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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 River Forest, the suburbs of River Forest, other nearby places such as Oak Park, Forest Park, 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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Identify the issues you want to address and then dig in to get to the root of the problem. Once you understand how you got to be where you are, then that will shed light on where you should go from here.

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I am a cognitive behavioral therapist, meaning that we will consider: What do you think about your situation? How do you feel about it? What are you doing about it? Then, together, we'll figure out what needs to change and how to accomplish it.

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  • Adjustment Issues
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety
  • Breakups
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Military Service
  • Mood Swings
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Work Stress
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By sharing your story and being curious, we help you connect the dots between your thoughts, emotions, impulses, behaviors and blind spots. We want to understand what shaped you and the patterns that contributed to how you see yourself.

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Therapy is guided by empathy, understanding, and empowerment. I view therapy as encouraging people to view their life as changeable by their situation, in which they can identify realistic steps that promotes positive change and healing.

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  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Families
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Development Disorder (IDD)
  • Marriage
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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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 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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Together, we will explore your individual experiences and gently uncover what it is that is standing in your way of feeling and living your best life.

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I work to create a safe, judgement-free space of growth where we can process your emotions and experiences. Everyone is different and there is no one size fits all approach to therapy. I look forward to helping you in whatever way that I can.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Body Image
  • Bullying
  • Career Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Criminal Justice Involvement
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Family Conflict
  • Fertility Challenges
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • LGBTQ+
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationship Distress
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sex Offenders
  • Sexuality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Steffanie Meyer remote and phone therapy in Illinois
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Dennis Keppeler
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I am a telehealth psychotherapist specializing in online therapy. Just like in-person sessions, I take the time to understand your needs and reasons for seeking therapy. Our sessions are interactive, and I often assign homework to enhance your progress.


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I am a telehealth psychotherapist specializing in online therapy. Just like in-person sessions, I take the time to understand your needs and reasons for seeking therapy. Our sessions are interactive, and I often assign homework to enhance your progress.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use DBT and CBT techniques to help you understand your challenges and develop self-awareness. Through mindfulness and breathing exercises, we aim to cope better with distressing symptoms.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Dennis Keppeler remote and phone therapy in Illinois