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Addiction Therapy That Helps You Understand, Heal, and Move Forward

Detox clears the body. Therapy heals the rest. Removing substances from the equation is an essential first step, but the habits, behaviors, emotional patterns, and past experiences that drove someone to use drugs or alcohol in the first place don’t disappear on their own. That work happens in therapy, and it is the foundation of what we do at Agape Detox Center.

Our therapy programs are built on the understanding that no two people arrive at addiction the same way. Each person’s relationship with substances has been shaped by their background, their mental health, their family history, and factors that are entirely their own. That’s why we offer a wide range of evidence-based therapies, delivered by licensed clinicians, integrated into individualized treatment plans, and designed to meet each person exactly where they are. The type of therapy, or combination of therapies, can make the difference between completing treatment and sustaining recovery. Learn about the therapies offered at Agape below.

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Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions between a client and therapist are fundamental to developing a customized addiction treatment program. Therapy gives clients an opportunity to share their story, express emotions, understand the reasons behind their addiction, develop new ways of handling their addiction, and build the self-awareness needed to make lasting changes.

Group Therapy

A group setting allows patients in recovery to come together under the guidance of a trained therapist. Patients receive knowledge gained from others’ experiences, build accountability, practice communication skills necessary for maintaining sobriety, and reduce the sense of loneliness, which is common among those struggling with addiction.

Family Therapy

Addiction affects each member of a family system. Recovery does too. Family therapy encourages loved ones to participate in the treatment process to heal relationships, rebuild trust lost due to addiction, and provide the family with tools to help their loved one achieve long-term sobriety without enabling continued substance abuse.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT is one of the most widely researched psychotherapies used in addiction treatment.[1] CBT helps the patient become aware of and change the distorted thinking patterns and behaviors that lead to substance use. Once a patient becomes aware of these patterns, they can begin learning alternative methods of responding to cravings, drugs, alcohol, and high-risk situations. CBT is effective for both addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

DBT teaches its participants how to enhance four core skill sets: emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is primarily recognized for its efficacy in treating people with borderline personality disorder, but has been shown to be effective in treating co-existing addiction and mental health disorders.[2]

Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-informed care acknowledges that trauma plays a major part in the development of addiction and creates a treatment environment that honors this fact. All treatment provided at Agape follows this approach — creating a safe, trusting environment for clients whose addiction is rooted in unprocessed traumatic experiences.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a non-confrontational method of counseling that helps clients explore and resolve their internal conflict and ambivalence about recovery. By fostering an intrinsic desire for change and increasing a person’s commitment to changing their behavior, MI has demonstrated particular success during the initial stages of treatment — especially useful for people questioning their motivation to pursue recovery.[3]

Contingency Management

Contingency management uses rewards like vouchers or other motivational incentives to encourage recovery through abstinence and other recovery-related behavior. The basis of this method is grounded in the principles of operant conditioning and is one of the most researched and proven forms of psychosocial interventions — particularly for the treatment of stimulant-related addiction.

Stress Management Training

Stress is one of the leading causes of relapse, and developing the ability to effectively manage it is an important part of achieving long-term sobriety. Stress management training teaches clients several methods for managing stress, including mindfulness, deep-breathing techniques, and strategies for changing their lifestyle, to minimize both the physical and emotional effects of stress in everyday life.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Medication-assisted treatment is the use of FDA-approved medications along with counseling and behavioral therapy for treating substance use. This form of treatment is considered the gold standard for treating alcohol or opioid-related substance use disorder. MAT helps to alleviate withdrawal and cravings associated with drug and alcohol use, which helps make all other aspects of treatment possible.

Why Therapy Is Essential to Addiction Recovery

Substance use disorders are more than just physical. They involve behavioral, mental, and psychological components as well and are often caused by personal factors, mental health, and unresolved trauma. Detoxification can address the physical addiction, but addressing only the physical parts of the addiction will leave many of the things that drove it still in place and significantly increase the risk of relapse.[4]

Therapy gives a person the opportunity to understand what drives them to continue using substances, provides tools to cope with triggers and stressors, and helps them learn new ways of living in recovery. The primary goals of addiction therapy include:

  • Identifying the underlying reasons for substance use
  • Providing coping mechanisms for managing cravings and risky situations
  • Treating other mental health issues that may contribute to substance use
  • Repairing damaged relationships due to past substance use
  • Creating an individualized relapse prevention plan

Agape incorporates therapy into all levels of care, from medical detox through residential treatment and post-treatment aftercare. We offer a range of therapy options because we recognize everyone has unique needs and requirements for their recovery. Many clients come to us from Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and all over South Florida for our on-site therapy programs within one compassionate, accredited treatment center. 

Find the Right Therapy for Your Recovery

We believe each person’s recovery is unique — and so is the combination of therapies that will give them what they need. 

If you or a loved one would benefit from therapy for your addiction, reach out today. Our admissions team is here to answer any questions, walk you through treatment options, verify your insurance, and help you determine which path would be best one forward for you or your loved ones.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Addiction Therapy Programs in Florida

What types of therapy are most effective for addiction?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) have the strongest research supporting their effectiveness for treating addiction. Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, family therapy, and group therapy have strong empirical bases as well. What works best for you will depend on your specific background, mental health status, and treatment goals.

What are the goals of therapy in addiction treatment?

The main goals of therapy in treating addiction include identifying the underlying reasons for a person’s substance use, developing coping skills to manage cravings and potential triggering situations, developing strategies for mental health treatment, improving strained relationships caused by previous substance use, and developing a personalized relapse prevention strategy tailored to meet the person’s needs.

Who needs therapy for addiction?

Anyone who is receiving treatment for an addiction will greatly benefit from attending therapy sessions. People with co-occurring mental health disorders, those who have experienced trauma, or those with a history of relapses require additional support. The therapeutic process helps address the psychological and behavioral aspects of addiction that cannot be effectively treated medically.

Does insurance cover addiction therapy in Florida?

Most major healthcare insurance plans cover evidence-based addiction therapy as part of substance use disorder treatment. Our admissions team will verify your insurance benefits and explain your in-network coverage before treatment begins.

Sources

[1] Magill, M., & Ray, L. A. (2009). Cognitive-behavioral treatment with adult alcohol and illicit drug users: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 70(4), 516–527. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2897895/ 

[2] Linehan, M. M., Dimeff, L. A., Reynolds, S. K., Comtois, K. A., Welch, S. S., Heagerty, P., & Kivlahan, D. R. (2002). Dialectical behavior therapy versus comprehensive validation therapy plus 12-step for the treatment of opioid dependent women meeting criteria for borderline personality disorder. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 67(1), 13–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0376-8716(02)00011-X

[3] Lundahl, B., Kunz, C., Brownell, C., Tollefson, D., & Burke, B. L. (2010). A meta-analysis of motivational interviewing: Twenty-five years of empirical studies. Research on Social Work Practice, 20(2), 137–160. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731509347850  

[4] National Institute on Drug Abuse. (n.d.). Treatment and recovery. https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/treatment-recovery