Intervention Therapists in Brea, CA

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Irene K Luu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
Welcome to my safe and nurturing private practice! I have dedicated the last 28 years working in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience working with individuals who suffer with emotionally disturbed thoughts and strive to create a supportively safe environment for this healing process. My background as a Mental Health Counselor provides me with an integrative and holistic approach working with individuals, couples and families. My psychotherapy sessions focus on working with individual’s potential strengths to help them move beyond any concerns they may have.
Welcome to my safe and nurturing private practice! I have dedicated the last 28 years working in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience working with individuals who suffer with emotionally disturbed thoughts and strive to create a supportively safe environment for this healing process. My background as a Mental Health Counselor provides me with an integrative and holistic approach working with individuals, couples and families. My psychotherapy sessions focus on working with individual’s potential strengths to help them move beyond any concerns they may have.
(657) 221-1227 View (657) 221-1227
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Elsa Valdes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
I am deeply passionate about helping others find relief from the pain and confusion life brings. I am also driven to find the answers you need and so after your first visit, you will see a real difference and finally experience hope for the first time, in a long time! I am compassionate, understanding and non-judgmental. You will feel comfortable and at ease after our first visit. I am trained in reading Brain SPECT scans and work closely with the Amen Clinics as a Brain Health Coach. If you are interested in understanding more about that process, or to simply ask questions about therapy, do not hesitate to call for a free consult.
I am deeply passionate about helping others find relief from the pain and confusion life brings. I am also driven to find the answers you need and so after your first visit, you will see a real difference and finally experience hope for the first time, in a long time! I am compassionate, understanding and non-judgmental. You will feel comfortable and at ease after our first visit. I am trained in reading Brain SPECT scans and work closely with the Amen Clinics as a Brain Health Coach. If you are interested in understanding more about that process, or to simply ask questions about therapy, do not hesitate to call for a free consult.
(714) 970-4512 View (714) 970-4512
Photo of Nicole Louise Payne - Clear Mind Counseling Nicole Payne, LMFT, LMFT, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist
Clear Mind Counseling Nicole Payne, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, children, and couples. Parenting is not an easy road to navigate. I am effective in helping parents learn new skills to help them manage behavioral concerns with children and teens; as well as teaching new strategies to children and teens to help improve cohesiveness within the family system. Traumatic events can feel paralyzing. I am passionate in working through trauma to help an individual to find their inner strength, and happiness again.
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, children, and couples. Parenting is not an easy road to navigate. I am effective in helping parents learn new skills to help them manage behavioral concerns with children and teens; as well as teaching new strategies to children and teens to help improve cohesiveness within the family system. Traumatic events can feel paralyzing. I am passionate in working through trauma to help an individual to find their inner strength, and happiness again.
(562) 383-0493 View (562) 383-0493
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Rhonda L Mason
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821  (Online Only)
Welcome to the next fulfilling chapter in your life! I understand we all want to be happy, healthy, have emotionally satisfyng relationships, and live prosperous lives! My approach to helping people is mulitfacted. Through providing a safe, collaborative, and supportive environement I help people understand and change their perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors within the context of their family of origin and current realtionships. I understand people having the courage and taking the time to invest in their personal growth and development expect results. I work tenaciously to meet their expectations and treatment goals!
Welcome to the next fulfilling chapter in your life! I understand we all want to be happy, healthy, have emotionally satisfyng relationships, and live prosperous lives! My approach to helping people is mulitfacted. Through providing a safe, collaborative, and supportive environement I help people understand and change their perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors within the context of their family of origin and current realtionships. I understand people having the courage and taking the time to invest in their personal growth and development expect results. I work tenaciously to meet their expectations and treatment goals!
