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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Akron, OH


Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Akron, OH
Headway connects Akron residents with 656 licensed providers experienced in evidence-based addiction treatment, including CBT, motivational interviewing, and support for substance use disorder recovery. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to support your path to sobriety.
Hi, I’m Ozzie (Ohh-Zee) —a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 26 years of experience in healthcare. I’ve worked in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, supporting individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and more.
In my practice, I strive to create a warm and collaborative environment where you feel heard and supported. My approach blends therapy and medication management, always tailored to your unique needs and goals. I’m here to help you navigate your journey toward healing and to help you feel more like your true self.
Actively certified in psychiatry and family practice supports my approach to integrated mental health care. I bring to you over 21 years of experience as an NP. Integrating the identification of mental health disorders and physical disorders such as low testosterone, hormone imbalance, thyroid disorders and vitamin deficiency are key steps to improve overall health. Focused care on the mind and bodies interconnected factors is my passion.
When you are hurting and unable to focus due to anxiety, depression, addiction or whatever the problem, be it your own or someone else's, you want relief. You are not alone. I feel your pain and I am here to help. I am thorough, I obtain genesight testing and labs as appropriate. Book your appointment today!
Hi there, my name’s Ephraim and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses.
Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!
I’m Sheela M. Palma, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University. With 20 years of experience supporting diverse populations, including high-risk postpartum women and individuals navigating substance use disorders, I bring both clinical expertise and a compassionate, individualized approach to psychiatric care. I work with teens and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and substance use concerns.
Life doesn't always fall apart all at once. Sometimes it shifts — slowly or suddenly — and you find yourself standing in the middle of something you didn't plan for, not quite sure how to find your footing again.
I work with adults — particularly women — who are navigating major life transitions: divorce, career change, grief and loss, identity shifts, postpartum challenges, relationship changes, and the complex process of figuring out who you are when everything around you has changed.
My name is Nadine Cramer, and I've been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor for over 22 years. I'm licensed in both Ohio and Pennsylvania and see clients throughout both states via telehealth. Over the course of my career I've worked in inpatient psychiatric settings, outpatient community mental health, and private practice. I've facilitated groups for postpartum depression, anger management, alcohol and substance use recovery, and cognitive restructuring — and I've brought everything I've learned in those settings into my private practice work.
Hi, I’m Comfort, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD. My diverse background helps me bring a holistic perspective to care, and patients often describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than eight years of nursing experience in psychiatry and internal medicine. I am committed to providing compassionate, individualized, evidence-based mental health care and helping people achieve their goals. I believe mental health is essential to overall well-being and strives to create a safe, respectful, judgment-free environment where everyone feels heard and valued. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and spending time with friends and loved ones.
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Akron, OH



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 99%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 85%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 60%The Health Plan

- 100%English
- 2%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Urdu

- 86%Online only
- 14%In-person or online

- 74%Woman
- 25%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 42%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 23%Licensed Independent Social Worker
- 14%Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor
- 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 29%Couples therapy
- 12%Child or adolescent therapy
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