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Addiction and Mental Health Therapy

With its unrelenting grip and harmful consequences, addiction is as complex as it is disastrous. For this reason, those who struggle with addiction regard recovery as an uphill battle. While the healing process demands resilience, substance use counseling breathes compassion and peace of mind into rehabilitation. Much like its name suggests our individual therapy in Los Angeles consists of one-on-one counseling sessions.

During these appointments, you’ll discuss the emotional struggles, mental health setbacks, and trauma that comes with addiction and recovery. In most cases, individual therapy works in tandem with group therapy. Group and individual counseling aim to alleviate emotional pain and discomfort, promote healthy coping mechanisms, and encourage positive thinking. It’s up to you and your therapist to determine which areas require improvement, but most individual therapy sessions hone in on eliminating symptoms, navigating life transitions, and managing inner conflict.

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A Glimpse Into Our Los Angeles Individual Therapy

As a critical component of addiction treatment, individual therapy tackles problems head-on. By confronting deep-seated issues, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what caused your addiction. From there, you’ll peel back the layers of these traumatic events, uncovering buried emotions and suppressed feelings along the way. While this transformative experience will prove challenging, emotional breakthroughs await.

Above all else, individual substance abuse counseling aids in relapse prevention. After all, learning how to identify and overcome triggers is exceedingly difficult. With that said, professional intervention is warranted. With guidance from a counselor, you’ll be better equipped to deal with triggering circumstances as they inevitably arise. From personal betterment to situational awareness, the realizations that individual therapy promises are enlightening.

Types of Individual Therapy in Los Angeles

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to individual therapy. To ensure that a patient’s specific mental health needs are catered to while in individual therapy, various styles of therapy were created. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), for instance, centers around a client’s belief systems. It also addresses the thoughts that influence an individual’s emotions and actions. In essence, cognitive behavioral therapy challenges negative thinking patterns and, in turn, lessens emotional distress.

Mindfulness is another critical aspect of CBT. Focusing on the here and now is a surefire way to foster a happy, healthy outlook. Unfortunately, those who deal with substance abuse tend to immerse themselves in the past and future. As a result, fears and worries run amok, which leads to increased anxiety and depression. Simply put, CBT equips clients with the tools and comprehension they need to think logically and optimistically.

Meanwhile, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) places emphasis on regulating emotions. In other words, this therapeutic method teaches clients how to handle emotional turmoil productively. As a branch of CBT, dialectical behavioral therapy shares the same core values as cognitive behavioral therapy. However, unlike cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT puts a premium on change and acceptance. By balancing these elements, recovering patients are less likely to succumb to toxic habits.

Interpersonal therapy is equally effective. As a disease, addiction negatively affects everyone in its path. To remedy the widespread wounds that addiction causes, interpersonal counseling seeks to improve a patient’s familial relationships and social connections. Though this form of individual therapy ties in family and friends, it’s these relationships that contribute to your well-being.

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Why Individual Therapy Can Help

The Benefits Of Individual Counseling During Treatment

The reality of suffering from a substance use disorder is difficult to accept. Even more difficult than accepting the reality of it all though, is admitting that you need help. Everybody wants to believe in the best of themselves. Someone admitting that they may have a problem is a huge step in the right direction.

However, that doesn’t change the fact that looking for the right treatment option is scary. 

When it comes to treatment, there are many different options someone might consider. Some people may do best with inpatient treatment, others may do better with medically assisted detox. However, the most important thing is that each person who struggles receives care that is tailor-fit to their unique needs.

Individual therapy in Los Angeles at Harmony Place allows individuals to receive one-on-one care that helps them grow toward a place of stability and sobriety.

Increases Self-Awareness

The things you do and say have a direct impact on your mental health. With that in mind, it’s essential to have conscious knowledge of your feelings, motives, and desires. With individual therapy, you’ll delve deeper into your behavioral makeup. By doing so, you’ll become more in tune with your thoughts and emotions.

This heightened level of understanding will inspire you to reflect on your actions and thinking patterns, which is what self-awareness is all about. As you become more self-aware, you’ll gain a new lease on life. Moreover, you’ll feel more confident in your decision-making. With a healthy perspective and a boost in morale, you’ll set yourself up for a sober lifestyle.

Encourages Self-Exploration

While on the path to recovery, a new you will take shape. As you get to know this enhanced version of yourself, your therapist will facilitate the transition. Bidding farewell to long-lived habits is no easy task. What’s more, you’re likely to become overwhelmed by these developments. To guarantee that this progression unfolds smoothly, your therapist will lead the way. With a helping hand, you’ll realize just how gratifying your transformation can be.

Helps Set Boundaries

Addiction has no regard for boundaries. While creating these protective barriers, you’ll need help setting limits. With your counselor’s objective outlook, you’ll reach healthy conclusions that complement your lifestyle. Not only will this instill simplicity into the process, but it’ll also make you feel more comfortable with the lines you’re drawing in the sand.

Most importantly, you’ll learn how to communicate your boundaries with others. More often than not, these encounters are unsettling. With this uneasiness comes self-doubt. Thankfully, your therapist will guide you through these affairs, detailing the do’s and don’ts to ensure optimal results.

