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Nashville · Private intervention & family strategy

Addiction Intervention and Family Consulting

Darren Hobbs and Zach Livingston help families prepare for intervention, navigate treatment refusal, and plan what comes next. Nashville-based. Serving families nationwide.

Founded and led by Darren Hobbs, CIP, Founder & President. With Zach Livingston, CIP, CCMI, and Clinical Director Lizzie Harrigan, LCSW, PMH-C.

A difficult moment. A clear next step.

Darren Hobbs, founder and president of The Firm
Darren Hobbs, CIP
Founder & President
Zach Livingston, interventionist at The Firm
Zach Livingston, CIP, CCMI
Intervention professional
Lizzie Harrigan, LCSW, PMH-C, Clinical Director
Lizzie Harrigan, LCSW, PMH-C
Clinical Director

THE FIRM ADDICTION CONSULTING

DON'T WAIT FOR ROCK BOTTOM.

You don't have to wait for another overdose, another arrest, or another broken promise to take action.

Your family needs answers, a plan, and a way forward. We're here to help you find it.

CALL THE FIRM NOW — 877-FIRM-910

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Let’s plan your family’s next step.

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People you can get to know

Meet Darren, Zach, and Lizzie.

You do not need to have the whole story organized before contacting us. The Firm team listens to what is happening and discusses which service may fit. If you choose to work with us, we clarify who will be involved and what the work includes.

Founded and led by Darren Hobbs. As Founder and President, Darren leads The Firm. Zach Livingston brings intervention and recovery-support expertise, and Lizzie Harrigan serves as Clinical Director.

Lizzie’s involvement and any treating relationship are defined for each engagement. The Firm’s consulting services are not automatically psychotherapy, and Darren and Zach are not therapists.

Experience and professional standards · Documented media appearances. Media appearances do not imply endorsement or guarantee outcomes.

Independent client feedback

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Christopher Denney
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These guys are great at what they do. I’ve seen first hand them help families get put back together and heal.
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Molly Muse
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If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, I cannot recommend this Nashville firm enough. There are many treatment options available today, but this one truly stands apart. Zach and Darren put their hearts into everything they do, showing genuine compassion and dedication not only to their clients but also to their families. They understand that addiction doesn't just affect the person struggling with it; it impacts the entire family. What makes their program so special is that they recognize the importance of healing for everyone involved. They have helped so many individuals on their journey to recovery while also giving families the support, guidance, and hope they need. Their passion for what they do is evident, and the difference they make in people's lives is truly meaningful. If you're looking for a place that genuinely cares and is committed to helping individuals and families find healing, this is the place I would wholeheartedly recommend.
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scott curley
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I have known Zach for 6 years(since I got sober). He has been an inspiration to my recovery and perspective on how to approach this life. He has shown the way for hundreds and hundreds more on the steps towards recovery. He not only is that inspiration, he is so well versed on how to handle every aspect of this field. I trust him with my family members and how to walk everyone through the path of recovery. Because, if one is struggling, the whole family can be, and same goes for recovery.
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Maria Curley
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I have recommended The Firm to families in need. I have experienced firsthand their work and devotion in helping educate loved ones, family members and bridging the gap for those struggling in recognize a healthier lifestyle.
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Kiersten Beam
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Zach is the best at what he does. All around amazing work
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Colby Clark
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Firm Addiction Consulting and Zach are a great option when families are in crisis and seeking help for their loved one. I highly recommend them when searching for addiction and mental health resources.
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Tj Bombard
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Darren & Zach have helped both my family and companies and I could not be more thankful. Having The Firm in my corner, gives me peace of mind that if/when, they are needed, I will have immediate reassurance we will be taking the proper next steps. They truly allow me to work in an industry (substance abuse) that I love & have peace at night!
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Katherine Seals
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Zach was amazing to work with. He can take a moment in your life that is the most difficult and somehow give you the hope to see a future on the other side. He was very thoughtful and compassionate every step of the way! Would recommend him and his colleagues to anyone I know going through the pain and misunderstandings of addiction
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Callie McCombs
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Zach may have truly helped save a friend’s life during an incredibly dark time. His compassion and passion for helping people are clear in everything he does. He went above and beyond from helping this person recognize the need for rehab to finding the right facility and making sure they got there. Even afterward, he continued helping explore aftercare options to keep them on the right path once home. His knowledge and connections in the recovery community are invaluable. He understands that different people need different kinds of treatment and works hard to find the right fit. He’s always willing to take a call, answer questions, and offer guidance. I’m so grateful for the care and dedication he showed my friend and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking help for themselves or someone they love.
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Rob Stagich
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Solid group of guys with real life experience! Would recommend to anyone needing help.

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A clearer way forward

01 · Recognize

Name the pattern

Organize what has changed, how long it has been happening, and what has already been tried.

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02 · Understand

See what the family can change

Learn how connection, compassion, boundaries, and influence can work together.

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03 · Decide

Choose the next good decision

Compare family consultation, intervention, treatment navigation, and continuing support.

