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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Falls Church, VA

Headway connects Falls Church residents with 1,104 licensed providers experienced in addiction recovery, offering evidence-based modalities like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Sessions are available virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling, and many patients pay as low as $0 per session through insurance.

Stephanie Foster

Stephanie Foster

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Richmond, VA


I am a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with several years of experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in a wide range of treatment areas including depression, anxiety, autism, oppositional defiant disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I have worked in several different settings and enjoy providing care through telehealth, which offers access to quality care when it is needed.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gerald Smolen

Gerald Smolen

Therapist

In-person • 5.6 mi away • Fairfax, VA


“I have a direct and supportive approach. Building confidence and self trust, resolving over thinking, being stuck and facing crisis.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chandell Miller

Chandell Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • Alexandria, VA


“Using an evidence based recovery oriented philosophy, Ross seeks to empower clients to take control of their lives and return to full health.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ruth Mena Akyatan

Ruth Mena Akyatan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • Fairfax, VA


“Each individual has a unique past, present, and future that will and have shaped them into who they are.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Gayle Nissen

Gayle Nissen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.2 mi away • Fairfax, VA


“I am person-centered and believe it is your treatment and goals to work on vs. telling you what to do.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leila Kandahari

Leila Kandahari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Woodbridge, VA


“I count it as a privilege to be invited to walk with individuals as they navigate some of their most vulnerable moments and significant life events.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Logan Taylor

Logan Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lake Ridge, VA


“I believe that the most meaningful progress begins with a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Austin

Kelly Austin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Manassas, VA


“You will find Kelly to be empathetic, genuine and curious. She likes to work from a nonjudgmental frame to create solutions WITH you that will fit you and your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kathryn Beirne

Kathryn Beirne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Centreville, VA


“My goal is to help clients navigate their unique challenges and life transitions by empowering them to recognize and utilize their own strengths, values, and insights.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tania Herrera Umanzor

Tania Herrera Umanzor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Manassas, VA


“I believe that the connection between the therapist and client is the most important when it comes to the process of change and healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Martia Hayes

Martia Hayes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Leesburg, VA


“I strive to approach clients troubles through the lens of empathy and understanding from clients point of experience.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sydney Gehring

Sydney Gehring

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Gainesville, VA


“Her goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, empowered, and actively involved in their care as they work toward lasting mental wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nardos Tenaw

Nardos Tenaw

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Gainesville, VA


“By combining evidence-based medication management with psychotherapy, she delivers holistic mental health care tailored to each individual's unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
David Phelps

David Phelps

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Gainesville, VA


“I believe that your overall wellbeing begins with a healthy mind and that quality, personalized psychiatric care can keep my patients out of the hospital and living their most meaningful lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ashley Ellington

Ashley Ellington

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Gainesville, VA


“You can expect to leave each appointment with tangible goals that focus on improving your function, wherever you are in life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Engida Abegaze

Engida Abegaze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Stafford, VA


“Her extensive bedside background shaped her commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and evidence-based mental health care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Adam Gomez

Adam Gomez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Leesburg, VA


“My approach is rooted in partnership, compassion, and a commitment to helping clients move toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Leslie Lartey

Leslie Lartey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Culpeper, VA


“I focus on understanding the your story; not just the symptoms—to create a tailored wellness plan that fits your unique life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Patrick Clinton

Patrick Clinton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winchester, VA


“In my 38 years as a counselor, I've learned that healing doesn't begin with what we look at—it begins with what we see.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ogechi Nkeonye

Ogechi Nkeonye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients can expect a respectful, collaborative, and culturally sensitive approach in our work together...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ariel Johnson

Ariel Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe there is a person behind every diagnosis, and that understanding the whole person is essential to meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Martha Chonchoro

Martha Chonchoro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach connects the dots between your physical and mental well-being, because the two are never separate.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jeffrey Elcano

Jeffrey Elcano

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“It is said that the goal for any therapist should be to put themselves out of work, and that is my goal in working with you...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jen James

Jen James

Therapist

Virtual • Rural Retreat, VA


“My goal is for you to leave therapy feeling more understood, more capable, and more connected to yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cindy Stuhmer

Cindy Stuhmer

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“The first session is the intake session where we will discuss confidentiality and expectation of therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ashley McBride

Ashley McBride

Therapist

Virtual • Portsmouth, VA


“My approach to therapy is holistic. We can laugh, cry, be serious, or silent. I'm here to meet you where you are, without judgment...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Funmilayo Olugbemi

Funmilayo Olugbemi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My treatment method consists of a person-centered approach with evidenced-based medication management; and while working as a team, I provide a combination of psychiatric medication, supportive/talk therapy, and encourage lifestyle changes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rachel Willard

Rachel Willard

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sakinah Williams

Sakinah Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative, helping clients develop coping skills and achieve meaningful growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Hopkins

Sharon Hopkins

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I am Dr. Sharon B. Hopkins and I have been working in the counseling field for over 25 years. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2001 and I later earned my Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from Regent University. I am dedicated to providing a non-judgmental, safe space for individuals to share their thoughts and feelings. I have served in community agencies, Residential Treatment and Outpatient settings. I have experience working with individuals suffering from faith issues, trauma, stress, relational issues, depression, forgiveness, low self esteem, grief/loss and other daily life issues that tend to cause discord or emotional pain.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Debra Earp

Debra Earp

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients can expect a collaborative and positive approach to challenge and correct old and/or dysfunctional patterns and replace them with healthy, effective tools to help you feel whole, healed and truly happy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lemuel Powellcolon

Dr. Lemuel Powellcolon

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Thais Mitchell

Thais Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Thais pays close attention to verbal and nonverbal cues, while validating the experiences and feelings expressed by her clients.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Patience Otaigbe

Patience Otaigbe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I approach care as a partnership. Together, we look at what you are experiencing across your whole life, not just your symptoms, and we build a plan that fits your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nora Vassar

Nora Vassar

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I like to focus on pragmatic, strengths based, and solution focused interventions that will allow me to work collaboratively with clients to develop and support their own personal goals and journey of healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 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
A. Meka Chase

A. Meka Chase

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


My passion lies in supporting children, teens, and young adults navigate through daily life stressors via a collaborative and supportive therapeutic environment. I have an extensive background in working with individuals who feel overwhelmed or defined by their life stories, those navigating trauma, and individuals experiencing relationship issues, mood disorders, anxiety, and/or depression. When I am not counseling or doing assessments, you can catch me reading, journaling, listening to music, swimming, traveling/ visiting sanctuaries/endangered animals, and/or spending time with family and friends.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jeremy Rash

Jeremy Rash

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I will bring my humor, open mind, and authentic self to the therapy room and only request that you bring the same.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jasmine Jackson

Jasmine Jackson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I appreciate the unique circumstances of every patient and work with the patient (and support network) to establish a care plan that is not only beneficial, but also accessible and sustainable for their mental health and wellbeing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Robert Saville

Robert Saville

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My style is direct yet warm; I believe in being honest and clear while also creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and non-judgmental.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists serving Falls Church, VA
There are over 1,095 therapists in Falls Church, 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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