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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 Thornton, the suburbs of Thornton, other nearby places such as Glenwood, Harvey, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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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Our sessions are a time for you to focus on the therapy goals you decide. We’ll explore all the angles of what you are dealing with. Through our work, you will get to a place of self-acceptance and emotional well-being.


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Our sessions are a time for you to focus on the therapy goals you decide. We’ll explore all the angles of what you are dealing with. Through our work, you will get to a place of self-acceptance and emotional well-being.

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I approach the therapy session as a curious engaged participant. While sometimes the work can be difficult and painful, I work to ensure that view your sessions as a positive experience and important part of your self care routine.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism Spectrum
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  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Life Changes
  • Life Transitions
  • Neurodivergence
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Understanding
  • Social Anxiety
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  • Trauma From Abuse
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Madison Skerritt
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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.


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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.

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I approach therapy through a non-pathologizing, trauma-informed, and harm reduction lens and understand that the client is the expert of their own experience. I view the clinical relationship as a tool for healing.

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  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
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  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
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  • Polyamory
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Queer
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexual Orientation
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  • Substance Use
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Stephanie Haugen
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Develop coping skills that can be useful both now and in the future. We will also work to identify negative thoughts, practice new skills, problem solve, and set goals so that you can fully live in the present moment.


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Develop coping skills that can be useful both now and in the future. We will also work to identify negative thoughts, practice new skills, problem solve, and set goals so that you can fully live in the present moment.

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An Integrative approach uses multiple approaches to help clients. In most cases, this means a combination of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and humanistic therapies. The approach is flexible and based on the needs of the client.

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  • Addictions
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  • Depression
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  • Grief
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  • Life Transitions
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Selahattin Gokturk
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You'll find support in discussing anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief, mood disorders, PTSD, substance use , and violence. My approach is centered on understanding and addressing your unique needs with compassion and expertise.


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You'll find support in discussing anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief, mood disorders, PTSD, substance use , and violence. My approach is centered on understanding and addressing your unique needs with compassion and expertise.

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In our sessions, I use a blend of cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness techniques. These methods help you understand your thought patterns, build effective coping skills, and develop resilience.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
  • Violence
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Kyle Jackson
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Work together to completely tailor treatment to you. This means not only making our work relevant to your goals and needs as much as possible, but working together to ensure treatment fits into your busy schedule and lifestyle.


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Work together to completely tailor treatment to you. This means not only making our work relevant to your goals and needs as much as possible, but working together to ensure treatment fits into your busy schedule and lifestyle.

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I specialize in working with high achievers, people who others look at and say "why would you need therapy?" As a result, I do not follow a "cookie cutter" approach to treatment, as my clients benefit from a more nuanced and collaborative approach.

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  • Depression
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Kyle Jackson 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, North...