Substance Use Counseling – Thrive Hive Counseling

Support without shame. Healing without judgment. Change at your pace.

Support without shame, healing without judgment, change growing gently within.

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What substance use can look like

Substance use shows up differently for everyone. You may be:

Drinking to cope with stress, anxiety, or social pressure
Smoking or vaping to calm your nerves
Using drugs to escape pain, trauma, or numbness
Feeling out of control around certain substances
Struggling to cut back even though you want to
Hiding your use from family or friends
Recovering from past addiction or relapse
Feeling ashamed, guilty, or afraid of being judged

Common reasons people seek help

We often work with clients navigating:

Anxiety, depression, or panic
Childhood or relationship trauma
High stress or burnout
Identity exploration & belonging
Family conflict or pressure
Social anxiety or loneliness
Breakups, grief, or life transitions
Shame, guilt, and self-criticism
A desire to change their relationship with substances

Our approach to substance use counseling

We use trauma-informed, non-shaming, harm-reduction-oriented therapy that meets you exactly where you are, whether your goal is to:

Reduce use
Explore your relationship with substances
Build healthier coping skills
Heal the underlying emotional pain
Improve relationships and communication
Break a pattern that’s no longer working
Support recovery or prevent relapse

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Evidence-based treatments we use

Evidence-based treatments
we use

Our therapists draw from several trusted therapeutic approaches to support healing, clarity, and emotional wellbeing. Depending on your needs, your therapist may integrate:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Helps you understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can build healthier patterns and reduce distress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Supports you in noticing unhelpful thoughts, staying grounded in the present, and making choices based on your personal values.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Teaches skills for emotion regulation, grounding, communication, and managing overwhelming moments more calmly.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Focuses on your strengths, resources, and what is working to help you move forward with small, meaningful steps.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)

A structured trauma therapy that helps the brain process painful memories in a safe, controlled way without needing to retell every detail.

Integrated, Whole-Person Care

We combine these approaches thoughtfully to match your goals, your pace, and what feels most supportive to your nervous system.

Why clients choose Thrive Hive for substance use support

Clients seek Thrive Hive because we offer:
✨ A judgment-free, shame-free environment
✨ LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally mindful care
✨ Therapists trained in trauma and emotional regulation
✨ Flexible in-person and telehealth sessions
✨ A warm, steady presence to help you explore your goals
✨ Support that focuses on you, not labels

Support for teens, young adults & adults

Substance use concerns show up differently across age groups:

Teens

peer pressure, identity, family conflict, coping with emotions

Young Adults

college stress, independence, social anxiety, transitions

Adults

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What clients often gain from substance use counseling

People who seek therapy for substance use often share that they:

Feel more in control of their emotions
Understand their triggers and patterns
Experience less shame and self-blame
Build healthier, more sustainable coping strategies
Strengthen relationships and communication
Feel more grounded and connected
Gain clarity about their values and goals
Make meaningful, lasting changes

You deserve support, not judgment

If you’re struggling with substances, or simply wondering if therapy could help, this is your sign that support is available and you don’t have to do this alone.

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