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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Gainesville, FL

Whether you're dealing with alcohol use disorder, substance dependence, or behavioral addiction, Gainesville-based providers on Headway offer personalized treatment plans using proven therapeutic approaches. Our 3,061 licensed providers can help you work toward recovery with compassionate, solution-oriented care available both online and in-person.

Kris Arana

Kris Arana

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“I am a therapist who sees a therapist and knows first hand what it is like to change for the better.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alvin (AJ) Penix

Alvin (AJ) Penix

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“My therapeutic approach is highly adaptable and centered around the needs of my clients, so I am willing and able to meet a wide array of needs with a compassionate, holistic approach.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
David Forest

David Forest

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“My goal is to create a caring and supportive space for you to feel. To feel safe, and seen, and heard.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jennifer Weitzel

Jennifer Weitzel

Psychologist

In-person • 4.1 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“My counseling style is empathic, supportive, and non-judgmental and I can serve as a guide to help you learn new skills and strategies that can help you achieve your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shayce Johnston

Dr. Shayce Johnston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“I aim to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their challenges, grow, and heal.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Burton Burt

Burton Burt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“I have a wealth of experience in alcohol and drug addiction treatment, with a focus on employing a person-centered approach.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Nolan Allen

Nolan Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Newberry, FL


“I have worked with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues treating clients who have struggled with mood instability, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems and career struggles.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pretina Hutchinson

Pretina Hutchinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Starke, FL


“I have been trained and working in the areas of Crisis stabilization intervention and crisis prevention.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Hale

Jennifer Hale

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Ocala, FL


Jennifer Hale is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of healthcare experience. This , in addition to life experience, provides a strong understanding of the connection between physical health, emotional health, stress, trauma and overall functioning. I enjoy working with neurodivergent populations because of personal experience. Neurodivergence offers creativity, sensitivity and unique perspectives.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Emmanuel Appiadu

Emmanuel Appiadu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, FL


“We utilize a holistic and comprehensive approach with individualized care to achieve an optimal level of functioning.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Katrina Brown

Katrina Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL


“I provide an affirming, warm, and empowering setting for you to heal from not just everyday life injuries but also traumatic ones.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kate Prendergast

Kate Prendergast

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“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 3 insurance carriers
Sarah McKee

Sarah McKee

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe healing is not about "fixing" yourself, but about learning to care for yourself with greater compassion and understanding.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dianne Pierce

Dianne Pierce

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel safe enough to be yourself and curious enough to explore the patterns that keep you feeling stuck.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joshua Neri

Joshua Neri

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Having a confidential & non-judgmental space to share is essential in the counseling process & my top priority.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Aubuchon

Jessica Aubuchon

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I help clients deepen self-awareness, release limiting patterns, and reconnect with their authentic selves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Deborah Crocetti

Deborah Crocetti

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I utilize a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Model in addition to ACT and CBT, to help people get their lives back on track and enjoy everyday living once again.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Paola Pawlicki

Paola Pawlicki

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Having navigated my own mental health challenges, I understand firsthand how vulnerable it can feel to seek support.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gloria Hanania

Gloria Hanania

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I create a very open space for clients to share their thoughts and feelings. I believe in creating a nonjudgemental environment...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Juan Martell

Juan Martell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Sessions with me are warm, practical, and free of jargon. You'll leave with tools you can actually use — not just insight, but real strategies for your everyday life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Brittney Pate

Brittney Pate

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I have a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville University. I’ve been at Wekiva Springs Center since 2022, and have experience with patients all over the spectrum from mood disorders, to substance abuse disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and psychotic disorders.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Heatherann Johnson

Heatherann Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in building a collaborative relationship based on trust, open communication, and mutual respect.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amalaky Ramdan

Amalaky Ramdan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal as a therapist is to always meet my client where they are; to provide a space where my client is heard and validated...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
MindKeeps Pllc

MindKeeps Pllc

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kissimmee, FL


“We take a compassionate, personable approach to treatment—guiding, educating, and partnering with clients to improve mental health outcomes and promote self-advocacy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Nikelson Pierre

Dr. Nikelson Pierre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and valued.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dahumy Munoz

Dahumy Munoz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed interventions to address each client's unique needs and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Irene Weiker

Irene Weiker

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Latoya Claxton

Latoya Claxton

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Generous, Dependable, Supportive, Kindhearted, Insightful, assertive, courageous, bold, compassionate

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
David Baldwin

David Baldwin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a straightforward, strengths-focused approach that's collaborative, inquisitive, and down-to-earth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joseph Fattori

Joseph Fattori

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Using a client-centered approach, I emphasize empathy, positive support, and non-judgment in my work.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sasha Nicolle

Sasha Nicolle

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe strongly in everyone being the experts on themselves. I work in a collaborative way with clients, respecting their autonomy while we address their concerns together...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Azat Jones

Azat Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Vero Beach, FL


“I believe that the answers to a person's struggles lie within themselves, and I strive to create a safe environment where they can begin to heal from the underlying core issues that lead to destructive behaviors.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jerrold Jacobson

Jerrold Jacobson

Therapist

Virtual • Arcadia, FL


“I'm looking at you as a person navigating something hard, with all the context, history, and circumstances that go with it.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tammy Jamison

Tammy Jamison

Therapist

Virtual • Tampa, FL


“I use a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR to help you better understand yourself, build healthy coping skills, work through challenges, and make positive changes at your own pace.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ocier Blanco

Ocier Blanco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My biggest strength is creating a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported—without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Rosalind Rogers

Dr. Rosalind Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that these elements are essential in creating a therapeutic alliance that each client can use for his/her own personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Rolande Bellegarde

Dr. Rolande Bellegarde

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based mental health care, specializing in medication management and a collaborative treatment approach.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Taika Semoins

Taika Semoins

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe healing begins when you feel safe enough to be honest about what you are carrying while also building practical tools that help you move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michelle Spangenberg

Michelle Spangenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to therapy is centered around you — your goals, your pace, and your window of tolerance for each session.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tara Levine

Tara Levine

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Therapy with me is real, honest, and focused on helping you actually move forward—not just talk in circles.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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