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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 San Diego, Black Mountain Ranch, Carmel Mountain Ranch, La Jolla, or even Miramar Ranch North, 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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I want everyone that I work with to feel heard and my hope is to create a safe relationship built on trust and mutual understanding.

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My approach includes a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Strengths Based interventions. Each of these strategies can provide us tools in daily living.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
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  • Parenting
  • Relationships
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  • Trauma
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I encourage you to take control of your mental health and enjoy the self-growth journey. Remember help comes in many forms and being open to therapy will provide you with different aspects to view situations and learn new ways to cope.

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My go-to modalities are person-centered, solution focused, strengthen based, motivational and cognitive/dialectical behavior therapy. My education includes a bachelors in criminal justice, a master' in forensic psychology, and master' in social work.

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  • Criminal Justice Involvement
  • Depression
  • Personal Growth
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Schizophrenia
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make your goals a priority, and I am dedicated to providing support that aligns with your aspirations. While starting therapy may feel daunting, please know that I am here to make this process as comfortable and enriching as possible.

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My therapeutic toolbox includes person-centered therapy with reflective listening, solution-focused therapy, problem-solving therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and systems therapy. Together, we'll navigate these approaches.

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leave sessions with a clearer sense of your goals and plans to achieve those goals. You should expect to leave sessions feeling hopeful, capable, and supported.

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I use a mostly cognitive-behavioral approach. That means that I help you identify thought and behavioral patterns that may not be serving you well. We then work on modifying those patterns so that you can improve your mood and sense of well-being.

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Samantha Mero
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Get you to understand the biological, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual aspects that shape your wellbeing, stop self-sabotaging, heal from trauma, and learn how to make decisions that are aligned with your values.


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Get you to understand the biological, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual aspects that shape your wellbeing, stop self-sabotaging, heal from trauma, and learn how to make decisions that are aligned with your values.

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I use different therapeutic modalities and work with my clients to find what works best for each individual. I emphasize somatic experience and offer EMDR therapy for those who are looking for a deeper nervous-system level healing.

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