For me, they were different points in sobriety where different strategies were used. They went in this order. While I have a long way to go, I'm miles and miles away from the woman I was five years ago when I first got sober. Here's my therapeutic history:

1.) Alcoholics Anonymous (first three years)
2.) CBT therapy with an emphasis on cognitive thought distortions for a year (4th year sober)
3.) ACT Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (currently in therapy for and love it)

When I first got sober AA was the way. It kept me busy and the peer support and 12 Steps were vital. After three years, it was time for me to explore cognitive therapy routes.