Therapies & Counseling
Therapies & counseling
Treatment works best when it fits the person. Here is every therapy and counseling service, grouped by type, with what each involves and how it is used at Serenity Moon.
Therapies are chosen for you, not from a fixed menu
Not every client receives every therapy. Your clinical team selects therapies based on your assessment, clinical needs and individual treatment plan, and adjusts them as you progress.
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Therapy formats
- Clinical therapyIndividual
Individual therapy
One-on-one sessions with a therapist to work on your own history, goals, triggers and coping skills.
- How we use it
- Treatment plans combine individual and group sessions, chosen with you and adjusted as you progress. For special circumstances or needs, additional therapy services are available through O’Neill Counseling.
- Who provides it
- Clinical director Sean O’Neill, LMFT, and intern therapists Jacob Matthews and Leanna Wickson
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Group therapy & process groups
Small groups led by a clinician, where people practice skills, share experience and learn from peers who understand.
- How we use it
- Treatment plans combine individual and group sessions, chosen with you and adjusted as you progress.
- Availability
- Four groups each weekday, including a daily process group, plus an evening recovery meeting. The full schedule is on the residential treatment page.
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Family therapy
Sessions and education that help loved ones understand addiction, set healthy boundaries and rebuild trust.
- How we use it
- Family therapy and education are part of our approach. Families can be involved during residential treatment, always with the consent of the person in treatment.
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Couples therapy
Sessions with a partner to work on communication, trust and how the relationship can support recovery.
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Clinical approaches
- Clinical therapyBoth
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
A practical talk therapy for spotting triggers, rethinking unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills you can use every day.
- How we use it
- CBT is one part of a personalized plan, used alongside motivational interviewing, group therapy, family therapy and education, and psychiatric care when needed.
- Availability
- A weekly CBT group on Mondays, and within individual sessions
- Clinical therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress without making things worse, and handling relationships more effectively.
- Clinical therapy
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Making room for difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them, and taking steps toward what matters most to you.
- Clinical therapyIndividual
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
A structured therapy for processing distressing memories so they carry less emotional charge.
- Clinical therapyBoth
Motivational interviewing
A judgment-free conversation style that helps you explore mixed feelings about change and find your own reasons to move forward.
- How we use it
- Motivational interviewing is part of individual and group therapy in residential treatment, alongside CBT, family therapy and psychiatric care when needed.
- Clinical therapy
Trauma-informed treatment
An approach to all of care that takes the effects of past trauma into account, so treatment feels safe and avoids re-traumatizing.
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Experiential & expressive therapies
- Clinical therapy
Equine therapy
Structured, therapist-guided activities with horses to work on trust, communication and emotional awareness.
- How we use it
- Equine therapy is part of our broader therapeutic program and replaces the standard Thursday groups every other week.
- Availability
- Every other Thursday, 9:00–11:00 AM
- Clinical therapy
Art therapy
A clinical therapy, led by a credentialed art therapist, that uses making art to explore experiences that are hard to put into words.
- How we use it
- Art therapy is part of our broader therapeutic program, chosen for your treatment plan.
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Music therapy
A clinical therapy, led by a credentialed music therapist, that uses listening, playing and writing music to support emotional work.
- How we use it
- Music therapy is part of our broader therapeutic program, with a weekly group.
- Availability
- Weekly group on Fridays
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Substance use & co-occurring care
- Clinical therapyBoth
Substance use counseling & relapse prevention
Counseling on cravings, triggers and high-risk situations, and building a practical plan to stay in recovery after treatment.
- Who provides it
- Substance use counselors Andrew Yook, CADC II, and Jacob Matthews
- Availability
- Weekly relapse prevention and healthy coping skills groups, plus individual counseling
- Clinical therapy
Co-occurring substance use & mental health counseling
Treating substance use together with conditions such as anxiety, depression or trauma, rather than one at a time.
- How we use it
- A board-certified psychiatrist supports people with co-occurring mental health conditions as part of residential care.
- Who provides it
- Psychiatrist Dr. Alan J. Coe, MD, with our therapy team
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Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
FDA-approved medications combined with counseling for opioid and alcohol use disorders, when a medical provider agrees it is a good fit.
- How we use it
- MAT may be part of a plan when it is clinically appropriate. Medication decisions are reviewed by our medical team under medical director Dr. Courtney Scott, and medication is always paired with counseling.
- Who provides it
- Medical team led by Dr. Courtney Scott
- Availability
- On site: naltrexone and buprenorphine (Subutex and Suboxone). For Sublocade, the monthly buprenorphine injection, we take you to your injection appointments.
Within sessions and groups
Counseling topics & recovery groups
- Relapse prevention, triggers, cravings & recovery skills
- Addiction education & psychoeducation
- Emotional regulation & distress tolerance
- Trauma, family-of-origin & inner-child work
- Grief & loss
- Self-esteem & identity
- Codependency & relationship patterns
- Healthy boundaries & communication
- Anger management
- Goal setting & accountability
- Sleep hygiene & self-care
- Coping with chronic pain or illness
- Sexual-health education & personal boundaries
- Gratitude & journaling
- Spirituality & meaning in recovery
Questions
Questions about therapy
Usually both. Individual sessions focus on your own history and goals, while groups help you practice new skills and learn from peers who understand.
You and your clinical team decide together. Your plan is based on your assessment and is reviewed as you progress.
No. If medication might help, your physician will explain the options, benefits and side effects so you can decide. You won't be pressured into or out of medication.
Yes, with your permission. Family therapy and education are part of our programs, and we have guides for families too.
Not sure which therapies fit?
An admissions coordinator can talk through what treatment might look like for you. It's free, and there's no obligation.