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Patrick P Pruitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, CADC, MAC, CRADC
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64082  (Online Only)
I specialize working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depressive issues, bipolar, as well as substance use disorders. I provide a judgment-free, supportive setting and aid the client in identifying their own inner strengths to help them find solutions to whatever difficulties they are experiencing. I want my clients to feel safe and valued. I provide quality services at a reasonable price on a virtual platform from the comfort and privacy of your own home. I am licensed to provide services in both Missouri and Kansas. I am also certified to provide substance use counseling throughout the United States.
I specialize working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depressive issues, bipolar, as well as substance use disorders. I provide a judgment-free, supportive setting and aid the client in identifying their own inner strengths to help them find solutions to whatever difficulties they are experiencing. I want my clients to feel safe and valued. I provide quality services at a reasonable price on a virtual platform from the comfort and privacy of your own home. I am licensed to provide services in both Missouri and Kansas. I am also certified to provide substance use counseling throughout the United States.
(816) 813-2134 View (816) 813-2134
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Nicholas JORDAN
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raymore, MO 64083
My areas of expertise are trauma and ptsd, chronic illness and physical disabilities, chronic pain, stress, substance use or addiction, and mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc.). I am a secular therapist and provide telehealth services throughout Missouri and in person services in Kansas City, MO. Additionally, I have experience in working on burnout, existential, identity, and career concerns. I also have extensive experience working with other helping or health professionals including other therapists, nurses, social workers, among a variety of other clinicians.
My areas of expertise are trauma and ptsd, chronic illness and physical disabilities, chronic pain, stress, substance use or addiction, and mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc.). I am a secular therapist and provide telehealth services throughout Missouri and in person services in Kansas City, MO. Additionally, I have experience in working on burnout, existential, identity, and career concerns. I also have extensive experience working with other helping or health professionals including other therapists, nurses, social workers, among a variety of other clinicians.
(816) 319-0784 View (816) 319-0784
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Sarah Evelyn West-Effland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCGC, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Belton, MO 64012
I have experience treating anxiety, trauma,depression, bipolar mood disorder, life adjustment, grief and loss, care-giving issues, self esteem, stress, postpartum depression, compulsive gambling, family members dealing with addiction, dual diagnosis, and anger management.
I believe that everyone has the potential to grow and learn. Friends and family are great support at times, but sometimes people can benefit from more. I often tell people therapy is a little bit like having a coach. It is someone to set goals with, someone to hold you accountable, someone to cheer you on and help you navigate the road map of life. It is my goal to help you get on the track that is best suited for you and your family, and come up with a plan to help you stay the course!
I have experience treating anxiety, trauma,depression, bipolar mood disorder, life adjustment, grief and loss, care-giving issues, self esteem, stress, postpartum depression, compulsive gambling, family members dealing with addiction, dual diagnosis, and anger management.
I believe that everyone has the potential to grow and learn. Friends and family are great support at times, but sometimes people can benefit from more. I often tell people therapy is a little bit like having a coach. It is someone to set goals with, someone to hold you accountable, someone to cheer you on and help you navigate the road map of life. It is my goal to help you get on the track that is best suited for you and your family, and come up with a plan to help you stay the course!
(816) 298-0430 View (816) 298-0430
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Courageous Living Counseling and Coaching Services
Pastoral Counselor, BA, ThM, DMFT
Verified Verified
Belton, MO 64012  (Online Only)
Thank you for clicking on my page. I have been where you are. Searching for the right therapist can be challenging, and I want to make this step easier for you by letting you know: this is about you! Let’s be honest, you are facing challenges that brought you here. Maybe you are having challenges in relationships or marriage, perhaps you are overwhelmed by grief, or you might be haunted by the effects of a traumatic past. Regardless of the challenge, the pain is real and you need help! It’s not about me. It’s about you and your journey towards rising beyond the pain, to shine your light and have healthy relationships.
Thank you for clicking on my page. I have been where you are. Searching for the right therapist can be challenging, and I want to make this step easier for you by letting you know: this is about you! Let’s be honest, you are facing challenges that brought you here. Maybe you are having challenges in relationships or marriage, perhaps you are overwhelmed by grief, or you might be haunted by the effects of a traumatic past. Regardless of the challenge, the pain is real and you need help! It’s not about me. It’s about you and your journey towards rising beyond the pain, to shine your light and have healthy relationships.
(816) 670-2893 View (816) 670-2893
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Kari E Harman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Harrisonville, MO 64701
I believe everyone deserves a counselor! I am here to help families and individuals with many different issues.
I believe everyone deserves a counselor! I am here to help families and individuals with many different issues.
