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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Boston, MA

Finding the right addiction recovery support in Boston means connecting with compassionate providers who specialize in relapse prevention, detoxification support, and personalized recovery plans. Headway's 839 licensed providers offer flexible scheduling and free intake calls to help you take the first step toward sobriety.

Joseph Johnson

Joseph Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being honest about what you're going through while also feeling supported and challenged to move toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elias Tamene

Elias Tamene

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


The foundation of my practice is based on the respect I have for my clients, and my therapeutic approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs. As a trained and experienced therapist, I am not only technically objective, but also provide you with emotional nourishment and assistance as you work through problem areas in your life. Psychotherapy is about growth and transformation and equips you to overcome challenges impacting your family, job or relationships. My areas of expertise include addiction, relationship or job-related issues, depression, anxiety and stress. I employ solution focused therapy based on psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness approaches. I am also a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to evaluate employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up, testing, and aftercare.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Linda Walters

Dr. Linda Walters

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“As a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience, I am here to provide insight and awareness to most mental health issues and concerns with cultural competency...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Bile

Christine Bile

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Before private practice, I served as a medical social worker in emergency rooms and a Level-One Trauma Center, supporting people through their most critical moments.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lior Alon

Lior Alon

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am a nature-based and social justice oriented counselor who weaves elements of the natural world and deep joy into sessions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adam Greenburg

Adam Greenburg

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am especially passionate about creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Zach Rotfus

Zach Rotfus

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington, MA


“I want to meet you where you're at, I want to see and understand you as a person within the context of all the things going on in your life, and I want to collaborate with you to find sustainable solutions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephanie Drost

Stephanie Drost

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I use cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused, EMDR, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution focused therapy primarily in my practice.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Maureen Gebhardt

Maureen Gebhardt

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am a Social Worker who believes that all humans have the capacity for change, we sometimes just get stuck and need help to get there.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Mirna Milien

Mirna Milien

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“The client will leave session feeling heard and equipped with therapeutic tools for betterment if willing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shana Seidenberg

Shana Seidenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in a holistic approach to therapy. We will connect around your physical, emotional, and spiritual well being to help you achieve the best version of yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hannah Delong

Hannah Delong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Patients will leave feeling heard, supported in their decisions and confident in a treatment plan that best meets their goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marc Copersino

Marc Copersino

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to create a space grounded in warmth, respect, and curiosity where you can speak openly about what's weighing on you.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jacqueline LaBonte

Jacqueline LaBonte

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe deepening ones understanding of themselves leads to clarity of both large and small changes that can be made and worked toward to move towards a more fulfilled life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Marie Delmas

Dr. Marie Delmas

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that healing is a dynamic and collaborative process that begins the moment you decide to reach out.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maricia Verma

Maricia Verma

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I utilize a psychodynamic, person-centered, and trauma informed approach to therapy. I incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness as appropriate.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Ferrante

Jessica Ferrante

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and person-centered above all else because I believe the most sustainable progress comes when you can show up authentically.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Glen Prospere

Dr. Glen Prospere

Therapist

Virtual • Quincy, MA


“Most people possess within themselves the capacity for self-healing. The therapist's role is to encourage and facilitate the process of self-actualization.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Eliyohu Abramowitz

Eliyohu Abramowitz

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach focuses on a treatment plan that works within the framework of each client; in other words, meeting clients where they are at.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kathleen Fitzgerald

Kathleen Fitzgerald

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I like to get to know you and your history before we work together to establish goals for your treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Chris Frazer

Dr. Chris Frazer

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I approach therapy from a relational psychodynamic lens, finding that the action for change comes patient centered understanding as much as it does from clinical technique.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jessica Melendez

Jessica Melendez

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I listen and I (truly) don't judge! I practice from a person-centered holistic worldview and value the courage it takes to open up to another human being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Coonce

Megan Coonce

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I offer Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy to individuals seeking a deeper understanding of self. I help people build skills to overcome anxiety, depression and emotional overwhelm. I offer training in mindfulness, which emphasizes the importance of presence and curiosity in the healing process.

