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Find Substance Abuse 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.

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work toward your own personal therapeutic goals. I will offer support, time tested strategies and tools and even a little humor. I work creatively and flexibly to meet my client's needs.

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I use a variety of approaches to meet my clients needs including CBT, solution focused, client centered approach and the strength-based model.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Parenting Skills
  • Substance Use
  • Teenagers
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Relationships; what works or doesn't work. Attachment; how to become more secure in romance and other relationships. Finances, your personal values, and ways to make peace with money. Healing childhood trauma and how to listen to yourself.


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Relationships; what works or doesn't work. Attachment; how to become more secure in romance and other relationships. Finances, your personal values, and ways to make peace with money. Healing childhood trauma and how to listen to yourself.

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People who work with me learn to become more emotionally present, gain insights and ideas for healing, recieve a helpful sounding board and emotional support, and gain deep understanding of both edges and strengths. Personal knowledge is power!

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  • Addictions
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
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  • Affair Recovery
  • Affairs and Cheating
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attachment Styles
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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  • Financial Stress
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marriage
  • Neurodivergence
  • People Pleasing
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Racial Trauma
  • Recovery
  • Relationship Skills
  • Social Justice
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Young Adults
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Margot Charkow-Ross
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Identity what is working for you in your life and what you are wanting to change. We will make a plan on what is the best way to change the things that are undesirable. We will take the small steps in order to create big change.


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Identity what is working for you in your life and what you are wanting to change. We will make a plan on what is the best way to change the things that are undesirable. We will take the small steps in order to create big change.

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I work from where you are and where you want to be. I want to help you figure out what the best solution is for the issues you are experiencing and I cheer you on every step of the way.

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  • Anxiety
  • Career Change
  • Coaching
  • Depression
  • Feeling Stuck
  • Life Changes
  • Mood Disorders
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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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
  • Creatives
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
  • Loneliness
  • Love Addiction
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • Parenting
  • Pornography
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Self-Esteem
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Syed Mehdi
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As a LMFT, I aim to provide a safe space for self-exploration and healing. Together, we'll cultivate mindfulness, understand your patterns and triggers, and address underlying issues contributing to your mental health for a more balanced life.


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As a LMFT, I aim to provide a safe space for self-exploration and healing. Together, we'll cultivate mindfulness, understand your patterns and triggers, and address underlying issues contributing to your mental health for a more balanced life.

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I use a mix of techniques like ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and more. My approach is centered on your needs, focusing on your strengths and solutions, while also addressing any trauma.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
  • Panic Attacks
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  • School Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
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