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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 Francisco, Bayview, Chinatown, Civic Center, or even Fishermans Wharf, 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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Tricia Baker
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Through our work together, I will help you to uncover positive coping skills to manage life's challenges including boundary setting, healthy communication strategies, management of emotional distress and reducing unhelpful thinking patterns.


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Through our work together, I will help you to uncover positive coping skills to manage life's challenges including boundary setting, healthy communication strategies, management of emotional distress and reducing unhelpful thinking patterns.

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My approach is grounded in the belief that every individual has the potential to grow and change and is deserving of acceptance. I strive to create a trusting, safe space in which my clients feel heard and empowered.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Joan Porter
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I aim to provide clients with resources to enhance their understanding and connection to life. Together, we'll address past traumas, present struggles, and life changes, embarking on a fulfilling counseling journey.


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I aim to provide clients with resources to enhance their understanding and connection to life. Together, we'll address past traumas, present struggles, and life changes, embarking on a fulfilling counseling journey.

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I use a psychodynamic approach, focusing on unconscious beliefs and patterns that may hinder your relationships and life. I'm trained in various therapies, including trauma, resilience, and attachment theory.

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  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
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Dr. Galina Buckhout
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We will collaborate about your diagnosis and treatment plan. During treatment, your treatment plan can be updated at any time. We will always work collaboratively and in line with your therapeutic goals at your comfort level.


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We will collaborate about your diagnosis and treatment plan. During treatment, your treatment plan can be updated at any time. We will always work collaboratively and in line with your therapeutic goals at your comfort level.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use several types of evidence-based psychotherapies to create a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific wants, needs, and symptom presentation. All of the psychotherapies used are evidence-based (meaning they are supported by research).

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  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Adolescents
  • Alcohol
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Anxiety Management
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bereavement
  • Career Change
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Families
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Immigrants
  • Job Stress
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Changes
  • Life Transitions
  • Military Life Transition
  • Military Service
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Skills
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
  • Sadness
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Image
  • Situational Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Ashley Avila
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It is my goal to help you reach your goals. What are they? If you desire lasting change but don't know where to start; I can help. Together, we can find healthy ways to cope, & get you back in control. I'd be honored to walk this journey with you.


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It is my goal to help you reach your goals. What are they? If you desire lasting change but don't know where to start; I can help. Together, we can find healthy ways to cope, & get you back in control. I'd be honored to walk this journey with you.

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I've done individual & group therapy with clients for over 8 years, all utilizing evidence-based practices such as MI, CBT, ACT & SFBT. I specialize in BIPOC populations noticing unhelpful thoughts or habits in their lives & who are looking freedom.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • BIPOC
  • Overachievers
  • Racial Justice
  • Racial Trauma
  • Racism
  • Recovery
  • Religious Trauma
  • Technology Addiction
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Paul Boyer
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I help clients build skills for near term relief while also addressing more fundamental issues that facilitate long-term change. We will address difficult experiences and feelings in a way that is sometimes challenging, but never overwhelming.


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I help clients build skills for near term relief while also addressing more fundamental issues that facilitate long-term change. We will address difficult experiences and feelings in a way that is sometimes challenging, but never overwhelming.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe that therapy should be compassionate and client-centered, but I also feel that it should be focused and finite. My goals as a therapist are to help clients achieve their aims and to have as many warm goodbyes as I can.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
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