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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Pittsburgh, PA
Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Pittsburgh, PA
Recovery from substance use disorder, alcohol addiction, or behavioral addiction is supported through Headway's network of compassionate providers across Pittsburgh who specialize in relapse prevention, 12-step facilitation, and dual diagnosis treatment. Sessions are available as soon as tomorrow with providers ready to help.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Transgender issues, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Geisinger, Carelon Behavioral Health, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Providence Health Plan
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Geisinger Medicare Advantage, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Geisinger Medicare Advantage, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, United Healthcare, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Geisinger Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Geisinger Medicare Advantage, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Geisinger, Carelon Behavioral Health, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Geisinger, Carelon Behavioral Health, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, United Healthcare, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, United Healthcare, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Quest Behavioral Health, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, United Healthcare, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, United Healthcare, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, United Healthcare, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Geisinger Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Geisinger, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, United Healthcare, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Geisinger, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Geisinger Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Geisinger, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Geisinger Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Geisinger, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, The Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Cigna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Geisinger, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Geisinger Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan,
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Pittsburgh, PA
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 81%Trauma
- 99%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 86%Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania
- 78%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
- 98%English
- 5%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Yoruba
- 1%Haitian Creole
- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online
- 71%Woman
- 28%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 48%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 15%Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
- 3%Licensed Psychologist
- 1%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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 Pittsburgh
Finding addiction therapists in Pittsburgh starts with naming the kind of support that fits your needs. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, drug use, behavioral addictions, relapse prevention, and co-occurring concerns like anxiety, depression, or trauma. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience with substance use, counseling and recovery guidance, individual drug counseling, or therapy for substance use disorder. Some therapists use approaches like motivational interviewing or cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use. Some people may also work with a prescriber as part of their care team.
Pittsburgh has many therapy options across neighborhoods like Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, and the South Side, as well as nearby communities across Allegheny County. Your best fit may depend on practical details, including appointment times, whether virtual care is available, and whether the therapist is accepting new patients. Recovery can include changes over time, so it helps to look for a therapist who describes a clear, non-judgmental approach and experience with harm reduction frameworks. Read therapist bios before booking to see how they describe their style, specialty experience, and what sessions may look like.
Therapy in Pittsburgh can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated cost before you book. Headway helps you search for addiction therapists, check available insurance coverage for your specific plan, explore virtual or in-person appointments, and find providers who are accepting new patients. You can compare profiles, filter by preferences, 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
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