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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Downers Grove, IL

Recovery from addiction takes professional support tailored to your needs. In Downers Grove, Headway provides access to 755 providers trained in relapse prevention, dual diagnosis treatment, and community reinforcement approaches. Providers offer free consultations and are often available within two weeks.

Andrew Clavijo

Andrew Clavijo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Chicago, IL


“My goal is for you to leave each session with a clear direction and a plan that feels realistic and grounded.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kanika Shirole

Kanika Shirole

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I also specialize in supporting clients who are working towards expanding their self-concept and exploring aspects and intersections of their ethnic, cultural, racial, sexual, and gender identities.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rae Reed

Rae Reed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a space to explore ingrained habits in relationships, to build trust that allows you to feel your emotions and learn new healthy habits.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Stephanie Michalski

Stephanie Michalski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I believe in building a strong therapeutic rapport to create a safe, trusting environment for your unique healing journey.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Barney Straus

Barney Straus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I specialize in helping people recover from additions and compulsive behaviors, such as online porn use and gambling.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Men's issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Davison

Dr. Michael Davison

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Arlington Heights, IL


“My role is to offer a steady, thoughtful space where we can slow things down, make sense of what's happening, and build practical paths toward greater stability and clarity.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joslyn Jelinek

Joslyn Jelinek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Chicago, IL


“The day to day world is field work and what we do during our session is work and revise new strategies to use during field work.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Dr. Benjamin Foster

Dr. Benjamin Foster

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I believe in the transformative nature of a relationship with a professional who knows you, knows what you want for yourself, and can help you get it in the way that will work for you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Oreoluwatomi Agbaje

Oreoluwatomi Agbaje

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I work with my patients in a partnership that lets us build a plan that will work the best for them!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Leo Lavender

Dr. Leo Lavender

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Blue Island, IL


“My focus is on creating a positive life perspective by addressing negative responses to mental health functioning.”
Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Lise Schiffer

Lise Schiffer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Chicago, IL


I am a solution focused therapist with 39 years of experience. My therapy style is cognitive, interactive, compassionate, and, if need be, challenging. I believe effective therapy should produce change, not just insight. I will listen to you deeply, help conceptualize the problems, patterns, and dynamics which are causing you trouble, and give you feedback. Together, we will develop a strategy for more effective functioning and a better quality of life. therapy.

I do not do phone consultations.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Eileen Harte

Eileen Harte

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Glenview, IL


“I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions and take an eclectic approach; no two clients are the same.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anne Zakaras

Anne Zakaras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Chicago, IL


“Anne's integrative, client-centered, relational approach is rooted in evidence-based psychotherapeutic practices combined with art therapy techniques...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
TJ Thurlow

TJ Thurlow

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I want my clients to leave each session with the confidence to implement the plan we have created together.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joanne Lagattolla

Joanne Lagattolla

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Evanston, IL


“I am attuned to the impact of trauma and injustice. I hold compassionate space for those who have been marginalized.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Beerman

Christopher Beerman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I focus on my client's strengths and core values to collaborate with them to find healing and solutions for their therapeutic needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jermaine Anthony

Jermaine Anthony

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Frankfort, IL


“I strive to assist clients become their best self by engaging in solution-focused therapeutic interventions and conversations.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lonny Levin

Lonny Levin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Evanston, IL


“I've been there, too. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe to share your struggles and to work together on finding ways to move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rhonda Harvey

Rhonda Harvey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Evanston, IL


“Struggles can keep you on edge, but it's possible to find calm again—and we can work toward your goals with care, respect, and a little bit of humor along the way.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olubunmi Isijola

Olubunmi Isijola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Homewood, IL


“I believe in developing a therapeutic relationship that is client-centered and based on mutual trust and respect.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lauren Howard

Lauren Howard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Northbrook, IL


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I take a grounded, practical approach—helping clients learn to ride life's waves instead of fighting against them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rukayat Omolabi

Rukayat Omolabi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Olympia Fields, IL


“Dr. Rukayat Omolabi is passionate about providing individualized, holistic, and evidence-based mental health care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kenisha Davis

Kenisha Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • South Holland, IL


“You can expect to leave the session feeling understood, empowered, and with a clear roadmap for your journey toward better mental health and wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Spencer Pfeil

Spencer Pfeil

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Crystal Lake, IL


“We'll identify the "stuck" thought patterns and core beliefs that fuel depression and addiction and replace them with a more accurate, empowering narrative.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jerry Blecha

Jerry Blecha

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gurnee, IL


“I have worked extensively with alcoholics and adult children of alcoholics and run groups for the adult children of alcoholic population.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Mihaela Vladu

Mihaela Vladu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Gurnee, IL


Thank you for taking the first step in sharing your story—your Mental Health Matters, and you deserve to be heard, supported, and understood.

