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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Memphis, TN

Headway connects Memphis residents struggling with substance use, alcohol, or behavioral addictions to 404 licensed providers specializing in evidence-based recovery approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction. Our providers offer flexible virtual or in-person sessions with free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Amber Lowe

Amber Lowe

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I provide supportive, nonjudgmental space where real change can begin, using a compassionate and direct approach tailored to your unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sharmen Rutherford

Sharmen Rutherford

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Sharmen Rutherford is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Ketamine Integration Therapist. She is currently accruing hours to earn her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist credential through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and has completed Vital’s Psychedelics Assisted Psychotherapy and Ketamine Integration Therapy Program.

With more than 17 years of professional clinical experience in the counseling field, Sharmen has helped clients facing addiction and substance use disorders, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, depression, eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, self-harm, school pressures, relationship issues, loss and grief. It is her passion to provide college students, young adults, women, and men with the tools and resources that they need to cope and make a better life for themselves.

Sharmen holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Alabama. She has provided mental health services to adolescents and adults for numerous local mental health organizations, including an alternative school, the Alabama Department of Mental Health at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility, two residential substance abuse treatment facilities, and a halfway house.

Sharmen is a former Advisory Board member and a Board of Directors member for 3 years for the Alabama School of Alcohol and other Drug Studies. She is also a former Board of Directors Hospitality Chair and Secretary of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals for the Alabama Chapter.

Launched in June 2018, Sharmen is also the founder of All Things New Counseling Services, LLC located in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, PTSD
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robert Buhrow

Robert Buhrow

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I use a pragmatic Solution Focus approach to motivate change. Specific Evidence Based skills are taught and practiced.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
ShaShauna Raposa

ShaShauna Raposa

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“With a focus on a strength-based approach, I create an empathic, safe space where you can feel heard and empowered to explore your thoughts and emotions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gerald Wood

Gerald Wood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jackson, TN


“You will find a warm and safe environment where you can experience understanding of your particular situation.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jared Arthur

Jared Arthur

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I've got specialized training in anxiety counseling and Trauma, as well as extensive experience in working with LGBTQA+ individuals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Shawn Yantis

Shawn Yantis

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I'm committed to providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment for exploring pathways to psychological and emotional healing. Specializing in Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I believe everyone is worthy of love and happiness. I encourage people to see themselves through that same lens.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on empowering individuals to develop stronger self-understanding, resilience, and healthy coping strategies.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ian Lincoln

Ian Lincoln

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Douglas Harper

Douglas Harper

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hixson, TN


“I tend to utilize a conversational style of psychotherapy to help build rapport and trust between us.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kristen Turbeville

Kristen Turbeville

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Are you feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to break—whether it’s addiction, codependency, or depression? You may feel overwhelmed, drained, or constantly putting others first while losing yourself in the process. I work with teens and adults across Tennessee who are navigating addiction, relationship patterns, and depression. Together, we create a supportive space where you can understand what’s driving these patterns and begin building a healthier, more balanced life.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nelly Meeks

Nelly Meeks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe in holistic approach to mental health treatment. I treat you as a whole person and therefore I consider your overall well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Monique Watson

Monique Watson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


I’m Monique Watson, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of experience, and I started this practice to ensure every patient has a space where they feel truly heard. I hold a post-master’s degree and specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and postpartum depression through a supportive, collaborative approach.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lee Sinnott

Lee Sinnott

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am passionate about helping everyone to live deliberately and find meaning in their lives through embracing their personal power and developing skills to live life to its' fullest.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kathryn Kelly

Kathryn Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I see the counselor/client relationship as a partnership based on genuineness, empathy, and active collaboration.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
David Webb

David Webb

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cleveland, TN


There’s much more to your story.

I believe therapy should be a place where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow. Drawing on decades of experience, I provide a compassionate, practical, and holistic approach to therapy. I began my work as a spiritual and addictions counselor in 1981 and became a state-licensed mental health therapist in 2007. Since then, I have partnered with individuals, couples, families, and groups to help them build on their strengths, clarify their values, and create lasting change.

Before moving into private practice, I spent 20 years serving the Cleveland, Tennessee community as an outpatient therapist with Volunteer Behavioral Health.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Denise King

Denise King

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on helping clients create sustainable change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Caitlin Murray

Caitlin Murray

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chattanooga, TN


“I feel I have made the most difference when I can make genuine connections with my clients and we can look for answers or solutions together.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marilyn Lanting

Marilyn Lanting

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe meaningful change begins with creating a safe space to explore the experiences that have shaped how we see ourselves and the world around us.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Timothy Sutherland

Timothy Sutherland

Therapist

Virtual • Knoxville, TN


You can START therapy THIS week! You don't have to get on anybody's waiting list. My first priority is to relate to each person or couple as unique. Everyone has strengths that can be drawn on to help make therapy a positive, enriching, and productive experience. Let's work together so you can live your best life. No matter where you've been, what you've been through there's ALWAYS hope!

