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Family Intervention

Family intervention helps families find and maintain health and stability. We provide support for families with a child, adolescent, or young adult who is struggling with their mental health. Families have specific ways of acting and being, and individuals also act in specific ways within a family. The interaction between the family unit and the individuals in it can be strained when an illness, such as a mental health disorder, is present. Through family intervention, we educate, equip, and empower the family via a specific path to improve areas of family functioning and manage any adaptations needed for a “new normal”.

our expertise

Dr. Hubbard believes family is the first and most important system in which individuals survive and thrive. As such, she has dedicated the last thirty years to her own family as well as honing skills in support of other families. She intently studied family systems including family resilience during her doctoral program. She holds a Certificate in Family Life Education from the National Council on Family Relations, a specialized certificate indicating high family science acumen and competence in family education. In addition, Dr. Hubbard has published several articles and a chapter on family resilience. She regularly presents in professional and community settings on topics such as parenting, child development, trauma and adverse experiences, family relations, family resilience, children’s mental health, and trauma-informed approaches.

our process

When families experience adversity or chronic stressors, they often do not know where or how to find help. Direct Steps can come alongside families during these difficult times and offer clinical assessment, expert training, and compassionate support toward improved family functioning and ultimately, family resilience. 

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Direct Steps for Families

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Step 1: Intake and assessment (2-3 sessions)

​Assessment includes the initial intake call and in-person session(s) and will assess for a variety of family dynamics relevant to family functioning.

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  • Provides steps for training, consultation, and support

  • Includes immediate family member interviews and surveys 

  • Must be completed in the time frame requested

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Step 2: Parent sessions (3-5 sessions)

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  • A minimum of 3 sessions are required for parents 

  • Consultant will determine which parents (if more than 2) per session

  • All parents will be present when requested and agreeable to co-parenting plans

  • Additional parent sessions may be added by the consultant, as needed

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Step 3: Family sessions (3-5 sessions)

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  • A minimum of 3 family sessions required 

  • Consultant will determine members required to be present per session

  • Consultation participation rules will be established by consultant and family

  • Additional family sessions may be added by the consultant, as needed

 

Step 4: Urgent sessions (0-3 sessions)

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  • No more than 3 online/phone urgent sessions included

  • Scheduled within 48 hours of consultant contact

  • Designated parent can schedule an urgent session

  • Family members must prioritize availability for urgent sessions

 

Step 5: Conclusion plan (1 session)

  • Provide a conclusion plan for ongoing support

  • Include goals, strategies, techniques, expectations, and recommendations

  • Review and disperse at the final session

our clients

Below are examples of families, just like you, who reached out and said we need help.

Our middle child was just diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and anxiety. He is nine and in many types of therapy, but I think we need something to help our family. What you offer seems perfect. What do we need to do to start?

I don’t know if we qualify for your services. Our son is 24 and struggling with substance use. He lives at home with us and his 3 younger brothers. We are concerned about him, his influence on his brothers and our family in general. We don’t know where to turn for help. Is this something you would be able to help with?

A friend of mine recommended you. I have been sharing with her some concerns we have had about our youngest son. I think we need a diagnosis for him and therapy too, but I want to get started with help for our family as soon as possible. He is scheduled for an evaluation, but not for four months because of the waitlist. Do you have any openings now, or soon?

We are at our wits end! We don’t know what exactly is wrong, but our family is struggling with a lot of tears, yelling, and isolating from each other. We don’t have a diagnosis for anyone, but we definitely need to get our family back on track.

our value and costs

Example 1: Family of 5 with three biological children seeks family consultation due to autism diagnosis for second child, third baby was born early, and primary provider had a significant job change in last year.

Step 1: Intake and assessment – 3 sessions


•    Phone intake and in-person sessions
•    Assessment summary


Step 2: Parent sessions – 5 sessions


•    Review assessment findings
•    Create plan with goals and timeline
•    Educate and train parents 


Step 3: Family sessions – 4 sessions


•    Educate and train children 
•    Practice techniques
•    Provide post session feedback


Step 4: Urgent sessions – 2 sessions


•    Assess situation 
•    Provide immediate support
•    Create or adapt plan as needed


Step 5: Conclusion plan – 1 session


•    Provide and review the conclusion plan 
•    Finalize consultation


Complete Package:


•    Family assessment, consultation plan, training and consultation, conclusion plan, includes 15 total sessions - 3 assessment, 5 parent, 4 family, 2 urgent, and 1 final.


Total Cost:


•    $3000 or $33 per family member per session 

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example 2: Family of 8 with 3 parents, 5 children total (3 children live with each set of parents part time, 1 child lives at one home, 1 is an independent adult). Seeking family consultation due to child at one home diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder, one parent recently diagnosed with cancer, and recent loss of grandparent.

Step 1: Intake and assessment – 3 sessions


•    Phone intake and in-person sessions
•    Assessment summary


Step 2: Parent sessions – 3 sessions


•    Review assessment findings
•    Create plan with goals and timeline
•    Educate and train parents 


Step 3: Family sessions – 5 sessions


•    Educate and train children 
•    Practice techniques
•    Provide post session feedback


Step 4: Urgent sessions – 3 sessions


•    Assess situation 
•    Provide immediate support
•    Create or adapt plan as needed


Step 5: Conclusion plan – 1 session


•    Provide and review the conclusion plan 
•    Finalize consultation


Complete Package:


•    Family assessment, consultation plan, training and consultation, conclusion plan, includes 15 total sessions - 3 assessment, 5 parent, 4 family, 2 urgent, and 1 final.


Total Cost:


•    $4250 or $35 per family member per session 

 

All family consultation is cash pay only. We do not file insurance. We can provide documentation, if you want to file for reimbursement with your insurance. 

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