Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identify thought patterns that drive use and replace them with practical coping skills.
Sullivan Recovery · Mission Viejo
Clinical therapies
Evidence-based therapy for lasting recovery
CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and group therapy led by licensed addiction clinicians — integrated through detox, residential, and aftercare.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral
DBT
Skills & regulation
Group
Peer processing
Family
Sessions available
Available 24/7
Admissions and clinical support around the clock
Keep your phone
Stay connected to family and your support network
Private rooms
Comfortable, home-like accommodations
Insurance verified
Benefits confirmed before you arrive
Same-day admission
When clinically appropriate after assessment
Continuum of care
Detox through aftercare on one campus
Therapeutic care
Therapy that targets root causes
Substance use often connects to trauma, anxiety, depression, and unhealthy thought patterns. Our therapists use proven modalities to build coping skills and relapse prevention strategies.
Therapy begins during detox when appropriate and intensifies throughout residential care.
- Licensed addiction clinicians
- CBT, DBT, and MET
- Individual and group therapy
- Family therapy available
Daily
Group sessions in residential
1:1
Individual therapy
Family
Sessions when appropriate
Licensed
Clinical team
Modalities
Therapies matched to your needs
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills.
Motivational Enhancement
Strengthen internal motivation and commitment to change.
Group therapy
Peer support and accountability in facilitated groups.
Family therapy
Repair communication and set healthy boundaries with loved ones.
Therapy timeline
How therapy fits your stay
Therapeutic intensity scales with your clinical stability — from introduction during detox to daily work in residential.
Step 01 · Detox
Therapeutic introduction
When stable, clinicians begin coping skills work and motivational conversations.
Step 02 · Residential
Daily individual & group
Structured schedule of CBT/DBT groups and weekly individual sessions.
Step 03 · Family
Family sessions
Guided conversations with loved ones to rebuild trust and support recovery at home.
Step 04 · Aftercare
Outpatient handoff
Referrals to therapists who continue your modality after discharge.
Clinical team
Licensed clinicians, integrated care
Therapists coordinate with physicians and nursing on medications, mental health symptoms, and safety.
Dual diagnosis clients receive therapy that addresses both substance use and mood or anxiety disorders.
CBT
Thought restructuring and behavioral activation.
DBT
Skills for emotion regulation and relationships.
Trauma-informed
Care that recognizes past trauma without re-traumatizing.
Relapse prevention
Plans for triggers, cravings, and high-risk situations.
Outcomes
Why therapy-centered treatment works
Medically supervised detox is the safest way to begin recovery — especially when withdrawal can be severe or unpredictable.
Skill-based
Tools you can use after discharge — not insight alone.
Peer learning
Groups normalize struggle and model recovery.
Family healing
Improved communication reduces relapse pressure at home.
Dual diagnosis
Mental health and addiction addressed together.
Motivation
MET strengthens commitment through early ambivalence.
Continuity
Same clinicians know your story from detox through residential.
Spaces
Where therapy happens
Orange County
Therapy-led treatment in Mission Viejo
All modalities are delivered on our Orange County campus — integrated with detox and residential on one site.
- On-campus therapy suites
- Detox through residential
- OC outpatient referrals at discharge
Orange County
FAQ
Detox questions, answered
Straightforward answers about withdrawal, insurance, and what happens after detox. Admissions can go deeper on your situation — confidential and available 24/7.
Speak with admissionsYour clinician selects CBT, DBT, MET, and group formats based on assessment — often combining more than one modality.
Confidential · 24/7
Questions about our therapy approach?
Speak with admissions — we will explain how therapies fit detox, residential, and your insurance coverage.