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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in New York

Stephen O'Rourke

Stephen O'Rourke

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am an active listener and seek to work with the individual to focus on what assistance they are seeking.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Lydia Kernan

Lydia Kernan

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to help clients understand and cope with symptoms.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Lynn Hale

Lynn Hale

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“As a nurse practitioner my warmth, holistic approach, and professional integrity define my practice.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna,

Elaine Dolan

Elaine Dolan

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a licenced clinical social worker with over 20 years experience. I supervise other clinicians and enjoy meeting clients where they are at on their journey. I hold certificates and specialize in treating substance use disorders and trauma.

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Betsy Manzi

Betsy Manzi

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I approach therapy with individuals as the experts in their lives and seek to understand each person and their unique circumstances and needs as we build a relationship and form goals together for the individual's best outcome.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karla Perez

Karla Perez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I provide therapy in English and Spanish and use an attachment, systemic, strengths-based approach that considers you as a whole person—including your relationships, environment, culture, and life experiences.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety,

Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Paul Ruchames

Paul Ruchames

Therapist

Virtual • Garden City, NY


“My approach combines methods from addiction counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and gestalt therapy...”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Miriam Gottlieb

Miriam Gottlieb

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to provide support and guidance to help you get to a place of a more meaningful life where past issues don't guide decisions making or your daily life.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Marie St. Louis

Marie St. Louis

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I have spent most of my life helping people be the best versions of themselves, in one capacity or another. As a trauma-responsive counselor, I have several years of professional experience working with adults dealing with a variety of mental health issues (e.g., anxiety, depression, addiction, loss, life transitions, relationship issues, etc.). What is most important to my client is most important to me. I strive to help clients feel safe, heard, and empowered to navigate whatever life handles them.

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna,

Kayla Loibl

Kayla Loibl

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

855 New York 146, Clifton Park, NY

“My hope for you is that therapy provides you with a reliable space where you feel understood, empowered and encouraged.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heidi Fox

Heidi Fox

Therapist

Virtual • Hawley, NY


“I've spent 28 years in some of the hardest corners of mental health - two decades in the corrections system and several years doing crisis response in emergency rooms and on the street with New Jersey's mobile crisis teams.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna,

Calvin Brown

Calvin Brown

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques, meaning we'll work together to identify negative thought patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and create real, lasting change.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna,

Angela Grosso-Toscano

Angela Grosso-Toscano

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am an LMFT with a professional background in Addiction Medicine and trained in Motivational Interviewing and Anxiety Treatment.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Kettell

Emily Kettell

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths, in order to assist in identifying the barriers that get in the way of your emotional healing.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Rufano

Jamie Rufano

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to be yourself, without worrying about saying the "right" thing.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Dr. Emmanuel Bioh

Dr. Emmanuel Bioh

Therapist

Virtual • Chester, NY


“I adopt a multimodal approach that allows me to individualize my practice by drawing on models that best suit my client's needs.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Adetoun Fajolu

Adetoun Fajolu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


Reaching out for support is one of the bravest things you can do — and I'm honored to be part of your journey. I work with individuals living with anxiety, chronic illness and pain, and substance use and addiction. I believe every person carries their own resilience, and my role is to help you access it. My practice is built on trust, warmth, and a deep commitment to your growth. I show up for my clients with honesty and the genuine conviction that meaningful change is always within reach

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna,

Dilini Christina Ranjani

Dilini Christina Ranjani

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I have 10+ years of experience working at 4 New York City Hospitals on Adult Inpatient Psychiatric, Geriatric, Forensic, Detox, PHP, Palliative Care, Medical, Neurology & COVID-19 Units. Individuals on these units experiencing symptoms such as: depression, anxiety, psychosis, dual diagnosis, addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, mania & complex traumas. I have worked with a diverse patient base including various cultures, ethnicities, races, sexualities, and gender identities. It is my belief that humans gain deep insight through verbal psychotherapy, art making, and internal processing which helps facilitate desired life changes.