(714) 752-3968 View (714) 752-3968
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(714) 477-7385 View (714) 477-7385
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Latrice Bradley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
Hi, I'm Latrice Bradley a licensed clinician in California. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma using some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but mostly EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) techniques to help my clients to have a better quality of life. I work with adult clients who may be struggling with various forms of trauma, depression, anxiety, stress/life transition concerns, matters of race relations, those with criminal justice interaction, challenges with parenting, and relationship issues.
Hi, I'm Latrice Bradley a licensed clinician in California. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma using some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but mostly EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) techniques to help my clients to have a better quality of life. I work with adult clients who may be struggling with various forms of trauma, depression, anxiety, stress/life transition concerns, matters of race relations, those with criminal justice interaction, challenges with parenting, and relationship issues.
(415) 891-6191 View (415) 891-6191
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Nadia Lutfi-Orozco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
Therapy will put you back in touch with powerful emotions and help you find balance. You have a range of emotions and can feel love, joy, and elation but also equally experience deep grief or rage filled jealousy. Therapy can help establish solid foundations that will support you. We will use your inner power to advance you to the next highest version of yourself. You are filled with the power to heal and transform yourself. Claim your power and stand in the shoes of your most positive self, your whole self, who you are deep down.
Therapy will put you back in touch with powerful emotions and help you find balance. You have a range of emotions and can feel love, joy, and elation but also equally experience deep grief or rage filled jealousy. Therapy can help establish solid foundations that will support you. We will use your inner power to advance you to the next highest version of yourself. You are filled with the power to heal and transform yourself. Claim your power and stand in the shoes of your most positive self, your whole self, who you are deep down.
(562) 372-8860 View (562) 372-8860
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Myung J Choi
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
I have helped clients address hardships in marriage and divorce issues as well as ongoing individual and couple problems. I do premarital counseling. I treat children and adolescents' defiant attitude, poor social skills, short attention, and school adjustment problems. Parenting issues can well be addressed through parenting education and behavioral modifications. As a bilingual Korean American therapist, I help families with conflict due to language and cultural barriers resulting from inter-generational differences between parents and children as well as inter-racially married couple problems. Adults and children, who have suffered with I also address depression, anxiety, PTSD, Panic attack problems with children and adults.
I have helped clients address hardships in marriage and divorce issues as well as ongoing individual and couple problems. I do premarital counseling. I treat children and adolescents' defiant attitude, poor social skills, short attention, and school adjustment problems. Parenting issues can well be addressed through parenting education and behavioral modifications. As a bilingual Korean American therapist, I help families with conflict due to language and cultural barriers resulting from inter-generational differences between parents and children as well as inter-racially married couple problems. Adults and children, who have suffered with I also address depression, anxiety, PTSD, Panic attack problems with children and adults.
(714) 676-8929 View (714) 676-8929
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Valerie Foster-Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, DAAETS, BCETS, CEMDR
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821  (Online Only)
Congratulations for having the courage to take the first step toward your healing, transcendence and transformation! Sometimes life isn't fair, or its confusing, or worse, hurtful and traumatizing. Whether the source of your distress originates from early experiences, heredity influences or traumatic events, it can set in motion patterns to which one can be blind but painfully affected. I would be honored to coach, guide, educate and accompany you on your healing path as you identify the sources of distress, process through traumatic experiences or strategize and implement more effective ways of being.
