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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 California from Alameda to Yucaipa or even Montclair, 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.

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One of the greatest things about Brainspotting is that one can process just about anything using it. One can work on a specific issues such as anger towards someone or a more general issue such as a sense of not feeling good enough.


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One of the greatest things about Brainspotting is that one can process just about anything using it. One can work on a specific issues such as anger towards someone or a more general issue such as a sense of not feeling good enough.

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Working from a bottom-up approach, clients process issues to obtain healing in their brain and body which leads to change in their psychology versus trying to change their psychology via talk, which is the top-down approach.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Couples
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Together, we will create a personalized roadmap to healing, and work towards attaining the goals that matter most to you. We will gently release past hurts, feelings & experiences to create space for healing and allow you to reclaim your inner peace.


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Together, we will create a personalized roadmap to healing, and work towards attaining the goals that matter most to you. We will gently release past hurts, feelings & experiences to create space for healing and allow you to reclaim your inner peace.

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My approach targets solution, not just symptom relief. We'll work together to address the root causes of your struggles, empowering you to build lasting change. I offer guidance & support in navigating your challenges and achieving results.

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  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Anxiety Management
  • Codependency
  • Depression
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  • Inner Child
  • Love Addiction
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Together we will explore your values and the current direction of your life. We will explore what's most important to you and develop ways to get back on track with the life you want for yourself.


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Together we will explore your values and the current direction of your life. We will explore what's most important to you and develop ways to get back on track with the life you want for yourself.

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One of my goals is to help people come into the present moment and get in touch with what they are experiencing in the here and now. Therapy is a place to slow down and really connect with what you are feeling.

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We can work towards building a happier and more fulfilling life. You are not alone in your mental health improvement or recovery. You have the right to feel safe, loved, and respected by others.


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We can work towards building a happier and more fulfilling life. You are not alone in your mental health improvement or recovery. You have the right to feel safe, loved, and respected by others.

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My therapeutic orientation is rooted in psychodynamic, behavioral therapy, person-centered, and postmodern (narrative and SFBT). On top of the talk therapy, I am also trained in EMDR and Brainspotting.

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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
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  • Depressive Disorders
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  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Balance
  • Life Skills
  • Mood Disorders
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