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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Thornton, CO

Headway connects Thornton residents with 1,163 licensed providers experienced in evidence-based addiction treatment, including CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction approaches. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexible scheduling, often available within days, while working with your insurance to keep costs manageable.

Francisca Mix

Francisca Mix

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, creative, and compassionate. I work to provide opportunities to embrace current skills while learning new strategies to create a life of choice.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Alberti

Kathryn Alberti

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach is direct, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I focus on creating an emotionally safe space where you can talk openly about the hard things.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Karli Wiedeman

Karli Wiedeman

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My role is to be a compassionate guide through the process of therapy... to deconstruct narratives that keep you from experiencing your worth in this world.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amanda Bushek

Amanda Bushek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Steamboat Springs, CO


I specialize in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, a practical and modern approach that helps you

move forward instead of getting stuck in the past. If you’ve tried therapy before and felt it missed

the mark, or if you’re hesitant to begin, my style is supportive, goal-oriented, and centered

around real progress. Together, we’ll focus on what’s already working, build on your strengths,

and create meaningful steps toward lasting change.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexander Gutterman

Alexander Gutterman

Therapist

Virtual • Carbondale, CO


Hello! I approach therapy with a focus on unconscious patterns which have been shaping my clients' experiences. It is an adventure we take together. When appropriate, I draw from a rich experience in philosophy and the arts to deepen the rapport. My personal experience with recovery from depression and addiction factor in as well.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michelle Doll

Michelle Doll

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“As the therapeutic relationship is one of the primary factors of successful therapy, I strive to create a respectful, caring, genuine and collaborative experience...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elissa Harrington

Elissa Harrington

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alamosa, CO


“I utilize a client-centered, solution-focused approach, incorporating techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Frances Beacom

Frances Beacom

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hayden, CO


“My approach is very warm. I don't believe therapy has to feel serious and stuff; it can be a place of comfort and even enjoyment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Seigel

Anna Seigel

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and down to earth. I take a whole person view and pay attention to how relationships, environment, and everyday demands affect how you are feeling.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Hiatt

Rachel Hiatt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Denver, CO


“I believe in a tailored approach to mental health care, ensuring that each treatment plan is uniquely suited to the individual.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Richard Champion

Richard Champion

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


With an extensive background spanning the full continuum of care—from outpatient services to long-term inpatient mental health—I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals across a vast spectrum of life experiences. My professional journey has been shaped by the guidance of exceptional mentors and supervisors who have instilled in me a commitment to continuous growth as a provider.

I have had the privilege of serving a wide range of populations, including:

  • Adolescent mothers and youth in the foster care system
  • Individuals within youth corrections
  • Military veterans and those navigating the complexities of post-service life
  • Survivors of domestic violence in recovery
  • The geriatric population and adults navigating significant life transitions

I believe that true healing and growth begin with authenticity. Long before it became a trending term, I sought to show up as my authentic self in every room—whether presenting to a leadership team in a government agency or sitting one-on-one with a client late into the evening.

My style is rooted in transparency. I recognize my own strengths and deficits, a practice that keeps me grounded and humble while giving me the confidence to face life’s most daunting challenges alongside my clients. I don’t believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach; instead, I meet my clients exactly where they are, viewing them as the true experts of their own lives.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amelia Blanchette

Amelia Blanchette

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Building strong therapeutic relationships is a cornerstone of my practice. I believe in the power of interpersonal connection and strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bea Burger

Bea Burger

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado Springs, CO


“I take a thoughtful, conservative approach to medication management and often work in partnership with therapists to ensure well-rounded care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Liam Bunyan

Liam Bunyan

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I believe many people come to therapy not because they are broken, but because the coping strategies that once helped them survive no longer support the life they want to build.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmin Portillo

Jasmin Portillo

Therapist

Virtual • Longmont, CO


“I take a caring and accepting approach, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for all of my clients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Whitney Nasse

Whitney Nasse

Psychologist

Virtual • Colorado


“I work with individuals and couples who are navigating substance use, relational challenges, identity exploration, and life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jenilee Hopkins

Jenilee Hopkins

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I'm a passionate therapist who believes that healing begins in a space of safety, compassion, and genuine connection.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alec Wurzbacher

Alec Wurzbacher

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My goal is to provide a grounded, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, gain clarity, and begin building tools that actually work in your daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Lundy

