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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 Pittsburgh, Bloomfield, Downtown, Greenfield, or even Highland Park, 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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Attain the personal growth and goals which you are seeking by exploring, understanding, and transforming patterns that no longer serve you. We will also gain insight into the way you relate to yourself, others and the world around you.

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I received specialized training in various evidence-based treatment modalities including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and ADHD assessment and treatment.

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  • Grief
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Regulation
  • Social Media Use
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  • Trauma
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Work toward achieving the goals that led you to therapy. In the process of working on these goals, you will identify and take steps toward living a life that feels meaningful for you, even if some of your symptoms or struggles still exist.


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My approach is individualized. I have training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness. In our work together, we explore which tools from each of these approaches would work best for you.

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plan a way to address your problematic issues, and you will feel supported and safe as we do the work and experience the healing process.


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plan a way to address your problematic issues, and you will feel supported and safe as we do the work and experience the healing process.

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It's never the same. I respond to my clients as unique individuals and not according to any one counseling theory or to any one particular counseling practice.

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  • Alzheimer's
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  • Communication Skills
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  • Dementia
  • Developmental Disorders
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  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
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  • Young Adults
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Explore how past experiences currently impact you now, in the present. We will disrupt the negative cycles and patterns to create new healthy adaptive ways of living.


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Explore how past experiences currently impact you now, in the present. We will disrupt the negative cycles and patterns to create new healthy adaptive ways of living.

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With training in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR, I often incorporate somatic (body) based interventions while taking into account attachment theory. I will utilize a tailored approach to best meet your needs.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
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  • Substance Use
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