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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Westminster, MD

Addiction recovery support in Westminster, Maryland is accessible through Headway's network of 925 licensed providers who specialize in evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and support group facilitation. Whether you're addressing alcohol, substance use, or behavioral addiction, virtual and in-person sessions help you work toward recovery with providers experienced in relapse prevention and harm reduction strategies.

Jesse Okonigbo

Jesse Okonigbo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


My name is Jesse Okonigbo, I have been in the medical and nursing profession for 15 years. My background in nursing has made me dependable when called upon.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Udachi Chima

Dr. Udachi Chima

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


A highly motivated, result-oriented Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in nursing. Providing holistic, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ihuoma Udeagha

Ihuoma Udeagha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hagerstown, MD


“Dr. Marvelous is a highly accomplished and skilled healthcare professional with a unique combination of expertise in psychiatric and mental health, family practice, and pain management.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Beverley Theodore

Beverley Theodore

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Depending on what was shared in session the client should expect to feel relieved, refreshed and energized to go out and make changes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
TaNisha Jackson

TaNisha Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“An uplifting, practical psychotherapist with a MA in Counseling Psychology and Life Coaching to assist on your life journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Rita Chioma

Dr. Rita Chioma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Dr. Chioma is open-minded, listens attentively to her patients, and takes pleasure in the well-being of patient outcomes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Samuel Woldemichael

Samuel Woldemichael

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to therapy is to treat each person as a unique individual with potential to improve emotional health.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shirley Darden

Shirley Darden

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I am a change agent that is aware of the complex difficulties of creating change in your behavior and, ultimately your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Diabetes, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Emma Stewart

Emma Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My motto is, come as you are and leave how you want to be. Sessions are curated to be safe spaces to reach treatment goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Audrea Sherman

Audrea Sherman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I like getting to know each person as a whole individual, not just a diagnosis, and building a plan that fits their real life and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, OCD
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Case

Michelle Case

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Michelle integrates evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to support healing at each client's own pace.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Akwen Bayong

Akwen Bayong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Compassionate, caring, nurturing and experienced team of professionals

With over 13 years clinical experience with a high focus on wellness and behavioral health.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Merlina Constantine

Dr. Merlina Constantine

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with advanced training in clinical assessment, psychopharmacology, and evidence‐based therapeutic care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Darius Brittingham

Darius Brittingham

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Hello, and welcome. My name is Darius Brittingham, and I am a mental health and substance abuse therapist with a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges while building the skills needed to create meaningful and lasting change. My professional background includes working with individuals experiencing mental health concerns, substance use challenges, stress, anxiety, and life transitions. I strive to create a supportive, respectful, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and goals.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rhonece Ford

Rhonece Ford

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach is solution-oriented, holistic, and empowering, built to help you move from feeling stuck to feeling capable again.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Alice Ukaegbu

Dr. Alice Ukaegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My dedication to service, and unmatched ability to really listen to you allows me to build trust each patient.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Veronica Kwegyir-Afful

Dr. Veronica Kwegyir-Afful

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Columbia, MD


“My approach to providing care integrates collaboration, empowerment, and medication management. I prioritize building trusting relationships, tailoring interventions to individual needs, and drawing from evidence-based practices.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Ryan Dobbs

Ryan Dobbs

Therapist

Virtual • Cambridge, MD


“My approach is warm, direct, and supportive. I encourage clients to show up as their honest, authentic selves in a confidential, safe space where they can examine, process, and better understand their experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nada Wilson

Nada Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My ultimate goal is to empower you to face life's challenges with grace, esteem, and your most authentic self.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tamika Hammond

Tamika Hammond

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I am dedicated to improving the well-being of my patients and am known for my empathetic, patient-centered approach.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Veronica Oge

Veronica Oge

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions across the lifespan.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carlos Castillo

Carlos Castillo

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe everyone deserves to be listened to without judgement, while developing a mutually agreed upon goal in treatment to achieve best outcomes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Dupree

Sarah Dupree

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I utilize humor and curiosity to help clients. I meet clients where they are in a compassionate and understanding manner.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Aisha Sheriff

Aisha Sheriff

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I take a patient-centered and holistic approach to care, meaning I see and treat you as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
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
Dr. Danielle Johnson

Dr. Danielle Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I love listening and supporting you by hearing your story, so please never apologize for sharing or "dumping."”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sondra Petty

Sondra Petty

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My greatest strength is the empathy and compassion with my clients. We are on this journey together.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Geraldine Gike

Dr. Geraldine Gike

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Dr. Geraldine works to walk alongside her clients on their therapeutic journey with her initial goal being to create a safe and compassionate environment for clients to begin their healing process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Damon Taylor

Damon Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Bethesda, MD


I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who attained my Master's in clinical counseling at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have approximately 15 years of experience providing compassionate and effecting counseling services in an array of settings including both community and hospital based.

I take pride in having the opportunity to serve a diverse population which has included children, adults, couples, and families across a broad spectrum of needs. Some of the unique needs have included supporting individuals who are seeking to gain a better approach to their life while going through difficulties with self-identity, relationship challenges, trauma, substance use issues, or navigating challenging life transitions.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kyle Bishop

Kyle Bishop

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that the therapeutic relationship provides the opportunity to develop insight and coping strategies to improve life circumstances, while receiving the emotional support and objective guidance to thrive.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kimberly LaFave

Kimberly LaFave

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I am passionate about helping people recognize their own strength and discover how much power they have in their ability to heal, grow, and create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Yehudah Adler

Yehudah Adler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“He is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood, with the goal of promoting lasting mental wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rebecca Timbo

Rebecca Timbo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


I am committed to providing compassionate, individual care in a welcoming and respectful environment. I believe that every client deserves to be listened to and treated with dignity. My goal is to foster a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable discussing your concerns and actively participating in your treatment

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Esther Vanessa Rocha

Esther Vanessa Rocha

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and change, and I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ashika Dickerson

Ashika Dickerson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“With over 25 years of nursing experience, I'm passionate about helping people find balance, peace, and clarity.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Monique Gardner

Monique Gardner

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I take a warm, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach to therapy, working collaboratively to create a safe and affirming space for each client.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrea Boyd

Andrea Boyd

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Hi, I'm Andrea Boyd (she/her), and I work with teens and young adults who are navigating hard experiences and looking for a therapist who truly gets them. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, past trauma, identity exploration, or just feeling like the world wasn't quite built with you in mind, I want you to know: this is a space where you can show up exactly as you are.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Karli Goodman

Karli Goodman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“She integrates evidence-based medication management with cognitive-behavioral and lifestyle approaches, always centering compassion and collaboration in her care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving Westminster, MD
There are over 929 therapists in Westminster, MD accepting new patients.
929+
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
  • 83%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 94%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 73%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • 67%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 4%French
  • 3%Spanish
  • 3%Yoruba
  • 2%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 92%Online only
  • 8%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
  • 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
  • 25%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 1%Clinical Psychologist
  • 1%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 12%Child or adolescent therapy

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