Addiction Therapists in Saint Louis, MO

In my career, I have worked as a mental health therapist working with personality disorders, substance abuse disorders, HIV and STI prevention.
Also, I have worked with children and adults that have been in the drug court. These are just some of the populations I have worked with if you wanted to know acquire within. My goal as a therapist is to help a person to address their trauma and be the best person they want and hope to be. I can also speak Spanish and my specialty is working.
In my career, I have worked as a mental health therapist working with personality disorders, substance abuse disorders, HIV and STI prevention.
Also, I have worked with children and adults that have been in the drug court. These are just some of the populations I have worked with if you wanted to know acquire within. My goal as a therapist is to help a person to address their trauma and be the best person they want and hope to be. I can also speak Spanish and my specialty is working.

The Right Solution Counseling Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63139
We offer a wide range of services, including group and individual counseling for issues such as depression, anxiety, divorce, stress or substance use.
The Right Solution offers counseling services for individuals, families and children. We offer both in person and tele-health options.
We offer a wide range of services, including group and individual counseling for issues such as depression, anxiety, divorce, stress or substance use.
The Right Solution offers counseling services for individuals, families and children. We offer both in person and tele-health options.

Are you having a hard time navigating your loved one's substance use disorder or their recovery journey?
We also believe in an equally kind and direct stylistic approach, coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration.
Are you having a hard time navigating your loved one's substance use disorder or their recovery journey?
We also believe in an equally kind and direct stylistic approach, coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration.

I am a trauma informed licensed Christain counselor with experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, shame, life transitions, homelessness, spiritual formation and career concerns.
I work with families and individuals ages 12 and up who are seeking support with daily life challenges related to emotional, relational, spiritual or career concerns.
I am a trauma informed licensed Christain counselor with experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, shame, life transitions, homelessness, spiritual formation and career concerns.
I work with families and individuals ages 12 and up who are seeking support with daily life challenges related to emotional, relational, spiritual or career concerns.

Daniel J Christy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CEAP, SAP
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63122
I have experience working with people to overcome anxiety issues, substance abuse, and work-life balance.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience. I am also CEAP (Certified Employee Assistance Professional) certified and SAP ( substance abuse professional) certified. I have worked with people from all walks of life and enjoy helping people overcome their concerns and problems. I also work with athletes for sports psychology.
I have experience working with people to overcome anxiety issues, substance abuse, and work-life balance.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience. I am also CEAP (Certified Employee Assistance Professional) certified and SAP ( substance abuse professional) certified. I have worked with people from all walks of life and enjoy helping people overcome their concerns and problems. I also work with athletes for sports psychology.

Debbie Pullin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in abuse, trauma and those who are actively recovering from addiction.
My goal is to help you feel better about yourself and your life. We will do that together by helping you recognize, express and release your feelings in a safe and accepting environment.
I specialize in abuse, trauma and those who are actively recovering from addiction.
My goal is to help you feel better about yourself and your life. We will do that together by helping you recognize, express and release your feelings in a safe and accepting environment.

Lindsay C Nichols
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63132
Individuals who experience: Anxiety, depression, addiction, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life transition, chronic pain, migraines and anger management, will benefit.
Hello! Are you tired of suffering from emotional and/or physical pain? I can help you in a way that is truly unique and you can see results very quickly. Through my experience I have developed an innate ability to help clients step out of their comfort zone through examination of their external environment from different points of view. I understand that the cornerstone of change is assisting each client with breaking down the walls that surround them to find deeper meaning. My sessions focus on engagement and the therapeutic alliance which leads to effective change. I promise that you will begin noticing changes immediately.
Individuals who experience: Anxiety, depression, addiction, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life transition, chronic pain, migraines and anger management, will benefit.
Hello! Are you tired of suffering from emotional and/or physical pain? I can help you in a way that is truly unique and you can see results very quickly. Through my experience I have developed an innate ability to help clients step out of their comfort zone through examination of their external environment from different points of view. I understand that the cornerstone of change is assisting each client with breaking down the walls that surround them to find deeper meaning. My sessions focus on engagement and the therapeutic alliance which leads to effective change. I promise that you will begin noticing changes immediately.

My experience includes helping clients with issues related to addiction, anger management, antisocial behavior, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, family relationships, intimate and romantic relationships, life transitions, and stress.
Hello, I'm Jack. Sometimes our best efforts don't end up with the results we hoped for. We try to deal with problems in the best way we know how, but nothing seems to give us the relief we seek. It can seem that other people are in the way, that life is just too complex, or that there are forces working against us. I have had a lot of success helping people sort through this labyrinth of solutions, and I think I can help you, too.
My experience includes helping clients with issues related to addiction, anger management, antisocial behavior, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, family relationships, intimate and romantic relationships, life transitions, and stress.
Hello, I'm Jack. Sometimes our best efforts don't end up with the results we hoped for. We try to deal with problems in the best way we know how, but nothing seems to give us the relief we seek. It can seem that other people are in the way, that life is just too complex, or that there are forces working against us. I have had a lot of success helping people sort through this labyrinth of solutions, and I think I can help you, too.

