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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Las Vegas, NV

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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Las Vegas, NV

Struggling with substance use or addictive behaviors in Las Vegas? Headway connects you with 387 licensed providers experienced in evidence-based addiction treatment including CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexible scheduling and support for recovery, relapse prevention, and dual diagnosis care.

Janice Susman

Janice Susman

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“Years of experience with many of the normal human struggles. Optomistic in helping my clients find a path that works for them.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Jason Pugh

Jason Pugh

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“With over 10 years of experience as a practicing therapist, one of my greatest passions is helping people restore hope, recognize their value, and find peace—even when life feels overwhelming, dark, or completely upside down.”

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna

Melanie Roberts

Melanie Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor from Nevada, Arizona, and South Carolina. I’ve been described as tenacious when I advocated for community mental health services in Arizona. Now, I am encouraging personal advocacy.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Challenging, Empowering

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage,

Emily C. Keehn

Emily C. Keehn

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My approach is direct, calm, and collaborative. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships while helping clients address challenges in meaning, practical, and compassionate ways.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Jasmine Travis

Jasmine Travis

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I believe in the inherent ability of everyone to heal and grow when provided the appropriate opportunity.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Sherry Jones

Sherry Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My approach is collaborative and deeply relational, rooted in the belief that healing occurs through meaningful connections.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Jana Plumber

Jana Plumber

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“Together, we'll work toward building the life you want—one grounded in purpose, balance, and resilience.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Energetic, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Catherine Taylor

Catherine Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“Catherine strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to change.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Curative,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Andre Wielemaker

Dr. Andre Wielemaker

Psychologist

Virtual • Nevada


“I aim to provide a genuine relationship and a judgement free atmosphere to explore the concerns you are facing.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Robert Wakeley

Robert Wakeley

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I strongly support Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which focuses on how our thoughts and beliefs create emotional reactions that lead to our behavioral choices.”

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Crystal Mcclelland

Crystal Mcclelland

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


Hello, I am Crystal, a licensed therapist in California and Nevada. I specialize in helping people like you who are struggling. I am trained in several therapeutic approaches, some of these approaches are EMDR, EFT, Positive psychology. This allows me to tailor your treatment plan according to your needs. My goal is to create a safe and non judgemental space for you.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

Dr. DeAnna Kaiser

Dr. DeAnna Kaiser

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I help my clients create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

TJ Jay

TJ Jay

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I believe every individual has the potential to reclaim their sense of self-worth and carve out a meaningful lifestyle, regardless of their past experiences.”

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Direct, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Renee J.

Dr. Renee J.

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I blend traditional therapeutic techniques with innovative, non-traditional approaches to create customized treatment plans for each client.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Vincent Ekstrom

Vincent Ekstrom

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Nevada


“I want you to leave feeling understood, with a little more clarity and something practical to hold onto.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Chudi Obijekwu

Chudi Obijekwu

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts insurance

Jessica Wu

Jessica Wu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

6180 Mae Anne Avenue, Reno, NV

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Holistic, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Curative

Alan Hixon

Alan Hixon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

755 North Roop Street, Carson City, NV

My name is Alan Hixon, and I am a Nevada Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Prior to working as an independent contractor with mental health agencies and then transitioning to private practice in 2023, I worked as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for five years focused on providing case management and community-based support services. My private practice is conveniently located in Carson City, Nevada, and is easily accessible for people living in the surrounding rural communities. I offer evidenced based cognitive and behavioral outpatient psychotherapy treatment services, which includes individual therapy sessions and family sessions with the child or adolescent’s caregivers, and I offer individual psychotherapy treatment services for adults

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Percy Ford

Percy Ford

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


Percy Ford, MC, LPC-MHSP established Lighthouse Correctional Counseling and Mental Health Services in 2012 to provide Individual Psychotherapy, Family Counseling, Group Therapy and Couples Counseling to offenders and their families. Mr. Ford earned a BS in Social Work from Tuskegee University in 1997 and graduated from Argosy University School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences in 2007 with a MA in Professional Counseling.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Nkemdilim Nwofor

Nkemdilim Nwofor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Nevada


My name is Nkemdilim Nwofor, but I go by Nkem. I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than three years in practice. I obtained my degree from Northern Kentucky University. I specialize in anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD evaluation.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Creative, Energetic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Curative

Victoria Alvarez

Victoria Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“Reconnect with your authentic self to attract more satisfying relationships, and career goals and to experience satisfaction in life.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Curative,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Katherine Souza

Dr. Katherine Souza

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

310 South H Street, Virginia City, NV

“As a cancer survivor herself, Dr. Souza demonstrates significant insight for those facing medical challenges.”

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Curative

Kim Bland

Kim Bland

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


Substance use / addiction, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Hawelu

Jennifer Hawelu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

401 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton, NV

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gary Harrel

Gary Harrel

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My experience also includes serious mental illness, terminal illness, substance use, co-occurring disorders, medical social work, and work with homeless veterans in inpatient and outpatient settings.”
“My experience also includes serious mental illness, terminal illness, substance use, co-occurring disorders, medical social work, and work with homeless veterans in inpatient and outpatient settings. I strive to create an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your feelings without fear or shame.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna

Jacquelyn Zimmerman

Jacquelyn Zimmerman

Therapist

Virtual • Sparks, NV


“I couldn't recommend her enough for those struggling with addiction." "Best therapist I have ever had. I have had 6. I believe therapy is a relationship in which the client brings their resiliences and experiences...”
“I couldn't recommend her enough for those struggling with addiction." "Best therapist I have ever had. I have had 6. I believe therapy is a relationship in which the client brings their resiliences and experiences because they are the only person who knows themselves.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Islena M. Giron

Islena M. Giron

Therapist

Virtual • Las Vegas, NV


“In my practice, I offer a steady, grounded space — a place where you can set down what you've been carrying and look at it with clarity.”

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of Las Vegas, NV

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Las Vegas, NV
There are over 22 therapists in Las Vegas, NV accepting new patients.
22+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 95%Stress management
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 95%Aetna
  • 86%Cigna
  • 68%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 18%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 32%Man
License types
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  • 55%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 14%Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 14%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 5%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 50%Family therapy
  • 36%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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Find the right addiction counselor for you

Headway makes it easier to find support for overcoming addiction — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an Addiction Therapist in Las Vegas

Finding addiction therapists in Las Vegas starts with understanding the kind of support that fits your needs. Addiction care can include support for substance use, alcohol use, drug use, gambling, compulsive behaviors, relapse prevention, and co-occurring concerns like anxiety, depression, or trauma. As you compare therapists, look for experience that matches your goals, such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, harm reduction, or coordination with medication-assisted care when a prescriber is part of your care team.

Las Vegas has a wide range of mental health therapists, which can make the search feel harder to narrow. Location may matter if you prefer in-person sessions near the Strip, Summerlin, Henderson, or another part of the area, while virtual appointments can make it easier to meet with a therapist who fits your schedule. Recovery can move in more than one direction, so it helps to look for a therapist who describes a clear, respectful approach to substance abuse and counseling. Review bios for experience with addiction treatment therapy, session structure, availability, and whether a free phone consultation is offered before booking.

Therapy in Las Vegas can be expensive without insurance, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you compare addiction therapists who are accepting new patients, take a wide range of insurance plans, and offer upfront cost estimates based on your coverage. You can filter by specialty, appointment type, availability, and approach, then review profiles and book directly when you’re ready.

If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:

* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.