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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Stamford, CT

Whether you're addressing alcohol use disorder, substance dependence, or behavioral addictions, Headway connects Stamford residents with experienced providers offering personalized treatment plans. Our platform supports your recovery with relapse prevention strategies, coping skills, and ongoing support tailored to your needs.

Melissa Mcweeny

Melissa Mcweeny

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I help women move through fear, self-doubt, and old patterns so they can step into clarity, confidence, and fulfillment — both personally and professionally. Many of my clients are navigating transitions like ending relationships, redefining careers, or growing businesses while trying to protect their mental health. Together, we focus on strengthening self-trust, setting boundaries, and creating a mindset that supports lasting change. As a therapist and mindset coach, I combine evidence-based tools with forward-focused coaching to help you move from awareness to action — and build the confidence to trust yourself again.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amelia Shannon

Dr. Amelia Shannon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor offering virtual therapy in Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. I hold a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision and specialize in working with individuals navigating the impact of childhood maltreatment and trauma, including sexual abuse. I also support women living with autoimmune diseases who are managing the emotional and psychological toll of chronic illness.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amber Edwards

Amber Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am an outgoing, energetic, and motivated, skilled therapist with a passion for working with children, families, adults and communities.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Minor

Kelly Minor

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe you already possess the capacity to solve your problems (I simply provide the clinical tools and the roadmap to get you there).”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marshaniek White

Marshaniek White

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My clinical style is warm, non-judgmental, and structured. I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable discussing sensitive concerns while also receiving organized, goal-oriented treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Janette Pellus

Janette Pellus

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I love to work with those who want to understand the origins of their problems, experiencing life transitions, problems in essential relationships, depression, and childhood trauma or loss.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Megan Alfiere

Megan Alfiere

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental and comforting environment that people look forward to being in.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Arlene Garcia

Arlene Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is to provide a safe space for people to share, process, and build insight about the issues they experience.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cassandra Augustine

Cassandra Augustine

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Danbury, CT


“I listen carefully to your needs and work with you to set up the best treatment plan (whether that's med management, psychotherapy, utilizing CBT techniques, weight management, etc.)”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bianca McClain

Bianca McClain

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I've been in the field working with adults who have mental health and substance use issues for over 12 years.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cameron Stransky

Cameron Stransky

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I offer a safe, non-judgmental, engaging, interactive, and strength-based approach to therapy that is tailored to each client's specific needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandy Tustin

Sandy Tustin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“For 25+ years I have been successfully treating people dealing with a variety of trauma/anxiety/mood disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alyiah Brown

Alyiah Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I’m Alyiah, Licensed Professional Counselor, and I provide therapy that is warm, direct, and actually useful in real life.

I help clients who feel stuck in patterns—overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional burnout, or relationship cycles—and want clarity on how to move differently. My background in psychology and criminology helps me quickly connect patterns so we’re not just talking, we’re understanding and shifting what’s keeping you stuck.

If spirituality is important to you, we can also integrate that into your work in a way that feels aligned and supportive.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Rebecca Addai

Dr. Rebecca Addai

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“I take a collaborative approach, which means we work together to understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools for everyday life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michael Heaven

Michael Heaven

Therapist

Virtual • Manchester, CT


“I'm honored to walk alongside clients as we work together to reduce these burdens, build healthier patterns, and restore people and communities to their inherent strength and greatness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristal Hawthorne

Cristal Hawthorne

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is supportive and compassionate, providing a safe space to explore challenges, gain clarity and build practical skills to live a more balanced life.”
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
Kara Aniballi

Kara Aniballi

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth — rooted in the idea that meaningful change happens when you feel genuinely heard and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alex Rose

Alex Rose

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


As someone who has been both a client and therapist, I encourage you to tell and develop your own story. In my personal and professional life I have witnessed: family struggles, mental illness, substance use, domestic violence, trafficking, and grief; and I am a firm believer that this does not define you. It takes courage to seek support during difficult times, & I want to help empower clients in using their own strengths tp develop skills to foster hope, healing, and resilience.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
William Buller

