Intervention Therapists in 49684
Faye Youker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
My approach is unique to each individual. Each individual is shaped in their own life experiences. My role as a counselor is to assist you in identifying your personal goals, while empowering positive change. My goal as a counselor is to listen, advocate, and provide support. I practice an integrated approach based upon individual preferences and needs to meet your therapy goals to enhance your daily living. I work with diverse populations including adolescences, teens, young adults, adults, and geriatric populations. Please email me and we can set up an initial consultation.
My approach is unique to each individual. Each individual is shaped in their own life experiences. My role as a counselor is to assist you in identifying your personal goals, while empowering positive change. My goal as a counselor is to listen, advocate, and provide support. I practice an integrated approach based upon individual preferences and needs to meet your therapy goals to enhance your daily living. I work with diverse populations including adolescences, teens, young adults, adults, and geriatric populations. Please email me and we can set up an initial consultation.
Michelle Duprey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684 (Online Only)
My favorite phrase to hear from someone is “wow, I never thought of it that way before.” I believe that seeking help for oneself is a sign of strength, wisdom and inner guidance. You’re the person who knows that you want and deserve some level of transformation and by reaching out, you are saying that you are ready to take the journey. It has been my pleasure to work with individuals and programs which encourage, support and help to guide people on this journey for 30 years.
My favorite phrase to hear from someone is “wow, I never thought of it that way before.” I believe that seeking help for oneself is a sign of strength, wisdom and inner guidance. You’re the person who knows that you want and deserve some level of transformation and by reaching out, you are saying that you are ready to take the journey. It has been my pleasure to work with individuals and programs which encourage, support and help to guide people on this journey for 30 years.
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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.