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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 Wilmington, the suburbs of Wilmington, other nearby places such as Greenville, Wilson, or anywhere else in North Carolina, 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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address the unique challenges faced by gay men, such as reconciling your identity and lived experiences. We also will focus on any relevant emotional and interpersonal challenges you might experience.


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address the unique challenges faced by gay men, such as reconciling your identity and lived experiences. We also will focus on any relevant emotional and interpersonal challenges you might experience.

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I like to support my patients where they are at presently, but also help prepare them for forward momentum. At times I may stir the pot and "call folks" out as necessary, while also validating their experiences for what they are worth.

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  • Addictions
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Gay
  • Grief
  • Harm OCD
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Motivation
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Procrastination
  • Resilience
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
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Create goals to work on and provide you with the tools needed to achieve your goals both in our sessions and after our sessions have ended. I will empower you to practice these tools so that you can begin to feel better.


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Create goals to work on and provide you with the tools needed to achieve your goals both in our sessions and after our sessions have ended. I will empower you to practice these tools so that you can begin to feel better.

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My style is collaborative, as you are the true expert on your life. I believe your relationship with me is the foundation for acceptance, healing, and change to occur.

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  • Addictions
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Coaching
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Cutting
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Drug Use
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Friendships
  • School Issues
  • Self Care
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress
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Together we will work on your unique situation to improve communication and conflict resolution skills. You can expect to engage in open and honest conversations, guided exercises, and practical tools to address your issues.


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Together we will work on your unique situation to improve communication and conflict resolution skills. You can expect to engage in open and honest conversations, guided exercises, and practical tools to address your issues.

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I ensure that a complete assessment is done before we begin the treatment process. I also offer a confidential space to explore and work through personal issues, whether online or in-person.

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  • Addictions
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult Children of Immigrants
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  • Attachment Disorders
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  • Autism Spectrum
  • Betting and Gambling
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  • College Students
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  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Elder Abuse
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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Geriatric
  • Graduate Students
  • Grief
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • Illness and Disease
  • Immigrants
  • Infertility
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Marriage
  • Memory Loss
  • Military Life Transition
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Racism
  • Relationship Distress
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Separation
  • Stress
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Teen Parents
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Workplace Issues
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My expertise includes mood disorders, depression, addictions, relationships issues, eating disorders, anxiety and panic symptoms. In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I am also a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).


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My expertise includes mood disorders, depression, addictions, relationships issues, eating disorders, anxiety and panic symptoms. In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I am also a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).

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With over 15 years of experience as a Psychologist, I have an eclectic approach to treatment, but tend to draw from relational and cognitive behavioral approaches in order to design a specialized treatment plan based on your unique needs.

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  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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Get acquainted with you and your concerns. I will listen well to you as a unique person and focus on what you want to be better in your life. Then the homework begins. Things get better when you begin to apply new ideas and behaviors to your life.


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Together, we will:

Get acquainted with you and your concerns. I will listen well to you as a unique person and focus on what you want to be better in your life. Then the homework begins. Things get better when you begin to apply new ideas and behaviors to your life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I don't waste your time, but I do want to get a thorough understanding of your situation before I make action suggestions that will make things better. By the third or forth session, you should be able to tell that things are getting better for you.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Marriage
  • Relationship Skills
  • Substance Use
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