When addressing substance use disorders or mental health issues, there are many different treatment methods. Some facilities treat these issues with medications, while others tackle them from a behavioral standpoint. A popular and practical approach to substance use disorder is cognitive-behavioral therapy, a psycho-social treatment approach that aims to improve a patient’s mental health. The cognitive-behavioral therapy program offered at Sierra Sage Recovery Services addresses substance use by enhancing the patient’s self-esteem.
To learn more about how cognitive-behavioral therapy can improve self-esteem, reach out to an experienced therapist at Sierra Sage by calling 833.922.2884.
What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, also known as CBT, has become a widely used practice in treating mental health issues, including addiction. The focus of CBT is to change cognitive distortions and behaviors. In addition, it looks to improve an individual’s coping mechanisms, problem-solving skills, and many other daily practices.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy provides a variety of benefits for those struggling with mental health issues or addiction, including:
- Effectively manage fears or stress
- Improve their self-esteem and feel more confident
- Overcome past abuse or trauma
- Manage their emotions in a healthy way
- Solve problems efficiently
- Practice better coping mechanisms
- Resolve conflicts smoothly
- Treat mental disorders without medication
- Manage chronic pain and other physical symptoms
- Communicate more effectively
Cognitive-behavioral therapy recognizes the fact that everyone encounters difficult situations in life. When given the appropriate mental tools to handle those situations, an individual can stay on the right track and lead a healthy lifestyle. Without those tools, many people struggle to maintain a stable lifestyle, leading to issues like substance use.
How CBT Is Used To Improve Self-Esteem and Treat Substance Use Disorder
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is being used more and more often to treat substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. For many people struggling with addiction, self-esteem and substance use are intricately linked. Individuals who have a negative self-image often turn to drugs to find comfort and relief.
CBT tackles low self-esteem and addiction at the same time by teaching them how to handle their emotions better and resolve conflicts more efficiently. Having more stable emotions and healthier relationships help lead to higher self-esteem.
Simultaneously, CBT encourages better coping mechanisms for when something upsets them, such as a current stressor, like work or school, or dealing with unresolved trauma from years past. Instead of turning to substance use to feel better, patients are taught to turn their attention to positive things in their life. This may be spending time with family or friends, excelling at work, or developing new hobbies.
All of these aspects of CBT work together to boost the patient’s self-esteem and make them less likely to use substances in an unhealthy way. When a patient undergoes cognitive-behavioral therapy, the life skills they implement into regular practice give them a more positive self-image, gradually improving other aspects of their life.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Las Vegas at Sierra Sage Recovery Services
Sierra Sage Recovery Services is a leading provider of cognitive-behavioral therapy in Las Vegas. Our team of mental health professionals can assess the patient’s specific needs and develop a therapy plan to meet these needs. These methods of personalized treatment help the patient to best excel in their recovery and have long-lasting results.
We help treat substance use and mental health disorders through a broad range of programs and services for all levels of care, including:
- Residential treatment program
- Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP)
- Outpatient treatment program (OP)
- Aftercare
- Sober living
- Dual-diagnosis treatment program
To learn more about cognitive-behavioral therapy and its benefits for improving self-esteem, reach out to one of the experienced mental health professionals by calling 833.922.2884 or submit the online form for more information.
