Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Still Detox New Jersey delivers cognitive behavioral therapy in daily group sessions and at least one individual session per week inside the 44-bed residential program in Mays Landing. A full-time clinical director and licensed therapists run every CBT session on site.
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NJ Dept. of Health Licensed
SAMHSA Certified
TRICARE In-NetworkHow is CBT used in addiction treatment?
CBT in addiction treatment identifies the thought patterns, beliefs and situational triggers that drive substance use, then teaches clients to restructure those patterns into responses that support recovery. At Still Detox New Jersey, CBT is delivered in daily group therapy and weekly individual sessions within the residential program.
CBT works by making the automatic thoughts that precede substance use visible and testable. A client who uses alcohol every time they feel rejected learns to identify the thought ('no one cares'), evaluate the evidence for and against it, and replace it with a more accurate statement. The replacement happens through structured exercises, homework sheets and in-session practice.
At Still Detox New Jersey, CBT addresses triggers, cravings, relapse-prevention planning and co-occurring anxiety or depression. The three separable group rooms at the Mays Landing facility allow the clinical team to run groups organized by acuity or gender when the census supports it.
Speak With Admissions →Why choose Still Detox New Jersey for CBT?
Still Detox New Jersey provides daily CBT groups led by a full-time clinical team in a residential setting with three separable group rooms.
Daily Group Therapy
Group therapy runs daily in the residential program, with CBT among the core therapies. Clients practice thought restructuring, trigger identification and coping skills in a structured group format.
Weekly Individual Sessions
Every client receives at least one individual CBT session per week with a licensed therapist, focused on personal triggers and relapse-prevention planning.
Weekly Family Session
One family therapy session per week integrates CBT principles into the family system, addressing communication patterns and enabling boundaries that support recovery.
Three Separable Group Rooms
The Mays Landing facility has 3 group rooms that split by gender or acuity, so CBT groups are appropriately sized and matched to each client's needs.
How does CBT work at Still Detox New Jersey?
CBT at Still Detox New Jersey follows a structured, skills-based approach delivered inside the residential program by the full-time clinical team.
Each CBT group session targets a specific skill: identifying automatic thoughts, evaluating evidence for and against a belief, building a coping-response plan for high-risk situations, or rehearsing refusal skills. Clients complete worksheets during sessions and apply the skills between groups.
Individual sessions build on group work. The therapist and client develop a personalized relapse-prevention plan that maps specific triggers to specific coping responses. This plan travels with the client into aftercare and is reviewed during the discharge planning process.
What to expect during CBT at Still Detox New Jersey
CBT at Still Detox New Jersey follows a 4-step progression from assessment through discharge planning.
Clinical Assessment
The therapist completes a biopsychosocial assessment that identifies the thought patterns, triggers and co-occurring conditions that shape the CBT treatment plan.
Daily Group CBT
Structured groups cover automatic-thought identification, cognitive restructuring, trigger mapping, coping-response rehearsal and relapse-prevention skills.
Individual and Family Sessions
At least one individual session per week personalizes CBT to the client's history. One family session per week extends CBT principles to the family system.
Relapse-Prevention Plan
The therapist and client build a written relapse-prevention plan that maps every identified trigger to a specific coping response, reviewed and finalized before discharge.
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Insurance and payment for CBT in New Jersey
Still Detox New Jersey is out-of-network with commercial plans and in-network with TRICARE. CBT is included in the residential treatment program and does not generate a separate therapy charge.
Union plans are a primary payer group in New Jersey. Still Detox New Jersey verifies union and Taft-Hartley benefits individually, including Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield for NJ teachers and Aetna for Amtrak employees.
Payment plans run through DocPay, with agreed terms and automatic monthly drafts from a bank account or credit card.
- ✓Free verificationAdmissions reads your benefits and explains them before you commit.
- ✓TRICARE in-networkContracted through the U.S. Department of Defense.
- ✓Payment plansMonthly drafts arranged through DocPay.
- ✓Travel supportSliding-scale assistance for qualifying patients.
Still Detox does not claim network participation with commercial carriers. Plans are verified individually for out-of-network benefits before admission.
The Mays Landing Facility
Still Detox New Jersey is a new build on 33 owned acres with 44 beds, 6 private bedrooms, marble bathrooms, a full gym inside the detox unit and an outdoor adventure course.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) FAQ
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
CBT is a structured therapy that identifies and restructures the thought patterns driving substance use. Clients learn to replace automatic negative thoughts with evidence-based coping responses.
How often are CBT sessions at Still Detox New Jersey?
Group therapy runs daily during residential treatment, with CBT among the core therapies. Each client also receives at least one individual therapy session per week, plus a weekly family session when family is available.
Does CBT work for co-occurring mental health conditions?
Yes. CBT is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD and other co-occurring conditions alongside substance use disorders.
How long does the CBT program last?
CBT runs throughout the entire residential stay, which insurance typically authorizes 15 days at a time. There is no separate CBT program length.
Is CBT combined with other therapies?
Yes. CBT runs alongside DBT, MAT and other modalities within the residential program. The clinical team integrates all approaches into one treatment plan.
How far is Still Detox New Jersey from Atlantic City?
The facility is at 170 Route 50 in Mays Landing, 26 minutes from Atlantic City via the expressway. On-site parking is available and admissions arranges pickup.
Does Still Detox New Jersey accept TRICARE for CBT?
Yes. Still Detox New Jersey is in-network with TRICARE. Commercial insurance plans are verified individually for out-of-network benefits before admission.
Evidence-based therapy starts with one call
Still Detox New Jersey admissions verifies benefits, completes the pre-assessment and confirms a bed in Mays Landing. Call (609) 740-2100 now.
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Joseph Ordille, DO
Medical Director, Still Detox New Jersey
Dr. Joseph Ordille, DO, evaluates every client in person within 24 hours, sets taper schedules and approves high-acuity admissions. Meet the New Jersey clinical team.