Everyone has unique needs, preferences, and goals during treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health issues. Individual therapy sessions offer clients an opportunity to address some of the underlying factors affecting their mental health and the side effects of chronic substance abuse. Driftwood Recovery uses individual and group therapy to help clients heal and move forward in their recovery journey.
What Is Individual Therapy?
Individual therapy is a type of treatment that allows people to speak one-on-one with a trained mental health professional. In most cases, individuals with SUD engage with therapists who use psychotherapy to help them manage their condition. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), “Psychotherapy (also called talk therapy) refers to a variety of treatments that aim to help a person identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.” For most people, “the goals of psychotherapy are to gain relief from symptoms, maintain or enhance daily functioning, and improve quality of life.”
The Benefits of Individual Therapy
Some of the primary benefits of therapy sessions include:
- Improved emotional control
- Decreased maladaptive behaviors
- Improved mental health
- Reduced symptoms of SUD or mental health disorders
- Greater self-awareness
- Increased resilience and self-confidence
- Greater self-control
- Improved focus
People use therapy to better understand their motivations, needs, and goals.
Addressing a Wide Range of Challenges
Individual therapy sessions help clients address a wide range of challenges during recovery, including:
- Consequences and side effects of substance abuse
- Co-occurring mental health disorders (e.g., anxiety, panic, depression, etc.)
- Managing trauma, loss, or grief
- Stress management
- Navigating life changes and transitions
Everyone faces different challenges during treatment and ongoing recovery. Therapy sessions give people a safe space to explore these challenges and discover new coping methods. Therapists have years of experience and can provide profound insights clients use to build the foundation for a healthier future.
The Therapeutic Relationship: Building Trust and Connection
Many people with SUD struggle to develop a collaborative relationship with their care team. According to Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, “Patients with SUD often have experiences of being treated as untrustworthy and incapable of actively participating in their treatment planning, even by healthcare and social service workers.” Driftwood Recovery provides clients with a welcoming and supportive environment that builds trust in the recovery process.
Individual Therapy at Driftwood Recovery
Therapy is a highly personal treatment tool that allows people to move at their own pace while making significant progress in recovery. A therapist has the knowledge and resources to ensure clients learn to effectively manage their condition and overcome challenges in recovery.
Therapy at Driftwood Recovery offers clients the support and guidance they need to heal from chronic substance abuse. Individual therapy provides clients with the following:
- A greater focus on tailored care
- Access to experienced and compassionate therapists
- A safe and supportive environment
Clients learn to regulate emotions, identify triggers, manage side effects, develop new routines, and balance recovery with personal responsibilities.
Therapy Techniques and Approaches
Many different therapy techniques provide relief for individuals diagnosed with SUD. Clients use the skills learned in therapy to build healthier lifestyles that promote sobriety and positive mental health.
Some of the most common therapeutic modalities and approaches include:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Motivational interviewing (MI)
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Mindfulness-based therapies
Clients have different needs, and clinicians work with them to determine which therapeutic approach will provide the best outcomes.
Holistic Therapies and Support
Driftwood Recovery offers holistic therapies and complementary support services to clients in recovery. People benefit from participating in a combination of evidence-based and alternative holistic therapies for addiction recovery.
Some of the most popular holistic therapies used to treat addiction include:
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Mindfulness-based techniques
- Acupuncture
- Art and music therapy
- Nutritional counseling
- Pain management
- Reiki or energy healing
- Aromatherapy
Driftwood Recovery connects clients to effective holistic services within programs and through referrals. Clients may try several different types of holistic therapies before finding the ones that work best for them and their specific circumstances.
What to Expect in Individual Therapy Sessions
Therapy sessions vary significantly depending on the client’s needs and the therapist’s experience. Some therapists have training in trauma recovery, addiction, and other specialized areas, while many others have more general knowledge of mental health treatment. Driftwood Recovery ensures that all therapists have extensive training in multiple modalities to ensure clients receive the level of support they need to heal from SUD or dual diagnosis.
During individual therapy sessions, clients can expect to do some or all of the following:
- Discuss personal challenges related to addiction recovery, relationships, or mental health
- Identify and explore underlying issues affecting sobriety and mental health
- Set personal goals for recovery
- Learn effective coping strategies and skills
- Reflect on past experiences
- Challenge negative thought patterns or beliefs
- Practice communication and emotion regulation
- Receive constructive feedback and compassionate guidance
Everyone deserves to receive practical support during rehabilitation and ongoing recovery. Driftwood Recovery ensures clients can access individual therapy and other services that promote regular self-care and healthy behaviors.
The Importance of Self-Care and Lifestyle Changes
Making lifestyle changes takes time and hard work. Self-care is essential to ongoing sobriety. Driftwood Recovery offers individualized therapy to help clients establish and maintain crucial lifestyle changes. By focusing on sustainable self-care practices, we help clients build a foundation for a fulfilling life beyond recovery, fostering resilience and lasting positive change.
Individual therapy provides a safe space for people to explore their thoughts and feelings about recovery and mental health. Driftwood Recovery uses individual therapy to prepare clients for ongoing sobriety. To learn more about our programs and services, call our office today at (512) 759-8330.
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