Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. EMDR therapy then facilitates the accessing and processing of traumatic memories and other adverse life experiences to bring these to an adaptive resolution. After successful treatment with EMDR therapy, affective distress is relieved, and negative beliefs are reformulated to bring new comfort to our client.

(Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, cope healthily with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) was developed as a method to prevent relapse when treating problem drinking, and later it was adapted for cocaine-addicted individuals. Cognitive-behavioral strategies are based on the theory that in the development of maladaptive behavioral patterns like substance abuse, learning processes play a critical role. Individuals in CBT learn to identify and correct problematic behaviors by applying a range of different skills that can be used to stop drug abuse and to address a range of other problems that often co-occur with it.

The creative process involved in expressing one’s self artistically can help people to resolve issues as well as develop and manage their behaviors and feelings, reduce stress, and improve self-esteem and awareness. You don’t need to be talented or an artist to receive the benefits, and our therapists can work with you to dive into the underlying messages communicated through your art, which will aid in the healing process.

Music therapy is an approach that uses music in a prescribed manner as a treatment for rehabilitating, maintaining, and improving your emotional well-being. Music Therapy is a creative arts therapy similar to others such as Art, Dance, and Drama Therapy. It is, however, unique in that music provides an accessible and enjoyable medium for growth and learning. It is a healing art, based on scientific principles and grounded in research.

Treatment can have better outcomes if our client’s family or close associates are also involved in the process. In fact, if the family does not become involved in learning about substance abuse and the role it can play in the dynamics of the family, it might actually hinder the recovery process if family members continue their dysfunctional or enabling behaviors. Therefore our treatment team incorporates family therapy techniques into their treatment protocol.

Holistic treatment focuses on the idea that each person can take charge of their own well-being. Our treatment team focuses on modeling unconditional positive regard, love and support for each client. Each patient shall be treated as a person and not as their disorder or addiction. We strongly believe that everyone has the potential to better themselves.

Life skills are abilities and behaviors that help you effectively deal with the events and challenges of everyday life. They are the skills that allow you to handle everything from interactions with others to identifying and processing your emotions.