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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 Utica, the suburbs of Utica, other nearby places such as Schenectady, Binghamton, 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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I ask the question: what disrupts your connection with yourself and the world around you? Whether the cause for the disconnect be traumatic events, bouts of depression. persistent anxiety or the inability to cope.

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You can discuss whatever you perceive as leading you to be unhappy and unfulfilled. This includes unwanted behaviors, difficulty in relationships and stress from the world we all live in. I offer individual and group therapy.

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I have more than 25 years experience working in the fields of Psychiatry and Addiction and continue to be up to date on the latest. I have a straight forward, no bullshit style making use of both verbal and non-verbal interventions.

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work towards your goals to live life in a more meaningful and fulfilling way. Through this reflective experience, you will gain the ability to navigate through the specific concerns you are engaging in therapy for.

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I take a collaborative approach where together, we create a personal treatment plan to address the specific issues you are currently struggling with. I prioritize creating a safe and accepting environment that encourages healing and growth.

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I work holistically addressing your mental, emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual well-being.

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Kristie Tse
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set clear goals for what you want to achieve in therapy and create a plan to help you get there. I'll be monitoring your progress throughout treatment, and adapt the approach as needed to ensure you are getting the most out of the therapy.


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set clear goals for what you want to achieve in therapy and create a plan to help you get there. I'll be monitoring your progress throughout treatment, and adapt the approach as needed to ensure you are getting the most out of the therapy.

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I'm focused on helping you understand your thoughts and feelings, and how they may be impacting your behavior in ways that you might not have realized.

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