Intervention Therapists in 85206

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Stacy Estelle LaMorgese
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85206
Individuals who benefit from working with me are those seeking support and guidance while they work to navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of loss, trauma, parenting, coparenting, interpersonal relationships, making friends, families of origin, romantic relationships, partnerships/marriage, parenting, coparenting or employment/career concerns. I also provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for those who are seeking enlightenment, diagnostic clarification, or are ordered to do so by a court of law.
Individuals who benefit from working with me are those seeking support and guidance while they work to navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of loss, trauma, parenting, coparenting, interpersonal relationships, making friends, families of origin, romantic relationships, partnerships/marriage, parenting, coparenting or employment/career concerns. I also provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for those who are seeking enlightenment, diagnostic clarification, or are ordered to do so by a court of law.
(480) 771-3299 View (480) 771-3299
Jessica Simpson
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85206
I am a graduate of GCU with a bachelor's in Psychology with an emphasis in marriage family therapy. I have worked in the mental health field since 2015. I have worked with SMI individuals who have struggled with Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, and PTSD and children ages 0-10 with behavioral concerns. providing parenting support. I enjoy utilizing techniques from CBT, DBT and Trauma focused therapies and include teaching my clients self-compassion. Although my passion is is trauma, I am willing to learn more therapeutic techniques and explore different cultures to help my clients reach their goals.
I am a graduate of GCU with a bachelor's in Psychology with an emphasis in marriage family therapy. I have worked in the mental health field since 2015. I have worked with SMI individuals who have struggled with Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, and PTSD and children ages 0-10 with behavioral concerns. providing parenting support. I enjoy utilizing techniques from CBT, DBT and Trauma focused therapies and include teaching my clients self-compassion. Although my passion is is trauma, I am willing to learn more therapeutic techniques and explore different cultures to help my clients reach their goals.
(480) 571-9212 View (480) 571-9212
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Paige Schickedanz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85206
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. We will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I have a passion for serving others. I provide effective therapy services in a safe and caring environment that supports personal growth, health, happiness and spiritual well-being.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. We will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I have a passion for serving others. I provide effective therapy services in a safe and caring environment that supports personal growth, health, happiness and spiritual well-being.
(480) 681-6407 View (480) 681-6407
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.