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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.

Mendy Daniels

Mendy Daniels

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“At the point of termination, I often hear my clients say they feel empowered and confident in their own ability to manage their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shawanda Brown

Shawanda Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I'm passionate about helping people take meaningful steps toward healing and feeling more like themselves again.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gabriella Valentino

Gabriella Valentino

Therapist

Virtual • New Orleans, LA


“I incorporate EMDR, somatic awareness, and narrative work to help you move through what's stuck and integrate the parts of you that have been left behind.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karyn Moore Armstrong

Karyn Moore Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“In our therapy sessions, clients can expect to feel empowered and gain a fresh perspective on their challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kathryn Granger

Kathryn Granger

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I have had the pleasure to collaborate with people from all walks of life and have experience engaging with individuals, couples, and families...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrew Iwe

Andrew Iwe

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is meeting my clients where they are. By creating an environment where they can express themselves and together we find a solution to their problems.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 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
Dr. Norman Quintero

Dr. Norman Quintero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Louisiana


“He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic principles to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while also feeling deeply heard, respected, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arcell Bodden

Arcell Bodden

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Hello. My name is Arcell Bodden. I received my Bachelor’s of Arts in psychology from the University of New Orleans and my Master’s of Education with a focus in counseling from Texas Southern University. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Louisiana and I am also board certified by The National Board for Certified Counselors (NCC). I have 15 years of experience working with clients dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, substance abuse, and anger.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sheena Stakes

Sheena Stakes

Therapist

Virtual • Lafayette, LA


“I offer a supportive and non-judgmental approach that is solution focused by the use of empowerment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lyntoy Smith

Lyntoy Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I'm inquisitive by nature: I'm genuinely interested in understanding your story, not just categorizing your symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tomika Lindon

Tomika Lindon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to create a comfortable, judgement-free environment where clients can openly discuss their concerns and work with me toward meaningful, sustainable progress.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robert Saville

Robert Saville

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My style is direct yet warm; I believe in being honest and clear while also creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and non-judgmental.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. David Weibel

Dr. David Weibel

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Louisiana


Create and live the meaning of your life, whether by improving relationships, thriving within your career, enduring struggle, or saying goodbye. We can help you overcome limiting beliefs or patterns. We can help you embrace new perspectives and solve the problems that need solving. We can help you transcend any setbacks you have experienced, and determine how you can best serve others. Therapy does not have to be rigid; humor is encouraged. We can have fun while applying the best techniques psychology has produced.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 2 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 5 insurance carriers
Tamara Ewert

Tamara Ewert

Therapist

Virtual • Shreveport, LA


“Therapy is a safe space where every single part of you is welcome, even the parts that are difficult to share.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 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
Brandy Cooks

Brandy Cooks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tallulah, LA


“I am a dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)... with a deep commitment to providing holistic, patient-centered care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michael VanderWaal

Michael VanderWaal

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is integrative, drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS), cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based practices to support clients in making sense of difficult experiences and building real, lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Alexander

Angela Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to help individuals identify their challenges, strengths, and options to make the positive life changes they desire.”
Substance use / addiction, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Leslie Southall

Leslie Southall

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe that every person deserves a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to share their story.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kierra Cooks

Kierra Cooks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hammond, LA


“She believes that every person deserves to be heard, understood, and supported on their journey toward emotional wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Heather Howard

Heather Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Shreveport, LA


Sometimes life feels overwhelming not because of one big moment, but because the stress, worry, and emotional weight have slowly built over time. Anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, or major life changes can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and the people you care about most. You don't have to navigate those challenges alone. I partner with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, family issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and trauma so they can strengthen relationships, build resilience, and create a greater sense of peace in their everyday lives. Working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where every person feels safe, respected, and empowered to grow.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tonika Johnson

Tonika Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I offer a calm, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, make sense of what you're feeling, and learn tools to move forward with more clarity and resilience.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Titus Washington

Titus Washington

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support and guide you with care, curiosity, and respect.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kendall Blumenthal

Kendall Blumenthal

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I have experience working with clients in the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, eating disorders, trauma, and substance using a variety of approaches to support you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kennitra Johnson

Kennitra Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to your unique needs and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Bruce Steinberg

Bruce Steinberg

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


If you've been carrying the weight of addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, and behavioral addictions (such as pornography), you don't have to figure it out alone. Throughout my career, I've worked with individuals facing some of life's most difficult challenges, from active addiction and recovery to anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. I believe meaningful change is possible when therapy is grounded in honesty, practical solutions, and a strong therapeutic relationship.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
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
Holly Orellana

Holly Orellana

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lafayette, LA


“I believe in creating a therapeutic space that is unique and individualized to your needs; no two people are the same!”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Debhora Singleton

Debhora Singleton

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


If anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship stress, or the challenges of living with a health disability have been weighing on you, you do not have to sort through it alone. Therapy can be a space to feel understood, gain clarity, and move forward with more confidence. I work to create a warm, respectful environment where you can be yourself, feel heard, and build on your strengths. Together, we can work toward meaningful change in a way that feels supportive, personalized, and realistic for your life.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esther Gorsha

Esther Gorsha

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I've been practicing for 22 years in both the inpatient and outpatient setting treating adults ages 18 and over for, depression, anxiety, PTSD, Dual diagnosis/co-occuring substancse use disorders, interpersonal relationship issues, and thought...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alyssa Jade Crain

Alyssa Jade Crain

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Hi, I'm Alyssa (Jade)! I grew up in a rural Louisiana town and care deeply about making mental health care easier to access. I work with adults across Louisiana via telehealth, experiencing a range of issues and those that may be feeling worn down by daily life or need some extra support. I help people navigating anxiety, ADHD, women’s issues, trauma, alcohol or substance use, depression, family issues, and stress.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teelye Matthews

Teelye Matthews

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship stress, trauma, or feeling stuck, I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences without judgment.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Shauntee Slack

Dr. Shauntee Slack

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monroe, LA


With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I am deeply committed to helping individuals and families heal, grow, and reconnect with their strengths. My work is grounded in trauma-centered therapy, recognizing that many emotional and behavioral challenges are rooted in experiences that deserve compassion, understanding, and skilled support.

Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, and families, helping them navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, and the impact of trauma. I believe therapy should be a safe space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to move forward with confidence.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ashley Camp

Ashley Camp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe mental health care works best when clients feel heard, respected, and comfortable being honest about what they are experiencing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Pamela Shultz

Pamela Shultz

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My specialty is supporting individuals in substance use and recovery, helping them understand behavioral patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop practical skills for long-term stability and growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
William Knight

William Knight

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“What sets me apart from my peers is a mechanism and results-driven approach that utilizes tactics backed by biology and performance research.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
LaShandra Moore

LaShandra Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I approach therapy as a partnership where we collaborate to find solutions that are tailored to your specific needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
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 306 therapists in New Orleans, LA accepting new patients.
306+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 83%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 97%Cigna
  • 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 39%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 36%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Vietnamese
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 78%Woman
  • 21%Man
License types
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  • 37%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 35%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 10%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 44%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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