Professional Interventionist & Certified Recovery Coach
Joe O’Connor
Joe O’Connor is a professional interventionist and Certified Recovery Coach Professional with 27 years of continuous sobriety, a member of the Association of Intervention Specialists, and more than a decade of board-level service to an addiction treatment organization.
Credentials & experience
- Professional Interventionist
- Certified Recovery Coach Professional
- Member — Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS)
- 10+ years on the Board of Directors of an addiction treatment organization
- 27 years of continuous sobriety
- HIPAA certified · Trained in naloxone (Narcan) administration
Joe meets people where they are, while guiding them toward where they need to be—with clarity, structure, and unwavering support.
Joe O’Connor is a professional interventionist and Certified Recovery Coach Professional with 27 years of continuous sobriety and extensive experience supporting individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. His work is grounded in both lived experience and a deep understanding of recovery-oriented systems of care.
Having experienced addiction firsthand beginning in adolescence, Joe understands the complexities individuals and families face. Through treatment, structured support and a long-term commitment to recovery, he built a sustainable path forward — an experience that now informs his professional approach.
Background
Joe has facilitated interventions, supported clients through treatment transitions, and worked closely with families navigating complex, overwhelming situations. He is a member of the Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS) and has served for more than 10 years on the Board of Directors of an addiction treatment organization, contributing to program development and organizational decision-making. He also brings a 30-year career managing a large family-owned business, which strengthens his ability to work within family systems and communicate clearly under pressure.
Approach
Joe’s approach centers on structure, accountability and clear, direct communication. He helps families move from uncertainty to action with practical, step-by-step plans, helping clients break through resistance, establish healthy boundaries and take meaningful steps toward recovery.
How Joe helps families
Structured intervention planning
Carefully planned interventions focused on preparation, clear communication and compassionate execution.
Recovery coaching & accountability
One-on-one coaching emphasizing accountability, relapse prevention and practical tools for lasting sobriety.
Family guidance & treatment navigation
Education, boundary-setting and treatment placement guidance for families.
Inquiries may be handled by an appropriate professional interventionist from Transcend based on the family’s circumstances, location, availability and needs.
Your next step
You don’t have to figure this out by yourselves.
A brief, confidential discovery call is where the next right step begins — for your loved one, and for the rest of the family.
- 1Tell us a littleSo the right person can reach out.
- 2A 10–15 minute conversationWe listen and understand where your family is.
- 3A clear next stepWith Transcend, or somewhere better suited.
Prefer to talk now? 732-305-2626
Thank you.
A member of the Transcend team will review your information and reach out to understand what is happening and determine the appropriate next step.
If you’d rather talk now, call 732-305-2626. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health or suicidal crisis, call or text 988.