Online Addictions therapists in Potomac, Maryland MD
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Substance Abuse
Dr. Anita Gadhia-Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PsyD, LICSW, LCSW-C
I HAVE WORKED IN THE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY FIELD FOR OVER 25 YEARS, AND ALSO HAVE DECADES OF PERSONAL RECOVERY MYSELF. MY BESTSELLING BOOK, "FROM ADDICTION TO RECOVERY: A THERAPIST'S PERSONAL JOURNEY" IS AVAILABLE AT AMAZON.COM. I ALSO WORK WITH TELEVISION AND OTHER MEDIA TO DISCUSS MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ISSUES.
28 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
At Washington Psychological Wellness, we offer compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals and families impacted by addiction and substance use disorders. Our therapists understand that recovery is a deeply personal journey, and we provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore the underlying causes of addiction, build healthier coping strategies, and foster lasting change.
We work with adults, adolescents, and families to address a range of issues related to alcohol, drugs, and other compulsive behaviors, tailoring treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one, we are here to support you every step of the way toward healing and recovery.
12 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Dr. Mike Strand
Psychologist, PsyD
Addiction casts a long shadow, affecting not just the individual but their loved ones, turning daily life into a cycle of dependency and despair. The grip of addiction tightens, isolating you from the life you once knew and the people you love. My addiction treatment services offer a beacon of hope, guiding you towards recovery with compassion, understanding, and a tailored path to reclaim your independence and well-being.
18 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
In addressing addictions and substance abuse, our approach focuses on understanding the root causes of addiction, breaking the cycle of dependency, and promoting sustainable recovery. We recognize that every journey of substance misuse is unique, and as such, we endeavor to provide personalized, compassionate care tailored to the distinct circumstances and needs of each client.
Specialized Focus on Addiction Recovery
* Comprehensive Assessment: We begin with a thorough evaluation to understand the history and scope of the substance use, alongside any co-occurring mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. This holistic perspective ensures that all underlying factors are treated concurrently.
* Individualized Counseling Plans: Based on the initial assessment, we develop a customized treatment plan that may include methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Relapse Prevention strategies. Our plans are adaptable to the evolving needs of each individual throughout their recovery process.
* Skill Building: A significant focus of therapy is on building skills for managing cravings, avoiding triggers, and coping with daily stresses without relying on substances. These skills are vital for maintaining long-term sobriety and preventing relapse.
* Supportive Environment: We foster a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can freely discuss their experiences and challenges. The space is a safe zone where individuals are encouraged to explore their emotions and behaviors without fear of criticism.
* Family Involvement: Recognizing the role of family dynamics in recovery, we offer family therapy sessions to educate loved ones about addiction and how they can best support the individual’s journey toward recovery.
* Continuous Support and Aftercare: Recovery from addiction is an ongoing process. We provide continuous support and aftercare planning to assist individuals in maintaining their sobriety after they've completed initial treatment phases. This includes connection to support groups, ongoing counseling, and routine check-ins.
Transformative Goals
Our ultimate goal is not just to help clients abstain from addictive substances but to enable them to understand and reshape their life patterns. Through empowerment and self-discovery, individuals are aided in rebuilding their lives, mending relationships, and finding new sources of fulfillment and meaning beyond their addiction.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance abuse, please reach out. Together, we can work towards recovery and a renewed sense of control over your life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Amanda Cummings Brandenburg
Psychologist, PhD
I work with clients contemplating recovery or making a big change to their alcohol or substance use. I also support people in recovery and have previous experience working in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Program at McLean Hospital in Boston, MA.
11 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
GRIS ALVES
Counselor/Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher
I specialize in working with addiction and substance use through a trauma-informed, nonjudgmental approach rooted in Compassionate Inquiry®. Rather than focusing solely on stopping behaviors, I help clients explore the emotional and nervous system roots of addiction—often shaped by childhood trauma, chronic stress, or unmet attachment needs. Clients seek my support when they are ready to understand their patterns with compassion, reduce shame, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves, their emotions, and their recovery process.
