10 Best Interventionists in the United States (2026)

Dr. Louise Stanger is a preeminent interventionist and founder of All About Interventions, which is based in Rancho Santa Fe, California. She has served families globally for more than 35 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a doctorate in education and was named 2019 Interventionist of the Year by McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate.

Dr. Stanger developed the invitational intervention process using Collective Intervention Strategies (CIS), a revolutionary approach emphasizing collaboration over confrontation. She conducts thorough assessments and works with families for as few as two sessions, with interventions typically accomplished in two to three days.

Her specialties are substance use disorders, mental health issues, process addictions, eating disorders, and chronic pain. Dr. Stanger personally leads all interventions and coordinates treatment placement with facilities nationwide.

A published author of four books, including “The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions,” Dr. Stanger’s work is used in numerous university programs. Clients praise her ability to create movement within families and her compassionate, masterful approach to healing.

Brian O’Shea co-founded Caring Interventions, LLC, in 2010 with partner Kathleen Butler, and they serve families across 20 states (primarily in the Southern US). With more than 30 years of personal recovery experience and extensive professional training, O’Shea is certified in ARISE invitational intervention and Systemic Intervention models. He received formal training from Dr. Judith Landau and other leading intervention specialists, and is trained in the Johnson method, motivational interviewing, and serves as a Gorksi-CENAPS Relapse Prevention Coach.

Caring Interventions stands out for its commitment to affordable intervention services in an underserved region. O’Shea emphasizes that intervention extends beyond delivering someone to treatment, which is why his practice invests significant effort into screening, referral, and family education. He has personally toured more than 100 treatment centers to match clients with appropriate levels of care and programs.

The practice offers post-treatment relapse prevention programs, including sober coaching, intensive random testing, and monitoring services.

Family First Intervention is a nationwide intervention company serving all 50 states since 2008, with offices in Illinois and Arizona. With a team of approximately 20 interventionists and support staff, the company provides a team-based approach. What distinguishes Family First Intervention is their proprietary S.A.F.E.® (Self Awareness Family Education) model, which addresses the entire family system in addition to the individual struggling with addiction or a mental health disorder.

The intervention process begins with a pre-intervention assessment and family education that centers on enabling and effectively changing dysfunctional patterns. Family First Intervention coordinates treatment placement and transportation, and also provides ongoing family recovery coaching for months after the intervention. These services are often charged separately by other interventionists, but they’re included in FFI’s comprehensive approach.

The company specializes in dual diagnosis cases where individuals are struggling with substance use disorders and mental health issues. Their team approach ensures families have consistent support and access to multiple interventionists with varying expertise.

Ray Estefania is the co-founder and executive director of Family Recovery Specialists, a Miami-based intensive outpatient program providing intervention services and concierge crisis management for adolescents and adults. With more than 20 years of experience as a mental health professional, he specializes in adolescent treatment, as he previously served as Adolescent Program Director at South Miami Hospital’s Addiction Treatment Program.

Estefania holds multiple credentials, including Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional, Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Intervention Professional. He earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Florida and his graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University.

Estefania is recognized as an expert in the field, and he frequently trains and educates physicians, nurses, and other mental health professionals. He is culturally sensitive and experienced working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.

Nanette Zumwalt is president and CEO of Hired Power, a family-owned intervention and transitional recovery services company based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2002. With nearly three decades of experience in mental health and addiction treatment, Zumwalt is nationally recognized as one of the top interventionists in the US.

Zumwalt holds multiple credentials, including as an International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level II Clinical Supervisor and Certified Intervention Professional. She has personally toured and evaluated more than 800 treatment providers around the world.

Hired Power specializes in transitional recovery services, which include interventions, personal recovery assistants (sober companions), case management, transportation, and intensive monitoring programs. The company’s team approach replicates Physicians Health Programs, a proven approach over the past four decades. Zumwalt also serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Addiction Treatment Programs (NAATP).

