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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Laredo, TX

Laredo individuals seeking support for drug dependence, nicotine dependence, and gambling can connect with Headway providers trained in SMART Recovery, DBT skills, and motivational enhancement therapy. Sessions available virtually or in-person help address triggers, cravings, and withdrawal while working with your insurance plan.

Luke Galvin

Luke Galvin

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I bring a calm, nonjudgmental, and steady presence to sessions so you don't have to face hard things alone.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Evelyn Ebere Erims

Evelyn Ebere Erims

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Clients can expect their first session with me to feel structured, supportive, and focused on understanding them as a whole person—not just the issue that brought them in.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Obata Olaye

Obata Olaye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Stafford, TX


“I believe that every person deserves a provider who sees them fully — not just their symptoms, but their story, their strengths, and their potential.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Comfort Adegbite

Comfort Adegbite

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Her approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, focused on meeting clients where they are and creating a safe space where they feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christopher Messersmith

Christopher Messersmith

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Using cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness techniques, I help clients shift thoughts and behaviors, improve communication, and strengthen coping strategies.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Roger Luca

Roger Luca

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I consider it a privilege to sit with someone in their pain and help them find their way toward healing and hope.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Polo

Lisa Polo

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“You are not a diagnosis, a checklist, or a set of symptoms — you are a whole person with your own story, strengths, and experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Winderlyon Hebert

Winderlyon Hebert

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I focus on equipping my clients with effective tools and strategies that can be applied immediately.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Navita K.J. Johnson-Belcher

Dr. Navita K.J. Johnson-Belcher

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Clients can expect to leave sessions with practical tools, deeper self-awareness, and a sense of empowerment...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Leroy Gonzales

Leroy Gonzales

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brenham, TX


“A new client in their first session can expect to be heard, understood, and feel as though there is a workable solution.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kim Noonan

Kim Noonan

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My hope is to be able to be a part of your healing and growth through encouragement, unconditional acceptance, and motivation.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Prisca Oketch

Prisca Oketch

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


Prisca Oketch, APRN, PMHNP-BC, with over 17 years of dedicated clinical experience, specializes in comprehensive mental health treatment. I combine evidence-based psychiatric care with compassionate listening, creating personalized treatment plans that address each patient's unique needs. I am accepting new patients of all ages, from children to adults, both for cash pay and insurance with same-day availability.

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

Stella Bediako

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Mental health is a journey, and we're here to help you navigate it step by step with a little grace, a little humor, and a lot of heart.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Moore

Allison Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“She believes healing happens best when individuals feel both spiritually supported and clinically understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ronke Arogundade

Ronke Arogundade

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I offer comprehensive assessment, evaluation and individualized treatment of mental health utilizing holistic and evidence based approaches.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Rock

Elizabeth Rock

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I believe healing happens when people feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported, and my goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and move toward lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rose Udechukwu Jones

Rose Udechukwu Jones

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I work with my clients meeting them where they are, support and empower their journey to find balance and resilience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Darrien Held

Darrien Held

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Hi, I'm Darrien. During my time as a therapist, I have seen the inter-workings of all levels of care, ranging from inpatient hospitalization to private practice. Most of the clients I have worked with have been in crisis, recovery, and acute stress which has prepared me for individual therapy in a way that allows me to hold space for all aspects of the client, their past, present, and their future. I specialize in helping adults experiencing addictions with co-occuring mood disorders.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nindi Honeyman

Nindi Honeyman

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than six years of experience, I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nicola Waisome-Crooks

Nicola Waisome-Crooks

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“She believes therapy should be both healing and practical, helping clients understand the root of their challenges while also building real-life coping skills they can apply daily.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jacob Acosta

Jacob Acosta

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As someone in long‐term recovery who once struggled to launch into adulthood, I understand how overwhelming it can be to rebuild your life from the inside out.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marleen Garza

