Individual therapy consists of just you and a therapist talking together. No one else is present or will ever become privy to what’s said. Your therapist will often lead the conversation using one of many therapy methods, based on what they think is right for you:

• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Solution-focused brief therapy
• Acceptance and commitment therapy
• Trauma-informed therapy
• Spiritual therapy
• And more

Upon arrival, our team will work with you to determine the best course of action and create a plan for your recovery.

Your recovery may also include other forms of therapy such as group therapy and holistic care, but the benefits of individual therapy are undeniable:

Through the process, you’ll address tough questions, and sensitive subjects, and sort through feelings you may not even realize you had. Our therapists are trained to ask the right questions and help you uncover the truth.

This will help you get a better understanding of what led to the addiction in the first place. You’ll also learn coping mechanisms and life skills that work well for you. By the end of individual therapy, you’ll be better able to confront your issues and work through them.

Many don’t even fully understand why they abuse substances and become addicted to things. Individual therapy dives into these reasons and helps you uncover your personal triggers.

Once you understand more about why you use substances, it becomes easier to not only stop but to stay clean going forward. It also helps you build better defenses and coping mechanisms when you know what you’re up against.

Mindfulness is a common focus in addiction treatment. Since addiction plays so heavily on the mind, learning to center and focus your thoughts and stay calm in tough situations is important. Practicing mindfulness is a great way to do this.

Mindfulness can be found in many ways – through physical acts like yoga or meditation but also by practicing mental exercises and centering techniques. This is what you’ll work on in therapy as you address triggers, trauma, and more.

Individual therapy can help you improve and hone your communication skills, especially as it pertains to your addiction. Many who struggle with addiction tend to let their social skills languish and become averse to being open and vulnerable.

Through therapy for your mental health, you’ll become more comfortable speaking about your struggles, and improve your communication skills overall. This will translate to speaking with other individuals as well as in group settings.

Lastly, going through individual therapy for addiction may help you in other areas of your life. Many people struggle with mental illness, stress, and more while recovering from addiction. Our therapy for substance abuse may focus on your addiction and its surrounding issues, but you may find help with other things as well:

• Therapy for anxiety
• Therapy for depression
• Therapy for trauma
• Therapy for stress
• Therapy for eating disorders
• And more

While these things may not be why you came to us in the first place, none of them are helpful to your recovery. Therefore, we’ll use your therapy sessions to address these things to make recovery that much easier.