Intervention Therapists in Encinitas, CA
**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how your feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.
**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how your feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.
Jessica Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
Waitlist for new clients
I am is a Licensed Clinical Social worker currently working with Clayton Counseling Inc. Previously I had been working as a clinical social work mostly in the hospital setting which allowed me to be exposed to many different behavioral health challenges. I feel strongly that all people have everything they need to heal themselves, but guidance and support can be important when life stressors, loss, traumatic experiences, and biological predisposition throw someone off track.
I am is a Licensed Clinical Social worker currently working with Clayton Counseling Inc. Previously I had been working as a clinical social work mostly in the hospital setting which allowed me to be exposed to many different behavioral health challenges. I feel strongly that all people have everything they need to heal themselves, but guidance and support can be important when life stressors, loss, traumatic experiences, and biological predisposition throw someone off track.
We all have a story to tell. Our lives are full of hopes and dreams, fears and struggles. No matter if the client in front of me is a twenty year old struggling with their gender or sexual identity, a couple in their 40's experiencing mismatched desire, or a 60 year old with sexual dysfunction concerns, we all need someone to listen and support us. I consider myself to be an empathetic therapist. I want to support my client as best as I can. I also know that it isn't easy to go to therapy and I want to be someone who starts with where the client is at, but also know that I can be direct at times if needed, and softer at other times.
We all have a story to tell. Our lives are full of hopes and dreams, fears and struggles. No matter if the client in front of me is a twenty year old struggling with their gender or sexual identity, a couple in their 40's experiencing mismatched desire, or a 60 year old with sexual dysfunction concerns, we all need someone to listen and support us. I consider myself to be an empathetic therapist. I want to support my client as best as I can. I also know that it isn't easy to go to therapy and I want to be someone who starts with where the client is at, but also know that I can be direct at times if needed, and softer at other times.
Whether you're new to therapy or have been on your healing journey for years, I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel understood and empowered. I am a First Generation Bilingual (Spanish) Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families (ages 6–70). I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, grief, ADHD, addiction, life transitions, identity, cultural challenges, and demands of athletic performance. Together, we'll build insight, strengthen resilience, and move toward the life you want.
Whether you're new to therapy or have been on your healing journey for years, I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel understood and empowered. I am a First Generation Bilingual (Spanish) Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families (ages 6–70). I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, grief, ADHD, addiction, life transitions, identity, cultural challenges, and demands of athletic performance. Together, we'll build insight, strengthen resilience, and move toward the life you want.
We are dedicated to supporting those confronting addiction as they aspire to change paths and foster wellness. Take the first step today, and let us be your trusted partner in embracing a healthier, addiction-free life.
We are dedicated to supporting those confronting addiction as they aspire to change paths and foster wellness. Take the first step today, and let us be your trusted partner in embracing a healthier, addiction-free life.
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
Michele La Porte Downey
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, MAC, LMFT, Master, Life
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Using a solution-oriented, 12-step based approach, I specialize in unique, intervention-based programs tailored to your family's specific needs and budget.
Healing is a journey best shared with those who truly understand the path. As a Master Recovery Life Coach, I provide a creative, team-based approach to help you reach your goals faster. By blending expertise with lived recovery experience, I offer a solution-oriented space for you to thrive. Reach out today to start your next chapter together.
Using a solution-oriented, 12-step based approach, I specialize in unique, intervention-based programs tailored to your family's specific needs and budget.
Healing is a journey best shared with those who truly understand the path. As a Master Recovery Life Coach, I provide a creative, team-based approach to help you reach your goals faster. By blending expertise with lived recovery experience, I offer a solution-oriented space for you to thrive. Reach out today to start your next chapter together.
If you are looking for help, you are not alone. Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness, but a desire to get more out of life. Together, we can set you on a path to achieving the life you envision for yourself. I have over 15 years of experience guiding people through difficult times and helping them gain insight and develop coping skills so that they can move through their lives with confidence.
If you are looking for help, you are not alone. Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness, but a desire to get more out of life. Together, we can set you on a path to achieving the life you envision for yourself. I have over 15 years of experience guiding people through difficult times and helping them gain insight and develop coping skills so that they can move through their lives with confidence.
My name is Sally Del Vecchio. I am a Clinical Supervisor in CA & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of California and Nevada. I hold a Master of Science in Counseling with a focus on Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I have worked with many different individuals, families, couples, and children. I have experience working with clients who have ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Self-Esteem issues, Social Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship Issues, and family of origin issues.
