Addiction Counseling in Jacksonville
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is one of the pillars of addiction counseling in Jacksonville at Design Recovery.
Addiction Counseling in Jacksonville
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is one of the pillars of addiction counseling in Jacksonville at Design Recovery.
We Are Here for You!
If you have been struggling with an addiction to alcohol or another substance, our addiction treatment programs in Jacksonville, Florida, may be the ideal place to begin your recovery journey.
Individual therapy in Jacksonville will help you learn more about the underlying causes of your drug or alcohol addiction. In addition, addiction counseling will teach you coping skills for stress and relapse triggers.
Contact Design Recovery today at 833-818-4300 to begin addiction treatment in Jacksonville, Florida.
What is Individual Psychotherapy?
Individual psychotherapy is a type of “talk therapy” that consists of confidential, one-on-one conversations between a patient and a therapist. It can be provided on a standalone basis or as part of a comprehensive addiction counseling plan.
The structure and focus of individual therapy sessions can vary depending on the needs of the patient and which modality the therapist specializes in.
Individual therapy in Jacksonville at Design Recovery may incorporate the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Benefits of Individual Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Depending on your unique history, the types of challenges you are currently facing, and your treatment goals, examples of the benefits you may receive from individual therapy at Design Recovery include:
- Exploring the issues that may have contributed to your substance use, or that may have previously stopped you from seeking treatment
- Discussing strategies for responding to triggers in a healthy manner, without resorting to substance use
- Identifying specific steps you can take to repair relationships that were harmed by your compulsive substance use
- Addressing personal challenges that you don’t feel comfortable talking about in a group environment
- Evaluating your progress in treatment and assessing the effectiveness of your recovery efforts thus far
- Learning how to set and maintain healthy boundaries with friends, family members, and colleagues
- Becoming a more effective self-advocate, which includes knowing how to ask for help when you need it
- Getting help for anxiety, depression, or other co-occurring mental health concerns
Types of Psychotherapy We Provide
At Design Recovery in Jacksonville, addiction counseling incorporates several types of therapy, including:
- Group therapy: Working with a trained professional and a small number of other patients to learn more about recovery and develop essential relapse-prevention skills
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): A goal-oriented form of therapy to help you address maladaptive thought patterns, self-defeating behaviors, and problematic beliefs
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): Focused guidance to improve your skills in the areas of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy: A dynamic approach to ease the emotional pain you experience when recalling certain traumatic memories
- Surf therapy: Developing greater resilience and building confidence while riding the waves with other patients and an experienced instructor
- Holistic therapy: Taking part in art, yoga, meditation, and vibroacoustic therapy sessions to help you experience true healing in mind, body, and spirit
Please note that your customized plan may not include every service listed above. Treatment can vary depending on your specific needs and goals, as well as which program (IOP or PHP) you are enrolled in.
Programs That Offer Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is provided at two levels of care at Design Recovery:
- Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers full days of care, five days a week. You’ll take part in a customized array of services, Monday—Friday, 9 a.m.—4:30 p.m. each day.
- Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) gives you the option of attending treatment either three or five days per week, with three hours of programming offered each day.
What To Expect During An Individual Therapy Session
As alluded to previously on this page, individual therapy sessions are confidential one-on-one conversations with a trained professional.
You will be seated in a comfortable chair, as you would if you were going to spend some time catching up with a friend or family member. Your therapist may start the session by asking you a few general questions, and the conversation should flow naturally based on your responses.
The purpose of individual therapy isn’t to critique you or “fix” you. The goal is to establish a collaborative environment where you can work with a compassionate expert to develop solutions for challenges that have been preventing you from living the healthier, more satisfying life that you deserve.
Treatment Planning and Goal Setting
Patient empowerment is a key component of our addiction counseling in Jacksonville. We want you to take an active role in all aspects of your care, which includes planning your treatment and identifying your short- and long-term goals.
Individual sessions can be ideal opportunities to review your progress and work with your therapist to determine if any adjustments need to be made in your plan, so that you’re best prepared to achieve your objectives and continue to progress in your recovery.
About Our Therapists
When you take part in individual therapy sessions at Design Recovery, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly trained professional. All of our therapists have at least a master’s degree, and many have continued their education beyond the master’s level.
In addition to their considerable knowledge, our therapists are also deeply compassionate people who have significant experience helping patients overcome challenges related to addictions and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Privacy and Confidentiality
At Design Recovery, our unwavering commitment to patient safety includes protecting your privacy. When you take part in individual therapy sessions at our center, the only people who will ever know the specifics of what you discussed are you and your therapist.
As mandated by law, our confidentiality policy does have a few exceptions, such as if a patient reveals their intent to harm themselves or someone else. If you ever have any questions about safety, privacy, or confidentiality at our center, please feel free to ask your therapist or another member of your treatment team.
Learn More About Individual Therapy at Design Recovery
To learn more about individual therapy or other types of addiction counseling in Jacksonville, please visit our Admissions page or call us today.