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50+ Substance Use therapists

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We regularly review providers to ensure quality

50+ Substance Use therapists
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Jenna McDonald

LMHC
6+ years

Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Jenna McDonald, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Jenna has a Master's in Counseling (MC) from Medaille College.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Attuned
Motivational

I work with teens, adults, and couples, specializing in anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, substance use, and trauma.

Available virtually

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Andy Chan

Recognized for high quality patient care

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Andy Chan, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Andy has a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from Hunter College, School of Social Work.

Brooklyn, NY
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Style
Directive
Approachable
Collaborative

I'm a first-generation Asian-American therapist who has supported individuals and couples navigating life challenges—feeling overwhelmed by everyday ups and downs, disconnected from themselves and the life they want to create, or stuck and uncertain about next steps.

Available virtually

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Jennifer Pinero

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Jennifer Pinero, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Jennifer has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Lehman College of the City University of New York.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Addiction
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression

People seek therapy for many different reasons. It could be due to a recent life change, struggles in a relationship, or simply a need for extra support. Whatever brings you here, taking the first step on your therapeutic journey is a courageous one.

Available virtually

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Kevin Giannetti

Recognized for high quality patient care

LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Kevin Giannetti, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Kevin has a Master of Science (MS) Mental Health Counseling from SUNY College at Old Westbury.

Oyster Bay, NY
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Style
Responsive
Approachable
Collaborative

My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, allowing me to understand your perspective while supporting you in making the changes you desire. I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, and interpersonal difficulties.

Available virtually

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Sydney Furman

Recognized for high quality patient care

LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Sydney Furman, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Sydney has a Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Syracuse University.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Relationship Issues
Stress
Style
Exploratory
Gentle
Curious

I have a deep passion for helping individuals and families feel seen, heard, and supported. Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey, and I'm here to make sure that it is meaningful to you.

Available virtually

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Leslie Abrams

Recognized for high quality patient care

LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Leslie Abrams, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Leslie has a Masters of Arts (MA) from New School of Social Research.

Oceanside, NY
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Relationship Issues
Style
Insightful
Approachable
Collaborative

My goal in your therapy is to offer a supportive environment where you can fully express yourself, gain insight into yourself, and address any issues or conflicts that may be holding you back. You will learn to take steps toward personal growth.

Available virtually

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Shawn Forde

Recognized for high quality patient care

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Shawn Forde, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Shawn has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Yeshiva University.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Style
Responsive
Approachable
Supportive

I provide support to clients dealing with anxiety, depression, caregiver burnout, trauma, substance abuse, and day-to-day challenges. My love for helping people discover their inner strength led me to the field of therapy.

Available virtually

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Evelyn Llewellyn

LP
38+ years

Licensed Psychologists (LPs), like Evelyn Llewellyn, hold a doctoral degree and are trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Evelyn has a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) Child Clinical and Professional School Psychology from New York University.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Depression
Eating Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Gentle
Collaborative

I work with clients of all ages, from young children to older adults. My specializations include loss, bereavement, anxiety, eating disorders, depression, and trauma. I provide a compassionate space where you can explore what brings you to therapy and find the support you need.

Available virtually

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Jesse Hinton

Many new patients continue care with this provider

LCSW
5+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Jesse Hinton, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Jesse has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from SUNY Stony Brook University.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Outcome-oriented
Attuned
Supportive

My goal as your therapist is to assist you on your therapeutic journey as you work toward alleviating various unhealthy symptoms and other emotional disturbances that create challenges in your life.

Available virtually

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Kirsten Coveney

Recognized for high quality patient care

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Kirsten Coveney, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Kirsten has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Candid
Collaborative

My goal is to meet you where you are and help you manage stressors in healthier ways. It's important to me that you feel heard, understood, and have a voice. Therapy should be a safe space for exploration and gaining understanding of who you are and what you want from your life.

Available virtually

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Debra Kimble

Patients consistently give high satisfaction ratings

LCSW
3+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Debra Kimble, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Debra has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Temple University.

Bath, NY
Specialties
Substance Use
Behavioral Issues
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Outcome-oriented
Gentle
Motivational

I work with adults navigating severe mental illness and life challenges. My background includes extensive training in trauma and evidence-based approaches that help clients build stability and move forward.

Available virtually

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Trevor Gates-Crandall

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Trevor Gates-Crandall, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Trevor has a Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) from University of Illinois - Chicago and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Norfolk State University.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Style
Responsive
Attuned
Collaborative

I'm dedicated to helping individuals like you move from feeling overwhelmed to empowered. With my background in clinical practice, advocacy, and working with LGBTQ+ communities, I offer a perspective that connects your well-being with the larger systems around you.

Available virtually

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Daphne Smith

Recognized for high quality patient care

LCSW
13+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Daphne Smith, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Daphne has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from State University of New York At Buffalo.

Atlanta, NY
Specialties
Substance Use
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Style
Insightful
Candid
Motivational

My approach to therapy is motivational in style, with a background in multiple cognitive behavioral approaches. My focus of practice is general mental health, families, PTSD, and trauma.

