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Find Substance Abuse Therapists & Counselors in Evanston, IL.

 

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 Evanston, the suburbs of Evanston, other nearby places such as Glenview, Des Plaines, 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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ROBERT CARUSO
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I meet clients where they are and work with them to achieve their life goals. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental listening presence to all my clients. Counseling is collaborative; together, we discover solutions to help you live your best life.


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I meet clients where they are and work with them to achieve their life goals. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental listening presence to all my clients. Counseling is collaborative; together, we discover solutions to help you live your best life.

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My practice aims to create a humanizing and supportive counseling experience. I am not here to fix you but to give witness to your pain and journey with you toward better self-knowledge and holistic health.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Communication Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Religious Trauma
  • Shame
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Believe that you are capable of helping yourself. Empower you to transform into the Best version of yourself. Strive for you to live your Best life. Teach you how to thrive in the face of adversity.


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Believe that you are capable of helping yourself. Empower you to transform into the Best version of yourself. Strive for you to live your Best life. Teach you how to thrive in the face of adversity.

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I thoroughly enjoy facilitating individual, couples, and family therapy, and the passion for my craft is evident during every session. I truly believe that without discomfort, there is no growth!

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  • Families
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • Mood Disorders
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationships
  • Stress
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Kelly Meyering
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Assess where your difficulties come from, what's keeping you stuck, and learn new strategies to break old patterns. We'll focus on the issues that matter to you, whether they be relationships, trauma, anxiety, whatever, we will manage them together.


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Assess where your difficulties come from, what's keeping you stuck, and learn new strategies to break old patterns. We'll focus on the issues that matter to you, whether they be relationships, trauma, anxiety, whatever, we will manage them together.

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My approach integrates client-focused care with research-backed strategies. I get to know each individual and their struggles, and then pull from the various evidence-based techniques I'm trained in to meet their specific needs.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Changes
  • Relationships
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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explore how to engage in healthier, more meaningful relationships. When appropriate I will push you to reach your potential through learning healthier coping mechanisms and maximize your strengths while minimizing your weaknesses.


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explore how to engage in healthier, more meaningful relationships. When appropriate I will push you to reach your potential through learning healthier coping mechanisms and maximize your strengths while minimizing your weaknesses.

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There isn’t one approach that fits every client. I work closely with clients to identify their needs/wants and find a treatment approach that works best for them. I typically utilize CBT, DBT, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

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  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Caregivers
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Family of Origin
  • Grief
  • Mid-Life Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Panic Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues
  • Stress
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Jaclyn Scandinaro, LCPC
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Our work will primarily be skills based, exposure work and solution-oriented. We will identity the anxious triggers and situations and create skills to keep in your back pocket. So no matter where you go, you’ve got what you need.


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Our work will primarily be skills based, exposure work and solution-oriented. We will identity the anxious triggers and situations and create skills to keep in your back pocket. So no matter where you go, you’ve got what you need.

Something to know about my approach is:

We will build solutions and strategies in session with the expectation that you will continue the work outside of our therapy walls. I am your accountability partner when it comes to reducing your OCD/anxious thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Management
  • Career Burnout
  • Career Change
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Job Stress
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Service Industry
  • Situational Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Work Stress
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