Therapies for Women in Riverside, CA

Evidence-based and holistic therapy modalities used in outpatient mental health and substance use treatment

This page serves as a resource hub for the therapies and therapy modalities used at SOL Women’s Treatment in Riverside, California. These approaches are integrated into outpatient mental health and substance use care to support emotional healing, trauma recovery, and long-term stability.

Women in treatment may engage in a combination of evidence-based, trauma-informed, and holistic therapies depending on their needs, experiences, and level of care.

Types of Therapy Used in Treatment

Trauma-Focused Therapies
Approaches such as EMDR, trauma therapy, and somatic therapy help process and regulate past experiences that may impact mental health and recovery.

Skills-Based Therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and motivational approaches focus on building coping strategies, emotional regulation, and behavioral change.

Holistic and Expressive Therapies
Art therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and other integrative therapies support self-expression, stress reduction, and overall well-being.

Group of women supporting each other in a therapy or support group setting.

Art Therapy

Our treatment approach uses creative expression as a means of exploring and resolving issues

Therapist and patient in a counseling session discussing mental health.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

The core principle of CBT states that there is a deep connection between behavior and the emotions that people feel...

Group therapy session with young women in a cozy room.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

An altered form of cognitive-behavioral therapy to help participants better understand the connection between their emotions and their behaviors

EMDR Therapy

A powerful therapy for trauma that can help people process negative experiences and emotions through eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

Group Therapy

A supportive and understanding environment to help one find perspective, build a network of support, and discover healthy coping skills

Woman practicing mindfulness meditation at home in a peaceful setting.

Mindfulness Meditation Therapy

Mindfulness describes a state of being where one is aware of themselves, their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is practiced...

Two women in a therapy session discussing motivational interviewing techniques.

Motivational Interviewing Therapy

A client-centered, evidence-based approach that helps individuals discover their own inner motivation for change

Young woman playing guitar and singing at home for relaxation and therapy.

Music Therapy

Music therapy sessions involve a therapist where participants play musical instruments, sing, write songs, or even listen to music

Woman receiving a relaxing head massage during a therapy session.

Somatic Therapy

An integrative therapeutic approach that focuses on the connection between the mind and body

Woman in therapy session discussing trauma with therapist in a cozy office.

Trauma Therapy

Trauma is treated through a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, or other forms

Holistic Therapy

Takes into account the whole person, including their physical, mental, and emotional needs. Holistic therapy encourages self-exploration and healing through...

How Therapy Modalities Support Recovery

Therapy modalities are often used together rather than in isolation. In outpatient treatment, different approaches may be combined to address emotional regulation, trauma, behavioral patterns, and coping skills.

The specific therapies used depend on each individual’s needs, clinical history, and treatment goals. This integrated approach allows care to remain flexible while still grounded in evidence-based practices.

How Therapies Fit Within Outpatient Programs

Therapies are integrated across different levels of care. Women may begin with more structured support in a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), transition into an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and continue with outpatient care as stability improves.

What therapy modalities are used in outpatient treatment?

Outpatient treatment may include a combination of therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma therapy, and holistic approaches depending on individual needs.

What is the difference between CBT and DBT?

CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns, while DBT emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Is EMDR therapy available?

EMDR is commonly used in trauma-focused treatment to help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.