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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Alexandria, VA

Addiction recovery in Alexandria requires compassionate, evidence-based support. Headway connects you with 1,105 licensed providers trained in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and harm reduction strategies. Access virtual or in-person sessions with specialists in substance use disorder, alcohol addiction, and behavioral addictions—many accepting insurance with sessions as low as $0.

Jocelyn Jones

Jocelyn Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe you're the expert on your own life. My role is to bring my experience, training, and an outside perspective alongside you...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Trudy-Ann Powell

Trudy-Ann Powell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Trudy's approach is client-centered and strengths based, she encourages her clients to create change and positive core beliefs while enhancing their self-image.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Christine Tice

Christine Tice

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that meaningful change happens when people feel truly seen and understood, so I strive to create a warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences safely.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathleen Miner

Kathleen Miner

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Strength based therapy is the foundation of all my interventions, believing that people encompass the strengths to overcome obstacles and challenges within their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dishonda Hopkins

Dishonda Hopkins

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


With over a decade of experience, I offer tailored therapy for diverse challenges: Disruptive Behavior, Parental Stress, LGBTQIA Support, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Relationships, Grief, Life Transitions, BIPOC Concerns, and Personal Growth. I use a holistic approach integrating Trauma-Informed Care, CBT, and Behavior Therapy. Let's work towards healing and growth together!

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Cantrell

Christine Cantrell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Specializing in a supportive and nurturing environment, providing tools and therapeutic strategies to cut through mental chaos.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Amanda Stephan

Amanda Stephan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I bring an integrative and trauma-informed approach to therapy that honors the complexity of each person's story.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maryam Azari Imhoff

Maryam Azari Imhoff

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I blend warmth, authenticity, and evidence-based care to create a space where clients feel truly seen and empowered to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Abdul Kawa

Abdul Kawa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to care is holistic, warm, and solution-oriented. I believe that effective treatment begins with truly listening to your story...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nikia Edwards

Nikia Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My passion is helping people recognize the possibilities available to them and empowering them with the tools and confidence to create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hannah Kilhefner

Hannah Kilhefner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


I'm Hannah, PMHNP-BC. Do you suffer from anxiety and depression? Are you struggling to keep up with your work, relationship with family and friends because of anxiety and depression? If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, I am here for you. I help high performers like you to manage anxiety, depression, and mood disorders to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Patricia Cisnero

Patricia Cisnero

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in meeting clients where they are and in creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Jennie Sitman

Jennie Sitman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am client centered and will meet my clients where they are at. I will provide a safe and non judgmental environment...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carol Ellinger

Carol Ellinger

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Welcome! I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where we can work together to understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and develop practical skills for navigating life's challenges.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Laurie Weese

Laurie Weese

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Broadway, VA


“My approach is client-centered and collaborative the client. Together, we will use therapeutic tools and techniques that focus on your own inner strength, abilities, and resources to reach your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Laura Pack

Laura Pack

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe counseling is a collaborative process. Rather than offering judgment or one-size-fits-all answers, I work alongside clients to identify patterns, develop practical coping skills, strengthen self-understanding, and create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristine Wegman

Kristine Wegman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi. I'm Kris Wegman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have decades of experience working with clients with various behavioral health concerns, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders. I have had the privilege of working with Veterans for most of my career but have worked on the Civilian side, too.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chantel Copeland

Chantel Copeland

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. I also have previous experience providing counseling for grief and loss, chronic/terminal illnesses and gerontology.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mary Rice

Mary Rice

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I strive to create a warm, supportive space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Arnecia Moody

Arnecia Moody

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a warm, compassionate, caring spirit and believe in a straightforward strength-based perspective to addressing issues within a therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candace Ford

Candace Ford

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in providing culturally competent, trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health services.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Grace Lee

Grace Lee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I've been practicing for 20 years, but in the last decade, I have shifted my main focus to female clients of all ages who are struggling with anxiety and depression.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Megan Ward

Megan Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship stress, or family boundaries? I support adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, postpartum concerns, trauma, PTSD, grief, substance use, and relationship challenges. I especially support daughters of narcissistic mothers and people navigating estrangement or no contact. I welcome all races, genders, identities, LGBTQIA+ clients, and neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD or ADD. As a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience, I offer warmth, empathy, and respect for how identity and life shapes what you carry.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Caren Carter

