Skip to main content
Headway

Book addiction counseling, covered by insurance

Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Amherst, MA

Therapist and patient in a therapy session
Calculator Illustration
Get a cost estimate
People with insurance pay as low as $0 per session through Headway

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.

Beth Harden

Beth Harden

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Worcester, MA


“I emphasize Psychoeducation to help my clients gain insight into their condition, embrace their strengths and overcome their challenges, to empower them to take charge of their wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Madison Goodrow

Madison Goodrow

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am a goal oriented therapist who uses a wide range of therapeutic techniques an approaches to provide the best treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Levesque

Jacqueline Levesque

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is holistic, and goal focused. My intent is to provide a warm, supportive environment...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Brianna Williford-Buoniconti

Dr. Brianna Williford-Buoniconti

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported, so I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you can be yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Julia Brachanow

Julia Brachanow

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“This experience, combined with decades of personal insight into these same patterns, allows me to provide a grounded and authentic partnership.”
Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Women's issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rebecca LaDue

Rebecca LaDue

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Finding a provider can be challenging, overwhelming, and at times embarrassing. I have been in treatment for over 20 years, which prompted me to want to support other people like me. I am proficient in DBT as these skills have saved my life.

I am a woman in recovery, have been in psychiatric units, have a child with another woman, and attempted to end my life. I am healing everyday and you are part of that process.

I have worked with a variety of populations. I am passionate about working with other mental health professionals struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am honored to work with first responders (fire fighters, police, paramedics, doctors, etc). You are not alone. I understand the complex dynamics associated with seeking help.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arinze Ejiofor

Arinze Ejiofor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • North Andover, MA


“I offer non-judgmental care through medication management and supportive therapy that is tailored to your specific needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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
Lydia Kernan

Lydia Kernan

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My hope is that clients will find a safe and protected space to be curious about their internal emotional experience.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kathleen Hoyt

Kathleen Hoyt

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Most importantly, I hope that my clients begin to have a more positive sense of self: that they learn to be kind to self.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Zakisha Godfrey

Zakisha Godfrey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in treating the whole person, not just symptoms. This means I take time to understand your emotional, physical, and social experiences, and how they intersect with your mental health...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Faheda Rasool

Faheda Rasool

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Throughout my career, I've used primarily CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution focused modalities in my practice along with aspects of family structural therapy and mindfulness based therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
John Njuguna

John Njuguna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Amesbury, MA


“I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and substance use, offering expert medication management combined with thoughtful, personalized care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christopher Andersen

Christopher Andersen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Bedford, MA


“As a licensed counselor for over 20 years, I have worked with hundreds of individuals and couples to support them in navigating their problem areas, finding their own solutions, and experiencing desired personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carol LeBlanc

Carol LeBlanc

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I began working with chronically mentally ill seniors who were being transferred from State Hospital settings to more humane halfway housing...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Pritz

Robert Pritz

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“You will experience the growth you desire. As your therapist, I will commit myself to align with you and your desired outcomes.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Yomaris Ramos Rivera

Yomaris Ramos Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe therapy should be more than just a space to vent — it should help you understand yourself more deeply, break unhealthy emotional patterns, and create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Amy Holman

Amy Holman

Therapist

Virtual • Chestnut Hill, MA


“I believe therapy works best when it's built on a real, long-term relationship—not quick fixes, trendy jargon, or a clipboard full of clichés.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jossie Ose

Jossie Ose

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


I am a behavioral health clinician specializing in mood disorders, anxiety, trauma‐related conditions, and the emotional complexities that arise alongside chronic medical and cognitive challenges. My practice blends clinical precision with a calm, supportive presence, helping individuals feel understood, grounded, and empowered throughout their care.

Don’t just treat symptoms—but listen for the story behind them.

Integration of medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial threads into a coherent and dignified plan.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nicholas Ciancioso

Nicholas Ciancioso

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My typical course of treatment includes gathering information to better understand your issues, creating a treatment plan together, and then working through that plan to help you achieve your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Priya Hippolyte

Priya Hippolyte

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Boston, MA


“I believe in treating each person as an individual with unique needs and leveraging evidence-based practices to ensure effective and tailored care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Raynolda Hamilton

Raynolda Hamilton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Brockton, MA


“I believe mental health treatment should feel collaborative, not intimidating. My role is to guide, educate, and support—not judge.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Miriane Rene

Miriane Rene

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or dual diagnosis.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Peterson

Charles Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to help clients face reality honestly, grieve what didn't happen, and take meaningful action toward the life they want to live now.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Diabetes, Men's issues, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Letrecia Brown

Letrecia Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I work with people who are strong on the outside but exhausted on the inside — especially women navigating trauma, addiction, or relationships...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jennifer Riemer

Jennifer Riemer

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is one of warmth and understanding but also taking a direct approach in addressing identified concerns and needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jesse Adams

Jesse Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with substance and alcohol use disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 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
Isabel Orbita

Isabel Orbita

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“Results-oriented, service-focused Mental Health Professional with 30+ years of experience in individual/ couples therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Waterbury

Maria Waterbury

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


Seeing Patients in MA and NH. About me, For YOU! I'm a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. My current specialty is treating patients with anxiety, depression and PTSD. Opioid use disorder with suboxone. As a provider I like to collaborate with my patients as to their desires and the direction they want to take on their journey to wellness. I like to take a conservative approach. In addition to any medications that may be prescribed, therapy is encouraged to all patients. I believe in mindfulness, exercise, and behavioral therapies.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
Dr. Tanya Baca

Dr. Tanya Baca

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to truly hear you and give you the space to say what you need to say. I'm not here to be "in charge" of you; we're a team.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 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
Earl Gauthier

Earl Gauthier

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Hello! Thank you for taking the time to consider working with me. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been in the Mental Health and Substance Use field for 21 years. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of issues. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, substance use, Men's issues, and relationship stress. I hope that we can connect and work towards removing your barriers and achieving your goals.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marketa Smith

Marketa Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in patient-led care. As your provider, I am here to listen and to answer any questions that you may have.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alicia Trant

Alicia Trant

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe therapy works best as a collaborative journey, where together we explore your goals and identify practical strategies to support growth and healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emilia Sabatowska

Emilia Sabatowska

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is both practical and goal-oriented, while also deeply attuned to the wisdom of the body, helping you create meaningful change through grounded, embodied awareness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Heather Carcia

Heather Carcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Princeton, MA


“I specialize in working with people who are feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or stuck in perfectionism and people-pleasing loops...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Philip Papoojian

Philip Papoojian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ashburnham, MA


“For people who suffer from substance use, I truly believe that most substance abuse is the result self-medication of the underlying mental health and trauma issues.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Frequently asked questions

Therapy Chair

Happy patient looking away

Find the right addiction counselor for you

Headway makes it easier to find support for overcoming addiction — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Find a provider - your way

Use left and right arrow keys to switch tabs. Press Shift+Tab to return to the tab list from links in the selected tab.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.