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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Amherst, MA

Whether you're addressing alcohol use disorder, opioid dependence, or other addictive behaviors, Headway provides accessible addiction support in Amherst through talk therapy and medication management. Our 817 providers offer free consultations to help you find the right fit for your recovery.

Larissa Dias

Larissa Dias

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I use a blend of approaches, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), positive psychology, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, attachment theory, and I...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kirsten Coveney Clarke

Kirsten Coveney Clarke

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in the power of humor and gratitude, finding a space to recognize the positive aspects of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Zach Rotfus

Zach Rotfus

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington, MA


“I want to meet you where you're at, I want to see and understand you as a person within the context of all the things going on in your life, and I want to collaborate with you to find sustainable solutions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Betty Yu

Betty Yu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Walpole, MA


“My approach is direct, thoughtful, and solution-focused, with an emphasis on accurate diagnosis and evidence-based treatment planning.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Gilman

Michael Gilman

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, EMDR therapist and Addictions professional, along with a background in Music and Performance, my unique skill set has assisted many performers in overcoming their performance anxiety.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Maria Meidanis

Maria Meidanis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I truly believe that building a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients is imperative for effective treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fatou Cisset

Fatou Cisset

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My holistic approach focuses on understanding each individual's unique journey, empowering you to uncover solutions that resonate with your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Moser

Elizabeth Moser

Therapist

Virtual • Raynham, MA


Are you tired of carrying the weight of everything on your own? Ready to stop feeling stuck and start creating meaningful change? I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, family challenges, OCD, health-related stress, sexual identity exploration, seasonal affective disorder, work stress, and major life transitions. You deserve a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. Together, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck, explore new perspectives, and develop practical strategies that help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jessica Stanley

Jessica Stanley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Norwell, MA


Healing Across the Lifespan: A Partnership in Mental Wellness

Choosing a mental health provider is a deeply personal decision. You aren’t just looking for a prescriber; you are looking for a witness to your story, an expert in the biological complexities of the brain, and a partner in your recovery.

My name is Jessica Stanley, and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). My journey to this practice has been defined by a unique duality: the macro view of a healthcare executive and the micro focus of a dedicated clinician. Before opening the doors to this practice, I served as the Clinical Director for a large-scale healthcare organization. In that role, I was responsible for the oversight of complex systems, the mentorship of large clinical teams, and the implementation of evidence-based protocols across diverse populations.

While my time in leadership allowed me to impact mental health at a systemic level, my true passion has always remained in the quiet, transformative moments of the exam room. I have returned to full-time clinical practice to bring that high-level expertise back to where it matters most: the individual human experience.

Mental health does not exist in a vacuum, nor does it look the same at age seven as it does at seventy. I specialize in treating patients across the entire lifespan. Whether I am working with a child struggling to navigate their first years of school, an adolescent facing the pressures of identity formation, or an adult managing the heavy mantle of career and family, my approach remains the same: comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence based.

Areas of Specialization

I am trained to treat a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions including:

ADHD & Neurodivergence

Anxiety Disorders

Depression

PTSD & Trauma Recovery

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Matt Conti

Matt Conti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brookline, MA


You need insight into your problems, not more advice. I'm Matt, a licensed professional specializing in helping teens and emerging adults (13–30) keep their footing in the whirlwind of adolescence and becoming an adult.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trinh Dang

Trinh Dang

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space where a client can think out loud, vent, share feelings and experiences...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Koralys Ozuna

Koralys Ozuna

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times but you do not have to navigate these challenges alone. Everyone deserves to have a warm, welcoming and safe place where they can feel heard, empowered and learn ways to live a life full of meaning, happiness, self-love, fulfillment, autonomy and dignity. Do you want to create change in your life? I believe that everyone has the potential to thrive and shine in their purpose. Let me help you with your journey.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Zafar Naqvi

Zafar Naqvi

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I don't just provide appointments, I provide solutions — all in the context of a caring, long-term partnership.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sara Hickey

Sara Hickey

Therapist

Virtual • Natick, MA


“My approach is collaborative and strengths-based. I prioritize building a trusting therapeutic relationship where we work together to identify your goals, develop effective coping skills, and foster healthier relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jack Gallagher

Jack Gallagher

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I take a humanistic, collaborative approach to help clients feel supported and empowered as they navigate life's challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
April Haefner

April Haefner

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I am passionate about supporting clients who are looking to make changes in their life.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
William Downey

William Downey

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker | Certified Dementia Practitioner

Boston, MA | In-Person & Telehealth Sessions

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) with more than two decades of clinical experience helping adults navigate complex emotional, relational, and medical challenges. I hold a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Boston College and have dedicated my career to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care rooted in authenticity, compassion, and the belief that genuine change is possible at every stage of life.

