Substance Use & Recovery Support

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Support for Lasting Change and Recovery

Struggling with substance use can feel overwhelming, isolating, and difficult to navigate alone. Whether you’re just beginning to question your relationship with substances or are already on a path toward recovery, support can make all the difference.

At AZ Counseling and Therapy, we provide compassionate, nonjudgmental care to help you better understand your experiences, build healthier coping strategies, and create a sustainable path toward recovery.

A Personalized Approach to Recovery

Recovery looks different for everyone. There is no single path—and no one-size-fits-all solution.

We work with you to:

  • Explore your relationship with substances
  • Understand underlying emotional or psychological factors
  • Identify triggers, patterns, and behaviors
  • Develop healthier coping strategies
  • Build motivation and confidence for change

Whether your goal is harm reduction, moderation, or full recovery, your treatment is guided by your goals.

Who This Is For

This service is designed for individuals who may be experiencing:

  • Alcohol or substance misuse
  • Difficulty controlling use
  • Relapse or challenges maintaining recovery
  • Co-occurring mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, trauma)
  • Stress, emotional pain, or life challenges connected to substance use

You don’t have to be at a specific “stage” to begin—support is available wherever you are in your journey.

What to Expect

In a safe and supportive environment, we will:

  • Explore the role substances play in your life
  • Identify emotional and behavioral patterns
  • Develop practical tools to manage cravings and triggers
  • Strengthen coping skills and resilience
  • Support long-term change and personal growth

Our approach is collaborative, respectful, and free of judgment.

Our Approach

We use evidence-based methods tailored to your unique needs, including:

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Problem Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR and Somatic Experiencing
  • Mindfulness-Based Techniques

This integrated approach helps address both substance use and any underlying mental health or trauma-related concerns.

A Compassionate, Judgment-Free Space

Seeking help is a strong and important step.

Our goal is to provide a space where you feel:

  • Understood, not judged
  • Supported, not pressured
  • Empowered to make your own choices

Recovery is not about perfection—it’s about progress, growth, and building a healthier, more balanced life.

Session Details

  • 60-minute therapy sessions
  • Free 15-minute consultation available
  • Telehealth sessions across Arizona
  • In-person sessions available upon request

Start Your Recovery Journey

You don’t have to do this alone.

Whether you’re taking your first step or continuing your progress, support is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Schedule your free 15-minute consultation today and begin your path toward recovery and lasting change.

Contact Me

(602) 396-8715

justin@azcounselingandtherapy.com

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We provide individual therapy for adults across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, and Gilbert, with convenient telehealth sessions available throughout Arizona.