(913) 399-2040 View (913) 399-2040
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Danielle Conforti
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisonville, MO 64701  (Online Only)
I am an LPC (MO) and LCPC (KS) who specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, military and first responder trauma, and LGBTQIA-related issues. Throughout my years as a clinician, I have learned that the best therapy is done when a positive connection and therapeutic trust can be built and maintained. I work to make therapy a safe place for clients to open up and feel supported and valued. Therapy can be intense and hard at times, I work to keep a positive balance between seriousness and humor. I am a person-centered therapist and I believe in encouraging and challenging my clients to grow.
I am an LPC (MO) and LCPC (KS) who specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, military and first responder trauma, and LGBTQIA-related issues. Throughout my years as a clinician, I have learned that the best therapy is done when a positive connection and therapeutic trust can be built and maintained. I work to make therapy a safe place for clients to open up and feel supported and valued. Therapy can be intense and hard at times, I work to keep a positive balance between seriousness and humor. I am a person-centered therapist and I believe in encouraging and challenging my clients to grow.
(816) 306-0937 View (816) 306-0937
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Melvin Baum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64082  (Online Only)
Hello, I am Mel Baum LPC, a therapist in Kansas City for 23 years. I look forward to meeting you and working together to help you find your way to healing and wholeness. Each person is unique I believe in working together in the way that results in the most comfortable experience and best outcome for you situation.
Hello, I am Mel Baum LPC, a therapist in Kansas City for 23 years. I look forward to meeting you and working together to help you find your way to healing and wholeness. Each person is unique I believe in working together in the way that results in the most comfortable experience and best outcome for you situation.
(816) 728-0541 View (816) 728-0541
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Adam May
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64082  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Not Taking New Clients. All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination." Those who are suffering from issues related to any major mental health or stress concerns; such as anxiety, CAN regain the direction they may have lost in their life. If you or your child feels lost, I am dedicated to ensure that the individual builds their life back to where it is meant to be. A quality life worth living is important. Do you want to make that effective change?
Not Taking New Clients. All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination." Those who are suffering from issues related to any major mental health or stress concerns; such as anxiety, CAN regain the direction they may have lost in their life. If you or your child feels lost, I am dedicated to ensure that the individual builds their life back to where it is meant to be. A quality life worth living is important. Do you want to make that effective change?
(720) 650-1047 View (720) 650-1047
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Fred Mayfield
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64082
I am grateful to have been a part of helping so many individuals, couples, and blending families resolve their issues over the past 35 years. While the experience has honed my therapy skills, each new person or relationship is unique and requires exploring solutions that fit their individual personality.
I am grateful to have been a part of helping so many individuals, couples, and blending families resolve their issues over the past 35 years. While the experience has honed my therapy skills, each new person or relationship is unique and requires exploring solutions that fit their individual personality.
(913) 667-7149 View (913) 667-7149

Online Therapists

Photo of Stella J Fernandez - Focused Concentration-KC Wellness Dr. Fernandez, PsyD, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Focused Concentration-KC Wellness Dr. Fernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64111
OFFERING REDUCED FEE (PHONE OR VIDEO) TO ALL FIRST RESPONDERS AFFECTED BY COVID-19. I hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and treat a variety of emotional issues for adults and couples. I provide diagnostic testing and treatment of ADHD, mood disorders, and substance abuse/addiction issues. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Therapy for depression, anxiety, family conflict and overall addiction/impulse control. Bilingual Spanish-English.
OFFERING REDUCED FEE (PHONE OR VIDEO) TO ALL FIRST RESPONDERS AFFECTED BY COVID-19. I hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and treat a variety of emotional issues for adults and couples. I provide diagnostic testing and treatment of ADHD, mood disorders, and substance abuse/addiction issues. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Therapy for depression, anxiety, family conflict and overall addiction/impulse control. Bilingual Spanish-English.
(816) 974-0601 View (816) 974-0601
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Darla Belflower
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, LAC, CRAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Independence, MO 64052  (Online Only)
Licensed in both Missouri and Kansas, I have over 30 years of experience working with people who have substance use disorder, trauma, and most behavioral health disorders. We all strive for wellness, but sometimes, events, circumstances, or behaviors get in the way of achieving that for ourselves. By actively listening and understanding your challenges, we will collaborate to set goals you want to work on. We will also create a path for you to reach those goals. Reach out to see if I am a good fit to guide you on your journey to wellness.
Licensed in both Missouri and Kansas, I have over 30 years of experience working with people who have substance use disorder, trauma, and most behavioral health disorders. We all strive for wellness, but sometimes, events, circumstances, or behaviors get in the way of achieving that for ourselves. By actively listening and understanding your challenges, we will collaborate to set goals you want to work on. We will also create a path for you to reach those goals. Reach out to see if I am a good fit to guide you on your journey to wellness.
