At Interventions Canada, we take pride in our commitment to continuing education, extensive experience, and a broad spectrum of specializations. Our services are comprehensive, covering all phases of recovery, treatment, and aftercare for individuals and their families. As industry leaders with a track record of successful interventions globally, we value our educational background, professional certifications, and expertise in areas such as untreated substance abuse disorders and complex mental health and trauma-related conditions.
A Certified Intervention Professional (CIP) is an expert with specialized training and credentials that encompass a wide range of areas, including substance abuse disorders, behavioral health, mental health conditions, family systems, and intervention theory practices and techniques.
We offer a free consultation to thoroughly understand your unique circumstances and to match you with an interventionist, counselor, or other professional whose strengths and experience are most suited to your family’s needs.
Patricia M. Pike: Addiction & Recovery Specialist & Certified Intervention Professional & Educator
Patricia Pike is the CEO and founder of Interventions Canada. As a Certified Intervention Professional, Addiction Specialist, and Educator, she is committed to raising the standard of care in addiction and mental health treatment. With over 25 years of experience in behavioral health, her expertise lies in alcoholism, substance abuse, addiction disorders, and complex mental health issues.
She has led numerous successful interventions globally and holds citizenship in both the United States and Canada. Her commitment to this field is deeply personal, having been in long-term recovery herself, which gives her insight into the nature of untreated addiction and the recovery process. Utilizing her educational background and professional and personal experiences, she provides tailored support to individuals and their families, addressing their unique needs.
Patricia holds a Master’s Certification in Addiction Studies, licenses as a Licensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor (LAADC), and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-II). She is recognized as an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor by the IC&RC (I.C.A.D.C). Additionally, she is a Certified Intervention Professional (CIP) through the Pennsylvania Certification Board, a CCIP through The Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation, and holds an Adult Instructor Diploma (AID) from Simon Fraser University. Ms. Pike is a board member of the Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS) and actively contributes to her field by providing professional training across Canada and the United States.
In the face of the global addiction crisis, the need for certified and credentialed interventionists like Ms. Pike is critical. Her expertise spans complex substance abuse disorders/addictions, mental health challenges, family services, and working with diverse populations, including First Nation communities, business leaders, music/entertainment professionals, and employers.
It has never been more crucial to have effective and ethical intervention approaches from a certified and credentialed interventionist. My commitment to raising the standard of intervention certifications across the industry and its various specializations has also led to the creation of my own educational program for professionals. This program aims to help professionals become the best practitioners possible, increasing the chances of successful interventions and meeting clients’ needs.
Patricia is a staunch believer in fairness, equality, and the power of self-dignity in recovering from alcohol and/or drugs. She dedicates herself with relentless energy and passion to empower individuals and families, showing that recovery is possible for everyone. Everyone has a story, and my goal is to be a voice for the voiceless.
Rocky Montesano: RPT, IITAP, CSAT, MAT, CIP & CCIP
My name is Rocky Montesano. I have been facilitating spiritual and healing retreats for over 20 years, working with traditional Native teachings as well as Eastern and Western spirituality. I have also been recovery coaching for over 25 years. These experiences have helped me guide and fine tune the ways I supportthose in my approach to helping others with addiction, trauma and coping with stress. Over the years Rocky I have been heavily involved in helping people in residential treatment centers and other recovery institutions. Specializations in this part of my career include withdrawal management, helping troubled youth, teaching behavioral change and educating others on methods for relapse prevention. Rocky Montesano is a highly respected Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Intervention Professional, based in Ontario, Canada. With a vast and impressive range of qualifications, Rocky has dedicated his career to helping individuals couples and families who are impacted by trauma, addiction, and problematic sexual behavior.
Rocky’s professional journey includes a Contemplative Psychotherapy Diploma from the Institute of Traditional Medicine in Toronto in collaboration with the prestigious Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science in New York. He is also a graduate of The International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and holds certifications as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) as well as a Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT). Rocky is also a trained interventionist by CanAm interventions. He is a member of the Association of Intervention specialists and certified CIP through the Pennsylvania Certification Board
Having over 25 years of experience working in the addictions field, Rocky has a wealth of knowledge helping people with addictions and trauma. He has been heavily involved in helping people in residential treatment centers, working with troubled youth, teaching behavioral change, and educating others on relapse prevention methods. His current professional focus involves trauma and recovery using a contemplative approach.
Rocky has also run a retreat centre in the Caledon hills with his life partner with the primary focus on living a contemplative lifestyle. Implementing the teachings he has received over the years from experts like Miles Neal, Joe Loizzo, Dr. Rick Hanson, Sharon Salzburg and Elder Dave Courchene.
With his vast knowledge and experience working with addiction, trauma, and other problematic issues, Rocky has become an expert in his field. which gives him a wide range of specializations to provide the highest standard of care. His commitment to his patients and their well-being has earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and patients alike.