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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Elgin, IL

Headway connects Elgin residents with 713 licensed providers experienced in addiction recovery, offering evidence-based therapies like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexibility, and many clients pay as little as $0 per session through insurance coverage.

Irena Bartnick

Irena Bartnick

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My priority is to create a safe, compassionate environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Shuda

Ryan Shuda

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As your therapist, I am going to meet you where you are. One day that may be me listening, being objective, challenging, supportive, empowering, and validating.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shana Mehta

Shana Mehta

Psychologist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“Dr. Mehta views therapy as a collaborative process. She works with her client to gain a deeper understanding of past struggles and tendencies, assist in managing current challenges, and develop achievable goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Eshana Watson-Gholar

Eshana Watson-Gholar

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapeutic style is grounded in empathy and empowering clients to explore their strengths and embrace personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hilda Ramos

Hilda Ramos

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is to help you not dwell in the past but to process it to the extent that it's impacting your present.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lana Copeland

Lana Copeland

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strongly value creating safety within the therapeutic relationship, as I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the most important tool in therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dallas Cressell

Dallas Cressell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I consider my style to be laid-back but intentional... focused on empowering and collaborating with client's toward their personal goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lemuel Powellcolon

Dr. Lemuel Powellcolon

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is supportive, direct, and focused on helping you build real coping skills that you can actually use in your daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelley Lee

Kelley Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and evidence-based. I prioritize building a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Peter Hopkins

Peter Hopkins

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I approach clients with compassion and validation. We work together to improve life and expand your joy, even in difficult situations and suffering.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gretchen Shay

Gretchen Shay

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in Illinois and Alabama with over 17 years of experience working as a social worker/therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, addiction, co-dependency, interventions and family dynamic issues. I also have experience working with individuals going through various medical diagnosis as well their caregivers from diagnosis to end of life and grief and loss therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. My therapy style is warm and interactive. Specialize in trauma work as well.

DBT therapy as well as CBT therapy, family therapy, children and adolescents. I work with individuals that are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism as well as family and relationship issues.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kristen Welke

Kristen Welke

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with clinical training and licensure in California, Illinois, and Wisconsin. I work with adults, teens, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. My background includes working with individuals from diverse cultural, relational, and identity backgrounds, and I am especially affirming of queer, non-monogamous, and marginalized communities. I bring a strong social justice lens to my work and value therapy that is thoughtful, inclusive, and grounded in real-world context. I show up authentically with my unofficial therapy dog, Willow.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyne Batte

Carolyne Batte

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is collaborate and personalized, focusing on understanding your unique needs and supporting you through your mental health journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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
Derron Johnson

Derron Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy is a transformative process that starts with safety. My approach is built on empathy, authenticity, and unconditional acceptance.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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
Allyn Daly

Allyn Daly

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect sessions to center on and affirm their lived experiences, needs, and empowerment of their identities, abilities, and bodies.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ron Henson

Ron Henson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


A lot of people who reach out for therapy are used to holding things together on the outside while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or stuck underneath it all.

They overthink decisions, carry pressure constantly, struggle to slow their mind down, or notice they keep repeating patterns they already understand but still cannot seem to change.

I’m Ron Henson, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and owner of In Situ Counseling & Coaching. My practice helps adults navigate anxiety, burnout, ADHD-related challenges, relationship stress, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and high-functioning internal pressure through virtual therapy that is collaborative, grounded, and focused on helping things actually make sense in context.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Meggan MacFarlane

Meggan MacFarlane

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental with a dose of humor—focused on empowering you to reconnect with your strengths and create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sara Figueroa

Sara Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My focal point is ALWAYS meeting my clients where they are at in life and not where I would like them to be as this is their journey, not mine.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kenneth Vick

Kenneth Vick

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dorina Suslovas

Dorina Suslovas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to provide thoughtful, compassionate care and to help you feel more stable, confident, and hopeful about your life again.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Isaac Gago

Isaac Gago

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Huntley, IL


“My approach is collaborative—I take time to understand your full story and create a treatment plan that fits your life, not just your symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Antonette Cohan

Antonette Cohan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or the weight of daily life. Many of my clients come in wanting clarity, stability, and someone steady to talk to. I offer a calm space to slow down, understand what’s going on, and feel more grounded. If life has felt heavy or unmanageable, you don’t have to sort through it alone.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Judith Sheldon

Judith Sheldon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Joliet, IL


Choosing the right provider is a big step, and I'm here to offer a unique blend of expertise and genuine support. I'm a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and a Certified Advanced Practice Addictions Nurse. What does this mean for you? It means I can offer truly integrated care, understanding how your physical and mental health are connected, and providing specialized support for addiction.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joshua Andre

Joshua Andre

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


As a licensed clinical social worker, I work with adolescents and young adults to find meaning and purpose while working through the mental barriers that have created challenges in their lives. I specialize in working with adolescents, addictions, men's issues, depression and anxiety.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mackenzie Smalley

Mackenzie Smalley

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to aid each person in their journey, helping them find their own power, happiness, resiliency, and inner strength.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Phillip Barker

Phillip Barker

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I have been practicing since 2012, after being clinically trained at Loyola University Chicago, where I spent extensive time working with both adolescents and adults.

I have been helping clients globally with a variety of issues in my core areas of expertise, including addiction, mood disorders, and identity issues.

I am also certified in Financial Social Work, bridging my passions for personal finance and emotional well-being.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alanda Smith

Alanda Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a CADC. Therapy is my second career—I retired from nursing after 30 years, and my work in mental health is the continuation of what I’ve always valued: helping people move from illness to wellness, with care, structure, and real support.

I graduated from George Williams College and continued my education through Aurora University to strengthen my clinical foundation. I’m also a certified grief professional counselor, and I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate loss, transitions, and the emotions that come with grief.

I recently received approval for my doctorate in theology, and I will be graduating in May. My approach honors your story and supports healing in a way that aligns with your values—whether you’re looking for faith-informed guidance or focused mental health support.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chidinma Nwankwo

Chidinma Nwankwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“She prioritizes building a solid therapeutic relationship with her patients based on trust, empathy, and respect.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lauren Ogle

Lauren Ogle

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy works best when you don't feel like you have to perform, explain away your emotions, or carry everything alone.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kourtnee Mezo

Kourtnee Mezo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe recovery is not about perfection, but about progress, resilience, and reconnecting with the life you want to live.”
Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 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 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Serena Wadhwa

Serena Wadhwa

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work from a Gestalt and Existential orientation; however, integrate counseling, psychology, substance use disorder, and trauma evidence-based practices and approaches.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Devon Migues

Devon Migues

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is to be client directed and open minded to the challenges the client brings into the room.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sherri Larson

Sherri Larson

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


Hello, I’m Sherri Larson, an LCPC who is passionate about helping people feel grounded, understood, and supported. I’ve worked with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship difficulties, and I value the resilience people bring to therapy.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Paula Butler

Paula Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer space for connection, smiles, and vulnerability, where we are not always on the clock, allowing room to slow down and breathe.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carlos Cantu

Carlos Cantu

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you regain balance, strengthen your resilience, and move toward a more meaningful life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Melody Linnear

Melody Linnear

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to weave your unique needs, story, and values into every step of our work together, so counseling feels both meaningful and personally yours.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Sands

Danielle Sands

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I take an individualized approach to therapy, meeting you where you are and tailoring each session to your unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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