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Addiction & Mental Health Therapies at Agape Treatment Center

Intro

Recovery is more than just becoming free of drugs and alcohol. It also involves working through the pain that led you to use the substances in the first place. At Agape Treatment Center, we understand that effective addiction therapy cannot only address the visible or surface-level behavioral changes associated with substance use disorders. It must also get to the underlying sources of distress, such as a history of trauma, chemical imbalances, or ingrained thought processes.
Our philosophy is based on integrative medicine, which combines the best of modern science with the healing aspects of holistic well-being. While there are many treatment programs that can help people recover from addiction, we do not believe there is a “cookie-cutter” approach to recovery; therefore, we work to develop an individualized combination of treatment modalities that address the mind, body, and spirit simultaneously.
From the intense experience of addiction-related psychotherapy to the more serene experience of biofeedback, each session provides an opportunity to “rewire” your brain and reclaim your life.
For your reference, we have compiled this overview of our comprehensive, evidence-based therapy modalities to provide clarity on the options available and how each type contributes to your ongoing recovery.
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CBT

Recognized as the gold standard in addiction therapy. CBT assists clients in realizing their “automatic thoughts,” which are a direct cause of drug use or alcohol use, and provides them with strategies to question and change those scripts to change their behaviors.

DBT

Developed to provide assistance to clients with borderline personality disorder, but has also proven to highly effective for addiction. DBT gives clients tools they need to practice mindfulness, build effective interpersonal relationships, and develop skills to tolerate pain without impulsively reacting.

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) allows for the reprocessing of traumatic memories, often resulting in the elimination of the trigger for self-medication through reduction of the emotional charge associated with past events.

Rapid Resolution Therapy

A unique approach to rapidly relieve the effects of trauma. Unlike conventional talk therapy, RRT utilizes a different way of processing information in the unconscious mind, allowing for the elimination of ongoing emotional pain.

Biofeedback Therapy

Using advanced equipment, biofeedback provides real-time information about a client’s physiological response to stress.

Family Program

Addiction impacts the entire family. By providing a safe environment for family therapy, we help everyone understand codependency, rebuild trust that has been broken, and allow the family to support their loved one in a positive way.

Group Therapy

Reduces the isolation that so often accompanies addiction. By providing each client with an opportunity to share struggles with individuals who understand, we assist clients in reducing feelings of shame and provide a safe place to practice new ways of socializing.

Individual Therapy

Gives clients the privacy they need to discuss sensitive subjects such as trauma related to substance abuse, history of abuse, or mental health conditions that may otherwise be too difficult to discuss in a group setting.

Art Therapy

Sometimes, words aren’t enough. Expressing emotions through creative mediums such as painting, drawing, or sculpting can be instrumental in the recovery process.

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy allows clients to access their subconscious minds to encourage positive behavior changes and resolve long-held emotional conflicts that cannot be corrected using conscious will.

Yoga Therapy

Trauma is often held within the body. Our yoga and breathwork sessions help to regulate the autonomic nervous system and allow clients to increase their awareness of their bodies.

Massage Therapy

Addiction and trauma often create physical tension in the body. Massage therapy promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and supports nervous system regulation. By relieving stored tension, clients experience improved emotional balance and greater readiness for deeper therapeutic work.

Meditation & Mindfulness

Meditation and mindfulness help clients become aware of thoughts, emotions, and cravings without reacting impulsively. Through guided breathwork and grounding practices, individuals strengthen emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and build resilience that supports lasting recovery.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy helps clients identify and challenge irrational beliefs that contribute to addictive behaviors. By replacing distorted thinking with healthier, reality-based perspectives, individuals develop stronger coping skills and make more intentional recovery-focused decisions.

12 Step

By integrating time-tested principles from the 12-step program into our treatment plan, clients are able to benefit from the connection to a larger recovery-focused community and utilize the resources provided for spiritual healing.

Who Needs

Who Needs Therapy?

People have a misconception that therapy is for those that are dealing with some sort of major crisis. The answer to the question “who needs therapy” is much broader than that. Anyone who feels stuck in a cycle of self-destruction, has trouble managing emotions, or carries the heavy burden of unresolved trauma can be liberated through clinical support.
In substance use, therapy is mandatory for effective treatment. Drug addiction is very rarely a standalone issue and usually represents the result of emotional pain found somewhere else.[1] Without being able to address the “why?” behind the use, sobriety will always remain fragile. Our programs were designed for people who have hit “rock bottom” as well as for people looking to build an emotional foundation that will provide them with resilience against the stresses of real-life experiences.

What Are the Benefits of Therapy?

The power of transformation experienced through professional counseling goes way beyond the treatment room. When clients ask about the benefits of therapy, we cite both physical and psychological changes during treatment.

