Each person facing chemical dependency for drugs or alcohol responds to treatment in different ways. It is important to find the therapy option that works best for you and for your family. Knowing the different types of counseling available to you can help you make the right choice for your recovery. Here are just a few options to consider as you start down the road to recovery.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on helping you to anticipate triggers and situations that might cause you to relapse, and it gives you the tools to overcome temptation. This therapy might include helping you to understand your pattern of using and providing you with different coping mechanisms to use until the desire to use drugs or alcohol subsides. You can use this therapy in a residential treatment setting or on an outpatient basis. 

Group Therapy And Counseling

Group therapy and counseling can help you to share your experiences with others who are also facing a battle with chemical dependency. This type of therapy works as both a support group, with other members helping to celebrate in your successes and analyze your relapses. Group therapy can also cover a range of coping mechanisms to help you overcome cravings. Group therapy sessions can be held at residential treatment facilities, in churches or in community centers. If you aren't sure where to find a group therapy session near you, your primary care physician may be able to locate a group for you.

Family Therapy

While your recovery will primarily revolve around your triggers, needs and concerns, family therapy sessions can also be beneficial. Family group therapy sessions can help you to mend relationships with family members you may have alienated while you were using drugs or alcohol, and continued therapy sessions can give your loved ones the tools they need to help you stay sober. Your family members may also choose individual therapy sessions without you so they can cope with their feelings about your addiction. If you are married, you can also opt for couples' counseling to help repair your relationship and begin to move forward.

It is important to remember that you may need more than one type of therapy to stay on the path to recovery. Speak to an addiction counselor and partner with your primary care physician to find the right combination of therapy and treatment options to give you the best chance at success. Contact a business, such as the Olalla Recovery Centers, for more information.