Types of Therapy

Therapies We Offer: Healing Through Proven Practices and Insightful Innovation

At Stone River Recovery Center, we are committed to offering therapies rooted in both evidence and history, designed to guide clients toward meaningful and lasting change. These approaches go beyond addressing surface-level symptoms, helping clients tackle the deeper causes of their struggles and empowering them to reclaim their lives. Below, we explore the therapies we offer, their origins, how they work, and why they’re impactful.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Origins and History:
Developed in the 1980s by psychologist Dr. Steven C. Hayes, ACT emerged as part of the “third wave” of cognitive-behavioral therapies. It combines mindfulness and behavior change strategies to foster psychological flexibility.

What It Looks Like:
ACT encourages clients to accept their thoughts and emotions instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that align with their core values. Through mindfulness exercises and values exploration, clients learn to live in the present and pursue what truly matters to them.

Why It Helps:
ACT’s focus on acceptance rather than avoidance has proven effective for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. Studies show it improves psychological resilience, with many clients reporting greater satisfaction in their relationships and daily lives.

Real-Life Impact:
One client grappling with paralyzing fear of failure learned through ACT to view their anxiety as a natural response rather than an obstacle. This shift allowed them to take bold steps toward their personal and professional goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Origins and History:
CBT was developed in the 1960s by Dr. Aaron T. Beck as a structured approach to understanding and changing unhelpful thought patterns. It is one of the most widely researched and applied forms of therapy in the world.

What It Looks Like:
CBT focuses on identifying and challenging negative thoughts and beliefs that contribute to emotional distress and unhealthy behaviors. Clients work with their therapist to replace these patterns with more constructive and realistic alternatives.

Why It Helps:
CBT is effective for a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and addiction. Research consistently shows success rates of 50–75% for many issues, particularly when combined with other therapeutic approaches.

Real-Life Impact:
A client who believed they were “doomed to repeat their mistakes” used CBT to uncover and challenge this core belief. Over time, they replaced it with empowering thoughts that helped them break free from self-sabotaging behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Origins and History:
DBT was developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the late 1980s specifically for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It has since expanded to address emotional dysregulation in a wide range of populations.

What It Looks Like:
DBT combines mindfulness practices with skills training in emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Group sessions often accompany individual therapy to reinforce skill-building.

Why It Helps:
Research shows that DBT can reduce self-harm behaviors by up to 77% and improve emotional stability for clients struggling with intense emotions. It’s particularly effective for individuals who have difficulty managing interpersonal relationships or coping with stress.

Real-Life Impact:
A client with a history of explosive arguments learned interpersonal effectiveness skills through DBT, enabling them to navigate conflicts calmly and maintain healthier relationships.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Origins and History:
Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987, EMDR was initially designed to treat PTSD. It has since become a leading trauma therapy backed by extensive research and international recognition.

What It Looks Like:
During EMDR, clients focus on traumatic memories while following a therapist’s guided eye movements. This process helps reframe how the brain processes those memories, reducing their emotional charge.

Why It Helps:
EMDR is highly effective for PTSD, with studies showing symptom reduction in up to 80% of participants after just a few sessions. It allows clients to process trauma without reliving it in full detail.

Real-Life Impact:
A client haunted by vivid flashbacks of an assault found relief through EMDR. By reprocessing the event, they regained control over their emotions and no longer felt defined by their trauma.

Seeking Safety

Origins and History:
Created by Dr. Lisa Najavits in the 1990s, Seeking Safety was designed specifically to address the intersection of trauma and substance use disorders. It emphasizes building coping skills in a way that prioritizes immediate stability.

What It Looks Like:
This structured therapy focuses on safety in thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Sessions involve education, coping strategies, and grounding techniques to help clients feel secure and empowered.

Why It Helps:
Seeking Safety allows clients to work on trauma and addiction without the risk of being overwhelmed. Research shows it significantly improves outcomes for individuals with co-occurring disorders.

Real-Life Impact:
A client who felt unsafe in their own mind used Seeking Safety to develop grounding techniques, helping them manage triggers and regain a sense of control in their recovery journey.

Shame Resilience Therapy

Origins and History:
Inspired by the groundbreaking research of Dr. Brené Brown, this therapy focuses on helping individuals build resilience to shame by fostering self-compassion, empathy, and vulnerability.

What It Looks Like:
Clients work to identify shame triggers, challenge negative self-talk, and develop healthier ways of connecting with themselves and others. Group therapy often enhances the process by creating a sense of shared humanity.

Why It Helps:
Shame is a powerful emotion that fuels isolation and self-sabotage. Addressing it directly helps clients rebuild self-worth and strengthen their connections with others.

Real-Life Impact:
A client who constantly blamed themselves for past failures learned through shame resilience therapy to see their experiences as part of being human. This newfound perspective empowered them to pursue meaningful relationships and personal growth.

Relapse Prevention Therapy

Origins and History:
Developed in the 1980s by Drs. Alan Marlatt and Judith Gordon, Relapse Prevention Therapy focuses on identifying and managing high-risk situations to prevent relapse in addiction recovery.

What It Looks Like:
Therapists help clients recognize triggers, develop coping strategies, and create personalized plans for maintaining sobriety. Role-playing and practice often reinforce these skills.

Why It Helps:
Clients with a clear relapse prevention plan are far more likely to maintain long-term sobriety. Studies show that structured relapse prevention reduces relapse rates significantly compared to standard treatments.

Real-Life Impact:
A client struggling with fear of relapse developed a robust prevention plan, including daily routines and emergency contacts. This structure gave them confidence and stability as they transitioned out of treatment.

Archetypal Therapy

Origins and History:
Archetypal therapy draws from the work of Carl Jung, who identified universal patterns or archetypes present in human experience. This approach uses storytelling and metaphor to help clients explore their personal narratives.

What It Looks Like:
Clients connect with archetypes like the Warrior, Wizard, or Healer to understand their own strengths and struggles. This process fosters self-awareness and helps reframe challenges as opportunities for growth.

Why It Helps:
By tapping into universal themes, archetypal therapy provides clients with a sense of meaning and empowerment. It helps them rewrite their stories in a way that highlights resilience and purpose.

Real-Life Impact:
A client feeling trapped in a victim narrative embraced the Jester archetype, allowing them to view challenges with humor and creativity. This shift unlocked new ways to approach problems and connect with others.

Personalized Healing at Stone River Recovery Center

Each of these therapies represents a powerful tool in the journey to healing.

At Stone River Recovery Center, we tailor these approaches to meet every client’s unique needs, ensuring they receive the care and support necessary for true transformation.