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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.

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
L. Monique Robinson

L. Monique Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Springhill, LA


“I strive to create a collaborative environment where we work together to understand and treat your mental health concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 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
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
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
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 10 insurance carriers
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
Katrenia White

Katrenia White

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I utilize a person-centered approach and am committed to providing empathetic, compassionate support to help you achieve your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 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
Olga Rostron

Olga Rostron

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I value genuine connection and believe effective care starts with understanding you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Valerie Devillier

Valerie Devillier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“Mental health care should be individualized, compassionate, and focused on the whole person, not simply a diagnosis.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
William Besterman

William Besterman

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I take a supportive, down-to-earth approach with my clients. I believe in meeting people where they are...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Steven Hayes

Steven Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and culturally affirming space where clients can explore their emotions, develop new coping strategies, and work toward healing and growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 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
Amy Bordelon

Amy Bordelon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“My style is approachable, supportive, and grounded in compassion. However, I also believe in being straightforward and honest...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ayesha Crawford

Ayesha Crawford

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe healing happens through genuine connection, self-awareness, and empowerment, guiding clients to reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and navigate life challenges with confidence and clarity.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Catalanello

Dr. Michael Catalanello

Psychologist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to help clients transform their lives by developing a better and personalized understanding of their distress and learning to live more rewarding and fulfilling lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Barbara Humbles

Dr. Barbara Humbles

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


If you have been feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed by relationship or family conflict, or weighed down by grief, loss, or intimacy concerns, you do not have to carry it alone. For 35 years, I have helped people navigate these challenges, including military families facing active duty and retirement transitions. I also bring a strong sense of fairness that helps me connect with clients making sense of hurt and confusion.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kennyra Colson

Kennyra Colson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe therapy should give you something useful to take into your real life, not just a place to talk for an hour.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amy (Buford) Cockrill

Amy (Buford) Cockrill

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we will work to identify targets to address during your therapeutic process.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Fatima Griffin

Fatima Griffin

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Clients will leave each session with actionable tasks—practical exercises or steps they can apply immediately.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Scarlett Dupuy

Scarlett Dupuy

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


After more than 20 years of working with children and families in the school system, I now provide virtual therapy to reach and support more people navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief, stress management challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Many of my clients struggle with emotional regulation, feeling overwhelmed, attention and focus concerns, family conflict, academic stress, or feeling stuck in patterns that impact daily life. Family dynamics and personal relationships are often at the heart of these challenges. My approach is creative, engaging, and intentionally different from traditional talk therapy. I incorporate music, humor, interactive exercises, and experiential techniques to help reduce anxiety, build coping skills, and make it easier to process difficult emotions in a supportive, welcoming space.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 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 6 insurance carriers
Brian McNulty

Brian McNulty

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I take more of an existential approach (meaning, purpose, identity) with the use of Cognitive Behavioral techniques to reveal negative beliefs about themselves and others.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Adam Rivas

Adam Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I see the counseling relationship as a process in which you, the Client, and I, the Counselor, have come to an understanding to trust one another and work as a team...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Terrie Ducote

Terrie Ducote

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I provide telehealth therapy exclusively for adults, offering a safe, down-to-earth space where you can talk openly without judgment or pressure to "just get over it."”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Wendy Pabian

Wendy Pabian

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“You don't have to carry this alone, and no matter what you are experiencing right now, your struggles are completely valid and welcome.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Flem Ballet

Dr. Flem Ballet

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Harvey, LA


“I use an evidence based practive approac to create a unique and indivualized plan for every patient.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Ritchey

Dr. Michael Ritchey

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Forget the image of the therapist with a clipboard and rehearsed responses. We'll talk like real people, because healing happens through genuine connection.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rasheda Terry

Rasheda Terry

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, helping you build resilience and foster personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hali Miller

Hali Miller

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe YOU are the expert on how YOU feel. You are more than an algorithm. More than a diagnosis.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chukwuemeka Ebiringa

Chukwuemeka Ebiringa

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, identity concerns, and substance use, often untangling how those experiences connect rather than treating them as separate problems.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Timpe

Stephanie Timpe

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to empower you with practical, positive coping skills so you can feel more grounded, capable, and in control of your daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katie Lynn

Katie Lynn

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful progress, and I prioritize building a safe, trusting space where you feel heard and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Rouser

Laura Rouser

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My style is warm, direct, down-to-earth, and focused on helping you see patterns more clearly so you can start doing things differently.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Helen Ajala

Helen Ajala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Lafayette, LA


“I am a doctoral-prepared Board Certified Family Practice and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Poolson

April Poolson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jayla Anderson

Jayla Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
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

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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