Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in New Orleans, LA

Motivational Interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and contingency management are effective for addiction. These therapies help manage cravings and develop coping strategies.

Once you choose a therapist and enter your insurance details, we'll verify your insurance and estimate your in-network session costs for addiction counseling in New Orleans, LA.

Because we partner with 70+ of the nation's top insurance plans, we're able to provide you with accurate estimates before you even book.

Yes, depending on the specific addiction and severity, a licensed provider may recommend medications that can help your unique needs. For example, medications like methadone and buprenorphine are commonly used to manage opioid addiction. And medications like varenicline and bupropion can be used to help manage nicotine addiction, making it easier to quit smoking.

Most plans include some sort of coverage for mental health care, often including addiction and substance use disorders.

Here's how to check your mental health coverage for your current plan:

• Enter your insurance plan details on Headway to see if we can instantly verify
• Visit your insurance company's website or app
• Review your EOB (explanation of benefits) and look for details on "behavioral health benefits"
• Call your insurance company directly to ask

Headway can help you find licensed therapists and psychiatrists who provide addiction counseling or substance use disorder treatment.

Start by selecting your state and insurance on Headway. From there, you can filter by what matters most to you — like provider ethnicity, age, gender, or therapy style. We'll show you therapists who match your preferences and accept your plan.

Get to know each provider through their Headway profile, and when you're ready, instantly book a free intro call to see if they're the right fit.

Be honest about your addiction, and come prepared with questions and concerns.

Yes, addiction therapy can be highly effective in managing cravings, developing coping strategies, and achieving long-term recovery.