Behavioral Health Therapies

Behavioral health therapy is an important part of recovery for people working through a substance use disorder (SUD). Therapy helps patients explore the root causes of their symptoms related to substance use so they can develop healthy strategies to build resilience and stay on track.

We’ll walk you through what to expect from our behavioral health therapies, explaining how counseling, medication, and social support work together. Our team will answer your questions, help you understand your options, and make sure you feel prepared for your first steps in treatment.

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Why therapy matters in recovery

Combining therapy with other forms of support is the most effective long-term SUD treatment.1 Recovery starts with understanding what’s behind substance use. Once you know the causes, you can recognize the stress and situations that may trigger use and plan how to handle them.  In therapy, you’ll work with a therapist to talk about common triggers such as: 
  • Stress at work, home, or school 
  • Ongoing physical health concerns 
  • Being around others who are using drugs or alcohol 
  • Spending time in places where you used to use 
  • Financial stress or worries 
Therapy helps you manage emotions, make healthy choices, and take positive steps in recovery. It also supports co-occurring mental health conditions like depression or anxiety that can make recovery harder. By working on both your mental health and substance use, you can build strength and lasting healing. 

Therapy options for addiction recovery

At BrightView, we tailor therapy to the patient. Treating a substance use disorder requires flexible tools. These are some therapy tools we use during addiction treatment: 

  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): Helps you recognize and change harmful thought patterns and behaviors related to substance use 
  • Motivational interviewing (MI/MET): Helps you get ready for change by working together to set goals and stay motivated 
  • Psychoeducation: Provides information about addiction, recovery, mental health, and coping skills so patients can better understand the recovery process and feel more equipped to manage challenges 
  • Contingency management: Gives rewards for reaching goals, like getting test results that show no substance use 

Your behavioral health care should support and grow with your recovery journey. If family relationships are linked to your substance use, therapy will focus on them. If negative thought cycles hold you back, therapy can also help with that. A diverse tool set lets us serve your specific therapy needs. Schedule a callback from BrightView today to discuss addiction treatment therapy options. 

Your first 30 days

Your first month in treatment sets the foundation for long-term recovery. A typical path looks like this: 

  1. Assessment and planning: A full check of your health, history, current situation, and goals 
  2. Weekly sessions: Regular individual and group therapy sessions to build skills and community 
  3. Check-ins and drug screens: Regular screenings for accountability and progress tracking 
  4. Telehealth: Virtual care options available at select centers for more flexible and accessible therapy 

Group therapy

Peer support groups are a vital part of addiction treatment. Group therapy expands on individual therapy by offering a community. Community helps break through the isolation of addiction and broadens your social support network.  

For some people, group therapy sounds intimidating. But you don’t have to jump into the deep end on day one. You can listen to others and share parts of your story as you are ready. We design group therapy to encourage and support you, not put pressure on you. 

Addiction therapy and medication

BrightView combines medication assisted treatment (MAT) with mental health services to create a complete recovery plan. MAT helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms so you can focus on therapy, relationships, and other areas of healing, especially early in recovery, when symptoms can feel strongest. 

Medication is only one part of your care. Managing physical symptoms makes it easier to stay engaged in therapy and benefit from services like: 

  • Individual therapy: Work through underlying issues, manage stress, and build healthy coping skills 
  • Group therapy: Connect with peers, share experiences, and find encouragement 
  • Care team coordination: Keeps your medications, screenings, and therapy aligned 
  • Telehealth options: Offer flexible access so you can stay consistent in treatment 

By combining medication, therapy, and social support, BrightView helps patients stay in treatment longer and build a strong foundation for lasting recovery. 

Get started today

Behavioral health is key to SUD recovery. Talking with a counselor about the reasons behind substance use can help you move forward in recovery. 

BrightView makes it easy for you to get started: 

  • Same-day or next-day appointments can be scheduled via phone, online form, or walk-in 
  • Personalized care, with a full assessment to design the right care plan 
  • Convenient access with many locations 
  • Respectful, expert care from BrightView team members from day one 

Recovery starts with a single step. BrightView makes it easy to begin with same-day appointments and flexible scheduling. Find a location near you, schedule online, or call 888.501.9865 to get started. 

Source 

  1. U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM). “Combined Pharmacotherapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Alcohol or Substance Use Disorders.” Accessed August 24, 2025. 

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