Individual Therapy
One-on-one support gives you space to explore, heal, and grow.
What is Individual Therapy?
Individual therapy is one-on-one counseling that helps people address the underlying issues driving their addiction and build healthier coping skills.
Skills You’ll Learn in Individual Therapy
- Processing past experiences
- Exploring emotions safely
- Setting personal goals
- Building self-awareness
- Strengthening coping tools

How Individual Therapy Helps Treat Addiction
Work Through Root Causes
Explore the personal experiences, trauma, or patterns that may be fueling your addiction with a therapist who helps you process and heal at your own pace.
Set Personalized Goals
Identify what recovery looks like for you and create clear, achievable goals with the support of a therapist who understands your unique journey.
Build Coping Skills That Fit You
Develop practical tools tailored to your needs so you can manage cravings, stress, and emotional triggers in real-world situations.
Strengthen Self-Awareness
Gain insight into your thoughts, behaviors, and choices so you can recognize what drives your actions and change them for the better.
Our Approach to Individual Therapy
Personalized to Your Needs
Each session is tailored to your unique experiences, challenges, and goals so you can make progress in a way that feels right for you.
Grounded in Proven Methods
We use evidence-based techniques like cognitive and behavioral therapies to help you understand patterns, manage triggers, and support lasting recovery.
Integrated Into Your Treatment Plan
Individual therapy works alongside group, family, and medical support when needed to create a well-rounded plan that meets you where you are.
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FAQs About Individual Therapy for Addiction Treatment
What kinds of addictions can individual therapy help with?
Individual therapy can support recovery from alcohol addiction, drug addiction, and more by addressing personal triggers, trauma, or emotional patterns. It also provides tools to build healthier coping skills and stay on track with recovery goals, especially when mental health challenges are part of the picture.
How is individual therapy structured?
Our approach includes:
- Assessment and Goal Setting: Therapy starts with an assessment to understand your history and current challenges. You’ll work with your therapist to set personalized goals.
- Regular One-on-One Sessions: You’ll meet consistently with your therapist in a private setting to explore thoughts, manage emotions, and build coping skills.
- Evidence-Based Techniques: Our therapists use proven methods like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to help you work through a wide range of issues.
- Ongoing Support and Feedback: Your therapist provides continuous guidance to keep you on track and help you make steady progress.
Is individual therapy effective for dual diagnosis?
Yes, individual therapy is a key part of dual diagnosis care. It helps you address both addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or PTSD in an integrated way.
How is individual therapy different from other therapies?
Individual therapy is private and highly personalized. Unlike group or skills-based sessions, it gives you focused time with a therapist to dive deeper into your story, patterns, and progress.
What other types of addiction therapy does Northpoint Recovery offer?
We use a mix of evidence-backed therapies to create a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals. Alongside individual therapy, your treatment plan may include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Group Therapy
- Family Therapy
Each type of therapy plays a role in helping you build stronger relationships, manage emotions, and stay on track in recovery.

Explore Our Addiction Treatment Options
Inpatient
24/7 care in a structured, supportive environment to focus fully on recovery.
Outpatient
Flexible treatment with daytime or evening sessions while living at home.
Virtual Outpatient
Convenient, online therapy and support from anywhere — no commute needed.