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

Whether you're navigating alcohol use disorder, substance dependence, or behavioral addiction, Headway's Newton-based network provides compassionate providers trained in 12-step facilitation, SMART Recovery, and relapse prevention. Sessions are available within two weeks with average savings of 75% through insurance coverage.

Natalya Posnick

Natalya Posnick

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“My goal is to help foster a nonjudgmental, open space with humor that also challenges clients when appropriate to facilitate healing and growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Adamski

Mark Adamski

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I work with who they are in a system; in their environment, in their family, in their relationships, in their job or school.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Fortunate Munhutu

Dr. Fortunate Munhutu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My philosophy of practice is incorporating supportive therapeutic talk therapy in all of my sessions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Howard Bean

Howard Bean

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Clients can expect to be engaged by a motivated professional who will be working with genuine feelings of concern and investment for the person in front of them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shawn Kelly

Shawn Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Having worked with young adults (and gone through this life transition myself!), I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you identify the parts of yourself that are most overwhelmed by anxiety and provide tangible steps to build...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Miriam Lexie

Miriam Lexie

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that at the heart of healing is compassionate curiosity, and I bring this approach to my practice.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eryn Maschek

Eryn Maschek

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My passion lies in helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of trauma and significant mental health challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Freyre Figueroa

Freyre Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • Millis, MA


“Frey's approach is rooted in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Therapy and Holistic approaches to address the person as a whole.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Levesque

Jacqueline Levesque

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is holistic, and goal focused. My intent is to provide a warm, supportive environment...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melissa Hathaway

Melissa Hathaway

Therapist

Virtual • Foxborough, MA


“My own personal difficulties have taught me how to have compassion and patience when helping others.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, End of life care, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
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
Dr. Benjamin Ocasio

Dr. Benjamin Ocasio

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“His approach focuses on helping clients find balance as they work to overcome stress, anxiety, and depressive moods, with particular attention given to their assets and strengths.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Marketa Smith

Marketa Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in patient-led care. As your provider, I am here to listen and to answer any questions that you may have.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rio Bauce

Rio Bauce

Therapist

Virtual • Cambridge, MA


“I offer a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach to therapy, and I specialize in supporting those with HIV-related issues, relationship concerns, stress, anxiety, and identity-related challenges, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
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
Kit Rainboth

Kit Rainboth

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I'm a certified DBT therapist who believes deeply in the power of skill-building as a tool for real, lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Olasunkanmi Abiodun

Olasunkanmi Abiodun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Boston, MA


“My focus is not just on symptom management, but on helping you uncover the root causes of your struggles.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Edward Chan

Edward Chan

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership, where you feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges at your own pace.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tali Maouda

Tali Maouda

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to help you process your experiences so you can recognize and overcome the obstacles standing in the way of you living a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Spinner

Carrie Spinner

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I have been in the field of Social Work for over 25 years. Over these years I have had the pleasure of working with adults and older adults dealing with everything from life transitions, depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse to major mental illness and end of life issues. I enjoy using my educational and personal life experience to inform my practice.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Walter Higgs

Walter Higgs

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“A licensed independent clinical social worker with high EQ, active listening skills, and who encourages collaboration through creating safety spaces for all voices to be heard when navigating difficult situations to bring mutually positive results.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tanisha Mosley

Tanisha Mosley

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe therapy should be a mix of deep healing and self-discovery—kind of like an abstract painting with a powerful message.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Roger Kolker

Roger Kolker

Therapist

Virtual • Woburn, MA


“I am here to work alongside you as you rediscover your strengths and step into the leadership role of your own life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Amy Stone

Amy Stone

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“The main approach I utilize is a client-centered approach, understanding what is happening and how the counseling relationship can help.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephen Gannon

Stephen Gannon

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I am passionate about helping my clients understand what the disease of alcoholism and addiction are physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Panic disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Antonietta Dean

Antonietta Dean

Therapist

Virtual • Andover, MA


“My client will have a non-judge mental, inviting, safe and warm environment to explore their emotions, thoughts and reasons for coming in to see me.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kirsten Coveney Clarke

Kirsten Coveney Clarke

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in the power of humor and gratitude, finding a space to recognize the positive aspects of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alexandra McGrath

Alexandra McGrath

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Welcome, and come as you are. I believe meaningful change begins with understanding yourself on a deeper level. Many of the struggles we experience in adulthood, whether in relationships, self-worth, anxiety, trauma, communication, or life satisfaction, are shaped by patterns that developed long before we were aware of them. Often these patterns started as adaptations, ways of coping or relating that once helped us navigate our family or environment and made sense at the time. My role is to help you identify those patterns, understand why they exist, and create lasting change rather than simply managing symptoms.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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
Vincent Sullo

Vincent Sullo

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have a person centered approach to therapy "meeting you where you're at". I am laid back, honest and although I am a professional, I talk the people I meet with as I would talk to the people in my life, which most people over my 11 years find very...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Penny

Amy Penny

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Amy Penny is a passionate and dedicated therapist who believes that every person holds limitless potential and inner strength waiting to be discovered. Drawing from her own experiences of overcoming adversity and her clinical expertise, Amy creates a safe and supportive space where individuals feel empowered to connect with their inner resources and move toward growth and healing.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Israel Egeruo

Israel Egeruo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Clients can expect a welcoming, judgment-free space where we discuss their goals, explore what brought them in, and begin outlining a plan tailored to their needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Eleni Koudanis

Eleni Koudanis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for individuals navigating life’s challenges. My clinical background spans addiction recovery, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, ADHD, and women’s mental health.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
Maddox Sprengel

Maddox Sprengel

Therapist

Virtual • Greenfield, MA


“In a first session, my goal is to have you leave feeling heard and understood, feeling like you have a partner in this process, and a sense of hopefulness that growth and change is possible.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Phelps

Thomas Phelps

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Easthampton, MA


“The core of my practice is this: every person deserves to be heard, understood, and to feel they belong—especially within a culture that often devalues humanity.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I enjoy helping clients grow in understanding of what motivates and impedes their ability to make meaningful change in their life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lora Freeman

Lora Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I have my master’s degree from Lesley University in Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy. I am certified as a mindfulness teacher, mediator, and yoga teacher. The mind-body connection is an important aspect of the approach I take with clients. I am also trained to provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Additionally, I’m a facilitator of Gender Equity and Reconciliation, so it informs my work with couples and relationship challenges. I specialize in working with adult individual clients and couples who experience anxiety, depression, adult and childhood trauma, relationship conflict/transitions, and mid-life transitions.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I'm a licensed clinician who's passionate about helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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