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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 Aurora, the suburbs of Aurora, other nearby places such as Naperville, Bolingbrook, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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.

Aurora, IL Substance Abuse Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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W. Keith Jihan
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Hopefully talk, maybe practice some new skills, maybe meditate, hopefully dig deep (if that’s where we need to go, but generally not right away), generally we will problem solve and explore options you are willing and able to try out.


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Hopefully talk, maybe practice some new skills, maybe meditate, hopefully dig deep (if that’s where we need to go, but generally not right away), generally we will problem solve and explore options you are willing and able to try out.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe in an integrative approach, that is, there are good parts to many therapy approaches, and everyone is different. So I try and cater my approach on a personal basis.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Existential Issues
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Health Anxiety
  • Polyamory
  • Seasonal Depression
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I assists clients in empowering themselves by building skills, promoting insight, and gaining confidence to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.


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I assists clients in empowering themselves by building skills, promoting insight, and gaining confidence to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Something to know about my approach is:

I like to collaborate with my clients to provide a safe and disarming space. I strive to harness my clients with potential to facilitate growth through healing past trauma, and working through current challenges.

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  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Binge Eating
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Eating
  • Family Conflict
  • Feelings of Not Being Good Enough
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parent-Adult Child Relationship
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self Care
  • Self-Concept
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Sabotage
  • Self-Understanding
  • Stress Eating
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Young Adults
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Jessica Noesen
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Whether you are looking for specific trauma-focused treatment, contemplating the use of substances in your life, or just exploring therapy for a stressful life transition, I would be honored to be a part of your journey.


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Whether you are looking for specific trauma-focused treatment, contemplating the use of substances in your life, or just exploring therapy for a stressful life transition, I would be honored to be a part of your journey.

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I work from a client-centered, strengths-based perspective to collaborate treatment, with the belief that each client is the expert of their own life.

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  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Melissa Pazen
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explore your issues and help you get on about the business of a happy life. It's possible to have hope for solving problems. I have more than 20 years of experience and have raised two successful children.


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explore your issues and help you get on about the business of a happy life. It's possible to have hope for solving problems. I have more than 20 years of experience and have raised two successful children.

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that I cut through the complexities and help you find the simple solution. My clients report that I help them quickly through using insightful questions and truly understanding what they are saying. I use CBT and traditional psychotherapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Grief
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Manic Depression
  • Substance Use
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Leah Little
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discuss whatever you bring into the session. My clients are in the driver’s seat, deciding the destination and making the changes necessary; while I am in the passenger seat, offering support and guidance along the way.


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discuss whatever you bring into the session. My clients are in the driver’s seat, deciding the destination and making the changes necessary; while I am in the passenger seat, offering support and guidance along the way.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am your #1 cheerleader. Your goals are my goals. My priority is to equip you with the support and skills necessary to live your best life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Binge Eating
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Social Anxiety
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Teen Depression
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Leah Little remote and phone therapy in Arizona, Illinois, Michigan