Kathryn Lundy

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I started my career in law enforcement and have a specialty in treating first responders struggling with trauma.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Deneice Wickens

Dr. Deneice Wickens

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“Together, we'll build a treatment plan as unique as you are, drawing on CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic techniques to unlock lasting insight and resilience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teresia Gitau

Teresia Gitau

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“I believe healing happens when you feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment, so I work to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chelsea Steck

Chelsea Steck

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Durango, CO


Are you overwhelmed by the stress and chaos life can bring and don't know where to start? Maybe your alcohol or drug use is negatively impacting your life. Are you wanting support for recent or past trauma? Maybe, you simply want to become a better version of yourself and want someone to help guide you. My name is Chelsea and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in the state of Colorado.

My experience includes working at a domestic violence shelter, a college counseling center, a county jail, and outpatient treatment center. I recently helped create an Intensive Outpatient Program for Substance Use Disorders, the highest level of care in Southwest Colorado. My top treatment interests include Drug and Alcohol Abuse or Substance Use Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, ADD & ADHD, Trauma & PTSD, life transitions, work & school stress, and burnout.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lara Wisdom

Lara Wisdom

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I believe that we all reach places in our lives where we are learning, unlearning and possibly relearning the existential areas of: who am I, what do I want, and what are my barriers & blind spots?”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carolyn Riviere

Carolyn Riviere

Therapist

Virtual • Englewood, CO


“My aim is to hold a warm, safe, and highly practical therapeutic space where individuals, couples, and families can heal, strengthen attachment, and create lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Greenwood Village, CO


“He believes that collaborative care, where patients actively participate in their treatment plans, yields the best outcomes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Ugochi Irikannu

Dr. Ugochi Irikannu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“My clinical expertise and personal experiences with mental health challenges have shaped my practice style.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Mary Sturgis

Mary Sturgis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado Springs, CO


“My goal is to support you in all areas of your life and meet you where you are on your mental health journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Moreno

Melissa Moreno

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“With over 20 years of training and experience in DBT, I guide clients in developing skills they can carry into daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cassie Gabriel

Cassie Gabriel

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I utilize a variety of modalities in the therapeutic work including ABFT attachment based family theory, trauma informed practices, IFS Internal Family Systems, DBT, ACT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, creative art therapy, and other holistic...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katelyn Rusk

Katelyn Rusk

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I'm a solution-focused therapist who specializes in mental health and addiction, and I'm an LGBTQ+ affirming provider who welcomes people of all identities and backgrounds.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Pressey

Jennifer Pressey

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Hi! As a licensed professional counselor my priority is assisting you on your own journey. I want you to find your path and life your life to the fullest. Realizing you need assistance in your journey is the next step of growth on your path. I have been practicing for 4 years now and love working with clients who are ready to grow in their journey.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Travis Litz

Travis Litz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach is collaborative and supportive — we'll explore what's going on together and find treatment options that fit your goals and lifestyle.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Julia Glaser

Julia Glaser

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I have extensive experience in EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), dissociative disorders, and trauma-focused care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katie Ford

Katie Ford

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Katie is a trauma therapist in private practice for over 20 years... with a specialty in suicide and self injury.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Glen Mears

Glen Mears

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I provide a steady hand to help you find your footing. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are—whether you're addressing anger, navigating caregiving stress, or exploring your sexual identity—with the respect and clarity you deserve.”
Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Francie Blair

Francie Blair

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I’m Francie Blair, an LCSW who works from a trauma-informed, strengths-based lens. I support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, family rupture, grief, and difficult life transitions. I center safety, connection, and empowerment, helping clients build tools to regulate their nervous system, understand their patterns, and move toward healthier relationships—with themselves and the people they care about.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Estee Schwartz

Estee Schwartz

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Hello and welcome!

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 25 years of counseling experience. I am a firm believer that with support and guidance, we can find all the answers within ourselves.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Micah Bolden

Micah Bolden

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach is direct but supportive, real but compassionate. We'll focus on actual progress—not just talking in circles—so you can start moving toward the life you want.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bruce Heany

Bruce Heany

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I'm a gentle and insightful therapist with an approach that is effective, impacting, and can help you bring about change and transformation in your life and relationships

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tim Plucinsky

Tim Plucinsky

Therapist

Virtual • Greenwood Village, CO


“I do therapy differently. You lead the way—I provide the roadmap. Using a blend of CBT, ACT, DBT, and experiential practices, I help you find solutions that actually work.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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