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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 Buffalo Grove, the suburbs of Buffalo Grove, other nearby places such as Wheeling, Mount Prospect, 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.

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Clients should expect growth through their own work, and the ability to address sometimes difficult situations and material in order to advance from the good work done through therapeutic gains. Be willing to be uncomfortable to create what you want.

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I use a direct, and affirming approach in order to address forward thinking and support clients in working toward meeting their goals. While it is necessary and significant to address the past, it is also essential to be able to move into the future.

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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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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.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Binge Eating
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Work collaboratively to change negative thoughts & habits, process trauma, develop healthier coping skills, or maybe you just need to talk about complex experiences in an affirming environment.


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Work collaboratively to change negative thoughts & habits, process trauma, develop healthier coping skills, or maybe you just need to talk about complex experiences in an affirming environment.

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Trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress cause physical symptoms. I am well versed in CBT, DBT, and Trauma-based interventions to help my clients find relief from distressing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma.

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  • Major Depressive Disorder
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Clients possess the power to become "unstuck"; I am simply a supportive guide and facilitator in that journey. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.


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Clients possess the power to become "unstuck"; I am simply a supportive guide and facilitator in that journey. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

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I believe trust, honesty and respect in the counseling relationship are the most important vehicles toward self-awareness, change, and reaching your goals.

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  • Abuse
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  • Alcohol
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  • Anxiety
  • Assault
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  • Breakups
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  • Childhood Trauma
  • College Students
  • Communication Skills
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  • Depression
  • Dissatisfaction
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Drug Use
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  • Empty Nest
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  • Internet Use
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  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Marriage
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  • Overwhelm
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Retirement
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Isolation
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Work-Life Balance
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I focused on resilience, trauma-informed care, and suffering through the fundamentals of faith-based interventions.


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I focused on resilience, trauma-informed care, and suffering through the fundamentals of faith-based interventions.

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My specialty includes mental health essentials in mood disorders, substance abuse, suicide prevention, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and moral-spiritual injury.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • College Students
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  • LGBTQ+
  • Moral Injury
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sex Addiction
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  • Substance Abuse Intervention
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans/Military Families
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