I have deep empathy and insight into exploring life’s deepest questions. Clients gain confidence and a sense of improved well-being by coming to understand themselves in a comfortable therapeutic setting. I work with diverse populations and clients beginning at young adulthood.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Adom Fermanian

Adom Fermanian

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Easton, MA


“I provide comprehensive psychiatric care that integrates in-depth therapeutic work with thoughtful medication management.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Rivet

Jessica Rivet

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that every person deserves to feel heard and supported, and I strive to create a comfortable space where we can work together to understand your needs and develop a treatment plan that fits your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Paul Barnes

Paul Barnes

Therapist

Virtual • Wareham, MA


“My approach in couples therapy, is to help couples heal childhood wounds that are often recreated in their current relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Liudmila Cardoso

Liudmila Cardoso

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I value honesty and openness in my relationships with patients. My goal is to provide effective treatment and support meaningful, positive changes in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Holly Little Van Straaten

Holly Little Van Straaten

Therapist

Virtual • Danvers, MA


“My style is engaged, emotionally attuned, and relational. I often use metaphor, storytelling, imagery, and reflective tools to help deepen understanding...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Farrah Samadi

Farrah Samadi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe healing goes beyond managing symptoms. I take a mind-body approach that focuses on understanding and addressing the root causes of emotional and physical distress.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Chouinard

Michelle Chouinard

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“As a veteran, I bring a grounded, compassionate understanding of how trauma can affect both the mind and body.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fernanda Poyant

Fernanda Poyant

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I practice with radical genuineness and believe part of the healing process is the honest and respectful relationships that can be created in therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Adam Kleger

Adam Kleger

Therapist

Virtual • Andover, MA


“It is my core belief as a clinician that every client is an individual and deserves a tailored approach in therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Anya Mack

Anya Mack

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am direct, yet compassionate, and work to promote all Clients a sense of manageability of symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Juliana Scherer

Juliana Scherer

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I am a down-to-earth, approachable therapist with over a decade of experience supporting teenagers, young adults, and their families. Many clients arrive hesitant about therapy but quickly find a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where they can talk about anything. I strive to be responsive to each person’s life experiences, including gender- and race-based toxic stress and trauma. I completed my training at Boston University and spent several years working with a multidisciplinary team at a safety-net hospital.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lauren Chianciola

Lauren Chianciola

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach to therapy is to do so with humor when appropriate and to assign tasks that will help you move forward, however that looks.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Erin Murphy

Erin Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have specialized in helping individuals navigate addiction, trauma, ADHD, and the emotional challenges that often accompany chronic health conditions, while also providing effective treatment for anxiety and depression.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Manveer Kaur

Manveer Kaur

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I myself am an immigrant and moved to the US when I was 4 years old. I take great pride in being able to support immigrants, people of color, and South-Asian individuals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ana Perez, Msw, Licsw Feeling Is Healing, Llc

Ana Perez, Msw, Licsw Feeling Is Healing, Llc

Therapist

Virtual • Chelsea, MA


“My approach is to meet you where you are at by ensuring you feel listened, validated, respected, and not judged.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Orianna Natsis

Orianna Natsis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in treating the whole person, recognizing that mental, emotional, and physical well-being are interconnected.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Smith

James Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Greetings,

I have been for therapist for 20 years in the Eastern Mass area. If you made far, I can assist you towards the next chapter in your journey.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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Find the right addiction counselor for you

Headway makes it easier to find support for overcoming addiction — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an Addiction Therapist in Boston

Finding addiction therapists in Boston starts with understanding the kind of support that fits your needs. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, drug use, substance use patterns, gambling, or other behavioral concerns. Some therapists use approaches like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, or harm reduction-informed care. Some people may also work with a prescriber as part of their care team, so it can help to look for therapist profiles that mention coordination with medical or psychiatric care.

Boston has a large mental health care community, but a high volume of options can make it harder to narrow the search. Location may matter if you prefer in-person appointments near Back Bay, South End, Cambridge, or another part of the Boston area. Virtual therapy can also expand your options if your schedule, commute, or privacy needs make office visits harder to plan. As you compare therapists, look at availability, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and how they describe their approach. A therapist’s bio can show whether they have experience with addiction, substance abuse and counseling, relapse prevention support, or therapy and addiction concerns in a way that matches what you want from care.

Therapy in Boston can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan. Headway helps you search for addiction therapists who are accepting new patients, compare profiles, check whether your insurance may cover sessions, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking. From there, you can review bios, choose in-person or virtual care, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:

* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741

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