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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.

Nicholas Ahern

Nicholas Ahern

Therapist

Virtual • Danbury, CT


I have extensive experience in community mental health and private practice settings working with teens and adults. I received my Masters of Science in Psychology from Johnson & Wales University. I am licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aaron Krikorian

Aaron Krikorian

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to support deep, lasting change by working through underlying issues that shape current patterns and experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
MJ Jacquot

MJ Jacquot

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach encompasses a variety of evidenced based interventions and my goal is to help identify and nourish strengths, to reframe situations, thoughts or feelings that have previously caused suffering, and to explore meaning and purpose.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Olaciregui

Daniel Olaciregui

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


My name is Daniel OIaciregui M.S. , LMHC. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I have been working as a therapist since 2017. I have the pleasure of working with a wide variety of clients. I have been working with a diverse client base. I utilize these approaches with my clients to help address and manage their needs. I believe it is essential to creating a partnership with clients to maximize success.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Direct
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alexander Osterman

Alexander Osterman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“By blending Stoic principles with modern therapeutic techniques, I help clients develop a robust mental framework to face adversities and cultivate inner strength and tranquility.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brittany Muldowney

Brittany Muldowney

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Simple Intentions Counseling LLC looks for client's that are insightful, curious, and ready to explore the deeper layers of their emotional life. They may be struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship patterns, or a persistent feeling of being “stuck.” They want clarity, self-acceptance, and tools to manage their emotions — but more than that, they want to understand why they feel the way they do. They’re not afraid to be challenged and are open to connecting their current struggles with earlier life experiences. They want lasting change, not quick fixes — and they’re ready to do the work.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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
David Ellis

David Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have worked for over 30 years in the mental health field. My professional experience includes working with adults, couples, families, and armed services members.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Daniel Kaplin

Dr. Daniel Kaplin

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I trust that you have the strength, resources, and the capacity within you to overcome your life challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Janet Nelson

Janet Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a California, Connecticut, and South Dakota licensed therapist who is trained in EMDR and specializes in treating trauma.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Teran

Jennifer Teran

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have an easy-going style. I use a lot of humor, and have an eclectic way of viewing the problems of this world.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cynthia Cifuentes

Cynthia Cifuentes

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As a therapist, one of my main focuses is to highlight my client's strengths. I believe all individuals are capable of change and progress.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kerry Litke

Kerry Litke

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 16 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Throughout my career, I have worked in community mental health and held leadership roles overseeing outpatient mental health programs.

I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, infertility, women’s issues, and life transitions. I believe that while our experiences shape us, they do not have to define us. I am trained EMDR and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and tailor treatment to each person’s unique needs and goals.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eileen Schmidt

Eileen Schmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I blend elements from different approaches and tailor the treatment of my clients according to their needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alisha Adebayo

Alisha Adebayo

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“I believe strongly in meeting you where you are. Even if it is a place you have never opened the doors for another.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Jeffrey Levine

Dr. Jeffrey Levine

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to treatment goes far beyond talk therapy... a much deeper analysis and a quicker access of the issues that need to be attended to.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kelly McIntyre

Kelly McIntyre

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal as a provider is to ensure my clients walk way feeling more centered and heard with a new set of coping skills they are able to utilize as needed in their everyday lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sheryl Apicella

Sheryl Apicella

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help you feel comfortable, understood, and supported while we begin building a plan tailored to your needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Women's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rachel Erpelding

Rachel Erpelding

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years experience helping people navigate life's challenges. As an empathetic and person-centered therapist, I work with adults living with anxiety, depression, substance use and trauma.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Emil Pauling

Emil Pauling

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Emil Pauling has 16 years of experience treating adolescents, young adults, adults, and families with varied challenges. Emil takes a holistic, strength-based approach to empower clients to meet their goals. Emil also has 34 years of combined experience in teaching, crisis intervention, and facilitating therapeutic and music programs. Life has its challenges. Finding joy in exploring your interests like music and humor can create a nice balance.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kari Jones

Kari Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Kari, a clinician with over 20 years of experience working with individuals who are ready for change, want to discover themselves, overcome barriers and achieve stability and resilience. I believe you are the expert of your life and I am here to help guide you along your journey to self-awareness, provide practical tools to assist with obtaining and maintaining your mental health goals and celebrating your successes along the way.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joyce Garcia

Joyce Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe people change not by being "fixed," but by feeling genuinely understood and gaining insight into the "why" behind their reactions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Rochelle Dorney

Dr. Rochelle Dorney

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My sessions will focus on teaching practical tools to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and feeling understood and less alone.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Keona Wright

Keona Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As your therapist, my goal is creating a warm and trusting therapeutic environment. To hold space for your pains, experiences, traumas, and joys.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lee Girion

Lee Girion

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As a person in long-term recovery, I understand the importance of rediscovering what makes life worth living.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Liximag Rodriguez Rivera

Liximag Rodriguez Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a warm, collaborative approach to therapy and tailor treatment to each client's unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tiffany Thompson

Tiffany Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I integrate evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, cognitive and insight-oriented work, and practical skills when helpful.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Malaika Small

Malaika Small

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My practice centers women of color and BIPOC communities, with a focus on life transitions, career challenges, generational trauma, workplace stress, and interpersonal relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Benjamin Gatliff

Benjamin Gatliff

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My therapeutic style is approachable, humorous, and open-minded, tailored to meet individual client needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Margot Ring

Margot Ring

Therapist

Virtual • Fairfield, CT


“This world is a stressful, anxiety-provoking and often depressing place to be... it's no wonder we all struggle.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yvonne Burke

Yvonne Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is to help the client go at their own pace but also help encourage them to make positive changes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lauren Baker

Lauren Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Most of us haven’t made it through life without a few bruises. Sometimes we lose touch with ourselves along the way, shaped by what we’ve been through and the weight of those experiences.

That doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. It means you adapted. Sometimes beautifully. Sometimes painfully. Often both.

Therapy is a space to slow down, get curious, and gently begin untangling what you’ve been carrying. Together, we can explore your story with compassion, reconnect with who you are beneath old patterns, and move toward a way of living that feels more aligned, grounded, and authentic.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Elbert Ken Shell

Dr. Elbert Ken Shell

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe you have the skills and that you may need some help reconnecting with the gifts of your story.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jay Souza-Erlandson

Jay Souza-Erlandson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in working with adults who have experienced betrayal trauma, including those in the LGBTQ+ community who have faced rejection or violence during their coming-out process, as well as military service members and veterans coping with...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ranique Bell

Ranique Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi, I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor–Diagnostic (LMHC-D) and CASAC with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work with adults and adolescents facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, personality concerns, substance use, and life stress. My approach is warm, supportive, and practical. I use tools from CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to help you better understand yourself and make real, lasting changes. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to move forward.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aretha Foster

Aretha Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Aretha creates a safe, supportive space where clients can build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Nelson

Kimberly Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My work blends clinical expertise with a warm, accepting stye, creating a supportive, safe, nonjudgemental space for validation and change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Meredith Dietrich

Meredith Dietrich

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I offer a multifaceted approach that caters to the individual. Just like there is no one person that's exactly like another, no one session will be exactly the same either.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lauren Kuhnel

Lauren Kuhnel

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I combine a psychodynamic approach with other therapeutic techniques to address your unique needs, utilizing evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused and mindfulness techniques.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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