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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 Kentucky from Bowling Green to Owensboro or even Lexington, 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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Tackle emotional challenges, relational issues, self-identity, life transitions, goal setting, coping strategies, communication skills, mindfulness and self-care

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I utilize an eclectic approach that allows me to select the most suitable strategies from cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, and other therapeutic modalities, thus ensuring that I address a wide range of client needs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Military Life Transition
  • Mood Disorders
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Women Veterans
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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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • 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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Christa Faulkner
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I want clients to understand that their past and current situation doesn't define them. Mental health is a process, and I hope to build a strong therapeutic relationship to support their growth. I'm flexible and want to cater to their needs.


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I want clients to understand that their past and current situation doesn't define them. Mental health is a process, and I hope to build a strong therapeutic relationship to support their growth. I'm flexible and want to cater to their needs.

Something to know about my approach is:

I offer a range of therapeutic approaches including Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed Therapy, ACT, CBT, Art Therapy, and Mindfulness. These methods help clients overcome challenges, develop coping skills, and find acceptance and commitment to their personal growth and well-being.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Wade Lang
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Identify the source, develop a plan, learn new ways to teach your body and brain what you want rather than it kicking your as*! Everything you need to be happy you already have, you just need to be taught how to access it, let's go!


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Identify the source, develop a plan, learn new ways to teach your body and brain what you want rather than it kicking your as*! Everything you need to be happy you already have, you just need to be taught how to access it, let's go!

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is to teach the skills of living a balanced life working with your own body to get the life you desire. I tell it like I see it, a no nonsense approach. This is a space where we use truth and strategies to gain freedom and happiness.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Life Changes
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Traumatic Loss
  • War Trauma
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Wade Lang remote and phone therapy in Kentucky, Minnesota, South Dakota
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Danielle Morgan
Together, we will:

Identify the challenges you are currently facing and set goals to be met. Together we will explore your concerns and gently begin a new method of processing. We will practice grounding techniques and coping mechanisms to regulate your emotions.


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Together, we will:

Identify the challenges you are currently facing and set goals to be met. Together we will explore your concerns and gently begin a new method of processing. We will practice grounding techniques and coping mechanisms to regulate your emotions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I work from a client-centered perspective. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own experience and will use a strengths-based method to foster a sense of hopefulness for the future as we work together.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abusive Relationships
  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Substance Use
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Danielle Morgan remote and phone therapy in Kentucky