Motivational Interviewing Psychiatrists in Yonkers, NY

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Anita Richardson-Sasson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10701
*Currently accepting new patients via telepsychiatry.* I am ready to help you! I have been a Registered Nurse for 12+ years and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for 4+ years, and my mission is to improve your life. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety, depression, and ADHD for adults, and older adults. I view psychiatry through a holistic standpoint, in which I use the mind and the body to help you get to the wellness that you so deserve.
*Currently accepting new patients via telepsychiatry.* I am ready to help you! I have been a Registered Nurse for 12+ years and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for 4+ years, and my mission is to improve your life. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety, depression, and ADHD for adults, and older adults. I view psychiatry through a holistic standpoint, in which I use the mind and the body to help you get to the wellness that you so deserve.
(914) 359-3078 View (914) 359-3078
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Leonid Stosman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10710  (Online Only)
As your dedicated provider, I'm here to offer you support every step of the way on your wellness journey. It's common to encounter emotional and behavioral blocks such as anxiety and depression along this path. I'm committed to helping you find personally relevant and meaningful solutions to alleviate your suffering and ignite a newfound sense of hope for the future. We'll work collaboratively to identify your goals and pave the way to a deeper and more meaningful life experience.
As your dedicated provider, I'm here to offer you support every step of the way on your wellness journey. It's common to encounter emotional and behavioral blocks such as anxiety and depression along this path. I'm committed to helping you find personally relevant and meaningful solutions to alleviate your suffering and ignite a newfound sense of hope for the future. We'll work collaboratively to identify your goals and pave the way to a deeper and more meaningful life experience.
(914) 350-4431 View (914) 350-4431
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Giovanni Etienne
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10704
*Currently accepting new patients via telepsychiatry.* I am ready to help you! I have been a Psychiatric Nurse for 11+ years and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for 4+ years, and my mission is to improve your life. My specialties include the treatment of Anxiety, Addiction, and Trauma/PTSD for all age groups.
*Currently accepting new patients via telepsychiatry.* I am ready to help you! I have been a Psychiatric Nurse for 11+ years and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for 4+ years, and my mission is to improve your life. My specialties include the treatment of Anxiety, Addiction, and Trauma/PTSD for all age groups.
(917) 663-4163 View (917) 663-4163
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Kathy Roberts
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10704
I am here to support the well-being of individuals, their families, and the community through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education. I understand that everyone's path to wellness is unique and that healing takes time. Everyone on this journey deserves to be heard and treated with respect. I approach individuals seeking care with empathy and will work tirelessly with them and their families to help them find their successful path.
I am here to support the well-being of individuals, their families, and the community through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education. I understand that everyone's path to wellness is unique and that healing takes time. Everyone on this journey deserves to be heard and treated with respect. I approach individuals seeking care with empathy and will work tirelessly with them and their families to help them find their successful path.
(914) 454-2520 View (914) 454-2520
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Iman Hines
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP , BC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Yonkers, NY 10704
Through my patient focused, individualized treatment, I will assist you in the implementation of a lifestyle transformation that addresses the mind, body, soul and spirit. As a millennial psychiatric provider, I encourage patient-provider collaboration. My goal is to provide an exceptional experience. My ideal patient is high functioning, technologically savvy, success- driven and amenable to a lifestyle overhaul that addresses nutrition, exercise, structure and affirmative mental training. This client appreciates a solution-based, action-driven approach to achieving their goals.
