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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Upper Marlboro, MD

Headway connects Upper Marlboro residents with 929 licensed providers experienced in evidence-based addiction treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction approaches. Our providers offer flexible virtual and in-person sessions to support your recovery journey, with many accepting insurance to help make care accessible.

John Windsor

John Windsor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Timonium, MD


“I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief for teens and adult clients using individual, couples and family therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 20 insurance carriers
Catherine Frias

Catherine Frias

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Frederick, MD


Hello. My name is Catherine Frias. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapy for a variety of issues and I love accompanying people along their journey to health and wellness.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Afiya Cozier

Afiya Cozier

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to therapy is centered on creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mark Murphy

Mark Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years. I work with adults and older teenagers on a variety of issues.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Madison Bartosh

Madison Bartosh

Therapist

Virtual • Baltimore, MD


“I think it's important for my clients to be able to laugh at themselves and use a sense of humor when working through their mental health concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Cierra Harper

Cierra Harper

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to therapy is client-centered, focusing on empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and build resilience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sandra Rublee

Sandra Rublee

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I offer a safe and supportive environment where you can openly share your concerns that contribute to your distress.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Francis

Rachel Francis

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I prioritize person centered therapy and specialize in CBT treatment. My expertise includes depression, anxiety, low self esteem, self harm, adjustment disorders, bipolar, and serving the LGBTQ+ community.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stanley Tamale

Stanley Tamale

Therapist

Virtual • Germantown, MD


“Stanley has extensive experience treating disturbances such as substance abuse, anger, depression anxiety and mood disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rebecca Hohing

Rebecca Hohing

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My empathy and sensitivity lead me to find ways to help others cope while still being in control of their own decisions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mercy Nwankama

Mercy Nwankama

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Baltimore, MD


As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I provide personalized assessments, therapy, and medication management designed for you and your loved ones. Whether you’re facing depression, substance use, or personality challenges, I work with you to create a plan that helps you feel stable, supported, and able to live at your best.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Wright Doss

Wright Doss

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Clients consistently feel that they have been heard and validated by me, even when I then may challenge them to consider an alternative perspective.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula Bynum

Paula Bynum

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“As a licensed therapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. ...Everyone has a unique story and deserves an individualized approach to care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Chantel Copeland

Chantel Copeland

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I specialize in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. I also have previous experience providing counseling for grief and loss, chronic/terminal illnesses and gerontology.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alec Wurzbacher

Alec Wurzbacher

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to provide a grounded, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, gain clarity, and begin building tools that actually work in your daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Libby Holmes

Libby Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I utilize evidence based cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to challenge negative self talk and encourage confidence.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Nelson Rivera

Dr. Nelson Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I'm a licensed psychotherapist who blends empathy, honesty, and humor to create a space where real change happens.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Karishma Lamsal Adhikari

Karishma Lamsal Adhikari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Towson, MD


“Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, or life's many challenges, you don't have to navigate them alone.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melanie Evans

Melanie Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“At Self Healing and Wellness LLC, we prioritize empathy, collaboration, and holistic care, ensuring each client feels heard, understood, and empowered to embrace their full potential.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Olorunkemi Feyisola

Olorunkemi Feyisola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Kemi utilizes a comprehensive and trauma-informed care approach with a focus on talk therapy and medication management.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Brett Opelt

Dr. Brett Opelt

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


Dr. Opelt earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at New Mexico State University after completing his Master’s of Science in Educational Psychology: Community Counseling from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. During his graduate training, he earned certifications in Trauma Counseling and Multicultural Knowledge Basis in Mental Health Practices, and a graduate minor in Integrated Behavioral Health. Dr. Opelt has completed postdoctoral fellowships in research in Rehabilitation Psychology, with an emphasis on Multiple Sclerosis, at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and in clinical Rehabilitation and Pain Psychology at MedStar Health National Rehabilitation Hospital. He has focused his clinical work on adults who have concerns about insomnia, cognitive impairment, addiction, LGBT+ concerns, caregiver support, transplants, burn survivors, cancer, musculoskeletal diseases like MS and Parkinson’s disease, and those who have amputations. He is a licensed psychologist in Maryland and Illinois.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Carmetta Maupin

