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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Stafford, VA

Recovery from addiction is possible with the right support in Stafford. Headway connects you with providers experienced in treating alcohol use disorder, opioid dependence, and substance misuse using approaches like 12-step facilitation, SMART Recovery, and acceptance-based therapies. Many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as little as $0 per visit.

Dr. Deborah Berkley

Dr. Deborah Berkley

Therapist

Virtual • Drakes Branch, VA


“As a clinician, I believe the therapeutic relationship to be sacred, and have the utmost respect for anyone seeking mental health support.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Dr. Carly Ellman

Dr. Carly Ellman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I’m Dr. Carly Ellman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and sports social worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and athletes across a wide range of life transitions.

My therapy style is warm, honest, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to help you build clarity, confidence, and tools that support your wellbeing both inside and outside the therapy room.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, sport-related stress, or a desire for deeper self-understanding, you’ll find a safe, non-judgmental place to explore and grow.

My background includes clinical practice, college teaching, and working directly with youth, parents, and coaches to strengthen mental health, resilience, and relationships through evidence-based approaches.

I’ve also earned a Sports Social Work Certificate and serve on the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Mental Health Registry, where I work with athletes navigating performance pressure, identity, anxiety, and stress.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sally Duerr-Rodriguez

Sally Duerr-Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I want to help you help yourself. I believe everyone is capable of change and I will teach you skills to use everyday.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Melody Sanders

Melody Sanders

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Norfolk, VA


“I am an empathic, strength-based, and trauma-informed counselor who creates a safe, affirming space for clients to feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lucila Esquivel

Lucila Esquivel

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I create a welcoming and friendly environment where you can feel comfortable speaking what's truly on your heart and mind without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marcus Boyd

Marcus Boyd

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I bring 20+ years across psychiatric care, addictions care, forensic settings, and housing-first work.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chantel Copeland

Chantel Copeland

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Currently providing counseling services as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington, DC and Maryland. I specialize in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. I also have previous experience providing counseling for grief and loss, chronic/terminal illnesses and gerontology. I am open to working with men and women to help promote a healthier lifestyle, helping each client to achieve personal growth and progress. I am board certified by the Maryland BSWE to provide clinical supervision.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
April Riddick

April Riddick

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“April is dedicated to empowering her clients by emphasizing their inherent strengths and abilities through a strengths-based approach.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emmitt Kasey

Emmitt Kasey

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My passion as a Licensed Professional Counselor is helping people move from surviving to truly living.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Marcela Mejia

Dr. Marcela Mejia

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“I offer a warm, supportive, and thoughtful space where you can feel understood while gaining insight into the patterns that keep you stuck.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christine Cantrell

Christine Cantrell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Specializing in a supportive and nurturing environment, providing tools and therapeutic strategies to cut through mental chaos.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Stephanie O'Neill

Stephanie O'Neill

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


My name is Stephanie O'Neill and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. After many years of working in the nonprofit world, I entered the mental health field to help individuals more closely. I have worked in a community mental health setting and have experience with clients of different ages and diagnoses. I provide a supportive environment to help you gain greater insight, clarity, and encouragement to live the life you want to live. I help troubleshoot the areas of your life where you feel stuck and explore ways you can move forward to live with greater joy and ease. Clients I have worked with report that they feel genuinely cared for, and value the relationship we have formed.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Selam Tekie

Selam Tekie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach to psychiatry that looks at you as a whole person, not just a list of symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jean Milides-Hennon

Jean Milides-Hennon

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“It is my goal of therapy to help clients change their lives through building rapport, understanding, listening, provide compassion in a nonjudgemental manner.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olorunkemi Feyisola

Olorunkemi Feyisola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“Kemi utilizes a comprehensive and trauma-informed care approach with a focus on talk therapy and medication management.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nadia Mihai

Nadia Mihai

Therapist

Virtual • Sterling, VA


“My style is supportive, empathic, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, respecting your needs and preferences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shukairo Baker

Shukairo Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I firmly believe that the body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter, and the soul heals with joy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Samuel Swartzendruber

Samuel Swartzendruber

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Harrisonburg, VA


“I provide a confidential space in which you'll receive unconditional support and validation - things we all need, but don't always get.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Hensley

