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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in McLean, VA

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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 1,119 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.

Stephanie Foster

Stephanie Foster

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5 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

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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
Khadijah Shaw

Khadijah Shaw

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • Fairfax, VA


“I am warm and compassionate in my approach and use a variety of cognitive behavioral based interventions...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gerald Smolen

Gerald Smolen

Therapist

In-person • 6.9 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

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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 5 insurance carriers
Christopher Tundo

Christopher Tundo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Norfolk, VA


“I deliver advanced health assessments, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and psychotropic medication management, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care for diverse mental health needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Susan Bookfor

Susan Bookfor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • Lincolnia, VA


Most of us who live Virginia are feeling stressed by our hectic lives. Are you feeling stuck or alone, dissatisfied with your job, job loss, spouse deployment, family conflict, grief, sleep issues, road rage or exhausted? We tend to bottle up these feelings and they affect our emotions : anger, anxiety, depression, sadness frustration and substance abuse. I can help you gain tools needed to improve your coping skills, and improve your sleep, reduce feelings of stress, depression and anxiety.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Sae Chichibu-Denny

Sae Chichibu-Denny

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Virginia


“I use integrated approach (e.g., CBT, DBT, Solution-focused, Existential), which enables me to customize treatment for each client's needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
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

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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 3 insurance carriers
Yoseph Ford

Yoseph Ford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Virginia


“Following each session, clients can expect new clinical insights, strategies and skills to promote overall wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 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
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
Elise Crawford

Elise Crawford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Manassas, VA


“I provide counseling to adolescents and adults with mental health or substance use problems and their family members.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Chioma Iroegbu

Chioma Iroegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I believe healing begins when people feel seen, heard, and supported. My approach is warm, collaborative, and holistic — blending evidence-based psychiatric care with genuine compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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
Sydney Gehring

Sydney Gehring

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 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 6 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 10 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 8 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 8 insurance carriers
Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith

Therapist

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


“Therapy doesn't have to look traditional. Some of my best sessions have happened on walks, on a basketball court, or over a video game.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
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
Dr. Chidinma Eze

Dr. Chidinma Eze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • 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 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Lissa Ramsepaul

Dr. Lissa Ramsepaul

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Virginia


Whether you are struggling with the far-reaching impact of past trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other ongoing health issue or simply wanting to invest in a bit of self-exploration and growth, I am so glad that you have begun your search for the best facilitator in that journey. I believe in meeting people where they are and allowing you to set your own pace for healing. I look forward to assisting on your healing journey in any way that I can.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 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
Selam Tekie

Selam Tekie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • 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
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
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 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
Nashae Handy

Nashae Handy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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
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 6 insurance carriers
Allison Kempson Aparico

Allison Kempson Aparico

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I believe that therapy can have a great impact on one's life. If one is motivated, one can resolve problems, feel better, and address past hardships. I have over thirty years of experience helping clients achieve their goals in a supportive and safe environment. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I received my undergraduate degree from Stanford University and my Masters of Social Work from Columbia University. I have resided in both the United States and Latin America. I look forward to working with each and every client, in order that they may reach their happiest self possible.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Oluwaseyi Soetan

Oluwaseyi Soetan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Chesterfield, VA


“My practice is rooted in a holistic, patient-centered approach, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based care and therapeutic collaboration.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jada Smith

Jada Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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 5 insurance carriers
Farkhanda Khan

Farkhanda Khan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Virginia


“My goal is to provide evidence-based psychological treatment for modifiable barriers to access and workable solutions...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving McLean, VA
There are over 1,108 therapists in McLean, VA accepting new patients.
1,108+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 87%Stress management
  • 81%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 90%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 40%Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Igbo
  • 1%Yoruba
How they see their clients
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  • 86%Online only
  • 14%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 23%Man
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 17%Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

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