cognitive behavioral therapy

Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work for Me?

Alternative Therapy, Mental Health, Q&A

Intensive detoxification and rehabilitation provide multiple ways to address addiction and the reasons behind our behavior. From yoga to mindfulness to therapies that develop new habits, all of these have a place in addiction counseling. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, however, has emerged as a leader in thought-based therapy. Intended to challenge behavior and develop accountability,…

a doctor explaining to a patient how cognitive-behavioral therapy can help

Benefits of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Treatment

As a component of your recovery, you may begin receiving individual counseling from a therapist using a technique called cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, for short. In cognitive-behavioral therapy, you will learn personal skills to cope with life’s problems and challenges, without the use of drugs or alcohol. Unlike psychoanalysis, in which therapists look for unconscious…