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.
An intervention at Integrative Recovery Therapies looks nothing like what you might see on television. It's a calm, carefully structured conversation where your loved one sits down with people they trust, in a safe space, to hear clearly how their substance use is affecting those who care about them most. We prepare this with your family beforehand, week by week, so that when the moment comes, everyone knows what they want to say and why. There's no ambush, no surprise, no anger in the room. Just honesty, delivered with respect and care.
Our team walks your family through this process from start to finish. We help you figure out what to say, how to hold your boundaries, and what treatment options actually look like if your loved one decides to move forward. We're there during the conversation itself, and we stay involved afterward too, whether your loved one agrees to treatment that day or whether your family needs time to regroup and try again. Either way, you're not doing this alone, and this conversation, difficult as it is, often becomes a turning point.
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 Lake Charles 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 to us from Lake Charles, we start by listening. Our first conversation is about understanding your family's unique situation and what concerns bring you to seek help. There's no pressure to commit to anything before you're ready. We take time to learn who you are, what matters most to you, and what you hope might change. From there, we build a plan that fits your family, not the other way around.
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 Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding area. We serve communities including Westlake, Sulphur, Iowa, and the broader Calcasieu Parish region. Whether you need secure telehealth sessions for planning or prefer to meet in person at our Metairie office, we work with families in whatever way fits your situation best.
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.