Marleen Garza

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


“I believe every person's experiences and needs are unique, which is why I take an individualized approach to therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rodesia Howard

Rodesia Howard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Dallas, TX


“I love a holistic approach. GI and mind are strongly correlated, and all body systems affect each other.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amanda Boone

Amanda Boone

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“She believes healing begins with being truly understood—and she is committed to walking alongside her clients every step of the way as they build healthier patterns, stronger self-awareness, and meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Njiole Nwogu

Njiole Nwogu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I am a compassionate psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to providing supportive, patient-centered care in a safe and nonjudgmental environment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Deborah Anderson

Deborah Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I earned my Master's degree while raising my family as a single mother, and that experience deepened my compassion for people who are trying to care for themselves while carrying many responsibilities.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alice Heard

Alice Heard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


Hi, I’m Alice! I’m a dually certified Nurse Practitioner who takes an open-minded, direct, and solution-oriented approach to care. I work with clients on both their mental health and overall well-being, and I believe in creating a safe, welcoming space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. Together, we’ll focus on finding practical steps and solutions that help you feel better and more in control of your life.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lali George

Lali George

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Antonio, TX


“I believe in treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis, and I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual patients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alexa Marrach

Dr. Alexa Marrach

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


“I will listen with a nonjudgmental attitude, to understand the full meanings of your communications and how your patterns of viewing the yourself and the world developed.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olubunmi Aina

Olubunmi Aina

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care across diverse populations.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Vanajakshi Dattatreya

Vanajakshi Dattatreya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Vanu provides calm, collaborative, and patient-centered care. She explains treatment options clearly and works closely with clients to create personalized treatment plans that improve quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsay Brathwaite

Lindsay Brathwaite

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


My name is Lindsay and I am a I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 11 years of experience. I bring straightforward honesty, genuine warmth, and a little humor to our virtual sessions. Together, we will roll up our sleeves to tackle life's challenges with solid support and absolutely zero judgment so you can uncover the resilience you already possess.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Veronica Pruitt

Veronica Pruitt

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Looking for someone who will truly listen? I believe everyone needs support, and I strive to be that steady presence in therapy. Clients often describe me as warm, open-minded, and easy to talk to. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jimia Stokes

Jimia Stokes

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to help you gain confidence, strengthen resilience, and create a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and aligned with your values.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicole Harder

Dr. Nicole Harder

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am licensed therapist in Texas, Colorado and Illinois with 19 years of professional work experience. I am well versed in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, motivation, self esteem and confidence. I have 16+ years of work with the United States military both stateside and abroad. I have my doctorate in Clinical Psychology and I am certified as an Addictions Specialist.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Nichols

Anthony Nichols

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported while also working toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eryka Garcia

Eryka Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in providing therapeutic services to adults (18+) in individual, group, and couples formats. My foundational background with mental health services comes from my experience working in inpatient psychiatric settings with severe mental disorders and substance use/addiction. I am also fluently bilingual in Spanish.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Meghan Shaw

Meghan Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Shelita Jordan

Dr. Shelita Jordan

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe meaningful healing happens when you feel safe enough to be honest about what you are carrying while also building practical tools that help you move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rodesia Howard

Rodesia Howard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where you feel seen, heard, and supported as we move toward healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Laredo

Finding the right addiction therapist in Laredo starts with understanding the type of care that fits your situation. Licensed professional counselors (LPCs) and licensed chemical dependency counselors (LCDCs) both work with people navigating substance use and behavioral addictions, though their training differs. Some providers hold both licenses, which can be helpful if you're managing a substance use disorder alongside anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their background and approach before you commit.

Laredo's location along the South Texas border means the community faces distinct challenges related to substance use, and finding a provider who understands the local context matters. Many therapists in the area offer bilingual sessions in English and Spanish. Whether you prefer to meet in person in the Laredo area or connect virtually, look for a provider whose availability, specialties, and communication style match what you need.

Addiction counseling in Laredo can be expensive without insurance, but 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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