4. Behavioral Therapy
Many people that can overcome the physical addition of nicotine cannot quit smoking because of various mental factors. These include a lack of confidence in their ability to quit or the fear that they will not be able to handle the stress of everyday life without cigarettes. Behavioral therapy involves working with a therapist to identify these negative feelings and increase self-confidence by teaching the smoker coping skills for when they crave cigarettes.
Most people going through behavioral therapy need about 16 sessions with a therapist. A study noted that 45% of those undergoing behavioral therapy were still smoke-free after 20 weeks.
