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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in New York

Struggling with substance use, alcohol, or behavioral addiction in New York? Headway's network of 2,417 providers offers personalized treatment including harm reduction, 12-step facilitation, and relapse prevention strategies. Find your right fit with flexible scheduling and affordable care.

Mayra Guevara

Mayra Guevara

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a strong advocate for marginalized communities (BIPOC & LGBTQIA+). As part of the Latinx community, it is important to break mental health stigmas and multi-generational trauma.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Lang

Lauren Lang

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to create a supportive environment where you feel safe to explore your experiences while being both nurtured and appropriately challenged.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gayle Wiley

Gayle Wiley

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I have 25 yrs of experience in a variety of settings including emergency rooms, medical units, long-term care facilities & inpatient mental health units. I have provided hands-on case management, crisis intervention, discharge planning and end-of-life support as well as lead teams in those settings. My goal is to identify client's challenges that cause pain, sadness, frustration, anger and even confusion and help them move forward in living their lives to their fullest potential.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yvonne Cavanaugh

Yvonne Cavanaugh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Sifat Ameen

Sifat Ameen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York, NY


“My goal is to help you feel clear, focused, and like yourself again—not just temporarily better, but consistently more stable in your day-to-day life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Deena Smith

Deena Smith

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that therapy is a joint journey where you are the expert in yourself and your life and my role as your therapist is to support you on this journey by providing information, skills, resources, and offering alternative perspectives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Stephanie Ordonez

Stephanie Ordonez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I provide a compassionate, genuine, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to be themselves while working collaboratively toward their goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanequa Boone

Shanequa Boone

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a deep respect for each person's unique experiences and challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sebastian Shaw

Sebastian Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have a great deal of experience with clients who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, as well as those with substance use problems.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor DeNaro

Taylor DeNaro

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I firmly believe it's a privilege to learn the intricacies of your life and I seek to cultivate a warm and safe environment where you can explore difficult thoughts and feelings in a meaningful way.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Hughes

Stephanie Hughes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • East Syracuse, NY


“My goal is to work with the patient to develop the best treatment plan for them in order to be successful in improving their mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Krystal Ortiz

Krystal Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rego Park, NY


“My work is about helping you release those layers so you can remember who you really are — powerful, whole, and destined for more.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Theresa Guardiano

Theresa Guardiano

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker with over five years of experience working with adults and their family members struggling with dual diagnosis (addiction and mental health).”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claude Borenzweig

Claude Borenzweig

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“Working primarily in short-term cognitive behavioral models, trouble areas are defined and broken down.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Michaud

Kimberly Michaud

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“I am a compassionate and non-judgmental therapist, I warmly embrace individuals from all backgrounds, identities, ages, and ethnicities.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shenikua McGann

Shenikua McGann

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe in a strength-based approach, which means I see you as capable, resilient, and able to grow, even during difficult seasons.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Eva Pastalkova

Dr. Eva Pastalkova

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“Working with me will allow you to make significant and lasting changes in your life and increase your insight, self-knowledge, and self-reflection.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kimberly Aichner

Kimberly Aichner

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that therapy is not about fixing you—it's about helping you uncover your strengths, heal from your struggles, and move toward the life you deserve.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Clinton Asay

Clinton Asay

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“I utilize a trauma-informed, integrative approach, drawing from narrative therapy, family systems, and psychodynamic theory.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jairo Orellana

Jairo Orellana

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have always approached every client differently in an individualized treatment to meet their own journey of healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marie Oneus

Marie Oneus

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I take a holistic, trauma-informed approach because I believe your experiences, environment, and life circumstances all shape your mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yandira Melon

Yandira Melon

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Active listening and exploring past struggles involve different parts of us, such as cultural, spiritual, racial, gender, etc.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Randolph Destin

Randolph Destin

Therapist

Virtual • New York


My approach blends psychodynamic therapy — exploring how our past shapes who we are — with cognitive behavioral techniques that help you shift patterns and take back control of your thoughts and choices. I meet clients where they are, offering a space of respect, understanding, and real conversation.

If you’re ready to start doing the work — to heal, to grow, and to reclaim your power — I’d be honored to walk beside you.

