If alcohol is part of what's going on with your loved one, take our short, private assessment to get a clearer picture of where things stand and what kind of support could help.
Not a diagnosis. For informational purposes only. If you or someone you love is in crisis, call 988 or 911.
A real intervention is nothing like what you see on television. At Integrative Recovery Therapies, we help families have a calm, structured conversation with their loved one, prepared carefully in advance. It's respectful and direct, with each family member knowing what they want to say and why. This isn't a surprise or an ambush. Instead, it's a deliberate moment where the people who care most can speak clearly about what they've noticed and what they need to happen next. We work with you to get ready, so everyone enters the room with clarity and purpose.
Our team doesn't disappear after that conversation ends. We help your family prepare beforehand, talking through what to say, what boundaries matter, and what happens next if your loved one is ready for treatment. If they say yes that day, we move forward together. If they're not ready yet, we stay with your family, help you process what happened, and work together on next steps. Either way, you're not navigating this alone, and you don't have to decide everything on the spot.
Every intervention we plan is built around these five commitments, regardless of the family or the situation.
We assess for safety risks before anything else, and we plan around them.
We keep the focus on clear communication instead of blame or shame.
We help families use specific, concrete language instead of vague accusations.
We help families hold loving boundaries, not ultimatums delivered in anger.
We prepare real, workable next steps rather than an all-or-nothing outcome.
We speak plainly and kindly, without judgment as the starting point for your family.
Our team plans interventions with real clinical training, not a generic template.
When treatment is accepted, we help coordinate the next step so nothing falls through.
We stay involved before, during, and after the intervention, whatever the outcome.
We understand the realities families in the Independence area are navigating.
We meet your family in our Metairie office or through secure telehealth, whichever fits.
Take the free assessment, or talk it through with a real person first.
When you reach out from Independence, we start by listening. Our first conversation centers on understanding what's actually happening in your situation and what concerns matter most to your family. There's no pressure to commit to anything before you're ready. We build a plan around your relationships and your specific circumstances, not a fixed script.
We start with a private conversation to understand the situation and screen for any safety concerns.
We help your family prepare what to say, what boundaries to hold, and what realistic next steps look like.
A calm, structured, guided conversation, not a surprise or an ambush, with treatment options ready if accepted.
We stay involved afterward, whatever the outcome, and help coordinate next steps with the family.
Integrative Recovery Therapies plans and facilitates interventions for families throughout Independence, LA and the surrounding area. We serve families in nearby communities including Amite, Tangipahoa, and other towns across the surrounding Independence area. Whether you prefer telehealth sessions conducted securely and in full compliance with HIPAA privacy standards, or in-person meetings at our Metairie office, we work with your family's schedule and needs.
No, interventions do not have to be confrontational. Integrative Recovery Therapies plans each one to be calm, structured, and respectful, so it feels like a caring conversation rather than a confrontation or an ambush.
If your loved one refuses help, your family already has a plan for realistic boundaries and next steps, because that possibility is part of the preparation from the start. A refusal does not mean the process failed; it means the conversation continues on your family's terms.
Yes, Integrative Recovery Therapies plans interventions for co-occurring addiction and mental health concerns, not just substance use alone. Our team is trained to account for both when preparing your family and the conversation.
Yes, we regularly support families navigating an intervention alongside legal or court involvement. When it fits the situation, we can also coordinate with our Re-Entry Counseling team.
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent support, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency room.
