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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Brownsville, TX

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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Brownsville, TX

Brownsville residents seeking addiction support can connect with 3,142 vetted providers through Headway, offering personalized treatment approaches for alcohol, opioids, cannabis, and other substances. Sessions blend talk therapy with medication management options, delivered virtually or in-person to fit your life.

David Tejeda

David Tejeda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Brownsville, TX


“I endeavor to have a client feel heard, seen, safe, and challenged. Trust and hope are first established.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erika Merla

Erika Merla

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • Brownsville, TX


“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, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
Joan Hovland

Joan Hovland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Laguna Vista, TX


“My approach is client-centered and solution-focused, integrating EMDR, ETT, CBT, and DBT to meet the unique needs of those I serve.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ana Cranfill

Ana Cranfill

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Harlingen, TX


Hi! I am accepting new clients for the month of September both in person & online. My main focus areas are Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, & ADHD. I am a Hispanic Bilingual therapist and see teens & adults. I have been working in the mental health field since 2020 in various settings such as psychiatric hospitals, community agencies, juvenile probation, shelters, and private practice. I love what I do; being of service to others, listening, understanding, and exploring together to find solutions.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
James Gonzalez

James Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Harlingen, TX


“My goal is to help you feel heard while we work together toward meaningful, lasting change in your day-to-day life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lezlie Rowe

Lezlie Rowe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Harlingen, TX


“I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and valued.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Angie Carrera

Angie Carrera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Harlingen, TX


“My style of counseling focuses on the strengths of my clients and with a focus helping clients gain insight into the change they want.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Itzel Hernandez

Itzel Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Edinburg, TX


“I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist with over 12 years of experience. I specialize in working with law enforcement officers, first responders and Military.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Flores

Anna Flores

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Edinburg, TX


“My goal is to create a supportive and practical environment where we can explore what you're going through and develop tools to help you move forward with more clarity and confidence.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Noe Rios

Noe Rios

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Edinburg, TX


“My therapeutic style is direct and pragmatic, a blend of CBT and solution-focused work – it emphasizes building insight into how life circumstances may be contributing to the way that you're feeling, taking a practical approach to solving problems,...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Angela Salinas

Angela Salinas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Edinburg, TX


“My goal is to give you a space where you feel understood as a whole person while helping you regain a sense of control over your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alyssa Hanshaw

Alyssa Hanshaw

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • McAllen, TX


“My work centers on helping clients move through anxiety, addictive patterns, and overwhelming emotions by uncovering what's underneath: the unmet needs, suppressed anger, and childhood wounds.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nallely Martinez

Nallely Martinez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mission, TX


“I believe that counseling is a collaborative process that requires time, patience, and active engagement.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jane Medema

Jane Medema

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe behavior and emotions usually make more sense when we understand what is happening underneath them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jeffrey Ramirez

Jeffrey Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal as a therapist is to help clients reach a sense of safety, security, and comfort in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jesse Maggard

Jesse Maggard

Therapist

Virtual • Waco, TX


“I enjoy helping people better understand not just what they are feeling or doing, but why those patterns developed in the first place.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Husseinat Adebayo

Husseinat Adebayo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I take a warm, collaborative, and solution‐focused approach to care, working closely with clients to understand their experiences, goals, and challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Womble

Kathryn Womble

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am client focused and believe that each individual possesses the ability to create the emotional and relational lives they desire.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Felix Bosede

Felix Bosede

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I believe in treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis, and I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Kleeman

Elizabeth Kleeman

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I value understanding each person's history and collaboratively developing a "road map" for meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Frances Cook

Frances Cook

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“The logical approach of CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, emphasizes the connection of emotions, behaviors and thoughts.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Krystal Klein

Krystal Klein

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My therapeutic style is warm and understanding. I believe in meeting my clients where they're at and allowing them to move at their own pace while simultaneously challenging them to work towards their treatment goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Mary Anne Wenceslao

Mary Anne Wenceslao

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I've witnessed individuals move through addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and isolation—and emerge with renewed strength and purpose.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rutanya Simon

Rutanya Simon

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe most things can be resolved by talking through them and identifying how to have client's needs met.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sheri Strickland

Sheri Strickland

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have over 30 years of experience helping individuals through agencies, hospitals, schools, and private practice...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandi Mizell

Brandi Mizell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely safe, heard, and understood. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can openly process your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life experiences without feeling rushed or criticized. I understand that starting therapy can feel vulnerable, so I approach each client with compassion, curiosity, and respect for their unique story and lived experience.

