Intervention Therapists in 23227
Wahid W. Shabazz
Resident in Counseling, LMHP-R, CAMS-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23227
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or anger & irritability? Trauma or grief? Do you lack effective communication and social skills? Are you in need of a safe, unbiased place to vent, process, and get things off your chest? Do you need someone to talk with or someone to listen to you with non-judgement, validation, and support? Do you just need to clear your head and make sense of conflicting thoughts, feelings, and emotions? I am here with over 27 yrs experience in consulting, coaching, mentoring, outreach, advocacy, and over 7 yrs in the clinical mental health field.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or anger & irritability? Trauma or grief? Do you lack effective communication and social skills? Are you in need of a safe, unbiased place to vent, process, and get things off your chest? Do you need someone to talk with or someone to listen to you with non-judgement, validation, and support? Do you just need to clear your head and make sense of conflicting thoughts, feelings, and emotions? I am here with over 27 yrs experience in consulting, coaching, mentoring, outreach, advocacy, and over 7 yrs in the clinical mental health field.
Garden Cottage Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23227
Thank you for considering me as you seek help. Please call or email to discuss your concerns and questions. I value helping people live healthier, happier, more successful and more contented lives. I have helped many people with relationships, women's and men's issues, parenting, education, careers, life stage adjustments, medical or physical difficulties and other challenges, during 25+ years of experience providing individual, couple, family and group services. My outlook is fresh and holistic; I am trained in a variety of methods, tailoring my approach to each persons specific needs.
Thank you for considering me as you seek help. Please call or email to discuss your concerns and questions. I value helping people live healthier, happier, more successful and more contented lives. I have helped many people with relationships, women's and men's issues, parenting, education, careers, life stage adjustments, medical or physical difficulties and other challenges, during 25+ years of experience providing individual, couple, family and group services. My outlook is fresh and holistic; I am trained in a variety of methods, tailoring my approach to each persons specific needs.
Pamela Dickinson Hagues
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23227 (Online Only)
Hello! I am here to serve you. Let me assist you in being happier and most successful. I enjoy listening to individuals and helping them to solve issues or address any concerns they may have. Life can be full of stressors and we just need a listening ear or a helping hand! I am that person. I get it and can relate to you. I want everyone to win! Contact me if you need to talk, gain some insight or want some help! I am here for children, adolescents and adults. I believe in you!
Hello! I am here to serve you. Let me assist you in being happier and most successful. I enjoy listening to individuals and helping them to solve issues or address any concerns they may have. Life can be full of stressors and we just need a listening ear or a helping hand! I am that person. I get it and can relate to you. I want everyone to win! Contact me if you need to talk, gain some insight or want some help! I am here for children, adolescents and adults. I believe in you!
Andrew Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bellevue, VA 23227
Andy Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia who has over 10 years of experience working to empower children, adolescents, adults, and families to better face and cope with depression, anxiety, family conflict, and trauma. Andy completed both his Bachelor of Science in Creative Advertising with a minor in Psychology and his Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA.
Andy Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia who has over 10 years of experience working to empower children, adolescents, adults, and families to better face and cope with depression, anxiety, family conflict, and trauma. Andy completed both his Bachelor of Science in Creative Advertising with a minor in Psychology and his Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA.
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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.