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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Watkinsville, GA

Struggling with substance use or behavioral addiction in Watkinsville? Headway's network of 767 providers offers personalized support using modalities including 12-step facilitation, SMART Recovery, and DBT skills. Free intake consultations are available, with many sessions covered by insurance to help you focus on recovery.

Andy Simon

Andy Simon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Watkinsville, GA


“I believe in taking a strengths based approach that empowers the client to make changes at their own pace.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sally Arrey

Sally Arrey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Athens, GA


“A first session with Sally Arrey, APRN, PMHNP‐BC, is designed to be welcoming, thorough, and centered on understanding the whole person.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cheran Bodry

Cheran Bodry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • Athens, GA


“Cheran's approach to therapy is warm and holistic, looking at life design and how we can work together to move towards healing, cohesion, and joy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Shannon Bowles

Dr. Shannon Bowles

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6.8 mi away • Athens, GA


“My approach emphasizes developing insight into patterns that emerge within relationships and understanding how emotional experiences shape current functioning.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
McCall Coker

McCall Coker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.9 mi away • Athens, GA


“I believe it is extremely brave to be curious about change, newness, and unearthing the past but being authentic is one of the driving forces of healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcia Warmkessel

Marcia Warmkessel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Winterville, GA


“I strive in each session to provide you with a take-away; that is a specific tool in managing thoughts and increasing your self-awareness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Nadine Williams

Nadine Williams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Winder, GA


“I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and respected.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ernest Prow

Ernest Prow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Eastanollee, GA


“I try to create a close relationship where walls of defense are taken down and there is a sense of safety within the room.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Stephanie Abel

Stephanie Abel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Loganville, GA


“She is committed to creating a supportive, respectful space where clients feel heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Randell Morgan

Randell Morgan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monticello, GA


“I am a licensed professional counselor and addictions specialist with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Neil Monette

Dr. Neil Monette

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alpharetta, GA


“I use an eclectic approach, which allows me to utilize several different types of therapy to create a custom treatment plan for each individual client's personal needs and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nona Ghazban

Nona Ghazban

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Roswell, GA


“I strongly believe that effective therapy is a two way street. It takes a cooperative effort by both the person receiving therapy and the therapist.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Valencia Covington

Valencia Covington

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Roswell, GA


“My goal is to join you and your family on your journey to mental wholeness. To live the best life possible.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Chine

Gloria Chine

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Jonesboro, GA


“I am an experienced board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 10 years of mental health experience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Chidimma Nzoiwu

Chidimma Nzoiwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Marietta, GA


“I use the care approach that focuses on human aspects of care. This involves on how the words used and the non-verbal cues and responses are vitally important in creating encounters that are satisfying and enabling.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Idorenyin Nsentip

Idorenyin Nsentip

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy should feel like a partnership. Together, we'll explore what's been weighing on you, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded and confident.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Liz Gallaspy

Liz Gallaspy

Therapist

Virtual • Union City, GA


“My goal is to create a nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lucia Adebesin

Lucia Adebesin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that effective mental health care begins with listening and creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals feel heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Terrie Allen

Dr. Terrie Allen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverdale, GA


“Each session we will unpack from current and past life behaviors in order to build a better outlook and develop stronger tactics towards healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mark Beach

Mark Beach

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that therapy is a journey. There are paths that need to be explored in order to find wounds that need healing...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Peters

Stephanie Peters

Therapist

Virtual • Macon, GA


“Having a session with me should never feel like you are in a "therapy session." It will feel more like you are simply having a conversation with a good friend or close family in a safe environment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shaqueena Baker

Shaqueena Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My style is very much person-centered, which for me, means I go with the flow in terms of meeting my clients where they are.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Thashi Uppalapati

Dr. Thashi Uppalapati

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Georgia


“I take an integrative approach to my practice, combining functional medicine, nutritional psychiatry, suitable therapy, evidence-based psychopharmacology to address root causes and promote whole-person healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Victoria Onunekwu

Victoria Onunekwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Duluth, GA


“As a passionate and empathetic psychiatric nurse practitioner, with long time experience in psychiatry, it is my utmost desire to help you achieve your greatest potential mentally.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christi Gregory

Christi Gregory

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Columbus, GA


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults and teens facing substance use, mental health challenges, trauma, and family reunification. I bring both professional training and lived experience to the work. I’ve worked in residential treatment, community mental health, reentry programs, and private practice, serving people from many different backgrounds. Clients often say I’m easy to talk to, direct, and relatable. My goal is to create a safe, honest space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to change your life.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ann Marie Buchanan, Dnp

Dr. Ann Marie Buchanan, Dnp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“Dr. Buchanan strives to meet each client's needs through empathetic communication and personalized evidence-based care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Harriett Okonye

Harriett Okonye

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, substance use, maternal mental health concerns, and relationship issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jazmine Crowe

Jazmine Crowe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


My name is Jazmine. I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). My passion is helping people take charge of their mental health and overall well-being. Life can be challenging, and whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, trauma, or just feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

I believe in a holistic, patient-centered approach to care—one that prioritizes your unique experiences, goals, and strengths. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take positive steps toward healing. Mental health care shouldn’t be intimidating or one-size-fits-all, so I work with you to find the best strategies and treatments tailored to your needs.

Building a strong, trusting partnership with my patients is at the heart of my practice. I know that small steps can lead to big transformations, and I’m committed to walking alongside you on your journey to better mental health.

I look forward to working with you and helping you build the tools and confidence to live a healthier, more balanced life!

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tamekia Howard

Tamekia Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“You can expect to be heard, validated, empowered and equipped with tools or coping skills to effectively manage your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Constance Wooden-Smith

Constance Wooden-Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I focus on giving you practical tools you can use right away, while also exploring how both past experiences and current events shape what you're going through now.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Natalie Guetarni

Natalie Guetarni

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Starting therapy takes courage, which is why my absolute priority is building a trusting relationship where you feel safe, deeply comfortable, and able to speak easily without fear.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Johanna Carter

Johanna Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe the therapeutic relationship is especially important and create a space for my clients to feel safe and comfortable.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gwendolyn McDowell

Gwendolyn McDowell

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe everyone's journey is unique and filled with happiness and triumphs alongside sadness and challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Oluwakenke Ben-Asemota

Oluwakenke Ben-Asemota

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“At the heart of my work is the belief that every person deserves compassionate support and a safe space to heal and grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Clayton Andrews

Clayton Andrews

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Clayton specializes in working with clients living with Sickle Cell Disease and helping them navigate the traumas associated with the disease.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Smith

Charles Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My style is humorous, honest, and real. I believe therapy works best when you can be your authentic self...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Holloway

Taylor Holloway

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My work focuses on helping clients unpack shame, rebuild self-worth, and develop a healthier relationship with themselves and others.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Latanya Hamilton

Latanya Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I understand that asking for help can be difficult & taking that first step takes a great deal of courage.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sheterra Walker

Sheterra Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“My goal is to create a warm, safe, and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Oyenike Sanni

Dr. Oyenike Sanni

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I have thoroughly enjoyed helping my patients make lifestyle changes, providing coping strategies and education to increase their quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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