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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 Kansas City, the suburbs of Kansas City, other nearby places such as Overland Park, Kansas City, or anywhere else in Kansas, 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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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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I am open and direct. I ask questions for you to explore how your life is and how you want to change it

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We will discuss your childhood, your family, your significant other or your dinner the night before. No topic is unopenable. This will be hard and may even be unpleasant, but at the end of it all you tohave peace and liking yourself is goal #1.


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I will walk the path with you, but I don't have a magic wand or a crystal ball, so I don't have all the answers. That is something we will discover together. No problem is unsolvable, just have to be honest with yourself and work it through.

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We will work together to understand your problems and symptoms (and how they interact) followed by implementation of practical and research-driven solutions all couched in a nurturing and collaborative environment.

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I balance kindness and compassion with a focus on helping you to create concrete changes through the use of therapeutic techniques that are evidenced-based which means these methods have been consistently shown effective through research.

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Judy Vansiea
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I will engage, encourage, and empower patients to meet acceptance, be accountable, promote self-love, improve self-esteem, and give them insight and awareness of challenges in their lives. You are not alone; I can help.


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I will engage, encourage, and empower patients to meet acceptance, be accountable, promote self-love, improve self-esteem, and give them insight and awareness of challenges in their lives. You are not alone; I can help.

Something to know about my approach is:

My goal is to develop a therapeutic alliance and promote a safe environment for treatment. We will partner for your healing/recovery journey. I understand how it feels to be the nurse, patient, and provider; but it requires a partnership approach.

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  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Medication
  • Bipolar Disorder
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  • Black Men
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  • Caribbean Women
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  • Depression
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  • Grief
  • Immigrants
  • Immigration Evaluations
  • Latinos
  • Manic Depression
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Public Speaking
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