Both psychotherapy and one-on-one counseling play integral roles in substance abuse treatment. Individual sessions with a certified drug and alcohol counselor are vital to the process and critical during the initial weeks of treatment. Oftentimes, counseling sessions are sought out due to concerns loved ones have about the individual. These sessions offer personalized support and guidance. By contrast, psychotherapy is designed to provoke transformation through various evidence-based methodologies. These methodologies can help the patient in several ways, such as building self-confidence and direction, developing coping mechanisms and teaching stress management techniques. Counseling and psychotherapy work concurrently to address the multifaceted emotional and mental challenges of addiction, which creates a path to recovery.