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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Saint Louis, MO

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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Saint Louis, MO

Headway connects Saint Louis residents with 402 licensed providers experienced in addiction recovery, offering evidence-based modalities like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexible scheduling and support for talk therapy and medication management, with many clients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance.

Ellie De Lucca

Ellie De Lucca

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.3 mi away • St. Louis, MO


“My goal is to help you stop being a character in your own life and start becoming the author of your own story.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Emily Williams

Emily Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • St. Louis, MO


“My approach to therapy creates a spacious environment for clients to be their most authentic selves, bolstered by an atmosphere of compassion and a high-value on growing self-awareness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marybeth Gras

Marybeth Gras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • St. Louis, MO


“My down-to-earth therapeutic approach is focused on acceptance and connection, creating a protected, grounding space to facilitate self-compassion, healing from past wounds, and breaking out of patterns.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandon Noel

Brandon Noel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • St. Louis, MO


“My therapeutic approach provides a safe and warm place for individuals to share their thoughts, needs, and concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Goff

Joshua Goff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • St. Louis, MO


“My approach to therapy leans heavily on the power of mindfulness and honesty to promote healing in an environment of safety and openness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Minner

James Minner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • St. Louis, MO


“I believe that all people hold within themselves the resources and strengths to foster deep and meaningful change, and he creates a warm, supportive environment where clients can discover and rediscover those abilities.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shawntelle Fisher

Shawntelle Fisher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • St. Louis, MO


Hi, I'm Shawntelle Fisher, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate life's challenges with compassion and practical tools. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, foster care and adoption, family conflict, grief, and life transitions. I offer evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs so you feel understood, supported, and hopeful about your next steps.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Charles Patterson

Charles Patterson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • St. Louis, MO


“I want therapy to be a good use of your time and we'll work to get you some significant relief and change as soon as possible.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Megan Barken

Megan Barken

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • St. Louis, MO


“I use a combination of my education, life experience, training and expertise to help clients meet their therapy goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Williamson

Rachel Williamson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • St. Louis, MO


I work with individuals aged 15 and older who are facing anxiety, depression, low-self-esteem, and many other difficulties. The individuals I see are experiencing these challenges as a result of the negative impacts of current or past relationships, or situations that cause repeated exposure to other people's trauma.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shelley Stretch

Shelley Stretch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Kirkwood, MO


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and past experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Tracey Pearson-Heaney

Tracey Pearson-Heaney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Kirkwood, MO


“Because I have an unusually broad background of counseling experiences I have adopted an eclectic approach to therapy (EMDR, CBT, Humanistic approaches to name a few).”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Martha Metter

Martha Metter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Kirkwood, MO


I am a psychotherapist specializing in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, trauma‐informed care, religious trauma, leaving influential groups, and integrative mind–body approaches. My work focuses on helping clients identify and transform the recurring emotional and relational patterns that often stem from unresolved trauma or early life experiences. By combining insight‐oriented therapy with energy work and the grounding wisdom of nature, I support clients in accessing deeper self‐understanding and creating lasting internal change.

Substance use / addiction, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Heather Wood

Heather Wood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Kirkwood, MO


“Clients can expect a warm, safe, relaxed environment where they are the driving force when it comes to what they want out of therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharnita White

Sharnita White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • St. Louis, MO


“I bring a compassionate, culturally responsive approach that honors each person's unique journey and identity.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Santianna Clay

Santianna Clay

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Saint Louis, MO


“My goal is to help clients feel empowered, understood, and equipped with tools to improve their emotional well-being and relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Chido Zvirawa

Chido Zvirawa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Creve Coeur, MO


“Chido provides comprehensive care through medication management and psychotherapy, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each patient.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
James Keeton

James Keeton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Ballwin, MO


“I am passionate about mental health because I believe that mental health challenges are a natural part of life, and overcoming them allows you to live a full, successful life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Susan Masi

Susan Masi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Ballwin, MO


“I use a variety of methodologies to help you develop effective strategies and coping skills that can improve mood and address issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Durre Mumtaz

Durre Mumtaz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Ballwin, MO


“I provide a safe, warm, empowering environment to deal with family concerns, relationship issues, job issues, and grief.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Afshan Malik

Afshan Malik

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Ballwin, MO


“I am known for my direct, results-oriented, no-nonsense yet compassionate and warm approaches to get authentic therapeutic transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sara Farrell

