Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used and well-researched forms of therapy for mental health conditions. This structured, goal-oriented approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns that drive negative behaviors.

CBT helps individuals:

• Identify cognitive distortions (e.g., catastrophic thinking, generalizations).
• Challenge negative beliefs and replace them with more realistic, adaptive ones.
• Develop long-term coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and depression.

CBT is particularly effective for treating anxiety disorders, depression, substance use disorders, and trauma-related conditions. At Kingdom Recovery Center, our therapists will work with you to understand how your thinking impacts your feelings and behaviors, helping you take steps toward meaningful changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that focuses on balancing acceptance and change. It was initially developed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) but is now widely used to help individuals with a range of mental health issues, including mood disorders, trauma, and substance use disorders.

Key focuses of DBT include:

• Mindfulness: Learning to focus on the present moment and reduce reactivity.
• Distress Tolerance: Building the ability to tolerate emotional pain in healthy, non-destructive ways.
• Emotion Regulation: Understanding and managing intense emotions before they overwhelm.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Building and maintaining healthy, fulfilling relationships.

DBT is highly structured and involves customized individual therapy sessions, skills training groups, and real-world practice of the techniques learned in therapy. This makes it especially effective for those managing emotional dysregulation.

Trauma can have long-lasting effects on mental, emotional, and physical health, even years after the triggering event has passed. Trauma-focused therapy is specifically designed to address the impact of traumatic experiences—such as abuse, neglect, or violence—with care and sensitivity.

At Kingdom Recovery Center, we use trauma-informed approaches in all of our treatments to ensure that clients feel safe and supported as they heal. Specific trauma-focused therapies may include:

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): A highly effective therapeutic technique that helps individuals process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge.
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): A specialized form of CBT tailored for trauma survivors.
• Somatic Therapies: Approaches that focus on reconnecting the mind and body to release unresolved trauma.

By addressing trauma at its root, we help individuals find freedom from its long-standing effects on their behaviors and relationships.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, client-centered approach that helps individuals resolve ambivalence about making changes in their lives. This therapy is particularly effective for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and those who may feel uncertain or resistant to treatment.

Through nonjudgmental questioning and empathetic listening, therapists help clients:

• Clarify their goals and values.
• Recognize discrepancies between current behaviors and their desired future.
• Explore their intrinsic motivation to change.

Motivational Interviewing uses the client’s own strengths and desires to spark meaningful progress, empowering them to play an active role in their recovery.

Group therapy provides a unique opportunity to connect with others who share similar challenges or experiences. Guided by a trained therapist, group sessions foster a sense of camaraderie and mutual understanding that can be incredibly healing.

Benefits of group therapy include:

• Receiving support and validation from peers.
• Learning from others’ perspectives and strategies.
• Building social skills and healthy communication.
• Reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Our group therapy options cover a wide range of topics, including emotional regulation, relapse prevention, stress management, and specialized support for trauma survivors, among others.

Mental health challenges often ripple through families, impacting relationships, communication, and overall functioning. Family therapy helps loved ones understand how mental health conditions affect the family system and provides tools to repair and strengthen those relationships.

Through family therapy at Kingdom Recovery Center, families can:

• Learn more about mental health conditions and their effects on relationships.
• Establish healthy boundaries and improve communication.
• Find ways to support their loved one’s recovery while respecting their own needs.
• Heal from conflicts or misunderstandings caused by mental health struggles.

We believe that family involvement can be a crucial part of long-term recovery and work to provide guidance that benefits everyone involved.

At Kingdom Recovery Center, we recognize the importance of treating the whole person—not just the symptoms of a mental health condition. That’s why we incorporate wellness-focused and holistic therapies alongside our evidence-based treatments.

These therapies include:

• Mindfulness and Meditation: Tools to reduce stress, increase focus, and enhance emotional regulation.
• Yoga and Movement Therapy: Approaches that connect the mind and body, promoting both physical and emotional healing.
• Nutritional Counseling: Supporting mental health through diets rich in nutrients and balance.
• Art and Music Therapy: Creative outlets for emotional expression and stress relief.

These holistic approaches complement traditional therapies and help create a well-rounded path to wellness.