How Clinical Interventions Work

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When you're worried about someone you love, it’s hard to know what to do or who to trust. My role is to bring structure, calm, and clinical direction to a situation that feels chaotic.

I follow a five-step process based on the Love First® model of intervention: respectful and built on the belief that connection is what motivates change.

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Step 1: Making the First Call

If you’re here, you’ve already taken the hardest step: acknowledging something needs to change.

Text 713-205-8117 to inquire or fill in my contact form. I’ll listen to what’s going on and help you figure out whether an intervention is appropriate. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll point you to someone who is. You won’t get a sales pitch—just clinical guidance.

Step 2: Prepare

This process ensures a calm, structured environment where your loved one can truly hear—and accept—the support being offered.

  • Team selection

  • Clarify roles, expectations, and boundaries for each participant

  • Facilitate open discussion of concerns and hopes for the process

Step 3: Arrange

Careful planning is essential to ensure that an intervention is effective, supportive, and seamless for everyone involved.

  • Set date, time, and location of the intervention

  • Verify insurance coverage or discuss self-pay options

  • Reach out to appropriate treatment programs

  • Coordinate travel arrangements to ensure a seamless transition to care

I do not receive compensation of any kind from treatment providers. All referrals are based solely on clinical fit and your family’s needs.

Step 4: Rehearsal

As we prepare the intervention, I’ll meet with your family in person or via Zoom to ensure everyone is ready. Rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for each participant to share their thoughts, practice their letters, and clarify their role.

  • What to expect during the intervention, including potential responses from your loved one.

  • Practice responding calmly and supporting one another throughout the process.

  • By the end of rehearsal, everyone understands the plan, their individual contributions, and the unified message being delivered.

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Step 5: The Intervention

The intervention can last several hours and the approach is compassionate, focused, and calm. The family presents a unified message rooted in love, honesty, and boundaries. As your interventionist, I will guide the process, make real-time decisions, and provide support from start to finish.

If you’re ready to talk, I’m ready to listen.
Text me at (713) 205-8117 or email andreamoorerlcsw@gmail.com to get started.