Sam Buettner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SRT
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63132
Waitlist for new clients
I have completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy & specific training in sex addiction treatment and navigating relationships in recovery and through infidelity and addiction.
Today our lives are full of challenges and obstacles that can feel difficult to overcome. Are you feeling stuck and unsure which direction to turn? Entering counseling can feel scary but it is also a courageous step in the right direction. As your counselor, I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to process what is preventing you from moving forward in life. My goal is to help you make the most of your life and find a sense of purpose and peace.
I have completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy & specific training in sex addiction treatment and navigating relationships in recovery and through infidelity and addiction.
Today our lives are full of challenges and obstacles that can feel difficult to overcome. Are you feeling stuck and unsure which direction to turn? Entering counseling can feel scary but it is also a courageous step in the right direction. As your counselor, I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to process what is preventing you from moving forward in life. My goal is to help you make the most of your life and find a sense of purpose and peace.

Andrew Philip Shapiro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63141
My clinical career spans 7 years & includes work with adults, teens, families, couples, & all facets of substance misuse.
I have openings on Mon PM, Tues AM & PM, and Thurs AM! I'm here to acknowledge your internal experience and to help determine if any external forces are disturbing your peace of mind. Sometimes our personal challenges can feel unapproachable, and if left unmanaged, these struggles can breed negative outlooks which might cultivate the loss of connection and purpose. Without connection, what happens to your authentic voice? With no purpose, how often does anxiety and/or depression hijack your thinking? My style is for you, your marriage, or your family if you need reconnection, restoration, or insights into a new, balanced normal.
My clinical career spans 7 years & includes work with adults, teens, families, couples, & all facets of substance misuse.
I have openings on Mon PM, Tues AM & PM, and Thurs AM! I'm here to acknowledge your internal experience and to help determine if any external forces are disturbing your peace of mind. Sometimes our personal challenges can feel unapproachable, and if left unmanaged, these struggles can breed negative outlooks which might cultivate the loss of connection and purpose. Without connection, what happens to your authentic voice? With no purpose, how often does anxiety and/or depression hijack your thinking? My style is for you, your marriage, or your family if you need reconnection, restoration, or insights into a new, balanced normal.

New Dawn Family Healing is a family therapy specialized program focused in treating the family members and loved ones of those impacted by Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
At New Dawn we explore and discuss many different topics that will help your loved one. Therapy is a unique and individual experience; however, many common topics include: Developing self-care practices that allow you to thrive. Understanding the dynamics of an addictive illness. Exploring and recognizing family dynamics, patterns and roles of family members
New Dawn Family Healing is a family therapy specialized program focused in treating the family members and loved ones of those impacted by Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
At New Dawn we explore and discuss many different topics that will help your loved one. Therapy is a unique and individual experience; however, many common topics include: Developing self-care practices that allow you to thrive. Understanding the dynamics of an addictive illness. Exploring and recognizing family dynamics, patterns and roles of family members
Meet Our Addiction Therapists

Some of the topics Emily works with include trauma, anxiety/depression, ADHD, addiction, relational issues, and more.
Many of us long for genuine connection and safety in relation to ourselves and to others. Sometimes we want to better understand who we are and where we came from, but it can feel daunting to even know where to begin. Other times, we hope for tools and awareness that can enable us to feel more regulated, as we move forward through challenging moments. Whatever it is that brought you here today, Emily considers it an honor to walk alongside you. Through a fostering of safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, she strives to create healthy settings for change, growth, and healing.
Some of the topics Emily works with include trauma, anxiety/depression, ADHD, addiction, relational issues, and more.
Many of us long for genuine connection and safety in relation to ourselves and to others. Sometimes we want to better understand who we are and where we came from, but it can feel daunting to even know where to begin. Other times, we hope for tools and awareness that can enable us to feel more regulated, as we move forward through challenging moments. Whatever it is that brought you here today, Emily considers it an honor to walk alongside you. Through a fostering of safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, she strives to create healthy settings for change, growth, and healing.

I also have 15 years of experience in substance use treatment.
Life can be overwhelming and challenges may seem insurmountable. It may be difficult to find a way through the barriers that are standing in the way of your personal happiness. Intense emotions like anxiety, depression, and anger can make managing stressful situations even more difficult. Maladaptive coping strategies like emotionally shutting down, perfectionism, critical thinking, alcohol and drug use, self-sabotage and communication breakdowns can increase feelings of isolation and loneliness. Reaching out for help takes strength and courage. Therapy can help you find a way through the barriers that are holding you back.
I also have 15 years of experience in substance use treatment.
Life can be overwhelming and challenges may seem insurmountable. It may be difficult to find a way through the barriers that are standing in the way of your personal happiness. Intense emotions like anxiety, depression, and anger can make managing stressful situations even more difficult. Maladaptive coping strategies like emotionally shutting down, perfectionism, critical thinking, alcohol and drug use, self-sabotage and communication breakdowns can increase feelings of isolation and loneliness. Reaching out for help takes strength and courage. Therapy can help you find a way through the barriers that are holding you back.

