THERAPY THAT SUPPORTS YOUR RECOVERY
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Women in Recovery
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Empowering Women to Heal with Evidence-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a cornerstone of treatment at Anchored Tides Recovery, a women’s-only rehab center in Huntington Beach, CA. Rooted in decades of research and clinical success, CBT empowers women to identify and reframe the thought patterns that influence their behaviors, helping them regain control, self-awareness, and hope. As part of our trauma-informed and gender-responsive approach, CBT is integrated across all levels of care—especially within our Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.
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What Is CBT? Core Principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT is a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Based on the idea that our thinking influences how we feel and act, CBT helps clients:
- Recognize distorted or unhelpful thought patterns
- Develop healthier ways of interpreting situations
- Learn coping skills to manage stress, cravings, and triggers
- Set and achieve actionable recovery goals
At Anchored Tides, CBT is not just a therapeutic tool—it’s a mindset shift that enables women to build resilience, change their inner narrative, and reconnect with their purpose.
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Why CBT Works for Women in Recovery
Women face unique challenges in addiction and recovery. Social stigma, trauma histories, caregiving roles, and co-occurring mental health conditions often intersect, making treatment more complex. CBT addresses these complexities by:
Building Emotional Resilience: CBT equips women to confront anxiety, shame, guilt, and negative self-beliefs that often accompany addiction.
Promoting Empowerment: Clients learn to replace disempowering thoughts (“I’m not strong enough”) with constructive, compassionate beliefs (“I am learning and growing”).
Encouraging Relapse Prevention: CBT provides concrete skills to manage cravings, avoid high-risk situations, and maintain long-term recovery.
Supporting Trauma Recovery: When integrated into a trauma-informed care model, CBT helps clients safely explore their past while staying grounded in the present.
In a women-only setting like Anchored Tides, CBT becomes even more powerful. Clients feel seen, heard, and supported in a space where their experiences are deeply understood.
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Conditions Treated with CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is highly adaptable and effective for a wide range of mental health and substance use conditions, including:
- Substance use disorders (alcohol, prescription drugs, opioids, etc.)
- Anxiety disorders (social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder)
- Depression and persistent sadness
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Co-occurring disorders (dual diagnosis)
- Eating disorders and disordered eating patterns
- Low self-esteem and perfectionism
- Grief, shame, and guilt
Because CBT focuses on real-time problem-solving and emotional regulation, many women experience noticeable improvements early in treatment.
How CBT Is Used at Anchored Tides Recovery
At Anchored Tides Recovery, CBT is embedded into the heart of our clinical programming. Our trauma-informed, boutique-style treatment model ensures that CBT is personalized, collaborative, and empowering for each woman who walks through our doors.
Integrated into All Levels of Care
CBT is used across our:
Each client receives a comprehensive assessment and custom treatment plan that incorporates CBT as a primary modality, often alongside EMDR, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic-based therapies.
Led by an Experienced Clinical Team
Our licensed therapists, including LMFTs and trauma specialists, are trained in delivering CBT through both individual and group settings. They guide clients in identifying core beliefs, developing insight, and practicing real-life application of CBT strategies.
Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
Whether you’re dealing with intrusive thoughts, emotional dysregulation, relationship struggles, or trauma recovery, our clinicians meet you with empathy and evidence-based tools. In group sessions, clients support one another while learning CBT frameworks for:
- Cognitive restructuring
- Trigger identification and avoidance
- Coping skill development
- Thought journaling and behavior mapping
This dual approach—clinical precision and compassionate care—is what makes CBT at Anchored Tides so impactful.
Choosing the Right Treatment Center with Anchored Tides Recovery
Recovery from an eating disorder is a journey that requires specialized treatment, support, and understanding. At Anchored Tides Recovery of Orange County, women searching for help can find different levels of care for outpatient treatment options that provide flexibility and comprehensive care structured to their recovery needs. Whether through a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) or an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), the path to recovery is built on a solid foundation of evidence-based therapy, family involvement, and ongoing support.
Take the Next Step Toward Healing
If you’re ready to rebuild your life, Anchored Tides Recovery is here to support you with compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored for women. Our CBT program is a powerful tool for creating lasting change.
Call us today to speak with an admissions specialist or verify your insurance to begin your journey.
FAQ
What is CBT?
CBT is a form of talk therapy that helps people understand how their thoughts affect their emotions and actions. It teaches practical tools for changing negative thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to addiction and mental health issues.
How is CBT different from DBT?
While CBT focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. At Anchored Tides, both therapies are used to support clients in different ways, often complementing each other in a treatment plan.
Is CBT right for me?
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or trauma, CBT can help you gain insight and develop healthier coping mechanisms. During your intake at Anchored Tides, our team will determine whether CBT is a good fit based on your needs, goals, and clinical history.
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Meet the Team at Anchored Tides Recovery
Clinical Director & Clinical Outreach
Stephanie Behrens
LMFT, LPCC
Case Manager
Alisa Fienmann
CDAC-II
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Eating Disorder Specialist
Kelly Blasco
R.D.
Registered Emotional Support Animals
Stevie, Murph & Doug
A FEW WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
STORIES OF RECOVERY
I would highly recommend anchored tides! I was a client at anchored tides for almost a year and it was such an amazing place to be and played a major part in my recovery. First the owners Becca and Amy are such amazing women who truly care about helping women and run an honest recovery center with great therapists, case managers & staff. This place helped me integrate back into life and always encouraged me throughout the time I was there. I now have almost 18 months sober and am truly blessed by the life I have today and a HUGE thank you goes out to achored tides and all that they did to help to get me where I am at today. I truly couldn’t not say enough good things about this place or the amount of love that I have for everyone here!
Caleigh P.
I would highly recommend anchored tides! I was a client at anchored tides for almost a year and it was such an amazing place to be and played a major part in my recovery. First the owners Becca and Amy are such amazing women who truly care about helping women and run an honest recovery center with great therapists, case managers & staff. This place helped me integrate back into life and always encouraged me throughout the time I was there. I now have almost 18 months sober and am truly blessed by the life I have today and a HUGE thank you goes out to achored tides and all that they did to help to get me where I am at today. I truly couldn’t not say enough good things about this place or the amount of love that I have for everyone here!
Caleigh P.
What an amazing place Anchored Tides is. As Amy explained when we first visited, girls and women are an afterthought in many treatment programs, which often are founded and structured for boys and men. Anchored Tides’ holistic approach to ALL of the co-existing issues that girls and women face is groundbreaking, and so appreciated. They are wonderful people who do inspiring work and make the world a better place every day. I highly recommend their sober living and IOP. The founders have crucial and relevant lived experiences and care deeply, and they are amazing role models for all the women help.
Ericia B.
