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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Gig Harbor, WA

Gig Harbor residents struggling with substance use disorder, alcohol addiction, or behavioral addictions can connect with 651 licensed providers on Headway who specialize in evidence-based recovery modalities like CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. Virtual and in-person sessions offer flexible support for detox, relapse prevention, and long-term sobriety, with many clients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance.

Summer Papin

Summer Papin

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


Whatever the reason you are here...know that I am here to help you through it. I use a supportive, direct, empathetic and nonjudgmental approach in therapy. I have 16 years experience and primarily use CBT and EMDR approaches. I work hard to ensure you feel comfortable and safe and will help you meet your goals. Looking forward to meeting you!

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Vanessa Finley

Vanessa Finley

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I am collaborative, conversational, and straight-forward. I use a trauma-informed lens to help you better understand how the body responds to stress/safety...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alka Christnacht

Dr. Alka Christnacht

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Seattle, WA


Through my career I've worn many different hats before getting a prescription pad. I've worked in a variety of settings such as inpatient, emergency departments, community health, residentials, eating disorder treatment, and addiction recovery with kids, adolescents, and adults.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Matthew Jacobson

Matthew Jacobson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bellingham, WA


I work with individuals, couples and families with teenagers who are struggling with managing stress, depression and anxiety, sexual issues (such as porn use, kink and gender issues), parenting and couples relationship conflicts, as well as helping individuals move on from past experiences of trauma or loss. I have a doctorate in Social Psychology and a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. I have a solid and extensive background and training in treating addictions and substance abuse.

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Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jamaal Fortner

Dr. Jamaal Fortner

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“Doc J brings an extensive clinical background that includes inpatient psychiatric care and clinical practice focused on people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ population.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sean Reardon

Sean Reardon

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I have experience working with diverse populations in many diverse settings including working at a residential home, in a college environment, working as an SUD counselor, and as an outpatient therapist.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Suzanne Peterson

Suzanne Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe that the most important work in therapy occurs between therapy sessions when real life is happening.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justin Talkish

Justin Talkish

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“Using a client-centered and DBT-informed approach, I aim to empower you to confront the intricacies of your individual trauma and foster radical self-acceptance.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Martin

Erin Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe that curiosity and connection are transformational forces and aim to bring that to all of our sessions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sonya Osborn

Sonya Osborn

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“She gently pushes clients to confront patterns that no longer serve them while consistently reinforcing their strengths, resilience, and inherent worth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Christopher Hebron

Christopher Hebron

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I work with crisis, grief, trauma and addiction across the human lifespan with a warm client-centered approach”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Melissa Hartley

Melissa Hartley

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I specialize in strengths-based, empathetic counseling that honors each client's individuality, lived experience, and personal goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Adebola Adegbenro

Adebola Adegbenro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“My style is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused. I combine medication management with practical therapeutic strategies to help you better understand your symptoms, build coping skills, and make meaningful, lasting changes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lafarro Williams

Lafarro Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I enjoy using a client centered approach, which focuses on the belief that the client and not the counselor is the expert on their own thoughts, feelings, experiences and problems.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Diane Hanson

Dr. Diane Hanson

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I am a good listener and love helping people identify, choose, and find their own way through problems.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Laurie Ferrell

Laurie Ferrell

Therapist

Virtual • Yelm, WA


“I specialize in trauma, complex PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, depression, and personality disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Poznyansky

Susan Poznyansky

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I want to be here to support you in riding out and navigating the challenges so you can thrive and take in the joys.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eucheria Mbata

Eucheria Mbata

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I use a holistic approach to complete a comprehensive assessment by diving into your history and health, from childhood illness to current stressors, and using a collaborative approach to achieve your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Jackie St. Louis

Dr. Jackie St. Louis

Therapist

Virtual • Puyallup, WA


I have over 15 years experience supporting people seeking to be their best selves. I work best with people that are looking to end self-defeating behaviors, adopt new ones and sustain them.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Michelle Khoshkhou

Michelle Khoshkhou

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“My holistic approach combines therapeutic measures, complementary and alternative treatment, and medication management, focusing on treating anxiety, depression, and trauma.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bettina Bellamy-Cuthrell

Bettina Bellamy-Cuthrell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I'm a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and other mental health concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica Wheeler

Dr. Jessica Wheeler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Olympia, WA


“As a partner in your health care journey, you will feel supported, with a treatment plan tailored to you as an individual.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Russell Johnson

Russell Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“Clients can expect to have the knowledge and skills necessary to master and overcome their problems.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fatima Malik

Fatima Malik

Therapist

Virtual • Bainbridge Island, WA


“Fatima is passionate about taking a holistic approach, using Creative Arts, Attachment-based theory, trauma-informed care, experiential, and person-centered techniques to treat the whole person and ensure that what is done in therapy is...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Blackburn

Sarah Blackburn

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe that therapy can be instrumental in gaining perspective and shifting the way you process situations.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shannan Ross

Shannan Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I often take a holistic approach that not only addresses your psychological, social challenges but also your physical well being...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Walter Shihdanian

Sara Walter Shihdanian

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I'm a late diagnosed AuDHD person specializing in helping people (age 15+) get out of their heads, back into their bodies, and connected to their authenticity and empowerment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Freeman-Scott

Tiffany Freeman-Scott

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“My patients can expect to be met with an authentic friendly and professional demeanor, to feel heard, and mostly importantly, that they matter.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hem Acharya

Hem Acharya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and patient-centered—I'm here to support you in understanding your mental health needs and guiding you toward meaningful, and sustainable well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Cristien Storm

Cristien Storm

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe art is foundational to healing, wellness, social change, and developing the practice of imagining and working towards collective liberation.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alison Fasolino

Alison Fasolino

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I believe healing happens through curiosity rather than judgment...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carolee Linder

Carolee Linder

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where my clients can explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Gerardo Wence-Muñoz

Dr. Gerardo Wence-Muñoz

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My process utilizes a holistic, humanistic, and multidisciplinary approach to support your goals and healing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Vanessa Khan

Vanessa Khan

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and intimacy-related concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ferdie Cadet

Dr. Ferdie Cadet

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“Her practice fosters a safe, supportive environment for exploration and healing, emphasizing a strengths-based approach and unconditional empathy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Krista Miller

Krista Miller

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) offering telehealth psychiatric care across Oregon and Washington.

With 12 years of nursing experience laying the foundation for my deep love of patient care, I bring warmth, clinical expertise, and heartfelt dedication to individuals navigating life's most complex mental health conditions.

Specialized Sensitivity

Expertise in hormone-related mood changes, pregnancy and postpartum care, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and menopause. I'm committed to providing a safe, supportive space .

Integrative Wellness

I weave together evidence-based psychiatry with somatic and mindfulness techniques to help clients reconnect with themselves.

Whatever mental health concerns you are navigating, my approach is always trauma-informed and heart-centered.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Norshawna Green

Norshawna Green

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I empower clients by helping them address the thoughts, feelings, and actions that may be impacting their daily lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Hunter

Stephanie Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through real life experiences, that directly or indirectly caused one trauma or a significant amount of stress.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
MaryAnn OMalloy

MaryAnn OMalloy

Therapist

Virtual • Bellevue, WA


“I am a sex positive therapist skilled in the areas of sexuality and relationship structure minorities including consensual non monogamy, BDSM/Kink, leather, and those who practice alternative spiritualities.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Wang

Amber Wang

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My goal is to offer a warm, steady space where you feel understood and supported while we work toward real, lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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