Month: October 2025

Licensed Therapist vs Certified Interventionist: What Families Should Know Before Hiring

Licensed Therapist vs Certified Interventionist: What Families Should Know Before Hiring Licensed therapist intervention specialist credentials LMHC LMFT vs certified interventionist Florida

By David Gulden, LMHC, LMFT A New Hope Recovery Services | Winter Park, Florida You’ve made one of the most difficult decisions a family can make: you need a professional interventionist. Now comes the overwhelming part. When you start researching interventionists, you’ll see credentials you may not understand—”Certified Intervention Professional,” “CAIP,” “CIP,” “BRI Method Specialist.” […]

When Your Loved One Refuses Help

When Your Loved One Refuses Help Professional intervention when loved one refuses help for addiction licensed therapist Florida

By David Gulden, LMHC, LMFT A New Hope Recovery Services | Winter Park, Florida You’ve tried talking to them. You’ve pleaded, reasoned, and probably even begged. But your loved one still won’t accept help for their substance use disorder. You feel helpless, exhausted, and increasingly desperate as you watch someone you love deteriorate—physically, emotionally, and […]