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Therapy for Substance Use, Misuse, and Addiction
You finally found something that provides emotional relief, allows you to let loose, or keeps you connected to your social life. The problem? You’re feeling the consequences. Whether you’re looking to make small, incremental changes in your substance use or quit altogether, you don’t have to do it alone.
When Substance Use Starts to Feel Like a Problem
You may have turned to substances because they helped you relax, cope emotionally, feel more like yourself, or stay engaged with others. Over time, though, substance use can begin to feel less and less like it’s meeting your needs. Whether your use is occasional or more regular, you might notice consequences that affect your mental health, relationships, or daily functioning.
Common signs that substance use may be becoming a concern include:
Feeling less focused or motivated at work or school
Experiencing increased shame, guilt, or regret after using
Feeling like life revolves around the next opportunity to use substances
Making decisions that are risky or feel out of alignment with your values
Struggling to maintain relationships or trust with others
Using substances to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or emotional pain
Feeling stuck in cycles of use you’ve tried to change on your own
If substance use is interfering with your life — or simply no longer feels aligned with who you want to be — therapy can offer clarity, support, and practical tools for change.
How We Help With Substance Use and Misuse
We provide substance use therapy that is compassionate, non-judgmental, and tailored to your goals. Whether you’re exploring moderation, harm reduction, or stopping substance use altogether, we meet you where you are — without pressure or rigid timelines.
In therapy, we will work together to:
Understand the emotional, behavioral, and relational patterns connected to substance use
Identify triggers, urges, and high-risk situations
Build healthier coping strategies for stress, emotions, and cravings
Strengthen self-trust, accountability, and self-compassion
Clarify your values and align your choices with what matters most to you
Evidence-Based Approaches We Use
Our therapists draw from proven, research-backed treatments for substance use and addiction, including:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use Disorders (DBT-SUDS) to build distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and relapse-prevention skills
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you create meaningful change guided by your values
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns
Harm reduction to support safer and more intentional choices
Together, we’ll develop a personalized plan that supports sustainable change and long-term maintenance so progress continues beyond the therapy room.
Meet our therapists who work with substance misuse
Ready to Take the Next Step?
No matter where you are in the process, we’ll take the pressure off to adjust your substance use on any particular timeline and support you in making a values-based decision about what you’d like to change when you’re ready.
If substance use is affecting your life—or if you’re simply curious about making a change—support is available.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about substance use therapy in Los Angeles or online in California, New York, Florida, or Vermont. We’re here to help you move forward at your own pace.