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

Finding the right addiction recovery support in Boston means connecting with compassionate providers who specialize in relapse prevention, detoxification support, and personalized recovery plans. Headway's 827 licensed providers offer flexible scheduling and free intake calls to help you take the first step toward sobriety.

Cindy Gauthier

Cindy Gauthier

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I've worked with people at every stage — those just beginning to question their relationship with substances, those in long-term recovery rebuilding their lives, and those carrying trauma they've never had the words for.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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 11 insurance carriers
Blessing Chiedozie Promise

Blessing Chiedozie Promise

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I want my clients to be assured that their concerns will be listened to, they will be involved in their care and decision making, and that the plan of care will be timely and consistent.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 10 insurance carriers
Sonal Patel

Sonal Patel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Dedham, MA


“Sonal is committed to delivering mental healthcare to patients from diverse backgrounds and identities.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annie Hollyer

Annie Hollyer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


I earned my Bachelor of Nursing from University of Connecticut (Go Huskies!) before moving to Boston to start my career in bedside nursing in 2019. After serving as an RN and Director of Nursing at a residential treatment center, I earned my PMHNP at Regis College to specialize in mental health. Since then, I’ve gained diverse experience providing cutting-edge ketamine therapy in outpatient clinics and managing complex cases in inpatient psychiatry. Now, I’m bringing that clinical expertise—along with post-graduate training in CBT—to my full-time private practice, where I provide comprehensive, compassionate care for patients navigating anxiety, depression, OCD and ADHD in the South Boston area.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rachael Simmons

Rachael Simmons

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in settings like hospitals, community programs, and corrections.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andre Papajohn

Andre Papajohn

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in the power of connection and self-understanding to create meaningful change in people's lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yudith Figueiredo

Yudith Figueiredo

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I offer a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed space. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, identity, relationships, and substance use.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Myriad Khorasani

Myriad Khorasani

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can process challenges, strengthen coping strategies, and create positive change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Celeste Molle

Celeste Molle

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I utilize a trauma sensitive approach to best support the individuals that I serve, placing focus on empathy, validation and creating a safe-space.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alyssa Plaud Mainelli

Alyssa Plaud Mainelli

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Duxbury, MA


“I take a holistic, trauma-informed approach that looks at the whole person - not just your symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Linda Ploude

Linda Ploude

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newburyport, MA


“You will feel heard and supported. After your first session, your worries and fears about starting a therapeutic relationship will subside.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 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 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angelique Empleo-Sandberg

Angelique Empleo-Sandberg

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Boston, MA


“I believe that mental wellness is multi-faceted, and that each person has a unique story deserving of specialized care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Cassidy

Amanda Cassidy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Amesbury, MA


“I'm passionate about helping people uncover their strengths, build effective coping strategies, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Erik Andersen

Erik Andersen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mattapoisett, MA


“I like to feel I bring a sense of calmness and safety for you to explore feelings, thoughts, and growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Bryce Reddy

Bryce Reddy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Falmouth, MA


“She specializes in working with individuals aged 11-21 who are navigating the ups and downs of this stage of life, including school and home stress, shifting friendships and relationships, and challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, and depression.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sara Moran

Sara Moran

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Eastham, MA


“I believe that therapy is a space for self-reflection while also holding oneself accountable, and being held accountable by an objective third party.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
John Pinkham

John Pinkham

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My style is down to earth, engaged, and goal oriented... therapy works best when it feels genuine and collaborative.”
Substance use / addiction, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alex Buchwald

Alex Buchwald

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Hello! So glad you are here. My name is Alex (she/her) and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing in the field for five years. I received a Master’s in Social Work from Boston College, with a Certificate in Mental Health & Trauma. Previously, I worked with refugee and asylum seeking populations in the Refugee Resettlement Program.

More recently, I have experience working with children and families as an In-Home Therapist and Intensive Care Coordinator and with individuals in inpatient behavioral health. I also facilitated in piloting a Short-Term Outpatient Therapy Program with Wayside Youth & Families in Framingham, MA and have been providing individual outpatient therapy the past two years to all ages and stages of life.

