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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 Portsmouth, the suburbs of Portsmouth, other nearby places such as Chesapeake, Norfolk, or anywhere else in Virginia, 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 consider myself a generalist therapist, but I do specialize in trauma and eating disorders. Clients will be able to work with me on depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and any other mental health concerns.


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I consider myself a generalist therapist, but I do specialize in trauma and eating disorders. Clients will be able to work with me on depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and any other mental health concerns.

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I'm an EMDR trainer therapist, but I do not believe that therapy is a one size fits all so I utilize multiple therapeutic interventions to ensure individualized treatment for every client. I utilize a person center, strengths perspective approach.

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  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Binge Eating
  • Borderline Personality
  • Child Abuse
  • Complex Trauma
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Substance Abuse Intervention
  • Trauma
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Make a meaningful change with counseling. There is the ability to overcome some very critical areas in life and come out on the other side with stability and new outlooks on life. No matter the past actions or behaviors change is possible!


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Make a meaningful change with counseling. There is the ability to overcome some very critical areas in life and come out on the other side with stability and new outlooks on life. No matter the past actions or behaviors change is possible!

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My journey in the mental health field has rewarded me with several opportunities to serve various populations. My diverse skill set includes certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and Resident in counseling.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Balance
  • Life Transitions
  • Military Life Transition
  • Sex Offenders
  • Substance Use
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Kimberly Bryant
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Develop effective communication skills, healthy boundaries, strong inner-awareness, improved confidence and self-esteem, interpersonal effectiveness, and coping skills to manage symptoms and learn how to better respond to reminders of past traumas.


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Develop effective communication skills, healthy boundaries, strong inner-awareness, improved confidence and self-esteem, interpersonal effectiveness, and coping skills to manage symptoms and learn how to better respond to reminders of past traumas.

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My approach is eclectic, person centered and individualized to meet the unique needs of the client. I collaborate with you and support you on the journey towards becoming the best version of yourself.

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  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Parental Burnout
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Substance Abuse Intervention
  • Trauma
  • Women
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I want to start by understanding your challenges, goals, and what is most important to YOU to gain from therapy. We will then work together to identify personalized coping strategies, implement behavioral changes, and heal from past experiences.


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I want to start by understanding your challenges, goals, and what is most important to YOU to gain from therapy. We will then work together to identify personalized coping strategies, implement behavioral changes, and heal from past experiences.

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I approach treatment from a holistic, mind-body perspective.

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  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Overachievers
  • Overwhelm
  • Perfectionism
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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Learn how to come to terms with past events that have led you to this point and accept, rather than fight, feelings such as anxiety, grief, guilt, and shame. I can also help you learn skills to build a life that you are happy to wake up and live.


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Learn how to come to terms with past events that have led you to this point and accept, rather than fight, feelings such as anxiety, grief, guilt, and shame. I can also help you learn skills to build a life that you are happy to wake up and live.

Something to know about my approach is:

Many of my clients come to me at pivotal points in life. Times in life where you know you can't keep living the way you are but you can't see a way forward.

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  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety
  • Health Anxiety
  • High Anxiety
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  • Substance Use
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Raymond Annable remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, No...