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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Buffalo, NY

Buffalo residents seeking help with addiction can access Headway's 2,408 providers through convenient virtual or in-person sessions. Our team supports dual diagnosis, withdrawal management, and personalized recovery plans using acceptance-based and behavioral approaches tailored to your needs.

Brooks Denton-Zimmerman

Brooks Denton-Zimmerman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“My work affirming, social justice–oriented, and grounded in the belief that symptoms are adaptive responses rather than disorders to be fixed.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Horrigan-Maurer

Caroline Horrigan-Maurer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“As a trauma-focused therapist, I help individuals understand and reshape their relationship with stress.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yvonne Cavanaugh

Yvonne Cavanaugh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • Kenmore, NY


“With an empathic approach and an extensive background of over 25 years in behavioral health, I am comfortable working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alia Cross

Alia Cross

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I've been on both sides of "the therapy couch", as a survivor/thriver with Bipolar I Disorder & as a LMHC.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Matthew Mehltretter

Matthew Mehltretter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I'm not just a therapist; I'm a fellow human being who understands the twists and turns that life can throw our way.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Russ Blackstone

Russ Blackstone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I foster a therapeutic environment that feels positive, safe, friendly, open, encouraging, creative, and solution-focused.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Manchester

Brittany Manchester

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Amherst, NY


“I see therapy as being in the passenger seat with the road map, and you tell me what the destination is.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miranda Albini

Miranda Albini

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Amherst, NY


● Provides supportive psychotherapy for clients dealing with a variety of mental health

concerns, trauma, and life events

● Develops and implements treatment plans

● Completes evaluative assessments and collaborates with psychiatrists to diagnose clients

● Attends weekly supervision and team meetings to facilitate personal growth

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Robert Wilcox

Robert Wilcox

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Williamsville, NY


“I do my best to create a warm, safe, non judgemental place for all clients, as it is through vulnerability that we are able to heal.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Brautlacht

Megan Brautlacht

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Amherst, NY


“Life brings us too much to do it alone - let me provide you with a safe and supportive place where we can work together on addressing your struggles and develop skills to move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joy Mercer

Joy Mercer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Amherst, NY


“Clients can expect to learn and empower their own personal strengths, resilience, and insight to live the best versions of themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sunny Sisley

Sunny Sisley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Getzville, NY


Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), and I am committed to helping you feel supported and understood from day one through your life's challenges with compassion and care. My training and clinical experience have equipped me to work with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel respected and heard. My goal is to help you build insight, resilience, and practical tools for lasting emotional well-being.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Barbara Brontman

Barbara Brontman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Amherst, NY


“I believe that the person with the problem is also the one with the answers. My role is to help you uncover those opportunities.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Wojtaszek

Kristen Wojtaszek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jenna Cirbus

Jenna Cirbus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I have 13 years of experience. My work has focused on individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, negative self-talk and substance abuse.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Barry Chapman

Barry Chapman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • East Amherst, NY


“I believe in the importance of the therapeutic alliance and I utilize an open and sincere approach in an effort to build rapport and trust.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cassidy French

Cassidy French

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate, and I use evidence-based practices like CBT, Mindfulness, and DBT with a trauma-informed lens.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michael Robb

Michael Robb

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Hamburg, NY


I have a wide variety of experiences that I can draw upon to help you. I really enjoy helping clients become the best version of themselves! I can work with any and all issues that you might be experiencing.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tomasina Cook

Tomasina Cook

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Lewiston, NY


“I compassionately seek to help clients understand their "why." I am passionate about helping clients come to know and love themselves on a more intimate and authentic level.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Heather Anderson

Heather Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fredonia, NY


“I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Osaze Ibhawa

Osaze Ibhawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jamestown, NY


“He works with individuals using an eclectic/integrative approach, and utilizes variety of interventions/techniques that includes, but not limited to, CBT, DBT, REBT, EMDR, MI and SFT.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Jene Gardner

Jene Gardner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Olean, NY


“My approach combines cognitive-behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy and rational-emotive therapy...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zachery Sargent

Zachery Sargent

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hilton, NY


“Understanding that the external world is a direct reflection of what is happening in the internal world, your perception can be a deciding factor to a new reality.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julia Dorsey-Gehan

