Professional Interventionist
Learn to thrive beyond addiction and mental illness.
The first steps to recovery are bridged with understanding, compassion, careful listening, integrity, and great care. Let us bring solution focused strategies and hope to those of you affected by addiction and mental illness. Start your loved ones and you on the road to wellness & recovery
– Dr. Louise Stanger, LCSW, CSAT-1, CDWF, CIP

Professional Interventionist
Learn to thrive beyond addiction and mental illness.
The first steps to recovery are bridged with compassion, integrity, and great care. Let me bring hope and compassion to those of you affected by addiction and mental illness, and help you heal your families.
– Dr. Louise Stanger, LCSW, CSAT-1, CDWF, CIP
Positive Change CAN Happen
I just want to tell you that I celebrate 9 months sober on the 22nd. Thank you so much for guiding me in the path to sobriety. You are a gift from God to me.”
— Z
Dr. Louise Stanger, Certified Interventionist
"The key to manifesting abundance is focusing and giving all of your attention to the things you want. Then, you give zero energy to the things you do not want."
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Interventions
Intervention services are customized for each client to meet the needs of the individual and the family.
Interventions include safe escort to treatment and post treatment care.
Dr. Louise believes working with individuals who are in the midst of a mental health, substance abuse and other crisis demands the utmost sensitivity, flexibility, cultural and professional skills. As a licensed clinician and mandated reporter, her clients are assured the highest ethical standards.
Coaching
Services include Recovery Coaching and a 10-Hour Family Coaching.
Helping individuals and families navigate the painful world of living with addiction and mental health issues.
Dr. Louise works with business managers, estate attorneys, etc to guide all members of the family and team in the creation of healthy lifestyles and boundaries. She works hand in hand with other professionals, physicians, therapists and treatment centers to insure an individual and families success.
Programs, Training, & Speaking
Services include family program development for treatment centers, on-site training and workshops for staff, and keynote speaking for conferences throughout the US.
Dr. Louise’s experience combined with her natural ability as a storyteller brings her keynotes to life & leaves her audiences with practical knowledge that can be applied in their own lives & careers. Her audiences describe her style as thought provoking, uplifting, authentic, and inspiring.
EXPLORE OUR SERVICES
Expertise
Alcohol Addiction
Drug Addiction
Narcissism
Trauma Recovery
Failure to Launch
Chronic Pain
Aging & Addiction
Opioids & Pain Mgmt
A Healthier Course Ahead
“I think V is blessed with a tremendous gift and I believe he is willing to accept it with grace and humility. I have no doubt he will look back upon this day as a pivotal point in the direction of his life and is willing and able to take his life by the reigns and charter his own healthier course ahead. I know we are all grateful for your direction and experience in facilitating this momentous event and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
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Awards and Accreditations

MARTY MANN AWARD
Awarded by:
NCADD
Westchester, Inc

INTERVENTIONIST OF THE YEAR
Awarded by:
MCLEAN HOSPITAL
Affiliate of Harvard Medical School

EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD
Awarded by:
PEGGY BRECHT
FRIENDLY HOUSE

SPIRIT OF RECOVERY AWARD
Awarded by:
HEMET VALLEY
RECOVERY CENTER
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