilience, compassion, and what it means to live fully than any program did. I hold that as sacred, and I take you as seriously as I take that.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Matthew Wells

Matthew Wells

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My therapy approach emphasizes personalized care in a supportive, non-judgmental environment, allowing you to explore your thoughts and emotions while developing coping skills.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lorena Ginn

Lorena Ginn

Therapist

Virtual • Vanceburg, KY


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-focused. EMDR is a cornerstone of my work, helping you process difficult experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional weight.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joanne Branson

Joanne Branson

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“We will use creative therapy techniques to learn new ways to reveal and express your truth. I am respectful and honor your pain. However, I use humor to help you gain a different perspective.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Clarence Chapman

Dr. Clarence Chapman

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach to counseling is compassionate, practical, and direct. I believe therapy should be a place where you can speak honestly without judgment while also developing tools that help create meaningful change outside of the therapy room.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Margaret Evanow

Dr. Margaret Evanow

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have been guiding clients to resolve traumatic life events, increase self-confidence, making positive emotional progress.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
K. Anderson

K. Anderson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“My approach to care is grounded in collaboration and empathy. I believe in building trusting relationships with my clients to better understand their unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jonathon White

Jonathon White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Louisville, KY


“I believe all clients are the expert on their lives. I provide a psychological safe therapeutic environment where clients are free to express thoughts, feelings and values.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brittany Rigney

Brittany Rigney

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I specialize in Early Childhood mental health and other disorders of childhood. While kids are my specialty, I also have worked extensively with adults.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Laura Fieser

Dr. Laura Fieser

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I bring this mindset into my work, creating a comfortable, supportive space for you to explore and work through whatever is on your mind.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Felisha Jackson ILyas

Dr. Felisha Jackson ILyas

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I engage from a place of compassion and care. It is important to me that you feel supported in our work together.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Allison Puckett

Allison Puckett

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach to therapy is a partnership where we utilize our collective strengths to foster meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
James McGee

James McGee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Louisville, KY


Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Lexington, KY

Number of therapists serving Lexington, KY
There are over 271 therapists in Lexington, KY accepting new patients.
271+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 88%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 98%Cigna
  • 96%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 57%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%American Sign Language
  • 1%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 69%Woman
  • 30%Man
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 35%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 14%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 1%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 46%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right addiction counselor for you

Headway makes it easier to find support for overcoming addiction — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an Addiction Therapist in Lexington

Finding addiction therapists in Lexington starts with understanding what kind of support fits your needs. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, drug use, prescription substance concerns, gambling, or other behavioral patterns. Some therapists focus on motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, harm reduction, or relapse prevention planning. Some people also work with a prescriber as part of their care team, depending on their needs and goals.

Lexington has a steady mental health care community, and the right fit may depend on more than specialty alone. You may want a therapist with in-person availability near your usual routine, or you may prefer virtual sessions if travel, work, or privacy shape your schedule. Recovery can change over time, so it can help to look for a therapist who describes a non-judgmental style, experience with harm reduction, and clear session structure. Reading bios can show how each therapist talks about addiction care, substance use, motivation, and long-term support before you book.

Therapy in Lexington can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your expected out-of-pocket expense before starting care. Headway helps you find addiction therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, offer virtual or in-person appointments, and have availability for new clients. You can compare profiles, check estimated costs, 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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