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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Westerville, OH

Whether you're navigating alcohol addiction, drug dependence, or behavioral addictions like gambling, Headway offers confidential care in Westerville with providers experienced in relapse prevention and dual diagnosis treatment. Free consultations available to help you find your fit.

Joseph White

Joseph White

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I use a conversational and collaborative approach to therapy to connect with clients on a personal level.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Nancy (Nan) Franks

Nancy (Nan) Franks

Therapist

Virtual • Goshen, OH


“What matters most to me as a therapist is meeting you where you are — not where someone else thinks you should be.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
John Warmus

John Warmus

Therapist

Virtual • Green, OH


I’m John, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Uniontown, Ohio. I work with adults and seniors carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress from relationships and family life. I’d welcome the chance to work with you.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Divine Chiangeh

Divine Chiangeh

Psychologist

Virtual • Ohio


“Therapy is an open space where we work together to solve problems. With my knowledge and experience, I will guide you and we will jointly create a treatment plan that will take you from where you are, to where you want to be.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Aeryn Williams

Aeryn Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My style is warm, authentic, and collaborative. I draw from DBT, ACT, and emotionally focused approaches...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christy Matthews

Christy Matthews

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“While I am direct in my approach, my practice is to always extend compassion and believe in holistic approaches.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


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 4 insurance carriers
Emily Kyle

Emily Kyle

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“In our work together, you can expect warmth, curiosity, patience, and a touch of humor as we create space for insight, release, healing, and growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Briana Harless

Briana Harless

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


I have been doing this work since 2009 — which means I have sat with a lot of people through a lot of different kinds of hard. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling with a dual focus in professional counseling and marriage and family therapy, and my career has moved through two distinct chapters that have shaped how I practice. The first half was spent in the world of substance use — working with individuals and families where the stakes were high and the complexity was real. The last several years have been in private practice, where I've worked with the full range of human struggle: depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, substance use disorders, parenting stress, and the disorienting moments when life shifts beneath your feet. I work with individuals, couples, and groups. Very few things surprise me at this point — and that's exactly what makes this work feel safe.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Paul Zukas

Paul Zukas

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I utilize a fair amount of cognitive restructuring, motivational interviewing, and client directed problem solving.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ms.  Elaine Argueta

Ms. Elaine Argueta

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I am committed to fostering an inclusive and affirming therapeutic environment where individuals of diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences feel supported and respected.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Olivia Reynolds

Olivia Reynolds

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating — especially if you’re afraid of being judged, misunderstood, or unsure whether therapy will actually help. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or like you’re barely holding things together on the outside, you’re not alone.

My approach is warm, direct, practical, and collaborative. I help clients not only process emotions, but also understand why certain patterns keep happening and how to create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we focus on building emotional awareness, healthier coping skills, nervous system regulation, and stronger relationships.

Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, relationship stress, attachment wounds, self-esteem issues, or difficulty managing intense emotions. I work to create a space where clients feel safe, supported, understood, and empowered to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

If any of this resonates with you, I’d be honored to support you in your healing process.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Yuliana Zapata

Yuliana Zapata

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and transparent environment for healing. I believe that honesty and directness in the therapeutic environment are crucial for achieving your goals and promoting changes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Carmela Byus

Carmela Byus

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Healing is more than symptom management — it's learning how to reconnect with yourself beneath the pain, survival patterns, and self-doubt.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dominique Mercer

Dominique Mercer

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I utilize evidence-based approaches with an emphasis on Adlerian Therapy, Art Therapy, and Multicultural Counseling to help clients develop insight, build resilience, and create lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brian Girton

Brian Girton

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Having the same fight on repeat is exhausting. You know the one, with the same lines, the same tone, and the same ending. Feeling alone in your own relationship is even harder. You're not broken, and you're not the first couple to get stuck.

My focus is couples. I help partners stop the cycle, rebuild trust after infidelity, and reconnect, even when anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, grief, or substance use is part of the picture. I'm on both your sides.

For individual work, my focus is women. Opening up to a man takes trust, and I don't take that for granted. I grew up around women who needed a steady, respectful man in their corner, and I've carried that into my work. With me, you set the pace. You won't be rushed, talked over, or told how to feel. You'll be heard, taken seriously, and supported in ways that fit your life.

I'm a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Ohio with a Master's in Counseling from a program whose graduates passed the licensing exam at one of the nation's highest rates, plus a background in substance use counseling. My style is direct, warm, and real. Therapy with me doesn't have to feel clinical or intimidating. It just has to feel worth showing up for.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. April Viverette

Dr. April Viverette

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“April brings over 15 years of experience working specifically in the mental health and substance use field with adults, adolescents, and children...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
William Bomkamp

William Bomkamp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Montgomery, OH


“I believe that you have the tools to overcome challenges in your life and it's my role to help you develop those tools.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
William Stinchcomb

William Stinchcomb

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“William also believes that everyone deserves to be affirmed in their identity, and it is really important to help people become more aligned with who they see themselves to be.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chris Dougherty

Chris Dougherty

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


To ensure absolute confidence in our partnership, you should know that I operate less like a traditional therapist and more like a psychological strategist. Built specifically for high-achievers accustomed to heavy loads, my approach does not rely on passive listening. Instead, I am highly active, engaged, and direct. I match your cognitive speed, treating your emotional well-being with the same urgency and strategic precision you apply to your most critical professional ventures.

