The road to addiction recovery is different for everybody. WisHope Recovery knows that although the same person fighting addiction may face similar experiences, struggles, and issues each person, and their journey, are unique. That is why individual therapy for addiction is essential in our program. We want everyone who walks through our doors to receive individualized care based on their personal needs, which, in-effect, gives them a better chance of attaining ongoing recovery.
Understanding Individual Therapy for Addiction
Individual therapy, also known as one-on-one counseling, is a form of treatment in which you personally engage with a licensed therapist to address the challenges around your addiction. In group therapy, the benefits are definitely there as you get to interact with people who might be going through similar issues. However, group therapy emphasizes a shared experience among participants.
On the other hand, individual therapy zooms in on the single individual, in this case, you. Individual therapy provides an secure and private environment to:
- Identify underlying issues that may lead to addiction.
- Delve into emotional triggers and pinpoint problematic behaviors.
- Implement and master new coping strategies geared towards sustainable recovery.
Why Consider Individual Therapy in Recovery
- Customized Attention to Your Particular Circumstances
Each addiction has a personal story. A specialist can construct an individual therapy custom plan which acknowledges your recovery goals, any present comorbid mental health issues, and your particular triggers. A more defined and individualized treatment plan can help to nurture you through the recovery process.
- A Safe Space for Recovery
An individual therapy session is intended to give you a safe and comfortable space. You don’t have to prepare mentally in any way to talk about your personal information, past trauma, your thoughts and actions, or anything related to your life and addiction in order to establish rapport and trust with your therapist. - Identifying Co-occurring Mental Health Disorders
Addicts often experience clinical depression, anxiety, PTSD, and/or other mental health disorders. Individual therapy is needed after group therapy to address any other mental health issues that may be influencing, or co-occurring with, your addiction. Individual therapy helps with identifying and learning how to manage mental health conditions that may coexist and contribute to addiction. - Developing Good Coping Skills
For cravings, therapy will help you learn how to effectively manage them in conjunction with your therapist. Emotional triggers, stress, and other issues will be dealt with effective coping skills that will be taught during therapy. The coping skills that you learn during therapy can be vital for maintaining long-term sobriety once you complete the treatment.
- Enhancing Accountability and Development
You become actively and personally involved when you work with a counselor. Regular therapy sessions allow your therapist to help you identify your strengths and areas for improvement.
Individual Therapy at WisHope Recovery
At WisHope Recovery, we adopt a comprehensive client-centered approach in treating addiction. We apply therapies that are proven to be effective, such as:
- When utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), it trains individuals how to change negative thoughts and behaviors.
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) seeks to socialize the client to mindfulness and managing their emotions.
- Motivational interviewing (MI), as the conversational approach has a naturally empathetic and curious nature makes it a very good approach to create change.
- Trauma-Informed Care, which supports recovering from experiences in your past that were likely things you used to escape from.
We believe that individual therapy is most effective when we pair it with other forms of service, like group therapy, family support, and wellness services to create a well-rounded recovery plan.
An Approach to Long lasting Sobriety
Living your life is what recovery is all about, not just abstinence. What does that signify? Individualized therapy can help you start to figure out the “why” in your addiction and give you the skills to have a purposeful and meaningful life. You have the best chance of establishing long-term recovery and a healthier future if you individualize the treatment plan for yourself!
At WisHope Recovery, we are more than willing to accompany you in your journey.
Are you Ready to Start you Recovery Journey?
If you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction, don’t wait! Get a hold of WisHope Recovery today and see how one of our individual therapy programs can help you break free from addiction and regain your life.