CPT helps you identify, understand, and challenge deeply held beliefs that were formed after traumatic experiences, especially those rooted in childhood trauma. Research consistently shows that adverse childhood experiences—such as abuse, neglect, abandonment, domestic violence, loss, or chronic emotional invalidation—significantly increase the risk of developing addiction later in life. When trauma goes unprocessed, the brain often turns to substances or compulsive behaviors as a way to regulate overwhelming emotions and survive ongoing internal distress.

Many clients come to us feeling confused or ashamed about their behavior, asking themselves, “Why do I keep doing this?” CPT helps answer that question—not by blaming you, but by explaining how trauma reshapes thinking patterns, emotional responses, and coping strategies. These patterns were not choices you made as a child; they were survival responses. Over time, however, those same responses can fuel addiction and keep you stuck in cycles that feel impossible to break.

Through CPT, you’ll work with trained clinicians to safely examine how past trauma has influenced the way you see yourself, others, and the world. You’ll learn how to replace trauma-driven beliefs—such as self-blame, guilt, or a constant sense of danger—with more accurate, balanced, and empowering perspectives. This process has been shown to reduce trauma symptoms, emotional reactivity, and relapse risk.

At Deslongchamps Recovery, we believe that effective addiction treatment must address trauma at its core, especially when that trauma began in childhood. Addiction is not a moral failure—it is often the long-term outcome of unresolved pain. By using evidence-based therapies like CPT alongside other trauma-informed approaches, we aim to help you heal fully, not just manage symptoms.

Breaking generational cycles starts when someone gets the right support. If you’re here, that someone is you—and you don’t have to do it alone.