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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Mcallen, TX

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

Headway connects McAllen residents with 3,113 licensed providers who specialize in addiction recovery using evidence-based approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction. Access virtual or in-person sessions with support for substance use disorder, alcohol addiction, and recovery planning—with many sessions covered by insurance.

Jennifer Cepeda

Jennifer Cepeda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.8 mi away • McAllen, TX


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting children and adolescents as they navigate depression, anxiety, and life’s challenges. With a background in both outpatient and inpatient care. I bring a compassionate, clinically grounded understanding of the challenges young people face today. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to build healthier coping skills and move forward with confidence.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angela Salinas

Angela Salinas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • 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
Nallely Martinez

Nallely Martinez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • 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
Felix Perez

Felix Perez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I want to focus on the root cause either genetically testing, medical history, or previous care to achieve a level of homeostasis.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noe Rios

Noe Rios

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • 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
Alyssa Hanshaw

Alyssa Hanshaw

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.8 mi away • 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
Maribel Saenz

Maribel Saenz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.6 mi away • Pharr, TX


“In our first session together, the client and I will engage in open-communication in order to identify their specific needs and challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Brenda Vera

Brenda Vera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Mission, TX


“I walk alongside caregivers who are striving to break cycles, manage stress, and show up more fully for their children and themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Veronica Silva-Cantu

Veronica Silva-Cantu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.4 mi away • McAllen, TX


“I believe healing happens when we create space for curiosity instead of criticism, self-compassion instead of shame, and growth instead of simply getting by.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Diana Arredondo

Diana Arredondo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.6 mi away • McAllen, TX


“My counseling style is high-energy, humorous, and relatable. I strive to create a space where clients of all ages feel comfortable being themselves...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Itzel Hernandez

Itzel Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • 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
Dr. Leyla Feize

Dr. Leyla Feize

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Edinburg, TX


“I respect that you know your challenges best, and I work to create a space where we can address your needs together.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lezlie Rowe

Lezlie Rowe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
James Gonzalez

James Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Renee Sandvik

Renee Sandvik

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My therapeutic style is empathetic, compassionate, and supportive. I believe my role is to empower others...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Tolulope Isinkaye

Dr. Tolulope Isinkaye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


I am a doctorally prepared, and ANCC board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to providing holistic mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. With 14+ years of multidisciplinary nursing / clinical experience and a strong educational foundation including a doctorate, dual-master's degree and a bachelor's of science degree in nursing, I am committed to address your needs, provide supportive and collaborative environment for your healing, growth and well-being. At Nifely Health, I offer a free 15 minute consultation, flexible appointments to accommodate your schedule, after-hour virtual visits on weekdays, and weekends from 7:00am until 10:00pm MST.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (307) 445-4900

Services:

Talk Therapy: evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.

Medication management: expert assessment, prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications.

Focus treatment areas includes:

Anxiety

Depression

Panic Disorders

Sleep Disorders

Eating Disorders

Psychotic Disorders

Adjustment Disorders

Personality Disorders

Bipolar/Manic Depressive Disorders

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Maternal Mental Health (Prenatal and Postpartum)

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fanta Hardwell

Fanta Hardwell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe healing is possible, meaningful change can happen, and every person has the capacity to grow and thrive.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Augustine Alpha

Dr. Augustine Alpha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and grounded in the full complexity of each person's life — not just their presenting diagnosis.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dorothy Arrington-Jackson

Dorothy Arrington-Jackson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Worth, TX


“I believe that feeling heard, understood, and accepted can be an important part of the healing process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Phillips

Rebecca Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to help you find long term solutions and develop skills to navigate challenges on your own, so that you're not dependent on therapy forever.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Annmarie Carr

Annmarie Carr

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


For more than twenty years, I have had the privilege of walking alongside adolescents, adults, and couples during some of the most difficult and meaningful seasons of their lives. I believe that sometimes it can be difficult to see beyond the darkness in front of us. My role is to listen without judgement while helping you find your way toward the light again.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Julia Benavides

Julia Benavides

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and centered on helping you understand your diagnosis and feel confident in your treatment plan.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dana Peeples

Dana Peeples

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I'm a compassionate, approachable therapist who believes therapy should be a safe place where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lakesh Rivera

Lakesh Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, and strengths-based. I focus on creating a safe, supportive space while using practical, evidence-based strategies...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Cornelius

Jason Cornelius

Therapist

Virtual • Keller, TX


“My counseling style is warm, practical, and down-to-earth. I want clients to feel safe, understood, and never judged...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
William McLemore

William McLemore

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I noticed that many veterans were more able to open up and process the traumas they had experienced with another veteran than with a non-veteran.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Laquinta Milson

Dr. Laquinta Milson

Therapist

Virtual • Houston, TX


“I am committed to exploring roadblocks in happiness, fulfillment, and helping you LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE!”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Annette Kampman

Annette Kampman

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to therapy involves a combination of evidence-based counseling theories and intervention strategies to provide the client with an individualized therapeutic experience that meets their unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Susannah Kay

Susannah Kay

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My style is compassionate, down-to-earth, playful, and curious. I utilize a strengths-based, client-centered approach...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Summer Stevenson

Summer Stevenson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe in creating a safe space for my clients to connect with me, share their issues, and find a resolution.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shawn Parrott

Shawn Parrott

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“She believes in people's ability to heal, with emphasis on healing through collaborative connectedness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tanya Castro

Tanya Castro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kerrville, TX


I believe healing happens in a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood. My approach is trauma‐informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in compassion. I work collaboratively, at your pace, and without judgment. You can expect me to be honest, supportive, and consistent as we explore patterns, build skills, and work toward the life you want. My goal is to help you feel empowered, capable, and more connected to yourself and others. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you uncover your strengths, challenge unhelpful patterns, and create meaningful change. I meet you where you are and support you in moving forward at a pace that feels right for you.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sonia Nash

Sonia Nash

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to each client's needs, using evidence-based techniques like CBT and solution-focused strategies.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stefanie Luttrell

Stefanie Luttrell

Therapist

Virtual • Corpus Christi, TX


“I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and emotional intensity.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marcela Hernandez Garcia

Marcela Hernandez Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I strive to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment that allows my clients to be unapologetically themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Farid Gallo

Farid Gallo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where they feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Keely Johnson

Keely Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I use evidence-based practices to help you understand what is happening beneath the surface and develop strategies that support long term growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Emily Cole

Emily Cole

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I'm energetic, practical, and direct. I'll ask you the questions you've been avoiding, but in a way that feels human, not clinical.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tariq Mehmood

Tariq Mehmood

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based. I aim to create a safe, respectful space where you feel understood and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving Mcallen, TX
There are over 3,105 therapists in Mcallen, TX accepting new patients.
3,105+
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
  • 80%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 71%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Yoruba
  • 1%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 78%Online only
  • 22%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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