Through my patient focused, individualized treatment, I will assist you in the implementation of a lifestyle transformation that addresses the mind, body, soul and spirit. As a millennial psychiatric provider, I encourage patient-provider collaboration. My goal is to provide an exceptional experience. My ideal patient is high functioning, technologically savvy, success- driven and amenable to a lifestyle overhaul that addresses nutrition, exercise, structure and affirmative mental training. This client appreciates a solution-based, action-driven approach to achieving their goals.
(914) 502-4504 View (914) 502-4504
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Henry Adewole Ibitokun
Psychiatric Nurse, PMHNP, FNP-C, AGNP-C
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10710
Henry A. Ibitokun is a dedicated and compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner passionate about improving mental health and well-being. With over a decade's worth of experience in the field, Nurse practitioner Henry has honed expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, and more. Book your Psych evaluation, medication management, and talk therapy sessions at www.hoclinical.com
Henry A. Ibitokun is a dedicated and compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner passionate about improving mental health and well-being. With over a decade's worth of experience in the field, Nurse practitioner Henry has honed expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, and more. Book your Psych evaluation, medication management, and talk therapy sessions at www.hoclinical.com
(732) 479-7169 View (732) 479-7169
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Taqialdeen Zamil
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10701  (Online Only)
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
(925) 886-4303 View (925) 886-4303
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Gundu Reddy
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Yonkers, NY 10710  (Online Only)
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, with a background in HIV, psychiatry, integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance. I have also pursued an additional two years of training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the NYU psychoanalytic institute. I feel that most people neglect psychiatric symptoms and either suffer in silence , either because they do not realize that their symptoms are treatable or they believe that they have to be strong. Many people are on the wrong medication, on sub-therapeutic therapeutic doses. In my experience , with care and perseverance, most people can get better, and achieve a better quality of life.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, with a background in HIV, psychiatry, integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance. I have also pursued an additional two years of training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the NYU psychoanalytic institute. I feel that most people neglect psychiatric symptoms and either suffer in silence , either because they do not realize that their symptoms are treatable or they believe that they have to be strong. Many people are on the wrong medication, on sub-therapeutic therapeutic doses. In my experience , with care and perseverance, most people can get better, and achieve a better quality of life.
(212) 655-0541 View (212) 655-0541
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Tri-Star Behavioral Health Inc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FPMHNP, MSN, APRN, ANCC-BC, BSN
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10705
I am a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is Board Certified. I have expertise in providing Psychiatric Assessments, Medication Management, Individual and Family Psychotherapy. I specialize in Child/Adolescent, Young Adults, Adults and the Geriatric Population. Majority of my training and clinical experience has been at Bellevue Hospital, VA Hospitals and the Prison System.
I am a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is Board Certified. I have expertise in providing Psychiatric Assessments, Medication Management, Individual and Family Psychotherapy. I specialize in Child/Adolescent, Young Adults, Adults and the Geriatric Population. Majority of my training and clinical experience has been at Bellevue Hospital, VA Hospitals and the Prison System.
(646) 863-4287 View (646) 863-4287
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Nasir Naqvi
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10701
You've taken the first step toward getting help. Now you may be wondering: Do I need talk therapy, medication or both? As a board-certified psychiatrists who is trained in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, I can help you choose a treatment that suits your unique needs. I provide integrated, holistic care that addresses mind, brain, body and environment while emphasizing safety, comfort, understanding and availability. No matter what kind of treatment you choose, I will listen to what you say.
