Seeking treatment for substance abuse is the first step to recovery. A key portion of that recovery is therapy and mental health treatment. Our facility offers therapy through one-on-one counseling, also called “individual therapy.” Substance abuse counseling at Heartwood Recovery works in conjunction with our other modalities that range from addiction treatment fitness programs to 12-Step immersion.
Individual Therapy for Addiction Treatment
Addiction Counseling at Heartwood Recovery
One-on-one Addiction Counseling
It is important to understand the differences in therapy styles when choosing the recovery program for you. Individual therapy can help you confront the psychological aspect of addiction and identify the issues that have led you to substance abuse.
Individual therapy involves a one-on-one counseling session between the client and a counselor or therapist and hinges on the open and honest communication of both parties.
In individual therapy there are also different types of counseling approaches the therapist may use such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy which has mostly been used for PTSD in recent years, and trauma-informed therapy among other variations. In individual therapy, the patient and the counselor have the benefit of determining together which type of therapy will work best.
Effective Substance Abuse Counseling
While there are many programs at our facility to aid in your recovery, (such as fitness programs, group therapy, and other holistic treatments) many clients will find the most benefit in individual therapy. Individual therapy offers intense, detailed, and effective treatment. In one-on-one sessions, patients can feel free to discuss their fears, concerns, desires, and deepest struggles with addiction. This open communication allows the counselor to get detailed insight into the patient’s addiction and substance use struggles and can help identify important aspects of addiction such as triggers and how to recognize them in the future.
Along with many other holistic treatment options offered at our facility, individual therapy gives you a tailored approach to treatment and better chances for lasting recovery. Individual therapy is one of many tools to better your body, mind, and spirit and heal from the pain of addiction.
