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Are substance abuse problems causing issues in your relationships and making life more challenging? If so, it’s time to seek help. A substance abuse therapist can help you calm cravings, identify triggers, and remedy mental issues so you can stop using substances and start celebrating sobriety.

Wherever you are located in Virginia from Alexandria to Virginia Beach or even Lynchburg, or anywhere else nearby, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Need Substance Abuse Therapy

Many people use substances, but get overwhelmed with them and are not sure when or if to stop. It can be difficult to know when it’s time to seek help for substance use. So, here are some signs to look out for:

  • You have cravings for drugs and other substances.
  • You want to give up substances but can’t seem to kick the habit.
  • Your drug or alcohol tolerance is building.
  • You have withdrawal symptoms when you’re not using substances.
  • Your substance use is affecting your relationships.

If any of these signs describe your situation, a substance abuse counselor can help you immensely. In a new article, licensed therapist Mark Levine writes about the stages of change when getting ready to handle an addiction to drugs.

Help is Available: Get Substance Abuse Counseling Today

A licensed therapist can use various techniques and tools to support you emotionally, help you identify triggers, curb your cravings, and rewire your thought processes so you can bid your drug habit goodbye. Luckily, finding a quality therapist is easy with Mental Health Match! Start by browsing below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Virginia Substance Abuse Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Looking to expand your network? At Mental Health Match, we match clients to therapists and counselors specializing in substance abuse. Get set up for new referrals in 10 minutes or less. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.

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Together, we can identify your strengths and weaknesses and develop a treatment plan to get you back on track. Using evidence-based techniques, personalized medication plans and compassionate care, we will address your mental health needs.


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Together, we can identify your strengths and weaknesses and develop a treatment plan to get you back on track. Using evidence-based techniques, personalized medication plans and compassionate care, we will address your mental health needs.

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I specialize in helping high performers like you to manage ADHD, depression, anxiety and mood disorders.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Substance Use Disorders
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Camille Nahas
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In our therapeutic journey together, we will embark on a collaborative and empowering process aimed at fostering healing, growth, and resilience. We will work together to understand how parts of you can come together to create self-healing and joy!


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In our therapeutic journey together, we will embark on a collaborative and empowering process aimed at fostering healing, growth, and resilience. We will work together to understand how parts of you can come together to create self-healing and joy!

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Clients often find that my integration of Internal Family Systems, strength-based, and solution-oriented techniques creates a dynamic and engaging therapeutic experience, centered around prioritizing our therapeutic connection.

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  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Personality Disorders
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Use
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Health
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Andrea Mcphatter
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1. Create goals that the client identifies 2. Create a vision of the life that is desired 3.Walk together towards that vision 4. Learn to experience and express emotions a long the way 5. Do the necessary work through challenges 6. Shed old versions


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1. Create goals that the client identifies 2. Create a vision of the life that is desired 3.Walk together towards that vision 4. Learn to experience and express emotions a long the way 5. Do the necessary work through challenges 6. Shed old versions

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I am Solution Focused Rooted but value the time in exploration . I am client centered and build on the strengths the client already has within. I believe in building tools and using them to face challenges and pulling the good out of all of life

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  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Boundaries
  • Coaching
  • Confidence
  • Co-Parenting
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Feeling Hopeless
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Grief
  • Illness and Disease
  • Life Changes
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Motivation
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Skills
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Media Use
  • Trauma
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Review your experiences in life and therapy and identify what is most important to you. We can create a structured approach to recovering from trauma or enhance coping skills and setting healthy boundaries.


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Review your experiences in life and therapy and identify what is most important to you. We can create a structured approach to recovering from trauma or enhance coping skills and setting healthy boundaries.

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Person-Centered, meaning that I want to meet my clients where they need me. I provide empathy, validation, and unconditional positive regard. I support individuals to focus on the solutions in life instead of the problems.

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  • Addictions
  • Boundaries
  • Confidence
  • Relationships
  • Self-Worth
  • Trauma
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Thomas Wilkin
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We'll start with talk therapy to find the right treatment modality for you. Our primary objective is to explore, understand, and reshape any distressing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors affecting your well-being.


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We'll start with talk therapy to find the right treatment modality for you. Our primary objective is to explore, understand, and reshape any distressing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors affecting your well-being.

Something to know about my approach is:

I work alongside my clients, engaging in a collaborative effort to establish treatment goals that are effective and authentic to you. In order to address your unique needs, I draw upon a range of modalities such as MI, CBT, and EMDR.

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  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Infertility
  • Parent-Adult Child Relationship
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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