Individual Therapy

Healing from addiction isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why individual therapy is a cornerstone of our addiction therapy programs. Through private sessions with a licensed clinician, you'll explore the emotional, psychological, and personal factors that contribute to substance use, building insight, resilience, and lasting change along the way.

Whether you're working through trauma, managing anxiety or depression, or identifying your goals for recovery, individual therapy for addiction offers a space that’s just for you. We provide compassionate, one-on-one mental health support for your healing journey.

Individual addiction therapy, also called individual counseling or one-on-one therapy, is a private, personalized form of treatment that helps people understand and change patterns that contribute to substance use. Sessions take place between one client and one licensed clinician in a confidential setting, allowing for deeper exploration than group or family therapy may allow.

At Hickory Grove Recovery in Morrilton, Arkansas, individual therapy is integrated into each client’s addiction treatment program. Sessions are customized to support your recovery progress, address co-occurring mental health concerns, and equip you with the tools needed to move forward.

Clients who receive individual counseling as part of addiction treatment are more likely to complete care and maintain long-term recovery.

Therapy sessions typically follow a structured, goal-oriented approach, but they are always guided by your needs. You might explore your relationship with substances, unpack the impact of past trauma, or develop new ways of managing stress and emotional triggers. Each session is:

• Private and confidential
• Led by licensed, trauma-informed clinicians
• Adapted to your current challenges and long-term goals

Many clients begin using substances to cope with trauma, anxiety, grief, or emotional pain. Therapy helps you make sense of those experiences and develop healthier ways to cope.

You’ll learn strategies to manage cravings, navigate triggers, and respond to stress without turning to substances. These skills are key to relapse prevention and long-term success.

Guilt, shame, anger, or fear can be overwhelming in early recovery. A therapist offers a safe space to process these emotions and replace self-blame with self-compassion.

Recovery isn’t just about getting sober. It’s about building a life that feels meaningful. Therapy helps clarify what you want and how to get there, one step at a time. What individual therapy offers:

• One-on-one care from licensed clinicians
• Trauma-informed support
• Private, judgment-free space
• Tools for long-term recovery
• Personalized treatment planning

Individual counseling sessions at Hickory Grove Recovery are tailored to each person’s story. Our clinicians support clients in working through a wide range of concerns, including:

• Substance use patterns and high-risk behaviors
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress symptoms
• Anxiety, panic, and chronic worry
• Depression and mood instability
• Grief, loss, and unresolved emotional pain
• Relationship challenges and boundary-setting
• Self-esteem and identity struggles
• Relapse prevention planning and skill-building

No two sessions are the same, because no two people are. Our team meets you where you are, whether you're early in recovery or navigating life after inpatient care.

CBT helps identify negative thinking patterns that contribute to substance use and teaches healthier ways of responding to difficult emotions or situations. It’s especially effective for managing anxiety, depression, and relapse triggers.

DBT is useful for people with intense emotions or trauma histories. It focuses on mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Many clients have experienced trauma that fuels their addiction. Our therapists provide sensitive, nonjudgmental support that helps you feel safe as you process past experiences.

MI helps you clarify your values and strengthen your internal motivation to change, particularly during the early stages of recovery. Each therapeutic plan is designed in collaboration with you and may evolve over time as your goals shift.

It’s completely normal to feel uncertain about starting individual therapy, especially if you’ve never worked with a therapist before or had a negative experience in the past. We understand that opening up takes trust, time, and the right environment.

We approach every session with compassion, patience, and respect. Our clinicians are trained to meet you where you are, without pressure. There’s no expectation to share everything right away. Therapy is a process, and we honor your pace. You might be wondering:

• What do I even talk about?
• Will someone really understand what I’ve been through?
• What if I say the wrong thing or don’t know where to start?

These are all common concerns. The truth is, you don’t need to have anything figured out before you begin. Your therapist will guide the conversation, help you identify priorities, and create a space where you can speak freely, without judgment, shame, or fear of being misunderstood.

Confidentiality is a key part of this process. What you share in therapy stays between you and your provider, except in rare cases where safety is a concern. This protected space allows you to explore difficult emotions, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and begin to rebuild confidence in yourself and your future.

You deserve safe, personalized, and effective care. Individual therapy is one of the most meaningful ways to receive that care and take ownership of your recovery journey on your own terms.

At Hickory Grove Recovery, we’re here to support you with respect, dignity, and hope. Whether you’re beginning your recovery or continuing your progress, individual therapy can be a powerful part of your growth.

Located just outside of Little Rock, our residential center offers trauma-informed, evidence-based care in a setting that promotes peace, privacy, and whole-person healing.

Let’s walk this path together. Call us today at 501.509.5143 or reach out online to learn how individual therapy can support your recovery.