Ms. Pike is a passionate advocate for equitable treatment of families and individuals and believes in the power of self-respect to overcome alcohol and drug dependencies.
Patricia Pike, CEO of Interventions Canada, is dedicated to advancing professional development in the realm of certified interventionist. Ms. Pike has been a driving force in making education accessible, offering continuous learning opportunities, and assisting numerous professionals in obtaining their intervention certification credentials. Interventions Canada provides extensive services that cover the entire spectrum of recovery, treatment, and aftercare for individuals and their families.
Interventions Canada, as industry pioneers, places high value on our educational achievements, professional certifications, and specialized expertise, particularly in tackling substance abuse disorders and complex mental health and trauma-related issues.
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 Certified Intervention Professional and Licensed Psychotherapist
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.
Marcia Fletcher - Addiction Counselor & Recovery Case Manager
Marcia, a woman of mixed heritage, was born in the United States and has lived a life equally divided between various cities in the US and Vancouver, British Columbia. Her diverse background has provided her with a rich and textured lived experience, overcoming challenges such as addiction, discrimination, fiscal insecurity, and generational trauma within her family history. These experiences have shaped her purpose, which lies in assisting others in finding validation, ownership, and actualization, thereby creating new visions filled with hope and possibility in their lives.
Marcia’s educational journey includes the completion of an Addictions Counseling Diploma, a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and specialized trainings in trauma-informed practices and intervention strategies.
Chelsea Lee – Licensed Registered Professional Counsellor and Recovery Case Manager
She is experienced in working with veterans, actors, business professionals, athletes and mandated clients alike. With over 15 years of experience in the helping field, Chelsea began her career as a 9-1-1 dispatcher before becoming a certified Primary Care Paramedic (formally EMT), working for emergency medical services on both ground and air ambulance. This background has equipped her with invaluable skills in crisis response, conflict resolution, and behavioral intervention.
Chelsea holds an additional certification in advanced Motivational Interviewing (MI), is a certified SMART Recovery facilitator, and currently holds her candidacy with the Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS). Her comprehensive training, combined with her firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by families impacted by addiction, allows her to approach each situation with empathy and effectiveness. Her goal is to support families during some of the most challenging and unpredictable times of their lives. Chelsea firmly believes that addiction is a disease that affects not only the individual suffering but also every person connected to them. Coming from a place of personal experience with addicted family members and loved ones, she understands the feelings of hopelessness that can arise. Her mission is to discover and utilize the family’s strengths so they can best support themselves while also providing the gift of treatment and recovery to the person struggling. With a trauma-informed lens, Chelsea empowers families to navigate their struggles without having to suffer in silence. She is committed to fostering hope, healing, and resilience in those she works with.