Find Drug Use Therapists & Counselors in San Marcos, CA.

 

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 Marcos, the suburbs of San Marcos, other nearby places such as Escondido, Vista, 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.

San Marcos, CA Substance Abuse Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Linda Johnson
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By exploring the past, we best understand the present. We'll utilize your inner strengths and resources combined with various clinical theories, psychoeducation, and evidence-based interventions to identify and meet your goals.


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By exploring the past, we best understand the present. We'll utilize your inner strengths and resources combined with various clinical theories, psychoeducation, and evidence-based interventions to identify and meet your goals.

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I am an interactive therapist who enjoys engaging directly with clients. I draw from a variety of theories and clinical modalities to provide an integrative approach to treatment that is targeted to meet the unique needs of each person I assist.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Grief
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationships
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Trauma
  • Work Stress
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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.

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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.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
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Catherine Ferreira-Babor
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...understand your problems in a nonjudgemental way. We will understand how they make sense given your life experiences. We will acknowledge your strengths while also figure out what improvements in your thinking, feeling and functioning can be made.


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...understand your problems in a nonjudgemental way. We will understand how they make sense given your life experiences. We will acknowledge your strengths while also figure out what improvements in your thinking, feeling and functioning can be made.

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I am a psychodynamic therapist which means that I look for how unconscious issues, rooted in your past, are affecting your life today. I also use techniques from the Cognitive Behavioral Theories, when applicable, to provide quicker symptom relief.

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  • Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Infidelity
  • Medical Trauma
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Substance Use Disorders
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Justin Sundgot-Smith
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In our work together my aim to help you find new ways of navigating external stressors and difficult internal experiences, deepening self compassion and love for yourself/others, and learning to create a fulfilling value driven existence.


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In our work together my aim to help you find new ways of navigating external stressors and difficult internal experiences, deepening self compassion and love for yourself/others, and learning to create a fulfilling value driven existence.

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My approach is informed by acceptance based strategies that emphasize skill based solutions, present moment awareness, value alignment, and self compassion. I am person centered and draw heavily on tenets of strength based positive psychology

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  • Career Change
  • Coaching
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Gay
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Use Disorders
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Allyx McCormick
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I am committed to accompanying you on your journey of hope and change. Together, we will navigate the challenges you face, discover your strengths, and work towards achieving your goals. I am here to support you every step of the way.


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I am committed to accompanying you on your journey of hope and change. Together, we will navigate the challenges you face, discover your strengths, and work towards achieving your goals. I am here to support you every step of the way.

Something to know about my approach is:

My therapeutic approach is client-centered and humanistic, with a primary focus on facilitating empowerment, self-actualization, healing, and growth. Whether you're a child, teen, adult, or a couple, I am here to help and support you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Substance Use
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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