My name is Sally Del Vecchio. I am a Clinical Supervisor in CA & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of California and Nevada. I hold a Master of Science in Counseling with a focus on Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I have worked with many different individuals, families, couples, and children. I have experience working with clients who have ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Self-Esteem issues, Social Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship Issues, and family of origin issues.
Life can give us challenges that can feel overwhelming. Reaching out for help can be the most difficult step. If you are struggling, I can help. My name is JT Tomy and I work with individuals and couples to promote healing, positive change and personal growth. I provide a nonjudgmental, warm, caring, and safe atmosphere combined with a kind, compassionate and direct approach. I can help you address challenges, manage difficult emotions and make lasting changes in your life and relationships. My goal is to help you find your path through the difficulties life can bring and toward a more fulfilling life.
Life can give us challenges that can feel overwhelming. Reaching out for help can be the most difficult step. If you are struggling, I can help. My name is JT Tomy and I work with individuals and couples to promote healing, positive change and personal growth. I provide a nonjudgmental, warm, caring, and safe atmosphere combined with a kind, compassionate and direct approach. I can help you address challenges, manage difficult emotions and make lasting changes in your life and relationships. My goal is to help you find your path through the difficulties life can bring and toward a more fulfilling life.
I enjoy helping individuals who suffer from mental health and/or substance abuse problems. I am a highly effective leader who personalizes the care of each client.
I offer my clients a highly personalized approach which typically includes spiritual, Buddhist, Mindfulness, and/or secular, Western, approaches (ACT, CBT, DBT) of therapy. I am extremely well versed in 12 Step and SMART approaches to recovery from alcohol and drugs.
Clients needing help with managing emotions, relationships, and meeting their goals through private, individualized care and goal setting will find me most helpful.
I enjoy helping individuals who suffer from mental health and/or substance abuse problems. I am a highly effective leader who personalizes the care of each client.
I offer my clients a highly personalized approach which typically includes spiritual, Buddhist, Mindfulness, and/or secular, Western, approaches (ACT, CBT, DBT) of therapy. I am extremely well versed in 12 Step and SMART approaches to recovery from alcohol and drugs.
Clients needing help with managing emotions, relationships, and meeting their goals through private, individualized care and goal setting will find me most helpful.
Are you struggling to find the right therapist? Let me help. The key is finding someone you feel comfortable with, but how to know in advance? Reading profiles can help you get a feel for the therapist.
I am a tools therapist, not a talk therapist. I listen with openness and compassion, then teach you how to shift patterns in your brain, body, and relationships. Using evidence-based approaches, I help you reduce anxiety, heal trauma, optimize communication, and restore balance.
As a trauma-informed, neurobiology-based therapist, I work with individuals, couples, children, and families ready for real transformation.
Are you struggling to find the right therapist? Let me help. The key is finding someone you feel comfortable with, but how to know in advance? Reading profiles can help you get a feel for the therapist.
I am a tools therapist, not a talk therapist. I listen with openness and compassion, then teach you how to shift patterns in your brain, body, and relationships. Using evidence-based approaches, I help you reduce anxiety, heal trauma, optimize communication, and restore balance.
As a trauma-informed, neurobiology-based therapist, I work with individuals, couples, children, and families ready for real transformation.
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, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. 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.
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, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. 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.
I use evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies to support developmental, behavioral, and emotional functioning.
As a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, I understand how overwhelming it can be for families navigating diagnoses like autism, ADHD, or learning disabilities. You are not alone, I am here to support both your child and your family every step of the way. I work with children who may experience: Difficulty with focus, impulse control, or hyperactivity (ADHD); Challenges in social skills, communication, or sensory processing (Autism Spectrum Disorder); Emotional regulation struggles, anxiety, or behavioral concerns; Learning differences that affect academic success and confidence.
I use evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies to support developmental, behavioral, and emotional functioning.
As a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, I understand how overwhelming it can be for families navigating diagnoses like autism, ADHD, or learning disabilities. You are not alone, I am here to support both your child and your family every step of the way. I work with children who may experience: Difficulty with focus, impulse control, or hyperactivity (ADHD); Challenges in social skills, communication, or sensory processing (Autism Spectrum Disorder); Emotional regulation struggles, anxiety, or behavioral concerns; Learning differences that affect academic success and confidence.
Intervention, Coaching and trust many times presented in recovery makes all the difference, as Drug use & Alcoholism never received treatment due to shame and fear.