“I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am also much more than that. So are we all.” — James Baldwin

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Claire Olsen

Claire Olsen

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a clinician with several years of experience in addiction, depression, grief, bereavement, ACOA issues. My approach to treatment is direct but gentle encouragement to help a client deal with their feelings and make changes that are beneficial for them. My dynamic is serious but also humorous. I truly believe that in some cases laughter is the best medicine. I accept clients ages 25+.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 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
Natalie Rott

Natalie Rott

Therapist

Virtual • Manlius, NY


“I prioritize building a trusting, professional relationship with each client and emphasize empowerment throughout the therapeutic process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tajirih Pijuan

Tajirih Pijuan

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I especially enjoy supporting women navigate identity, self-esteem, and relationship challenges, and I also welcome clients who prefer to speak in Spanish.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kat Ensor

Kat Ensor

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a queer, trans nonbinary, neurodivergent identified therapist. My work centers trauma-informed and neuro-affirming care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alice Garfinkel

Alice Garfinkel

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I have 45 years of experience and specialize in many areas of expertise - addictions, LGBTQ+ mood disorders, trauma, grief, workplace issues to name a few.. I am a total insurance based practice and slide scale if necessary. Therapy is a process of self healing , discovery, growth and positive change. I try to promote a relaxed, open empathic experience with support and feedback. Prior to a first visit , I will do a 15 minute free consultation to see if we are a good fit. If we schedule an appointment, I will find out insurance benefits because I like all financial expectations out of the way so that it does not take time out of the session. Forms and consents are also sent via email prior to the session, so that any " business" needs are out of the way.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Annalise Oatman

Annalise Oatman

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hi, I'm Annalise! I, like Nick Cave, believe there is nothing more valuable than beauty or love. I am very much myself with clients: no airs, no pretense.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Dr. Andrea Cassagnes-Maxi

Dr. Andrea Cassagnes-Maxi

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My mission is to help individuals and families find clarity, healing, and strength. I believe that meaningful change happens when we feel understood and empowered...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christian Scott

Christian Scott

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a dedicated and passionate professional who believes in a collaborative approach to mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melanie Miller

Melanie Miller

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hello! *PLEASE NOTE I AM ONLY OFFERING DAYTIME SESSIONS AT THIS TIME

My name is Melanie and I am a licensed clinical social worker in practice for over 18 years. I specialize in using individualized and research based treatment approaches for people who struggle or are impacted by a variety of life's issues. I am specifically interested in holistic based approaches to therapy that include the mind body connection as well as spiritually driven exploration in treatment.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eleanor Mendzies

Eleanor Mendzies

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have a creative approach in my treatment style. The interventions I find are the most useful are: Psychological Education, especially relating to psychological boundaries, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lamar Gilmore

Lamar Gilmore

Therapist

Virtual • New York


My name is Lamar Gilmore and I'm a licensed clinical therapist with over two decades of inpatient and outpatient experience working with adolescents, adults and families. I specialize in helping clients to improve their insight by using a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy with a trauma informed approach to minimizing stress and anxiety. By working together, my intentions are to help clients to learn coping skills that create positive changes in their life. I also specialize in issues related to substance use and abuse.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jennifer L

Jennifer L

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe real results come from education, accountability, support, and a plan that fits your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Daniel Pace

Dr. Daniel Pace

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Rockville Centre, NY


“My goal is to make therapy as easy as possible, and I like to make it as much of a conversation as possible.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nancy Bacher

Nancy Bacher

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is solution-focused and strength-based. Together, we would spend less time analyzing problems and more time identifying goals, building on existing strengths, and creating practical steps toward the life you want.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aby Chacko

Aby Chacko

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I tailor my approach to each client, drawing from modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, psychodynamic principles, and trauma-informed care.”
Substance use / addiction, Identity issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brieana Angelone

Brieana Angelone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Staten Island, NY


“She adeptly applies evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 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 an Addiction Therapist in New York

Searching for addiction therapists in New York starts with finding a therapist whose experience matches the type of support you want. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, drug use, substance use concerns, gambling, compulsive behaviors, or co-occurring concerns like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Look for therapists who list addiction, substance use, or recovery support in their specialties, and review whether they mention approaches like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, harm reduction, or coordination with medication management when a prescriber is part of your care team.

New York has a wide range of therapists across urban, suburban, and rural areas, so available options may look different in New York City, Buffalo, Albany, and smaller communities across the state. Some people prefer in-person sessions with a therapist near home or work, while others use virtual appointments to widen their search. As you compare therapists, consider appointment availability, whether they are accepting new clients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading bios can help you understand how a therapist talks about addiction care, including whether their approach is direct, collaborative, harm reduction-informed, or structured around recovery goals.

The cost of addiction therapy in New York varies, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your needs, may accept your insurance, and are ready to see new clients. You can enter your insurance details to see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, with access to therapists across over 100 plans nationally. From there, you can browse profiles, compare availability, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:

* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741

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