Therapeutic Recovery Network is a modern mental health practice founded by Licensed Professional Counselor Kirsten Banks in 2010. Based in Cumming, Georgia, the practice serves clients nationwide with a team of licensed therapists and certified interventionists. Therapeutic Recovery Network distinguishes itself through an integrated approach that addresses both substance use disorders and mental health challenges at once through trauma-informed, evidence-based methods.

Founder Kirsten Banks holds multiple credentials, including as a Certified Intervention Professional and Certified ARISE Interventionist. Her team includes specialists trained in EMDR therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and various trauma resolution modalities. Their intervention services include professional consulting, treatment placement, and ongoing recovery support based on individualized plans for each family.

The practice emphasizes whole-family healing with the understanding that recovery extends beyond the individual struggling with addiction. Therapeutic Recovery Network partners with schools and community organizations while maintaining active involvement in professional associations like the Association of Intervention Specialists.

Brad Lamm is the founder of Intervention.com and a nationally recognized interventionist with more than 1,400 successful interventions since 2003. As a Certified Intervention Professional, he shifted from traditional “surprise” interventions to an evidence-based invitational model that centered on family involvement and dignified engagement.

Lamm founded Breathe Life Healing Centers in 2013, a 54-bed integrated residential facility in Los Angeles that has served more than 4,000 patients. Intervention.com earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and was the first family intervention service to achieve this accreditation with zero deficiencies.

A published author and educator, Lamm trains interventionists worldwide in his BreakFree Intervention skills training program. His personal recovery journey informs his thoughtful, no-nonsense approach to helping families create lasting change.

Jeff Jay and Debra Jay co-founded Love First intervention services and have helped families across the US for more than 30 years. Their bestselling book, “Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention,” has become the gold standard in the field. Its teachings have guided tens of thousands of families through the intervention process using evidence-based, empathetic methods based on dignity and long-term support.

Both hold Certified Intervention Professional credentials and extensive clinical backgrounds. Jeff worked with the Hazelden Foundation and now serves as president and CEO of Borden Cottage treatment center. Debra created Structured Family Recovery, a program that transforms intervention teams into ongoing support and accountability communities. Their goal is to prevent relapse through family involvement.

The Love First team features multiple certified interventionists and family recovery counselors with years of experience in treating addiction. Their approach includes preparing families for the intervention, creating Recovery Teams, and providing ongoing Structured Family Recovery counseling.

Andrew and Shahar Engbring founded Reflection Family Interventions to address what they saw as a critical gap: families receiving minimal guidance beyond initial treatment placement. Drawing on decades of experience in leadership roles at treatment centers and nonprofits, they developed a model that offers structured support before, during, and after interventions through their six-month Intensive Family Recovery Coaching Program.

The practice specializes in emerging issues like cannabis-induced psychosis and dual diagnosis cases. Their team includes board-certified psychiatric professionals and certified interventionists who use trauma-informed, evidence-based strategies tailored to each family.

Reflection’s approach helps break enabling cycles, establish healthy boundaries, and use sustainable communication patterns that support long-term recovery. Clients praise the team’s responsiveness during crises and long-term involvement in the recovery journey.

Substance Interventionist is a private intervention service led by Brian Good and based in Miami Beach, Florida, and they serve families across all 50 states. With more than 20 years of experience in addiction treatment, they provide comprehensive support from initial consultation through successful treatment placement. What sets Substance Interventionist apart is their unique “No Rehab. No Charge” guarantee, which means families only pay if their loved one enters treatment.

The intervention process includes a comprehensive pre-intervention meeting with family members to prepare statements, understand expectations, and align on strategy. The interventionist guides families through emotional challenges while maintaining compassion and focus on recovery.

Substance Interventionist coordinates all logistics, including treatment facility placement, insurance verification, and transportation. They work with reputable treatment centers nationwide, ensuring families can access care that matches their needs and budget. Brian Good remains available for ongoing support throughout the treatment and recovery journey.

Client testimonials praise the professionalism, compassion, and effectiveness of services. Families describe Brian Good as dedicated, empathetic, and remarkably skilled at connecting with resistant individuals.