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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.

Wherever you are located in Iowa from Ames to West Des Moines or even Des Moines, or anywhere else nearby, 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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Catherine Cook
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review your life experiences and explore why you have made some of the choices in your past. We will set goals together and measure outcomes, so you ensure that you are progressing.


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review your life experiences and explore why you have made some of the choices in your past. We will set goals together and measure outcomes, so you ensure that you are progressing.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am very motivational and empathetic.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Conduct Disorder
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Personality Disorders
  • Sex Offenders
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
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Abraham (Abe) Goetz
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Build off your tools. If one tool isn't working, we'll go back to the drawing board together to see why, and consider another strategy from your toolbox. Therapy and the work will occur during and outside of session to be most effective.


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Together, we will:

Build off your tools. If one tool isn't working, we'll go back to the drawing board together to see why, and consider another strategy from your toolbox. Therapy and the work will occur during and outside of session to be most effective.

Something to know about my approach is:

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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Assessments
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Childbirth
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-Achieving
  • Law Enforcement
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Overachievers
  • Perfectionism
  • Political Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Young Men
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Cricket Rice
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It takes courage to consider reaching out for help and taking the step toward change. I am here to support and empower you on this journey and it is my hope that through our work together you will be able to live the fullest life possible!


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Together, we will:

It takes courage to consider reaching out for help and taking the step toward change. I am here to support and empower you on this journey and it is my hope that through our work together you will be able to live the fullest life possible!

Something to know about my approach is:

I can help deconstruct and shift your “shoulds” into something that feels more authentic and meaningful to you. Sometimes all we need is a safe environment to explore primary interests, develop goals, and determine strengths to move forward.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Stress
  • Addictions
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Affairs and Cheating
  • Anger Management
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • High Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Social Anxiety
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Peter Odegaard
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Together we will focus on finding and resolving the factors that are at the root of your mental health symptoms so that you can begin to live a life that is true to your purpose and in alignment with your highest self.


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Together we will focus on finding and resolving the factors that are at the root of your mental health symptoms so that you can begin to live a life that is true to your purpose and in alignment with your highest self.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in trauma informed care, and the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, but have a substantial amount experience treating a host of other mental health issues in a diverse population of clients. I just became a Certified Mental Health

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • High Anxiety
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Nutrition
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pornography
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychedelic Integration
  • Relationship Skills
  • Schizotypal Disorder
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Image
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Trauma
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Stacey Hoth
Together, we will:

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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Together, we will:

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!

Something to know about my approach is:

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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Grief
  • Substance Use
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Stacey Hoth remote and phone therapy in Iowa