Congratulations for having the courage to take the first step toward your healing, transcendence and transformation! Sometimes life isn't fair, or its confusing, or worse, hurtful and traumatizing. Whether the source of your distress originates from early experiences, heredity influences or traumatic events, it can set in motion patterns to which one can be blind but painfully affected. I would be honored to coach, guide, educate and accompany you on your healing path as you identify the sources of distress, process through traumatic experiences or strategize and implement more effective ways of being.
(714) 705-6890 View (714) 705-6890
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Varsha Panjabi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92621
Therapy can be an emotionally painful and difficult process, but also an empowering and rewarding investment towards emotional healing, interpersonal growth and healthy relationships. You have already started this journey by recognizing and asking for professional help. This shows courage, motivation and desire to change. Having a positive experience starts with a trusting connection with a therapist in a safe, neutral and supportive environment. In my practice, I focus on strengths and solutions to help clients gain insight about their current dysfunctional patterns and develop behavioral action plans to make positive changes.
Therapy can be an emotionally painful and difficult process, but also an empowering and rewarding investment towards emotional healing, interpersonal growth and healthy relationships. You have already started this journey by recognizing and asking for professional help. This shows courage, motivation and desire to change. Having a positive experience starts with a trusting connection with a therapist in a safe, neutral and supportive environment. In my practice, I focus on strengths and solutions to help clients gain insight about their current dysfunctional patterns and develop behavioral action plans to make positive changes.
(714) 790-9972 View (714) 790-9972
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Sofia Celestina Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92621
Do you feel overwhelmed with daily stressors, relationships, or your job? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults to improve relationships, overcome crises, and provide new paths to achieving a healthier life balance. As a warm, non-judgmental, and experienced therapist, I can help you navigate through difficult challenges using your own strengths plus new tools that will help you find balance and peace of mind.
Do you feel overwhelmed with daily stressors, relationships, or your job? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults to improve relationships, overcome crises, and provide new paths to achieving a healthier life balance. As a warm, non-judgmental, and experienced therapist, I can help you navigate through difficult challenges using your own strengths plus new tools that will help you find balance and peace of mind.
(657) 301-3150 View (657) 301-3150
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Lucia Fernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PPSC
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92823  (Online Only)
Life can be very difficult and is often accompanied by many challenges. The feelings accompanied by these challenging times can be felt very intensely often hindering us in other aspects of our life. By exploring the challenges together, I want to help you find ways to tackle them and guide you towards a path of enjoying life and experiencing joy. I want to help you explore difficult times and find meaning in life, to empower you, and feel a sense of control that you might be yearning for. I want to help you move in a positive direction to feel worthy of the life you deserve.
Life can be very difficult and is often accompanied by many challenges. The feelings accompanied by these challenging times can be felt very intensely often hindering us in other aspects of our life. By exploring the challenges together, I want to help you find ways to tackle them and guide you towards a path of enjoying life and experiencing joy. I want to help you explore difficult times and find meaning in life, to empower you, and feel a sense of control that you might be yearning for. I want to help you move in a positive direction to feel worthy of the life you deserve.
(626) 602-1501 View (626) 602-1501
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Boyoung Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
Not accepting new clients
심리상담치료를 받는다는 것이 한국 문화에서는 편안하거나 보편화 된 것은 아닐겁니다. 하지만, 내 자신이나, 가족, 나의 자녀, 혹은 나의 친구나 동료가 스트레스, 인간관계, 아이들 훈육문제, 혹은 가족이나 부부관계의 문제로 괴로와하고 있다면, 심리상담치료를 받을 수 있게 도와주세요. 삶이 생각보다, 지금보다는 훨씬 덜 힘들어 지는 순간을 맞이할 수 있을 것이라 믿습니다. 심리상담치료사와의 신뢰와 서로 이해할 수 있는 인간관계가 심리상담치료의 바탕이 되기 때문에 첫 세션을 통해, 저와 상담치료를 계속할 지 아니면 더 맞는 상담치료사를 찾을지, 본인의 문제가 어느정도 심각성을 가지고 있는지, 상담 치료 기간, 치료 방향에 대해 함께 고민하는 시간을 가지시고 상담치료 여부를 결정하시기 바랍니다. 전화나 이메일로 세션 시간을 예약해 주세요. 예약된 세션만 가능합니다. 첫번째 세션은 비용을 받지 않고 제공됩니다.
심리상담치료를 받는다는 것이 한국 문화에서는 편안하거나 보편화 된 것은 아닐겁니다. 하지만, 내 자신이나, 가족, 나의 자녀, 혹은 나의 친구나 동료가 스트레스, 인간관계, 아이들 훈육문제, 혹은 가족이나 부부관계의 문제로 괴로와하고 있다면, 심리상담치료를 받을 수 있게 도와주세요. 삶이 생각보다, 지금보다는 훨씬 덜 힘들어 지는 순간을 맞이할 수 있을 것이라 믿습니다. 심리상담치료사와의 신뢰와 서로 이해할 수 있는 인간관계가 심리상담치료의 바탕이 되기 때문에 첫 세션을 통해, 저와 상담치료를 계속할 지 아니면 더 맞는 상담치료사를 찾을지, 본인의 문제가 어느정도 심각성을 가지고 있는지, 상담 치료 기간, 치료 방향에 대해 함께 고민하는 시간을 가지시고 상담치료 여부를 결정하시기 바랍니다. 전화나 이메일로 세션 시간을 예약해 주세요. 예약된 세션만 가능합니다. 첫번째 세션은 비용을 받지 않고 제공됩니다.
(657) 213-2155 View (657) 213-2155

