Addiction Therapists in Washington, DC
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Steve Donovan
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Real Men. Real
Addiction
Help. Real Talk Therapy. How does
addiction
work? How do I counteract it? What is behind my addictive behavior? In
addiction
recovery since 2006 and professionally helping others since 2011 to realize their own recovery, I am uniquely positioned to help you with your struggles with addictive substances and behaviors. Let’s start right now. Today your life changes from suffering to success.

Graham Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Prior to opening my private practice in Georgetown, I worked at the Kolmac Clinic on K Street in Washington, DC, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of drug and alcohol
addiction
. I work with clients to improve self-esteem, identify what it is that they really want in their lives and help them to improve the overall quality of their lives and thrive more fully.

Grace H Depp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Patients with a history of trauma,
addiction
, or Attachment Issues will find comfort, guidance, education and even community in this practice through individual and/or group therapy as well as award-winning psychoeducation.

Harry L. Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified
Verified
I’m also skilled in comorbidity /
substance
abuse issues which often accompany these conditions.
I am a DC native and LPC now taking clients. I see clients with a wide array of mood/emotional/behavioral concerns. I often work with clients grappling with major depressive disorder and anxiety. This is where I have found I am most helpful. Creating a trusting therapeutic relationship with clients is critical to my work and theirs, as we establish goals and identify and challenge negative thinking that stalls real progress. Progress comes through mitigating the severity of symptoms as well as restoring the client to a healthy baseline mood where one's sense of purpose and self -image are restored.

Alec Spergel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Began working with at risk children in the school system and then worked with individuals with
substance
abuse issues in the criminal justice system.
I work with children, young adults, and adults facing a wide range of mental health issues.

Joseph Spilsbury
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in mood disorders, trauma,
substance
use, and anxiety.
I love to work with individuals who are truly invested in actively processing their mental health--anything from adjustment and relational issues to post trauma symptoms, to ADHD, to depression and anxiety. I try to direct and guide my clients towards greater self-awareness, meaningful change, and transformation. Let’s work together to help you find harmony and balance in all aspects of your daily life.
Waitlist for new clients

Peter Fritch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I offer trauma-informed, shame-free, LGBT-affirming, sex-positive and kink-positive therapy for each and every person I've had the honor of working with. My practice is grounded in choice and consent, safety, collaboration, trustworthiness, empowerment, and social justice. As a queer therapist and community mental health worker, I've had extensive experience with people struggling with trauma,
substance
use, and
addiction
; anxiety, depression, mania, hearing voices, and OCD; with people diagnosed with personality disorders; and with trans adults. NOTE: Preference for new clients will go to trans/LGBTQIA clients and trauma therapy
Washington, DC 20011
& Online
Waitlist for new clients

Mili Tilahun
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a bilingual therapist in English and Amheric with over 13 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in individual and group counseling settings. I have worked with a diverse population of ethnic minorities including Ethiopians. I specialize in depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, self-esteem,
substance
use and
addiction
, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, life transitions and stress, and grief and loss.

Sarah Grace Uhouse
Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with clients on issues such as anxiety and OCD, depression, chronic pain, relationship difficulties,
substance
use, insomnia, health anxiety/health-related concerns, and navigating life transitions.
My goal is to help clients live a full and meaningful life by coping well with stress. I integrate a flexible, person-centered approach with evidence-based practices. Specifically, I collaboratively and non-judgmentally work with clients to identify values and strengths. Together, we explore how to “open up” to difficult thoughts and emotions in order to create a more satisfying life. I use evidence-based therapies and skills, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), as well as mindfulness/relaxation-based and trauma-informed approaches.

Eileen Crawford, PhD.,
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, MDiv, MA
I have been in practice for over fifteen years treating individuals with problems of depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, loss grief and
addiction
.
I believe that the stressors of life need not be dealt with alone I am here to help, to guide, to support you in your goal for wholeness.
Not accepting new clients

Laura Winn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC , LHMC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Everyone deserves to live a life filled with happiness, health, and love. Whether you are within recovery, active
addiction
, experiencing relationship concerns, or looking for additional support with life stressors, I practice in the belief that every individual maintains unique strengths and positive qualities that assist in any stage of healing. Throughout the therapeutic process, I strive to empower individuals to identify and build on these strengths in order to reach their desired goals.
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Daniel J Paulus
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a health psychologist with expertise in the treatment of chronic fear/anxiety and health conditions (pain,
substance
use, etc.) I have extensive research experience (95 scientific articles and book chapters; National Institutes of Health funding) which I draw upon to provide innovative and up-to-date psychological care. My practice is rooted in scientific evidence of what works, and I stay informed on the latest treatment advancements. My goal is not for you to be in therapy forever. I want to help you learn tools so that you become your own therapist. You cannot redo your past; you can make changes now for a better future.

