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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 Tacoma, Central, Eastside Enact, Fircrest, or even Newtacoma, 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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Alex Winnicki
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My mission is to help clients transform their pain into an opportunity for self-discovery, healing and empowerment, to ultimately reclaim their voice, purpose, and self-worth. I strive to assist you in finding your inner wisdom.


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My mission is to help clients transform their pain into an opportunity for self-discovery, healing and empowerment, to ultimately reclaim their voice, purpose, and self-worth. I strive to assist you in finding your inner wisdom.

Something to know about my approach is:

My role as a therapist is also as a collaborator, offering a partnership with a person centered approach. Thus I allow therapy to move at a pace you feel comfortable with, addressing issues as they arise.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Family Conflict
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Self-Esteem
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Amanda Etienne
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we will work to compassionately identify the hurdles you are facing and create a life you value. We will work to help you better understand the impacts of past experiences and to engage in values-aligned action.


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we will work to compassionately identify the hurdles you are facing and create a life you value. We will work to help you better understand the impacts of past experiences and to engage in values-aligned action.

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I work with emotionally sensitive individuals struggling with trauma, overwhelming emotions, and anxiety to help them to reach long-term healing. I use a blend of IFS, ACT, and Somatic Therapy to help you reach a life you value.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Anxiety
  • Body Acceptance
  • Childhood Issues
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Drug Use
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Perfectionism
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Shame
  • Substance Use
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Trauma
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Richard Boone
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. . . . discover the real connections in your life; the opportunities for you to become a stronger, healthier, more virtuous person; how well you relate to self, others, and the world; and how you can be THE agent in all you think, feel, and do.


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. . . . discover the real connections in your life; the opportunities for you to become a stronger, healthier, more virtuous person; how well you relate to self, others, and the world; and how you can be THE agent in all you think, feel, and do.

Something to know about my approach is:

While I value the exploration of our motives, wishes, desires, hopes, and fears, and while I am very much a relationally-based clinician, I like to be practical and focus on the "now what?" of people's issues. Together we get to discover "the way."

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Grief
  • Men
  • Relationships
  • Spirituality
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Kelly Meyering
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Assess where your difficulties come from, what's keeping you stuck, and learn new strategies to break old patterns. We'll focus on the issues that matter to you, whether they be relationships, trauma, anxiety, whatever, we will manage them together.


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Assess where your difficulties come from, what's keeping you stuck, and learn new strategies to break old patterns. We'll focus on the issues that matter to you, whether they be relationships, trauma, anxiety, whatever, we will manage them together.

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My approach integrates client-focused care with research-backed strategies. I get to know each individual and their struggles, and then pull from the various evidence-based techniques I'm trained in to meet their specific needs.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Changes
  • Relationships
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Rebekah Verdugo
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Learn, grow and work through themes of communication, relationships, work, family and self. This journey will increase your confidence and self-reliance through knowledge, different perspectives, and practical skills.


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Learn, grow and work through themes of communication, relationships, work, family and self. This journey will increase your confidence and self-reliance through knowledge, different perspectives, and practical skills.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe in a collaborative approach to learning, which means we'll work together to find solutions that work best for you. We'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and I'll be there to support you every step of the way.

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  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Trauma
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Rebekah Verdugo remote and phone therapy in Nevada, Washington