Therapies & Clinical Modalities We Use at Altura Recovery

Personalized, Evidence-Based Care That Supports Deep Healing

At Altura Recovery, we believe that no two recovery journeys are the same. That’s why our clinical model incorporates a wide range of evidence-based therapies and holistic modalities, tailored to each person’s unique needs. Whether you’re struggling with substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation, our integrated approach helps address the root causes—not just the symptoms.
Our licensed clinicians and experienced care team draw from leading therapeutic frameworks to ensure every client receives tools that are relevant, practical, and transformational.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a gold-standard treatment that helps individuals recognize and reframe negative thought patterns that lead to destructive behaviors. At Altura, CBT is used to support both mental health stabilization and relapse prevention.

We help clients:

Identify and challenge distorted beliefs (“I’m not worthy,” “I’ll always relapse”)
Understand how thoughts lead to emotions and behaviors
Rehearse healthy coping strategies to replace impulsive or self-sabotaging actions

CBT is especially powerful for clients dealing with depression, anxiety, and substance use simultaneously. We integrate CBT into one-on-one therapy and targeted groups to promote self-awareness, emotional insight, Therapies & Modalities and long-term behavioral change.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT is a structured therapeutic approach that blends acceptance and change. It’s especially effective for people whose substance use is tied to intense emotional distress or interpersonal chaos.

At Altura, DBT helps clients:

Learn mindfulness and emotion regulation skills
Build distress tolerance for high-risk triggers without using substances
Develop healthier relationship dynamics through assertive communication

Clients often participate in DBT-informed groups focused on navigating cravings, coping with rejection, or healing from past trauma. We also apply DBT techniques in crisis stabilization and when clients struggle with self-harm or emotional volatility.

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is one of the most effective trauma treatments available. It helps the brain “unfreeze” traumatic experiences that have been stored improperly. Many Therapies & Modalities clients come to us with unresolved trauma at the core of their substance use or mental health struggles.

EMDR at Altura supports:

Resolution of trauma that underlies addiction or chronic relapse
Reprocessing painful memories without re-traumatization
Shifting identity from survivor to empowered self

Our EMDR-trained therapists create a safe, regulated environment to reduce dissociation and facilitate healing. Clients often report feeling “lighter,” less reactive, and more confident after EMDR sessions, making it a key part of long-term recovery.

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Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Altura learn to respond instead of react, which is critical when cravings, emotional triggers, or stress arise.

Our mindfulness integration includes:

Guided meditation in group and individual sessions
Breathwork and grounding exercises to support nervous system regulation
Techniques to tolerate discomfort, such as surf-the-urge or body scanning

For those recovering from anxiety, trauma, or impulsivity, mindfulness supports long-term stability and emotional growth. We embed it into daily routines and clinical work to make healing sustainable.

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Family Systems & Support

We believe healing doesn’t happen in isolation. Our family therapy model helps clients and loved ones understand each other’s roles in the recovery process and break unhealthy cycles.

Family work at Altura includes:

Exploring how family roles (e.g., scapegoat, enabler) impact behavior
Teaching boundary-setting and communication skills
Educating loved ones about relapse prevention and emotional regulation

Whether it’s repairing trust or navigating painful history, we help families move toward healthier dynamics. This work often reduces shame and promotes long-term support for the client’s recovery.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

MI is a gentle yet powerful method for addressing resistance. Instead of pushing change, our therapists use MI to draw out the client’s inner motivation.

Clients struggling with commitment to sobriety, medication, or self-care benefit from MI’s non-confrontational style. In sessions, we:

Explore the client’s values and align them with healthy behaviors
Use open-ended questions to clarify what matters most
Build confidence through collaborative goal-setting

This approach increases buy-in and self-efficacy, especially for those who have relapsed or feel discouraged.

Relapse Prevention & Recovery Skills

Relapse prevention is a cornerstone of our programs. We teach clients how to:

Spot early warning signs of relapse (emotional, mental, behavioral)
Build a customized toolkit of coping skills and support systems
Use role play and real-life scenarios to practice boundary-setting

Our groups help clients rehearse responses to peer pressure, rejection, cravings, or unexpected stress. We help each person create a crisis plan, a sober support network, and realistic goals for daily life.

Somatic & Experiential Techniques

disconnected, or overly reactive, somatic therapy can be transformative.

These approaches include:

Movement therapy and breathwork to release stuck emotions
Creative expression like art journaling or therapeutic drama
Grounding exercises to build body awareness and safety

This work often benefits clients with early developmental trauma, sexual trauma, or those who have become “shut down” emotionally due to long-term stress. It reconnects them to vitality and choice.

Additional Modalities We May Integrate:

Narrative therapy to help clients re-author their recovery story
Art therapy-inspired workshops for emotional processing
Psychoeducation on trauma, addiction, grief, and recovery stages
Journaling exercises to increase self-awareness and self-compassion
Attachment-based therapy to explore core relationship wounds

Each client’s treatment plan is thoughtfully designed, regularly reviewed, and adjusted based on progress. We don’t believe in cookie-cutter care—only what works.

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Join Our Supportive Outpatient Program and Reclaim Your Life

Altura Recovery’s Supportive Outpatient Program (SOP) is designed to help you stay grounded, connected, and empowered as you continue healing. With access to therapy, coaching, and a recovery community, SOP gives you the support you deserve — without putting your life on pause.

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