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

In Ridgeland, Headway's network of 121 providers delivers compassionate care for recovery from drug addiction, alcohol use disorder, and gambling, utilizing proven approaches including 12-step facilitation and SMART recovery. Sessions are available as soon as next day, with many providers offering free consultations to help you find the right fit for your recovery journey.

Kelly Harmon

Kelly Harmon

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I use a warm, open-minded, empathetic, and strengths-based style to make you feel comfortable throughout the whole therapy process.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Torey Lamothe

Torey Lamothe

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My goal is to help you build resilience, discover inner strengths, and create positive pathways toward healing and personal transformation.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Cooper

Jennifer Cooper

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mississippi


“My approach to care is rooted in empathy, evidence-based practice, and a deep commitment to helping each person feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 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 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Helen Morris

Helen Morris

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I have so much respect for people who reach out for help and use a direct, humor-filled approach to transform their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ursula Brooks-Clemons

Dr. Ursula Brooks-Clemons

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Natchez, MS


“I started off as registered nurse on the psychiatric unit in 2006 and that ignited my passion for mental health!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 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 9 insurance carriers
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 5 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 3 insurance carriers
LaPatrick Stephens

LaPatrick Stephens

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I start where my clients are. I support them to process their own thoughts and encounters to provide insight into the challenges they are faced with.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
William Rowan

William Rowan

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


I am open minded with a focus on empowerment and establishing self-awareness for each client to identify their ability to fix and solve their own problems with motivation, guidance, and hard work.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Melani Robles

Melani Robles

Therapist

Virtual • Jackson, MS


“I do not believe therapy is about "fixing" you. You are not broken. The parts of you that feel anxious, guarded, angry, numb, or overly responsible may have developed to help you survive.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Sweda

Stephanie Sweda

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I offer an evidence-based model of care that is trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centered.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carla McGowan

Carla McGowan

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I believe in meeting people where they are and helping them identify their own strengths, goals, and next steps.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Sharon Griffin

Sharon Griffin

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I foster an open and nonjudgmental style of communication, creating a space where you can speak freely without fear of criticism.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Beonca Terry

Beonca Terry

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I believe everyone deserves a space where they can show up exactly as they are no judgment, no pretense, just real support.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terkita Kennedy

Terkita Kennedy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mississippi


“My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental environment. I desire for clients to have a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Aleshia Grant

Aleshia Grant

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I am committed and will always show the level of maturity, diligence, and structure one must have to render quality care services to individuals and their families.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kimberly McGowan

Kimberly McGowan

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“Clients describe me as warm, understanding, and honest. I show up with empathy, but I also gently challenge negative thought patterns and guide clients toward lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Meador

Jennifer Meador

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I have a casual style in working with clients. I dont have a cookie-cutter formula but rather a customized method to work best with your needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 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
John Zufall

John Zufall

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My communication style tends to be laid back, which utilizes a person-centered approach that is collaborative with my clients during therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 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
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 6 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
Marcus Berry

Marcus Berry

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mississippi


“My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that supports your mental health and overall well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melissa Mason

Melissa Mason

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I do less of-how did that make you feel, and more teaching tricks and tools that will actually help you to make a difference in your life situation.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 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
Andrew Warren

Andrew Warren

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I take a goal-oriented, supportive approach to therapy, helping youth, adolescents, and adults build practical strategies for growth and meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jennifer Heidelberg

Jennifer Heidelberg

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“Jennifer has a warm, nurturing, and compassionate presence. Providing a safe, non-judgmental place for her clients to express themselves is high on Jennifer's priority list.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandy Rutland

Brandy Rutland

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Brandon, MS


“I also understand what it is like to struggle with mental illness, so I try to treat others like I would want to be treated.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Charlotte Aeger Ross

Charlotte Aeger Ross

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mississippi


I’m Charlotte Aeger Ross, PMHNP, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner providing integrative mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. My clinical approach combines evidence-based medication management with holistic strategies to address underlying biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors contributing to conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders. I focus on individualized, collaborative treatment plans designed to promote long-term stability and overall well-being.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 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
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
Joseph King

Joseph King

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“With over 13 years of experience in Child Protective Services, residential treatment, men's prison therapy, professional partial hospitalization program, and aiding disabled students' transitions into employment or post-secondary education, I bring...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alma Burrell

Alma Burrell

Therapist

Virtual • Diamondhead, MS


“My approach to therapy is to offer a safe place where you can freely express your needs, and exploration for change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Veronica Harrison

Veronica Harrison

Therapist

Virtual • Hamilton, MS


“I believe therapy should feel like a conversation where you are genuinely heard, respected, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving Ridgeland, MS
There are over 121 therapists in Ridgeland, MS accepting new patients.
121+
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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  • 99%Aetna
  • 98%Cigna
  • 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 38%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
  • 36%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 1%French
  • 1%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 78%Woman
  • 22%Man
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 12%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • 1%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 46%Family therapy
  • 35%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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