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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in New Orleans, LA

Recovery from addiction, alcohol use disorder, or drug dependence starts with the right support in New Orleans. Headway offers flexible therapy with providers experienced in 12-Step facilitation, SMART Recovery, and dual diagnosis treatment. Free intake calls available, with sessions often covered by insurance and average savings of 75% for clients.

Robert Nijjar

Robert Nijjar

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Formally educated in individual and family therapy, with 8 years total experience working with individuals and families in all settings including: in-home, office, schools, and telehealth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Karen McGillivray

Karen McGillivray

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I specialize in depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I have specialized in addiction, working with senior citizens transitioning to their new life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alexis Jones

Alexis Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Starting therapy can be a big step, and you don’t have to do it alone. I believe everyone deserves a supportive space to be themselves and work through life’s challenges.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience helping adolescents, adults, and older adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, life transitions, family conflict, serious mental illness, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. I’ve supported people facing both everyday stress and more complex mental health concerns.

Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about gaining insight, building resilience, and creating meaningful change at a pace that feels right. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply need extra support, I’m here to help.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeana Balukonis

Jeana Balukonis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


My path to psychiatric care is a little different from most. I spent over a decade as an Obstetrics Nurse before transitioning into psychiatric mental health — and that background deeply shapes how I show up for my clients. I understand the weight of life transitions, the complexity of the mind-body connection, and the importance of feeling truly supported. Now, as a PMHNP, I bring that same compassionate, whole-person perspective to mental health care.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Niesha Collor

Dr. Niesha Collor

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


You may understand that your past affects you today, yet still find yourself repeating patterns you desperately want to change. Maybe anxiety, trauma, addiction, or difficult relationships have left you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. You might be working through recovery, navigating a major life transition, or trying to make sense of emotions you’ve struggled to put into words. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. I’ll meet you where you are and help you find a path forward that feels right for you. Your story matters. Your healing matters. And your next chapter can look different from your last.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephanie Banks

Stephanie Banks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Slidell, LA


“I work as your coach, uplifting and motivating you to work on positive recovery capital such as hope, resilience, trust, and self-efficacy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paige Pellegrin

Paige Pellegrin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Houma, LA


“I believe therapy is not about erasing your past, but gaining tools, support, and insight to create a healthier future.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anthony Bundy

Anthony Bundy

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tunisia Nelson

Tunisia Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a MSW in social work and a BA in Psyhcology with a minor in African American studies. My educational background and career include extensive work with transitional age youth, teens, children and families and other disenfranchised populations.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Martin

Taylor Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I tailor each session to each individuals specific needs; everyone is unique and requires specific styles of therapy that works best for them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Sanders

Christopher Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I partner with you to define and set meaningful treatment goals, focusing on what matters most—whether that's strengthening relationships, boosting self-esteem, or achieving other personal objectives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Marlo Shepard

Marlo Shepard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monroe, LA


“I believe it is important to find and build on the existing positivity in your life to find the peace and fulfillment you are searching.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ethan Nicholas

Ethan Nicholas

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I view each person as the expert of their own life—and my role is to support, guide, and empower you...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cody Marshall

Cody Marshall

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, gain insights, and work toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shanda Keaton

Shanda Keaton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mandeville, LA


“I combine evidence-based treatments—such as medication management and psychotherapy—with a focus on each client's unique experiences, goals, and strengths.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Avis Brown

Avis Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baton Rouge, LA


“With a focus on mood disorders and trauma, I have 30 years of therapeutic expertise dealing with children, adolescents, adults, and families.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kristina McCray

Kristina McCray

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Kristina's counseling style is warm and interactive. She believes in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Latonya Parker

Latonya Parker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“Through evidence-based practices and a holistic approach, I empower patients to navigate their unique challenges, promoting resilience, hope, and overall well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mallori Diez

Mallori Diez

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am compassionate and understanding while also being courteous as I call out discrepancies and address issues that I hear.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Liz Herrera

Liz Herrera

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“One of my greatest strengths is involving you in treatment decisions. You know yourself best, and I strive to meet you where you are in your journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shannon Fowler

Shannon Fowler

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Clients learn emotion regulation to better manage daily life through a supportive experience focused on helping to achieve their goals and address their concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gladys Williams

Gladys Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can process difficult experiences, better understand your emotions, and develop healthier ways to navigate life's challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Juanita Carter

Juanita Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address client's issues. This includes problem solving, cognitive restructuring, and mindfulness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dildred Womack

Dildred Womack

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My primary focus is on empowering clients to develop positive coping strategies and fostering healthier perspectives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juan Barthelemy

Juan Barthelemy

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrea Reed

Andrea Reed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lafayette, LA


“My approach to therapy is empathetic, nonjudgmental, and solution-focused, with an emphasis on building trust and rapport.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Wheeler

Jill Wheeler

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My counseling style is warm and approachable. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Casey Gonzales

Casey Gonzales

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe lasting change begins with insight, self-compassion, and practical strategies that help you feel more confident, connected, and in control of your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kimberly Friels

Kimberly Friels

Therapist

Virtual • Lafayette, LA


“Trauma healing is not about erasing the past, but about learning to live fully and safely in the present.”
Substance use / addiction, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Gage

Elizabeth Gage

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


Accepting new patients in MONTANA ONLY. I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Gage Holistic Psychiatry, committed to providing personalized, holistic care. I specialize in integrative and functional psychiatry, working with LGBTQ+ clients and those navigating hormone-related changes such as perimenopause, menopause, and gender transition. My goal is to treat root causes—not just symptoms—for lasting mental wellness.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nina Taylor

Nina Taylor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years of mental health nursing experience. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Herzing University. My areas of focus include mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, substance use disorders, and behavioral concerns.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Rashida Taylor

Dr. Rashida Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is solution-focused, creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment for clients to explore and express their emotions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Louisa Lichtman

Louisa Lichtman

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I truly believe in the power of one: we are all interconnected, and everyone healing/growing/living as their truest self makes the world a better place.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kimberly Ragas-Matalamaki

Kimberly Ragas-Matalamaki

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you identify patterns, clarify goals, and create practical next steps.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Valerie Williams

Valerie Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I'm a warm and approachable psychotherapist dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges with kindness and understanding.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sharon Pleasant

Sharon Pleasant

Therapist

Virtual • Monroe, LA


“I believe our struggles often have deeper roots, and understanding where they come from can help us stop repeating patterns that leave us feeling stuck.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessi Guillory

Jessi Guillory

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Eunice, LA


“I am committed to helping patients and helping finding solutions to whatever they are enduring, being reliable, practicing with integrity and empathy, and having compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jaci Mosby

Jaci Mosby

Therapist

Virtual • Baton Rouge, LA


“I strive to create a space that feels both supportive and authentic, often incorporating warmth, softness, and appropriate humor to help clients feel comfortable, connected, and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Larry Hayes

Larry Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • New Orleans, LA


“I understand that family, culture, and the realities of life in communities like New Orleans can shape how we deal with pain, trust others, and ask for help.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in New Orleans, LA

Number of therapists serving New Orleans, LA
There are over 305 therapists in New Orleans, LA accepting new patients.
305+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 80%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 98%Cigna
  • 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 45%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 45%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%Vietnamese
How they see their clients
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  • 92%Online only
  • 8%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 78%Woman
  • 22%Man
License types
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  • 35%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 35%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 14%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 11%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 48%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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