Individual Therapy for Addiction and Mental Health

Granite Recovery Centers’ Residential Mental Health program and outpatient care include various therapeutic options. Each substance abuse counseling approach and therapy for mental health is selected based on your needs, promoting lasting wellness.

The Benefits of Addiction Therapy

Seeking help for addiction can feel like an uphill climb, but drug and alcohol counseling can make all the difference. Through addiction therapy, you learn tools to understand your root causes and triggers, as well as healthy coping skills and relapse prevention methods.

At Granite, rehabilitation therapy begins with a medical detox. After you’ve safely completed this step, we discuss all aspects of your addiction and figure out a unique plan that works for you. For those with co-occurring conditions, our dual diagnosis program tackles both mental health and addiction issues, ensuring overall healing.

Counseling vs. Therapy

Counseling usually deals with specific problems and practical advice to use immediately, like coping with triggers or managing cravings. Therapy often addresses deeper, personal aspects, like trauma, and takes longer. At Granite, our behavioral health services include both therapy and counseling to treat symptoms and causes.

Individual Therapy vs. Group Therapy

One-on-one sessions give you privacy to talk about topics you struggle with. Your therapist focuses completely on you and your specific situation. Alternatively, group therapy allows you to meet people who get what you’re going through. Most people need both: personal attention and a sense of community. We blend various methods to reap the benefits of individual therapy and group settings.

Types of Individual Therapy We Offer

We explore different types of therapy for overcoming addiction and mental health issues. Whether it’s talk therapy or involves medications for mental health, we ensure you have the best approaches for your situation. Some common therapies include:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps you notice and change thoughts, emotions, and beliefs that can cause negative behaviors. This change can help prevent the thought patterns that inform addiction or poor mental health.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical behavior therapy teaches you how to deal with difficult feelings healthily and manage relationships better. This therapy is especially useful for those who struggle with emotional regulation, impulsive behaviors, or borderline personality disorder.

Trauma Therapy

Our trauma therapy and PTSD treatment give you a safe place to unpack past struggles so they don’t control your present. Trauma therapy can help those whose addiction connects to past abuse, violence, accidents, or other disturbing events.

Anger Management

Our anger management helps you figure out what sets you off and learn how to speak your mind without damaging relationships. These skills help maintain sobriety and rebuild trust with people you’ve hurt when anger got the best of you.

Grief and Loss Therapy

Our grief and loss therapy gives you space to deal with that loss without resorting to substances. Grief counseling encourages you to feel your pain while helping you figure out how to move past it. We also ensure all healing is at a pace you’re comfortable with.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Mindfulness-based therapy teaches you how to slow down and take in the present moment. This is particularly effective for curbing cravings and anxiety. The approach helps ground you by focusing on what’s happening immediately around you.

Life Skills Training

Getting sober is a paramount step, but life skills training can help with the everyday factors needed to maintain a stable life outside of treatment. This includes money management, relationship building, and work support.

Holistic Therapy

Our holistic therapy includes yoga exercises, meditation practices, and fitness and nutrition to help you heal mentally and physically. We also explore wilderness therapy through scenic walks and hiking. Targeting all aspects of your well-being facilitates lasting recovery and overall happiness.

What to Expect From an Individual Therapy Session

Sessions with your addiction therapist or counselor are typically once a week for about an hour. The first few sessions are just about getting to know each other. This can give your therapist a better understanding of you and how you think.

As you get comfortable, the real recovery work starts. Some days may be emotionally tough, while others might seem lighter and freeing. Your therapist might suggest some exercises for you to practice in real life so they’re more effective.

Get the Help You Need at Granite Recovery Centers in NH

We know that therapy can seem like a scary step. But with the right individual therapy program in place, you can look forward to lifelong recovery from drugs and alcohol. Our experienced team is here to guide you, encourage you, and provide a non-judgmental space for your healing. Contact us to learn more about our New Hampshire recovery options to help you become healthier and happier.

FAQs

Yes! We offer secure video sessions, particularly for those in our IOP program. Many clients prefer this as it’s flexible and can feel more comfortable.

Individual therapy hones in on specific issues, and group therapy connects you with people who understand what you’re going through. Most people need both, but each type is effective in different ways.

Absolutely. Counseling helps you figure out why you drink and teaches you how to handle everyday challenges and sustain sobriety.

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