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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a well-established, evidence-based modality for stimulant use disorders. It teaches clients to analyze the chain of events (triggers, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, consequences), identify high-risk situations, and deploy coping strategies—urge surfing, stimulus control, refusal skills, alternative reinforcement, and problem-solving. Behavioral rehearsal and homework consolidate skills in real contexts. Supportive listening (Option A) can enhance rapport but is insufficient alone for durable behavior change. Hypnotherapy (Option C) lacks robust, consistent evidence as a stand-alone for stimulant SUD. Confrontational counseling (Option D) can elicit shame and resistance, reducing engagement and self-efficacy. Integrating contingency management (where available) further boosts outcomes by reinforcing abstinence or treatment adherence. Referral to mutual-help or peer recovery supports can add social reinforcement. Measurement-based care (e.g., craving ratings, attendance tracking) helps tailor intensity and identify when to step up care or coordinate with medical/psychiatric providers.