11 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Wayne G. Siegel, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, Clinical Psychology
Substance use can be a coping strategy that once felt adaptive—but over time, it may begin to erode your relationships, health, and sense of self. Whether you're navigating early recovery, relapse prevention, or long-standing patterns of use, I offer a structured, evidence-based approach tailored to your unique history and goals.
Drawing on over three decades of clinical experience, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients understand the function of their substance use, build sustainable coping strategies, and reconnect with their values. Treatment is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and grounded in scientific research—designed to support both behavioral change and emotional healing.
I work with high-functioning adults, healthcare professionals, and individuals facing complex life transitions. Whether you're seeking clarity, accountability, or long-term transformation, we’ll develop a personalized roadmap that honors your strengths and equips you with practical tools for change.
33 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Dr Barbara Hall
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Come on in and let's talk! It may be addiction and it may not. Let's explore what's going on with you and collaborate to find some solutions.
30 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Paul W Anderson, PhD
Psychologist, Licensed counseling psychologist, Licensed Addictions counselor, PsyPact
Substance abuse addiction is a disease that affects not only the user but his or her family members. Abstinence does not solve the problem. Instead, I can help you and your family develop a new lifestyle that does require the use of mood-altering substances. Please read my book “Bulletproof Recovery” to know more about how my approach can help you achieve peace of mind and serenity.
45 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Dr. Walter J. Matweychuk
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have written a book Overcoming Your Addictions which shows you how to apply the principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and CBT to your self-defeating addictions. To overcome an addiction you first need to learn to accept yourself unconditionally with your addiction. Your self-defeating addictive behavior does not diminish your worth as a person. Putting yourself down will not help you overcome your addiction. Secondly, you need to learn to build your discomfort tolerance for urges, develop a healthy network of friends who will not lead you back to your addiction, and a vitally absorbing interest in life that makes your life meaningful.
36 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Dr. Sonia Ovuehor Ovy
Counselor/Therapist, Doctor of science in Counselling Psychology, Msc Conflict Resolution, Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certificate in Mental Health Studies, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Diploma in Relationship and Family Counselling, CPD in Neuro Linguistic Programming.
My Holistic Approach For Recovery and Wellness.
Combining cutting-edge techniques with empathetic understanding, I help individuals overcome addiction and substance abuse. Focusing on mindfulness, self-care, and resilience, my therapy fosters long-term recovery, improved relationships, and enhanced overall wellbeing.
9 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Dr. Patricia Webbink
Psychologist, MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology
For many years, I have offered Substance Abuse and Addiction program for individuals, couples & groups. The root of addiction often lies in dysfunctional family experiences in childhood. Whatever form an addiction takes-- whether overeating, gambling drug or alcohol abuse, cigarette smoking, video-game or pornography or sex addiction, the addictive cycle often numbs feelings or serves as an attempt to fill an inner emptiness. I use various effective methods to help clients stop or decrease addiction and replace it with more functional ways of dealing with needs and feelings. I have developed a safe and effective approach using guided imagery, movement, and music leading to a therapeutic, altered state of consciousness, that can serve as a substitute for the high that one gets with drugs. Adolescents as well as adults learn to say no to drinking, smoking, over-eating and drugs through my programs. They learn to recognize how they are putting their education, health, family ties, and social life at risk. Often they are “self-medicating” their depression or anxiety with addiction, and they find far better ways of dealing with these problems. My colleagues and I also facilitate family and friend interventions for drug and alcohol abuse. Over many years, I have worked with Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs) including presenting my work with ACOAs at a meeting for psychologists at the Maryland Psychological Association. Many ACOAs become alcoholics themselves or become involved in relationships with alcoholics or substance abusers. They are at risk for other dysfunctional or even abusive relationships. I see many clients for Stopping Smoking and present successful Smoking Cessation programs to organizations and law firms. I have also presented seminars at the Maryland, DC and Virginia Lung Associations on Breathing and Smoking Cessation. I attend many seminars on Eating Disorders to stay up to date on the latest developments in the field. I have produced CD’s and Tapes (available on Bandcamp) to assist Weight Loss and Smoking cessation. I have also presented a radio program and led workshops on Mindful Eating. I regularly offer free zoom seminars, that can help individuals deal with Substance Abuse and weight loss. Please feel free to call for the latest schedule or for a consultation: 301-229-8000
56 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Pat Dudley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
I have worked with individuals for several years struggling with the grip of addiction. In my work with you, we will examine the triggering event that is often to related trauma.
