Candy Finnigan Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Candy Finnigan is a nationally recognized addiction specialist and interventionist with over 30 years of experience in the recovery field. She is best known for her role as a featured interventionist on the Emmy Award-winning A&E series Intervention, where she has been a key figure since the show’s inception in 2005. Her work on the series has been praised for its compassionate approach to addressing substance use and mental health issues, helping to raise public awareness about the complexities of addiction. In addition to her television work, Candy has an extensive background in addiction counseling and intervention training. She received her Certification in Alcohol-Drug Counseling from UCLA and completed internships at Cedars-Sinai Hospital and C.P.C. Westwood Hospital. Her professional development includes certifications in the Gorski Method, sex addiction, and co-dependency, as well as training in Systemic Family Intervention. She is a Certified Master Addiction Counselor III and a Board Registered Interventionist II, and she is affiliated with the Association of Intervention Specialists. Candy's commitment to recovery extends beyond her professional achievements. She has been sober for over 30 years and is deeply invested in helping others achieve lasting change. She co-founded the Musicians Assistance Program (MAP), now part of MusiCares, to support individuals in the music industry struggling with addiction. Her book, When Enough is Enough: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Intervention, published by Penguin/Avery in 2008, serves as a valuable resource for families and professionals navigating the intervention process. Throughout her career, Candy has worked with various treatment centers and has facilitated programs for both adults and adolescents. She served as a drug and alcohol counselor at Beverly Hills High School for 11 years, where she led the “Sober Lunch” program. Her approach emphasizes the importance of family involvement in the recovery process, recognizing addiction as a family disease that requires collective healing. Based in Los Angeles County, Candy continues to be an active speaker and consultant in the recovery community. She offers workshops and lectures on topics such as intervention strategies, relapse prevention, and the impact of addiction on families. Through her work, she remains dedicated to providing support and guidance to those affected by addiction, helping them find hope and a path to recovery.