The Basics
Based in Sandusky, Ohio, interventionist Tondra K. Frisby is a Certified Intervention Professional (CIP) who has owned and operated her own company, S.T.E.P. Interventions, since 2007. In the years since its founding, Frisby has steadily accrued a long list of credentials and commendations: she is certified by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDPB) as a Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant (CDCA) and trained in the family meeting approach model for interventions at the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery. Additionally, Frisby was appointed as a board member of the Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS) in 2012 and in 2013 and was cited as being one of the top ten interventionists in the country. Though Frisby offers intervention services to all, her specialization is in working with adolescents and young adults, specifically those between the ages of 18 and 35.
The Background
Though Frisby opened the doors of S.T.E.P Interventions in 2007, she began her own recovery journey in 1996 after a twenty-year personal battle with addiction. Frisby’s own sobriety, particularly grounded in 12-step principles, fuels her efforts today. In addition to her work as an interventionist, Frisby is also the program director at the Nehemiah Center—a church-sponsored organization that provides after-school care for children and adolescents in need.
The Approach
When it comes to the intervention process, Frisby does not subscribe to any one particular method, preferring to determine what is called for in each unique situation. However, each case begins with Frisby meeting with family members ahead of time, usually with an initial phone call followed by one or two in-person meetings to determine the objectives and goals for the client and to address any questions or concerns the family may have. She also offers information about potential treatment facilities. Frisby’s commitment doesn’t end simply when a client enters an inpatient facility.
Post-Intervention and Summary
During the client’s time in treatment, Frisby continues to provide case management services and acts as a liaison between the family and the facility. Clients are provided transportation home or to a sober living facility following treatment. Additionally, while the client is in treatment, Frisby maintains an active connection with the family unit and both supports and encourages their own recovery journey through 12-step programs like Alanon and other support groups. With solid credentials and personal experience in recovery, Frisby’s intimate practice is ideal for individuals and families seeking reliable, long-term services.
Tondra K. Frisby
c/o S.T.E.P. Intervention Services
P.O. Box 1914
Sandusky, OH 44870
Reach Tondra K. Frisby by phone at (419) 202-0020 or by email at tfrisby@step-interventions.com. Find Tondra K. Frisby on Facebook and LinkedIn
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