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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in San Antonio, TX

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Adedeji Babajide

Adedeji Babajide

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, empowered, and on the path to lasting mental wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
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
Sabrina Pemu

Sabrina Pemu

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I've worked in the mental health field since 2008, specializing in anxiety, depression, and mood concerns, along with dual diagnosis support for co-occurring mental health and substance use.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Eddie DeLeon

Eddie DeLeon

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy and help clients build practical tools for lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Ciminelli

Lisa Ciminelli

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pantego, TX


“My style is dependent on who is sitting in front of me. When working with clients struggling with Addiction, I can be very direct.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Joseph Montellano

Joseph Montellano

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


If you've spent your life providing, surviving, and holding things together for everyone else, therapy can feel like one more thing to manage. I work with men and working people who are tired of feeling anxious, isolated, or stuck, and who want to feel like themselves again. As a bilingual therapist raised in San Antonio, I understand the pressures of low wages, generational trauma, and the expectation to keep pushing no matter what. Whether you're navigating relationships, identity, or stress that never fully turns off, you don't have to figure it out alone. Sessions can be held in Spanish or English. Si prefieres hablar en español, aquí estamos.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jaclyn Jackson

Jaclyn Jackson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Frisco, TX


“I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe exploring life's challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Josh Briley

Dr. Josh Briley

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


“Mental health struggles are not due to insufficient faith. As a licensed psychologist that is a strong Christian, I can help you integrate your faith along with evidence-based techniques to resolve your mental and emotional pain resulting from...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Diane Eunice

Diane Eunice

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am an advocate of emotionally healthy love and my mission is simple: to help people love better, by starting with themselves and understanding that they don't have to choose between healing and happiness, because they deserve both!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristina Puckett Guerrero

Kristina Puckett Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pearland, TX


“I have a passion for families, relationships, dreams, goals, and whatever it takes to be successful and live yours/mine/our best lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Ahmed Ahmed

Dr. Ahmed Ahmed

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Texas


“Patients describe me as clear, collaborative, and non-judgmental: I listen first, explain options in plain language, and work with you to choose a plan that fits your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sophia Bordon

Sophia Bordon

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. In our sessions, we'll move at a pace that feels safe while still focusing on real change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dyna Benson

Dyna Benson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Patients can expect a warm and caring environment when visiting Dyna. Her genuine concern for their well-being and commitment to their success in both health and overall quality of life creates a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jennifer Roby

Jennifer Roby

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Jennifer's therapy style is warm and interactive, fostering collaboration with clients to help them reach their treatment goals in a safe and accepting environment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lasharra Jenkins

Lasharra Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Lasharra believes therapy should feel like a place where you can exhale—where you don't have to perform, explain away your pain, or have it all figured out.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Dr. Joy Obihara

Dr. Joy Obihara

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that finding the right medication is a process — one that requires trust, open communication, and ongoing adjustment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mary LaBelle Abu Safi

Mary LaBelle Abu Safi

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My true passion lies in neuropsychology and the brain: helping people see how thoughts shape emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Deborah James

Deborah James

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe people are the experts of their own life and there are times when they feel lost and just need a supportive companionate therapist to walk alongside them to empower them as they untangle life issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christopher Lewis

Christopher Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I’m Christopher Lewis, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in counseling & development and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. My background includes crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy, as well as supporting people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions.

I understand that people can appear strong and capable while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what to do next. My goal is to provide a space where you can be honest about what you’re experiencing, better understand yourself, and develop practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Remi Olorunsola

Remi Olorunsola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Katy, TX


“I am here to support your overall mental wellbeing. It is something we would do together through methods that work.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Nietert

Michelle Nietert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Allen, TX


Change can occur but I want to empower you to accept what you cannot change and come up with an effective plan to change what you can!

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cassey Amburn

Cassey Amburn

Therapist

Virtual • Dallas, TX


“I truly believe that everyone has the capacity to grow, change, and heal. I'm passionate about working with teens, individuals struggling with substance abuse, and underserved populations because I've seen firsthand how transformative the healing...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
K.C. Georgulas

K.C. Georgulas

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that healing is always possible, and that you already have the capacity for change within you.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Perci Tan

Perci Tan

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have worked extensively with teens and adults who have experienced trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Susie Ifah

Susie Ifah

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I work with adults who are tired of simply pushing through and want to understand what's really behind the stress, anger, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion they're experiencing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, 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
Tristan Frazier

Tristan Frazier

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I take a curious, collaborative, and direct approach. Then, We'll look beyond your behaviors to the unseen patterns sabotaging you.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teresia Gitau

Teresia Gitau

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I believe healing happens when you feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment, so I work to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dorathy Robert

Dorathy Robert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I am a compassionate mental health provider who genuinely cares about helping clients navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorders, and sleep issues.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kenneth Sharpe

Kenneth Sharpe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Belton, TX


“I also have a special interest in working with veterans and first responders, drawing on my 20 years as a United States Army Chaplain...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olan Latin

Olan Latin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“My goal is to create an environment that is safe space for dialogue utilizing evidence-based techniques and proven research methods.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Jared Wilke

Dr. Jared Wilke

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


“I look at therapy as basically problem solving, with working together on figuring out the best approach to working through difficulties clients are facing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theatric Thompson

Theatric Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“One thing we all can agree on is the person you will always live with is yourself. Invest in yourself...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Dr. Chester Wu

Dr. Chester Wu

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“Dr. Wu's treatment philosophy is that trust, compassion, and comprehensiveness are the keys positive outcomes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, OCD
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alberto Figueroa

Alberto Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe meaningful change occurs when clients feel supported, empowered, and equipped with practical skills...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Keshayka Williams

Keshayka Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe your current circumstances do not define you-you are the author of your story, and you have the power to rewrite the next chapter of your journey toward healing and self discovery.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of San Antonio, TX

Number of therapists within 20 miles of San Antonio, TX
There are over 54 therapists in San Antonio, TX accepting new patients.
54+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 98%Depression
  • 96%Anxiety
  • 96%Trauma
  • 91%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 89%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 76%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 2%Arabic
  • 2%Hindi
  • 2%Urdu
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 24%Man
License types
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  • 61%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 11%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 46%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 26%Child or adolescent therapy

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