(816) 675-5250 View (816) 675-5250
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Beverly Kay Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64111
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome! My name is Beverly Riley, LCSW, LSCSW and I specialize in guiding individuals through the challenging yet rewarding journey of self-discovery and emotional healing. If you're grappling with issues like trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or addiction, you're not alone. It takes immense courage to seek help, and I'm here to offer you a compassionate and experienced therapeutic setting to explore, heal, and grow.
Hello and welcome! My name is Beverly Riley, LCSW, LSCSW and I specialize in guiding individuals through the challenging yet rewarding journey of self-discovery and emotional healing. If you're grappling with issues like trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or addiction, you're not alone. It takes immense courage to seek help, and I'm here to offer you a compassionate and experienced therapeutic setting to explore, heal, and grow.
(816) 542-3948 View (816) 542-3948
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Kristen Siler-Kline
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Kristen has extensive experience working with individuals with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, relationship issues and substance use.  She meets individuals wherever they are at on life's journey and works to empower them as the experts in their own lives.  Kristen offers a safe, non-judgmental and warm environment in which to spark healing and relief from current struggles.  She uses a validating and empathetic approach, and would be honored to walk with you on your journey.
Kristen has extensive experience working with individuals with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, relationship issues and substance use.  She meets individuals wherever they are at on life's journey and works to empower them as the experts in their own lives.  Kristen offers a safe, non-judgmental and warm environment in which to spark healing and relief from current struggles.  She uses a validating and empathetic approach, and would be honored to walk with you on your journey.
(816) 319-0725 View (816) 319-0725
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Adam Lynch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64153
I have taught state-credentialed classes on substance abuse.
The heart and soul of how I help others is as a counselor who meets clients where they are in life, relationships, struggles, and so on - with the goal of gaining your trust and helping move you through discouraging and challenging circumstances, while sharing in God's reality for your life. I believe in the value of working through personal problems and issues in the context of stronger relationships. I will help you with this on a personal level, and in the process of restoring health and relationships with whomever you are intending to build this restored relationship with.
I have taught state-credentialed classes on substance abuse.
The heart and soul of how I help others is as a counselor who meets clients where they are in life, relationships, struggles, and so on - with the goal of gaining your trust and helping move you through discouraging and challenging circumstances, while sharing in God's reality for your life. I believe in the value of working through personal problems and issues in the context of stronger relationships. I will help you with this on a personal level, and in the process of restoring health and relationships with whomever you are intending to build this restored relationship with.
(816) 307-3814 View (816) 307-3814
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Kathryn Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64114
I have a back ground working in addiction treatment centers and I work with clients needing assistance with general mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress reduction, grief, healthy communication skills and conflict resolution.
I have been in practice 18 years and continue to feel privileged and look forward to meeting with and talking to my clients daily! I love learning about and connecting with the people I work with an I'm enthusiastic in my approach to therapy. I have a background in working with clients with substance use issues and also work extensively with families and loved ones affected by substance use. I also help clients with issues like depression, anxiety, grief and stress. I use mindfulness, meditation, solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and ACT among others to help clients change their internal dialogs.
I have a back ground working in addiction treatment centers and I work with clients needing assistance with general mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress reduction, grief, healthy communication skills and conflict resolution.
I have been in practice 18 years and continue to feel privileged and look forward to meeting with and talking to my clients daily! I love learning about and connecting with the people I work with an I'm enthusiastic in my approach to therapy. I have a background in working with clients with substance use issues and also work extensively with families and loved ones affected by substance use. I also help clients with issues like depression, anxiety, grief and stress. I use mindfulness, meditation, solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and ACT among others to help clients change their internal dialogs.
(913) 325-4625 View (913) 325-4625
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Brian P Heydon
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, CIT
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64114
I specialize in Imago Relationship Therapy as well as crisis intervention, addiction, mood disorders, sexuality issues, child/adolescent problems, and adjustment issues among high-functioning professionals.
Finding the right counselor may be one of the most important decisions you can make in seeking a better life. As my client, you will be provided a therapeutic relationship that is non-threatening, challenging, empowering, and ultimately life changing. You will find that your pain, which is actually healing trying to happen, will be lessened and most likely alleviated, your feelings and experiences are valid, and that you can make positive changes to improve your life and relationships. I'm a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and specialize in relationships - between couples, parents and children, friends - any human relationship
I specialize in Imago Relationship Therapy as well as crisis intervention, addiction, mood disorders, sexuality issues, child/adolescent problems, and adjustment issues among high-functioning professionals.
