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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 1,076 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.
“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 11 insurance carriers
“I specialize in trauma, mood and personality disorders. I have twenty years of integrative counseling experience.”
Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe you deserve a space where you feel heard and understood—but I also believe therapy should challenge you.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My own recovery of 40+ years has instilled in me an empathetic, nonjudgemental, and collaborative approach.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Dr. De Anda is bilingual in Spanish. He grew up in Mexico and understands the challenges with acculturation and emigration.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I provide a safe, supportive space for individuals, families, and couples to explore their experiences and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a compassionate, safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space, and collaborative environment where clients can explore their challenges, develop coping skills, and achieve their personal goals so their healing and growth can thrive.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Hello! I am a Psychiatric NP and provide medication management services for those seeking treatment for their mental health issues. All appointments are done via telehealth. I offer flexible scheduling and accept insurance.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
“As a clinical mental health counselor, I offer an empathetic, authentic space where you can explore your vulnerabilities without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a direct, solution- oriented mental health therapist with over 30 years helping people navigate mental health challenges
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is both compassionate and direct, helping clients gain insight while making meaningful, lasting changes in their daily lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Work together with Summer to identify the challenges and obstacles that are causing dissonance in your daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Clients often tell me they appreciate my balance of warmth, honesty, and compassion. I'm here to walk alongside you through the hard stuff and help you reconnect to your power, purpose, and peace.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to treatment is Solution Focused Brief Therapy. This is an approach that is forward looking and emphasizes addressing solvable real life issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My practice is rooted in a holistic, patient-centered approach, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based care and therapeutic collaboration.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I use a strengths based approach meaning I validate your experiences and acknowledge that you did your best with what you had at the time, and assist and encourage while you find new healthy skills.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“As a survivor turned mental health provider, I align with the mantra to "be the person that I needed when I was younger."”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients can expect to receive support in finding peace, clarity, and effective coping techniques to achieve a better quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.
I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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“My greatest strength is the empathy and compassion with my clients. We are on this journey together.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in creating a safe and collaborative space where clients feel truly heard, understood, and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is supportive, direct, and focused on helping you build real coping skills that you can actually use in your daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“La'Quita utilizes a wide range of therapeutic approaches including relational, collaborative, strength-based, person-centered, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I view each person as more than a diagnosis. My goal is to understand the unique experiences, challenges, strengths, and values that shape your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Nick also help military personnel & first responders with PTSD, with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma, and the transition back to civilian life using his own experience as a veteran who served 10 years enlisted in the Air Force and 1...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My diverse background allows me to connect deeply with patients from all walks of life, understanding firsthand the challenges they face and the hope that lies in the possibility of change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am a licensed clinical social worker and a Nationally Registered Paramedic. I am Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (CCISM) and specialize in working with first responders and their families...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My sessions are designed to be collaborative, empowering, and focused on achieving tangible outcomes that improve the client's overall mental health and well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that every individual and family deserves a space where they feel seen, supported, and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Clients should expect to practice mindfulness skills learned in session and set specific, yet achievable, behavioral goals prior to their next appointment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Working with me will allow you to make significant and lasting changes in your life and increase your insight, self-knowledge, and self-reflection.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I currently work within a crisis receiving center, where I focus on building strong therapeutic relationships quickly and helping individuals move toward practical, solution-focused change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
My name is Rachel, and I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I received my associates degree in nursing from Blue Ridge Community College, and I received my bachelors and masters degrees in nursing from James Madison University. I received a post graduate certificate in psych mental health from Shenandoah University, and I am currently enrolled in classes to obtain my doctor of nursing practice degree from James Madison University. I have worked as a registered nurse in state psychiatric facilities since 2018, and I became a nurse practitioner in 2025.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I teach men how to be better fathers, friends, partners, and fathers. I also help those men with their partners go from internal and marital conflict, to feeling connected...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered as we work together toward healing and personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Alexandria, VA
Number of therapists serving Alexandria, VA
1,069+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 97%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 81%PTSD
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 90%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 40%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 6%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Igbo
- 1%Yoruba
How they see their clients
- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 77%Woman
- 22%Man
License types
- 44%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 17%Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
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