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

Headway connects Tallahassee residents with 2,896 licensed providers experienced in addiction recovery, offering evidence-based modalities like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction. Sessions are available virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling, and most patients save 75% on care through insurance coverage.

Alicia Anderson

Alicia Anderson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My style is collaborative, down-to-earth, and nonjudgmental. I treat individuals experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Mood & Sleep disorders, Stress, PTSD, ADHD, Addiction and Life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Thomas Kauffmann

Thomas Kauffmann

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


My name is Tom Kauffmann and I am a licensed clinical social worker with ten years experience. I was awarded a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Utah in 2015, where I attended classes on their campus in Salt Lake City. I also graduated from a one year licensed alcohol and drug counseling program (LADC) in 2013 at the same university prior to getting my Master's degree. I specialize in using cognitive behavioral techniques and strategies to help folks investigate how they think about things.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Xavier Berrios Aponte

Xavier Berrios Aponte

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I combine evidence-based medication management with therapeutic guidance to help you not only feel better, but function better in your daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christine Van Basten

Christine Van Basten

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wellington, FL


“It is possible to create effective, long-lasting coping skills to live the life you want to live and experience the power to heal now.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Janelle Prescott

Janelle Prescott

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Addictions Professional with over 20 years of experience in both military and civilian settings.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rosy Ramirez

Rosy Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'm known for creating a calm, empathetic space where you can lower your defenses and feel truly supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Wendina Eyma

Wendina Eyma

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My promise to you is to provide a safe, compassionate, and respectful space where you can heal, grow, and ultimately, empower yourself to create the life you want.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Petry

Nicole Petry

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am passionate about helping clients reclaim their lives — rebuilding self-confidence, motivation, purpose, and greater freedom and fulfillment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mark Gagnon

Mark Gagnon

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a very interactive clinician. I am not a therapist who sits back and just says, "That's interesting."”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephanie Straeter

Dr. Stephanie Straeter

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“Specifically, you will learn how and when to use strategies to manage stress, emotions, self-destructive behaviors, impulses and habits.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Tiffany Sicard

Tiffany Sicard

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a safe therapeutic environment where clients can process challenges, gain insight, and work toward feeling more balanced, fulfilled, and emotionally resilient.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adam Sanders

Adam Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is direct, creative, and occasionally humorous, helping sessions feel genuine and approachable while still focused on growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Pierrot Badio

Pierrot Badio

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in helping clients of all ages with mental health issues achieve better outcomes by developing individualized treatment plans in a holistic and centered approach to care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Natalia German

Natalia German

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Naples, FL


“As a spouse of a first responder, I specialize in offering therapeutic support to first responders in Florida and their families.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Felhofer

Amanda Felhofer

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I use evidence-based techniques for anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation, while keeping the process flexible and personalized.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alissa Anaya

Alissa Anaya

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I use evidenced-based, gold star therapy approaches to help you stop self-defeating behavior and begin to release lingering doubts.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Leah Armstrong

Leah Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual • Ave Maria, FL


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. I specialize in treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, using evidence-based approaches like motivational interviewing and individualized treatment planning. My experience includes facilitating group therapy and working with diverse adult populations in recovery. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and empowered to make positive changes.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katalin Hanana

Katalin Hanana

Therapist

Virtual • Hollywood, FL


“My goal is to create a safe nonjudgemental environment during our sessions so that together we can create treatment plan goals that will help you get through whatever you may be going through.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Susan Thompson

Susan Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Vero Beach, FL


“My passion is creating a safe and welcoming space where you can feel understood, discover your strengths, and begin building the life you want.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Dr. Abdul Nadeem

Dr. Abdul Nadeem

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • Sarasota, FL


Hi there, I'm Dr. Nadeem, a Board Certified Psychiatrist. I was trained at Ivy League and prestigious institutions, completing my residency at Cornell University and my fellowship at Brown University. Over the years, I've cared for patients across a wide range of settings including inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison psychiatry, and more recently as a tele-health Psychiatrist. I've also had the privilege of teaching medical students along the way, which deepened my belief that truly good psychiatric care starts with truly listening.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Herron

