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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg residents struggling with substance use disorder, alcohol addiction, or behavioral addictions can access compassionate addiction treatment through Headway's network of 127 licensed providers. Our specialists offer evidence-based modalities including CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies, with flexible virtual and in-person sessions covered by insurance.

Izerial Toles

Izerial Toles

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I offer evidence based and holistic therapeutic strategies including cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, meditation, and energy healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
William Rowan

William Rowan

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My job isn't to hand you a list of things you're doing wrong. It's to help you see what's already working in you and build from there.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jane Carey

Jane Carey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gulfport, MS


“I believe all clients are capable of growth and change. I strive to help you gain awareness of factors related to challenges and then identify strategies to act on the new awareness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shuana Fletcher

Shuana Fletcher

Therapist

Virtual • Jackson, MS


“I have a background of specializing in addiction as a mental health therapist with over 16 years of experience...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Oquandryia Ross

Oquandryia Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I take a client-centered approach, adapting strategies to meet each person where they are in their journey.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lasharra Jenkins

Lasharra Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“Lasharra believes therapy should feel like a place where you can exhale—where you don't have to perform, explain away your pain, or have it all figured out.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Cole-Farris

Stephanie Cole-Farris

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“She is passionate about supporting people as they move through the growth process and partners with patients to create a change path tailored to their needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amber Newell-Watson

Amber Newell-Watson

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“Clients can expect to leave each session feeling heard, validated, and with practical knowledge and skills that can be applied in their daily lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caleb Bridges

Caleb Bridges

Therapist

Virtual • Biloxi, MS


“We all have the power to change the story we are living. Sometimes, we just need an "editor" to help us figure out the kind of story we want to tell.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nakesha Fleming

Nakesha Fleming

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pontotoc, MS


“I challenge clients with compassion and grace, and I am attentive to patterns of avoidance, emotional dysregulation, and unresolved grief...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Kendal Humes

Dr. Kendal Humes

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I operate from a 'tough love' therapeutic approach in my work. This means I encourage individuals to explore their irrational beliefs, dysfunctional emotions and behaviors...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Raven Winding

Raven Winding

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I engage my clients in a client-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy, grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and empowerment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cathy Foster

Cathy Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I have a heart to help people and I like to take the holistic approach. Each person is unique and special, so I don't use the one size fits all approach.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Allan Rowe

Allan Rowe

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I use a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, somatic and sensorimotor psychotherapy, and solution focused therapy to help you reach your treatment goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alysius Allen

Alysius Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


I graduated with a BS degree in Psychology at Louisiana State University. I have a Master's Degree from Southern University in Mental Health Counseling. I have over 27 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lisa Byars

Lisa Byars

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


I bring over 20 years of experience supporting adults through addiction, mood, and thought‐related challenges, with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. I work to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, supported, and safe to explore your story. Together, we move at a steady, compassionate pace toward clarity, emotional grounding, and meaningful change.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Bridgette Spann-Edwards

Dr. Bridgette Spann-Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


For more than 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they work toward healing, growth, and change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, and Substance Abuse Professional, I bring both deep clinical knowledge and a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to therapy.

I specialize in helping clients navigate life’s most personal challenges—including relationship and intimacy concerns, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, and mental health struggles. I also provide substance abuse treatment, DOT/SAP evaluations, and recovery support using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, the Duluth Model, and the Matrix Model.

I have a special commitment to serving Black communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people living with HIV, re-entry populations, sex workers, and youth facing challenges. I understand how personal, cultural, and systemic factors shape each person’s story, and I create a safe, affirming space where clients feel truly seen and heard.

In our sessions, you can expect a respectful, judgment-free environment where your voice matters. I believe therapy works best as a partnership—we’ll set goals together, explore what’s holding you back, and develop practical strategies you can use in daily life a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re seeking support for a specific issue or simply want to invest in your personal growth, I’m here to help you take that next step.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kawaski Owens

Kawaski Owens

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I use a person-centered approach meaning we go at your pace ensuring that you are comfortable and respected during our sessions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christen Taylor Jefcoat-Ferriss

Christen Taylor Jefcoat-Ferriss

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor and graduated with an Master of Arts in Addictions Counseling at Liberty University.