Finding the right counselor may be one of the most important decisions you can make in seeking a better life. As my client, you will be provided a therapeutic relationship that is non-threatening, challenging, empowering, and ultimately life changing. You will find that your pain, which is actually healing trying to happen, will be lessened and most likely alleviated, your feelings and experiences are valid, and that you can make positive changes to improve your life and relationships. I'm a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and specialize in relationships - between couples, parents and children, friends - any human relationship
(816) 659-3196 View (816) 659-3196
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Craig Mcandrew
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64112
I also specialize in issues such as Substance abuse and PTSD.
Yes I have availability. No, I'm not in network with insurance. Your out of network benefits may cover. I'm very easy to talk to. Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you overwhelmed? Do you have a sense of doom? Have friends and/or family commented on the amount of alcohol or drugs you can take? If so, you may benefit from seeing me. Since 1996, I have worked extensively with people struggling with Substance Use Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief. I also take a secular approach to those who have experienced religious trauma. If you have struggled with any of these issues, I can definitely help.
I also specialize in issues such as Substance abuse and PTSD.
Yes I have availability. No, I'm not in network with insurance. Your out of network benefits may cover. I'm very easy to talk to. Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you overwhelmed? Do you have a sense of doom? Have friends and/or family commented on the amount of alcohol or drugs you can take? If so, you may benefit from seeing me. Since 1996, I have worked extensively with people struggling with Substance Use Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief. I also take a secular approach to those who have experienced religious trauma. If you have struggled with any of these issues, I can definitely help.
(816) 727-7769 View (816) 727-7769
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Nancy Jenkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CIT
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64063
I can help by listening and providing support, insights, guidance, and skills to help you meet any challenges you may face: family, relationship, or job issues; anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, PTSD, chronic illness, or divorce.
I greet you with acceptance and an open heart. Life can throw surprises or maybe you've hit a roadblock and realize something has to change? Counseling provides a safe and confidential space to share worry, fear, sadness, anger, hopes and dreams, and then learn tools to deal with any challenge in your life. Call me now if you seek a path to the happy and serene life you deserve.
I can help by listening and providing support, insights, guidance, and skills to help you meet any challenges you may face: family, relationship, or job issues; anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, PTSD, chronic illness, or divorce.
I greet you with acceptance and an open heart. Life can throw surprises or maybe you've hit a roadblock and realize something has to change? Counseling provides a safe and confidential space to share worry, fear, sadness, anger, hopes and dreams, and then learn tools to deal with any challenge in your life. Call me now if you seek a path to the happy and serene life you deserve.
(816) 727-3602 View (816) 727-3602
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Tara Yardley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS
Verified Verified
Blue Springs, MO 64015
I have helped indivduals with behavioral concerns, emotion regulation, anger management, substance use and helping families learn effective communication skills and developing healthy boundaries.
Do you wonder if what you are feeling is normal? Are you having relationship concerns or feeling depressed? Are you irritable or unsure of what is going on in your life? Does your child struggle with emotion regulation or behavioral concerns? Maybe you are considering a major life change? I am here to provide you with the support and confidence you need to cope. Have you recently started questioning your life experiences, dealing with a lost loved one or need support for your child. Through counseling we can identify what you are feeling, how to deal with stress, what are healthy relationships and effective ways to cope with life.
I have helped indivduals with behavioral concerns, emotion regulation, anger management, substance use and helping families learn effective communication skills and developing healthy boundaries.
Do you wonder if what you are feeling is normal? Are you having relationship concerns or feeling depressed? Are you irritable or unsure of what is going on in your life? Does your child struggle with emotion regulation or behavioral concerns? Maybe you are considering a major life change? I am here to provide you with the support and confidence you need to cope. Have you recently started questioning your life experiences, dealing with a lost loved one or need support for your child. Through counseling we can identify what you are feeling, how to deal with stress, what are healthy relationships and effective ways to cope with life.
(816) 839-9423 View (816) 839-9423
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Gilda C Iancu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64127  (Online Only)
Hi . I am Gilda and I am excited that you found me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I love working with people with a trauma history. In my work I utilize art, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy or narrative therapy to help you break from trauma bondage and addiction behaviors. Many times I find the Light and the Truth through play. When the inner child is hurt, feelings of rejection, abandonment, humiliation, betrayal and injustice keep you stuck in experiences of abuse. By living in the present you take your power back and respond to real situations rather than reacting to triggers of past experiences.
Hi . I am Gilda and I am excited that you found me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I love working with people with a trauma history. In my work I utilize art, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy or narrative therapy to help you break from trauma bondage and addiction behaviors. Many times I find the Light and the Truth through play. When the inner child is hurt, feelings of rejection, abandonment, humiliation, betrayal and injustice keep you stuck in experiences of abuse. By living in the present you take your power back and respond to real situations rather than reacting to triggers of past experiences.
(816) 583-3086 View (816) 583-3086
Addiction Therapists

What is the best therapy for addiction?

Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?

The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.