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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 Virginia Beach, Ashville Park, Bay Colony, Christopher Farms, or even Fairfield, 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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Building a genuine therapeutic alliance with mutual trust and respect in the client-therapist relationship. The client feeling supportive with actively participation and collaboration in the treatment process.

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I maintain a non-judgmental environment and the belief we are equal. My approach is based on the client’s overseeing their own counseling experiences and journey to gain coping skills to manage their emotional stability for a healthy lifestyle.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Impulsive Behavior
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Substance Use
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
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As a LPC, I aim to foster a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment. My goal is for clients to gain insight into their issues, receive guidance on their goals, and feel their emotions are validated after each session.


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As a LPC, I aim to foster a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment. My goal is for clients to gain insight into their issues, receive guidance on their goals, and feel their emotions are validated after each session.

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LaTonya utilizes different theories and therapeutic interventions ranging from Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Solution Focused Therapy to assist the client to better understand behaviors and emotions that contribute to their mental instability.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
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  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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help you reach your goals no matter how big they feel.


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help you reach your goals no matter how big they feel.

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that I use IFS, narrative therapy, and expressive arts therapy to do a trauma informed approach to therapy to help address trauma gently.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Assault
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
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  • Bipolar II
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  • Disordered Eating
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Trauma
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  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
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  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Parenting Children With Autism
  • Parenting Skills
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Religious Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
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  • Transgender (MTF)
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  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Vicarious Trauma
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As a LPC, I aim to guide clients towards emotional growth and symptom reduction. Together, we'll understand how internal conflicts interact with external stressors, identify destructive relationship patterns, and foster healing.


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As a LPC, I aim to guide clients towards emotional growth and symptom reduction. Together, we'll understand how internal conflicts interact with external stressors, identify destructive relationship patterns, and foster healing.

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I employ an eclectic approach to therapy, in which we draw on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques. This multi-modal approach is highly individualized, engaging, and flexible.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Relationships
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
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Jessy Nwuba
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As a PMHNP I aim to provide affordable therapy to help manage mental health issues. We'll identify problems, restore balance, use mindfulness, yoga and art to strengthen self-relationship. We'll tackle anxiety, depression and relationship issues


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As a PMHNP I aim to provide affordable therapy to help manage mental health issues. We'll identify problems, restore balance, use mindfulness, yoga and art to strengthen self-relationship. We'll tackle anxiety, depression and relationship issues

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize a variety of approaches including Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I offer these therapies to individuals, families, and groups, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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