Therapy delves into the root causes of addiction, which often include past trauma, mental health conditions (co-occurring disorders like depression or anxiety), unhealthy coping mechanisms, and dysfunctional relationship patterns. By exploring these underlying factors, individuals gain insight into why they initially turned to substances.

Behavioral therapies, such as CBT or DBT, are central to addiction treatment. These therapies teach individuals to:

• Identify triggers: Recognize the people, places, things, or emotions that can provoke cravings or lead to substance use.
• Challenge distorted thinking: Reframe negative or irrational thoughts that perpetuate addictive behaviors.
• Develop coping skills: Learn healthy ways to manage stress, cravings, and difficult emotions without relying on substances.
• Practice new behaviors: Replace destructive habits with constructive and rewarding activities.

Addiction often impacts an individual’s ability to function effectively in daily life. Therapy helps rebuild or develop essential skills such as communication, problem-solving, and emotional regulation. Our therapists also use individual and group therapy sessions to teach relapse prevention strategies and coping mechanisms.

Therapy also helps overcome addiction because it emphasizes the importance of a strong support network while also providing emotional support. Both group and family therapy can help build or strengthen a support network during the recovery process. In family therapy, dynamics that may contribute to addiction can be addressed with the entire family. This helps make the home environment more supportive and safe for an individual when they finish residential treatment.

Addiction counseling is highly individualized to the person in recovery. Our therapists and counselors do not take a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Instead, they take into account a patient’s specific substance abuse and the severity of the misuse. Our clinical team utilizes individual therapy to continually assess and adjust a patient’s treatment plan, ensuring that we help them recover at the pace they need.

Addiction recovery is a chronic, non-linear process that requires ongoing commitment. Therapy provides the foundation and tools for long-term sobriety, but vigilance and continued engagement with supportive resources are crucial for maintaining abstinence and a fulfilling life. Relapses can occur, and when they do, therapy helps individuals to learn from them, adjust their treatment plan, and return to recovery.