You've taken the first step toward getting help. Now you may be wondering: Do I need talk therapy, medication or both? As a board-certified psychiatrists who is trained in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, I can help you choose a treatment that suits your unique needs. I provide integrated, holistic care that addresses mind, brain, body and environment while emphasizing safety, comfort, understanding and availability. No matter what kind of treatment you choose, I will listen to what you say.
(914) 920-2953 View (914) 920-2953
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Kenneth James Garcia
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10703
Medications provide transient benefits for the majority of psychiatric issues. For optimal and enduring results, the combination of capable psychotherapy to foster insight with judicial use of supplemental medication to moderate distracting emotionality is best. Tragically, since psychiatric medications were introduced in the 1950's, psychiatrists have forgetten the unique experience of the individual and instead overdiagnose a few disorders and treat predominantly with medication. There are no magic pills. Any patient willing to do the work, can experience a positive change in their lives. (2) No insurance accepted.
Medications provide transient benefits for the majority of psychiatric issues. For optimal and enduring results, the combination of capable psychotherapy to foster insight with judicial use of supplemental medication to moderate distracting emotionality is best. Tragically, since psychiatric medications were introduced in the 1950's, psychiatrists have forgetten the unique experience of the individual and instead overdiagnose a few disorders and treat predominantly with medication. There are no magic pills. Any patient willing to do the work, can experience a positive change in their lives. (2) No insurance accepted.
(315) 828-0767 View (315) 828-0767
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Patricia Grendell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10701  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing a wide range of acute and chronic stress and distress using a multitude of medicine-based and non-pharmacological methods to achieve increased well-being and recovery. I tailor treatment to the goals, needs, and comfort level of each individual at her or his own pace.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing a wide range of acute and chronic stress and distress using a multitude of medicine-based and non-pharmacological methods to achieve increased well-being and recovery. I tailor treatment to the goals, needs, and comfort level of each individual at her or his own pace.
(914) 502-4346 View (914) 502-4346
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Mary Bumpars
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Yonkers, NY 10703  (Online Only)
During this journey of life, we encounter different stressors, both organic and inorganic, and need support. These stressors can expose areas of our lives that require a special touch. Phases of Life Psychiatry is here to meet you where you are. During our judgment-free assessment the client can feel free to express themselves and will be offered comprehensive feedback and sound recommendation for healthy living and mental wellbeing.
During this journey of life, we encounter different stressors, both organic and inorganic, and need support. These stressors can expose areas of our lives that require a special touch. Phases of Life Psychiatry is here to meet you where you are. During our judgment-free assessment the client can feel free to express themselves and will be offered comprehensive feedback and sound recommendation for healthy living and mental wellbeing.
(718) 550-5547 View (718) 550-5547
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B.T.M. Psychiatric NP Services, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FPMHNP, -BC, Psych, NP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yonkers, NY 10701  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Here, is NON-judgmental environment that fosters and focuses on building patient trust/rapport through mutual respect. A Humanistic/Holistic approach is strongly emphasized and practiced. I believe creating a treatment plan that is tailored to each individuals needs. When prescribing, ruling out possible medical conditions and other factors contributing to symptoms is priority. I have expertise in treating child/adolescent disorders, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, ADHD, and other mental health issues.
Here, is NON-judgmental environment that fosters and focuses on building patient trust/rapport through mutual respect. A Humanistic/Holistic approach is strongly emphasized and practiced. I believe creating a treatment plan that is tailored to each individuals needs. When prescribing, ruling out possible medical conditions and other factors contributing to symptoms is priority. I have expertise in treating child/adolescent disorders, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, ADHD, and other mental health issues.
(914) 350-5265 View (914) 350-5265

