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Mental health and addiction recovery are influenced by more than thoughts and emotions alone. Sleep, physical health, relationships, stress, purpose, daily routines, and environment can all affect how we feel and function.

Holistic therapy recognizes these connections and seeks to address the whole person rather than focusing on symptoms in isolation.

At Green Hill, holistic therapy is not an alternative to clinical care. It is an integrated approach that works alongside evidence-based treatment to support long-term mental health and recovery.

Learn more about our therapy programs or call us now at 984-266-3269.

What Does "Holistic" Mean at Green Hill?

The word “holistic” can mean different things in different settings. At Green Hill, holistic therapy means considering the many factors that influence wellbeing and recovery, including physical health, emotional health, relationships, daily habits, environment, and sense of purpose.

We believe people are best understood within the context of their lives. Someone may be struggling with anxiety, depression, drug addiction, or stress, but those challenges often exist alongside issues related to sleep, social connection, work, family relationships, nutrition, or daily structure.

Our holistic approach works in conjunction with therapy, psychiatry, recovery coaching, and other clinical services to help individuals build a stronger foundation for lasting wellbeing.

The Holistic Practices We Incorporate

Holistic care means looking at the many factors that influence mental health and recovery. While therapy is often an important part of treatment, lasting change is often supported by a combination of healthy routines, meaningful relationships, physical wellbeing, medical care, and practical life skills.

Our holistic approach seeks to address the broader context of a person’s life while remaining grounded in evidence-based treatment.

Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness practices help individuals become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without immediately reacting to them. These skills can improve emotional regulation, reduce stress, and support recovery from both mental health and substance use challenges.

Physical Wellness

Exercise, movement, and physical activity can play an important role in supporting mental health and recovery. Physical wellness may help improve mood, reduce stress, increase energy, and support overall wellbeing.

Psychiatry and Medication Management

For some individuals, medication can be an important component of treatment and recovery. Our psychiatric providers work closely with clients to evaluate symptoms, discuss treatment options, and develop medication plans when appropriate. Medication management is integrated with therapy and other services to support a coordinated, whole-person approach to care.

Nutrition and Healthy Living

What we eat can influence how we feel. While nutrition is not a replacement for treatment, developing healthy eating habits can support physical health, energy levels, and emotional wellbeing.

Stress Management

Chronic stress can affect mental health, relationships, decision-making, and recovery. We help individuals identify sources of stress and develop practical tools to manage life’s challenges more effectively.

Relationship and Community Building

Strong social connections are often associated with better mental health outcomes. Holistic care recognizes the importance of building healthy relationships, developing communication skills, and creating supportive communities.

Purpose and Meaning

Many people in recovery find themselves asking larger questions about identity, goals, values, and purpose. Holistic therapy creates space to reflect on these questions and identify meaningful directions for growth.

Recovery Coaching and Life Skills Development

Recovery often involves more than avoiding substances or managing symptoms. It may include building routines, improving accountability, strengthening independent living skills, and creating a life that supports long-term wellbeing.

How Holistic Care Supports Addiction and Mental Health Recovery

In the same way that addiction isn’t the result of one single factor; recovery is rarely influenced by a single factor. Someone may gain insight during therapy sessions but continue to struggle with poor sleep, chronic stress, social isolation, or a lack of daily structure.

Holistic care helps address these broader areas of life that can either support or undermine recovery. By paying attention to multiple aspects of wellbeing, individuals can develop a more sustainable foundation for long-term success.

This approach can be particularly valuable for people navigating:

Substance use disorders
Anxiety disorders
Depression
Trauma-related concerns
Stress and burnout
Life transitions
Co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges

Can you get into recovery without taking a holistic approach? Sure, but it will be more difficult and there’s no reason to make a difficult process even more difficult.

Holistic Care Combined with Traditional Therapy

Holistic therapy is often most effective when paired with traditional therapeutic services.

While holistic approaches may focus on areas such as lifestyle habits, stress management, physical wellness, and relationships, traditional therapy provides structured clinical support for addressing emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges.

Together, these approaches allow individuals to work on both symptom reduction and broader life improvement.

Depending on an individual’s needs, holistic care may be combined with:

The goal of combining a holistic approach with traditional models of care is to help people build a life focused not only on sobriety, but also on long-term wellbeing and flourishing.

Holistic and Evidence-Based Care

We think holistic therapy complements evidence-based treatment rather than replacing it.

Our clinical team utilizes proven therapeutic approaches such as:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA)
Trauma-Informed Care

These therapies help individuals develop practical skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen motivation, and address underlying mental health concerns.

Holistic practices help support these goals by addressing additional factors that contribute to wellbeing and recovery.

We believe the strongest treatment plans often combine evidence-based clinical care with attention to the broader context of a person’s life.

Who Is Holistic Therapy a Good Fit For?

Holistic therapy can be a good fit for any individual. It is more of a guiding philosophy than “just another type of therapy”.

It is a philosophy that believes individuals have many different factors that influence their substance use and mental health.

It is an approach that seeks to address as many of these influences as possible to get the best outcomes.

Here is a practical example. If you are only able to sleep a few hours a night, the chances of you benefiting from just talk therapy are pretty slim. In this example, if you want to benefit from therapy, you’re going to need to find medications or other approaches that improve your sleep quality.

Holistic therapy may be a good fit for individuals who:

Want a whole-person approach to treatment
Are seeking support for both mental health and substance use concerns
Feel that stress, lifestyle habits, relationships, or environment are affecting their wellbeing
Want to develop healthier routines and coping skills
Are interested in combining traditional therapy with broader wellness practices
Want support building a sustainable recovery lifestyle

Holistic therapy can benefit people at many different stages of recovery and personal growth.

Insurance and Getting Started

We strive to make accessing care as simple as possible. As part of this emphasis, we are in-network with most major insurances.

Our admissions team can help verify insurance benefits, discuss available services, answer questions, and determine whether holistic therapy may be a good fit for your needs.

If additional services are recommended, we can also help coordinate care across our broader treatment programs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is holistic therapy?

Holistic therapy is an approach that considers the whole person, including emotional health, physical health, relationships, lifestyle habits, environment, and overall wellbeing.

Is holistic therapy evidence-based?

Many holistic practices are supported by research, particularly when used alongside evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.

Does holistic therapy replace traditional therapy?

No. At Green Hill, holistic therapy is designed to complement traditional therapy and other clinical services rather than replace them.

Can holistic therapy help with addiction recovery?

Yes. Holistic approaches can support recovery by addressing factors such as stress, relationships, physical wellness, daily structure, and overall quality of life.

Can holistic therapy help with anxiety and depression?

Many individuals find holistic approaches helpful for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress when combined with appropriate clinical treatment.

Does insurance cover holistic therapy?

Coverage varies depending on the specific services being provided and your insurance plan. Our team can help verify your benefits and discuss available options.

Start Holistic Therapy in Raleigh, NC

If you are looking for a more comprehensive approach to mental health and recovery, our team is here to help.

Contact Green Hill today to learn more about holistic therapy, verify insurance benefits, or schedule an assessment with one of our providers.