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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 Rafael, the suburbs of San Rafael, other nearby places such as Novato, Berkeley, 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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Katherine van Heerden
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I of course want to identify goals to work towards to get you relief as quick as possible, however together we can go back as far as childhood to understand how patterns started and what shifts in thinking needs to occur to disrupt them.


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I of course want to identify goals to work towards to get you relief as quick as possible, however together we can go back as far as childhood to understand how patterns started and what shifts in thinking needs to occur to disrupt them.

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My approach is not ever to be the expert in the room. Although I have the skillset and possible solutions to help, I first want to understand your unique experience and situations that have shaped who you are.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Gender Identity
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Substance Use
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Shay Groenewold
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As a PhD, I aim to collaborate with you to build support, foster healthy independence, and develop self-compassion. We'll clarify your values and set goals to improve coping and self-concept. I view you as the expert on yourself.


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As a PhD, I aim to collaborate with you to build support, foster healthy independence, and develop self-compassion. We'll clarify your values and set goals to improve coping and self-concept. I view you as the expert on yourself.

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Working from a person-centered foundation, I use an approach that integrates a variety of different types of therapy according to what is the best fit for the client.

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  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Anger Management
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Mood Disorders
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Stella Dennett
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delve into the interplay between your lived experience, internal world, and aspirations that shape who you are to empower you with the awareness essential for cultivating a robust self-concept to navigate life from a grounded & confident place.


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delve into the interplay between your lived experience, internal world, and aspirations that shape who you are to empower you with the awareness essential for cultivating a robust self-concept to navigate life from a grounded & confident place.

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My approach is psychodynamic, rooted in depth psychology. I am to help you acquire effective coping strategies and deepen your relationship with yourself so you can increase self-esteem, and decrease anxiety and stress.

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  • Addictions
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Family Conflict
  • Graduate Students
  • Grief
  • Identity
  • Life Transitions
  • Queer
  • Self-Esteem
  • Situational Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Eric van der Voort
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Find ways for you to better manage stress and painful feelings, examine and challenge unhelpful thinking, explore new ways of experiencing pleasure, communicate more effectively, and enjoy better sex.


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Find ways for you to better manage stress and painful feelings, examine and challenge unhelpful thinking, explore new ways of experiencing pleasure, communicate more effectively, and enjoy better sex.

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I work with people in the kink, LGBTQIA+, and non-monogamous communities to address performance anxieties, desire discrepancies, use of sex/porn or substances, confusion about sexuality, relationship conflict, and communication issues.

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  • Addictions
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety
  • Communication Skills
  • Compulsive Sexuality/Hypersexuality
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Engagement
  • Front Line Workers
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Guilt
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Kink
  • Marriage
  • Pornography
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sex Anxiety
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexual Issues
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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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.

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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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