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

Whether you're navigating alcohol use disorder, opioid dependence, or other substance-related challenges, Headway's Rockford-based providers offer personalized treatment plans combining talk therapy and medication management support. Many clients save 75% on sessions through insurance coverage, making recovery more accessible.

Brandi Lander

Brandi Lander

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Rockton, IL


“My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, helping individuals identify their resilience, build on their existing strengths and move toward becoming the best version of themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 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
Torrey Dunk

Torrey Dunk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Inverness, IL


“My approach is thoughtful, steady, and grounded in creating a safe, calm environment where clients feel respected and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aleks Kico

Aleks Kico

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Inverness, IL


“Therapy, at its best, is not about blame or quick fixes, it's about clarity, responsibility, and learning how to move forward with strength and purpose.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Ross

Stephanie Ross

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Grayslake, IL


“Teaching tangible skills in session for clients to take home and utilize to address identified problematic symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Katlyn HIndle

Katlyn HIndle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Schaumburg, IL


“I believe therapy is 80% you and the work you do outside of sessions, and 20% me in what we do during the session.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Davison

Dr. Michael Davison

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Habibat Owolabi

Habibat Owolabi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Naperville, IL


“Clients describe my style as warm, approachable, and empowering. Together, we'll work toward growth, healing, and lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jessica Mascenic

Jessica Mascenic

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mount Prospect, IL


“Most of my work centers around mindfulness awareness and practices in addition to utilizing art as therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 12 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 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Tamara Denton

Dr. Tamara Denton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Woodridge, IL


“I feel an important factor to success is building a safe environment and trusting relationship between the counselor and client.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kristen Svatos

Kristen Svatos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Des Plaines, IL


“I like to take a humanistic, client centered approach to therapy utilizing client strengths to create a collaborative, safe environment to process trauma and experiences...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Caitlin Crissey

Caitlin Crissey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Elmhurst, IL


“I use a number of different therapeutic modalities with clients as I assess the best approach for each individual.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Oladunni Boladale

Dr. Oladunni Boladale

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Bolingbrook, IL


“With my strong nursing background, I can properly evaluate clients for medical, nutritional, hormonal, and environmental causes of symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Maggie Zofkie

Maggie Zofkie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hinsdale, IL


“I believe clients who are willing to show up honestly, even when it feels uncomfortable, will get the most out of their therapy experience.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jill Powers

Jill Powers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I approach your care with respect and dignity. We work together to find the best way to help your symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Eileen Harte

Eileen Harte

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Douglas DeRhodes

Douglas DeRhodes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Western Springs, IL


“I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, wisdom and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lauren Howard

Lauren Howard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 6 insurance carriers
Gary Spring

Gary Spring

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hinsdale, IL


“I've spent over 16 years helping people work through anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes, and I focus on helping you understand what's keeping you stuck and how to start making changes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 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
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
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
Talia Lomax

Talia Lomax

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and actively involved in their treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brandy Matthews

Brandy Matthews

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is direct, supportive, and solution-oriented. I don't believe in just talking without direction- together, we focus on building practical strategies that help you manage emotions, improve coping, and feel more in control of your...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Barney Straus

Barney Straus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 4 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
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
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
Sergio Ayala

Sergio Ayala

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Life can feel like a lot sometimes, whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, addiction, or the emotional weight of caring for a loved one. Maybe things feel tangled, or you're used to being the strong one for everyone else. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I want to understand your story, what’s been heavy lately, and what you’re hoping will feel different. Together, we can begin to make sense of it all and help you feel more steady, supported, and like yourself again.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Benjamin Wrase

Benjamin Wrase

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that each of us has the ability to rise above our challenges and live the life we want to live.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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
Joe Alter

Joe Alter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I’m Joe! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a background in education leadership within the Chicago Public Schools system. My path to therapy was a second career, which allows me to bring a unique perspective on life transitions to our work together. I hold a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago and specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex systems and identity.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yahaira Toruno

Yahaira Toruno

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a woman in long-term recovery and a trauma survivor, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to my work.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Destinie Lambert

Destinie Lambert

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapeutic approach is culturally grounded, emotionally attuned and rooted in connection, meeting clients exactly where they are without judgement.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Barbara Laidlaw

Barbara Laidlaw

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Swansea, IL


“I'm a trauma-informed therapist with 13 years of experience, including 11 years supporting prison and parole populations as they rebuild safety, stability, and self-trust.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nate Vale

Nate Vale

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative — we'll work together to find what actually helps you feel better.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Tessa Derecho

Tessa Derecho

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“She believes healing doesn't always have to be heavy, and that laughter can be part of the therapeutic journey too.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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