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

Recovery from addiction in Norwood is within reach with Headway's compassionate providers trained in harm reduction, relapse prevention, and dual diagnosis treatment. Whether you're addressing substance dependence, cravings, or triggers, virtual and in-person sessions offer flexible access to care that fits your life.

Jenny Chukwudike

Jenny Chukwudike

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“As a double-certified nurse practitioner with expertise in both family and psychiatry medicine, I approach care with a holistic perspective, emphasizing comprehensive well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
George Whitelaw

George Whitelaw

Therapist

Virtual • Norwell, MA


“One of the most important things to me throughout the therapeutic process is creating a judgement free atmosphere to make all as comfortable as possible.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Cynthia Bliss-kaplan

Cynthia Bliss-kaplan

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am trained in EMDR, Clinical Hypnotherapy which is used to treat anxiety, pain, self-esteem issues, phobias, depression, stress management, bereavement, OCD, insomnia, anger issues, addiction, and many other conditions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Fasoli

Kimberly Fasoli

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Hi, I'm Kimberly. I work with adults carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, or substance use, often alongside each other. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I draw on my clinical background to help you understand what you're bringing into each session and build goals that fit your life. I'd love to be part of your next step forward.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Zachary Rotfus

Zachary 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 5 insurance carriers
Dan Sontag

Dan Sontag

Therapist

Virtual • Greenfield, MA


“Psychodynamic and relational therapy can help us explore how past experiences and relationships may connect to what you’re facing today.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Derek Clark

Derek Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I provide a proven mind-body integrated approach that helps adults heal from the impact of trauma, addiction, anxiety, interpersonal problems, self-hate, and more. I am a lifelong learner with vast training and experience in internal family systems (IFS), yoga, polyvagal theory, mindfulness, and self-compassion. I bring a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and open-minded to work with my people.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Cabrera

Courtney Cabrera

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Rather than simply focusing on what is happening around us, I believe our emotional triggers can provide valuable insight into what is happening within us.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Peter Kamande

Peter Kamande

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Andover, MA


“My approach is rooted in empathetic listening and taking the time to truly understand your unique situation.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tara Gould

Tara Gould

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe real healing happens when people feel genuinely seen - not analyzed.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lina Abdalla

Lina Abdalla

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My primary focus as a licensed therapist is to alleviate your suffering and empower you to lead a fulfilling life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Anna Hayden

Anna Hayden

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I became a therapist because I genuinely believe people are more resilient than they realize. They just sometimes need a safe, structured space to find that out.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Kristina Hernandez

Kristina Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to restore that sense of hope, and help individuals learn to better cope with and manage symptoms such as depression and anxiety.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brooke Melanson

Brooke Melanson

Therapist

Virtual • Rockland, MA


“I have extensive experience in treating addiction, grief & loss, depression, anxiety, and marriage counseling.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Matthew Meredith

Matthew Meredith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Boston, MA


I am a compassionate provider who has worked as a psychiatric/mental health nurse for 15 years prior to becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I strive to develop trust through therapeutic communication with my patients. My goal is to work together to plan and implement the best possible treatment plan based on individual needs.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Valencia Campbell

Valencia Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I am a licensed clinical social worker in FL, Idaho, Virginia; licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Rhode Island.

I graduated from Barry University in 2014 and have been working within the mental health and hospital field since.

I enjoy helping others overcome the challenges life throws at them. With the right mindset, support and environment, I believe change is possible.

I provide psychotherapy services to individuals in a collaborative, supportive, and safe environment.

*I do NOT offer couples or family therapy.*

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dwayne Bartholomew

Dwayne Bartholomew

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I work especially well with men who've been strong for everyone else and are ready to do something for themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Swaminathan Thangaraj

Dr. Swaminathan Thangaraj

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Carver, MA


“Expertise includes autism, ADHD (children & adult), anxiety, depression, OCD, insomnia, and eating disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 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
Lydia Kernan

Lydia Kernan

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to help clients understand and cope with symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Susan Severson

Susan Severson

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to talk about your concerns and what you are struggling with.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lori Herrera

Lori Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Your relationship with your therapist truly matters, and I am committed to creating a space where you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported as we begin this work together.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Molly Paxton

Molly Paxton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I think of psychiatry as painting. Every symptom, life experience, goal, etc., adds another color to the canvas.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angela Kelly

Angela Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each person's unique needs, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and person-centered therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shari Coveney

Shari Coveney

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I try to help client's determine the best way to solve their problems. I like to use a solution focused approach, that helps clients in the most efficient way possible.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Peter Evers

Peter Evers

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I'm not someone who believes a therapist should sit quietly and occasionally nod. I like therapy to be a conversation.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelsey Rosario

Kelsey Rosario

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I foster a space of open-mindedness, empathy, humor, and understanding with enthusiasm for helping women find what works best for their personal and professional lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, OCD
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amaka Fez

Amaka Fez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach combines thoughtful, evidence-based medication management with practical coping strategies that fit into your everyday life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jessy Nwuba

Dr. Jessy Nwuba

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I'm privileged to understand culturally conscious care, which has allowed me to help many families who have experienced trauma and cultural barriers.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
William Brown

William Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is based on listening and collaborating to facilitate behavioral changes that lead to enhanced well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Keli Hemingway

Keli Hemingway

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal isn't simply to help you cope better; it's to help you shift what's driving the problem so you can respond differently in your daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ujunwa OKwukaogu

Ujunwa OKwukaogu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I strive to build a safe, empathetic, and collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to take an active role in their healing journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shannon McCarthy

Shannon McCarthy

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“You've probably been told your mental health and your substance use need separate treatment, even though in your actual life they've never felt separate at all.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lee Holbrook

Lee Holbrook

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I've been practicing as a clinical Social Worker for over 20 years and I find great fulfillment in working alongside people as they gain clarity, confidence, and a greater sense of balance in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charlene Sama

Charlene Sama

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is supportive, open, and nonjudgmental. I believe in creating a comfortable space where patients feel heard and respected.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Charmian Talbot

Charmian Talbot

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have over 15 years dedicated to working with individuals with substance use and mental health challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Art Yeh

Art Yeh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I'm efficient and straightforward with services that I provide. Client have told me that I'm easy to communicate with.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Gloria Nalubega

Gloria Nalubega

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I strive to meet you where you are both emotionally and physically; working together to reduce symptoms, build resilience, and support lasting emotional well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Letrecia Brown

Letrecia Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


For the past 3.5 years, I’ve had the privilege of leading a multi-site inpatient unit, supporting individuals with persistent mental illness and substance use as they work toward stability and recovery. Now, I’m stepping into private practice and writing my next chapter. I’m licensed in Florida and passionate about making care accessible and meaningful. I’d love to connect—does this sound like a fit for you?

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of Norwood, MA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Norwood, MA
There are over 22 therapists in Norwood, MA accepting new patients.
22+
Average years in practice
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6 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 86%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 77%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
  • 50%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 5%Haitian Creole
  • 5%Hebrew
  • 5%Igbo
  • 5%Italian
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 27%Man
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 32%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 9%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 27%Family therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 9%Couples therapy

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