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Drug Abuse/Substance Abuse

Therapists In Denver And Nearby Specializing In Drug Abuse/Substance Abuse

Drugs most often associated with substance abuse include alcohol, substituted amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines (particularly alprazolam, temazepam, diazepam and clonazepam), cocaine, methaqualone and opioids. Use of these drugs may lead to criminal penalty in addition to possible physical, social, and psychological harm.

There are many cases in which criminal or anti-social behavior occur when the person is under the influence of a drug. Long term personality changes in individuals may occur as well. Substance abuse is prevalent with an estimated 120 million users of hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin and other synthetic drugs.

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Tanya Torres

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Tanya works with teens and young adults in a safe and comfortable environment without judgment or assumption.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 10901 W Toller Drive, Littleton, CO 80127

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Nancy A. Gunzner

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 1:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Nancy has over 30 years of mental health experience.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 1079 South Hover Street, Longmont, CO 80501

Couples Counseling ONLY OFFERED In-Person at Nancy's Office.

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Karen Hauser

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 1:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Karen has been a LCSW since 1980 and specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: Self-Describe

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarHalf Star

  • 6795 E. Tennessee Ave, Denver, CO 80224

Seeing patients over 18 years old.

Laura Shipman
Laura Shipman

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 1:30 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Laura has over 30 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and families.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 950 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80214

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Jeremy Thomas

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 3:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Jeremy helps clients rethink situations, challenge maladaptive beliefs, and move forward with valued actions.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 8500 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123

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Jaurene Blacklock

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 3:30 PM

Offers sessions only online

Jaurene has over 25 years of experience helping people from diverse backgrounds.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Black or African American

Pronouns: She/Her

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Thomas Stuart
Thomas Stuart

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/25/2026 at 1:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Thomas helps support his clients with a style that is warm, receptive, and understanding.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

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Lisa Hoffman
Lisa Hoffman

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/27/2026 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Lisa strives to see people regain balance emotionally, physically, and otherwise.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Asian

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO

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Tye Kemp

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/28/2026 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Tye believes that some clients are best served by simply creating a space where they can safely be present and honest with themselves.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Nancy Wolff
Nancy Wolff

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/29/2026 at 12:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Nancy is here to provide safety and non-judgemental support, to celebrate you as you find your authentic way towards your highest goals.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO

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Jeff Nelson

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 4/29/2026 at 12:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Jeff truly enjoys helping individuals remember the truth of who they are, believes that all of us come to difficult legs of our journeys, and that seeking psychotherapy is a testament to how we value ourselves.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Seeing patients over 18 years old.

Bennie Butler
Bennie Butler

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Next appointment on 4/29/2026 at 6:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Bennie is a firm believer in the dual nature of the therapeutic environment where the therapist and the client formulate goals and interventions and then the client works upon these.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

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  • 12835 East Arapahoe tower 2 ste 130, Centennial, CO 80112