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

Whether you're navigating alcohol use disorder, substance dependence, or behavioral addictions, Headway's Valrico-based providers offer personalized recovery support through modalities like 12-step facilitation, SMART Recovery, and DBT skills. Many clients save significantly on sessions through insurance coordination, with some paying as low as $0 per visit.

Quinton Clawson

Quinton Clawson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lakeland, FL


“I seek to help my clients share their stories in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe environment so that they can process their experiences and find a path to a brighter future.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Williams

Megan Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Land O' Lakes, FL


“I believe therapy should be a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Kathy Thompson

Dr. Kathy Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lutz, FL


“Dr. Thompson prefers to collaborate with each individual client in identifying and achieving goals after establishing a trusting relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alyssia Beckner

Alyssia Beckner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lakeland, FL


I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years and have been counseling for four years. I became a counselor because I genuinely care about what happens to others and I want to help them through tough times. I have a passion for working with the LGBT+, ENM/Polyamorous, minority, and Kink communities. I am proficient in helping with issues related to trauma. I especially love to help empower the oppressed and the people who are made to feel "less than."

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Courtney Del Rosario

Courtney Del Rosario

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lutz, FL


“My approach is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and evidence-based practices. I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and empowering.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicholas Joyce

Dr. Nicholas Joyce

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Lutz, FL


“We will set a goal for what you want out of therapy and use scientifically validated treatments to help you obtain that goal.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jacob Stick

Jacob Stick

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Wesley Chapel, FL


I am a warm and empathetic individual that has specialties in addiction, men's issues, and grief. I have a Master in Mental Health from Keiser University and have been working in my specialties for the last 5 years.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lori Kalaaukahi

Lori Kalaaukahi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Zephyrhills, FL


“As a military veteran I am familiar with military culture which includes being culturally competent to a wide variety of beliefs and struggles.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Brittani Munchel

Dr. Brittani Munchel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Lakeland, FL


“I strive to help you find balance and peace within yourself, overcome life obstacles, and develop tools to move forward in your life on your terms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michal Fyda

Michal Fyda

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Odessa, FL


“I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in psychiatry, counseling, and substance use care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Davison

John Davison

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Land O' Lakes, FL


“I strive to ensure each session builds not just understanding—but also the confidence and strength to move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shabana Churruca

Shabana Churruca

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Wesley Chapel, FL


“I utilize evidence based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and/or motivational enhancement to assist clients in understanding how their thinking may contribute to maladaptive patterns.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lonnie Foster

Lonnie Foster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Wesley Chapel, FL


“After a therapy session with me, my clients should expect either one of two things: to walk away feeling empowered or more enlightened by the experience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Andrea Taylor

Andrea Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Tampa, FL


“Depending on a client's needs, I pull from several therapeutic modalities including Solution-Focused therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Exposure response Prevention Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Problem-Solving Models,...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melody Higgins

Melody Higgins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Oldsmar, FL


“I believe in creating a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shelley Edwards

Shelley Edwards

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Tampa, FL


“My conversational style, paired with a thoughtful dose of directness, ensures that you feel both comfortable and motivated to achieve your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Daniel Laukaitis

Daniel Laukaitis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“I use a direct approach that combines, EMDR, talk therapy, addictions work, Gestault and role play to work through immediate problems and dig into deeper causes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jillian Wade

Jillian Wade

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Land O' Lakes, FL


“I will meet you where you are emotionally. If you want to dive in fine and if you want to take your time thats okay too.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marisol Shelton

Marisol Shelton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“I specialize in psychiatric medication management and understand that finding the right balance is a delicate process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Patricia Ellingham

Patricia Ellingham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Pinellas Park, FL


I am an honest and compassionate therapist with a direct approach to therapy. I believe therapy works best when communication is open, clear, and collaborative. I encourage curiosity, openness, and personal growth, and I aim to empower clients to take an active role in their healing and decision-making process.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Katie Hancock

Katie Hancock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Clearwater, FL


I offers a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic experience grounded in genuine connection and collaboration. I work with adolescents and adults, and I am especially passionate about supporting you in deepening self-understanding, fostering harmony within yourself and in your relationships, and building a life that reflects your values and sense of purpose. I bring experience from many years of working in multiple levels of dual-diagnosis care. I have been a registered yoga teacher for 10 years, and enjoy incorporating mind–body practices into therapeutic work.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Joshua Goldman

Joshua Goldman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“I will empower you to identify and achieve your goals through a humanistic approach tailored to your needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sherry Westfall

Sherry Westfall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Land O' Lakes, FL


“I find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to be affective for my clients. This type of therapy includes techniques that are solution-focused, motivational, strength-based, and mindful.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Maynor Arriaga