Julia Dorsey-Gehan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rochester, NY


“As a therapist, I work hard to create a safe, non-judgmental place for people to honestly examine their problems...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Hagadorn

Laura Hagadorn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rochester, NY


“I have been in this field for over 15 years and am looking forward to helping you explore how to improve your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Smith

Erin Smith

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe healing begins with acceptance and small steps toward empowerment, especially for those navigating trauma, hardship, or systemic barriers.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tammie Delforte-Papas

Tammie Delforte-Papas

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I utilize techniques such as mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and DBT, recognizing that each individual is unique and deserves a personalized treatment plan.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leslie Abrams

Leslie Abrams

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Clients can expect to take away a better understanding of their issues and problems, as well as their thoughts and feelings, and behavior and better more adaptive patterns of handling them and solving them.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Deborah Giannone

Deborah Giannone

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am nonjudgmental and open-minded

I approach the conversations without preconceived notions or judgements

I encourage openness and honesty

Let the clients know that they can speak freely and their honesty is appreciated and important

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Migdalia Moore

Migdalia Moore

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am committed to creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Solomon Mosheyev

Solomon Mosheyev

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“I encourage clients to be proactive in their healing process and to actively participate in their treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tonja Newkirk

Tonja Newkirk

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is to help clients align their personal values and beliefs with a theoretical approach that validates them and helps them grow on their healing journey.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dunia Gibson

Dunia Gibson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I believe that the best mental health care begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and open communication.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Zar Getz, Lcsw, Emdria Certified, A-Cbt

Zar Getz, Lcsw, Emdria Certified, A-Cbt

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I cannot move mountains for you, but I can help you climb. Facing fears, healing from loss, finding meaning and joy - these are the inevitable tasks of life. Therapy may be your first step or your last resort. Often people avoid it all together because they believe their pain is too great, worry they will be judged or that their situation is too complicated. Some people believe they should solve problems on their own or only with family and friends. However, while family and friends may want the best for us, they often come with opinions or past hurts. Sometimes it helps to have a safe space outside your daily experience.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacey Williams

Stacey Williams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I believe mental healthcare and therapy works best when you feel safe, supported, and truly understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Taiwo Majekodunmi

Dr. Taiwo Majekodunmi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


I am a board- certified psychiatric nurse practitioner committed to compassionate, ethical, and individualized mental health care.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Angel S Stanley

Angel S Stanley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Syracuse, NY


“Angel runs a community mental health practice, providing screening and evaluation of early childhood and adolescence, trauma and stress-related disorders, depressive and mood-related disorders, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, family crises,...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline McIntosh

Jacqueline McIntosh

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in contemporary psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches. I work with diverse populations, including people struggling with behavioral, emotional and/or relational difficulties resulting from varying degrees of early conflict or trauma. I also work with adults dedicated to making meaningful discoveries about themselves that enhance wellness, self-appreciation, and self-confidence. I have a deep regard for all of a person's experiences as I believe them to be be impactful and meaningful. Truly recognizing and understanding how a person is impacted by their experiences whether internal, external, spoken or unspoken of can lead to valued self-development.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Ohalloran

Jacqueline Ohalloran

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I provide a warm, collaborative space where clients can explore anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, grief, and questions of identity.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Peter O'Herron

Peter O'Herron

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I've been successfully practicing for over 25 years with all types of issues in a variety of settings and found my passion is helping people solve their unique problems in the way that suits them best.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, 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 Buffalo

Finding the right addiction therapist in Buffalo starts with identifying the type of support you need. Addiction and substance use can look different for everyone — some people are managing alcohol use, others are navigating opioid dependence, and many are dealing with co-occurring conditions like anxiety or depression alongside substance use. A licensed provider with experience in addiction counseling can help you understand your options and work toward the changes that matter to you.

When comparing providers, look for credentials and specialties that match your situation. Licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), and psychologists in the Buffalo area may hold additional certifications in addiction counseling, such as a CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) designation. Reading a provider's bio can give you a sense of their approach — whether they use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or other evidence-based methods — and help you decide if they feel like a good match.

Addiction counseling in Buffalo can be expensive without insurance, but affordable options exist when you use in-network coverage. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a provider who specializes in addiction and accepts your coverage.

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