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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Bel Air, MD

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Nashae Handy

Nashae Handy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Bel Air, MD


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and patient-centered. ... My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout your mental health journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sarah Cardenas

Sarah Cardenas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Bel Air, MD


“I'm warm, down-to-earth, and strengths-based. I meet you where you are, not where anyone thinks you should be.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ebunoluwa Efe

Ebunoluwa Efe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Nottingham, MD


“My goal is to support your overall wellbeing and help build the skills needed to navigate life's challenges with confidence.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Chelsea Marshall

Chelsea Marshall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Glen Arm, MD


“My approach is empathetic and utilizes hands on activities to provide psycho education and explore oneself.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kimberly Dirzuweit

Kimberly Dirzuweit

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Havre de Grace, MD


“Taking this step is exciting! You are the expert of your story & you have many strengths that we will identify & build on.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ethel Bakke

Ethel Bakke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Havre de Grace, MD


“My approach to therapy is Rogerian, which is a person-centered approach that is nonjudgmental, accepting and empathetic.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tony McCusker

Tony McCusker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Eldersburg, MD


“I participate in a salutogenic model of therapy, focusing on solutions and equipping people with the tools they need to succeed and grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meg Fitzpatrick, Lcsw-C

Meg Fitzpatrick, Lcsw-C

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Towson, MD


I am a licensed Social Worker with more than 25 years experience working in the field of Mental Health. I have worked with individuals and families with a particular emphasis on crisis intervention and the impact of mental illness on the family system. My experiences have included assisting clients learn to manage mood disorders and anxiety and learn skills related to anger management, healthy relationships, parenting and boundary setting. I have extensive experience assisting individuals within the correctional system with learning skills needed for successful reentry into the community.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Avi Kutner

Avi Kutner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Timonium, MD


“I believe in empowering you with the tools and strategies you need to take control of your mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
John Magee

John Magee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Garrison, MD


“I believe in a person-centered approach, providing a non-judgmental, safe space to work on identifying root causes of maladaptive thoughts and behaviors...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jennifer Serene

Jennifer Serene

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Towson, MD


“I am a professional listener with over 27 years of experience in a variety of settings, which includes, child welfare, private practice, large hospitals, correctional institutions, and community mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Annemarie Vallonga

Annemarie Vallonga

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Towson, MD


“I am a licensed clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience... I have been trained in various treatment modalities with a particular emphasis on trauma and addiction.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
John Windsor

John Windsor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Timonium, MD


“Therapy is a team effort between the client's expertise in their life and the counselor's knowledge of helpful mental health practices to find healing and solutions to life's difficulties.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 20 insurance carriers
Dr. Chioma Uzoma

Dr. Chioma Uzoma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“My greatest strengths as a provider are my empathy, active listening, and ability to create a safe, open environment where clients feel comfortable sharing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Moses Karogi

Moses Karogi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“My goal is to create a space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported while we work together toward meaningful improvement.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Abdolazim Shahsavar

Dr. Abdolazim Shahsavar

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Timonium, MD


“Dr. Shahsavar is detailed oriented and believes in holistic approach in the treatment of mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Briggs

Christine Briggs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“I am a Holistic Mental Health Therapist and I like to treat all dimensions of my clients in order to achieve true sustainable balance, growth, and healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Veronica Logan

Veronica Logan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“I combine real-world solutions with evidence-based theories and practices to help you achieve tangible growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Matthew Lotz

Dr. Matthew Lotz

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“I am an expert in treating anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma disorders, and substance use disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dolapo Fox

Dolapo Fox

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • North East, MD


“My clients can expect a nurturing and empowering experience that fosters self-discovery and personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elaine Cook

Elaine Cook

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Baltimore, MD


I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a primary care background. I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. My focus areas are adults and geriatric patients.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Christine Leone

Christine Leone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Reisterstown, MD


“My approach is practical, empowering, and focused on helping you understand what's getting in the way and identify realistic steps forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Myrtis Agen-Davis

Myrtis Agen-Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“You can expect to leave sessions with me feeling heard, supported, and empowered to take an active role in your mental health journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Chidinma Eze

Dr. Chidinma Eze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Ellicott City, MD


“I am a dual-board certified family and Mental health nurse practitioner. I believe in holistic care when providing care to my patients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kevin Leary

Kevin Leary

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Arnold, MD


“We come to appreciate that we are not merely products of our environment or our past, but active agents in shaping our future.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Phanedra O'Neal

Phanedra O'Neal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Columbia, MD


“I am a compassionate and dedicated Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner with eight years of psych background providing mental health care to diverse population.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Tosin Sowunmi

Dr. Tosin Sowunmi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Laurel, MD


“My extensive background spans the management of depression, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, grief, loss, and cultural and relationship issues.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Precious Esene

Dr. Precious Esene

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Laurel, MD


As a Doctor in Nursing Practice, I have been in healthcare for over ten years, which has prepared me to manage my patients with evidence-based treatment modalities. I bring compassion and commitment to my practice of caring for the holistic needs of my patients, which entails a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of the patient’s psychological, emotional, and physical well-being, also creating a plan of care that will optimize a favorable outcome in a realistic, goal-oriented length of time, with the patient’s buy-in.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Hughes

Elizabeth Hughes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Towson, MD


“I am direct, I engage, challenge, interact, request that you expound on your answers, use metaphors, avoid jargon, look for and point to connections and patterns to help you understand yourself better.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Grace Ashu-Ngang

Dr. Grace Ashu-Ngang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Beltsville, MD


“I am dedicated to listening and meeting you exactly where you are, working collaboratively to uncover solutions that truly empower you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Meseret Asfaw

Dr. Meseret Asfaw

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Silver Spring, MD


“My extensive background in nursing and mental health allows me to provide compassionate, evidence-based, and individualized psychiatric care focused on each client's unique needs and treatment goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jemima Kodua

Jemima Kodua

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Germantown, MD


“Everyone deserves an individualized approach to care. Once we decide to work together, we'll act as partners in your therapeutic journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tamela Harrison

Tamela Harrison

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Germantown, MD


“My work is practical and collaborative, and I tailor treatment to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Antoinette Thomas

Antoinette Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that individuals have the capacity to heal, but may need help exploring, learning, and taking the challenging steps toward that end.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ngetla Mbonuh

Dr. Ngetla Mbonuh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I developed and implemented mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques, which have become a crucial part of my practice and play a key role in my patients' success and progress.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Denise Trotter Glynn

Denise Trotter Glynn

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that therapy is a space where you can come exactly as you are and feel heard without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Halimat Akojie

Halimat Akojie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


I’m Dr. Halimat Akojie, a Doctor of Nursing Practice and dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 26 years of experience in healthcare. I provide compassionate, comprehensive mental health care to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, supporting individuals experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Marie Lo

Marie Lo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Columbia, MD


“My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, informed, and empowered in their mental health journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tykera Tolson

Tykera Tolson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I use a strengths perspective, which means we will focus on the incredible resilience and tools you already possess to help you navigate challenges like anxiety, trauma, grief, or burnout.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Owings Mills, MD


“Mr. Wilson brings forth a strength-based approach, fused with a passion to aid in one's personal transformation towards their set goals, emotional health, and self-empowerment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Bel Air, MD

Number of therapists serving Bel Air, MD
There are over 927 therapists in Bel Air, MD accepting new patients.
927+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 84%Stress management
  • 82%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 94%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 72%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • 68%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 4%French
  • 3%Yoruba
  • 3%Spanish
  • 2%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 93%Online only
  • 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
License types
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  • 44%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
  • 24%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 2%Clinical Psychologist
  • 1%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

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