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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, Allentown, Black Rock, Delware District, or even East Aurora, 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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Whether you have a unique or more immediate concern, or a desire for deeper understanding, self-reflection, and long-term change, I'm here to learn, understand, and assist you. Together, we'll navigate those murky waters at your pace.


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Whether you have a unique or more immediate concern, or a desire for deeper understanding, self-reflection, and long-term change, I'm here to learn, understand, and assist you. Together, we'll navigate those murky waters at your pace.

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It’s important to meet someone where they are at, and together, explore their needs. I value a non-judgmental approach over all else. I utilize therapeutic interventions based on clients specific needs and goals (no “one size fits all”).

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  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Substance Use
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process your current concerns, thoughts and feelings around what brings you to therapy. We will focus on things not going well but also leave space for conversations around what is going well and how we can work to elevate current symptoms.


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process your current concerns, thoughts and feelings around what brings you to therapy. We will focus on things not going well but also leave space for conversations around what is going well and how we can work to elevate current symptoms.

Something to know about my approach is:

I focus heavily on each of my clients specific needs. I don't use one type of therapy or approach, instead I work with my clients to determine what's best for them.

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Explore where you have been in your life and where you desire to go. Most people come to therapy out of a need for a new perspective or to understand why they are stuck. not achieving the goals they desire. I will help you get where you need to be


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Explore where you have been in your life and where you desire to go. Most people come to therapy out of a need for a new perspective or to understand why they are stuck. not achieving the goals they desire. I will help you get where you need to be

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My style of therapy is very active and provides much direction and feedback. My patients regularly tell me they have never looked at their life in this way and this has been very helpful to meeting their goals.

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You’ve got this! Feel free to reach out to see if we will be a good match! I look forward to meeting you.

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I'm naturally compassionate, empathetic, and patient, which is why becoming a therapist was a logical fit for me. I am passionate in my desire to help you achieve your goals in a judgment-free space to explore your personal issues.

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  • Addictions
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  • Family Dynamics
  • Fear of Failure
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  • Life Transitions
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  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
  • Weight Management
  • Women
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Therapy is a place where you can safely explore these larger questions around who you are and what you want so you can make lasting change and find meaning in every day.


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Therapy is a place where you can safely explore these larger questions around who you are and what you want so you can make lasting change and find meaning in every day.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use action-oriented approaches—like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy—to help patients modify unhelpful behaviors. This approach may involve "homework" assignments intended to help patients apply what they’ve learned between sessions.

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  • Addictions
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  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Artists and Creative Personalities
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Commitment Issues
  • Depression
  • Fear of Failure
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  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • LGBTQ+
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  • Performance
  • Procrastination
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Health
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  • Suicidal Ideation
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  • Work Stress
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