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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Massachusetts

Headway connects you with 821 licensed providers across Massachusetts who specialize in addiction support, including evidence-based approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Peter Galiwango

Peter Galiwango

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Malden, MA


I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in pharmacy, giving me a well-rounded perspective on mental health care. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults, while also supporting older adults. My practice is rooted in compassion, advocacy, and respect for each person’s unique journey.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Aleksandra Phillips

Dr. Aleksandra Phillips

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Massachusetts


My path into psychiatry began in surgery, where I originally planned to become a neurosurgeon. During medical school, I participated in a diving expedition and later worked on the Biosphere 2 project — experiences that immersed me in extreme environments and sparked a deep curiosity about how people think, feel, and relate to one another under pressure. That curiosity led me to psychiatry, and since then I have combined rigorous medical training with psychodynamic study to better understand and treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I provide telehealth psychiatric care to adults, adolescents, and children in Massachusetts and Connecticut, with a special focus on trauma, treatment-resistant conditions, and pediatric psychiatry, including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Many of the people I work with have felt unheard or discouraged in previous treatment — and I take that seriously.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Charles Sauerwald

Charles Sauerwald

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“As someone with lived experience in long-term recovery, I intentionally specialize in helping people break free from their addictions, reconnect with their values, and build more meaningful lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Duffy

Linda Duffy

Therapist

Virtual • Cambridge, MA


“It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Strzepek

Jason Strzepek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Beverly, MA


“In a first session I start with warmth and curiosity to connect and explore why a person is seeking therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ellen Annor

Ellen Annor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centered. I work together with clients to build a trusting professional relationship where they feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their healing journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lyla Bakhit

Lyla Bakhit

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is grounded in collaboration, empathy, and evidence-based practices, with an emphasis on helping clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their treatment journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Drost

Stephanie Drost

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I use cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused, EMDR, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution focused therapy primarily in my practice.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Melinda Chase, Licsw

Melinda Chase, Licsw

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Over the years, I have worked with folks of all ages and from all walks of life. What they all have in common is the desire to feel connected to others and feel that life is enriching, not depleting. If you are feeling depleted, for any number of reasons, I am here to support you and help you find what you need to be connected and enriched.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mephon Neuman

Mephon Neuman

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is to provide compassionate and client centered treatment, tailored to each individual's pace.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gloria Kincade

Gloria Kincade

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in expanding your resilience, building on your strengths, and helping you move through life with more clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Wandungu

Angela Wandungu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Boston, MA


I’m Angela, a dedicated and empathetic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience providing comprehensive mental health care. I work with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and sleep disorders, as well as life transitions related to relationships, career, and personal growth. My focus is on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where every client feels heard and empowered.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Brent Abrams

Dr. Brent Abrams

Psychologist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Megan Coonce

Megan Coonce

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I offer Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy to individuals seeking a deeper understanding of self. I help people build skills to overcome anxiety, depression and emotional overwhelm. I offer training in mindfulness, which emphasizes the importance of presence and curiosity in the healing process.

I have deep empathy and insight into exploring life’s deepest questions. Clients gain confidence and a sense of improved well-being by coming to understand themselves in a comfortable therapeutic setting. I work with diverse populations and clients beginning at young adulthood.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Miriam Lexie

Miriam Lexie

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that at the heart of healing is compassionate curiosity, and I bring this approach to my practice.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Judith Mulage

Judith Mulage

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Southborough, MA


I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with advanced training in diagnosing and treating mental health as well as medical conditions across the lifespan. I earned my graduate degree in psychiatric nursing and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, giving me a broad perspective on mental health care. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma-related conditions, and ADHD. I work with adults and adolescents, and I’m experienced in supporting individuals navigating different mental health conditions.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Dr. Mary Clisbee

Dr. Mary Clisbee

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth, healing, and positive change when provided with the right support, tools, and environment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rebecca Kelley

Rebecca Kelley

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I incorporate modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness into my treatment so that I can help clients make the most of their therapy and reach their full potential.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melanie Asta-Ferrero

Melanie Asta-Ferrero

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I specialize in working with adults navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, helping them build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create sustainable change through compassionate, evidence-based care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rio Bauce

