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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Waco, TX

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

Addiction recovery in Waco is accessible with Headway's network of 3,002 licensed providers trained in evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and support strategies for Substance Use Disorder. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within the next two weeks.

Amanda Case

Amanda Case

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I bring compassion, curiosity, and just the right amount of structure to help you feel safe, supported, and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Brittney Brooks

Brittney Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“On your therapeutic path, I aim to provide you with tools to help you discern what's in your way, and I encourage you to take agency over your life and your future.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Karen McCarty

Karen McCarty

Therapist

Virtual • Buffalo Gap, TX


“I see addictions as maladaptive coping mechanisms that may have once protected you, but no longer serve you.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jimia Stokes

Jimia Stokes

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to help you gain confidence, strengthen resilience, and create a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and aligned with your values.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nimrat Bindra

Nimrat Bindra

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Magnolia, TX


“As your counselor I will walk alongside you in your journey with a hope that together we can discover the deeper lessons hiding underneath the challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Emmanuel Mbi

Emmanuel Mbi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I use evidence and strengths-based, client-centered, and humanistic approach to aid teens and young adults in overcoming their challenges and fully realizing their own potentials.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Turnbough

Thomas Turnbough

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lubbock, TX


“I work with people living with chronic illnesses, as well as those who care for them, and this area is especially meaningful to me because of my own life experience.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Gladys Sanchez

Gladys Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“With a woman-centered and maternal-centered approach, I create a space where healing happens on your terms, at your pace.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aurora Ramos-Borunda

Aurora Ramos-Borunda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • El Paso, TX


“My goal as a therapist is to help you gain a deeper understanding of your troubles, needs and desires.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Houston, TX


“My warm, direct approach will help you address your concerns and develop appropriate solutions to assist you with navigating life in the healthiest way possible.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Wayne Smith

Wayne Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Victoria, TX


“Wayne takes a collaborative approach to therapy to assist clients with engaging in curiosity, humility, and love in their relationships with others.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Cheri Epps

Cheri Epps

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and caring. I want my clients to feel safe, heard, respected and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Castillo

Elizabeth Castillo

Therapist

Virtual • Lubbock, TX


“I firmly believe the cornerstone of effective therapy is the formation of a strong relationship between therapist and client, one built on trust, mutual respect, and collaboration.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brianna Souddress

Brianna Souddress

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rockwall, TX


“I promise to meet you with the utmost kindness and compassion as you do the hard work required to grow and heal.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Roger Hancock

Roger Hancock

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to therapy is one of unconditional positive regard - your past and/or background is not relevant, nor is the environment from which you came.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, End of life care
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Esther Jimenez

Esther Jimenez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I prioritize creating a safe, non-judgemental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stella Bediako

Stella Bediako

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Mental health is a journey, and we're here to help you navigate it step by step with a little grace, a little humor, and a lot of heart.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Trahan

Jamie Trahan

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience, I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gary Lang

Gary Lang

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful progress, and I strive to create a supportive, compassionate environment where you feel safe to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristine Miller

Kristine Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Pssst! Hey there! Yes, YOU! The one feeling stressed, exhausted and beyond overwhelmed! Your life may have been in balance before, with time for family, friends, and a successful career, but now everything is chaotic. You are on edge or shut down most of the time. Emotions are all over - anger, panic, tears, even isolation. No matter what you try, nothing seems to work. You just want it all to stop.

I get it, and I'm here to help.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Latarsha Pittman

Latarsha Pittman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I bring a humanistic philosophy of holistic care for both mind and body, and an abiding commitment to individualized, personalized, comprehensive care for patients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Justin Alexander

Justin Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and understood—whether you're coming to therapy with a specific concern or just looking for a place to talk and grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jane Victor

Jane Victor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


Jane Victor is a dually board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) with over seven years of comprehensive clinical expertise. She founded Restomi Health and Mind, PLLC with a simple conviction: that meaningful care meets people where they are emotionally, physically, and practically. Her career encompasses extensive work in specialized neurology, with a specific clinical focus on sleep medicine, family medicine, inpatient level 1 psychiatric hospitals, primary and urgent care, and acute care settings. This diverse background provides her with a unique ability to bridge the gap between complex physical medicine and behavioral health, allowing her to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care to individuals across the lifespan.

