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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 Ankeny, the suburbs of Ankeny, other nearby places such as Urbandale, West Des Moines, or anywhere else in Iowa, 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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Work side by side to understand what you are going through and come up with a plan to find relief and hope moving forward.

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I aim to apply a Person-Centered approach to each of my clients while integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) into my therapeutic practice.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Athletes
  • Child Behavior Issues
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  • Grief
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  • Relationship Skills
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  • Substance Use
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It might be learning to set boundaries, working through a loss or a life transition, or helping you change a behavior pattern that keeps you stuck. Our goal is to help you feel better so you can live the life you have always dreamed of!


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It might be learning to set boundaries, working through a loss or a life transition, or helping you change a behavior pattern that keeps you stuck. Our goal is to help you feel better so you can live the life you have always dreamed of!

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We help you put a plan in place to help you move forward, and we celebrate your successes along the way. We offer an inclusive, safe space with in-person or virtual appointments.

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  • Depressive Disorders
  • Grief
  • Substance Use
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In therapy sessions, we will set treatment goals to work together on the presenting problems. Constant feedback is always welcomed on activities and discussion topics to assist with the therapy process.

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My approach is client centered, meaning the focus will remain on the concerns the client brings to therapy. Different techniques I use involve trauma focused CBT, DBT, and EMDR (in office only).

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If you are looking for a therapist with a blank, neutral face who gives an occasional "mhm" while you vent for 50 minutes, I'm not your guy. I think if you're doing therapy right, it is not going to be easy. Sometimes we have to hurt to heal.

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  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
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  • Attachment Disorders
  • Childbirth
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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  • Law Enforcement
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  • Overachievers
  • Perfectionism
  • Political Anxiety
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Together, we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. We'll work on enhancing self-awareness, coping skills, and resilience. I'll support you in navigating relationships, managing stress, and finding personal growth. Let's work together.


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Together, we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. We'll work on enhancing self-awareness, coping skills, and resilience. I'll support you in navigating relationships, managing stress, and finding personal growth. Let's work together.

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I provide a safe space where individuals feel seen and understood. With compassion, experience, and skill, I help clients uncover blocks, release self-limiting beliefs, and heal unresolved wounds to create a happier, healthier life.

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  • Abusive Relationships
  • Addictions
  • Complex Trauma
  • Grief
  • Job Stress
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Traumatic Loss
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