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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Worcester, MA
Addiction support in Worcester connects you with 898 licensed providers experienced in recovery, relapse prevention, and evidence-based modalities like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction. Virtual and in-person sessions offer flexibility while Headway works with your insurance to minimize costs.
“I've provided online therapy since 2019 and draw on both humor and practical tools to make real change feel possible.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I am deeply devoted to the empowerment of my clients and believe that therapy can be transformational once safety and trust is developed.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm, honest, collaborative, and culturally responsive. I believe therapy can hold both compassion and accountability...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I truly believe that building a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients is imperative for effective treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 7 insurance carriers
“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 7 insurance carriers
I have worked in several clinical and therapeutic settings including working in private practice for several years, and having had the unique opportunity to work with underprivileged folks in a correctional setting both in an individual therapy and group therapy capacity. These unique experiences have given me the opportunity to work across a variety of settings and acquire a multidisciplinary approach for individuals with unique and specific needs.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use a strengths-based approach and use top line evidence-based methods to help clients develop new skills and transform what no longer serves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I draw from psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, IFS, and holistic mind-body frameworks, adapting to what each person actually needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative and compassionate — I meet clients where they are and help them build the skills and confidence to reach meaningful goals at their own pace.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Every issue is not a diagnosis, every symptom is not pathology. Life can be hard and people are not perfect.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take an empathic and integrative approach to therapy, meeting you where you're at, addressing the goals that you set for yourself...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Folks often find my specialized training in human sexuality to be comforting with the somewhat delicate identity and relational concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am easy going and strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental, and honest environment where we can figure out ways of living life with greater ease and satisfaction.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is to provide compassionate and client centered treatment, tailored to each individual's pace.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I hope to guide clients down a path of empowerment, increased functioning in their daily life, and achievement towards their goals, whatever that looks like for them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that the patterns we develop often make sense in the context of what we've experienced, even when they no longer serve us.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I believe that the most important element of therapy is the relationship between the provider and the client.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I love to collaborate with my clients and develop a blueprint which can help them achieve their goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I have worked in the field of substance use disorders trauma and mental health for 20 years experiencing a broad range of use disorders, trauma, and people desperate for help.”
Substance use / addiction, Men's issues, Trauma
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My professional goal is to assist the patient in making personal progress in changing their lives in a positive manner.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My approach to practicing therapy is grounded in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, and Solution Focused Counseling...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe in the power of connection and self-understanding to create meaningful change in people's lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a supportive, collaborative space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Matt Cerne, LMHC, M.Ed., MBA, has 25+ years of experience providing therapy to adults. He specializes in anxiety/depression, men's issues and addiction. His strengths-based, person-centered approach fosters a safe and supportive space for healing. Matt also brings insight from his background as a financial analyst in both public and private sectors.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My hope is to offer supportive sessions that empower you to work toward making life feel more livable.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I do have advanced expertise in treating psychological trauma and continue to access the most recent research and training in the field.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide my clients with a warm environment and a safe space where vulnerability and trust can grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I practice Lacanian psychoanalysis, and I am currently a Candidate Psychoanalyst at the Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis in Berkeley, CA.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is patient, empathic, understanding, compassionate and kind. I utilize integrative treatment modalities to help you reach your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I function under the belief system that clients are generally the experts on their lives and will lead the therapy...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Therapy should be a place where you can talk openly about life's hardest experiences — I hold space for real, raw stories with warmth and without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to empower clients to achieve personal growth and well-being. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is supportive and inspiring, where clients can develop practical strategies for overcoming obstacles and reaching their potential.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 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 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With over 16 years of experience, my practice specializes in addressing Anxiety, Stress Management, Depression, Relationship dynamics, Family Conflict, Substance Use Disorders...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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
“My approach to therapy incorporates mindfulness, awareness, intuition, and Jungian style of therapy where the unconscious is brought to light through somatic and/or creative approaches.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I work with adults who may appear to be managing life well but privately feel anxious, lonely, stuck in their relationships, or caught in patterns they understand intellectually but can't seem to change.
Originally trained as a psychologist in Australia, I bring nearly two decades of clinical experience to my work in the US. My style is warm, straightforward, and engaged—I won't simply sit back and nod.
You may be overthinking a relationship, adjusting to a loss or major life change, struggling with anxiety or OCD, or simply realizing that the way you've been coping isn't working anymore. Therapy can be a place to understand what's underneath those patterns—and begin changing them.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Worcester, MA
Number of therapists serving Worcester, MA
893+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 82%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 91%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 82%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 51%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 6%Spanish
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 2%French
- 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
- 93%Online only
- 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 71%Woman
- 28%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 39%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 29%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 20%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 21%Couples therapy
- 11%Child or adolescent therapy
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