Individual Therapy for Addiction Treatment in Massachusetts
At Refresh Recovery, our evidence-based individual psychotherapy for substance use and mental health provides a safe and confidential space for you to explore and address underlying issues that contribute to your challenges. Learn more now.
IT’S NOT “JUST THERAPY.” IT’S A STRATEGIC AND INTENTIONAL TRANSFORMATION.
Individual therapy for addiction treatment in Massachusetts and therapeutic services promote personal wellness and lifelong recovery. Through guided internal processing and practical coping skill development, clients are empowered to overcome personal challenges and create for themselves the life they truly wish to lead.
At Refresh Recovery, we’ve seen clients safely navigate mental health and substance use disorders time and time again. Professional counseling and therapy are often the catalysts you need to sustain lasting recovery and personal renewal. Start here.
PSYCHOTHERAPY: WHERE EFFECTIVE ADDICTION TREATMENT AND HUMAN COMPASSION COME TOGETHER.
More often than not, the root cause of substance dependency lies in the gray areas of everyday life. While some people are able to work out of this area on their own, others require additional support from individual therapy in Massachusetts. These sessions approach each client as a whole person with a holistic view and help numerous clients learn new healthy ways to navigate their recovery journey.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS
Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a type of therapy treatment that involves talking with a mental health professional to address mental and behavioral health concerns and improve emotional well-being.
The goal is to help individuals better understand their internal process and more fully grasp their ability to cope with their thoughts, feelings, and resulting behaviors. It’s effective in treating a range of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues.
During these sessions, your therapist uses scientifically validated processes to help you or your loved one develop healthier and more effective coping skills and habits, like how to manage cravings. Psychotherapy can also help resolve past traumas and develop healthier relationships with others.
Though psychotherapy is typically conducted in a one-on-one setting, group and family therapy are also types of psychotherapy. The best type for an individual depends on their specific needs and concerns, and a mental health professional will work with the individual to determine the best approach.
It’s a collaborative process where your therapist works with you to maintain a treatment plan that has been tailored to your individual needs. They may incorporate contingency management into the plan, a behavioral therapy that reinforces or rewards positive behavioral change related to substance use.
Psychotherapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to gain a deeper understanding of how these factors impact their mental health. You can gain insight into their thought patterns, behaviors, and emotions and learn new coping skills and strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
WHAT LEADS TO SUBSTANCE USE?
Substance use can develop from a complex interaction of factors, including:
- Genetics: Substance use disorders can run in families and may be influenced by genetic predispositions.
- Environmental factors: Exposure to drugs or alcohol in early life, peer pressure, availability of drugs, and stressful life events.
- Mental health disorders: Individuals with mental health disorders, such as depression or anxiety, may use substances as a form of self-medication.
- Trauma: Traumatic experiences, such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
- Social and cultural factors: Social and cultural factors, like peer groups and community attitudes towards substance use.
INCREASED RISK FACTORS FOR DEVELOPING MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS
It’s important to note that mental health concerns can be influenced by multiple risk factors and that no single factor can account for their development:
- Genetics: Mental health disorders may be influenced by genetic predispositions.
- Trauma: Exposure to traumatic events, such as abuse, neglect, or natural disasters, can increase the risk.
- Chronic stress: Prolonged exposure to stress, such as poverty, unemployment, or relationship problems.
- Substance abuse: Substance abuse and/or drug use, especially in early life.
- Medical conditions: Chronic medical conditions, such as chronic pain, can increase the risk of developing mental health problems.
- Social and cultural factors: Social and cultural factors, such as stigma, lack of access to care, and lack of support.
BEGIN YOUR RECOVERY JOURNEY WITH INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES AT OUR MASSACHUSETTS TREATMENT CENTER
Begin your journey to recovery with supportive psychotherapy at Refresh Recovery.
HOW INDIVIDUAL THERAPY HELPS
When major life events or past trauma affect your daily activities, life can quickly feel overwhelming. But participating in individual therapy with qualified treatment providers goes beyond the surface issues and often deep-dives into underlying causes, such as mental health disorders.
Using evidence-based methods, these sessions are frequently used for a range of situations, including:
- Alcohol use disorder;
- Opioid use disorder;
- Eating disorders;
- Prescription pills use; and
- Cannabis use disorder.