My areas of specialization include anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, medical conditions, LGBTQ+ identity and relationships, grief and loss, end-of-life issues, and advanced care planning. My integrative approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and a Humanistic framework. I believe that movement is medicine, and that healing emerges through the mind–body connection — where awareness, purpose, and action intersect.

As a gay clinician, I am deeply committed to creating an affirming, inclusive space where clients can explore identity, relationships, and resilience with honesty and respect. I strive to help each person cultivate balance, clarity, and a renewed sense of possibility in their lives.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Kimberly Roberts-Schultheis

Dr. Kimberly Roberts-Schultheis

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My psychiatric approach is very warm, compassionate, curious, thoughtful, supportive, and comprehensive.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ashley Schneider

Dr. Ashley Schneider

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Depending on your specific needs, you can expect to learn different coping strategies to help you through difficult emotions and situations.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Anastasia Grace

Anastasia Grace

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that therapy is not just about healing what hurts, but about expanding your capacity for connection, clarity, and a more meaningful life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Priyanka Deb

Priyanka Deb

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I feel that therapy may provide a safe environment as a learning experience for both the client and clinician to collaboratively develop helpful tools to fulfill long-term and short-term goals and allow for growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Eccles

Catherine Eccles

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I've provided online therapy since 2019 and draw on both humor and practical tools to make real change feel possible.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Fortunate Munhutu

Dr. Fortunate Munhutu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My philosophy of practice is incorporating supportive therapeutic talk therapy in all of my sessions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dara Wilson

Dara Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington, MA


“I provide substance use counseling for individuals at all stages of recovery, including those who are actively using, early in sobriety, or maintaining long term recovery.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Alexandrea DeFelice

Alexandrea DeFelice

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My therapeutic style is warm and active. I want you to feel supported, comfortable, and appropriately challenged in order for you to make meaningful changes in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brookeita Payne

Brookeita Payne

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have been working in the Behavioral Health field for 15 years and have been a licensed social worker for 9 years, specifically supporting clients who face challenges with behavioral health, substance use and everything that life throws at them in...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Severson

Susan Severson

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to talk about your concerns and what you are struggling with.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jacques-Paul Barbour

Jacques-Paul Barbour

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Taunton, MA


“Counseling is a unique process for you to feel safe and be yourself, to create goals and find ways to improve your quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nic'Cole Lambert

Nic'Cole Lambert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Brookline, MA


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for integrative, whole-person care. By blending the principles of integrative psychiatry with a deep understanding of adult medicine, I am committed to treating the mind and body as a unified system. I believe that true wellness requires dedicated attention to both.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharonda Bagwell

Sharonda Bagwell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Lakeville, MA


“I work collaboratively with clients, focusing on creating a safe and supportive environment where they feel heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abigail Nganye

Abigail Nganye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I deliver compassionate, high-quality, comprehensive mental health care to each individual through medication and therapy-based treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katrina Spicer

Katrina Spicer

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“As a Licensed Addiction Mental Health professional I understand the importance of providing accessible, empathic, person-centered care when that moment occurs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
America Gomez

America Gomez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach to care is collaborative and patient-centered. I believe in listening closely to understand each person's unique experiences and goals...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julianne Chace

Julianne Chace

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Hello, and welcome. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.

I believe therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and practical. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, stress, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, or family conflict, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences and work toward meaningful change.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Therese Binyame

Therese Binyame

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fitchburg, MA


“She ensures outstanding mental health care, medication management, empathy, with brief psychotherapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Leah Comeau

Leah Comeau

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience serving those at end of life and their families, those in addictions and their families and LGBTQ+ individuals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Jon-Michael Saenz

Dr. Jon-Michael Saenz

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Patients will know they have a provider who cares and is invested in their wellbeing and mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Eva Gonzalez Carey

Eva Gonzalez Carey

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I focus on creating a space that feels supportive, honest, and approachable, where you can show up as you are and begin to move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Laura Gabriel

Laura Gabriel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My style is compassionate, straightforward, and collaborative. I believe effective mental health care is built on trust, open communication, and mutual respect.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sairis Blair-Diaz

Sairis Blair-Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Focus on the now and help navigate from the what if's, and shoulda coulda woulda into a more positive space with positive coping.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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