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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Mississippi

Headway connects Mississippi residents with 127 licensed providers experienced in addiction recovery, offering evidence-based therapies like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with many providers offering free consultations and open availability within two weeks.

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
Dr. Allen Johnson

Dr. Allen Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brandon, MS


“I bring a trauma‐informed, experiential approach to therapy, helping clients move beyond insight into meaningful, lived change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 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 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Sheree Conley-Donaldson

Dr. Sheree Conley-Donaldson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Hattiesburg, MS


“My approach blends behavioral health, primary care, and substance use support so we can work together toward your whole well-being—not just one piece of it.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 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
Sharon Sherinian

Sharon Sherinian

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


I help people with trauma overcome emotional chaos, a highjacked nervous system, and merry go round of negative thoughts so they can regain a stronger sense of self and reconnect with the people and things that matter most in their lives. You deserve support that helps you feel effective again in navigating your daily life.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shalyndria Parker

Shalyndria Parker

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“You deserve a space where your full self can be seen, heard, and supported especially during life's most challenging seasons.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 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
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
Frankeya Weatherspoon

Frankeya Weatherspoon

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I work primarily with a substance abuse population completing group, individual and family therapy sessions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 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
Warner Buxton

Warner Buxton

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I bring a deep belief in people's ability to change, heal, and reconnect with themselves and the relationships that matter most.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jennifer Mckinzie

Jennifer Mckinzie

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My main goal is being able to have my clients feel comfortable and relax. So, I do enjoy some laughter within the session.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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
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
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. 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
Aurthur Goodwin

Aurthur Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“Clients can expect a compassionate yet direct approach that encourages personal responsibility and productive behavior change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
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 9 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
Leon Edwards

Leon Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My goal for the first session is to provide my clients with a free and non-judgmental space for them to begin sharing the emotional and mental health challenges that they have been experiencing.”
Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
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 10 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
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
Cindy Blacklidge

Cindy Blacklidge

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“Clients often describe me as calm and supportive, and I strive to create a space where you can share your thoughts and emotions at your own pace—without pressure or judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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
Selena Hughes

Selena Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


You’ve already taken an important step by being here. I’m Selena Hughes, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and I work with adults facing substance use, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, grief, and trauma. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re going through, better understand your patterns, and help you reconnect with your strengths so you can feel more hopeful and in control.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Ashley Berg

Ashley Berg

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“Therapy is paced intentionally with a strong emphasis on safety, stabilization, and developing internal resources so clients do not feel rushed or retraumatized in the healing process.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 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
Natalia Stevenson-Harris

Natalia Stevenson-Harris

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mississippi


“I take a whole-person approach — I don't just treat symptoms, I try to understand your full picture: your history, your circumstances, and your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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
Dr. Cecile Morvan

Dr. Cecile Morvan

Psychologist

Virtual • Brandon, MS


Welcome to my profile! First, I want to acknowledge that it can be daunting to start the process of therapy and even more to choose a therapist - so thanks for checking out my profile, and good luck on your journey, wherever it takes you!

A little about me: I bring a LOT of different perspectives to my work:

1) Educationally, I combine a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience (Boston College, 2010) and a Respecialization degree (essentially like another Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology (Suffolk University, 2015)

2) Clinically, I have worked with all sorts of people, ranging from young to older adults, with simple adjustment issues all the way to complex neurological/psychiatric problems. That said, I specialize in the following issues: depression and anxiety disorders; OCD; bipolar disorder; women's issues, including domestic violence, perinatal, postpartum, and parenting problems; cultural stress and issues related to immigration; rehabilitation psychology (adjustment to severe, chronic medical conditions).

3) Culturally, I am a French native, with over 20 years living in the U.S., 10 of which were in New England and the past 10 years in MS, so I bring greater than usual open-mindedness to all sorts of perspectives!

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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
Victoria Williams

Victoria Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


I have been a LPC for over 10 years and have worked with a very diverse group of clients. They range in age from 6 to 60. I specialize in adolescents and trauma. I have also worked with depression, anxiety, personal relationships, parenting problems, addictions, emotional abuse, and physical trauma.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 2 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
Joelle Silva

Joelle Silva

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My passion is helping individuals navigate emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial challenges so they can become the healthiest and most authentic version of themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Mississippi

Number of therapists serving Mississippi
There are over 123 therapists in Mississippi accepting new patients.
123+
Average years in practice
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9 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
  • 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 40%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 40%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 1%French
  • 1%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 87%Online only
  • 13%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 21%Man
License types
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  • 40%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 11%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • 1%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 44%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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