What kinds of therapy are used for substance use disorders?
Several therapy types may support recovery, depending on your needs and where you are in the process:
- Motivational Interviewing (MI): Often used early in recovery to explore ambivalence and build readiness for change.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify triggers and reshape thoughts that fuel substance use.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Especially helpful if substance use is tied to emotional dysregulation or impulsivity.
- Reality Therapy & Solution-Focused Therapy: Promote accountability and future-focused action.
- Family Integration Therapy: Supports healing relationships impacted by substance use.
Which therapies are most effective for anxiety and depression?
- CBT: A leading therapy that helps interrupt negative thinking and reduce symptoms.
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Teaches present-moment awareness to ease rumination and manage stress.
- DBT: Effective when anxiety or depression includes mood swings or interpersonal challenges.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Focuses on small, achievable improvements in daily life.
What therapies are used for trauma and PTSD?
- DBT: Stabilizes intense emotions and prepares for deeper trauma work.
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Helps with grounding, flashbacks, and hypervigilance.
- Reality Therapy: Builds agency and helps regain control when trauma has left you feeling powerless.
- Family Integration Therapy: Can help when trauma affects or is rooted in family dynamics.
Can therapy type change based on my level of care?
Yes. We tailor your therapy based on your care level and personal needs:
- Day or Night Treatment: You may engage in several therapy types through group and individual sessions.
- Virtual IOP: Core therapies like CBT, DBT, and MI are adapted for online care and support.
- Individual Therapy: After stepping down, your therapist may narrow focus based on what’s working best for you.
How do I know what kind of therapy I need?
You don’t have to figure that out alone. After your clinical assessment, our team will recommend a care plan with the therapies most likely to support your goals. And if something isn’t working? We’ll adjust. The goal is always to meet you where you are—and help you move forward.