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How Addiction Counseling Can Help

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The fact that you are reading this blog about how therapy can help in addiction treatment is a significantly important step, even if it seems a small one to you. It means you are thinking about getting help for your substance abuse. Kicking a drug or alcohol habit is no easy task, but it is made easier by addiction counseling, which is considered foundational to successful rehab. Addiction therapy programs in Bluffton at Southern Sky Recovery can provide you with evidence-based psychotherapy treatments that will make a profound difference in your long-term recovery.

Find out what Southern Sky has to offer. Seeking therapy for addiction is the first step in the recovery process. With therapy at the heart of rehab treatment and other supportive modalities to provide additional skills, tools, and understanding, you will be in good hands at Southern Sky. Call 843.350.5769 today to speak to one of our therapists or simply fill out our online form to connect.

Why is Therapy for Addiction Important?

When detox is over, your body may no longer be physically dependent on alcohol or drugs. Still, cravings are a complex mixture of longing for a remembered euphoria, discomfort with a new reality seen without the veil of intoxication, and a system of beliefs, fears, and thoughts that keep you trapped in the mindset of addiction.

The risk of relapse is significant for a long time after you stop using. Environmental, emotional, and social triggers can and will challenge your sobriety. How can you learn to cope with those triggers?

Addiction counseling helps you turn your old thinking on its head, manage stress, and either avoid triggers or process them without using drugs or alcohol. It provides a lifeline that you can count on as you navigate the choppy waters of your early recovery.

Once you are discharged from rehab, you can continue seeing a therapist to maintain an even keel moving forward – for as long as you feel the need.

The Benefits of Addiction Counseling

Some of the benefits of psychotherapy for addiction include:

  • Learning how to cope–Your therapist can focus on helping you develop strategies to read your internal warning system, including recognizing the stressors that will most challenge your sobriety, utilizing alternative responses to those stressors (instead of drugs or alcohol), and coping with the complex and ever-changing emotions that often arise in quick succession during the first month or two of rehab.
  • Developing trust–One of the casualties of addiction is trust. The ability to trust others and yourself while being trusted by those who once did so implicitly, including family and close friends, is a loss. In a one-on-one therapeutic relationship that is working, you learn to trust another person who has your best interests at heart. Navigating therapy with an open heart and from a place of confidence in another person can be essential as you rebuild your personal relationships.
  • Being honest–A good therapist will call you on it when you misrepresent, deny, or refuse to face the truth. Addiction is no friend to honesty and honor. People lie and steal in the grip of addiction to maintain their habit. A fully transparent therapeutic relationship where you learn vulnerability and truth-telling can be a life-changer.
  • Feeling supported–Your addiction counselor will have your back, no matter what. You may have felt there was no one you could turn to in the depths of your struggle with addiction. When you start therapy for addiction, you will realize that someone without an agenda or history cares deeply and is there to help you get better. You are no longer alone.

Addiction Therapy Programs in Bluffton, SC, at Southern Sky Recovery

At Southern Sky, we offer a range of therapies that your addiction counselor may use in your therapy sessions. Among them are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Your therapist can also treat any co-occurring mental health disorders with dual diagnosis treatment.

Learn more about how addiction counseling can help you. Reach out to Southern Sky Recovery today. Use our easy online form or call us at 843.350.5769.

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Pam Deloach

Care Coordinator/CPRS

Pam is a Peer Support Specialist with Southern Sky, dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journeys with compassion, understanding, and hope. Born and raised in Hampton, South Carolina, Pam is a proud mother of two amazing boys, ages 20 and 10. She has always been drawn to work that helps others, spending 20 years as a massage therapist before beginning her own journey through recovery. Inspired by her experiences, Pam chose to use her story, strength, and insight to walk alongside others who are struggling with addiction.

In her free time, Pam enjoys going to the lake, spending time with family and friends, attending church, and cheering on her son at his baseball games. These moments keep her grounded and remind her of the joy in everyday life. She is committed to empowering individuals, building trust, and creating a safe, supportive environment for healing and growth.

Ben LaGrange

Community Relations Advocate

Ben is a person in long-term recovery with a gift for creativity, a deep connection with people, and a passion for helping others find their path to sobriety. After getting sober in 2018, he discovered that authenticity was the greatest gift he could offer. Embracing it brought genuine connection, creative freedom, and a beautiful life in recovery.

With experience in multimedia, fine art, and digital design, Ben studied photography at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and art at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He has spent years working as a professional photographer and marketer. He has also worked in recreational and art therapy for substance use treatment and has led educational groups on anger management and relapse prevention.

Ben believes that connection is the opposite of addiction—and that when we allow ourselves to be fully authentic, we become our most powerful selves, capable of deeper connection and better equipped to help others navigate a turbulent world.

Keith Toomer

Residential House Manager

Keith began his career in the maintenance and plumbing industry, where he built hands-on experience and a strong work ethic. During that time, he faced significant challenges with addiction. His decision to seek help led him to Southern Sky Recovery in Bluffton, South Carolina—an experience that transformed his life.

Through the support of Southern Sky Recovery, Keith rebuilt his foundation and discovered his true passion: serving others on their recovery journeys. He was given the opportunity to become the Men’s Residential House Manager, a role that allows him to guide, support, and mentor men as they work toward lasting recovery.

“For the first time in my life, I found a career that truly fulfills me. I love working in addiction recovery and being part of a community dedicated to helping others heal and grow.”

Outside of work, Keith enjoys spending quality time with his family. He remains committed to his own recovery and has a strong interest in nutrition and exercise, which help him stay grounded, healthy, and focused.

He is grateful every day for the opportunity to serve his community and work in a field that gives his life purpose.

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