Rio Bauce

Therapist

Virtual • Cambridge, MA


“I offer a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach to therapy, and I specialize in supporting those with HIV-related issues, relationship concerns, stress, anxiety, and identity-related challenges, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Susan Tibeijuka

Susan Tibeijuka

Therapist

Virtual • Norwood, MA


“With a belief in collaborative therapy, her counseling style is both interactive, warm and empathetic.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. KC Chiappa

Dr. KC Chiappa

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • Lexington, MA


“I have worked with hundreds of adolescents and adults in my independent outpatient practice since 2003.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roselyn Kwenda

Roselyn Kwenda

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


My name is Roselyn Kwenda, and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Massachusetts- Lowell in 2004 and my Master of Science in Nursing from University of Texas- Arlington in 2016. I have extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, which allows me to support individuals across a wide range of mental health needs.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Edwin Agbonavbare

Edwin Agbonavbare

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Peabody, MA


“I believe in meeting each client where they are, not with assumptions but with real listening. I do not use a one-size-fits-all method.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Benoit

Jessica Benoit

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I primarily utilize a strengths-based approach, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered, and mindfulness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brian Murphy

Brian Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach to therapy is rooted in meeting individuals where they are, with compassion and understanding.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Jimmy Pacombe

Dr. Jimmy Pacombe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Stoughton, MA


“My goal is to alleviate your suffering and simplify your life through natural empathy, compassion, intuition, and the negotiation of appropriate treatments.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alexandra McGrath

Alexandra McGrath

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Welcome, and come as you are. I believe that meaningful change begins with understanding yourself on a deeper level. Many of the struggles we experience in adulthood, whether in relationships, self-worth, anxiety, trauma, communication, or life satisfaction, are shaped by patterns that developed long before we were aware of them. My role is to help you identify those patterns, understand why they exist, and create lasting change rather than simply managing symptoms.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kimberly Tsitsirigos

Kimberly Tsitsirigos

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Welcome! I have spend the last 15 years sitting with people experiencing the greatest pain of their lives. Pain caused by past trauma and fears of the future. Pain caused by loss of a loved one, a job, physical ability and independence. Pain caused by a lack of confidence in themselves and others. All of this compounded by the fact that their ways of coping were no longer working. The alcohol, drugs, food, excessive work, relationships, sex, or the need to control were starting to do more harm than good.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Bile

Christine Bile

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Before private practice, I served as a medical social worker in emergency rooms and a Level-One Trauma Center, supporting people through their most critical moments.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Palmer Segal

Veronica Palmer Segal

Therapist

Virtual • Norwell, MA


“I provide a supportive space for personal growth to help my clients gain insight, develop healthy coping strategies, improve communication, and achieve healthy, fulfilling, and meaningful lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lora Freeman

Lora Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I have my master’s degree from Lesley University in Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy. I am certified as a mindfulness teacher, mediator, and yoga teacher. The mind-body connection is an important aspect of the approach I take with clients. I am also trained to provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Additionally, I’m a facilitator of Gender Equity and Reconciliation, so it informs my work with couples and relationship challenges. I specialize in working with adult individual clients and couples who experience anxiety, depression, adult and childhood trauma, relationship conflict/transitions, and mid-life transitions.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn Allen

Carolyn Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and empowering—focused on helping you rediscover your strength and move toward peace and balance.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 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 8 insurance carriers
Margaret Sullivan

Margaret Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“In sessions with me, clients can expect to take away practical tools and deeper insights that will support their emotional well-being and personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Letrecia Brown

Letrecia Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


For the past 3.5 years, I’ve had the privilege of leading a multi-site inpatient unit, supporting individuals with persistent mental illness and substance use as they work toward stability and recovery. Now, I’m stepping into private practice and writing my next chapter. I’m licensed in Florida and passionate about making care accessible and meaningful. I’d love to connect—does this sound like a fit for you?

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Francis Fleming

Francis Fleming

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I use psychodynamic, CBT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy techniques to help clients develop more adaptive responses to the challenges of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ademola Obele

Dr. Ademola Obele

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Worcester, MA


“We understand that every person's journey to recovery is unique, which is why we aim to assist our clients with empathy, active listening, and profound respect for their needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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