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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy In Prescott, AZ
Change Your Thinking at Decision Point Center
One of the many effective addiction treatments that we use at our Arizona rehab center is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, which relates to the idea that healthy thinking leads to healthy behavior. This process is based on the theory that specific behaviors are caused by internal thoughts and feelings, rather than other people or external events. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works to systematically improve the way clients feel, think, and act – even when negative influences are present.
At Decision Point Center, we consistently see negative, self-limiting beliefs causing those struggling with substance use disorders like drug or alcohol addiction to become “stuck.” Fortunately, we can also help our clients overcome these false perceptions and beat substance use disorder once and for all.
Retrain your brain and improve your life. Call us at (844) 292-5010 today to learn whether our Arizona CBT is the right fit for you.
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
According to the American Psychological Association (APA):
“Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders and severe mental illness.”
We have also seen success when using CBT to treat phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bipolar disorders. Because it is an effective treatment for so many concerns, CBT is especially useful when dealing with dual diagnoses.
Explore CBT at Decision Point Center
Aside from working with your therapist, the most important part of CBT is teaching yourself to become your own therapist. When you work with our professionals, you will work to understand your problems and develop a “you-based” treatment plan you can use every single time you are presented with a challenge.
Practice makes perfect with this kind of therapy, so you will have plenty of opportunities to exercise the skills you learn during therapy sessions in other activities. Decision Point Center believes in holistic care, which means you will have plenty of chances to change your problematic thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
While some of our other therapies help you explore your past, CBT is all about giving you the tools you need to build a positive future.
Get in touch with Decision Point Center to learn more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and all the other ways we can help you beat addiction in Arizona. Call us at (844) 292-5010 or contact us online today.
How Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help?
CBT can help you address a variety of emotional challenges and negative thoughts. With the right treatment, you can:
- Learn how to cope with stressful life situations
- Better manage your emotions
- Resolve conflicts and improve your relationships
- Communicate effectively
- Deal with grief or loss
- Overcome emotional trauma related to abuse or violence
When it comes to drug use, specifically, our trusted treatment team can use CBT to interrupt negative thoughts, such as:
- “I am worthless”
- “I can’t do anything right”
- “I’ll never be good enough”
- “I might as well just use”
Interrupting these negative thinking patterns can help you break the cycle of addiction. Nevertheless, CBT is just one aspect of our comprehensive addiction treatment programs. Click hereto learn more about the programs we have to offer.
Why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Works
CBT is backed by researched and based on proven psychological principles. Instead of blaming the victim for psychological problems, CBT recognizes that these problems are based partly on:
- “Faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking”
- “Learned patterns of unhelpful behavior”
Additionally, CBT recognizes that people with psychological problems are capable of growth and change. By revising thought patterns, CBT teaches people with psychological problems how to cope with them, alleviate their symptoms, and become more effective in daily life.
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Works
To complete CBT, you and your therapists will take several important steps, together.
These steps include:
- Identifying troubling situations or conditions in your life
- Sharing your thoughts and feelings about these situations or conditions
- Recognizing negative or inaccurate thoughts and feelings
- Reshaping these negative or inaccurate thinking patterns
Some of the most common triggers for negative thinking include medical conditions and mental health disorders. Shaping the way you think about substance use disorder, for example, can help you overcome this kind of problem.
How effective is CBT?
CBT is highly effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, OCD, and substance abuse. Numerous studies have shown that CBT produces significant and lasting improvements in symptoms and overall well-being. Its structured approach, focus on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors, and emphasis on practical skills make it one of the most widely used and researched forms of therapy.
Reach Out to Learn More Today
No matter what you’re facing, you and your therapist will identify the problem and observe your thoughts about the problem. You can do this by sharing your “self-talk” with your therapist or keeping a journal of your thoughts. Once your therapist understands your patterns of thinking, they will help you recognize and correct the ones that are harming you. For instance, you may learn how to assess a situation in terms of facts instead of negative feelings and how to put aside unproductive ways of thinking. This can be difficult, but our compassionate team will guide you through.

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“Thank you for helping me navigate through one of the most difficult times in my life. I really attribute my experience while in your care to saving my life and career.”- Phil O.
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This facility deserves a special recognition. They have been around for years but the services they provide and the recovery that comes out of their facility, only seem to grow over the years. I have worked with Stephen from the admissions department and he has always gone above and beyond to make sure clients feel comfortable and get the care they need. I definitely recommend Decision Point Center!!!!- Ashley B.

We Understand You May Have Questions
Let Us Provide You With Answer
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What Is Failure To Launch And How Do You Treat It?Failure to launch refers to a young person who is unable to leave the protection of the parental home to begin living independently. Whether young people succumb to substance misuse and lose the ability to focus and work effectively, or if they are self-medicating to overcome underlying mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, failure to launch is often the result of substance abuse. Decision Point assists with identity achievement, mental health disorders, functional relationship building, educational and career counseling services, and the trauma often found in young people suffering from failure to launch.
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What Is Residential Treatment?Residential allows the individual a safe environment to engage in therapy and enrichment activities to confront the underlying issues that exacerbate their substance abuse or dual diagnosis. After our assessment and evaluation period with our therapists, counselors, and doctors we generate your plan to provide a treatment experience uniquely tailored to the individual.
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Do You Offer Wilderness Therapy And How Does It Work?While we do not offer Wilderness Therapy, we do offer outdoor and recreational therapy incorporating hiking, and backpacking to challenge individuals to become the confident person they know they can be. This helps with identifying internal behavior patterns, beliefs, emotions, and core issues, while providing opportunities for learning in the areas of leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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How Do I Know if I'm an Addict?At Decision Point we avoid labels and embrace empowerment. With our comprehensive assessments, clinical expertise, and varying levels and lengths of treatment we determine which route is best for your unique needs.



Meet Our Dedicated Team
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Mary Ann Zuppardo Executive Director
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Dr. Terry Vaughan Medical Director, Psychiatrist
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Stephen Leza Director of Admissions & Business Development
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Lindy Howard, MA, LPC Clinical Director
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Luke Bailey Director of Compliance
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Deborah Pallett, P.A. Physician Assistant
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Dr. Julia L. Summers, LPC DBT Therapist
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Douglas Winter MS, LISAC, CSAT Primary Therapist
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Mark Branson, MA, LPC, NCC Trauma Therapist
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Troy Trout Outdoor Activity Coordinator