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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in West Virginia

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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in West Virginia

West Virginia addiction treatment through Headway includes support for dual diagnosis, relapse prevention, and recovery-focused care with 84 providers available. Sessions blend talk therapy and medication management support, with most patients saving significantly on costs through insurance.

Julie Goddard

Julie Goddard

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I want my clients to feel confident and empowered. I believe that emotional regulation is the key to keeping us emotionally grounded and also that to manage your emotions you must allow yourself to feel them first.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tanisha Hughes

Tanisha Hughes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Beckley, WV


“I believe you have to meet people where they are. I believe we all have strengths and I like to focus on those...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ihuoma Udeagha

Ihuoma Udeagha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Virginia


“Dr. Marvelous is a highly accomplished and skilled healthcare professional with a unique combination of expertise in psychiatric and mental health, family practice, and pain management.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Drew Johnson

Drew Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Lewisburg, WV


“I am a low-profile, discrete provider in Lewisburg area, focusing on work with ADHD, Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Chriscia Bane

Chriscia Bane

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Virginia


“I take a holistic and patient-centered approach, which means I consider your physical, emotional, social, and lifestyle factors when creating a personalized treatment plan.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Deacon Farrelly

Deacon Farrelly

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


Hello and congratulations for taking the first and sometimes hardest step of looking for a therapist. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of IN, KY LA, MO, NV, TX, WA and WV. I have the great privilege of working with adolescents and adults seeking assistance in improving their overall mental health and associated challenges. I’ve been in the behavioral health arena for over 40 years and have held numerous direct care and clinical leadership roles in a variety of settings. My joy comes from helping people navigate life's challenges.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Joseph Hughes

Joseph Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


My name is Joe Hughes and I have over 18 years of experience working with people who suffer from mental illness.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melynda Eaton-Mann

Melynda Eaton-Mann

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“My goal is to make it simple, easy and not complicated. I have over 18 years' experience in the Social Work field.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charlotte Whipkey

Charlotte Whipkey

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I have spent my career sitting with people during some of their hardest seasons of life, and I believe deeply in the strength people carry, even when they cannot see it themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Adrianne Clinton

Adrianne Clinton

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I believe therapy is not only about symptom relief—it is about reclaiming agency, voice, and direction.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joshua McClanahan

Joshua McClanahan

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I believe there is no cookie-cutter approach to therapy, so I view each client as a unique individual and work to meet them where they are.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Anna Kelley

Anna Kelley

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I am passionate about helping people transform painful experiences into opportunities for meaningful personal and relational growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joel Pieper

Joel Pieper

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I've been practicing mental health therapy for 7+ years, focusing primarily on helping my clients heal from trauma, and the depression, anxiety, and anger that can come from it.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brooke Lyon

Brooke Lyon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Virginia


“My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood and empowered in your journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimberly Sibley

Kimberly Sibley

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I strive to create an environment where you feel understood, validated, and empowered to heal and grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kerry Tucker

Kerry Tucker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Virginia


“I treat a wide variety of of psychiatric conditions but am particularly passionate about treating children and adolescents, autism spectrum disorder, and bipolar disorder.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rebecca Demary

Rebecca Demary

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I'm a compassionate, open-minded therapist who believes everyone deserves a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christopher Conley

Christopher Conley

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“It is paramount to me to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


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 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Strader

Sarah Strader

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I could not truly help individuals rebuild their lives without anchoring our therapeutic work in faith, God, and the wisdom of a biblical perspective.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Bridget Ehrhart-Bennett

Dr. Bridget Ehrhart-Bennett

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Virginia


“I believe that effective care starts with truly listening and understanding your individual experiences, goals, and concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kathryn Kristol

Kathryn Kristol

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“My approach to therapy is empathetic, non-judgemental, and strengths-based. You will feel comfortable, safe, and validated with my welcoming and approachable manner.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Williams

Jessica Williams

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I am a firm believer that although our mental health can be overwhelming, that we all possess the ability to manage our mental health from fining effective coping skills and processing our thoughts and feelings in a therapeutic setting.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Madison Wright

Madison Wright

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I specialize in EMDR therapy and integrate somatic work, CBT, and attachment-focused approaches to help clients process painful experiences, regulate the nervous system, and shift long-standing patterns.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandi Elsman

Brandi Elsman

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“My approach is warm, accepting and straight forward. I use many treatment modalities, but focus on problem solving collaboratively with my client.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tanya Lilly

Tanya Lilly

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“Clients can expect a non judgemental and genuine environment. I will remain open-minded and empathetic to each person and their unique situation.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Samantha Cline

Samantha Cline

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I believe that seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness - but a powerful act of strength, courage, and self-awareness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Sara Lewis-Stankus

Dr. Sara Lewis-Stankus

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I am a licensed professional counselor with 26 years of professional work experience helping clients become the best version of themselves without judgement!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Traci Kramer

Traci Kramer

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I use an integrative, eclectic, trauma-informed framework that combines evidence-based modalities with warmth, deep respect, and genuine collaboration.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alexander Lewin

Alexander Lewin

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I have a special passion for working with artists and creative professionals as they wrestle with fears, fantasies, depressions, manias, and all the challenges not only of making art but of making a living through art.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Rhonda Parker

Dr. Rhonda Parker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Elkins, WV


I'm a triple board-certified psychiatric and addiction medicine nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders. I bring a laid-back, genuine approach -clients tell me they feel truly heard.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Shelton

Jessica Shelton

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Masters degree in Clinical Counseling and a Bachelors in Psychology and Criminal Justice. I am a Virginia CIT instructor and a clinician vetted through VALEAP. My experience includes post critical incident debriefs and peer support.

My clinical background includes working in emergency behavioral health settings, where I help individuals stabilize during some of life’s most challenging moments.

I have a particular passion for working with individuals impacted by critical incidents, acute stress, adjustment to change, and those navigating anxiety, depression, and overwhelming life stress.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kay McCoy

Kay McCoy

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I provide a safe place, from the comfort of your own home, to share your your thoughts, feelings, fears, and as much of your personal story as you choose.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ruthie Sheets

Ruthie Sheets

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I believe my approach as a counselor is very welcoming and calming. I am authentic, and I encourage my clients to be their authentic selves, as well.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Emily Aust

Emily Aust

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also a ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carrie Hill

Carrie Hill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Virginia


“I work with you, on your team and listen closely to your needs to help develop an individualized treatment plan.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sherry Lord

Sherry Lord

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“My approach to therapy is very solution oriented with many mindful based practices including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, guided meditation, trauma focused therapy, Motivational Enhanced CBT, Internal Family Systems.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mary Harper

Mary Harper

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Virginia


“My goal is not simply symptom reduction, but helping people move from surviving to genuinely thriving.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brianna Parsons

Brianna Parsons

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“Therapy isn't about fixing what's "wrong" with you—it's about understanding what your nervous system carries...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carla Bensie

Carla Bensie

Therapist

Virtual • West Virginia


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in West Virginia

Number of therapists serving West Virginia
There are over 84 therapists in West Virginia accepting new patients.
84+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 92%PTSD
  • 86%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 98%Cigna
  • 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 88%The Health Plan
  • 54%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 1%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 95%Online only
  • 5%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 23%Man
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 40%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 15%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 1%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 95%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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