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Lauren Chavis
Psychologist, PsyD
I trained for over 3 years in various treatment settings for substance abuse (intensive outpatient, outpatient, and post-detox residential).
16 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Dr. Jeffrey Huttman
Psychologist, Ph.D.
For over 20 years I have been assisting individuals in addressing and overcoming drug and alcohol abuse. I employ decades of experience running inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities in a private practice setting geared toward maintaining sobriety in everyday life.
23 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Sophia Pressley
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Addictions and Substance Abuse can provide a heavy burden on your life and impede your life journey. They present a false narrative to you while destroying everything you love and have worked hard to achieve. However, the good news about narratives is they can be edited and rewritten to tell the best story about a overcomer and survivor. Let's rewrite your narrative together!
16 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
We specialize in supporting individuals struggling with addiction, including substance use and compulsive behaviors, offering personalized strategies for recovery and long-term wellness.
Our therapists: Jamelia Branch, Andrea Gross, Willie Artis, Lea Harkless, Jasper Boomer
6 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Dionysica Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
I have extensive experience working with individuals and families impacted by addiction and substance use. My approach combines compassion with practical strategies, helping clients address the root causes of their struggles while building healthy coping skills and a strong foundation for recovery. I understand the complexities of addiction not just the behaviors, but the emotions, relationships, and life circumstances that surround it and I’m committed to walking alongside you with support, accountability, and hope for lasting change.
10 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Daniel McNulty
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
It is my goal to cultivate our relationship by providing a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can feel understood and heard. To find the method that works best for each individual client struggling with addition, I draw from psychodynamic, humanistic, and existential perspectives. Additionally, I incorporate a variety of modalities into my work with clients including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing.
12 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Substance Abuse
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals struggling with addiction, substance abuse, compulsive behaviors, internet addiction, and gaming addiction. He works with clients seeking deeper healing from the emotional pain, trauma, stress, and unhealthy patterns that often contribute to addictive behaviors and difficulty breaking destructive cycles. His goal is to help clients restore emotional balance, improve functioning, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful and lasting change.
Many individuals struggling with addiction feel stuck in patterns of shame, isolation, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, depression, or self-destructive coping behaviors. Addiction is often connected to unresolved trauma, difficult life experiences, emotional pain, attachment wounds, or chronic stress. This is one reason why simply being told to “stop” is rarely effective. Lasting recovery requires understanding and healing the underlying issues driving the behavior.
Brad takes a holistic and personalized approach to addiction counseling, recognizing that healing involves the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and sense of purpose. Therapy is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each client’s individual needs, goals, and experiences. Clients are provided with a safe, non-judgmental environment where they can openly explore past trauma, triggers, unhealthy coping patterns, emotional struggles, and the deeper causes of addiction.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-focused counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support recovery and long-term healing. Therapy focuses on helping clients process unresolved trauma, reduce compulsive behaviors, build self-awareness, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop healthier coping skills and relationships.
Brad believes recovery is about more than simply stopping a behavior or substance use. The goal is to help clients reconnect with themselves, restore hope and self-worth, improve emotional well-being, and create a healthier and more fulfilling life without relying on substances or addictive behaviors to cope or feel better about themselves.
Healing and recovery are possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond addiction, regain control of their lives, strengthen relationships, and redefine who they are today.
Virtual counseling and online trauma-focused therapy sessions are available, providing confidential and convenient access to professional addiction and trauma therapy from the comfort of home.
28 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD (Online Only)
Addictions therapists in Potomac, Maryland Statistics
Addictions therapists in Potomac, Maryland average 19 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Addictions or Substance Abuse (100%), Anxiety or Fears (93%), and Depression (80%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Gender ID
| 49% |
Female |
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| 47% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Addictions or Substance Abuse |
| 93% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Depression |
| 62% | Loss or Grief |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Stress |
| 57% | Self Esteem |