Intervention Therapists in 02649
Sarah J Stevenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LICSW
Verified Verified
Mashpee, MA 02649 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I counsel my clients through various life transitions, grief & loss, relationship struggles, career challenges, medical issues, family conflicts, depression, anxiety and other psychological/social/emotional difficulties. I promote overall well-being and personal growth with a holistic approach. I ensure that our sessions are centered around client goals and I approach therapy with a focus on strengths, and work together towards achieving positive outcomes. I am experienced in counseling diverse populations and I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals can freely express themselves.
I counsel my clients through various life transitions, grief & loss, relationship struggles, career challenges, medical issues, family conflicts, depression, anxiety and other psychological/social/emotional difficulties. I promote overall well-being and personal growth with a holistic approach. I ensure that our sessions are centered around client goals and I approach therapy with a focus on strengths, and work together towards achieving positive outcomes. I am experienced in counseling diverse populations and I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals can freely express themselves.
Donlan Counseling Services
DBH, MBA, LADC I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mashpee, MA 02649
Not accepting new clients
I am a Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) with over 15 years of experience assisting individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and addiction. I have worked with patients who have endured emotionally stressful experiences and I recognize the importance of having a supportive guide to help you through the journey to healing and recovery. I use my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to support a patient-centered model that I have developed for individualized care. I work with ages 14 + and I pride myself on the ability to connect with my patients on a personal level and instill hope.
I am a Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) with over 15 years of experience assisting individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and addiction. I have worked with patients who have endured emotionally stressful experiences and I recognize the importance of having a supportive guide to help you through the journey to healing and recovery. I use my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to support a patient-centered model that I have developed for individualized care. I work with ages 14 + and I pride myself on the ability to connect with my patients on a personal level and instill hope.
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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.