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nancy Truett

Nancy Truett

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I provide compassionate care that is humanistic first, with an added trauma-informed approach to treating a variety of mental health disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mary Jo Harmon

Mary Jo Harmon

Therapist

Virtual • Memphis, TN


I’m a therapist based in Memphis who works with high-achieving women navigating anxiety, burnout, identity transitions, and complex relationship dynamics. Many of my clients are successful on the outside and exhausted on the inside. They are often the responsible one, the strong one, the reliable one — and quietly overwhelmed.

My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based model that helps clients understand and heal the different “parts” of themselves — the driven part, the critical part, the anxious part, the part that feels unseen. I am Level 1 trained in IFS and integrate attachment-informed and trauma-responsive care into my practice.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leslie Mower

Leslie Mower

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My style of counseling is raw, uncut, and straight-forward while remaining sensitive, respectful, and culturally aware...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. G. Michael Pilcher

Dr. G. Michael Pilcher

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I have more than 25 years of experience assessing and treating adolescents, adults, and families. While I appreciate numerous approaches, my patients have stated that I provide a melding of both direct and indirect styles. In other words, my standard of care is challenging and supportive. More often than not, you won’t leave a session wondering what’s next.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bethany Winfield

Bethany Winfield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Franklin, TN


“I work from an attachment-based perspective and believe that healing occurs within the safety of a strong therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Kearby

Karen Kearby

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am interactive, engaged, and provide unconditional positive regard to create a safe environment for expression and exploration.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Steven DiFrancesco

Dr. Steven DiFrancesco

Psychologist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Dr. DiFrancesco utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy along with integrative approaches to identify, evaluate/assess, process, and promote positive change and well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Patrick Nelson

Patrick Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Chattanooga, TN


“Healing may look a bit different for each person. So I do my best to equip clients with the tools to help them make sense of the hurt and pain they may be going through.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christen Compton

Christen Compton

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I believe in helping clients feel better and offer hope immediately.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kyle Kasner

Kyle Kasner

Therapist

Virtual • Collegedale, TN


“I believe it is important to find balance in your life and it starts with improving self-esteem and good self-care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
LaQuandra McGhee

LaQuandra McGhee

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“I provide a space where you don't have to sugarcoat anything—you can show up as you are and talk through what's really going on.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cynthia Jackson

Cynthia Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My work focuses on helping people find practical, real-life solutions to the challenges they are facing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Maria Matty

Maria Matty

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Maria is a person-centered therapist and strongly believes that the individual is both the expert on their own experience and their greatest resource for healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Trauma
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candace Grahl

Candace Grahl

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Murfreesboro, TN


If you feel like you don't quite recognize yourself anymore, mood swings that come out of nowhere, anxiety that wasn't there before, old wounds resurfacing you thought you'd already dealt with, you're not imagining it, and you're not alone in it. I work with women navigating the hormonal and identity shifts of midlife, including perimenopause and menopause, helping you understand what's happening beneath the surface so we can do more than just manage symptoms, and actually get to what's underneath them. I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee with a master's in clinical mental health counseling and training in EMDR, DBT, CBT, EFT, and Motivational Interviewing. I bring experience from private practice, clinical roles in group practice, and residential treatment work for substance abuse."

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Khelsea Walker

Khelsea Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Stanley Click

Stanley Click

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe that it is important to challenge as well as confront thinking errors that keep one from growing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Angela Williams

Angela Williams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Memphis, TN


“I believe that prioritizing your mental health is one of the most important investments you can make in yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Folasade Ogunsanya

Folasade Ogunsanya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“My ultimate goal as a practitioner is to provide you professional skills in managing my patients' treatment with empathy and compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Glenn Covert

Glenn Covert

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“With over 24 years of counseling experience, I help individuals and couples move beyond just talking about problems to actually finding solutions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Codispoti

Jamie Codispoti

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am passionate about working with women as they navigate dating, marriage, motherhood, and parenting + co-parenting.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Memphis, TN

Number of therapists serving Memphis, TN
There are over 408 therapists in Memphis, TN accepting new patients.
408+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 67%Ascension
  • 52%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 1%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 80%Online only
  • 20%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 27%Man
License types
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  • 37%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 9%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 41%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 13%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 Memphis

Searching for addiction therapists in Memphis starts with finding someone whose experience matches the type of support you want. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, drug use, sexual behavior concerns, gambling, or other behavioral patterns. Some therapists use motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, or harm reduction-informed approaches. If medication may be part of your care, you may also want a psychiatrist or other prescriber on your care team.

Memphis has a range of addiction therapists, but the right fit depends on more than specialty. Consider whether you prefer in-person sessions near your neighborhood or virtual appointments that widen your options across Tennessee. Look for therapists who are accepting new patients, offer appointment times that fit your schedule, and clearly describe their approach to addiction recovery. Reading therapist bios can help you see whether they use a direct, nonjudgmental style and have experience with the concerns you want to address.

Addiction therapy in Memphis can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before you book. Headway helps you find addiction therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, show available appointment times, and offer profile details that make comparing fit easier. You can browse therapists, review bios, 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

If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.

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