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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 Richmond, the suburbs of Richmond, other nearby places such as Berkeley, Oakland, 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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work through the challenges you are facing. Perhaps you are looking to grow self-esteem, work through anxiety or depression, a life transition, relationship issues, or to grow social, emotional regulation, or mindfulness skills.


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work through the challenges you are facing. Perhaps you are looking to grow self-esteem, work through anxiety or depression, a life transition, relationship issues, or to grow social, emotional regulation, or mindfulness skills.

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I balance empathy with directness to promote growth. Drawing from a Psychodynamic foundation and incorporating elements of other modalities, I collaborate with clients to tailor the powerful healing process of therapy to their unique experiences.

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  • Addictions
  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Career Change
  • Career Coaching
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Anxiety
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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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make positive changes, learn better communication habits, improve relationships with others, learn better self care, increase relisance.

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My approach is collaborative with my clients. I enjoy working with them on ensuring that their goals are what we work together towards.

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  • Acute Stress
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Caregivers
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  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
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  • LGBTQ+
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Get thought a period of panic together. My original career path was to be an ER doctor and I worked on probation/parole as a therapist, so helping people get through a period of crisis and to find the light among the chaos is my specialty.


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Get thought a period of panic together. My original career path was to be an ER doctor and I worked on probation/parole as a therapist, so helping people get through a period of crisis and to find the light among the chaos is my specialty.

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For couples' therapy, my duty is to help enable a conversation, provide referee-ing, and provide relevant education; but for the most part, its about having the couple talk to each other and I only speak up when necessary.

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Explore a range of themes with Dr. Gina: emotional safety, stress management, personal growth, nutrition and spiritual balance. Engage in meaningful discussions and solutions to uncover your true potential and achieve a harmonious, fulfilling life.


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Explore a range of themes with Dr. Gina: emotional safety, stress management, personal growth, nutrition and spiritual balance. Engage in meaningful discussions and solutions to uncover your true potential and achieve a harmonious, fulfilling life.

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Experience Dr. Gina's unique holistic approach at New Birth Counseling. She doesn't just treat symptoms; she nurtures complete mind, body, and spirit healing, guiding you towards deep, empowering self-discovery and lasting wellbeing.

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  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Manic Depression
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