Sara Farrell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • St. Louis, MO


“I prioritize empowerment and self-care. Discover a safe space for exploration and healing as you work towards establishing healthy boundaries and overcoming obstacles.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Aimee Wallace

Aimee Wallace

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Saint Charles, MO


“I believe life is a journey of growth, obstacles, and self-discovery — not about 'fixing' what is broken or striving for perfection.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kim Hall

Kim Hall

Therapist

In-person • 15 mi away • St. Louis, MO


“Facing some of life's unexpected challenges can be tough. The good news is that you don't have to feel alone.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Angela Boen

Angela Boen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Ellisville, MO


“I take pride in maintaining a relaxed and approachable style that allows my clients to feel truly at ease from the moment they step into our session.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Colleen Chiapel

Colleen Chiapel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Chesterfield, MO


“My primary intent with each of my clients is to play an active role in their improvement by offering compassion, consistency, and stability.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ryan Schwartzmeyer

Ryan Schwartzmeyer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Saint Louis, MO


“Therapy with me gives you the chance to shift your mindset away from allowing depression, anxiety or addictions to control your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marisa Gerken

Marisa Gerken

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Washington, MO


“I believe my greatest strength is attuning to clients which allows me to effectively help clients learn to help themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chad Winch

Chad Winch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Farmington, MO


“My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, meaning that WE work closely and tailor treatment to your unique needs and preferences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Olga Eldridge

Olga Eldridge

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe everyone deserves to wake up feeling that today can be a good day—and that even if tomorrow is challenging, they have the tools to handle whatever stressors come their way.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Zachary Handy

Zachary Handy

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology and graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri- St. Louis. I'm a licensed clinical therapist in Missouri and have spent the past 4 years working on an acute behavioral health unit seeing a wide range of patients with diverse backgrounds and symptomatic presentations. I have received certifications in trauma studies and believe in the psyche’s natural ability to heal and adapt.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sekani Rogers

Sekani Rogers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe effective medication management is a collaboration — you're the expert on your own experience, and together we'll figure out what will work best for you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Julie Diaz

Julie Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help clients develop practical coping skills they can use in daily life while also making space for the deeper work of understanding patterns, pain, and what they want next.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Marquetta Johnson

Marquetta Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Kentucky and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. I have over a decade of professional work experience in this field. I am a National Certified Counselor as well as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, confidence, past trauma, and depression.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justin McKevitt

Justin McKevitt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach and tailor therapy to what actually works for you no one-size-fits-all plans.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Joyce Meeks

Joyce Meeks

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help high-achieving adults navigate relationship challenges, anxiety, and life transitions so they can reconnect with who they are, communicate more effectively, and move forward in life with more confidence.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Alwyn Whitehead

Dr. Alwyn Whitehead

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring over two decades of clinical experience alongside a deep, lived understanding of life's complexities.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marcela Flynn

Marcela Flynn

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello! My name is Marcela Flynn, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kansas and Missouri with experience supporting children, families, and adults across a variety of clinical and educational settings. I graduated from the University of Missouri–Columbia. My professional background includes working with individuals experiencing chronic and persistent mental health challenges, providing crisis intervention services, and supporting clients in psychiatric hospital settings, I have also worked closely with children and families navigating emotional, behavioral, social, and life challenges, helping them build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and access meaningful support systems.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
William Dry

William Dry

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“My approach to therapy is based on a healthy balance of challenge, support, and thinking outside of the box.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gene Garcia

Gene Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


I am a therapist and strategic behavioral‐health leader with more than a decade of experience supporting youth, families, and adults navigating complex trauma, transition, and systems involvement. My background spans emergency shelter work, foster‐care transition programs, community‐based counseling, and clinical supervision of multidisciplinary teams.

Clients often describe me as steady, collaborative, and deeply attuned to the stories people carry. I bring a trauma‐informed lens to every interaction, honoring the resilience people develop in the face of adversity. My work is shaped by years of program development, crisis intervention, and advocacy for underserved communities — and by a belief that healing grows in environments where people feel seen, safe, and respected.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of Saint Louis, MO

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Saint Louis, MO
There are over 24 therapists in Saint Louis, MO accepting new patients.
24+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 96%Depression
  • 92%Anxiety
  • 92%PTSD
  • 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 71%Cigna
  • 58%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 58%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 4%Hindi
  • 4%Portuguese
  • 4%Urdu
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 21%Man
License types
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  • 54%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 50%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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