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Substance Use
What it is
Substance use means using alcohol or other drugs. It may become a concern when use affects your health, relationships, responsibilities, or goals.
Example
For example, you may start drinking to unwind after work and find yourself using more than you intended.
A place to start
What we can explore
We can explore what substance use does for you, when it becomes harder to manage, and what changes you want. Therapy can support coping, choice, and connection to additional care when needed, without shame.
- Explore patterns and triggers
- Clarify your goals for change
- Build coping skills and support
How therapy may help
Approaches & interventions
These are examples of tools we may use. Your care is shaped by your goals and needs.
Therapy modalities
- Motivational interviewing (MI)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Interventions we may use
- Notice triggers and patterns
- Practice alternatives to using
- Plan support for setbacks
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