More Psychiatrists Nearby

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Laura Coleman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, NC-BC, CNL
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10032
My therapeutic approach is Client-Centered integrated with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic, and Motivational Interviewing therapies appropriate to meet your unique situation.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Board Certified Nurse Coach providing medication management and psychotherapy for clients in need of mental health services. In my capacity as a Nurse Coach, Psych Nurse, and Psychiatric NP, I have worked with adult clients experiencing stress, anxiety, marginalization, PTSD, situational and generational traumas, and individuals with co-occurring mental and physical health challenges.
My therapeutic approach is Client-Centered integrated with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic, and Motivational Interviewing therapies appropriate to meet your unique situation.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Board Certified Nurse Coach providing medication management and psychotherapy for clients in need of mental health services. In my capacity as a Nurse Coach, Psych Nurse, and Psychiatric NP, I have worked with adult clients experiencing stress, anxiety, marginalization, PTSD, situational and generational traumas, and individuals with co-occurring mental and physical health challenges.
(845) 523-6981 View (845) 523-6981
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Josephine Kuhl
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Harrison, NY 10528
I work with people of all ages and from all walks of life. Most come because they have the sense that something in their life isn't working. They want to feel better and I want to help them. During our first visits we will get to know each other and talk about why you came in. We will start to determine your personal goals and the different treatment options available to you. I see patients in my private office, in a nonthreatening environment, with complete confidentiality. I want people to feel comfortable and safe in my office, even if it it their first experience with a psychiatrist.
I work with people of all ages and from all walks of life. Most come because they have the sense that something in their life isn't working. They want to feel better and I want to help them. During our first visits we will get to know each other and talk about why you came in. We will start to determine your personal goals and the different treatment options available to you. I see patients in my private office, in a nonthreatening environment, with complete confidentiality. I want people to feel comfortable and safe in my office, even if it it their first experience with a psychiatrist.
(914) 825-4335 View (914) 825-4335
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Sonia Jasmine Bonsu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B, FNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scarsdale, NY 10583  (Online Only)
If this is your first time seeking help, welcome! I appreciate your trust in me. Starting can be scary, especially talking to someone new about your feelings. I offer a caring environment to support you through your struggles and help you lead a happy healthy life. Your privacy is crucial to me, and my telehealth services are secure. Whether you are new or returning, I'm here to continue your mental health journey and hope to see positive growth. It is my ask that you please be open, and honest during each encounter with me to help facilitate and develop the best personalized treatment plan for you.
If this is your first time seeking help, welcome! I appreciate your trust in me. Starting can be scary, especially talking to someone new about your feelings. I offer a caring environment to support you through your struggles and help you lead a happy healthy life. Your privacy is crucial to me, and my telehealth services are secure. Whether you are new or returning, I'm here to continue your mental health journey and hope to see positive growth. It is my ask that you please be open, and honest during each encounter with me to help facilitate and develop the best personalized treatment plan for you.
(929) 249-5111 View (929) 249-5111
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Jyothsna Karlapalem
Psychiatrist, MD, CCTP II, NCTTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10607
I offer warm, culturally sensitive, compassionate integrative psychiatry & psychotherapy services for those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction. Mental health struggles can rob you of joy and make you feel alone and hopeless. Dealing with self-doubt and self-criticism is hard and painful. If you found it difficult to connect with providers, felt judged and misunderstood in the past or tried medications that just did not seem to help, don't give up! Finding the RIGHT provider that takes the time to listen, understands you, and has expertise in Integrative Psychiatry can make ALL the difference.
I offer warm, culturally sensitive, compassionate integrative psychiatry & psychotherapy services for those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction. Mental health struggles can rob you of joy and make you feel alone and hopeless. Dealing with self-doubt and self-criticism is hard and painful. If you found it difficult to connect with providers, felt judged and misunderstood in the past or tried medications that just did not seem to help, don't give up! Finding the RIGHT provider that takes the time to listen, understands you, and has expertise in Integrative Psychiatry can make ALL the difference.
(914) 809-5984 View (914) 809-5984
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Daferti Afflick
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Ms. Daferti Afflick is a dedicated adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner offering virtual consultations at Orenda Psychiatry. With a master's degree in nursing from Molloy University, Ms. Afflick is skilled at managing various mental health concerns. She helps patients deal with issues like anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder. She also offers prescription refills.
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Ms. Daferti Afflick is a dedicated adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner offering virtual consultations at Orenda Psychiatry. With a master's degree in nursing from Molloy University, Ms. Afflick is skilled at managing various mental health concerns. She helps patients deal with issues like anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder. She also offers prescription refills.
(347) 707-7735 View (347) 707-7735
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Danielle Overton-Miller
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New Rochelle, NY 10801
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. I possess strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation and intuition. As a PMHNP, my role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate and therapist.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. I possess strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation and intuition. As a PMHNP, my role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate and therapist.
(347) 707-7735 View (347) 707-7735
Motivational Interviewing Psychiatrists

How does motivational interviewing work?

Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathizes, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.

Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?

Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviors in children.

How long does motivational interviewing last?

Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.

What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?

In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behavior.