My style is warm, relational, and conversational while still grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to help them better understand emotional patterns, increase self-awareness, strengthen communication, and develop practical tools they can use outside of sessions. I value creating a therapeutic relationship that feels authentic and empowering, where clients can feel comfortable being honest, asking questions, and moving at a pace that feels manageable for them.

I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, emotional overwhelm, and patterns that may leave them feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. Together, we focus on creating meaningful and sustainable change while also making space for reflection, healing, and personal growth.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Padelski

Sarah Padelski

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I find myself being an empathetic listener, an active reflector, and an understanding practitioner while providing healthy challenges for overall wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christian Clem

Christian Clem

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to therapy is to listen and guide my clients. I use CBT and a Humanistic approach to help people change their thoughts and behaviors...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lonnie Neal

Lonnie Neal

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Worth, TX


“I truly believe that it takes strength to recognize that we may need help to get through those times.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Odiri Akushe Dnppm

Dr. Odiri Akushe Dnppm

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Client can expect a nonjudgmental, positive energized, Holistic, individualized treatments that is base on evidence practice.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Steven Siaji

Dr. Steven Siaji

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Experienced in providing care, interventions designed to promote mental and physical health. Empathetic, culturally competent and results oriented.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Henrietta Pieh

Henrietta Pieh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mesquite, TX


Hello, I’m Henrietta Pieh, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals across the lifespan through comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive collaboration.

My background includes years of nursing experience in inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, addiction recovery, and geriatric mental health. I believe in meeting clients where they are, building trust through empathy, and working together toward meaningful progress and emotional well-being.

Whether you are navigating stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, or other life challenges, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered in your healing journey.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Terry Hoisington

Terry Hoisington

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kerrville, TX


“Knowing that art and music are powerful tools for therapy, I bring a love and understanding of these into my therapy office to offer unique blends of traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and/or...”
Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Valencia Robinson

Valencia Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor (LCSW-S) with more than 20 years of experience in social work and behavioral health. Throughout my career, I have worked with children, adults, and families, with a particular focus on individual and group therapy with adults. Most recently, my clinical work has centered on supporting Veterans experiencing PTSD and trauma-related concerns. I also have extensive experience helping individuals navigate parenting challenges, major life transitions, relationship and family concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, and other experiences that can impact emotional well-being.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
James Obiri

James Obiri

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I believe in treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis, while creating a safe, culturally sensitive space where you feel heard, respected, empowered, involved, and supported throughout your mental health journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Gregory

Kimberly Gregory

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My clients tell me they really enjoy the comfort in my tone and demeanor, and that I have a unique ability to connect and listen with empathy...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandy Brodnax

Brandy Brodnax

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is warm, supportive, and structured I want therapy to feel safe while also giving you practical tools you can actually use.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Shanta' Atkinson

Dr. Shanta' Atkinson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal as a therapist is to help clients become a self-aware, healed, and secure version of themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jonathan Shelburne

Jonathan Shelburne

Therapist

Virtual • Abilene, TX


I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families who want to gain deeper insight, heal from the past, and create positive change in their lives. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or significant life transitions, I’m here to help you uncover your resilience and empower you to move forward with confidence. I see my role as both a guide and a partner, helping you tap into your own strengths and resources to make lasting changes.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Reema Cherian

Reema Cherian

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Richardson, TX


“My approach to providing care is rooted in compassion, evidence-based practice, and a strong therapeutic alliance.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Brownsville, TX

Number of therapists serving Brownsville, TX
There are over 3,135 therapists in Brownsville, TX accepting new patients.
3,135+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 83%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 71%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 1%Yoruba
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 79%Online only
  • 21%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 26%Man
License types
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  • 54%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Advanced Practice Nurse
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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