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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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Working together we can separate you from your problem story and refocus on your strengths, values, and goals, reestablishing your purpose with a new, unique view. I will work WITH you so that you may live YOUR best life.


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Working together we can separate you from your problem story and refocus on your strengths, values, and goals, reestablishing your purpose with a new, unique view. I will work WITH you so that you may live YOUR best life.

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I provide collaborative therapy so you can strengthen your personal agency. I am eclectic and utilize post-modern, cognitive behavioral, and solution focused techniques.

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  • Addictions
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  • Trauma
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My clients appreciate that I listen to them without judgment. Together, we discover their strengths and create a new, hopeful story for their lives.

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I prioritize building a strong bond with my clients and tailor my approach to their needs. I favor Narrative Therapy but also incorporate Gestalt for teenagers, Cognitive Behaviorism for addicts, and Strategic Therapy. Milton Erickson and Michael White have greatly influenced my practice.

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Chelsea believes in building a therapeutic relationship to work on the client's mental health goals to develop coping skills and regulate emotional and behavioral challenges. She works along with the client to manage mental health issues.


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Chelsea believes in building a therapeutic relationship to work on the client's mental health goals to develop coping skills and regulate emotional and behavioral challenges. She works along with the client to manage mental health issues.

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Chelsea helps patients remove the barriers that are holding them back from achieving their goals and enables them to possess the capacity and confidence to establish relationships that are meaningful, fulfilling, and lasting.

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  • Mood Regulation
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self-Esteem
  • Substance Abuse Intervention
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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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Hae Lynn Kwon
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As someone who understands and experiences the stigma that our own personal cultures may have, I believe that it takes power and strength to overcome the barriers that we as humans face regarding our mental health.


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As someone who understands and experiences the stigma that our own personal cultures may have, I believe that it takes power and strength to overcome the barriers that we as humans face regarding our mental health.

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I utilize Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative therapy and have a person-centered approach for each individual person that I get to meet and work with.

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  • Schizophrenia
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