Heather Fisher, CADC, CIP, CCMI, CRS

Manhattan Beach, CA

Heather is triple board certified in three clinical specialties; intervention, family dynamics, and relapse prevention. In her private practice she conducts screenings, assessments, interventions, corrective coaching and serves as an expert witness in the areas of addiction and co-occurring mental illness. She is known for successful outcomes in the most complicated cases. As a leading authority in negotiating change and recovery, she incorporates motivational techniques such as tactical empathy and emotional intelligence combined with enthusiasm, humor and warmth while preserving the privacy, dignity, and respect of her clients. She has extensive experience working with individuals struggling with substance and behavioral addictions, mood disorders, family legacy and burnout. Her success comes from a strong belief that it’s not just about getting someone into treatment. It’s about getting the family back on the same page. The ARISE® Invitational Intervention® is a trauma-informed, non-secretive, gradually-escalating process. It is the only Evidence-Based Best Practice family intervention.