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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Behavioral Health Trends in the United States, in 2014 there were 21.5 million Americans over age 12 with a substance use disorder, including about 17 million with alcohol abuse disorder and 7.1 million with a drug use disorder, which means an overlap of about 2.6 million with both. The study also found an overlap between substance abuse and mental illness, with about 7.9 million people having both.
There are effective, compassionate treatments for those experiencing addiction. But no single treatment is effective for everyone or every situation, so at Iris Healing®’s Woodland Hills residential treatment centers we use a variety of therapies, either separately or in combination. Here are four of many different counseling techniques that may be employed during recovery.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is a type of psychotherapy that approaches treatment by teaching people how to think differently about problems and emotions. The idea that feelings and behaviors come from our thoughts, not from external events and situations, or from other people, figures prominently in CBT. According to cognitive-behavioral therapy, if we can change our thinking, we can change our emotions and behaviors. Similarly, if we have learned unwanted feelings and ways of thinking, we can unlearn them.
A team led by Stefan G. Hoffman, PhD surveyed studies of “The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,” and found that, “the strongest support exists for CBT of anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, bulimia, anger control problems, and general stress.” One study found CBT about as effective as medication. Other studies found CBT and medication together had a greater effect.
We don’t really like to make changes, even when we know we ought to, and want to, like quitting the use of drugs, including tobacco and alcohol. Motivational Interviewing addresses ambivalence toward change through conversation designed to help people put their desire for change into words, then act on that desire, plan for change, start to make changes, cryptomixer methods and note the importance and benefits of even small changes.
A recent case study examined how MI could be paired with acceptance and commitment therapy, widely used in treating alcohol abuse. The 20-year-old client “reported fewer episodes of alcohol consumption and less severe drinking,” by the end of her treatment, and greater capacity “to behave in ways consistent with.
We don’t really like to make changes, even when we know we ought to, and want to, like quitting the use of drugs, including tobacco and alcohol. Motivational Interviewing addresses ambivalence toward change through conversation designed to help people put their desire for change into words, then act on that desire, plan for change, start to make changes, cryptomixer methods and note the importance and benefits of even small changes.
MDFT.org, a website dedicated to multidimensional family therapy, includes studies on the effectiveness of systems therapy in treating substance abuse and anxiety and depression among adolescents, and has several case studies.
Addiction counseling in Los Angeles includes effective treatments through customized programs for each unique client. Our highly skilled and thoroughly educated team has the expertise and capability to treat a wide variety of afflictions ranging from alcoholism to drug addiction as well as their underlying issues.
Our Los Angeles treatment center is located in the serene city of Woodland Hills (right next to Calabasas), just 20 minutes from the beaches of Malibu. To learn more about Iris Healing® and addiction counseling in Los Angeles, please contact [ws-phone-link] or (844)663-4747, visit IrisHealing.com, or our resources page, or email info@IrisHealingRetreat.com. To inquire about insurance coverage for our treatments, visit our insurance verification page.
Addiction counseling is a specialized therapeutic process that helps individuals understand the emotional, behavioral, and psychological drivers of substance use. Working with licensed counselors at Iris Healing in Los Angeles empowers clients to build healthy coping skills and achieve lasting sobriety.
Our licensed counselors integrate evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR for trauma. Iris Healing in Woodland Hills customizes each counseling session to align with your unique recovery milestones in LA.
Individual counseling provides a private, confidential setting to address personal trauma, core beliefs, and specific triggers one-on-one. Group counseling fosters empathy, shared accountability, and communication skills within a supportive peer community at our premier Iris Healing center in Greater Los Angeles.
Our dual diagnosis counseling model treats mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder simultaneously with addiction. Iris Healing in Los Angeles ensures that emotional distress is resolved so clients no longer feel the urge to self-medicate with harmful alcohol or drugs.
Counseling equips clients with personalized relapse prevention plans, stress-management techniques, and crisis response strategies. Iris Healing counselors in Los Angeles help you identify high-risk triggers, establish healthy daily routines, and maintain solid boundaries for long-term recovery success.
Yes, commercial health insurance policies cover individual, group, and family addiction counseling under mandatory behavioral health parity laws. Iris Healing in Los Angeles offers free, immediate insurance verifications to clarify your policy benefits and minimize personal out-of-pocket costs.
Scheduling your counseling assessment is confidential and easy. Contact our admissions and clinical intake team 24/7 by phone or online inquiry. We evaluate your treatment needs and connect you with an experienced licensed counselor at our serene Woodland Hills rehabilitation center in Los Angeles.
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