Individual Therapy

Overcoming drug and alcohol addiction involves more than just getting clean. While detoxing yourself from addictive substances is an important first step, there's more work to be done after detox. Without doing this work, you're more likely to suffer a relapse. Texas addiction rehab programs will include various services, including an individual therapy program. It can feel intimidating talking to a counselor about the pain and embarrassment of addiction. However, it can also be very freeing.

Group Vs. Individual Therapy

In rehab, you'll participate in different types of counseling. In group therapy, you meet in small groups along with a therapist. There, each participant is able to share his experiences and gain perspectives from others in a supportive, motivating environment.

An individual therapy program may also be known as psychotherapy or talk therapy. Here, you meet with a counselor one-on-one, where you have a chance to build rapport with a specialist who's there to help you. Your counselor is there to listen but also guide you toward a drug-free future.

Benefits of Individual Therapy

Each type of therapy you encounter in rehab has its own set of benefits designed to help you overcome addiction. This is true for evidence-based therapies as well as holistic treatments.

An individual therapy program offers such benefits as:

• Receiving one-on-one attention to your particular issues
• Feeling secure and safe in discussing difficult topics that you may not want to talk about in front of others
• Learning important coping skills that will help you manage negative feelings and trigger situations
• Finding healthy ways to handle stress with help from your therapist, focusing on those methods that work best for you
• Being able to open up in a non-judgmental setting, which gives you the freedom to discuss topics you might not have been able to talk about before

Your individual therapy sessions don't have to end once rehab is over. You may want to continue therapy post-rehab, especially if you have accompanying mental health disorders that require ongoing treatment.

Individual Therapy Program in Addiction Treatment

If you've never sat down and talked about some of the painful events of your past, you may feel uncomfortable or awkward doing so in an individual therapy program. You might not know how or where to start. Your therapist may introduce other types of therapeutic services that make it easier for you to open up.

For example, experiential therapy gives you the chance to express yourself through art or music. Some people find it easy to talk about even the most difficult subjects when they're focused on an activity they enjoy.

Other individual therapy options include behavioral therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is designed to change negative mindsets into positive thoughts and behaviors.

Giving You the Best Chance at Recovery

At San Antonio Recovery Center in Texas, our addiction specialists provide a full spectrum of treatment. Come to a facility where you'll be accurately diagnosed and fully supported every step of the way. Personalized treatment—for everything from alcohol to heroin addiction—ensures you receive the specific care you need.

The addiction therapy services we offer include:

• Individual therapy
• Family therapy
• Holistic therapy
• Yoga therapy
• Cognitive behavioral therapy

We want our addiction treatment programs to be accessible for everyone who needs help. Reach out to us today at 866-957-7885 to find out how you can win the fight against drug and alcohol addiction and start on the path to lasting recovery.