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Find Substance Abuse Therapists & Counselors in South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, the suburbs of South San Francisco, other nearby places such as San Bruno, Daly City, 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.

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

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Holistic and wellness-based. This means we think outside of the box and look at a person's whole life and whole body when thinking about mental health.

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Create a space for you to feel supported while gaining new coping skills and insight to achieve your mental wellness goals as well as meeting your life goals.


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Create a space for you to feel supported while gaining new coping skills and insight to achieve your mental wellness goals as well as meeting your life goals.

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I use a variety of methods including psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. My job is to follow my clients but also provide a gentle push to assist in their growth.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Career Change
  • Chronic Illness
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  • LGBTQ+
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As someone who understands and experiences the stigma that our own personal cultures may have, I believe that it takes power and strength to overcome the barriers that we as humans face regarding our mental health.


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As someone who understands and experiences the stigma that our own personal cultures may have, I believe that it takes power and strength to overcome the barriers that we as humans face regarding our mental health.

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I utilize Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative therapy and have a person-centered approach for each individual person that I get to meet and work with.

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Get thought a period of panic together. My original career path was to be an ER doctor and I worked on probation/parole as a therapist, so helping people get through a period of crisis and to find the light among the chaos is my specialty.


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Get thought a period of panic together. My original career path was to be an ER doctor and I worked on probation/parole as a therapist, so helping people get through a period of crisis and to find the light among the chaos is my specialty.

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For couples' therapy, my duty is to help enable a conversation, provide referee-ing, and provide relevant education; but for the most part, its about having the couple talk to each other and I only speak up when necessary.

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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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  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Love Addiction
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Relationships
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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