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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92831
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(714) 735-0379 View (714) 735-0379
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92831
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(951) 309-9334 View (951) 309-9334
Photo of Dean Leav - Men's Issues - Dr. Dean, PsyD, QME, Author, Psychologist
Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92831
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(949) 666-4101 View (949) 666-4101
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Omyda Hernandez
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92831
My name is Dr. Omyda Hernandez, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist seeing clients statewide via TeleHealth. I help clients navigate issues around ethnic/racial identity, biculturalism, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also specialize in evaluation and treatment of ADHD for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with bright, motivated clients who are professionally driven. I bring a social and racial justice lens to therapy, exploring the impact of immigration, ethnic/racial identity, or cultural issues that impact personal and professional life.
My name is Dr. Omyda Hernandez, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist seeing clients statewide via TeleHealth. I help clients navigate issues around ethnic/racial identity, biculturalism, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also specialize in evaluation and treatment of ADHD for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with bright, motivated clients who are professionally driven. I bring a social and racial justice lens to therapy, exploring the impact of immigration, ethnic/racial identity, or cultural issues that impact personal and professional life.
(714) 909-1429 View (714) 909-1429
Photo of Dean Leav - Men's Issues - Dr. Dean, PsyD, QME, Author, Psychologist
Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92831
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(424) 286-7538 View (424) 286-7538
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Dr. Reema Takla
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Placentia, CA 92870
I am here to help you change your life! I provide an empathetic, non-judgemental and caring therapeutic approach. My goal is to help you reduce symptoms and gain positive change. Are you feeling anxious, sad, lonely, and struggle with loss of motivation? Are you having boundary issues, relationship issues, work problems, gender identity, culture issues, and/or immigration struggles. I am passionate about working with my clients to meet their goals. Every case is unique and requires a special therapeutic approach. I tailor my approach to your specific needs.
I am here to help you change your life! I provide an empathetic, non-judgemental and caring therapeutic approach. My goal is to help you reduce symptoms and gain positive change. Are you feeling anxious, sad, lonely, and struggle with loss of motivation? Are you having boundary issues, relationship issues, work problems, gender identity, culture issues, and/or immigration struggles. I am passionate about working with my clients to meet their goals. Every case is unique and requires a special therapeutic approach. I tailor my approach to your specific needs.
(909) 572-8086 View (909) 572-8086
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Denny Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Placentia, CA 92670
Are you feeling unfulfilled in your relationships, choices, and just life? Those who feel detached from those around them often believe they're a burden and bring no value to those around them. If any of that resonated with you, you may feel disconnected from different areas of your life, such as work, relationships, family and interests. Many individuals go through life never feeling like they belong, lack fulfillment, joy, and a sense of identity. You're here looking to finally put yourself first, to find a sense of satisfaction in your life, and I'd love to be part of that journey, so you no longer feel alone.
Are you feeling unfulfilled in your relationships, choices, and just life? Those who feel detached from those around them often believe they're a burden and bring no value to those around them. If any of that resonated with you, you may feel disconnected from different areas of your life, such as work, relationships, family and interests. Many individuals go through life never feeling like they belong, lack fulfillment, joy, and a sense of identity. You're here looking to finally put yourself first, to find a sense of satisfaction in your life, and I'd love to be part of that journey, so you no longer feel alone.
(657) 256-5983 View (657) 256-5983
Intervention Therapists

How does an intervention work?

An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behavior and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behavior has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.

How effective are interventions?

There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.

What are the limitations of interventions?

While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.

Are there alternatives to interventions?

Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.