Professional Interventionist and Structured Family Recovery® Counselor

Kathy Row is a clinical interventionist and Structured Family Recovery® counselor serving the Ann Arbor/Detroit, MI area. She has been supporting families in the fields of mental health and addiction for more than 20 years. Kathy is a Love First Certified Clinical Interventionist, representing the most advanced and rigorous training in the field. 

She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and Psychology from Central Michigan University and a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Eastern Michigan University. She is also a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). 

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Professional Journey & Approach

Before joining Love First, Kathy practiced independently in Plymouth, Michigan, providing therapy to individuals, families, and couples. Through this work, she repeatedly observed the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship and the lasting positive outcomes it can generate. 

Previously, she served as Vice President of Clinical Operations at Pathway Family Center, a long‑term adolescent treatment facility. Additionally, she served as an adjunct instructor in Addiction Studies at the University of Detroit Mercy. 

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Consultation & Intervention

You may wish to begin with a scheduled consultation with Kathy to assess whether intervention is appropriate for your family or to explore treatment possibilities. Consultations—lasting at least one hour—are available via conference call or in person in the Ann Arbor/Detroit area and can include multiple family members.

Family dynamics amid addiction often lead to emotional upheaval and chaos—conditions in which addiction can flourish. Kathy provides order, direction, and fresh options. A detailed history is gathered during the consultation, and a tailored strategy is developed to begin moving forward. 

Kathy works collaboratively with families to develop individualized intervention plans rooted in the Love First methodology, which leverages the family’s natural care and concern in an organized way to break through defense and denial, creating a moment of clarity for the loved one to accept help. 

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Structured Family Recovery®

Kathy is trained and certified in Structured Family Recovery®. She helps families build upon the momentum created by a successful Love First intervention to establish ongoing positive patterns in recovery. 

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Personal Foundation & Values

Kathy credits her engagement with Al‑Anon recovery for providing her with clarity on what she can—and cannot—change. Working the Twelve Steps gave her renewed direction—one she now brings to her family‑centered recovery work. 

She lives in Canton with her husband, daughter, and a beloved array of animals. She volunteers with Waggin’ Tails Dog Rescue, where she fosters and finds homes for homeless dogs and raises public awareness about puppy mills.