Caren Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and confidential space where clients feel heard, understood, and respected.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kejon Cote

Kejon Cote

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience in crisis intervention, emergency services, and behavioral health systems.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Selam Tekie

Selam Tekie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach to psychiatry that looks at you as a whole person, not just a list of symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Chidinma Eze

Dr. Chidinma Eze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alexandria, VA


“I am a dual-board certified family and Mental health nurse practitioner. I believe in holistic care when providing care to my patients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Aaron Branch

Aaron Branch

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My aim is to help you feel more empowered and knowledgeable about your mental health, using clear and simple steps.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Nafisatu Jalloh

Nafisatu Jalloh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and lifestyle—while fostering a collaborative and judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ngozi Nwajiaku

Ngozi Nwajiaku

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a thoughtful, culturally responsive approach and focus on creating a space where you feel respected, understood, and safe to be yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lina Abrar

Lina Abrar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a collaborative, compassionate, and patient-centered approach, creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and respected.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nashae Handy

Nashae Handy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My treatment approach is rooted in gold standard, evidence-based practices that focus on patient centered care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Henderson

Jessica Henderson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in respect and empowerment. I believe that everyone has the potential to reach their maximum capabilities...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Victoria Sterling

Victoria Sterling

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I believe therapy begins with feeling safe enough to be honest and being heard without judgment. I want my clients to know that you don't have to have all the answers before coming to therapy. Sometimes taking the first step is the hardest part.

I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Maryland and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) licensed in Virginia and Maryland. I have worked in behavioral health for many years, with a particular focus on substance use, co-occurring mental health concerns, and trauma. My experience includes working with adults from diverse backgrounds and supporting individuals through residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient levels of care.

I genuinely enjoy helping people recognize strengths they may have forgotten they have. I believe that your diagnosis, substance use, trauma, or past experiences are only part of your story—they do not define who you are. I will meet you where you are and work with you to identify where you want to go next.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Veronica Onsurez-Pannell

Veronica Onsurez-Pannell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your concerns, gain insight, and develop practical tools to create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Telena Pollard

Telena Pollard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe healing begins when people feel seen, heard, and understood, and I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space where every client is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Olatomi Akinola

Olatomi Akinola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


Taking the first step toward better mental health is a sign of strength. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and related conditions. My approach is collaborative, personalized, and focused on helping you feel your best through medication management, supportive therapy, and practical strategies for lasting wellness.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sara Dupont

Sara Dupont

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


You're the one people call when things fall apart. You're good at it — steady, competent, the person who knows what to do. And somewhere along the way you stopped having anywhere to put your own stuff.

So you can run the meeting, hold the crisis, answer the phone at 2 a.m. — and still not be able to make yourself open the mail. Competence and collapse live together far more often than anyone admits out loud.

I work with adults carrying that particular load: substance use and recovery, emotions that arrive at full volume with no dimmer switch, thoughts of self-harm or not wanting to be here, and the specific erosion that comes from caring for other people for a living. Helpers, clinicians, parents, first responders — people whose exhaustion doesn't have an obvious place to go. I work with teenagers too, often the ones in families like these.

My style is direct, warm, and collaborative. I'm not going to nod quietly for fifty minutes. We'll find what's actually driving things, build skills you can use on a Tuesday afternoon when it counts, and I'll tell you honestly what I'm seeing. You set the pace. I'll bring the structure.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, End of life care, Family issues, Trauma
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dawn Gallagher

Dawn Gallagher

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My philosophy is informed by my belief that every person is intrinsically strong & capable of living a fulfilling & authentic life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Guill

Richard Guill

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“For nearly 20 years, I've walked alongside adults navigating the heavy weight of trauma, grief, PTSD, substance use, depression, and anger.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Alexandria, VA

Number of therapists serving Alexandria, VA
There are over 1,095 therapists in Alexandria, VA accepting new patients.
1,095+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 82%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 46%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Igbo
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 92%Online only
  • 8%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 23%Man
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 32%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 17%Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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