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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Utah

Headway connects you with 440 licensed providers across Utah who specialize in addiction recovery using evidence-based approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and support for substance use disorder. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, often as soon as tomorrow, with many patients paying as little as $0 per session through insurance.

Madison Knowles

Madison Knowles

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I have had extensive experience with multiple populations including people with special needs, I am Proficient in parent training, family counseling, counseling teens and even adults.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carrie Cook

Carrie Cook

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I specialize in supporting individuals with bipolar disorder, offering tailored approaches to help manage mood swings, enhance emotional regulation, and create lasting stability.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jeffrey Yee

Jeffrey Yee

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My clients describe me as real. I do my best to be completely genuine so it feels like you are taking to a real person.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Timothy Frost

Timothy Frost

Therapist

Virtual • Bear River City, UT


“I believe in the power of each person to make positive, useful, and long terms changes in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Holly Snyder

Holly Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My style is solution-focused, meaning our work together is active and aimed at helping you create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jody Drewry

Jody Drewry

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My therapy style is person-centered and collaborative—grounded in evidence-based practices and guided by the belief that healing happens in a space of trust, connection, and empowerment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mandy Nelson

Mandy Nelson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Altamont, UT


“I aim to understand each patient's unique experience and background, creating a nonjudgmental, compassionate environment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jenna Brown

Jenna Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I strive to create a compassionate, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, valued, and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joseph Tenney

Joseph Tenney

Therapist

Virtual • Springville, UT


“I'm passionate about treating PTSD (specialization in treating sexual trauma), OCD, anxiety, depression, anger and chemical and sexual addictions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Andrea Burgess

Andrea Burgess

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“Sessions with me are focused on helping you to accurately assess your situation without blame, shame or judgement so that you can clearly see your choices and find the courage and willingness to truly live in line with what you value.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stephanie Cardozo

Stephanie Cardozo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Spanish Fork, UT


“I specialize in therapy to address underlying core-pattern work so you can determine the root cause of why you do what you do.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dana Peeples

Dana Peeples

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“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
Sylwia Hardman

Sylwia Hardman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orem, UT


“My approach is warm, steady, and structured, with therapy tailored to you and what you're going through.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ben H. Smith

Ben H. Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Lehi, UT


Hi, I'm Ben, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples, teens, and families. I have a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and currently working toward my Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist credential (CSAT). My focus areas are trauma, addiction and recovery, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or family conflict. I also do a lot of couples work using the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I've spent years running recovery groups, working in residential treatment, and building my own private practice. However you got here, I'd love to hear your story.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kevin Wilbanks

Kevin Wilbanks

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I help clients capture a greater sense of wellbeing and control over their lives by teaching them new approaches to solving old problems.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michael Mccracken

Michael Mccracken

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My approach is focused on a shame-free environment so that my clients can be seen and heard for who they are and liberated from the shame is connected to trauma.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Peris Rodriguez

Peris Rodriguez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Utah


“I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management using an integrative, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approach.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Gregory Mason

Dr. Gregory Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Kaysville, UT


“No guilt, no blame, no shame. If you examine your life journey, you will most likely find that you are where you are for a reason...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maci Cowart

Maci Cowart

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My approach is direct, compassionate, and collaborative, creating a grounded space where you can be honest, build insight, and move toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Ligia Taylor

Dr. Ligia Taylor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Salt Lake City, UT


“I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and High Conflict Certified Consultant who specializes in supporting individuals navigating post-separation abuse and high-conflict divorce.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Scott Cecil

Scott Cecil

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cedar City, UT


“My approach is to build a connection that gives you the courage to manage difficult things, to increase your optimism, feelings of hope, and emotional resilience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Dee Dee Brookhart

Dr. Dee Dee Brookhart

Therapist

Virtual • Salt Lake City, UT


“I am an avid believer in utilizing a holistic approach to mental health therapy: mind, body, emotional and social factors all contribute to the overall wellness of every individual.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ephraim Tokar

Ephraim Tokar

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Hi there, my name’s Ephraim and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses.

Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Danniel Worthen Cullumber

Danniel Worthen Cullumber

Therapist

Virtual • West Jordan, UT


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed. I believe healing begins with safety, connection, and self-understanding.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Andrew Lindsay

Andrew Lindsay

Therapist

Virtual • Provo, UT


“Rather than fighting difficult thoughts and emotions, I guide clients in developing acceptance, self-compassion, and practical skills that support lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Courtney Jordan

Courtney Jordan

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I tend to work well with people who are used to holding it all together, taking care of everyone else, or pushing through until they realize something needs to change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Henry Ibitokun

Henry Ibitokun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Utah


“I believe in using medication when appropriate, being conservative when possible, and constantly weighing benefits, side effects, and your personal goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Daniel Peterson

Daniel Peterson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Cottonwood Heights, UT


“I am a compassionate and dynamic therapist who focuses on interpersonal growth and development through trauma-informed, emotionally focused, and skills-based clinical interventions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Johnathon Peterson

Johnathon Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My approach blends empathy with structure so that each session moves you closer to the relief and clarity you've been hoping for.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacob Oaklyn

Jacob Oaklyn

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I'm super passionate, first and foremost, about helping people improve their lives. I'm also hear to listen; you'd be surprised what big a difference just that can make.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Shukairo Baker

Dr. Shukairo Baker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Highland, UT


“My approach to providing care is holistic and client-centered, ensuring that each individual receives tailored support based on their unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joseph Halloran

Joseph Halloran

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Utah


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults. My approach blends clinical expertise with a collaborative, patient-centered philosophy, I believe treatment works best when you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in your care.

I earned my graduate degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing from Northern Kentucky University and have experience treating a wide range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, and medication management for complex psychiatric presentations. My background includes working with individuals navigating life transitions, high-achieving professionals experiencing burnout, and patients seeking thoughtful, personalized medication management.

I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management, with a focus on clarity, safety, and long-term stability. I aim to avoid overmedication while ensuring symptoms are effectively treated. When appropriate, I integrate supportive therapy techniques into sessions to help patients build insight, resilience, and practical coping strategies.

My practice is fully telehealth-based, allowing for convenient, private access to care. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable discussing what’s really going on — without judgment — and to work together toward meaningful, sustainable improvement in your mental health.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
George Blackburn

George Blackburn

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


You’ve spent years protecting everyone else—your children, your partner, your household, and your career. It’s time to build a life you don’t have to constantly try to escape from. Real strength isn’t enduring a toxic cycle or silently surrendering your happiness; real strength is choosing the blueprint for your next chapter. If you are a dedicated father or mother quietly burning out to keep a fragile family dynamic intact, or a parent enduring the crushing grief of child estrangement, you do not have to carry this heavy isolation alone anymore.

For years, you may have believed that self-sacrifice was the ultimate proof of love. Society tells fathers to suppress their pain and keep producing, while telling mothers to give until they have nothing left. But holding everything together behind closed doors comes at a steep price. You end up feeling like an outsider in your own home, exhausted by the relentless pressure, or operating on autopilot. That persistent weight in your chest isn't a failure—it is your original self reminding you that protecting your family shouldn't require destroying your own mental health.

Clients who work with me quickly realize that I am not a passive therapist who sits in silence and nods. As a published author and clinician, I am a grounded, empathetic, and direct partner who deeply respects your time and intelligence. My practice is built around structured, real-world solutions rather than endless, circular processing. I bring warmth, clinical expertise, and enough practical humor into the room to immediately take the edge off the stress you've been carrying.

By taking this step to reclaim your emotional stability, identity, and personal peace, you aren't being selfish—you are becoming the steady, grounded leader and parent your family actually needs. Reaching out is often the hardest part, but you have already taken the first step. Let's begin rebuilding your peace today.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Daniel Hawley

Daniel Hawley

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I'm an active, direct, and collaborative therapist. I tend to notice patterns quickly, and I'll help you connect the dots between what you've been through, what you believe, and how you respond now.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Geoffrey Olsen

Geoffrey Olsen

Therapist

Virtual • Murray, UT


My name is Geoff and I've been working as a therapist for 6 years in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I have been a clinical director and a therapist in an inpatient treatment center for 5 years and working in general outpatient for 3 years. My work tends to specialize in trauma, mood disorders, and substance abuse.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
David Neslen

David Neslen

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My style is gentle, supportive, and collaborative, and I work alongside clients to help them better understand themselves and move toward positive change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tayler J. Iversen

Tayler J. Iversen

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I generally take a person centered approach when it comes to therapy. Which means, I focus on affirmation, empathy, and promoting self worth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynetta Martindale

Lynetta Martindale

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I am a dedicated therapist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, career challenges, and mood disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marc Lewis

Marc Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly explore their thoughts and emotions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Joshua OConnor

Joshua OConnor

Therapist

Virtual • Snyderville, UT


“We'll work together to build coping strategies, strengthen communication, and restore balance so you can move forward with confidence.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Utah

Number of therapists serving Utah
There are over 441 therapists in Utah accepting new patients.
441+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 90%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 96%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 83%Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
  • 56%Select Health - Utah
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 7%Spanish
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%French
  • 1%German
How they see their clients
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  • 76%Online only
  • 24%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 62%Woman
  • 37%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 31%Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 11%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 45%Family therapy
  • 43%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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