Neuroscience and Healing of the Brain: Substance use negatively affects reward pathways in the brain. Evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness work to create “new wiring” of these pathways, which results in better impulse control and emotional management skills.[2]
Developing Emotional Intelligence: Therapy works to give one the words to express their feelings. Instead of numbing one’s feelings through the use of substances, therapy teaches one to identify those feelings and process them in healthy manners.
Resolving Trauma: For many individuals, the root cause of their addiction comes from the past. Modalities like EMDR are designed to allow the brain to process traumatic memories so that those memories do not create a fight or flight response in the present.[3]

Repairing Relationships: Addiction isolates individuals, whereas therapy gives you the tools to connect with others, teaching you how to establish healthy boundaries, communicate your needs, and re-establish trust with loved ones.

Therapy Goals and Objectives

Without clear direction, treatment can feel overpowering. This is why it’s important to create clearly defined therapy goals and objectives as one of the first steps in the admission process at Agape.

In summary, therapy goals are your “mile markers” along your recovery path. They are specific and measurable outcomes that you will work toward with your therapist throughout your recovery experience. They change the abstract concept of “getting better” into concrete steps that you will accomplish along the way.

Examples of Common Goals for Therapy

While there are many different circumstances and situations surrounding each individual’s recovery experience, many clients share common goals in the beginning stages:

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Identifying Triggers

Identifying the people, places, and emotional states that trigger the urge to use.

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Developing Coping Skills

Replacing the use of substances with healthy habits (calling a friend instead of isolating).

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Taking Care of Grief

Processing losses associated with the addiction (time, relationships, employment).

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Building Self-Esteem

Rebuilding self-worth that addiction has destroyed.

By defining these counseling goals and objectives, we ensure that every individual therapy hour, every group therapy session, and every holistic activity has a specific purpose that is contributing to your overall journey to wellness.

Evidence-Based

Exploring the Types of Therapy for Addiction

At Agape, we provide a wide array of addiction treatment options because we know that everyone benefits from a different approach. Some clients have their major breakthroughs through the logical, structured, and goal-oriented format of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), while others have their healing take place through breathwork or hypnotherapy.

Our facility offers a curriculum with evidence-based therapy methods that have been scientifically proven to decrease relapse rates and increase positive mental health outcomes.

Begin Your Healing Journey

You don’t have to carry the burden of addiction or trauma on your own. Agape Treatment Center can give you evidence-based tools and the loving support you need to recreate a purpose-filled life.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy for Addiction and Mental Health

How often will I see a therapist?

How often you see your therapist will depend on the level of care in which you are receiving treatment. While in our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), you will be attending several group therapy sessions each day, in addition to individual sessions with a therapist. Once you have completed PHP and are ready for IOP or outpatient treatment, the frequency decreases as your independence increases; yet, the need for clinical support continues.

What is the difference between individual and group therapy?

Individual therapy provides you the opportunity to obtain individualized, one-on-one, confidential support from a therapist who will partner with you in exploring your history and specific goals. On the other hand, group therapy provides support from others who are in recovery and allows you to establish rapport and socialize in a safe, sober environment. Both are vital aspects of the Agape curriculum.

Do you offer trauma-specific therapy?

Yes. We are a trauma-informed facility. We understand that most addictions are a result of untreated trauma. We provide specialized modalities, such as EMDR and Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), to treat PTSD and unresolved trauma. The focus is to treat the underlying cause of your addiction, not just the visible symptoms.

Is medication used alongside therapy?

Medication is used when clinically appropriate and necessary, particularly during detox to manage withdrawal symptoms. We use Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and manage psychotropic medications that assist in achieving and maintaining stability. Medication can be used to help “turn down the volume” of cravings or anxieties, thus allowing the therapy to be more effective.

Can I choose which therapies I participate in?

Your treatment plan is a collaborative effort between you and our clinical team based on your history and clinical needs. Although your core curriculum will be followed, we encourage candid discussion regarding the therapeutic modalities you are most comfortable using.

What if I have never done therapy before?

That is completely normal. Many people consider psychotherapy to be a “new” concept. Our compassionate staff will help you throughout the process, help you understand therapeutic goals, and assist you in pacing your sessions according to your comfort level.

Sources

[1] National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2024). Trauma and stress. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/trauma-and-stress

[2] National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018). Principles of drug addiction treatment: A research-based guide (3rd ed.). National Institutes of Health. https://nida.nih.gov/sites/default/files/podat_1.pdf

[3] Valiente-Gómez, A., et al. (2017). EMDR beyond PTSD: A systematic literature review. Frontiers in Psychology. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01668/full

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