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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 Albany, the suburbs of Albany, other nearby places such as Schenectady, Troy, or anywhere else in New York, 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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We will address the stressors that may manifest into depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict, focusing on self compassion and motivation, and positive coping strategies.


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We will address the stressors that may manifest into depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict, focusing on self compassion and motivation, and positive coping strategies.

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My passion is working with individuals who face challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, family issues, attachment, loss, co-dependency, addictions ACOA issues, and more.

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  • Abusive Relationships
  • Acute Grief
  • Addictions
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  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relationship Skills
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Substance Abuse Intervention
  • Substance Use
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Teen Athletes
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Learn to love the life you live! I believe that inner peace is within everyone's reach. Through specific techniques, talk therapy and structured goals, we can work together to overcome all hardships to live a happy and successful life.


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Learn to love the life you live! I believe that inner peace is within everyone's reach. Through specific techniques, talk therapy and structured goals, we can work together to overcome all hardships to live a happy and successful life.

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I am here to support your journey! Together, we will tailor an approach to suit your needs. I find that being structured and goal-oriented can lead to a powerful change. My theoretical preference is based on the individual's needs.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Binge Eating
  • Borderline Personality
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  • Disordered Eating
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Explore expectations. You are expected to do so much in a day; you are responsible for the mental load of the house, your kid’s safety and well being, and you start wondering “why can’t I do it all like everybody else?”


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Explore expectations. You are expected to do so much in a day; you are responsible for the mental load of the house, your kid’s safety and well being, and you start wondering “why can’t I do it all like everybody else?”

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I'm not a blank slate, I'm here with you in healing from being the "best" and taking on everything like it's your job (because I've been there too). Fears of being judged, criticized and yelled at don't have to rule your life anymore.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Love Addiction
  • Medical Trauma
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  • Parenting
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  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relationships
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Regulation
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Teen Parents
  • Trauma
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Women
  • Womxn's Health
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As you bring yourself as fully as possible to what confuses or afflicts, I will help guide you with my understanding of the mind toward a life of growth and healing. What experiences come up in the therapy are for us to work through together.


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As you bring yourself as fully as possible to what confuses or afflicts, I will help guide you with my understanding of the mind toward a life of growth and healing. What experiences come up in the therapy are for us to work through together.

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I believe psychotherapy is a project between two people where sources of emotional pain and anguish are discovered and revisited, where what has been denied, unimagined, forgotten, or come to be unspeakable can become imagined, felt and spoken.

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  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Existential Issues
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin
  • Grief
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexuality
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Isolation
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
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Justine Soto
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Work through painful cycles. If you find yourself staying in relationships past their expiration dates or asking yourself, "How do I always end up with X person or in X situation?" then it might be time to give therapy a shot.


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Work through painful cycles. If you find yourself staying in relationships past their expiration dates or asking yourself, "How do I always end up with X person or in X situation?" then it might be time to give therapy a shot.

Something to know about my approach is:

I tend to be direct in my style. Many clients have reported appreciating that they walk away from sessions, more often than not, with something tangible. We often "buy our own BS" & I tend to be the type of therapist who helps you recognize this.

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  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Weight Management
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