Find a Certified ARISE® Interventionist (CAI) or ARISE® Intern

Dr. West's clinical and research focus have been on substance abuse prevention and intervention, and resilience and protective factors within relationships. She works with teens and adults from various cultural backgrounds.

I earned my masters in social work from Bryn Mawr College and a certificate in drug and alcohol counseling from Villanova. I love the ARISE® model because it is respectful and collaborative. It eliminates the opportunity for scapegoating and encourages growth for everyone on the team.

Rob Strauber is an Certified Intervention Professional (CIP), an Certified ARISE Interventionist (CAI), Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) and a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), Rob works with the entire family unit to help create plans to seek, support and sustain recovery. A person in long-time recovery himself since 2007, Rob is an active member of the recovery community, an officer with the Chester County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board Member and Kacie's Cause Advisory Board.

Jeffrey Stewart began his healthcare career in the US Army as a Combat Medic in the mid 1980's. He began speaking on the topics of illicit substances and their medical impact in 1998. His career thus far has included practitioner, educator, and leader in military, private, and hospital-based systems. He is a Nationally Registered Paramedic with State licenses in NH and MA. He has been a Certified ARISE(R) Interventionist since 2012. He is the founder of Dragon Shield Consulting, LLC.

I have worked in the addictions/dual diagnosis treatment field for over 20 years; it is my passion and my calling. I specialize in helping persons struggling with chronic relapse, professionals with advanced credentials, and those with complex recovery needs and circumstances. I work with all ages, adolescents through elderly. I provide compassionate, creative strategies to help facilitate and maintain recovery in a variety of settings, while protecting dignity. I offer free consultations.

Dr. Louise Stanger focuses on strength-based solutions and invitational change Dr. Stanger is an Ivy League Award winner (2019 Interventionist of the Year from DB Resources in London and McLean Hospital – an affiliate of Harvard), educated social worker, popular author, internationally renowned clinician, interventionist and speaker and an expert on mental health, addiction, process disorders and chronic pain.

I am the founder and CEO of a clinic for addiction treatment since 2010.  We use the matrix model and treat dual conditions. I am certified in the Matrix model as a supervisor, and also certified by UC San Diego in Mindfulnes-based relapsed prevention program.

I have been found to be very effective working with individuals that present with persistent mental illness to clients who are High-performance business professionals, lawyers, pilots, psychiatrist, therapists, medical personnel, entrepreneurs and other high-achieving individuals who are experiencing difficulty managing their careers and relationships because of a psychiatric disorder, addiction, demands of stress. With several years of individual therapy and interventions I am known for being able to tease out the real presenting problem allowing me to create a successful treatment plan that will help you feel better!

Christina is an LPC who specializes in co-occurring disorders, trauma, and family interventions. Along with holding a license, she is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a certified ARISE Interventionist. She completed her graduate studies at Rosemont College where she obtained her degree in counseling psychology with a specialization in addiction studies. She has experience working in both the inpatient and outpatient treatment and takes a person centered approach to her interventions.