Find Drug Use Therapists & Counselors in National City, CA.

 

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 National City, the suburbs of National City, other nearby places such as Chula Vista, San Diego, 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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Danielle Saliman
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Develop a safe and secure relationship, get to the root of your feelings, and release beliefs that do not serve you. Allow trauma to be processed and healed. Get to know and love the deeper and authentic version of you.


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Develop a safe and secure relationship, get to the root of your feelings, and release beliefs that do not serve you. Allow trauma to be processed and healed. Get to know and love the deeper and authentic version of you.

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In therapy, I like to let my clients be in the driver's seat. We can go as deep as you want to, or keep our work solution-focused if that's where you feel more comfortable. I tailor our work to fit your personal needs, preferences, and goals.

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  • Abusive Relationships
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family of Origin
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationships
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
  • Women
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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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Natalie Spautz
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Relationships; what works or doesn't work. Attachment; how to become more secure in romance and other relationships. Finances, your personal values, and ways to make peace with money. Healing childhood trauma and how to listen to yourself.


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Relationships; what works or doesn't work. Attachment; how to become more secure in romance and other relationships. Finances, your personal values, and ways to make peace with money. Healing childhood trauma and how to listen to yourself.

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People who work with me learn to become more emotionally present, gain insights and ideas for healing, recieve a helpful sounding board and emotional support, and gain deep understanding of both edges and strengths. Personal knowledge is power!

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  • Addictions
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Adults
  • Affair Recovery
  • Affairs and Cheating
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attachment Styles
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  • Chronic Stress
  • Codependency
  • Couples
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  • Cultural Issues
  • Dating and Romance
  • Developing Secure Attachment
  • Divorce and Separation
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  • Emotional Intimacy
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  • Family of Origin
  • Family Planning
  • Finances in a Relationship
  • Financial Stress
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marriage
  • Neurodivergence
  • People Pleasing
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Racial Trauma
  • Recovery
  • Relationship Skills
  • Social Justice
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Young Adults
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will cultivate your innate healing ability, revealing a stronger and more confident you. Let's walk this journey together so that you can say "yes" to a happier, healthier future for yourself.


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will cultivate your innate healing ability, revealing a stronger and more confident you. Let's walk this journey together so that you can say "yes" to a happier, healthier future for yourself.

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I utilize CBT, Goals-based, Group Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness, Reality Therapy, Client Centered, Trauma Informed Yoga,Strengths-based

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety
  • Coaching
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Skills
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Skills
  • Personal Growth
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Women
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Alysa Grigsby
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work toward your own personal therapeutic goals. I will offer support, time tested strategies and tools and even a little humor. I work creatively and flexibly to meet my client's needs.


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work toward your own personal therapeutic goals. I will offer support, time tested strategies and tools and even a little humor. I work creatively and flexibly to meet my client's needs.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a variety of approaches to meet my clients needs including CBT, solution focused, client centered approach and the strength-based model.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Parenting Skills
  • Substance Use
  • Teenagers
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