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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 Gardena, the suburbs of Gardena, other nearby places such as Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, or anywhere else in California, 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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Ellie Doherty
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I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and heal. A strong therapeutic relationship can be a truly transformative experience for clients who need assistance processing previous trauma and feeling seen and understood for their experience.


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I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and heal. A strong therapeutic relationship can be a truly transformative experience for clients who need assistance processing previous trauma and feeling seen and understood for their experience.

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I believe in an integrative approach to therapy. By pulling from psychodynamic, relational and attachment theories, I aim to help my clients explore feelings and patterns that may be holding them back in their present lives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse and Neglect
  • Addiction recovery
  • Adolescent-Parent Separation
  • Adolescent Risk Behaviors
  • adolescent trauma
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Alcohol
  • Alcohol Addiction
  • Alcohol Use Disorders
  • Child Abuse
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  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
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  • Family Conflict
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  • Family trauma
  • Financial Anxiety
  • High anxiety
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Love Addiction
  • Partners & Family of Addiction
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from abuse
  • Recovery from Alcohol Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Strategic Family Therapy
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Substance Abuse Intervention
  • Trauma Recovery
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Emily Miles
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As your therapist I can guide you towards improving your mood and relationships as well as strengthening your copings skills and problem solving abilities so that what once felt unmanageable is now manageable.


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As your therapist I can guide you towards improving your mood and relationships as well as strengthening your copings skills and problem solving abilities so that what once felt unmanageable is now manageable.

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I work through a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy lens, which looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they are connected. Feelings like these can feel unmanageable, so we will focus on how to look at behaviors and perceptions to feel better.

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  • Addictions
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Communication Issues
  • Depression
  • grief
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • Mandated therapy
  • Relationship Distress
  • Trauma Recovery
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Becca Bernstein
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work to achieve your mental health goals and overcome the struggles you are facing. We will focus on you as a WHOLE person and work towards exploration, empowerment, and actualization.


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work to achieve your mental health goals and overcome the struggles you are facing. We will focus on you as a WHOLE person and work towards exploration, empowerment, and actualization.

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I integrate aspects of Brainspotting, ACT, CBT, narrative, psychodynamic, existential and mindfulness to individualize each client's care.

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  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Self Esteem & Confidence Issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Elaine Skoulas
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We will identify what is holding you back and help develop new ways of responding to life's challenges. By getting unstuck, we can help you feel grounded, confident, and more in control to improve self-worth, relationships, and heal past trauma.


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We will identify what is holding you back and help develop new ways of responding to life's challenges. By getting unstuck, we can help you feel grounded, confident, and more in control to improve self-worth, relationships, and heal past trauma.

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I value providing a warm and inviting space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. I want to be that safe space for you. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I will partner with you to achieve your goals and empower you to live your best life.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Artists & Creative Personalities
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Grief counseling
  • Healthcare workers
  • Highly Sensitive People
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Self Esteem & Confidence Issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress Management
  • Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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Katherine Merritt
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Examine patterns in your life that contribute to your symptoms. Often we uncover that our ways of coping no longer serve us and we need to process emotions we would rather avoid. This process is tough but a worthwhile investment.


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Examine patterns in your life that contribute to your symptoms. Often we uncover that our ways of coping no longer serve us and we need to process emotions we would rather avoid. This process is tough but a worthwhile investment.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in comprehensive treatment that addresses your complexities and creates lasting change. You lead our sessions, by talking freely, and together we follow our curiosities to understand your experiences and emotions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adults bereaved as children
  • Alcohol Use Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Career Stress
  • Depression
  • Exploring Attachment Styles
  • Panic Attacks
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Worth
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