Within our sessions, the usual hierarchies are stripped away to provide a rare ecosystem of utmost discretion and radical candor. Because I am entirely focused on the human being operating the machine, I will gently but firmly challenge your blind spots and call out self-sabotaging logic. You will never hear me hide behind clinical jargon; instead, I translate complex behavioral science into plain, actionable frameworks designed for a logical, analytical mind.

Ultimately, I view myself as a specialized asset in your corner, operating on the principle that insight without execution is just an expensive conversation. Our work prioritizes data and action, ensuring every concept is pressure-tested in the real world—whether in your boardroom, your marriage, or your internal life. My sole objective is to help you optimize your inner world so your outer success is sustainable, fulfilling, and integrated with the people you love.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Beverly Massey

Beverly Massey

Therapist

Virtual • Cincinnati, OH


“I come to this work with directness and warmth (what you see is what you get), and I hold firmly to the values of Belonging, Respect, and Dignity as the foundation of every therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mark Salyers

Mark Salyers

Therapist

Virtual • Ironton, OH


“I went through a debilitating anxiety disorder in my mid-twenties. I know first-hand the helplessness and desperation mental and emotional pain causes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Margaret Adkins

Margaret Adkins

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe in meeting people where they are with a connection in a warm, open, and non-judgmental atmosphere.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
J Ryan Moore

J Ryan Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe therapy should feel collaborative, supportive, and empowering — not clinical or intimidating.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Humphrey

Jennifer Humphrey

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


I've spent 11+ years supporting people at various stages of recovery from anxiety, depression and substance use. I graduated from Xavier University in 2014 with my Master's. I've enjoyed working and meeting with new clients daily.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amelia Jones

Amelia Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I've been in the mental health and addiction field for over 12 years, and during that time, I've gained a lot of experience...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Ashenbach

Kristen Ashenbach

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lorain, OH


“I am direct, open-minded, and relaxed in my approach to working to help clients get "un-stuck" from former habits and create the life they want to live.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Wilma Mast

Wilma Mast

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Having coped with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and PTSD throughout my life, counseling is not just a profession for me; it's an opportunity to share the skills that I use every day.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
Brittany Campbell

Brittany Campbell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Middletown, OH


Hi there! My name is Brittany Campbell, LISW-S. I have been in practice as a therapist since 2019 and working in the mental health field since 2012. I went to Liberty University for a BS of Psychology and USC for a Master of Social Work. I have focused study in attachment. I also specialize in OCD treatment. Whether you find yourself emotionally over controlled or dysregulated, I have techniques to help. One of the most interesting parts of my job is that I get to share in a portion of your story and hopefully help you to find meaning and purpose in it. I can't wait to talk soon!

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carla Bensie

Carla Bensie

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I work with my clients to 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, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dorothy Costakis

Dorothy Costakis

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is to build a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate, and warm environment to build a collaborative relationship...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Pascale Davis

Pascale Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“As a survivor of Complex PTSD myself, I have a special understanding and passion about helping others heal with patience and grace.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Douglas Hickey

Douglas Hickey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Beavercreek, OH


“I am passionate about providing a supportive, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment to hold space for clients so they can navigate life challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Pamela Sykes

Pamela Sykes

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My style is warm, respectful, and down-to-earth, and I aim to create a space where you feel genuinely heard and supported as you move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Bernard Scott

Dr. Bernard Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach with clients is to be an active listener, interactive, nonjudgemental, caring, and friendly.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
John Coaxum

John Coaxum

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“You don’t just want to talk about what’s wrong. You want to figure out what to do about it... As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor I've helped dozens of individuals and couples create a bridge to better.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Victoria Malone-Hopkins

Victoria Malone-Hopkins

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I understand how much faith and courage it takes to seek help, which adds to my compassion and sincere willingness to help you.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Katherine Eyegue-Sandy

Dr. Katherine Eyegue-Sandy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Columbus, OH


“I don't see you as a diagnosis or a checklist of symptoms. I see a whole person — with a unique story, real strengths, and an incredible capacity to heal and grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carmen Nantwi

Carmen Nantwi

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My style is warm, empathetic, and client centered, balancing compassion with evidence-based strategies to promote meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Bonawitz

Emily Bonawitz

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My goal is to offer you a sanctuary—a place where your story is met with radical empathy instead of critique.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of Westerville, OH

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Westerville, OH
There are over 26 therapists in Westerville, OH accepting new patients.
26+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 96%Trauma
  • 96%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 88%Cigna
  • 69%The Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 65%Woman
  • 31%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 27%Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • 23%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 15%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 15%Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor
  • 12%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 96%Individual therapy
  • 35%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 8%Child or adolescent therapy

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