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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 Torrance, the suburbs of Torrance, other nearby places such as Rancho Palos Verdes, Hawthorne, 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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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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Confidence
  • Creatives
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
  • Loneliness
  • Love Addiction
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
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  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sex Addiction
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As a LMFT, I aim to build a trusting relationship, discussing your personal history and current stressors. Our sessions will be flexible, connecting past experiences to present behaviors. I want you to leave our sessions empowered.


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As a LMFT, I aim to build a trusting relationship, discussing your personal history and current stressors. Our sessions will be flexible, connecting past experiences to present behaviors. I want you to leave our sessions empowered.

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As a certified Prepare-Enrich facilitator, I specialize in couples therapy. I use different methods based on your needs, including talk therapy and motivational interviewing. My focus is on your strengths and empowerment.

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  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Coping Skills
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  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
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  • Panic Attacks
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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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  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
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You are welcome to discuss any topic in our sessions.

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My approach is a combination of my professional education and life experience.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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You can trust that every interaction with me will have a clear goal and purpose. I will always steer our conversations towards a specific direction, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.


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You can trust that every interaction with me will have a clear goal and purpose. I will always steer our conversations towards a specific direction, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

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I offer a range of therapeutic approaches including motivational interviewing, feedback, talk therapy, medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, counseling, psychotherapy, and psychodynamic therapy. I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals, helping you navigate challenges and achieve personal growth.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
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  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
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