Heather Hensley

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My personal experience with trauma gives me deep respect for how challenging — and courageous — the healing process can be.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bizen Tesfazghi

Bizen Tesfazghi

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that you are the foremost expert on your own life, and my role is to support you in your journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Khiana Ward

Khiana Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, and life transitions using a warm, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Miller

Charles Miller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Harrisonburg, VA


“I work to provide an empathetic and non-judgmental space because I believe this is what we all need in order to truly learn about ourselves and make changes that help us continue to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deirdre Brown

Deirdre Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 7 years working in behavioral health, offering personalized care through telehealth for adults and teens. I treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, mood changes, and life stressors with a strengths-based approach, focusing on both symptom relief and personal growth. My goal is to provide medication management with supportive therapy in a collaborative, compassionate way. Together, we’ll create a plan that helps you find clarity, balance, and confidence. If you’re ready to take the next step, reach out today—I look forward to connecting with you.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christine Tice

Christine Tice

Therapist

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“I believe that meaningful change happens when people feel truly seen and understood, so I strive to create a warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences safely.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Whelan

Lauren Whelan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I spent a lot of my clinical time working with the pediatric population and adolescents, which is where I really learned the value of a family-centered approach...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Laveena Khanchandani

Laveena Khanchandani

Psychologist

Virtual • Fairfax, VA


“Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Victor Nwagwu

Dr. Victor Nwagwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Colonial Heights, VA


“I believe that healing is possible and that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and balanced life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lilly Lupinetti

Lilly Lupinetti

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hello! I believe that therapy is a powerful tool that can be used for growth. However, finding your ideal therapist may be a challenge. My goal is to provide warmth, comfort, and understanding as we work collaboratively through your therapeutic experience. While being licensed in MD, VA, and DC, I am here to help you on your mental health journey.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Emily Lopez

Emily Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Palmyra, VA


“I provide an integrative approach to help my clients reach their goals... specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maryam Azari Imhoff

Maryam Azari Imhoff

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I blend warmth, authenticity, and evidence-based care to create a space where clients feel truly seen and empowered to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Vela

Jennifer Vela

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I’m a bilingual therapist working with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. Many of the people I support feel overwhelmed by overthinking, internal pressure, difficulty managing stress, and the uncertainty of what comes next.

In our work together, I focus on helping you make sense of what’s happening internally and develop practical ways to respond to stress and emotions. I integrate cognitive, somatic, and neuroscience-informed approaches to support both emotional and nervous system regulation.

I believe therapy should feel human. It can be structured but still fit your individual needs. I offer a space where you can show up as you are, while also doing meaningful work that leads to real shifts in how you experience and respond to life.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alex Honigman

Alex Honigman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I want clients I work with to feel empowered, grounded and have a greater understanding of themselves and the healthy pathways that lead to a meaningful life aligned to their value set.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jennifer Black

Jennifer Black

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia Beach, VA


“My strength-based therapy approach is holistic and intersectional with the goal identifying tangible tools for regaining control of one's wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Matos

Sara Matos

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am easy to talk to and welcoming. I enjoy helping others seek clarity and successfully achieve life goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Suarez

Jennifer Suarez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I have over 10 years of experience in a wide variety of clinical settings since obtaining my Master's degree and becoming a licensed clinician. I use a client centered approach that draws from my training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, and a trauma-informed approach. I have worked with people struggling with addictions, a wide variety of anxiety related difficulties, ADHD, depression, and some bodily focused repetitive behaviors. I also have experience working with couples to address relationship needs.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Henderson

Jessica Henderson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in respect and empowerment. I believe that everyone has the potential to reach their maximum capabilities...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lawrencia Oppong Peprah

Lawrencia Oppong Peprah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Staunton, VA


“I believe mental health treatment works best when clients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care decisions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mylah Hand

Mylah Hand

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is conversational and collaborative, creating a space where opening up feels natural.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Larson

Lori Larson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have practicing for 10 years, with the last 3 years have shifted my focus to young-older adults who are struggling with trauma, grief, mood disorders and neurodivergence.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lauren Przepiora-Wilson

Lauren Przepiora-Wilson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that effective mental health care requires both clinical rigor and genuine human connection, and I work hard to bring both to every session.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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