Addiction Therapy & Counseling
At New Growth Recovery in Springfield, MA, you’ll receive evidence‑based addiction counseling for drug and alcohol use, with help for families. Our programs leveraged evidence-based therapies, tailored to your needs and goals, for long-lasting sobriety.
How Addiction Therapy Supports Recovery
Therapy is a core part of substance use disorder treatment. Your sessions connect to your larger care plan, so you’re not working alone between appointments.
In therapy, you can:
- Understand how substances affect your brain, mood, and relationships
- Learn skills for cravings, triggers, and high‑risk moments
- Repair communication with partners, family, and friends
- Build a plan for long‑term recovery that fits your life
- Work through shame, anxiety, or depression
Addiction Counseling & Therapy Services
During addiction family counseling, you’ll:
Individual Addiction Counseling
One‑on‑one sessions give you space to talk openly about substance use and daily life. You’ll:
- Identify patterns that keep you stuck
- Set weekly goals and stay accountable
- Manage cravings, stress, and strong emotions
Group Therapy for Addiction
With group therapy, you’ll strengthen recovery with peers and practice skills led by clinicians:
- Build routines that support sobriety
- Assess triggers and high‑risk situations
- Strengthen communication and boundaries
Family Therapy for Addiction
Addiction impacts everyone at home and can damage bonds. Family therapy meetings help you:
- Build shared understanding of recovery
- Improve communication at home
- Set healthy boundaries
Outpatient Therapy for Drug & Alcohol Addiction
Outpatient therapy can be the next step after higher-intensity treatment or an entry point for people starting recovery. It includes:
- Regular individual counseling
- Focused alcohol addiction counseling
- Coordinated group tracks and step‑down care
At New Growth Recovery, therapy is built into our Extended Day Treatment (Partial Hospitalization Program) and Day Treatment (Intensive Outpatient Program), as well as further step-down care.
Evidence‑Based Therapies for Addiction
Cognitive‑Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
With cognitive-behavioral therapy, you learn to connect thoughts, feelings, and actions. It forms part of the foundations of addiction counseling you’ll rely on long-term. You’ll:
- Notice “all‑or‑nothing” thinking that fuels use
- Challenge beliefs like “I slipped, so I’m done”
- Turn balanced thoughts into daily actions
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT helps provide support when emotions feel intense or impulsive. To help rebuild relationships and steady your coping skills, you’ll learn:
- Mindfulness to stay present
- Distress tolerance to get through crises
- Emotion regulation and better conflict skills
Counseling for Addictive Thinking Patterns
Addictive thinking can occur as denial or hopelessness and can be worsened by substance use. In our therapy and counseling sessions, you’ll work on patterns like:
- “Others use more, so I’m fine.”
- “If I’m not perfect, why try?”
- “No one gets it, so I won’t talk.”
In‑Person Addiction Counseling
During treatment at New Growth in MA, you’ll meet in a sun‑lit, 15th‑floor space with river views, comfortable rooms, and easy-access parking and transit routes. Our Springfield addiction treatment facility provides tailored care with licensed staff.
Online Addiction Counseling
If you can’t attend in person, we offer online addiction therapy when it’s clinically appropriate. These include one-on-one video sessions that are secure and HIPAA-compliant for private, comfortable care. Group therapy is also available, using structured virtual schedules.
What to Expect From Your First Session
Your first visit is about understanding you in a judgment-free environment that encourages growth. Your therapist will:
- Review substance use, mental health, and past care
- Clarify goals for therapy for addiction
- Explain how counseling fits your plan
- Map next steps and answer questions
Same‑day access and walk‑ins welcome
Personalized, concierge‑level care with a small census
Dual diagnosis treatment for mental health and substance use
Trauma‑informed, experiential care (therapy dogs, nature walks, fitness)
Meet Our Team
Clinical Director
With more than ten years in the addiction treatment field, Devin has developed expertise in clinical supervision and program development. She focuses on trauma-informed approaches and supporting individuals in recovery through evidence-based interventions.
Program Director
Ann brings extensive experience in behavioral health leadership and direct client care across multiple treatment settings. With certifications in recovery coaching and crisis prevention, she fosters safe, supportive environments that encourage healing and lasting recovery.
COO | Co-Founder
Jeremy’s diverse professional background includes legal, financial, and operational case management. With experience serving vulnerable communities and guiding teams, he is a dedicated member at New Growth, optimizing processes for focused treatment and participant advocacy.
CEO | Co-Founder
Evan applies his 10+ years of leadership to drive strategic operational development at New Growth Recovery, focusing on building team-focused partnerships. His expertise in resource management and growth-based initiatives helps advance the center’s efforts to encourage sustainable recovery.
Clinician
With expertise in supporting individuals from diverse communities, Megan combines evidence-based methods like dialectical behavior therapy and trauma-focused interventions. This allows her to create compassionate treatment that honors each participant’s lived experience.
Start Addiction Therapy Today
For addiction counseling near you in Springfield, you’ll find accessible care that meets your recovery goals at New Growth. To understand your insurance coverage for drug and alcohol addiction counseling, reach out to our compassionate team. Your healing, therapeutic journey begins today.
FAQs About Therapy and Counseling
How do I know if I need addiction therapy or just a support group?
What’s the difference between seeing a general therapist and an addiction specialist?
An addiction specialist understands cravings, relapse risk, and co‑occurring issues, and tailors care with CBT/DBT and family therapy. You’ll receive support that can connect to different levels of care when needed, such as Extended Day Treatment (PHP) and Day Treatment (IOP).
Do I need to be sober before starting addiction therapy?
Not always. Your clinician will review safety and may suggest detox or a higher level of care first if there’s withdrawal risk.
Can addiction therapy help if I’m not sure I want to quit completely?
Yes. Therapy allows you to set honest goals. These may include cutting back, changing patterns, or working toward abstinence without pressure.
Do I have to talk about my trauma in addiction counseling?
No. You set the pace, and early work often focuses on safety and coping skills. Deeper trauma work can wait until you feel ready and comfortable.
How long do people usually stay in addiction therapy?
Therapy durations vary by your needs and progress. You and your therapist will review progress and decide when to step down or continue, with short‑term aftercare available to bridge support.
Can I change therapists if it doesn’t feel like a good fit?
Ies. If you don’t feel your therapist is an effective fit for you, you can ask to switch to a clinician who feels like a better match.
How does addiction therapy work with medication or MAT?
Therapy and medication-assisted treatment can work together, and you’ll receive coordination with prescribers when appropriate. Our clinicians can help coordinate medication management, if needed.
Can I do online addiction counseling if I live outside Springfield, MA?
Often, if licensing and safety fit for your location, our online rehab program can be suitable for those outside of Springfield. Reach out to our admissions team to confirm telehealth eligibility and verify your benefits.
Is addiction therapy only for people with “severe” addiction?
No. Therapy for addictions helps at many stages, from early concerns to long‑term recovery.
