Published on: 2026-09-12 | Written by: Dr. Reem Abdel-Fattah, Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Reem Abdel Fattah explains that addiction treatment and psychological rehabilitation require addressing the psychological and behavioral aspects associated with the condition, as rehabilitation is not limited to one aspect, but rather focuses on understanding the nature of the difficulties a person is experiencing and providing appropriate psychological support, while using various therapeutic approaches to help address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may be related to addiction, with the appropriate therapeutic approach varying from one case to another according to the nature of the disorders and the psychological needs of each individual.
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The Importance of Psychological Rehabilitation in Addiction Treatment
Dr. Reem Abdel Fattah emphasizes that psychological rehabilitation is an important aspect of dealing with addiction cases, as it focuses on the psychological and behavioral difficulties that may be associated with the condition and helps provide specialized support and address different thoughts and emotions that require understanding and follow-up, while psychotherapy can also help a person deal more effectively with difficulties that may affect daily life, relationships, and different interactions.
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The Role of Psychotherapy in Addiction Cases
Dr. Reem Abdel Fattah uses clinical psychotherapy when dealing with addiction cases, along with several therapeutic approaches that can be used according to the nature of each case, as psychotherapy focuses on understanding different thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns and addressing them through an appropriate therapeutic approach, while psychological rehabilitation can also help address some of the difficulties that may accompany the treatment journey and require specialized psychological support and follow-up.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Addiction Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the therapeutic approaches that can be used as part of psychological treatment for different cases, as it focuses on understanding the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and helps address thought and behavioral patterns associated with psychological difficulties, while it can be incorporated into a psychological rehabilitation plan according to the nature and needs of each case, with a focus on the aspects that require specialized therapeutic intervention.
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Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy is one of the therapeutic approaches used to address certain psychological and cognitive patterns, as it focuses on understanding schemas and patterns that influence the way a person thinks, feels, and responds to different situations, and it can be incorporated into a comprehensive therapeutic plan when appropriate for the nature of the case and its psychological needs.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is one of the therapeutic approaches that can be used as part of psychotherapy, as it focuses on dealing with different thoughts and emotions in a way that helps a person understand their psychological experience and cope with it, with the use of this approach determined according to the assessment of the case and its therapeutic needs.
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Transactional Analysis (TA) in Psychotherapy
Transactional Analysis (TA) is one of the therapeutic approaches that can be used in psychotherapy, as it focuses on understanding patterns of interaction, communication, and different interpersonal relationships, and it can be used to address certain psychological and behavioral aspects as part of a therapeutic plan that suits the nature of the case, alongside other therapeutic approaches that may be appropriate for the individual.
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Treatment of Psychological Disorders Associated with Addiction
Dr. Reem Abdel Fattah also specializes in treating psychological disorders, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders, in addition to psychological rehabilitation for addiction, so the therapeutic approach can focus on different psychological aspects that require assessment and understanding, especially when psychological difficulties overlap with rehabilitation needs, with the appropriate therapeutic approach being determined according to the nature of the case, its symptoms, and its needs.
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The Importance of Choosing the Appropriate Therapeutic Approach
Choosing the appropriate therapeutic approach is an important step in psychotherapy and rehabilitation because cases differ in their nature, symptoms, and the aspects that require support, so more than one therapeutic approach may be used according to the needs of the case, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Transactional Analysis (TA), among the therapeutic approaches used by Dr. Reem Abdel Fattah.
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Psychological Support and Rehabilitation During Treatment
Psychological rehabilitation requires attention to the different aspects that affect a person, whether related to thoughts, emotions, behaviors, or ways of dealing with situations and relationships, and specialized psychotherapy helps in understanding these aspects and addressing them in an organized manner, while taking into consideration the nature of each case and the needs that may arise throughout the treatment and rehabilitation process.
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