Institute for Cognitive Therapy

About Institute for Cognitive Therapy

The Institute for Cognitive Therapy is a premier provider of alcohol rehab, dual diagnosis, and opioid addiction services in the state of Utah. We offer an evidence-based approach to treatment that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, and trauma therapy. Our adult program is designed to meet the unique needs of each client, and our men’s and women’s rehab programs offer gender-specific treatment in a safe and supportive environment. We also offer outpatient rehab services for those who need flexible treatment options.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
If you choose an alcohol rehab in Utah, you’ll receive professional treatment that will help you break free of addiction. The rehab program may use multiple approaches, including nutrition, psychology, holistic methods, and support groups. These tools help you build a substance-free lifestyle and move into long-term recovery.
Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis treatment in Utah addresses both your mental health and your recovery needs. In addition to typical detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, a dual diagnosis program may include medication management, additional counseling, and classes on healthy coping and other important life skills.
Opioid Addiction
If you’re struggling with opioid addiction, consider finding a treatment program in Utah. Opioid treatment programs address the mental, emotional, and relational issues that may contribute to addiction. You’ll learn to build a new support network that supports your long-term sobriety.
Adult Program
An adult program in Utah can provide every level of care while addressing the unique emotional and mental needs of adults. In addition to typical detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, an adult program may also teach clients about building a career, saving for retirement, parenting, and more.
Men's Rehab
A men’s rehab in Utah helps clients build same-gender friendships, overcome substance use, and learn new life skills. In addition to typical detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, a men’s program may also teach clients about having healthy relationships, fatherhood, building a career, and more.
Women's Rehab
Choosing a women’s rehab in Utah helps give the support you need in overcoming addiction and learning to handle gender-specific challenges. In addition to typical detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, a women’s program may also teach clients about motherhood, building a career, being safe in relationships, and more.
Court Ordered Referrals
Institute for Cognitive Therapy provides court-ordered treatment and evaluations for domestic violence, substance abuse, and anger management referrals from the legal system in Orem, Utah.
DUI Education and Treatment
The clinic offers DUI and drug/alcohol evaluations along with DUI education and treatment services, supporting clients navigating substance-related legal requirements in Utah County.
Substance Abuse Group Program
A structured Substance Use group program addresses addiction concerns over roughly 16 weeks, meeting weekly, and is available alongside individual counseling at this Orem outpatient clinic.
Domestic Violence Program
Institute for Cognitive Therapy runs a Domestic Violence group program, often serving court-referred clients whose cases intersect with substance abuse and anger management concerns.
Anger Management Program
This dedicated Anger Management group program, typically 16 weeks in length, helps clients build coping skills and is often paired with substance use or domestic violence treatment tracks.
Adolescent and Teen Program
Institute for Cognitive Therapy treats teens as well as adults, offering individual and group therapy services tailored to adolescents facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
For those who qualify for Medicaid, using your coverage to pay for treatment in Utah can make rehab more accessible. You’ll need to choose a program that accepts Medicaid as payment, and you can access multiple levels of care, including detox, inpatient, and outpatient treatment.
Private insurance
There are many ways to pay for rehab in Utah, including using private insurance. Plans vary, so contact the insurer to find out what treatment centers are in your plan’s network and to learn coverage details.
Self-pay options
In Utah one option for paying for substance use treatment is self-pay, also known as private pay. This method allows you to write a check, use a medical loan, or electronically send money to the center you prefer. The fee structure may vary depending on the level of care.
Financial aid
How do you pay for rehab in Utah? If you qualify, consider using financial aid programs to pay for some or all of the costs of treatment. Treatment programs may offer grants and scholarships to help you afford the cost of treatment, or you might find help from non-profits or other community groups.
Medicare
Medicare can help pay for some or all of the costs of rehab in Utah. Different Medicare plans may vary, so it’s important to get full details. Also, be sure to choose a treatment center that accepts your specific plan.
Military insurance
In Utah, military insurance is one of your options when it comes to paying for rehab if you’re a veteran or service member. Plans vary, so be sure to contact your insurer for details. You may have out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles and copays.
Most Major Insurance Plans
Institute for Cognitive Therapy accepts most major insurance plans and encourages clients to contact the Orem office to verify specific benefits and coverage before starting treatment.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
Institute for Cognitive Therapy provides outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment in Orem, Utah, offering individual, group, couples, and family therapy sessions by appointment only.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
If you’re struggling with substance use in Utah, you may not realize how connected your thoughts and actions are. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help increase your awareness. Your underlying core beliefs can cause you to automatically react in certain ways. CBT helps you identify these immediate responses, challenge them and choose a healthier response.
Group Therapy
Structured group therapy programs, including Substance Use, Anger Management, and Domestic Violence groups, typically meet weekly for 90 minutes over a 16-week course at this Orem clinic.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma-focused therapy is offered for clients dealing with PTSD and trauma histories, often co-occurring with substance use, as part of the clinic’s outpatient services in Orem, Utah.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
The Institute for Cognitive Therapy uses a cognitive/CBT-oriented approach as its core treatment method, applying it across individual, group, couples, and family therapy sessions in Orem.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is offered at this Orem outpatient clinic to help clients manage emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills alongside substance use and mental health concerns.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT is provided as part of the clinic’s therapy offerings, helping clients build psychological flexibility while addressing substance use and co-occurring conditions like anxiety and depression.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational Interviewing is used at Institute for Cognitive Therapy to support clients working through ambivalence about substance use and mental health treatment goals.
Mindfulness & Meditation Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is offered at the Orem location, integrating mindfulness practices into treatment for anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy sessions are a core service at Institute for Cognitive Therapy, addressing substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health conditions in a one-on-one setting.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy is available at Institute for Cognitive Therapy for partners working through relationship stress connected to substance use or mental health challenges.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions use a Family Systems approach to help loved ones address the impact of substance use and mental health struggles within the household dynamic.
Moral Reconation Therapy
Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) is provided as a structured group program, often supporting court-ordered clients working through substance abuse and behavioral change in Orem.
Anger Management
Anger Management groups run for approximately 16 weeks and are frequently part of court-ordered referrals at Institute for Cognitive Therapy for clients with substance use or behavioral concerns.