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04 · Act

Request discreet contact

Tell us how and when it is safe to reach you. You do not have to solve the problem before calling.

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What The Firm solves

Complex family problems need more than a referral list.

Complex intervention and family strategy, led personally by nationally documented intervention professionals.

An independent intervention and family consulting practice headquartered in Nashville, serving families nationally. Your family’s needs guide the work; The Firm is not a treatment-center admissions department. Learn about independent treatment placement.

Gaming addiction intervention

Work with an interventionist to prepare for concerns about video gaming, disrupted responsibilities and refusal of help. Clinical evaluation guides appropriate care.

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Gambling intervention

Prepare a family response to sports betting, hidden debt, repeated borrowing and treatment refusal, with a plan for follow-through.

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We help families facing addiction, mental-health concerns, conflict, and treatment refusal. Together, we look at what has been happening, prepare the people involved, and plan practical support before and after a treatment decision.

Families in Middle Tennessee can connect with a Nashville interventionist, an alcohol interventionist in Nashville, or a drug interventionist in Nashville. The Firm also coordinates national travel and virtual consultation when appropriate.

Private sober companion services

Recovery & Wellness Guides for treatment transitions, daily life, business obligations, and travel. Assignment-specific matching, coordinated nationally by The Firm.

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Intervention

Preparation, family alignment, treatment planning, and decisive execution for substance use, mental health, or high-conflict situations.

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Treatment placement

Independent guidance through clinical fit, level of care, location, cost, safety, and the questions families should ask before admission.

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Family consulting

Clear limits, healthier communication, co-parent alignment, and practical support that replaces reactivity with influence.

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Continuing support

Keep the next steps connected.

Explore practical support beyond the initial intervention or treatment decision. Scope, personnel, and availability are confirmed for each engagement.

The Darren Hobbs family methodology

Love Them Without Losing Yourself

We cannot control their recovery. We can change the conditions surrounding their addiction.

Connection without control

“I care about you. Can you help me understand what this week has been like?” Listen before offering a solution.

Compassion without enabling

“I can help you arrange an appointment. I cannot call your employer with an excuse for you.” Offer help you can stand behind.

Boundaries without abandonment

“I will end this conversation if we start shouting. I am willing to talk again when we are calmer.” Keep connection available while holding a limit.

Influence without coercion

“Would you be willing to look at two support options with me?” Invite a next step while respecting the person’s choice.

The family’s next four moves

  • Find the pattern: identify what the family is funding, hiding, rescuing, permitting, or repeatedly repairing.
  • Align the family: agree on the facts, the help being offered, and the limits everyone can sustain.
  • Change the conditions: make recovery easier to choose and addiction harder to comfortably maintain—without taking away the person’s choice.
  • Follow through: stay connected, hold the plan calmly, and adjust with guidance instead of returning to crisis-driven reactions.

What working together can look like

One conversation.
A more considered next step.

Your circumstances shape the work. Here is how an intervention engagement can unfold.

  1. 01

    Listen

    Tell us what has been happening. We discuss fit, availability, and the decisions your family is facing.

    Family timeline
  2. 02

    Build the plan

    Clarify the scope, the people involved, and appropriate assessment or treatment options.

    Treatment options
  3. 03

    Prepare together

    Align the family around communication, the help being offered, and boundaries you can maintain.

    Family alignment
  4. 04

    Take the next step

    Carry out the agreed plan with preparation and support, while respecting the person’s choices.

    Preparation guide
  5. 05

    Follow through

    Coordinate transitions and discuss continuing support after the initial treatment decision.

    Continuing care

Built for the cases that do not fit a script.

High-conflict and urgent-need work may require coordination across clinical, medical, travel, and safety disciplines. The Firm assembles the right team for the situation, which may include physicians, clinicians, travel nurses, and appropriately qualified security professionals when genuinely necessary. Scope is determined case by case; emergency response remains the responsibility of 911 and local emergency services.

Consultation and intervention services may be delivered in person or virtually when appropriate. The Firm has served families nationally and worked internationally, including engagements involving Canada, Kenya, Morocco, Greece, the Netherlands, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and South Africa.

A few questions to start

There is room for uncertainty.

Can we call before our loved one agrees to help?

Yes. Family members can discuss their own preparation, communication, and next steps before a loved one participates. You do not need to have everything resolved before reaching out.

Do you work with families outside Nashville?

Yes. The Firm coordinates national travel and virtual consultation when appropriate. Availability, assigned personnel, and the scope of support are confirmed for each engagement.

What does the first inquiry cost?

An initial service inquiry is at no charge. Professional fees depend on the services, preparation, travel, and continuing support involved. Scope and fees are confirmed before engagement.

Where can we start if we are still exploring?

Visit our resource library or family decision guide to organize your concerns and questions. These tools support reflection and do not replace professional assessment.

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Let’s plan your family’s next step.

Tell us what is happening. We will help you identify the next responsible move.