Michael J DiBernardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63124
I have experience with children and adolescents, families in need of a change or a new set of skills, chronic mental illness inclusive of mood disorders, persistent anxiety and depression, and substance abuse disorders.
We will evaluate coping mechanisms, family, school, work, how clients see themselves, leisure time, and the role of the community in their lives. Different therapy solutions work for each client. This could include person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed therapy, substance abuse treatment, and solution-oriented therapy.
I have experience with children and adolescents, families in need of a change or a new set of skills, chronic mental illness inclusive of mood disorders, persistent anxiety and depression, and substance abuse disorders.
We will evaluate coping mechanisms, family, school, work, how clients see themselves, leisure time, and the role of the community in their lives. Different therapy solutions work for each client. This could include person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed therapy, substance abuse treatment, and solution-oriented therapy.

Susan Matheis Weaver
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63118
It is my passion to support people struggling with addiction.
Hi there! Thanks for taking the time to reach out for support. I know it's not easy. I’d love to connect with you to help you learn to manage your emotions and identify coping skills that work for you. I’m an unbiased space that gives your room to explore, process emotions and challenges. Together we can figure out what’s not working and what can help you feel better. I want to see you improve and help you feel like yourself again. I treat therapy as a conversation and discussion regarding your anxieties, worries, stress and other topics. This can help to untangle, reorganize and make sense of your thoughts.
It is my passion to support people struggling with addiction.
Hi there! Thanks for taking the time to reach out for support. I know it's not easy. I’d love to connect with you to help you learn to manage your emotions and identify coping skills that work for you. I’m an unbiased space that gives your room to explore, process emotions and challenges. Together we can figure out what’s not working and what can help you feel better. I want to see you improve and help you feel like yourself again. I treat therapy as a conversation and discussion regarding your anxieties, worries, stress and other topics. This can help to untangle, reorganize and make sense of your thoughts.

Solutions for Wellbeing, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCDP-D, MARS
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have over 15 years of experience working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, major-life set-backs, stress-related concerns, and substance use concerns.
Our lives can get very busy--making it hard to find time for counseling. I provide counseling via Telehealth and offer convenient evening and weekend time slots. Life can sometimes “knock our socks off”—I focus on helping clients get back on track and thriving again. Together, we develop a step-by-step plan to identify the problem, explore possible solutions, and develop strategies to move forward. We will explore the things that are getting in the way of you feeling your best self.
I have over 15 years of experience working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, major-life set-backs, stress-related concerns, and substance use concerns.
Our lives can get very busy--making it hard to find time for counseling. I provide counseling via Telehealth and offer convenient evening and weekend time slots. Life can sometimes “knock our socks off”—I focus on helping clients get back on track and thriving again. Together, we develop a step-by-step plan to identify the problem, explore possible solutions, and develop strategies to move forward. We will explore the things that are getting in the way of you feeling your best self.

Are you struggling to navigate your loved one's substance use disorder?
In our work together, we will provide you with scientifically studied tools to help move you in the direction you wish to go.
Are you struggling to navigate your loved one's substance use disorder?
In our work together, we will provide you with scientifically studied tools to help move you in the direction you wish to go.

Scott S. Heuer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63108
I work with individuals of all identities, and being someone who has personal life experiences with addiction, identifies as queer/gay and is an adoptive parent, I have developed a special interest in these populations.
We often become too focused on our prior mistakes. This stuck-ness can lead to thinking in ways that are limiting and pathologizing, and ultimately can constrict our choices and daily living. In our work together we'll focus on individual choices and strengths while remaining in the “here and now" to get you moving in the direction you want to go.
I work with individuals of all identities, and being someone who has personal life experiences with addiction, identifies as queer/gay and is an adoptive parent, I have developed a special interest in these populations.
We often become too focused on our prior mistakes. This stuck-ness can lead to thinking in ways that are limiting and pathologizing, and ultimately can constrict our choices and daily living. In our work together we'll focus on individual choices and strengths while remaining in the “here and now" to get you moving in the direction you want to go.

Lynda Bankston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63101
Are you Dealing with Addiction?
Lynda Bankston is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional based in Saint Charles, MO. I Lynda specializes in anger management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse, behavioral issues, and codependency. Contact me today to overcome the challenges that you are facing.
Are you Dealing with Addiction?
Lynda Bankston is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional based in Saint Charles, MO. I Lynda specializes in anger management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse, behavioral issues, and codependency. Contact me today to overcome the challenges that you are facing.

Are you struggling with Substance Use or Alcohol Use Disorders?
With programs ranging from medically monitored detox and inpatient residential treatment to outpatient services and medication-assisted treatments, we are equipped to support you in every step of your recovery journey. My goal as your therapist is to provide you with the highest level of care, empathy, and support to help you navigate your recovery journey.
Are you struggling with Substance Use or Alcohol Use Disorders?
With programs ranging from medically monitored detox and inpatient residential treatment to outpatient services and medication-assisted treatments, we are equipped to support you in every step of your recovery journey. My goal as your therapist is to provide you with the highest level of care, empathy, and support to help you navigate your recovery journey.
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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.