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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 Schenectady, the suburbs of Schenectady, other nearby places such as Albany, 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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Establish boundaries, develop coping skills, identify individual strengths, set goals to work towards, modify behaviors, discuss difficult topics, talk about the past, and create a therapeutic space that you feel safe, secure, and comfortable in.

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My approach is eclectic, but goal-oriented. Each session might look different as we incorporate new evidence-based interventions and cater to your needs in the here-and-now. My goal is that you are getting what you want and need out of therapy.

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Boasts over twelve years of expertise in individual and group therapy. Let us go on this mental wellness journey together.

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My skill set encompasses a wide array of therapeutic approaches, crisis management, curriculum development, & cultural diversity awareness. Her dedication to fostering therapeutic relationships and promoting preventive care underscores her commitment

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We will identify your priorities and examine areas of dysfunction–emotional, physical, environmental, or other–before coming up with a plan to help you live your best life.

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The most powerful clinical tool is a deep curiosity for everyone’s unique experience. I draw from research-proven methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and others to find the right approach.

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