Skip to main content
Find a provider - your way 1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.
Book addiction counseling, covered by insurance
Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Waco, TX
Get a cost estimate
People with insurance pay as low as $0 per session through Headway
Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Waco, TX
Addiction recovery in Waco is accessible with Headway's network of 2,810 licensed providers trained in evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and support strategies for Substance Use Disorder. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within the next two weeks.
“Faith is empathetic, knowledgeable, and patient. She takes the time to listen to her patients, so they feel heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to not to help you stop feeling your uncomfortable feelings; rather, I want you to be able to experience your life to the fullest, emotions and all!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a liberating experience where you don't just survive but begin to truly thrive.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“You can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space where your experiences are met with empathy, insight, and practical tools.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a counselor with a bubbly personality and I like to laugh because life is too short not to laugh.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that everyone desires to live a flourishing life. But, from time to time, life challenges threaten that goal.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I specialize in trauma-focused therapy and use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based strategies, and EMDR-informed work to help clients reduce symptoms, process difficult experiences, and build emotional regulation skills.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I'll meet you exactly where you are, at your pace, and walk with you toward your goals with a personalized approach.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My counseling style consists of meeting the client where they are in order to foster an environment of acceptance.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in helping you feel safe, seen, and respected.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am committed to exploring roadblocks in happiness, fulfillment, and helping you LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE!”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I'm a huge believer that you are the master of your universe, and that you have the power to overcome whatever life throws at you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy involves a combination of evidence-based counseling theories and intervention strategies to provide the client with an individualized therapeutic experience that meets their unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Hello! I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor and Art Therapist here to help you navigate emotional hardships and invest in your mental health and well-being.
I have experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, and couples. My techniques range from a variety of modalities including a person-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. While working alongside my clients, I provide individualized treatment for a wide range of concerns.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My outlook on working with clients' who have experienced trauma is focusing around the question of "What has happened to you".”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe in creating a safe space for my clients to connect with me, share their issues, and find a resolution.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach is holistic, client-centered, and rooted in empathy. I strive to understand each individual's unique story, values, and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe healing is possible, and that no matter what you've been through, you still have purpose and worth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“With respect and compassion I provide clients a safe place to work on unresolved issues from their past, ongoing issues in their present as well as the stifling fears that can prevent a person from reaching their desired destination of future.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I integrate evidence-based tools like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with insight-oriented psychodynamic work to help you gain clarity, regulate emotions, and build a meaningful life aligned with your values.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is rooted in Natural Processing, which integrates mindfulness, somatic awareness, and EMDR...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
My clients should know that I provide a calm, nonjudgemental space where they can show up exactly as they are. I understand how overwhelming anxiety, depression, and trauma can feel, and I approach each session with compassion and respect. I believe healing happens at your own pace, and I will walk alongside you as we work toward meaningful change.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I strongly believe that expressing stress, fear or grief is not a weakness and one can move from surviving to thriving with the proper help.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
I am passionate about helping people feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strengths. My approach is to create an authentic and individual relationship with my clients so they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and hopes without judgment.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“When confronting an issue head-on, I believe that you are hiring me to tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My care approach is solution-oriented and short-term, but the results are aimed to be long-term through processing, reframing, and utilizing helpful and productive interventions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Fostering a therapeutic relationship built on respect, validation, and autonomy, my clients feel seen and heard.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe strongly in meeting you where you are. Even if it is a place you have never opened the doors for another.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Our sessions will be structured and unstructured. During the structured portions I aim to assess and during the unstructured portions we can discuss current challenges and address any crises.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I create a non-judgmental environment, Involve patients in their treatment plan. Patient feel loved and there voices heard.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style is grounded in empathy and empowering clients to explore their strengths and embrace personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I strive to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment that allows my clients to be unapologetically themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ikra Ashrafi, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over eight years of experience in mental health care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nova Southeastern University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Drexel University.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful tool for change, and I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make their own decisions and work toward their goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe healing happens in relationship—and I strive to build one where you feel deeply understood and truly accepted.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I practice an eclectic approach to therapy, including evidenced-based, trauma-informed, such as cognitive behavioral therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am called to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families with compassion, wisdom, and faith-centered care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
How can I help?
I am a Licensed Professional counselor in the state of Texas as well as a Certified School Counselor. My previous experience in education allows me to work comfortably with clients across all age groups. I offer assistance for a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders, clinical depression, complex grief and loss, as well as managing symptoms related to ADHD.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative and client‐centered, grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am committed to empowering you with evidence-based tools while encouraging self-reflection and informed decision-making.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
41 - 80 of 2,810 available therapists
Frequently asked questions
Find the right addiction counselor for you
Headway makes it easier to find support for overcoming addiction — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Use left and right arrow keys to switch tabs. Press Shift+Tab to return to the tab list from links in the selected tab.
Not sure who's the right fit? Filter 2,810 therapists with your preferences