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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Houston, TX


Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Houston, TX
Headway connects Houston residents with 3,025 licensed providers experienced in addiction recovery, offering evidence-based approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Access virtual or in-person sessions with support for substance use disorder, alcohol addiction, and behavioral addictions.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna insurance
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
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, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Physical health issues, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Oscar, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Merit Nwosu
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away
9898 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TXSubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Dr. Simonpeter Emokpaire
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away
2500 CityWest Boulevard, Houston, TXSubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Cecilia Ragsdale
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away
9894 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TXSubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Sheritha Chambliss
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away
340 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, TXSubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Theatric Thompson
Therapist
Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away
507 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, TXSubstance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Stress management
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Kristina Puckett Guerrero
Therapist
Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away
3272 East Broadway Street, Pearland, TXSubstance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
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, PTSD, Stress management, Transgender issues, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Providence Health Plan,
Dr. Louise B Agyemang
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away
1325 Main Street, Katy, TXSubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Adolf Malik
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away
5026 Heather Meadow Lane, Sugar Land, TXSubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Pacificah Nyangau
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away
25301 Borough Park Drive, Spring, TXSubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of Houston, TX



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 99%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 81%PTSD

- 100%Aetna
- 93%Cigna
- 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 88%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 75%Ascension

- 99%English
- 4%Spanish
- 3%Igbo
- 1%Farsi
- 1%Gujarati

- 100%In-person or online

- 72%Woman
- 28%Man

- 43%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 22%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 14%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner

- 99%Individual therapy
- 29%Couples therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 12%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 Houston
Finding addiction therapists in Houston starts with matching your needs to the right kind of care. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, drug use, substance use disorder, behavioral addictions, cravings, and relapse prevention. Some therapists use approaches like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, and harm reduction-informed care. Some people also work with a prescriber as part of their care team, so it can help to look for therapists who note coordination with medication management or other healthcare professionals in their bios.
Houston has a large mental health care market, which gives you many choices across neighborhoods, schedules, and care formats. That range can make it harder to narrow your search. Consider whether you want in-person sessions near your home, work, or school, or virtual appointments that fit more easily around your week. Recovery is often not linear, so it can be useful to look for a therapist who describes a clear, nonjudgmental approach and experience with counseling and recovery services. Reading therapist profiles can help you compare specialties, therapy style, availability, and whether a free phone consultation is offered before booking.
Addiction counseling in Houston can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, verify your insurance, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. From there, you can compare Houston therapists, choose the format that fits your schedule, 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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