At Willow Behavioral Health, we work with you to create a tailored therapy plan that fits your situation. Whether online or in person, we help people heal from addiction, mental health struggles, and co-occurring conditions.
How We Approach Therapy at Willow
Therapy involves talking to someone who’s trained to help you work through particular problems. It’s designed to be a safe, judgment-free space where someone qualified listens and offers constructive guidance.
Sessions are about 50 minutes. You might attend sessions once a week or more frequently, depending on your needs. The goal of therapy in general is for you to learn more about yourself and how to healthily navigate difficulties.
Counseling vs. Therapy
People use these terms interchangeably, and they are similar. However, counseling usually focuses on helping you deal with something specific that’s happening presently. Therapy digs a little deeper into why you do certain things or think in specific ways.
Types of Therapy Offered at Willow
Our team uses a blend of clinical therapies and wellness-focused practices for well-rounded healing. Depending on your mental health and substance use struggles, we personalize treatments that blend therapies appropriately for the best outcomes.
DBT Therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy teaches you real skills for dealing with difficult emotions and strengthening relationships. You’ll learn:
- Ways to get through really tough moments
- How to stay focused on what’s currently happening
- To handle strong feelings without them taking over
- Better ways to talk to people and ask for what you need
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Wisconsin
CBT is about recognizing and shifting poor thoughts and behaviors. This helps develop healthier practices for well-being and sobriety. You’ll work on:
- Catching negative thoughts when they happen
- Questioning whether those thoughts are true
- Coming up with more helpful ways to think
- Practicing habits that support your goals
Family Therapy
When one person struggles, the whole family feels it. Family therapy helps repair damaged relationships and trust. You might work on:
- Teaching about addiction and mental health
- Building a support system for recovery
- Better ways to communicate
- Setting healthy boundaries
Group and Individual Therapy
Individual therapy allows you to address personal issues privately with a therapist. Group sessions connect you with others in recovery. Both types let you:
- Learn from other people’s perspectives
- Build meaningful friendships through trust
- Feel supported and heard during recovery
- Practice new skills with those who understand
MAT Therapy
Medication-assisted treatment combines therapy with FDA-approved medications that help with addiction. MAT includes:
- Medicine to ease withdrawal and cravings
- Doctor visits to check how you’re doing
- Regular personalized therapy sessions
- Ongoing support as you get better
Holistic Therapy
Sometimes, you need to work with your whole self (body, mind, and spirit) for lasting recovery. We offer creative, movement-based, and health-focused options:
- Sound bowl healing
- Nutrition counseling
- Music and art therapy
- Mindfulness, yoga, and Reiki
What to Talk About in Therapy
During therapy sessions, we encourage a safe, comfortable space to allow you to open up about whatever is bothering you or affecting your life. This can include:
- Mental health issues like anxiety
- Losing someone you care about
- Not feeling good about yourself
- Problems with drugs or alcohol
- Relationship or family troubles
- Past traumatic experiences
- Stress from work or school
- Big changes in your life
Setting Therapy Goals
Your therapist will help you understand what you want to work on. Maybe it’s finding sustainable harm reduction strategies to help you manage stressful situations. Perhaps it’s getting clean and maintaining sobriety so you can repair your relationships. While your goals can adjust as you make progress, support will continue throughout therapy.
Therapy Solutions to Nurture Your Well-Being
Therapy often makes the difference between feeling stuck and changing your life. Our qualified team has personal experience in addiction and mental health struggles, offering a genuine, compassionate approach to therapeutic care. Whether you need extra support at our facility or virtually, we can help you achieve holistic recovery.
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