Welcome to Integrated Family Behavioral Health & Counseling PLLC! I'm Mihaela Vladu, PMHNP-BC, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16+ years of experience in healthcare, dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting mental wellness and regain control of their lives.

I provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. My approach focuses on treating the whole person—not just symptoms—while working collaboratively with you to reach your goals.

I specialize in working with a diverse range of individuals, including younger/older adults, children aged 6 and up, women dealing specifically with trauma and abuse, and veterans, as well as active-duty personnel experiencing PTSD. As a certified ADHD specialist, I provide targeted, evidence-based interventions to help individuals improve focus and daily functioning. I also have extensive experience treating bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, panic disorder, OCD, and other complex mental health conditions.

Areas of Expertise:

• Dual-Diagnosis Care (SUD + mood/anxiety​/​psychotic disorders)

• MAT: Buprenorphine​/​Suboxone inductions & maintenance; relapse-prevention planning

• Alcohol​/​Opioid Withdrawal & Detox protocols (court order MAT program, inpatient, outpatient, and halfway houses)

• Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis

• Residential​/​PHP​/​IOP programmed care & step-down planning

• Trauma-informed care, veteran populations, and complex comorbidity

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lisa Pearson

Lisa Pearson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bourbonnais, IL


“It's a priority of mine that each individual I meet with leaves a session feeling heard, respected, and their feelings validated.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracy McKenney

Tracy McKenney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kankakee, IL


“My counseling style is unique due to my extensive background in psychology, biology and spirituality.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Michael Awopileda

Michael Awopileda

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I bring a structured, supportive, and non-judgmental approach. I will help you slow things down, make sense of what's happening, and identify tools that can help you feel more grounded and in control of your day-to-day life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karston Cole

Karston Cole

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Through collaborative exploration you are empowered to write your own story and captain your own ship.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimberly Gresham

Kimberly Gresham

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is client-centered, rooted in empathy, and guided by modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Strengths-Based Therapy, and Positive Psychology.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Julia Rodin

Julia Rodin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I see therapy as a collaborative process. You are the expert on your life, and I'm here to help guide and support you as you work toward feeling better.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ember Casey

Ember Casey

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Erin Osborn

Erin Osborn

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe caring for your mental and emotional health is one of the most meaningful investments you can make in yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Glen Ensinger

Glen Ensinger

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


My name is Glen Alan Ensinger. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. I lived in Colorado for over one year and was licensed last March. I have been licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois since 2002. I have provided crisis counseling and domestic violence counseling for perpetrators and victims. I completed my master's degree at Western Illinois University which included a practicum and internship at White Oaks in Peoria, Illinois. This is a substance abuse program. I have worked at a school for children with behavioral problems and also have provided counseling and crisis services at a community mental health center. For approximately 10 years I was on clinical staff for the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, Illinois where I provided counseling services for clients in the HIV program. I worked over 8 years at the 9th Judicial Court in Illinois as a court services therapist. I have a private practice that includes working for programs that helped children either get adopted or return home from the foster care program (or help parents get the children returned to them). My primary work has been with families, couples and children. I use dialectical behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and general Rogerian therapy to help people live more successful lives.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Foreman

Amber Foreman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, non-judgmental, and client-centered. I strive to create a space where you feel safe being honest about what you're experiencing while we work together to build tools that support real change in your daily...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justin McKevitt

Justin McKevitt

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach and tailor therapy to what actually works for you no one-size-fits-all plans.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Cruz

Michelle Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults of all ages and families. I am bilingual so I offer therapy in english and spanish.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emmanuel Annang

Emmanuel Annang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, supportive, and holistic, creating a safe and judgment-free space where clients feel heard and involved in their care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Anastasiya Andreeva

Anastasiya Andreeva

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy can serve as a powerful tool to gain deeper insight into our current needs and values, ultimately empowering us to build a life we find meaningful.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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