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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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Elizabeth Collier
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Embarking on personal growth is a lifelong journey that demands courage and the support of others. It's an honor to create a space for individuals, couples and families as they navigate their unique paths.


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Embarking on personal growth is a lifelong journey that demands courage and the support of others. It's an honor to create a space for individuals, couples and families as they navigate their unique paths.

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My approach is multidisciplinary including Cognitive-Behaviorial Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and psychodynamic principles providing a holistic framework for a self-discovery journey.

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  • Anger Management
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Grace Wakim
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have a deeper understanding of the symptoms, patterns, and situations that may be exacerbating suffering or keeping you “stuck,” a plan to address areas of concern, and a nonjudgmental space in which you feel seen and heard.


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have a deeper understanding of the symptoms, patterns, and situations that may be exacerbating suffering or keeping you “stuck,” a plan to address areas of concern, and a nonjudgmental space in which you feel seen and heard.

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I utilize a variety of perspectives and interventions to best support goals (psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness skills). I encourage you to recognize strengths, make space for imperfections, and challenge abusive inner dialogues.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Sexual Abuse
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Zoe Lantelme
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address your addictive behaviors, and any other concerns, by improving your relationship with yourself and others, building insight into your unique history, integrating therapeutic tools, and deepening your mind-body connection.


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address your addictive behaviors, and any other concerns, by improving your relationship with yourself and others, building insight into your unique history, integrating therapeutic tools, and deepening your mind-body connection.

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I use a harm reduction approach to understanding and treating substance use and other compulsive behaviors. This approach explores a number of contributing factors, such as co-occurring mental illnesses, family relationships, and medical problems.

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  • Addictions
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
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Craig Cassidy
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Healing emotional hurt and addictive habits to create a life of freedom and intimacy is the greatest journey we can take in our lives. This process requires insight, courage, compassion and resiliency to start the climb towards self acceptance.


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Healing emotional hurt and addictive habits to create a life of freedom and intimacy is the greatest journey we can take in our lives. This process requires insight, courage, compassion and resiliency to start the climb towards self acceptance.

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I use an eclectic approach that incorporates a number of modalities. At the core we are building the capacity to grow self acceptance through the process of vulnerability and healing of traumatic memories.

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  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Confidence
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  • Grief
  • Loneliness
  • Love Addiction
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • Parenting
  • Pornography
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Self-Esteem
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Jennifer Leupp
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create a plan for your healing tailored to your needs. We will decide whether to use EMDR, Mindfulness, talk therapy or other approaches I'm trained in to support you.


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create a plan for your healing tailored to your needs. We will decide whether to use EMDR, Mindfulness, talk therapy or other approaches I'm trained in to support you.

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I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and I use EMDR, an evidence based treatment for trauma, depression and anxiety, and Mindfulness to help you process difficult memories, overcome limiting beliefs and find a sense of peace.

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