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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Massachusetts
Headway connects you with 876 licensed providers across Massachusetts who specialize in addiction support, including evidence-based approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
“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, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I not only treat the mind - but also nurture the spirit - in a safe setting where you feel heard and receive compassionate, attentive care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe in meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively to build resilience, improve coping skills, and create positive, lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“You bring the story, the challenges, the insight. I'll bring the tools, curiosity, and a safe space.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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 9 insurance carriers
I do Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Therapy. I currently facilitate a Bereavement Group which meets at my Brookline office every Saturday from 2-4pm. I also run groups for substance abuse, depression and anxiety. In addition, I have a lot of experience counseling children of all ages. I am a firm believer in strength-based psychotherapy.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I aim to create a warm, curious space for exploring the unconscious, relationships, and life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Working primarily in short-term cognitive behavioral models, trouble areas are defined and broken down.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“Most importantly, I hope that my clients begin to have a more positive sense of self: that they learn to be kind to self.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Drawing from positive psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy, I gently help clients gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors while supporting them in making meaningful, lasting changes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My approach is one of warmth and understanding but also taking a direct approach in addressing identified concerns and needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
My name is Roselyn Kwenda, and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Massachusetts- Lowell in 2004 and my Master of Science in Nursing from University of Texas- Arlington in 2016. I have extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, which allows me to support individuals across a wide range of mental health needs.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
As a therapist, my goal is to provide empathy and compassion in an emotionally safe environment. I am passionate about helping people through the most difficult challenges life may have. I work with people to build their self-worth, ease emotional pain, and help regain a sense of enjoyment in their life as they once had. I envision helping people recognize their strengths, then build on their strengths, to help them to become more self-confident, happy and aware.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I focus on creating a space that feels supportive, honest, and approachable, where you can show up as you are and begin to move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate, and collaborative environment where clients feel safe exploring their experiences, discovering their strengths, and creating lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm and collaborative, creating space for you to slow down, process your experiences, and make meaningful, sustainable change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a supportive, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered in their care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space where a client can think out loud, vent, share feelings and experiences...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where adults can explore their experiences, identify their strengths, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward improved emotional well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, stuck, or worn down by stress, trauma, relationships, or health concerns, therapy can help you find a clearer path forward. I’m a licensed psychologist who works with adults, with clinical and academic experience at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. My style is warm, practical, and evidence-based, while always tailored to you as a person.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My style is approachable, calming, and solution-focused. I focus on helping clients find solutions and create greater balance in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Over the past 30 years I have worked with adults and families with mental health and substance abuse problems.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I believe that you are not the problem, the problem is the problem, and therapy can help you separate yourself from the patterns that have been defining your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“You will feel heard and supported. After your first session, your worries and fears about starting a therapeutic relationship will subside.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I believe that the body holds the answers to some of our deepest questions and that we are our own greatest experts.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“Sonal is committed to delivering mental healthcare to patients from diverse backgrounds and identities.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I offer a collaborative approach that is person-centered, strength-based, and empowering you to become one step closer towards your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I take a warm, collaborative approach that blends medication management with supportive, practical strategies so you feel informed, empowered, and never rushed.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am approachable, readily engage in communication, and maintain an open-minded perspective regarding treatment therapies that cater to the individual needs of all patients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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
“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 6 insurance carriers
“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 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients will feel heard and at ease during our first session. They will leave with a clear mutual action plan.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“You can expect to be seen and have your issues identified so you can develop a targeted treatment plan.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“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
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Massachusetts
Number of therapists serving Massachusetts
866+
Average years in practice
8 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 91%Cigna
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 81%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 48%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 6%Spanish
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 2%French
- 1%Igbo
How they see their clients
- 92%Online only
- 8%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 72%Woman
- 27%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 40%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 29%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 19%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 2%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 22%Couples therapy
- 12%Child or adolescent therapy
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