Dr. Carmetta Maupin

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I practice helping children and adults cope with trauma responses and unhealthy generational beliefs about mental health disease; help women veterans cope with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; and provide spiritual counseling.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
LaKetia Peoples

LaKetia Peoples

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I integrate CBT with mindfulness, stress-management techniques, and practical skill-building to help clients achieve long-term emotional wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Mabel Nsagha

Dr. Mabel Nsagha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“She is a compassionate provider, with a holistic approach to mental health and offers evidence-based interventions for adolescents, adults, geriatric, and the LGBTQ population.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nadia Lassic

Nadia Lassic

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to support my clients in their journey toward improved well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karen Baughman

Karen Baughman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hagerstown, MD


“Karen values a client-centered approach, listening to patients to provide individualized, empathetic care without bias.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Melanie Sentz

Melanie Sentz

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I am very passionate about supporting you in your efforts to build on your strengths, rediscover your joy in life, and carve out an existence that brings you a sense of peace and meaning.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jakia Jones

Jakia Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Towson, MD


“I focus on meeting clients where they are and work collaboratively with them to identify their strengths, needs, and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emma Keskin

Emma Keskin

Therapist

Virtual • Gaithersburg, MD


“I'm easygoing and create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as we work together toward growth and healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Shuranda Allen

Dr. Shuranda Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I create a warm, accepting, non-judgmental environment for my clients where they feel comfortable in discussing their feelings and issue openly.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tia Brooks

Tia Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lawrencia Addo

Lawrencia Addo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I have worked in the mental health field for over twelve years and have a solid foundation working with multiple psychiatric conditions throughout my career.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jaleesha Saunders

Jaleesha Saunders

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe that every individual is the expert on their own life...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ta'merri Lewis

Ta'merri Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My journey to becoming a therapist was inspired by my own experiences with perinatal loss, general anxiety disorder, family struggles with substance use disorders, and parental addiction.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Laurie Harmon

Dr. Laurie Harmon

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


“My overriding goal for all my clients is to provide a safe, empathic, collaborative, and relaxed atmosphere in which they will be able to speak openly without the fear of judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Arin Bayote

Arin Bayote

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lanham, MD


“I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma, mood and behavioral issues...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Thomas Godwin

Thomas Godwin

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


I have more than 50 years of experience in the mental health field, including leadership, consultation, and direct clinical practice. I hold Master’s Degrees in Clinical Psychology and Medical Cannabis Therapeutics, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree from Towson State University.


My career includes serving as the State Director for Co-Occurring Disorder Services with Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Mental Hygiene Administration. I also worked as a consultant and faculty member with the University of Maryland Department of Psychiatry, Evidence-Based Practices Center, helping agencies develop and implement person-centered recovery plans grounded in evidence-based practice.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anne Dalton

Anne Dalton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that the best treatment plans are developed through active listening and collaboration, valuing each patient's input and personal values.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
David Albert

David Albert

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I integrate Socratic questioning, motivational interviewing, CBT, and somatic practices to help you reconnect with your sense of self, restore inner safety, and build a life grounded in resilience and meaning.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elaine Wallace

Elaine Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Hello, I have worked for over 30 years in legal and mental health services. I was also certified as a therapeutic foster care provider for several years.

I am married with three adult sons and the grandmother of three little bundles of joy. My hobbies are traveling, fishing, and action movies.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Upper Marlboro, MD

Number of therapists serving Upper Marlboro, MD
There are over 933 therapists in Upper Marlboro, MD accepting new patients.
933+
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
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 74%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • 70%Ascension Health Plan
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
  • 25%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 2%Clinical Psychologist
  • 1%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

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