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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.

Whether you are located in downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield Country Club, Csu Bakersfield, Downtown Bakersfield, or even Haggin Oaks, 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.

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Kara Meeks
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We will engage in a relaxed, non judgmental space to explore challenges, develop insights, and acquire practical coping strategies, leaving session with a deeper understanding of yourself and enhanced emotional resilience.


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We will engage in a relaxed, non judgmental space to explore challenges, develop insights, and acquire practical coping strategies, leaving session with a deeper understanding of yourself and enhanced emotional resilience.

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My approach varies, based on the client's needs; however, I customarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, allowing my clients to work through life circumstances while keeping forward movement toward future goals.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Career
  • Co-Parenting
  • Coping Skills
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  • Depressive Disorders
  • Divorce and Separation
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Balance
  • Life Skills
  • Mood Disorders
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  • Parenting Skills
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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Katherine van Heerden
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I of course want to identify goals to work towards to get you relief as quick as possible, however together we can go back as far as childhood to understand how patterns started and what shifts in thinking needs to occur to disrupt them.


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I of course want to identify goals to work towards to get you relief as quick as possible, however together we can go back as far as childhood to understand how patterns started and what shifts in thinking needs to occur to disrupt them.

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My approach is not ever to be the expert in the room. Although I have the skillset and possible solutions to help, I first want to understand your unique experience and situations that have shaped who you are.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Gender Identity
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Substance Use
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Catherine Ferreira-Babor
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...understand your problems in a nonjudgemental way. We will understand how they make sense given your life experiences. We will acknowledge your strengths while also figure out what improvements in your thinking, feeling and functioning can be made.


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...understand your problems in a nonjudgemental way. We will understand how they make sense given your life experiences. We will acknowledge your strengths while also figure out what improvements in your thinking, feeling and functioning can be made.

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I am a psychodynamic therapist which means that I look for how unconscious issues, rooted in your past, are affecting your life today. I also use techniques from the Cognitive Behavioral Theories, when applicable, to provide quicker symptom relief.

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  • Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Infidelity
  • Medical Trauma
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Substance Use Disorders
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Paul Boyer
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I help clients build skills for near term relief while also addressing more fundamental issues that facilitate long-term change. We will address difficult experiences and feelings in a way that is sometimes challenging, but never overwhelming.


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I help clients build skills for near term relief while also addressing more fundamental issues that facilitate long-term change. We will address difficult experiences and feelings in a way that is sometimes challenging, but never overwhelming.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe that therapy should be compassionate and client-centered, but I also feel that it should be focused and finite. My goals as a therapist are to help clients achieve their aims and to have as many warm goodbyes as I can.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
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Syed Mehdi
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As a LMFT, I aim to provide a safe space for self-exploration and healing. Together, we'll cultivate mindfulness, understand your patterns and triggers, and address underlying issues contributing to your mental health for a more balanced life.


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As a LMFT, I aim to provide a safe space for self-exploration and healing. Together, we'll cultivate mindfulness, understand your patterns and triggers, and address underlying issues contributing to your mental health for a more balanced life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a mix of techniques like ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and more. My approach is centered on your needs, focusing on your strengths and solutions, while also addressing any trauma.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • School Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
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