Available virtually

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Sandy Mompoint

LMHC
6+ years

Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Sandy Mompoint, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Sandy has a Master of Science (MS) CMHC from Walden University and a Masters of Arts (MA) in Psychology from Adelphi University.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Depression
Stress
Style
Outcome-oriented
Spiritual
Curious

I specialize in treating co-occurring disorders, working with clients facing low motivation, life adjustments, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use difficulties, and aspects of mood and personality disorders.

Available virtually

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Anne Francois

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Anne Francois, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Anne has a Master of Social Work (MSW) Client Centered Management from Fordham University.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Autism or Asperger's Syndrome
Mood Disorders
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Style
Responsive
Warm
Curious

I have 15 years of experience. I am a dedicated and empathetic clinician devoted to helping clients from all walks of life through challenging times. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), transitions, trauma, substance abuse, general mental health, adjustment disorder, relationship issues.

Available virtually

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Atasha Codginton

LMHC
2+ years

Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Atasha Codginton, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Atasha has a Master of Science (MS) in Ed Counseling from Alfred University.

Brooklyn, NY
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Depression
Style
Insightful
Candid
Motivational

I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues, including parents with Special Needs children. I believe you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.

Available virtually

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Xajaah Williams-Flores

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Xajaah Williams-Flores, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Xajaah has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Smith College.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Gender Identity
LGBTQIA+
Life Transitions
Racial Identity
Transgender Issues
Style
Outcome-oriented
Candid
Motivational

I have experience working with a range of populations. I view each individual as the expert of their story. I recognize the ways that systemic oppression: racism, anti-blackness, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism actively cause harm. I take great pride in offering services to BIPOC, QTPOC, TGNC, and individuals.

Available virtually

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Mucanie Joseph

Recognized for high quality patient care

LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Mucanie Joseph, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Mucanie has a Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling from St Thomas University.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Style
Responsive
Warm
Affirming

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with clinical experience since 2014. I’m committed to helping individuals find their way toward healing, growth, and overall well-being. My goal is to create a space where people feel safe, heard, and supported as they work toward meaningful change in their lives.

Available virtually

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Frances Melendez

Recognized for high quality patient care

LP
16+ years

Licensed Psychologists (LPs), like Frances Melendez, hold a doctoral degree and are trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

All Rula providers are licensed and hold a master’s or doctorate degree required for practice.

Staten Island, NY
Specialties
Substance Use
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Responsive
Warm
Collaborative

I work with you to explore the barriers keeping you stuck, deepening your self-awareness so that you may live your authentic life. My focus includes disparities in mental health services, depression, substance abuse, trauma, psychogenic seizures, empowerment and self-advocacy, and the impact of racial trauma.

For context I’m a younger individual that is working with Dr. Melendez. I have so much love for her in my heart. Obviously it’s up to me to do the self work but she has progressed me so far. She really takes time to understand, validate me, my experiences, and how I feel. She also challenges me in a lot of instances. Overall she’s a great person and she’s great at what she does.

Available virtually

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Linda Franco

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Linda Franco, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Linda has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Long Island University.

Brooklyn, NY
Specialties
Substance Use
ADHD
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Domestic Violence
Style
Insightful
Attuned
Motivational

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. I am trained in body work, trauma-focused therapy, and finding your strengths to find solutions to problems. Life isn't about your problems, but how you solve them.

Available virtually

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Jacob Korenstein

LMHC
16+ years

Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Jacob Korenstein, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Jacob has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling from Yeshiva University Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.

New York, NY
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Depression
Style
Exploratory
Attuned
Curious

I work with adolescents, couples, and families facing a range of challenges, from severe mental illness to suicidal ideation. Together, we'll tackle your mental health hurdles and work toward greater happiness, satisfaction, and peace in your life.

Available virtually

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Karen Conner-Wilson

LCSW
4+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Karen Conner-Wilson, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Karen has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Addiction
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Depression
Style
Exploratory
Gentle
Supportive

Coping with change can be difficult. Do friends and family misunderstand you? Do you struggle adapting to new environments? I use a person-centered, evidence-based approach that helps you discover and identify abilities to access a successful life.

Available virtually

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David Kraus

LMHC
7+ years

Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like David Kraus, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

David has a Master of Science (MS) in Community Mental Health Counseling from Canisius College.

Buffalo, NY
Specialties
Substance Use
ADHD
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Outcome-oriented
Spiritual
Empowering

I help people improve their overall quality of life through compassionate, person-centered therapy. I create a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work at your pace to solve problems and move forward. My goal is to help you finetune or develop the tools you need to achieve your life goals and build the future you desire.

Available virtually

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Heather Mauro

Recognized for high quality patient care

LCSW
5+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Heather Mauro, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Heather has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Syracuse University.

Fulton, NY
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Style
Outcome-oriented
Approachable
Supportive

I support adults as they navigate role changes to live a more fulfilling, successful, and joyful life.

Available virtually

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Steven Cospewicz

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Steven Cospewicz, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Steven has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

New York
Specialties
Substance Use
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQIA+
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Style
Outcome-oriented
Attuned
Motivational

I tend to use an eclectic approach, with many of the interventions coming from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and a foundation in Motivational Interviewing. And, Heavy on Socratic Questioning. I focus diagnostically on mild to moderate anxiety and depression, as well as have experience in the more traditionally persistent diagnoses.

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