Substance addiction often couples with negative thoughts and beliefs you hold about yourself, your circumstances and the world around you. To combat these closely held perceptions and find the truth, you may need to participate in a specialized form of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
At the Gateway Foundation Chicago River North location, we specialize in cognitive behavior therapy and other clinical services to help you find physical, mental and emotional healing.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a therapeutic modality that helps clients identify and change self-defeating behaviors and thoughts. We find it highly effective for those struggling with addiction, as it encourages clients to take a more proactive role in their healing process. CBT is goal-oriented and can help you gain perspective as you prepare to face real-world problems without using drugs or alcohol.
Some main goals of cognitive behavioral therapy are:
Behind most people’s addictions are destructive thoughts and beliefs that fuel their substance misuse. Whether it’s self-hatred or anger at situations beyond your control, unhealthy cognitive distortions can impact your mental and emotional health and contribute to addiction.
When used as part of an addiction recovery program, CBT can guide you as you confront these harmful patterns.
At Gateway Chicago River North, we often incorporate CBT as part of our clients’ personalized treatment programs because it offers many benefits to those in addiction recovery. CBT helps clients:
Gateway Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy alongside a wide variety of other clinical services and programs. Whether you struggle with past trauma or are a busy professional crippled by stress, everyone’s path to addiction is unique. We see those who walk through our doors as individuals with their own stories and unique needs. We develop a personalized treatment program to address their addictions, blending our treatments for a completely customized approach.
Along with CBT, your personal care program may include several other therapies and services, such as:
If you’re tired of coping with harmful thoughts and behaviors that continue to fuel a life of addiction, help is available at Gateway Foundation. Our Chicago River North location specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic services that can help you find hope and healing in a life of recovery. Contact us online to learn more.