Adrienne Harding, MA, LPC — Optimal Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are you stuck? Do you or your teenager need support recovering from
addiction
? Are depression, anxiety, or poor self-image keeping you stuck in life? Have you been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder (BPD), schizophrenia, or other mental health challenges? Have you experienced traumatic events in childhood or in your adult life? In therapy, we will draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other treatment modalities to support you in developing effective coping skills. We can work on resolving trauma and defusing other factors that may be powering your difficulties. Contact me today. I am looking forward to hearing your story.

Michael A Vigorito
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CGP, CST-S
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
As a sexual health psychotherapist, I treat what is commonly labeled as "sexual
addiction
" or "compulsive sexual behavior" as a problem of competing motivations - men wanting to both stop and continue their sexual behavior despite harmful consequences.
How do you know if your sexual behavior is out of control? It's a subjective question that many men unfortunately wait until relationship, occupational or medical consequences accumulate before considering. I believe the most important person to evaluate concerns with regulating sexual behavior is the man experiencing the dilemma. I start with two basic questions: "What is your conflict with your sexual behavior?" and "What is your vision for your sexual health?" Since 2001, I have provided a safe, informed and confidential space for sexual health conversations with heterosexual, gay and bisexual men.

Anita Gadhia-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Congress in
substance
abuse parity legislation.
Therapy is a journey through which we find our authentic selves and become the best we can be. I have expertise in working with alcoholism, addictions, and recovery issues; and with relationship, couple and family issues. I have worked in the field for over twenty years. I work with adults and adolescents, in individual, couple and family modalities. My approach is to meet you where you are, and to help you to move towards your goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve maximum growth. I use several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and strengths-based techniques. Website: practicaltherapy.net.

Jerry St Louis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Currently full and only accepting clients on waitlist. I tend to focus on LGBTQIA+ Issues, which include but are not limited to social anxiety, fear about coming out or being rejected, and concerns about being alone. I also provide therapeutic services to individuals dealing with
addiction
(i.e. Crystal Meth, Sex-Drug Fusion). It is important that people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, and body size feel respected and heard with me. People of all backgrounds should be able to get the help they need without fear of microaggressions or further oppression by the therapist.

Kim Harris Cobb
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD
Verified
Verified
Some of my specific specialties are Trauma, PTSD, Depression; Bi-Polar D/O; Bullying,
Addiction
, and Adolescent/ Parenting Issues.
My therapeutic viewpoint is that all clients can change if they have a supportive therapist in a therapeutic environment that is conducive to change. Additionally, they must have the desire to change, set goals, and work on the skills needed outside of the counseling session to create lasting change.

Zachary James Pyne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I work with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds, who have all come to a shared realization: that their way of living is no longer working for them. Whether they are struggling with
addiction
or depression or find themselves experiencing relationship difficulties, they all aspire to something new; something more. Together we identify the nature of their particular dissatisfaction, discover how they got there, and develop a more desirable and sustainable reality. I believe that my role is to be a nonjudgmental companion to my clients on their unique journey of self-discovery and profound change.

MyTherapist DC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD, CAC-II
Verified
Verified
MyTherapist DC is a small private practice that prioritizes your personal growth. I have over 15 years of experience in helping individuals & families journey to emotional well-being. Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief,
addiction
, depression, anxiety, or major life changes? Remember the FACs, its NOT your Fault, you're NOT Alone, and you're NOT Crazy. Its time to heal so you can hear what's being said without the filter of your wounds. This summer I am expanding my practice to provide teens and college students therapy to jumpstart their mental health for the 2023-2024 school year.

Mark Rosenblum
Psychologist, PsyD, DBSM
Verified
Verified
If you have a hard time falling or staying asleep, if you wrestle with going to bed on time, if you struggle with
addiction
, or wish you could sleep without a sleep medication, my practice may be a good fit for you. I have a background in both Behavioral Sleep Medicine and
Addiction
Psychology. My approach is to be a co-investigator with my clients and identify the factors that perpetuate their sleep disorder or
substance
use disorder. I offer evidenced based cognitive behavioral interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for
Substance
Use Disorders (CBT-SUD).
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason, “interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.