About Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a structured, evidence-based treatment that integrates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral techniques to address the intertwined relationship between trauma and addiction. At Trust SoCal, our TF-CBT-trained clinicians help clients safely process traumatic experiences while simultaneously building the cognitive and behavioral skills needed to sustain recovery.
The connection between trauma and substance use is well established—research consistently shows that a majority of individuals seeking addiction treatment have experienced significant trauma. TF-CBT recognizes that effective addiction treatment must address both the substance use disorder and the underlying trauma. Through a phased approach that prioritizes safety and stabilization before trauma processing, clients learn to understand how traumatic experiences shaped their relationship with substances and develop healthier ways to cope with trauma-related distress.
