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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 La Mesa, the suburbs of La Mesa, other nearby places such as Chula Vista, National City, or anywhere else in California, 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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My approach integrates a blend of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Strengths-Based interventions. By combining these strategies, I provide a range of tools designed to support you.

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As a collaborative team we will get to explore and process past hurts and traumas if that is what is needed, explore your desired outcome for your life, and look towards alternative narratives and solutions to live your best life moving forward.

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I like to meet clients where they are at and explore what goals will work best for them as they know what will work for them or not. I then will create a treatment approach tailored to each clients specific needs and wants to work towards together.

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Experiential. Mind/Body Awareness. Somatic experiencing. Relational therapy.

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Work on overcoming challenges and identify patterns that do not serve you. We will process the difficult experiences or trauma you may have had and learn strategies to cope with and overcome the uncomfortable feelings that may still linger.

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I use a strengths based approach with the knowledge that each client has the inherent ability to work through challenges with a little support. I see the client-therapist relationship as a collaboration and meet each individual where they are at.

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Priscilla Hampton
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I have worked closely with families and individuals, aiding them in building stronger, healthier relationships and guiding them through a broad range of complex challenges such as substance abuse, anxiety, grief, and depression just to name a few.


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I have worked closely with families and individuals, aiding them in building stronger, healthier relationships and guiding them through a broad range of complex challenges such as substance abuse, anxiety, grief, and depression just to name a few.

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I am committed to providing empathetic and powerful support for children, individuals, and families during their therapeutic journey. I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and change.

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