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

McLean residents seeking addiction support can work with Headway's network of 1,024 providers trained in recovery-focused therapies including 12-Step Facilitation, SMART Recovery, and Harm Reduction approaches. Many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per session.

Dan Russo

Dan Russo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Falls Church, VA


“I've found that the most meaningful change happens when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to take responsibility for their growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Foster

Stephanie Foster

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5 mi away • Arlington, 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
Nyrisha Hall

Nyrisha Hall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Arlington, VA


“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 7 insurance carriers
Fatmata Kamara

Fatmata Kamara

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Alexandria, VA


“I believe that successful treatment begins with understanding each person's unique experiences, challenges, and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Chandell Miller

Chandell Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Fredericksburg, 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 9 insurance carriers
Ruth Mena Akyatan

Ruth Mena Akyatan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.3 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
Anu Mathew

Anu Mathew

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Fairfax, VA


“I understand the courage it takes to seek help, and I'm here to meet you with empathy, respect, and curiosity about your unique story.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gayle Nissen

Gayle Nissen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 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 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mary Ellen Ruff

Dr. Mary Ellen Ruff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Fairfax, VA


“Creativity is a gift that is often underutilized, and yet it is the foundation for expression, growth, and change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Paula Tisdale

Paula Tisdale

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Alexandria, VA


“As a Trauma-Informed Licensed Counselor, I create safe healing spaces where you feel deeply validated and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Beirne

Kathryn Beirne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 9 insurance carriers
Leila Kandahari

Leila Kandahari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Martia Hayes

Martia Hayes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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
Kelly Austin

Kelly Austin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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 8 insurance carriers
Logan Taylor

Logan Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adam Gomez

Adam Gomez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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
Ashley Ellington

Ashley Ellington

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 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 7 insurance carriers
Nardos Tenaw

Nardos Tenaw

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 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 7 insurance carriers
David Phelps

David Phelps

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 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 9 insurance carriers
Julie Brown

Julie Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Manassas, VA


“I'm extensively trained in DBT and will work to help you with practical tools to deal with stress, anxiety, tough life transitions or relationship problems.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamara Powell

Tamara Powell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fredericksburg, VA


“I strive to create a warm, empathetic environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 14 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 7 insurance carriers
Shehnaz Kamal

Shehnaz Kamal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I expect my clients after each therapy sessions, to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors which can help them focus, move on and make positive changes in their life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Max-Andre Isidore

Max-Andre Isidore

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is rooted in Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and CBT because I believe in empowering my clients rather than pathologizing them.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Schall

Melissa Schall

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


As a licensed counselor with over 10 years of experience, I have worked in a variety of different settings with those struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. I graduated from Liberty University with a master's in counseling and practice as a licensed professional counselor as well as a licensed substance abuse treatment practitioner. I have worked in outpatient and inpatient settings.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Smart Duruegbuso

Smart Duruegbuso

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Midlothian, VA


Smart Duru is psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 10 years of combined healthcare experience. He attended University of Derby, England for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and a master’s in psychiatric mental health nursing with Distinction. Smart Duru obtained a Master of Science Degree with specialization in Psychiatry mental health Nurse Practitioner. He has extensive experience in Mental health, Primary care, Sub/Post-Acute Care, Long Term Care, Correctional Medicine, and Family Medicine.

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

David Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I'm primarily a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist who seeks to help you change your thinking and/or your behavior, whichever works faster for you!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Fatimah Abdullah

Fatimah Abdullah

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Shervonne Banks

Shervonne Banks

Therapist

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“I believe that meaningful change happens when practical strategies are combined with genuine, self-awareness, and self compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Tiffany Jackson

Dr. Tiffany Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have been practicing in the mental health field for over 5 years. I have experience working with people who have been exposed to stressful or traumatic situations.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Addison Fay

Addison Fay

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a broad clinical background in treating substance use disorders, mood disorders, trauma related disorders/experiences and co-occurring mental health conditions that may not fall so neatly into a diagnosis. I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology and have most of my professional experience within forensic and outpatient settings.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Milton Sanchez-Rojas

Milton Sanchez-Rojas

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should provide more than a place to talk—it should help you develop the tools and confidence to move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Men's issues
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Kenoff

Andrea Kenoff

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in a holistic approach with an appreciation that the mind, body, brain and spirit are intimately intertwined and impacted by one another.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Direct, Energetic, Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Pamela Shipp

Pamela Shipp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to care is collaborative, practical, and focused on helping you feel more stable and in control.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kathleen Benavidez

Kathleen Benavidez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

(CCTP) providing outpatient therapy for adults. For more than 22 years, I have been dedicated to

supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those facing complex life

challenges, trauma, ADHD, substance use, military-related challenges, women’s health issues,

legal system involvement, and severe mental health concerns.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nma Nabie

Nma Nabie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


Hi! As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and proud LGBTQ+ ally, I have extensive experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, and more. I have a special place in my practice for those dealing with depression or trauma rooted in relationships or family, because those experiences deserve thoughtful, dedicated care.

Your mental health journey matters to me, and I'm here to truly listen, not just to what you're saying, but to what you need. Together, we'll work toward solutions that are both compassionate and effective.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Darlene Smith

Darlene Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your goals. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lauren Reckling

Lauren Reckling

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I'm Lauren Reckling, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I completed my Master's at William and Mary in 2019 in Mental Health and Addictions Counseling

I specialize in women's issues, with a particular focus on the intersection of addiction and trauma. In addition to my training in perinatal and postpartum mental health, I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.

I operate from a trauma-informed, neurodivergent, and existential lens.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marissa Burke

Marissa Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I strive to create a space where you can speak openly, without needing to explain the world you work in.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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