In her telehealth practice, Jane leverages her specialized mastery of in-patient psychiatry, sleep architecture disorders, and advanced primary care evaluation to provide accessible, expert-led mental health medication management. She prioritizes clinical autonomy and seamless collaboration to ensure total continuity of care for the patients she serves. Driven by a mission to stabilize long-term health and improve wellness, Jane combines her rigorous clinical foundation with a warm, holistic, and open-minded approach to ensure every patient feels empowered, supported, and heard throughout their psychiatric and overall health journey.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kristina Robertson

Kristina Robertson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Great to meet you

If you’re struggling with anxiety, overthinking, trauma, or relationship stress, you’re not alone. Many people face these challenges, and support is available to help you feel understood and less isolated.

I work with adults and adolescents who feel overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to break. Many of my clients deal with high anxiety, racing thoughts, people-pleasing, and difficulty setting boundaries. Still, therapy can help you find hope and a way forward, even if it looks like you have everything together on the outside.

If you’re constantly overanalyzing, feeling on edge, or carrying the weight of past experiences, therapy can help you slow things down and regain control, empowering you to manage your thoughts and feelings more effectively.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lileanna Flores

Lileanna Flores

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Using tailored strategies, we'll develop tools to help you manage and grow, empowering you to move forward with clarity and confidence.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Misty Thompson

Misty Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


“I believe that while adversity shapes us, it does not define us. My goal is to empower individuals to gain insight, develop coping strategies, and move forward with renewed confidence and purpose.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Suzanne Ayarza

Suzanne Ayarza

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My therapeutic approach is very compassionate yet challenging. I tend to focus on healing, while shifting focus and challenging negative thoughts.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Anna Sand

Anna Sand

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bellaire, TX


“I like to make the intake session conversational and validating while establishing safety and trust.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daron Campbell

Daron Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I create a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to share and process your current challenges whether they are addiction related, anxiety, depression. or other mental health concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jesus Tamez

Jesus Tamez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I try to create a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for you to express yourself and help you reach your personal goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Heather Alcala

Heather Alcala

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Vista, TX


“When it comes to approaches, I take an eclectic approach based on your needs. I provide CBT, DBT, MI, and EMDR (in person only).”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.

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

David Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


It's easy to feel stuck in life with limited support. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in private practice and inpatient settings, I strive to make my clients seen and heard for who they are.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sherry Fidel

Sherry Fidel

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Working with a therapist should make you feel the same way you do when you put on your favorite pair of jeans, ready for anything!”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Liliana Lewis

Liliana Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As an immigrant woman, Liliana brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the therapy space.”
Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kelsey Snavely

Kelsey Snavely

Therapist

Virtual • Katy, TX


I graduated from Southern Methodist University with Bachelors in Biology and Psychology before moving on to St. Edward's University to receive my Master's in Counseling. I am an LPC, was formerly an LCDC, and I am trained in EMDR, meaning I specialize in substance use and trauma. However, I'm here to help with normal life stress as well.

Substance use / addiction, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Stress management
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Erica Lohmann

Erica Lohmann

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I use a variety of evidence-based methods, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focussed CBT, mindfulness strategies, and incorporate person centered techniques.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Obata Olaye

Obata Olaye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Stafford, TX


“I believe that every person deserves a provider who sees them fully — not just their symptoms, but their story, their strengths, and their potential.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sharron Terry

Sharron Terry

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am a counselor who is passionate about partnering with clients to provide tools that will help them overcome those challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Madalyn Alvarez

Madalyn Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I approach therapy with the understanding that our bodies hold deep wisdom. Often, the things we struggle with mentally and emotionally also live in our nervous systems.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving Waco, TX
There are over 2,947 therapists in Waco, TX accepting new patients.
2,947+
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
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 78%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 69%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Igbo
  • 1%Yoruba
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
  • 22%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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