Therapy for Addiction Recovery in Los Angeles: Individual and Group Options

Individual Therapy: Personalized Care Tailored to Your Needs

While group therapy provides communal support, individual therapy at Stairway Resource Center offers a more personalized approach. In one-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist, individuals have the opportunity to explore their personal history, emotions, and behaviors in a confidential setting. Our therapists use evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI) to help individuals address the underlying issues contributing to their addiction.

CBT is one of the most effective tools in treating addiction because it focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that lead to substance use. In CBT sessions, individuals learn how to recognize triggers, manage cravings, and develop healthier coping mechanisms to deal with stress and emotions.

DBT focuses on emotional regulation and interpersonal skills, helping individuals manage intense emotions and self-destructive behaviors effectively. By teaching distress tolerance, DBT equips individuals to cope with overwhelming emotions without turning to substance use, supporting recovery. DBT is essential for those with co-occurring mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, or borderline personality disorder, aiding long-term recovery.

In addition to CBT and DBT, our therapists are trained in MI, a client-centered approach that helps individuals resolve any ambivalence they may have about their recovery. By helping individuals clarify their values and goals, MI fosters motivation and commitment to positive change, making it easier to overcome the obstacles to recovery.

Trauma-Informed Care: Addressing the Root Causes of Addiction

For many individuals, unresolved trauma is at the core of their addiction. At Stairway Resource Center, we offer trauma-informed care that addresses the deep emotional wounds that often drive substance use. Our therapists are trained to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can process traumatic experiences and begin to heal from the effects of trauma.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the specialized therapies we offer to help individuals process and reframe traumatic memories. EMDR allows individuals to confront and integrate these memories without being overwhelmed by them, reducing the emotional intensity of the trauma and diminishing its power to trigger addictive behaviors.

Through trauma-informed therapy, we help individuals rebuild their sense of safety and trust, allowing them to develop healthier coping mechanisms and relationships that support long-term recovery.

Holistic Therapies: Healing the Mind, Body, and Spirit

At Stairway Resource Center, we believe in a holistic approach to addiction recovery, one that addresses the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. In addition to traditional therapies like CBT and DBT, we offer a range of holistic therapies designed to complement the clinical aspects of treatment and promote overall well-being.

Our holistic therapy offerings include:

• Yoga: Practicing yoga helps individuals reconnect with their bodies and find inner peace. It also helps reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and promote mindfulness — key skills for maintaining sobriety.
• Art therapy: For those who find it difficult to express their emotions verbally, art therapy provides a creative outlet for self-expression and emotional processing. Art therapy allows individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings in a non-verbal way, helping them gain insight into their emotional world.
• Meditation and mindfulness: Learning to be present in the moment and manage stress without turning to substances is a critical component of recovery. Mindfulness meditation helps individuals develop a greater sense of self-awareness and emotional control, making it easier to navigate the challenges of recovery.

These therapies help individuals reconnect with their bodies and minds, offering alternative ways to process emotions, manage stress, and find balance in recovery.

Family Therapy: Healing Relationships and Building Support

Addiction affects not only the individual but also their loved ones. At Stairway Resource Center, we recognize the importance of involving families in the recovery process. Family therapy provides a structured environment where family members can address their concerns, learn how to support their loved one in recovery, and begin to heal from the damage addiction has caused in their relationships.

Family therapy sessions focus on improving communication, setting healthy boundaries, and resolving conflicts that may have contributed to the addiction. By fostering healthier family dynamics, family therapy helps build a stronger support system for the individual in recovery and promotes healing for the entire family unit.

Relapse Prevention: Building a Strong Foundation for Long-Term Sobriety

At Stairway Resource Center, we understand that maintaining sobriety requires more than just completing a treatment program — it requires ongoing support and the development of effective relapse prevention strategies. Our relapse prevention program is designed to help individuals identify their triggers, develop coping skills, and build a support network that will help them stay on track in their recovery journey.

Relapse prevention therapy focuses on:

• Identifying high-risk situations and triggers
• Learning how to manage cravings and urges
• Developing effective stress management techniques
• Building a strong support system, including peer support and family involvement

By equipping individuals with the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges without turning to substances, our relapse prevention program helps ensure long-term success in recovery.