Our Approach to Treatment

Therefore, we believe that individuals struggling with addiction deserve expert clinical care that is effective and time tested. Our practice provides a private, safe, and serene atmosphere for addicts and their families to begin to heal and rebuild from the devastation of addiction. We recognize that a ‘one size fits all’ model of addictions treatment is not the most effective way to help our clients meet their recovery goals. Our commitment to utilizing scientific, cutting edge technology and gold standard interventions allows us to provide our clients with the highest quality of care.

Your first appointment at Full Heart Recovery will be an assessment. At the conclusion of your first session, the therapist will have a preliminary diagnosis and begin to develop a treatment plan that addresses your specific needs. It is important to note that treatment plans change throughout therapy as the clients report new information.

As part of a holistic program, in addition to individual counseling Full Heart Recovery provides couples counseling, group therapy, and neurofeedback which are offered based on patients’ specific needs.

For clients who present with a history of chronic relapse, dual addictions or who wish to address the brain dysregulation that is often found in addiction, we utilize state of the art Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG) “Brain Maps.” The Center for Neurofeedback, also housed within our suite, is a state of the art facility, which offers customized training programs for clients. After the therapist has interpreted and carefully reviewed the results of any computerized assessment conducted, the results will be presented in a subsequent appointment. If a client elects to have their brain “mapped” the therapist will discuss the results and design an appropriate Loretta Z score neurofeedback protocol to train the addiction and executive networks of the brain. By incorporating Biofeedback and/or Neurofeedback training into our addiction treatment we find that clients feel more relaxed, learn to self-regulate at a faster rate than other individuals and reduce their risk of relapse. Bio and Neurofeedback have also been found to help partners of addicts in reducing their symptoms of anxiety, depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Our various treatment interventions address the biological, psychological and social origins of addictive and compulsive behaviors. The core components of our addictions treatment programs involve individual psychotherapy with a therapist who will utilize multiple treatment modalities such: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, psycho education, Patrick Carnes’ task method and psychodynamic approaches.

In both group and individual therapy, the client will learn practical tools to withstand urges, cravings, triggers and traumatic recall. Over time the client and the therapist will explore and address the emotional roots of the client’s addiction, fostering insight into unconscious patterns in one’s life, obstacles to developing intimacy and allowing one’s true self to emerge. We find that once an individual establishes more long-term sobriety they can begin to develop deeper relationships with their partners and families. At this point many of our clients choose to enter couple’s therapy to renew and enhance their intimate relationships.

Group therapy is considered one of the most effective interventions in the treatment of addiction. The group provides a healthy environment in which participants can share their frustrations, successes, foster empathy for others and begin to develop supportive relationships that are based on honesty, integrity and common goals.