Can therapy help me cut back instead of quit completely?
Yes, therapy can help you cut back on substance use. There are different approaches a therapist may take to help you decrease use and modify behavior.
Approaches to decrease substance use:
Motivational Interviewing - By asking you questions about your use, why you want to cut back, and exploring your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about using we can
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Identify triggers, thoughts, feelings and behaviors
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - Learn emotion regulation skills and mindfulness
Moderation Management: Helps establish limits around amount, frequency, timing, or situations
Harm Reduction: Focus on reducing negative consequences of use even if the person uses
These are just some approaches a therapist might use to help you cut back on alcohol or other substances. Therapy for substance use is a collaborative space to set goals, identify road blocks, and work through difficult situations or emotions.