Improves Communication Skills

For some, having hard conversations can feel like an invitation for confrontation. While in individual therapy, you’ll discover that’s not always the case. From assertiveness and empathy to active listening and respect, a lot goes into effective communication. 

Your trusted counselor will show you the ropes, guaranteeing that you grasp the ins and outs of communicating your emotions. When uncomfortable discussions happen, you’ll be better prepared to have a productive conversation without relying on drugs or alcohol to numb the discomfort or tension.

Establishes Effective Coping Mechanisms

When uninvited impulses present themselves, you will need to know how to stop temptation in its tracks. Your urges may be strong, but they’ll be no match for the coping skills you develop in counseling. Alongside your therapist, you will uncover ways to defeat compulsions. While resisting these desires won’t be simple, relapsing will present even bigger obstacles.

Receive Undivided Attention

Recovery is accompanied by inexplicable hardship. While dealing with these adversities, you’ll find great comfort in knowing that your therapist is committed to empowering you. This one-on-one attention will validate your concerns and problems, making it easier to heal. Additionally, their wholehearted attention will make you feel safe and heard.

To put it plainly, your counselor serves as your go-to confidant. With them, you’ll know that the information you reveal is kept secret. Even better, they won’t judge you or make you feel inferior. By giving your mental health the attention it deserves, you’ll embark on a path of fruitful recovery.

Provides a Source of Never-Ending Support

The trials and tribulations that come with addiction are too dire to soldier alone. With a therapist, you don’t have to undergo these hurdles solo. Those who battle with addiction know how lonely life can get. When this loneliness takes hold, it wreaks havoc on an individual’s happiness, leading to apathy and self-destruction. The beauty of individual therapy is that constant support is provided.

In essence, recovery is something that should never happen in a vacuum. Attempting to heal on your own will only lead to further devastation. Thanks to individual counseling, you receive the encouragement you deserve when you need it. Without this guidance, you’re liable to cling to unhealthy habits, making individual therapy a godsend for those with a history of substance abuse.

Life-Altering

Most notably, individual counseling provides a life-changing experience. The emotional clarity it promises has the power to uplift and revamp your life. Sometimes, addiction can make individuals feel stuck. As a result, they come to terms with their situation, unwilling to rewrite reality. Fortunately, individual counseling offers hope and monumental experiences. With an open mind, patients realize that their addiction doesn’t have to dictate their life any longer.

Best of all, restoration comes with this life-altering healing process. As changes continue to unfold, emotional scars begin to heal, recovery becomes more attainable, and optimism is rebuilt. In other words, individual substance abuse counseling promotes endless possibilities and faith in a brighter tomorrow.

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What Other Forms of Treatment Exist Besides Individual Therapy

There are many more options for substance use treatment than just individual therapy. These options exist to offer people treatment that caters to their individual needs. There is no one-size-fits-all method for addiction or mental health treatment.

Some people may not respond well to individual therapy. That is why, at Harmony Place, we offer more resources to help those suffering from a substance use disorder.

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    Treatment Options Defined

    What is Inpatient Treatment?

    Inpatient treatment is a method of care in which those who participate do so in an overnight capacity. This allows people who suffer from substance use disorder to receive the care they need on a prolonged basis. Inpatient care could last anywhere from 28 days to six months. This treatment method also includes individual substance abuse counseling throughout the week should the patient require it.

    What is Outpatient Treatment?

    Meant for milder forms of a substance use disorder, outpatient treatment is a method of care that allows a person more flexibility; they’re able to stay at home and fulfill their daily responsibilities while attending treatment in the late afternoon or evening. Whether it’s individual therapy, group therapy, or family therapy, counseling is the cornerstone of this treatment method. 

    What is Medically-Assisted Detox?

    Medically-assisted detox is much different than programs like holistic therapy or individual substance abuse counseling. This method of treatment allows individuals to get over their withdrawal symptoms with the help of FDA-approved medications. The purpose of the medication is to curb the symptoms of withdrawal under the care of a medical professional. 

    What is Sober Living?

    Sober living homes nestled in quiet communities allow those suffering from substance abuse to experience a sense of peace and comfort. Those who participate are able to focus on their outpatient care and press into their recovery journey. This is a great option for those who suffer from a mild addiction and are ready to start an outpatient program.

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      I am forever grateful to have had this experience. I would recommend anyone who wanted help to come here. This place literally saved my life. I have overcome so many obstacles that always stood in the way of my recovery. It’s not just because I was ready… the approaches the therapists use come from an empathetic, compassionate, and understanding place. They were able to hold the mirror up and help guide me through making solid changes.

      Daniel H.
      August 2017
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    Healing Awaits at Harmony Place

    Whether you need addiction help for yourself, a loved one, or a client, we at Harmony Place can help. With our patient-driven services, you’ll discover the benefits of individual counseling while receiving ongoing support from industry professionals. To learn more about our individual therapy in Los Angeles, as well as other programs, contact us today.