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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Alexandria, VA
Addiction recovery in Alexandria requires compassionate, evidence-based support. Headway connects you with 917 licensed providers trained in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and harm reduction strategies. Access virtual or in-person sessions with specialists in substance use disorder, alcohol addiction, and behavioral addictions—many accepting insurance with sessions as low as $0.
“I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is to create a supportive space where we work together...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Therapy is not about fixing who you are. It is about understanding how your brain and body work, reducing shame, and improving your quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients can expect to receive support in finding peace, clarity, and effective coping techniques to achieve a better quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I will bring my humor, open mind, and authentic self to the therapy room and only request that you bring the same.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with diverse clients who struggle with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship, work, and/or stress-related issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is collaborative and focused on helping individuals, couples, and families build insight, strengthen communication, and develop practical tools for lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I believe in the inherent wisdom and strength within all human beings and I utilize a number of approaches to reveal that wisdom and strength within my clients.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I use integrated approach (e.g., CBT, DBT, Solution-focused, Existential), which enables me to customize treatment for each client's needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have an eclectic approach to treatment favoring Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Motivational Interviewing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“La'Quita utilizes a wide range of therapeutic approaches including relational, collaborative, strength-based, person-centered, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Melinda is a trauma informed, Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia, with the Virginia Board of Counseling. She is also the owner of Triumphant Coaching & Counseling, LLC. Melinda graduated from Hampton University in 1991 with a B.A. in Sociology. She served in the Navy for 12 years as a Human Resource Officer, obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. She acquired her master’s degree in human resource development in 2001, and she acquired her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling Degree from Nyack College, Alliance Graduate School of Counseling in New York City in 2014.
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Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“We work to take control back from those struggles while destigmatizing their thoughts and feelings around it.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm privileged to understand culturally conscious care, which has allowed me to help many families who have experienced trauma and cultural barriers.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Clients will be challenged to reflect, reframe, and explore deeper meanings in daily life as wells as significant life events to engage in reshaping a path forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My aim is to help you feel more empowered and knowledgeable about your mental health, using clear and simple steps.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“You'll find in me a very compassionate mental health service provider, good listener and someone who truly has your interest at heart.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I've always loved working with folks who feel like they're "too much"—the ones who worry they're too loud, cry too easily, or just feel things way more intensely than everyone else.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My work is grounded in the belief that therapy should be a collaborative and empowering experience—one that supports you in building insight, developing effective coping strategies, and achieving meaningful personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe in using medication when appropriate, being conservative when possible, and constantly weighing benefits, side effects, and your personal goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I combine evidence-based therapies with a therapeutic relationship based on empathy, collaboration, affirmation, and genuineness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Unconditional acceptance. I want the client to walk away having felt safe and free to explore the path...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My philosophy is largely rooted in the belief that a caring, authentic therapy relationship, combined with finely tuned best practice interventions can create healthy solutions to challenges in life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I have worked with various populations, cultures, and religions including people with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, religious trauma, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, and the LGBTQIA population to list a few.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I teach men how to be better fathers, friends, partners, and fathers. I also help those men with their partners go from internal and marital conflict, to feeling connected...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, compassionate, and direct. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can share openly and feel truly heard.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is direct but supportive — I believe in honest conversations, gentle accountability, and building emotional strength without shame.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My mission is for patients to achieve mental wellbeing through evidence-based, culturally competent mental health care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Hey! I'm Brendan, a licensed professional counselor, living and working in Richmond, Virginia. My goal, in every session, is to help you reach a point of empowerment and acceptance with yourself through compassionate and playful work together. You are the expert on you, I will follow and walk along this path with you. I will help you better understand yourself and how you wish to be. Through understanding there is compassion, through compassion there is liberation.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Throughout my career, I've used primarily CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution focused modalities in my practice along with aspects of family structural therapy and mindfulness based therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach emphasizes safety, stabilization, and collaboration, with treatment paced to support nervous system regulation while gently addressing patterns shaped by past experiences that continue to affect the present.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a compassionate, safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space, and collaborative environment where clients can explore their challenges, develop coping skills, and achieve their personal goals so their healing and growth can thrive.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and lifestyle—while fostering a collaborative and judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe in treating the whole person—not just symptoms—and I'll always be honest with you while also meeting you with empathy and curiosity.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I prioritize patient care by integrating empathy, evidence-based practices, and collaborative decision-making.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Hi, and thank you for being here. I’ve worked in the mental health field since 2012, supporting children, teens, and adults through individual, group, and family therapy. I help people with challenges like anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, trauma, and substance use. I'm a National Certified Counselor, Certified DBT Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. My goal is to provide a safe space where you feel supported and understood.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My treatment approach is rooted in gold standard, evidence-based practices that focus on patient centered care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Known for my warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative style, I strive to empower clients to thrive and achieve balance in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Troy A. Waller, a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than two decades of experience, provides services across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. He focuses on trauma recovery and offers consultation to government agencies and hospital regarding stress, anxiety, and mental health concerns.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have developed a deep respect for the resilience people demonstrate while managing complex mental health challenges...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I'm an experienced, compassionate social worker, who specializes in helping others to be their best selves, and to find hope.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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