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Cognitive-behavioral therapy, also know as CBT, is a widespread and well-known tool used in addiction treatment. The focus of cognitive behavioral therapy at TruHealing Baltimore is to relearn healthy coping skills and to build necessary tools to engage with the stresses of life. Cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions focus on active goals and strategies designed around personal needs, with a focus on providing structure and emphasizing direct plans of action. Our therapists and clinical staff will work with clients on their goals throughout their time with us.

 

CBT is a form of talk therapy emphasizing education by learning effective, healthy, and safe ways to identify and deal with stress or other triggers. As individuals move through treatment, this therapy will help them get used to dealing with stress in a positive manner, without resorting to unhealthy habits such as using drugs and alcohol.

What Does Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Entail?

Relaxed lady looking out of a windowDeveloped in the 1960s, cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of treatment designed to prevent people who suffer from addiction from relapsing. However, it has also been used to treat other forms of mental health issues like anxiety, phobias, depression, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). This form of therapy has proven itself to be extremely effective in helping individuals recover from a variety of issues.

 

Cognitive-behavioral therapy strives to understand how participants feel, think, and understand themselves. Our therapists’ goal is to help participants identify negative thoughts that are based on the immediate reaction or impulses from internalized feelings or false beliefs about self-doubt and fear. Once identified, these feelings, which often lead to substance abuse, can be altered. Whether in group therapy or in one-on-one sessions, clients learn to address and deal with various emotional challenges rather than turn to drugs or alcohol. Similarly, when confronted with grief, loss, negative self-image, or trauma, in cognitive behavioral therapy, individuals learn how to healthily process their emotions and take positive action.

 

Through this kind of behavioral analysis and talk therapy, clients learn how to:

 

  • Overcome trauma from abuse or violence
  • Avoid reliance on medication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication

 

Benefits of Counseling and Behavioral Analysis

There are several benefits to participating in cognitive-behavioral therapy. For instance, individuals who engage with cognitive-behavioral therapy can expect:

 

  • Overcoming Negative Thinking: CBT’s main concern is isolating the erroneous and negative thinking habits individuals have about themselves that then influence their decision-making. By overcoming negative self-image, clients are better able to make positive, healthy choices and enjoy the world around them.
  • Self-Knowledge and Understanding: Understanding just why you are experiencing specific emotions and thoughts and how those feelings affect you is something talk therapy is uniquely able to show a person. A major benefit of CBT is it allows individuals to put a name to their feelings and experiences and see just how their own mind works.
  • Recognizing Source of Addiction: When individuals in addiction treatment use CBT, they routinely are able to discover the core issues prompting their substance abuse.

 

Similarly, they can identify and overcome triggers that may lead them down the path of substance abuse, thus laying the groundwork for relapse prevention.

Counseling Options at TruHealing Baltimore

Our team of counselors and therapists at TruHealing in Baltimore, Maryland use cognitive-behavioral therapy over all our levels of care, from our partial hospitalization program to our intensive outpatient program. However, it is not the only therapeutic approach we offer. Some of the other therapies we offer to clients include:

 

 

These options allow us to provide customized and holistic treatment to clients. Reach out to us today at 833.782.2241 to learn more about our programs.

Why TruHealing Baltimore?

TruHealing Baltimore is your partner for recovery. We are ready to give you or your loved one everything they need for recovery that stands the test of time. The only requirement is a little hope and enough willingness to try. The sober, happy and peaceful life you’re imagining is much closer than you imagine. Give us a call (833) 782-2241 and we can start moving in the right direction. 

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Kathy Michelle Hill

Clinical Director

I am a National Certified Counselor with expertise in addiction and criminal justice. I am a member of PSI CHI Honor Society and the Psychology Honor Society.  I have also been recognized by a “Who’s Who Among Students” award.  
My goal for this position is to formulate strategies that will improve the clinical team’s performance, for both clinical and client success. It is rewarding to me to support clients through role modeling, positive motivation, and determination. 

My goal for this position is to formulate strategies that will improve the clinical team’s performance, for both clinical and client success. It is rewarding to me to support clients through role modeling, positive motivation, and determination. 

I am a helper by nature. My most pleasurable moments in life are helping others who have experienced adversity and who are seeking guidance to improve their lives.  

Kathy Michelle Hill, LCPC, NCC, CSC-AD, is the Clinical Director at TruHealing Baltimore. Hill received a BS in psychology from Tuskegee University in 1993, a MS degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Baltimore in 2006, and a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2020. Hill is currently a PhD student in Applied Behavior Analysis at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is expected to graduate in 2026.  

Stacy Decker
Director of Operations

I joined the team at TruHealing Hagerstown in 2020. Before starting my current position, I worked as an administrator in outpatient surgical care, and then joined an ambulatory surgery center development company as Regional Director.  I enjoy using my medical background and business knowledge—in conjunction with my personal experiences in recovery—to encourage and support clients seeking treatment.


Abstinence and recovery are an integral part of my life. Being able to help other people who are suffering with a substance use disorder has been a blessing. TruHealing Hagerstown is the only inpatient facility in our community to help people suffering with substance use disorders. It’s incredibly rewarding to give back to my community.


Staci Decker is the Director of Operations at TruHealing Baltimore. 

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As we continue to grow Amatus Health, the need to stay competitive and differentiate ourselves in unique ways is crucial. Building creative approaches to reach more people will take our company to new heights. This is why I am pleased to announce that we are officially rebranding. Our new national name, TruHealing Addiction & Mental Health Treatment, will eventually replace Amatus Recovery Centers.

You may be asking, “Why are we doing this?” This new name will give us national uniformity and help brand ourselves as a whole, which will be done in phases. You will still see our existing facility names co-branded with TruHealing for the time being.

Healing is what we do. Everyone who comes through our doors is in a moment of profound struggle in their lives. We support them through a life-changing process of healing and recovery, and they leave our facilities changed. This new name is a representation of that process. As mentioned above, it also allows us to have a national brand, which will make us a recognizable name in the addiction and mental health field.

In summation, these changes present an excellent opportunity for our organization to develop our mission, vision, and purpose. I look forward to prosperous growth as we head in a new and positive direction.

Sincerely,

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Mark Gold
CEO
Amatus Health