Maynor Arriaga

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to grow without feeling judged or pathologized.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lauren Brewerton

Lauren Brewerton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Tampa, FL


“I believe that my clients are the experts in their lives and I help to empower them to heal and grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Dickson

Amy Dickson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clearwater, FL


Drawing from twenty years of experience in education and principal of therapeutic schools, I have developed the art of conflict resolution with reticent learners, with parents, with couples and individuals. I have the skillset to support people and transform their perceptions of self to cope with communication issues, anger, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma. My empathetic approach offers people to find positive and creative techniques. I am highly gifted in working to establish and enhance relationships between parent and child/husband and wife using conflict resolution to create opportunities. As a clinician of almost ten years, I interact exceedingly well with individuals and couples to support positive communication and achieve personal growth whether it be in a marriage, parenting/school skills, or within oneself. My understanding, compassion, and acceptance of people when they enter therapy create a safe and trusting environment to unpack problems and develop strategies that enhance well-being, stability, and alternative perspectives on how to address struggles/conflicts.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chella Sykes

Chella Sykes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clearwater, FL


“My approach is strength based and collaborative. I believe healing happens in safe, attuned connection.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nathaniel Johnston

Nathaniel Johnston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Largo, FL


“I work from a structured, intentional, and evidence-informed approach, with the belief that therapy should be both supportive and active.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Derek Kee-Haynes

Derek Kee-Haynes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gulfport, FL


“I am a Master-level Certified Addiction Professional and trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), offering evidence-informed approaches to trauma resolution and emotional healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mirtha Alvarez Acevedo

Mirtha Alvarez Acevedo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Winter Haven, FL


A Florida and Polk County native, Mirtha is a graduate of Frostproof High School. She is board certified as both a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and an Autonomous Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She earned a Bachelor's of Nursing from Polk State and a Master's of Nursing from USF. In 2023 Mirtha earned a Post Master's Certification in Psychiatry from Florida Atlantic University. However, her journey as a mental health provider began in 2020 when she became certified through the Academy of Christian Counseling, as a mental health coach. Then in January of 2025 she became an active member of the Order of Saint Luke (OSL) a healing ministry.

Mirtha has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her passion is caring for individuals struggling with mental health issues. She has been volunteering with the youth in her community for over 7 years and also has experience working in a domestic violence shelter with victims of trauma.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Evan Donin

Evan Donin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Palm Harbor, FL


“I specialize in treating a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, insomnia, alcohol and tobacco dependence, chronic pain, bipolar II disorder, and individuals on the autism spectrum.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. David Alexander

Dr. David Alexander

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Land O' Lakes, FL


“I am the kind of clinician who takes the extra time not only to help you feel safe in the therapeutic space we will be constructing together, but who will also challenge you to stretch beyond your comfort zone.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Saundra Sheppard

Saundra Sheppard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“What I offer is a non-judgmental environment for all to work through their problems using talk therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Birtcher

Lauren Birtcher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Oldsmar, FL


I graduated with honors from National Louis University with my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I received a bachelor’s degree in Special Education in 2013 from Walsh University in Ohio. I taught children with varying exceptionalities and learning differences for five years. I have over ten years of experience working with children and adults with autism, ADHD, and various learning disabilities.

I utilize interventions of various approaches to best assist my clients in accomplishing their individual goals. These approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I am also a certified yoga teacher.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Adams

Dr. Michael Adams

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • Clearwater, FL


“I am board-certified in Psychiatry and fellowship-trained in Addiction Psychiatry. This advanced training gives me specialized expertise in treating substance use disorders...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Jeannie Bertoli

Dr. Jeannie Bertoli

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


Hello and welcome!

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years experience, I believe our relationships are central and vital to our happiness - they can enrich us, and/or bring us pain.

I help couples work through major life issues, decide if they want to stay together, and enact that decision with respect for each person. We dig deep and have the difficult conversations in a safe environment.

All relationships are embraced and affirmed.

Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
John Choquette

John Choquette

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • WACHEE, FL


“I aim to empower my clients to develop the ability to reframe and change their thinking to aid in increasing emotional wellness...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elia Ayuso

Elia Ayuso

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kissimmee, FL


“I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with clarity and confidence.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sharon Yorke

Sharon Yorke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winter Garden, FL


“I often take a strength-based approach allowing individuals to feel empowered and recognize their full potential.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Vernon Randall

Vernon Randall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Miami, FL


Hello, my name if Vernon Randall. My goal is to partner with you to create the life puzzle you desire; identify areas in your life that creates gaps in your puzzle; and providing you the tools to fill those gaps to create the best version of you possible.

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

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