Over time, you or your loved one develop improved interpersonal skills, enhanced mindfulness, and gain a better understanding of yourself.
What’s The Difference?
Psychotherapy Vs. Counseling
Both are forms of therapy sessions but have distinct differences in approach, length, and scope:
- Approach: Psychotherapy often involves a deeper exploration of thoughts, feelings, and experiences, while counseling may be more solution-focused and skills-based.
- Scope: Psychotherapy deals with more complex and long-standing mental health issues, while counseling focuses on more specific and short-term concerns.
- Treatment length: Psychotherapy may involve longer-term treatment, while counseling is often shorter in duration.
What’s The Difference?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are two evidence-based forms of psychotherapy interventions with some key differences:
- Focus: CBT focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors that contribute to mental health issues, while DBT incorporates CBT while emphasizing acceptance and mindfulness.
- Skills-training component: DBT includes a structured skills-training component to teach individuals emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, while CBT may not.
- Therapist approach: DBT therapists adopt a balanced and non-judgmental approach, while CBT therapists may be more directive and goal-oriented.
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT: MASSACHUSETTS REHAB CENTER
HOW TO KNOW IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE WOULD BENEFIT FROM PSYCHOTHERAPY
It’s always an individual choice to seek help through psychotherapy. The reasons to or not to work with a psychologist may be as individual as the person themselves.
They may be nervous, having heard common misconceptions about how effective therapy actually is. A daily work and family schedule might not leave much perceived time each week to meet with a professional.
However, there are common signs that indicate you may benefit from psychotherapy:
- Changes in appetite or sleep patterns;
- Chronic physical symptoms with no medical explanation;
- Difficulty functioning at work, school, or home;
- Difficulty managing emotions, anger, or impulsive behaviors;
- Difficulty with relationships and social interactions;
- Persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, guilt, or shame
WHY CHOOSE REFRESH RECOVERY
INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLANS
Each client receives a care plan designed to meet their individual treatment needs and goals with the support of qualified and trained clinicians, therapists, and staff.
FOUNDATIONAL SUPPORT FOR LIFELONG RECOVERY
By using evidence-based methods, therapies, and programs, we help you build the foundation for lasting health and wellbeing.
TREATMENT FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF DISORDERS
Our team has the knowledge, experience, and ongoing training to treat a range of disorders, including AUD, OUD, and co-occurring disorders.
MORE THAN A TREATMENT CENTER: WE’RE YOUR RECOVERY PARTNER
Many of our supportive staff have been right where you are and know the strength it takes to maintain a lasting recovery, and they’re here to help in every step.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Experience Comprehensive Healing with Our Evidence-Based Therapies at Refresh Recovery
At Refresh Recovery, we offer evidence-based therapies that can help you heal from substance use and mental health issues.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a form of talk therapy that focuses on identifying the underlying causes of unhealthy behavior. By uncovering undesirable internal thought patterns and emotional habits, you will be equipped to address your challenges at the root cause. You will learn practical coping skills and create a sustainable path to healthier habits.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a talk therapy similar to CBT. However, DBT goes a layer deeper and focuses more on client safety and self-acceptance. This process helps establish greater emotional control and equips you to regulate the internal harmful or unhealthy patterns that lead to undesirable behaviors.
Beginning to pursue recovery from Substance Use Disorders often comes with uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms making the journey even more challenging. Medication-Assisted Therapy alleviates the symptoms of withdrawal and allows the client to taper off harmful substances safely and with less discomfort.
One of our counseling methods is Motivational Interviewing. MI is a client-focused approach to generate a change in actions. The process activates your core values and increases your personal motivation to do, be, and live healthier.
Some alcohol or substance addiction challenges can stem from or agitate past and present trauma. By implementing trauma-informed treatment, you’re empowered to safely process traumatic experiences under the guidance of professional help in a safe space.
At Refresh Recovery, we’re committed to seeing each client as a unique individual. This requires a customized approach to therapeutic interventions for each client.
Through psychotherapy or talk therapy, our goal is to help individuals better understand themselves and how they process experiences and to increase their ability to cope with their internal processes.