Individual Therapy

The first month of therapy is about building a strong foundation. During this time, you can expect to: 

• Complete a comprehensive assessment and set initial recovery goals with your therapist. 
• Begin learning and practicing coping skills for cravings, stress, and managing emotions. 
• Work with your care team to create a personalized treatment plan that may include individual and group therapy. 
• Receive medication assisted treatment, if appropriate. 
• Meet with a case manager to access outside supports like insurance or employment, as needed. 
• Check in regularly to review your progress and update your plan. 

Your exact experience may look different depending on your goals. The first 30 days are designed to give you structure, support, and a clear path forward. You don’t have to do everything at once—therapy moves at a pace that feels right for you. 

Therapy is an important part of BrightView's treatment. You can call us anytime at 888.501.9865 to schedule an appointment to start treatment. During your first visit, you’ll meet with a licensed counselor to discuss therapy as part of your comprehensive plan. 

Our clinicians use different therapy approaches based on your needs, including: 

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): Helps you change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. 
• Motivational interviewing (MI): Builds motivation for positive change. 
• Contingency management: Rewards healthy choices with positive incentives. 
• Trauma-informed care: Provides sensitive support for healing from past trauma.  
• DBT-informed skills: Teaches tools to manage emotions and stress, often helpful for repairing relationships. 

Many patients combine individual sessions and group counseling to strengthen their support foundation. 

We track progress together so you can see how far you’ve come. In individual therapy, you’ll see: 

• Regular check-ins to track cravings and symptoms 
• Reviews of your recovery goals 
• Updates to your treatment plan as your needs change 

If challenges arise, we adjust your care quickly to keep you moving forward. 

One of BrightView’s strengths is our team-based care model. Along with your therapist, you may also work with medical providers, who can prescribe medications to manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Our case managers are also available to help with housing, employment, insurance, and accessing local recovery resources. This ensures your recovery plan addresses your mental health, daily life needs, and long-term goals.