I also am an avid outdoor rock climber (for the past 12 years) and can support individuals who are looking for support within their own sport/athletic hobby in mindset and performance focus, trauma processing, or exploration around risk within climbing and alpinism.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Connor O'Neal

Connor O'Neal

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I bring over five years of experience in the mental health field, working with individuals facing substance use challenges, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Ochieng

Sarah Ochieng

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“With a deep passion for mental health and wellness, I take a holistic approach to treatment, seamlessly integrating psychotherapy, medication management, alternative therapies such as supplements, and stress management techniques.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Cheskie Rosenzweig

Dr. Cheskie Rosenzweig

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I aim to create a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative space where we can understand you in all your complexity, make room for difficult feelings, and where you can develop more flexible and fulfilling ways of relating to yourself and others.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Christie Jones

Christie Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Hello, my name is Christie Jones and I am a licensed clinical independent social worker, licensed to practice in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. I have been clinically licensed for 12 years and have a variety of experience working with many different people from different walks of life. My approach to therapy is very direct. I am warm and compassionate and do my best to help my clients lead functional and productive lives.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michelle Mattison

Michelle Mattison

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 25 years and specialize in working with adults who experience anxiety; depression; trauma history; severe mental illness and/or substance use issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Lacy

Jennifer Lacy

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington, MA


Want to make the most of your life, but something keeps getting in the way?

I work with thoughtful, high-energy adults who feel held back by patterns they can’t seem to break—whether that’s anxiety, addiction, trauma, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, depression, or persistent overthinking. Stop letting your lizard brain run the show.

Together, we’ll identify the emotional and behavioral patterns that no longer serve you, understand where they came from, and develop practical ways to move forward. My goal is not simply symptom reduction, but helping you create a life that feels meaningful, connected, and fully your own.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Braga

Melissa Braga

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker dedicated to creating a warm, safe space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jessica Ferrante

Jessica Ferrante

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and person-centered above all else because I believe the most sustainable progress comes when you can show up authentically.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathleen Fitzgerald

Kathleen Fitzgerald

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I like to get to know you and your history before we work together to establish goals for your treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kimberly Fasoli

Kimberly Fasoli

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and working with individuals with Substance Use Disorders and co-existing mental health disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michael Mullahy

Michael Mullahy

Therapist

Virtual • Brookline, MA


“Psychoanalytic work aims at addressing the real causes of these problems and can result in new ways of relating to yourself and others.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Bates

Ryan Bates

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is empathetic, practical, and solution-oriented, designed to help you navigate the obstacles standing between you and the life you envision.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Scholastica Nwadiugwu

Scholastica Nwadiugwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am passionate about helping clients improve their emotional well-being, build resilience, and achieve meaningful, lasting stability.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tiffany Benford

Tiffany Benford

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“When entering a therapeutic relationship with me, clients are receiving someone who knows what it is like to walk the path of healing, not just study it or have authority over them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alexandria O'Hare

Alexandria O'Hare

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I integrate CBT and DBT to help clients better understand and manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Burke

Emily Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I am an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I have over six years of experience treating individuals and groups with struggles such as depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, substance use disorders, and relationship issues.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nicole Robbins

Nicole Robbins

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Life can bring moments that feel heavy, confusing, or overwhelming—whether from anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, or loss of direction. You may feel stuck or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating. Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to explore what’s holding you back and create a path toward emotional clarity, healing, and growth. Together, we’ll uncover the “why” behind your challenges and help you move toward a calmer, more balanced, and empowered version of yourself.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Trauma
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cheryl McKinney

Cheryl McKinney

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


As a therapist, my goal is to provide empathy and compassion in an emotionally safe environment. I am passionate about helping people through the most difficult challenges life may have. I work with people to build their self-worth, ease emotional pain, and help regain a sense of enjoyment in their life as they once had. I envision helping people recognize their strengths, then build on their strengths, to help them to become more self-confident, happy and aware.

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

Lori Medeiros

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe healing happens through honest connection, compassion, and creating a space where people feel safe enough to be fully themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Boston

Finding the right addiction therapist in Boston starts with understanding the type of support you're looking for. Addiction and substance use concerns vary widely — from alcohol or drug use to behavioral patterns — and different providers bring different areas of expertise. Some therapists focus on approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or motivational interviewing, while others specialize in co-occurring conditions like anxiety or depression alongside substance use. A provider's bio can help you understand their background and decide if their approach matches what you need.

Boston is home to a large number of licensed mental health providers, but narrowing your options can still feel overwhelming. Consider what matters most to you — whether that's a provider who offers virtual sessions, someone located in a specific neighborhood like Back Bay or Cambridge, or a therapist with experience in a particular type of addiction. Reading detailed provider profiles and booking a free phone consultation can help you feel confident before committing to ongoing care.

Addiction counseling in Boston can be expensive without insurance. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay per session. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find an addiction therapist who is both the right clinical fit and covered by your plan.

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