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Therapy for Addiction Recovery

Recovery is a journey that no one needs to face alone. At Ashley Addiction Treatment, we offer a range of evidence-based therapy services to support individuals and families through the challenges of overcoming substance use. Our approach is both clinically grounded and compassionate, providing a safe space to work through emotional struggles and life changes that come with recovery. Below, learn who can benefit from therapy and explore the types of therapy we provide, each designed to address specific needs in the healing process.

Who Can Benefit from Therapy?

  • Individuals in early recovery: Those who are newly sober and coping with major life changes, grief, or feelings of isolation can find guidance and stability through therapy. Early recovery often involves rebuilding one’s life and identity; counseling offers support in navigating these adjustments with healthy coping strategies and hope.
  • People facing emotional or relationship difficulties: Many experience emotional instability (such as mood swings, anxiety, or depression) or have strained relationships as a result of addiction. Therapy provides tools to manage intense emotions and improve communication. By addressing anger, hurt, or conflict in a constructive way, individuals learn to restore emotional balance and rebuild trust with loved ones.
  • Family members supporting a loved one: Addiction affects the whole family. Parents, spouses, and other loved ones may feel stress, confusion, or grief while trying to help someone with a substance use disorder. Therapy can educate and support family members, helping them process their own emotions, set healthy boundaries, and learn effective ways to encourage their loved one’s recovery. A strong family support system can be a vital asset to long-term sobriety.

Types of Therapy Provided at Ashley Addiction Treatment

Ashley offers a range of therapy formats to meet the diverse needs of individuals and families navigating recovery. Each format plays a distinct role in supporting healing and long-term progress.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one therapy allows for focused, personalized support with a licensed clinician. These sessions help individuals work through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, or motivation for recovery. Therapists tailor each session to address specific needs and help the individual build practical coping tools and emotional insight.

Family Therapy

Addiction affects the entire family. Family therapy creates a structured setting where loved ones can address communication patterns, establish boundaries, and begin the process of rebuilding trust. These sessions support healing for everyone involved and strengthen the family’s role in long-term recovery.

Holistic Therapy

Holistic therapy supports the connection between mind, body, and spirit in recovery. These services may include mindfulness practices, yoga, art therapy, or spiritual counseling. Holistic approaches help reduce stress, improve emotional balance, and foster a deeper sense of well-being throughout the treatment process.

Group Therapy

Group therapy provides a supportive environment where individuals can connect with others who share similar experiences. Led by a licensed therapist, group sessions offer a space for sharing, accountability, and peer support. Many find strength in knowing they are not alone and gain new insights by hearing others’ perspectives.

Addiction Treatment Therapy Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

What Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is: An approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

  • How it supports recovery:
    • Helps you identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns (e.g., self-criticism, black-and-white thinking).
    • Provides practical skills to cope with triggers and stress without turning to substances.
    • Teaches you to reframe negative thoughts into more constructive ones.
    • Helps you recognize warning signs of relapse and develop healthy responses.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

What Dialectical Behavior Therapy is: A specialized form of CBT that integrates mindfulness and acceptance strategies to manage intense emotions.

  • How it supports recovery:
    • Mindfulness: Helps you stay present and grounded in the moment, reducing anxiety and reactivity.
    • Distress Tolerance: Provides techniques to get through a crisis or cravings safely.
    • Emotion Regulation: Teaches you to understand and manage powerful emotions without becoming overwhelmed.
    • Interpersonal Effectiveness: Helps you build better communication and conflict-resolution skills to repair relationships.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

What Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy is: A therapy that zeroes in on the irrational beliefs and attitudes that underlie our emotions and behaviors.

  • How it supports recovery:
    • Uses the ABC Model to identify the Activating event, your irrational Belief about it, and the resulting Consequences.
    • Helps you actively dispute irrational beliefs and replace them with more rational ones.
    • Reduces emotional intensity, diminishing the urge to escape through substance use.
    • Builds resilience by teaching you to approach problems with a more balanced mindset.

Psychodynamic Therapy

What Psychodynamic Therapy is: A traditional talk therapy that explores deep-seated emotions and past experiences (like childhood or trauma) that may influence current behavior.

  • How it supports recovery:
    • Helps you uncover and process unresolved issues that may be contributing to substance use.
    • Promotes greater self-awareness by helping you understand the origin of emotional or relational patterns.
    • By addressing underlying pain and inner conflicts, it diminishes the power these issues have to fuel addictive behavior.
    • Often combined with skills-based therapies to provide both insight and practical tools.

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

What Interpersonal Therapy is: A counseling method focused on improving relationships and social support as a way to improve mental health and aid recovery.

  • How it supports recovery:
    • Addresses real-life relationship themes such as grief, role transitions, or disputes.
    • Teaches healthier communication skills, how to set boundaries, and how to cope with social anxiety.
    • Helps you mend broken relationships and build new, positive connections.
    • A strengthened support system reduces loneliness and provides a crucial buffer against relapse.

Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)

What it is: A short-term approach that helps individuals resolve their ambivalence about sobriety and commit to change.

  • How it supports recovery:
    • Use empathy and reflective listening to help you find your own internal motivation.
    • Helps you identify what’s holding you back and what you hope to achieve in recovery.
    • Aligns personal values with goals for change (e.g., improving health, reconnecting with loved ones).
    • Empowers you to take meaningful steps toward sobriety by building confidence and commitment.

Each of these therapies plays a specific role in the recovery process, and many work well together as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. At Ashley, therapy is never one-size-fits-all. Our team of experienced clinicians will develop a personalized approach that may include one or more of these evidence-based therapies, depending on your needs. Ashley Addiction Treatment is certified by the Joint Commission and staffed by experts who are dedicated to supporting lasting recovery with compassionate, research-informed care.

Whether you are working through anxiety, past trauma, relationship strain, or uncertainty about change, there is a therapeutic path forward. Contact our team today to learn how we can support you or your loved one.