Outpatient Services

Individual Counseling

Medically reviewed by Chelsea Petty, LMFT — Clinical Director of DFW & Family Programming, Arise Recovery Centers · Last reviewed: June 2026

Individual counseling is one-on-one therapy with a licensed clinician — a private space to work through what you’re facing and build a personalized plan. At Arise Recovery Centers, individual counseling is built into every outpatient program (PHP, IOP, and SOP) as a weekly one-on-one session, and we also offer it as a standalone service — for both people in addiction recovery and those seeking counseling for mental-health concerns with no substance use issue involved.

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Short answer: Individual counseling pairs you with a master’s-level therapist for confidential, weekly one-on-one sessions that complement group therapy and focus on your specific goals, triggers, and history.

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What is individual counseling?

Individual counseling (also called one-on-one therapy) is a private session between you and a licensed clinician. Unlike group therapy, the entire session is focused on you — your story, your triggers, and the goals you’re working toward. It’s where the personalized work of recovery happens, and it complements the shared support you get in group settings.

How it fits into your treatment

At Arise, individual counseling is built into all of our outpatient programs alongside group therapy and education. Across our partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and supportive outpatient (SOP) programs, you meet one-on-one with a master’s-level clinician for a weekly individual session. Your therapist helps connect what you learn in group to your own life and adjusts your plan as you progress — whether you’re in person or in our virtual program.

Standalone individual counseling — for everyone

You don’t have to be enrolled in a full program to work with us one-on-one. We offer individual counseling as a standalone service for two groups:

People in addiction recovery — ongoing one-on-one support, or step-down care after completing a program.
People without a substance use concern — anyone seeking counseling for mental-health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, or relationship challenges. No substance use issue is required.

It’s a flexible option for whatever you’re working through, with the same licensed, master’s-level clinicians who support our programs.

What individual counseling addresses

Personal triggers and high-risk situations, and how to manage them
Underlying issues such as trauma, grief, stress, or relationship challenges
Co-occurring mental health conditions like anxiety and depression
Relapse-prevention skills tailored to your daily life
Goal-setting and tracking progress over time

Our approach

Sessions are grounded in evidence-based practices and the principles of 12-step recovery, delivered by master’s-level clinicians. Your therapist tailors the approach to you, drawing on proven methods for addiction and co-occurring conditions.

Getting started

It begins with a quick, confidential phone call and an insurance check, followed by a clinical assessment that matches you with the right therapist and level of care.

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between individual counseling and group therapy?

Individual counseling is a private, one-on-one session focused entirely on you, while group therapy provides peer support and shared learning. Most outpatient programs use both — they work together.

How often will I meet with my counselor?

In our programs (PHP, IOP, and SOP) you have a weekly one-on-one session in addition to group. For standalone counseling, you and your therapist set a schedule that fits your needs.

Do I need to have a substance use issue to see a counselor?

No. Our standalone individual counseling is open to anyone seeking support for mental-health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, or relationship challenges — a substance use issue is not required.

Is what I share confidential?

Yes. Individual counseling is confidential and protected by law, with limited exceptions (such as imminent safety concerns) that your clinician will explain.

Can I do individual counseling online?

Yes. Individual sessions are available through our secure virtual program for Texas residents, with the same licensed clinicians.

The licensee providing these services is licensed by the State of Texas. This page is for informational purposes and is not medical advice. Treatment recommendations are made only after a clinical assessment.