Business Details
2 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Licensed Mental Health & Addiction Intervention Specialists
Founded by Licensed Clinical Social Workers Tara McSorley and Donna O'Connor, our practice specializes in trauma, addiction, and mental health interventions. With over 20 years of combined experience, we employ evidence-based methodologies including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Arise Intervention techniques to address family systems affected by substance abuse and mental health disorders. Our team mobilizes families through customized coaching, continuum of care planning, and therapeutic group sessions that emphasize emotional regulation and boundary setting.We maintain active memberships in the National Association of Social Workers and the Arise Intervention Network, reflecting our commitment to professional excellence. Our approach integrates clinical expertise with compassionate support, focusing on the inherent strengths of families to achieve sustained recovery outcomes.
Services
Interventions
Family Coaching
Continuum of Care
DBT Group Therapy
Substance Abuse Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2024
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of combined clinical experience in trauma and addiction treatment
- Customized family intervention strategies tailored to unique needs
- Holistic approach integrating DBT, case management, and continuum of care
- Active members of NASW and Arise Intervention Network
- Proven success in facilitating long-term recovery outcomes
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Social Workers
- Arise Intervention Network
- National Association for Addiction Professionals
What people say
Tireless in their support
Holistic support ensures outcomes
Depth of experience unmatched
Saved my life
Reestablished marital foundation
Services
Interventions
Our structured intervention process helps families address addiction and mental health issues through guided sessions that break denial systems. We facilitate honest communication between loved ones and treatment providers while respecting family dynamics. Services include assessment, treatment planning, and post-intervention support to ensure successful recovery pathways.
Family Coaching
We provide ongoing family education and coaching to improve communication patterns and establish healthy boundaries. Our clinicians help families understand addiction dynamics while developing personalized strategies for supporting recovery. Services include regular meetings, care coordination, and implementation of evidence-based behavioral modification techniques tailored to each family's needs.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Our DBT program teaches skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness through weekly group sessions. Clinicians guide participants through four core modules to manage overwhelming emotions and improve relationship dynamics. The program specifically addresses adolescent challenges while providing tools applicable across all age groups.
Substance Abuse Groups
Weekly therapeutic sessions for adults recovering from substance abuse disorders provide peer support in a structured environment. Our professionally facilitated groups combine coping strategy instruction with shared experiences to reinforce recovery goals. Participants receive guidance on maintaining sobriety through behavioral changes and community support networks.
Continuum of Care
We offer comprehensive care coordination spanning assessment, intervention, treatment, and post-treatment phases. Our team maintains continuous communication with families and treatment providers to ensure consistent support throughout the recovery journey. Services include progress monitoring, care adjustments, and relapse prevention planning to sustain long-term wellness outcomes.
People
Tara McSorley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
MA, MSW, LCSW with expertise in trauma and mental health interventions. Specializes in mobilizing families toward recovery through customized treatment plans and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Donna O'Connor
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
LCADC, LCSW and Certified Arise Interventionist specializing in addiction treatment. Focuses on family systems work and community education about substance abuse prevention and recovery strategies.
Questions
What types of interventions do you offer?
We specialize in family-centered interventions for addiction and mental health issues using evidence-based methodologies tailored to each family's unique needs.
Do you accept insurance for therapy services?
Our substance abuse group sessions may be covered by health insurance plans as group psychotherapy. Contact us for specific verification details.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Our substance abuse group meets Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM. Individual appointments are scheduled based on client and clinician availability.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Arise Intervention techniques, and trauma-informed care customized to each client's specific situation.
Do you work with adolescents and adults?
Yes, our services address mental health and addiction issues across the lifespan, including specialized programs for adolescent behavioral challenges.