William Buller

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, direct, and practical. We'll use evidence-based tools like CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care, but always at your pace.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dajha Scott

Dajha Scott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • South Windsor, CT


“My approach to therapy is grounded in connection, collaboration, and trust, creating a supportive space where you feel safe to be fully yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rayon Lennon

Rayon Lennon

Therapist

Virtual • New Haven, CT


Born in Jamaica and raised in New Haven county, Connecticut, Rayon, LCSW, brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and clinical experience to Grow Therapy. A Licensed Clinical Therapist for several years, he has experience utilizing a wide range of therapeutic interventions to help individuals, families and couples. He is skilled in helping clients to address behavioral, mental health and substance use challenges.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Richard Spears

Richard Spears

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in supporting high performers who wrestle with anxiety and the risk of burnout, guiding them toward strategies to regain their equilibrium.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Natori Zaums

Natori Zaums

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process and I am committed to helping you build the tools needed to create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sandra Tatroe

Sandra Tatroe

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I want you to be able to leave even our initial session with at least one adaptive coping mechanism...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gaele Pompee

Gaele Pompee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My passion for this work is deeply personal, shaped by my family's experiences with mental health, which has given me a strong understanding of the emotional challenges individuals and their loved ones face.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Laura Tyson

Laura Tyson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work with teens and adults who are feeling anxious, stressed, depressed, unmotivated. I also work with transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, and lesbian and gay youth and adults.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Taylor Binette

Taylor Binette

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


In my practice, I specialize in providing support for individuals dealing with substance use, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Using evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, person-centered, and humanistic therapy, I offer a compassionate and straightforward environment where clients can explore their experiences.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carly Bendzans

Carly Bendzans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach blends thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy in a warm, collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Devon Tart

Devon Tart

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As a provider I am committed to bringing all of my clinical experience and an open mind to each session to work with every individual in all of their uniqueness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suzette Fagan

Suzette Fagan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am not just here to listen—I am here to help you understand patterns, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful change in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Olivia Cooley

Olivia Cooley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, collaborative, and practical. I want you to feel supported and leave sessions with a clearer understanding of yourself and tools you can use in your day-to-day life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Frances Burrier

Frances Burrier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Newington, CT


I am a doctorate prepared dual diagnosed Family nurse practitioner in Connecticut since 2016 and Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner since 2022. I have extensive experience in management of Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and diagnosis and symptom management of Autism spectrum disorder. I am excited to work with new and diverse individuals. I have a culturally sensitive, humanistic, approach to care. Additionally, I offer evening appointments.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kenneth "Mike" Bibalo

Kenneth "Mike" Bibalo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Niantic, CT


“After 58 years of life—including 25 years in the military—and personal experience with severe trauma, divorce, grief, addiction, and recovery, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to my work.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charlotte Wandell

Charlotte Wandell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


Great to meet you! I believe mental health care is most effective when it is built on a foundation of mutual respect, active listening, and genuine support. In my practice, I specialize in working with adults navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and major life transitions. I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, so I prioritize a relationship where you feel heard not just as a patient, but as a person.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Laura Smith

Laura Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a holistic person-centered approach that validates the place each individual is on his or her recovery journey.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kate Prendergast

Kate Prendergast

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm but direct. I'll meet you where you are, while also helping you gently challenge patterns that may be holding you back.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michael Dutko

Michael Dutko

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Michael helps clients feel understood, regain clarity, and develop practical skills that lead to lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Vitoria Basora

Vitoria Basora

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I personalize each treatment plan for each individual, not based on a one-size-fits-all, robotic, regimen.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nekeisha Hutchinson

Nekeisha Hutchinson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am patient, empathetic, solution oriented and find it fulfilling when partnering with people to achieve growth and success.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Radice

Nicole Radice

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My focus is to help people heal, build a tool box, find their voice, and become aware of their powerful inner strengths.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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