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Creative, Direct, Inquisitive

Accepts Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gary Jean

Gary Jean

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albany, NY


“My goal is to support recovery by helping my patients build resilience and achieve their personal goals.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Christopher Hall

Christopher Hall

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm a compassionate and skilled mental health therapist with a Master's degree, committed to supporting individuals from all backgrounds—especially those within BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Kerrie Pelan

Kerrie Pelan

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is never to fit you into a one-size method. It's to figure out what will actually work for you.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marion Fitzsimmons

Marion Fitzsimmons

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a PhD in clinical psychology, I have the formal knowledge and experience, but more importantly I've lived through most of the situations listed above.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Jeannine Rizzo

Jeannine Rizzo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I live and work by the philosophy to treat every client in a unique way depending on the personality of the individual and the issues presented...”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zaida Liranzo

Zaida Liranzo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Therapy isn't about fixing you- it's about helping you feel more empowered, grounded, and in control of your life.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Luis Villanueva

Luis Villanueva

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hello, Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have an extensive history working with individuals with substance, mental health, and other life issues and with diverse cultures, races, ages, and genders. I graduated from Fordham University School of Social Work with an MSW. I currently have an LCSW license, CASAC-Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. I specialize in Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Grief, depression, Bipolar, BPD, Substance Abuse disorders, Anger Management and other psychiatric conditions. I am also bilingual English and Spanish and have over 20 yrs of experience in the helping profession.

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna,

Desreen Alvaranga-Barrett

Desreen Alvaranga-Barrett

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I bring more than a decade of compassion, clinical experience, and cultural humility to every therapeutic relationship.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna,

Sandhya Praveen

Sandhya Praveen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NY


“NP Sandhya praveen is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner who is qualified to practice in psychiatry to diagnose, treat and prescribe medications for children, adolescent and adults.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety,

Creative, Energetic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ato Williams

Ato Williams

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can speak openly, feel understood, and also be challenged to make meaningful changes.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna,

Daniel Pastore

Daniel Pastore

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I strive to be genuine and to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel like they can truly be themselves and feel heard, understood, and supported.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna,

Patricia Iovine

Patricia Iovine

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe in treating the whole person. We cannot be our best selves unless we address our mind and body.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Jonathan Goelz

Jonathan Goelz

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Yizhao Sheng

Yizhao Sheng

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I create a safe, empathetic and culturally sensitive space where you can feel comfortable to share and discuss your thoughts, emotions, and past experiences.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Soong

Melissa Soong

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


Melissa specializes in working with people from many walks of life -from those that are just looking to become more aware of their internal patterns to those with specific goals. She has experience working in high stress environments, with clients who have issues related to mental health, substance use, trauma, and more. She is also passionate about helping those who are interested in cultivating leadership skills, managing the stress of challenging work environments, supervising staff and employee burnout prevention.

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Vishal Sharma

Vishal Sharma

Psychiatrist

Virtual • New York


“I believe in a holistic approach when treating my patients. My care focuses on understanding the full picture of your mental health...”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Francis Bax

Francis Bax

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion without judgment or labels.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Paraisy

Nicole Paraisy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“Clients can expect to experience better emotional regulation at the end of the session. They can expect to feel valued and understood.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Howard Riesel

Howard Riesel

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am warm, engaging and view therapy as an educational and empowering process. I see my strengths as guiding the process, but not controlling. I emphasize how each client can take charge of their unique situation and provide the tools to do so as well as over 43 years of clinical practice experience. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and Maryland, the latter is my current virtual practice. I earned my MSW in 1979. I was employed for 42 years at a hospital on Long Island.

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna,

Danielle Kramer

Danielle Kramer

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Danielle's goal is to custom tailor each session to the client's needs, where she will utilize various therapeutic techniques to meet the client where they are at.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety,

Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Lisa Miller Bethea

Lisa Miller Bethea

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I utilize a strength-based, person-centered, and Cognitive behavioral approach. However, I also recognize that each client comes with a unique set of goals and motivations.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna,

Donnie Joseph

Donnie Joseph

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe a sense of humor is an important compenent developing resilence and navigating transitions and difficulties in life.”

Substance Abuse / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

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