Clinical Approaches That Support Recovery

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Vered San Gabriel uses established therapeutic approaches to help individuals understand patterns of thinking, emotional responses, and behaviors connected to substance use while developing skills that support long-term recovery.

Clinical therapies are integrated with experiential work and wellness practices to support self-awareness, emotional regulation, and lasting change.

Core Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps individuals recognize patterns of thinking and behavior connected to substance use. Clients learn to identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and develop healthier responses.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

REBT focuses on identifying beliefs that contribute to emotional distress. By examining and reframing these beliefs, individuals can reduce reactivity and improve decision-making.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills

DBT-informed programming provides practical skills that support:

  • Emotional regulation
  • Distress tolerance
  • Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Mindfulness

These skills support managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behaviors.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

MI is a collaborative approach that helps individuals explore motivation and readiness for change. It supports alignment between personal values and recovery goals.

12-step Clinical Integration

Clients are introduced to the 12-step modality as one option for ongoing support. This includes focus on personal responsibility, spiritual growth, peer support, and ongoing self-reflection.

Nervous System Stabilization

Many individuals arrive in treatment with a history of chronic stress and dysregulation.

Vered incorporates practical, body-based approaches that help individuals better recognize these patterns and develop more effective ways of responding.

These include:

  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Grounding and mindfulness practices
  • Movement-based regulation
  • Structured relaxation

These practices support therapy by helping individuals recognize stress as it arises and respond in a more steady and intentional way.

Reflection & Insight

Reflection is a core part of treatment. Journaling, asking questions, and taking time to look inward can help bring clarity to thoughts and experiences. As patterns become clearer, individuals become more aware of what’s been driving their behavior and begin making meaningful change.

This includes:

  • Journaling and written reflection
  • Guided self-inquiry
  • Creative expression
  • Group discussion and processing

These approaches deepen self-awareness and complement traditional therapy.

Grief & Loss

Grief and loss often influences emotional patterns and substance use.

Vered offers space to begin acknowledging and working through grief with support and at a pace that feels manageable.

This includes:

  • Writing and reflective exercises
  • Identifying different forms of grief and loss
  • Processing emotional experiences in group and individual therapy

The focus is on helping individuals begin to make sense of these experiences and gradually work through the complexities of grief as part of their overall recovery.