Jessica Herron

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


Mental health is apart of us all! Jessica Herron is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She started her career as a registered nurse on a progressive coronary unit at age of 21, where she learned mental health is at the core of healing. She obtained her masters degree in 2010, specializing in psychiatric care. She has worked many diverse areas: community, inpatient, crisis, dual diagnosis, detox, emergency room; from children to geriatic and dementia related behaviors. Her passion is to lesson the stigma associated with mental health across the lifespan and normalize a bad day. When she is not serving her community, she enjoys time with her husband and 2 young children; the youngest a heart transplant warrior and indulging in a decadent cupcake.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Olivia Elmann

Olivia Elmann

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I take a practical, integrative, and direct approach to therapy, focusing on helping you make meaningful progress in a way that feels grounded and applicable to your daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jean-Michael Bouciquot

Jean-Michael Bouciquot

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am committed to providing a safe nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their feelings and learn about the issues they are dealing with...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lukose Jacob

Lukose Jacob

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Together, we will explore the issues in your life, draw upon your strengths, and help you learn new skills to empower you to make healthy choices and achieve the results you seek.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sheyla Magarino

Sheyla Magarino

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


I am a bilingual Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, patient-centered mental health care in both English and Spanish. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. I believe mental health care should be collaborative, and I work closely with each person to understand their unique experiences, challenges, and goals.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Uma Durairaj

Uma Durairaj

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


Welcome! Taking the first step toward mental wellness takes courage, and I am here to support you in a safe, non-judgmental space. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I believe in a holistic, compassionate, collaborative, and patient-centered approach to care. My goal is to build trust and develop a strong therapeutic relationship with you. By considering your physical health, lifestyle, and social factors alongside your mental health, we can work together to achieve your long-term well-being. You deserve to feel empowered, understood, and supported throughout your entire journey.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Jose Gonzalez-Soto

Dr. Jose Gonzalez-Soto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“Healing is about reclaiming and reintegrating the parts of ourselves that have been silenced, fragmented, or exiled by trauma, stigma, or life's disruptions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aylen Pascual Perez

Aylen Pascual Perez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


Hello and welcome. I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in family medicine and several years of experience providing compassionate, patient-centered care. My journey into mental health grew from a deep desire to better support individuals not only physically, but emotionally and psychologically as well. I believe that true wellness comes from addressing the whole person.

I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and supported but this is that place...

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brad Kerschensteiner

Brad Kerschensteiner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Miami Beach, FL


“My approach is practical, and compassionate, creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can be open and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ronaldys Paez

Ronaldys Paez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I believe mental health care goes beyond managing symptoms; it's about understanding your unique experiences, validating your feelings, and providing compassionate support every step of the way.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Adams

Stephanie Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in the power of evidence-based therapies to help my clients navigate their journey towards healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Zakia Frederick

Zakia Frederick

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and involved in your treatment decisions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Angeanette Nixon

Dr. Angeanette Nixon

Psychologist

Virtual • Hollywood, FL


“I strive to create a welcoming and supportive space where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered in their journey toward healing and growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christopher Mahoney

Christopher Mahoney

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to create a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, where clients can build awareness and identify strategies to have a better quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Clairsena Saingilus

Clairsena Saingilus

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


Hello! I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. My approach is rooted in the belief that mental wellness is a collaborative journey, and I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard.

Areas of Specialization While I work with a wide range of mental health concerns, I have particular expertise in:

  • Anxiety & Mood Disorders: Helping clients manage depression, panic, and generalized anxiety.
  • ADHD Management: Providing comprehensive evaluations and personalized strategies for focus and productivity.
  • Trauma-Informed Care: Supporting individuals navigating the long-term effects of difficult life experiences.
  • Medication Management: Using a "less is more" philosophy to find the most effective pharmacological support when needed, always paired with supportive therapy.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mary Arnold

Mary Arnold

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My specialty is mindfulness and spirituality. Most think of spirituality as religion, but it is far different.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amy Riche

Amy Riche

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My approach combines medication management with other holistic practices like lifestyle support, nutrition, and stress management...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
C Stopford

C Stopford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stuart, FL


“Karen believes lasting recovery and personal growth are made possible by practicing self-compassion, identifying core values, and building on inner resiliency.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Nicole Sutton

Nicole Sutton

Therapist

Virtual • Navarre, FL


“I believe healing doesn't have to be heavy all the time—and that even the hardest work can come with moments of lightness and relief.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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