Substance Abuse & Recovery Support in Tampa, FL
individuals navigating substance-related challenges. Our Tampa-based therapists help
clients develop healthier coping strategies and work toward sustainable recovery goals.
Judgment-free help for substance use
Struggling with alcohol or substance use can feel isolating, overwhelming, and confusing. You may be trying to cut back, stop altogether, or simply understand your relationship with substances.
Maybe stress, trauma, or mental health symptoms are making it harder to cope, or you’ve noticed your use increasing over time.
No matter where you are on your journey, you deserve support—not judgment.
At North Star Therapy, we help individuals explore their substance use with honesty, compassion, and evidence-based tools. Whether you’re seeking harm reduction, moderation, or sustained recovery, therapy can help you gain clarity, rebuild stability, and create meaningful change.
When to Seek Support for Substance Use
How Therapy Helps With Substance Abuse & Recovery
- Understand what drives your use
- Build coping skills that don’t rely on substances
- Reduce cravings and urges
- Address underlying anxiety, depression, or trauma
- Strengthen motivation and self-control
- Break out of unhealthy habits and cycles
- Repair relationships and rebuild trust
- Navigate stress and emotional triggers
- Set personalized goals for recovery, moderation, or abstinence
- Improve overall emotional and physical well-being
You choose your goals, and we walk with you step by step.
Our Approach to Substance Use Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thinking
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) to strengthen readiness for change
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation
- Trauma-informed therapy, when relevant
- Relapse prevention planning
- Harm reduction strategies
- Coping skills for cravings and stress
We meet you exactly where you are—without pressure, shame, or assumptions.
Support for Co-Occurring Conditions
Substance use often occurs alongside:
A Confidential and Nonjudgmental Space
Your privacy is protected by HIPAA, and your therapist provides a safe, confidential place to be honest about your struggles, without fear of judgment or criticism.
This is your space to explore, grow, and heal.
It’s a setting where you can express thoughts and emotions you may not feel comfortable sharing anywhere else.
With time, you’ll gain clarity, build resilience, and develop tools that support your well-being.
As you continue in this process, you may also discover strengths you didn’t realize you had. Each step you take is an important part of your journey toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Pricing & Insurance
Individual Therapy (50 minutes): $200
Insurance Accepted:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
We also offer reduced-rate intern sessions ($65 per session), depending on availability
Our goal is to make therapy accessible while maintaining high-quality care. We’re always happy to discuss payment options so you can choose what fits best for your situation.
If you have questions about insurance or costs, we’re here to help guide you through the process.
We want you to feel supported and informed every step of the way.Your comfort, understanding, and well-being are our top priorities.
In-Person & Virtual Depression Therapy
We offer therapy in our Tampa office or through secure telehealth for clients throughout Florida. Sessions are flexible, private, and designed to support you wherever you are in your recovery journey.
You can choose the setting that feels most comfortable for you. We’re committed to making care accessible, whether you prefer in-person connection or the convenience of meeting from home.
Wherever you are, we create a safe, supportive space for your healing. Your well-being and comfort guide every step of the process.
We’ll work together to set a pace that feels manageable and empowering.
No matter how heavy things feel right now, you don’t have to move through it alone.
You Deserve Support on Your Path to Recovery
You don’t have to work through this alone. Recovery looks different for everyone, and we’re here to help you take the next right step. Ready to begin?