Taylor has a heart for anyone desiring freedom from addictions and traumas. Taylor’s passion is assisting clients in finding release from a range of mental health difficulties including trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Roslyn Smith

Roslyn Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jackson, MS


“My role is to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can set down the expectations, explore your story, and learn practical tools to move forward with clarity, confidence, and emotional stability.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Blythe Hamburg

Blythe Hamburg

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


I help adults in Mississippi who are feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, low self-esteem, or major life changes. If you’re used to taking care of everyone else and are finally wondering, “What about me?”, you’re in the right place. Therapy with me is a nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, feel heard, and start making sense of what you’re going through so life doesn’t feel so heavy.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lakitta Johnson

Lakitta Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“Taking a person-centered approach, I focus on empathy, compassion, and active listening to meet my clients' needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.

I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jessica Lott

Jessica Lott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jackson, MS


“I strive to create a supportive, collaborative environment where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Kristopher Burnett

Dr. Kristopher Burnett

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


You don’t have to pretend you’re okay here.

You shouldn’t have to filter yourself in therapy. Maybe anxiety has become hard to manage. Maybe depression has left you feeling disconnected, unmotivated, or unlike yourself. Maybe trauma or painful life experiences are still affecting your relationships, emotions, or daily choices. Or maybe you’ve been carrying things for so long that you’re not even sure where to start.

I’m Kristopher, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, stress, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.

My goal is to create a safe, supportive, judgment-free space where you can be honest about what you’re feeling, better understand what has been weighing on you, and begin moving toward a healthier, more grounded version of yourself.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Saoit

Amanda Saoit

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“It's my greatest honor to help others walk through what may be the most difficult challenges of life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Kristina Thompson

Dr. Kristina Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I am very open, sympathetic, empathetic, and non-judgmental when forming a therapeutic alliance with my clients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jeffrey Coira

Jeffrey Coira

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I'm all about creating a safe, collaborative space where we can unpack challenges, deepen connections, and support your growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Deborra Rikard

Deborra Rikard

Therapist

Virtual • Nettleton, MS


“My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change—whether in individual therapy or through our workplace mental health services.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shandra Wilson

Shandra Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Jackson, MS


“My approach to therapy is integrative and holistic as I tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of the individual I'm working with by introducing strategies that help individuals achieve more meaningful results in therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nakia Holton

Nakia Holton

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth while also helping you work toward meaningful growth and change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dawn Wright

Dawn Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Meridian, MS


“I offer a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive space where we work collaboratively to address challenges and identify strengths.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jonathan Riffey

Jonathan Riffey

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I will create an action plan for families, relationships, or individuals bent on enjoying the benefits of a healthy life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Roshonna Edwards

Roshonna Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that’s been practicing in the field of social work for over 25 years.

Educational achievements include obtaining both Bachelor's and Master's of Social Work degrees. I have also acquired a Clinical Social Work Licensure.

When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with family, friends and pets. I also enjoy traveling, dancing and engaging in outdoor activities.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tracey Mitchell

Tracey Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I will listen, I will clarify, and I will offer both honest challenge and steady support — because that's what real progress actually takes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Alicia Henderson

Alicia Henderson

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Tatum

Jessica Tatum

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“People can expect to learn new skills, develop effective ways to cope with some of life's most challenging problems...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Promise Lemoine

Promise Lemoine

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I believe that my job is to be a guide through your difficulties, providing you with the tools and skills you need to navigate challenges on your own and ultimately cultivate your best life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fredrick Gillam Jr.

Fredrick Gillam Jr.

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“Counseling is more than a career for me. It is my call to sit with people in difficult places and help to restore the beauty in life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaitlin Filkins

Kaitlin Filkins

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My style is warm, practical, and down-to-earth, and I aim to create a space where clients feel comfortable, understood, and supported while making meaningful progress.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Hattiesburg, MS

Number of therapists serving Hattiesburg, MS
There are over 128 therapists in Hattiesburg, MS accepting new patients.
128+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 98%Depression
  • 88%Trauma
  • 87%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 98%Cigna
  • 94%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 53%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
  • 49%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 1%American Sign Language
  • 1%French
  • 1%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 89%Online only
  • 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 20%Man
License types
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  • 36%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 34%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 14%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • 1%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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