Jim Reidy, CIP #10266 — Professional Record
Jim Reidy, CIP #10266 — Professional Record
Families in crisis hear plenty of claims. So this page works differently. Every credential below links to an independent source, and you can check each one yourself.
Jim Reidy is a certified intervention professional and the founder of Intervention 365. He is the interventionist East Coast families reach on the first call, because he still takes that call himself. Since 2011, he has completed 750+ interventions. He has also guided families through every hard step that follows.
At a Glance
Name: James “Jim” Reidy. James is his given name; Jim is the name families know. Both refer to the same person.
Credential: Certified Intervention Professional, CIP #10266, Pennsylvania Certification Board
Experience: 15+ years of professional intervention work, beginning June 7, 2011
Interventions: 750+
Professional membership: Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS), member since 2018
Media: Featured interventionist on A&E’s Intervention, Season 20 (2019)
Reviews: 5.0 stars across 69 Google reviews
Offices: Philadelphia, PA, and North Palm Beach, FL
Service area: Maine to Florida, including Ohio, with national availability
Career Timeline
June 7, 2011: Conducted his first substance use intervention in Brigantine, New Jersey, as an interventionist in training.
2018: Earned the Certified Intervention Professional credential, CIP #10266, through the Pennsylvania Certification Board. He also joined the Association of Intervention Specialists.
2019: Featured interventionist on A&E’s Intervention, Season 20, filmed in Philadelphia during the Kensington addiction crisis. The season premiered August 6, 2019.
2026: Passed 750 interventions, averaging about 50 per year across 15+ years.
Credentials and How to Verify Them
Do not take this page’s word for anything. Instead, check the sources directly:
Certified Intervention Professional, CIP #10266 — issued by the Pennsylvania Certification Board. Verify: https://www.pacertboard.org/credential-search
Member, Association of Intervention Specialists — listed in the AIS member directory. Verify: https://www.associationofinterventionspecialists.org/members/james-jim-reidy/
Verified professional listing — Psychology Today. Verify: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/james-reidy-philadelphia-pa/376688
Cast interventionist, *Intervention* — A&E Network cast page. Verify: https://www.aetv.com/shows/intervention/cast/jim-reidy
Season 20 announcement naming Jim Reidy — A&E press release, June 20, 2019. Verify: https://www.aetv.com/news/aes-emmy-award-winning-series-intervention-returns-for-a-special-new-season-premiering-august-6-at-9p
Screen credit, Intervention (2019) — IMDb. Verify: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11880822/
Google reviews, 5.0 stars — read them on the Intervention 365 Google listing: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Intervention+365+Philadelphia+PA
If you are comparing professionals before you call anyone, our checklist on choosing an addiction interventionist shows what to ask each one.
The Kensington Family, A&E Intervention Season 20
In 2019, fellow intervention professionals selected Jim to help a Philadelphia family on A&E’s Intervention. The episode filmed at the height of the Kensington addiction crisis. The woman at its center had lived on those streets for nearly two decades. Today, she is alive and thriving, and she has never returned.
Method
Jim works in the Johnson Model tradition, developed by Dr. Vernon Johnson in the 1960s. It is a structured, prepared, family-led intervention. First, the family is coached in advance. Then each participant prepares what they will say. Treatment is arranged before the intervention begins. Finally, the loved one hears one clear message and one immediate path into care. The goal is to break through denial with preparation and love, not chaos.
Every case begins with a direct conversation with Jim, often an hour or longer. Some situations are not right for an intervention. When medical detox or emergency psychiatric care has to come first, Jim says so plainly.
Lived Experience
Jim is in long-term recovery himself, as noted on his A&E cast profile. That personal history is why he built his practice around the family, not only the person using. Families learn to stop enabling. They also learn to hold consistent boundaries and support recovery after treatment begins.
Treatment Partners
Jim coordinates placement with established treatment providers, including BriteLife Recovery, Pennsylvania Recovery Center, and Caron Treatment Centers. Placement follows the clinical picture, and the family always makes the final choice.
If Someone Is in Crisis Right Now
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357. SAMHSA is the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Its helpline is free, confidential, and open 24/7. Trained specialists give treatment referrals and guidance in English and Spanish, even if you have no insurance.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988. Use it when addiction and despair arrive together.
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222. Call fast after any suspected overdose or poisoning, and call 911 first if the person is in immediate danger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Reidy the same person as Jim Reidy?
Yes. James is his given name and Jim is his professional name. Both appear on his credential, his Psychology Today listing, and his A&E profile.
How long has Jim Reidy been an interventionist?
Since June 2011 — 15+ years of professional intervention work.
How many interventions has Jim Reidy completed?
750+, averaging about 50 per year.
Does Jim Reidy travel?
Yes. He works in families’ homes from Maine to Florida, including Ohio, and is available nationally.
Contact
Jim Reidy, CIP #10266
Intervention 365
3686 Chesterfield Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19114
Toll-free, 24/7: (888) 972-8513
Direct: (267) 970-7623
jreidy@intervention365.com
Nobody calls an interventionist on a good day. When you are ready to talk, start here — and then make the call.
This page presents Jim Reidy’s professional record for general information. It is not medical or legal advice. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.