Addiction - are you involved in a Court case, Family or Criminal? Drugs & Alcohol addiction destroys lives, creates shame, fear and confusion. I am in recovery & am a Court Approved Provider, I can help you with Court appointed Programs, education including Anger Management and out of state services. Provide Addiction Assessments, & many Court services. We provide unique, individual attention. DMV, DUI & Interventions- we understand the System. Working weekends and nights. Can come to you if needed. Recovery Coaching and training offered.
Intervention, Coaching and trust many times presented in recovery makes all the difference, as Drug use & Alcoholism never received treatment due to shame and fear.
Addiction - are you involved in a Court case, Family or Criminal? Drugs & Alcohol addiction destroys lives, creates shame, fear and confusion. I am in recovery & am a Court Approved Provider, I can help you with Court appointed Programs, education including Anger Management and out of state services. Provide Addiction Assessments, & many Court services. We provide unique, individual attention. DMV, DUI & Interventions- we understand the System. Working weekends and nights. Can come to you if needed. Recovery Coaching and training offered.
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Welcome! I take a lifespan developmental approach with my clients, particularly through promoting self-compassion, encouraging the discovery of personal resilience, and helping work through challenges on the pathways of life. My integrative approach is primarily informed by helping the development of insight and accumulation of practical skills for symptom reduction that takes into account the cultural and familial context of your life. Additionally, I also focus my practice on providing psychological assessment/testing for ADHD and learning disabilities, as well as personality and cognitive functioning. I hold weekend appointment slots for immigration evaluations for those seeking hardship waivers.
Welcome! I take a lifespan developmental approach with my clients, particularly through promoting self-compassion, encouraging the discovery of personal resilience, and helping work through challenges on the pathways of life. My integrative approach is primarily informed by helping the development of insight and accumulation of practical skills for symptom reduction that takes into account the cultural and familial context of your life. Additionally, I also focus my practice on providing psychological assessment/testing for ADHD and learning disabilities, as well as personality and cognitive functioning. I hold weekend appointment slots for immigration evaluations for those seeking hardship waivers.
Nancy Knott is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA88237). She is a former therapist of record for Hazelden Betty Ford and Scripps Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center. With over 17 years experience, Nancy has an advanced specialty providing highly individualized therapy for those suffering from addiction and/or co-occurring disorders to include but not limited to trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders. Nancy has worked with hundreds of families as well as they navigate the complex but hopeful path to a healthy family system where all voices are heard.
Nancy Knott is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA88237). She is a former therapist of record for Hazelden Betty Ford and Scripps Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center. With over 17 years experience, Nancy has an advanced specialty providing highly individualized therapy for those suffering from addiction and/or co-occurring disorders to include but not limited to trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders. Nancy has worked with hundreds of families as well as they navigate the complex but hopeful path to a healthy family system where all voices are heard.
Are you or someone you care about overwhelmed by your relationship with food? Alcohol or Drugs? Do you struggle with feeling emotions and end up reaching for 'something' in order to cope? Do your relationships seem to fall apart or always leave you unsatisfied? Wish things were different? Do you need encouragement and guidance to change? I'm here to help! I specialize in the treatment of individuals and families struggling with the damaging effects of eating disorders and addiction.
Are you or someone you care about overwhelmed by your relationship with food? Alcohol or Drugs? Do you struggle with feeling emotions and end up reaching for 'something' in order to cope? Do your relationships seem to fall apart or always leave you unsatisfied? Wish things were different? Do you need encouragement and guidance to change? I'm here to help! I specialize in the treatment of individuals and families struggling with the damaging effects of eating disorders and addiction.
3/11/2026: I am not taking new clients at this time. I apologize for the inconvenience and will update my profile when I am able to take additional clients.
Congratulations on starting your journey to improved well-being! My name is Emmett "Tray" Thomason, and I aim to provide a therapeutic relationship that honors and empowers your decision to make positive changes! I enjoy working with adults, teens, couples, and families, and use a variety of of therapeutic techniques to help you improve your functioning and better understand yourself.
3/11/2026: I am not taking new clients at this time. I apologize for the inconvenience and will update my profile when I am able to take additional clients.
Congratulations on starting your journey to improved well-being! My name is Emmett "Tray" Thomason, and I aim to provide a therapeutic relationship that honors and empowers your decision to make positive changes! I enjoy working with adults, teens, couples, and families, and use a variety of of therapeutic techniques to help you improve your functioning and better understand yourself.
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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.