Motivational Interviewing Therapists in 06374

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Alan Bonin
Counselor, LMHC, LCDP, LADC, LPC, SAP
Verified Verified
Plainfield, CT 06374
I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and other research-supported approaches.
I have worked with clients that have a variety of issues. I am licensed as both a mental health and a substance use provider. I offer a goal oriented treatment using an integrative therapeutic approach. I have worked in several different settings including Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals where the goal was stabilization to Detoxification Facilities. I have also worked at various other levels of care, which include Partial Hospital Programs and Intensive Out Patient. I enjoy working with both adult and adolescent populations.
I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and other research-supported approaches.
I have worked with clients that have a variety of issues. I am licensed as both a mental health and a substance use provider. I offer a goal oriented treatment using an integrative therapeutic approach. I have worked in several different settings including Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals where the goal was stabilization to Detoxification Facilities. I have also worked at various other levels of care, which include Partial Hospital Programs and Intensive Out Patient. I enjoy working with both adult and adolescent populations.
(860) 474-3409 View (860) 474-3409
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Donna A Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainfield, CT 06374
I have my Master's Degree in Social Work and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My clinical work experience includes individual assessments, individual, couples, and family counseling. I work with adults ages 21 & older. I specialize in spirituality, domestic violence, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, couples/family counseling, and high conflict parenting. I also offer K-9 assisted therapy. My dog, Brody, has been professionally trained as a therapy dog and Bentley has recently joined our team too. Animal assisted therapy is an option, not a requirement, for any client who is interested.
I have my Master's Degree in Social Work and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My clinical work experience includes individual assessments, individual, couples, and family counseling. I work with adults ages 21 & older. I specialize in spirituality, domestic violence, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, couples/family counseling, and high conflict parenting. I also offer K-9 assisted therapy. My dog, Brody, has been professionally trained as a therapy dog and Bentley has recently joined our team too. Animal assisted therapy is an option, not a requirement, for any client who is interested.
(860) 467-0631 View (860) 467-0631
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Inlight Professional Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plainfield, CT 06374
Do you find yourself conflicted within your thoughts and feelings? Do you spend a lot of mental energy trying to cope with your inner angst and turmoil or sadness or anger? maybe even rage? or Fear? Do you find yourself wishing you knew how to feel better emotionally so you could just be more happy in life? Our Feelings are a wonderful gift that makes us HUMAN but when our feelings are not balanced, when we are carrying unresolved issues from past, when we are flooded by feelings and not able to see things clearly, they provide the biggest pain and heartache in life. Would you like someone to help you with your inner struggle?
Do you find yourself conflicted within your thoughts and feelings? Do you spend a lot of mental energy trying to cope with your inner angst and turmoil or sadness or anger? maybe even rage? or Fear? Do you find yourself wishing you knew how to feel better emotionally so you could just be more happy in life? Our Feelings are a wonderful gift that makes us HUMAN but when our feelings are not balanced, when we are carrying unresolved issues from past, when we are flooded by feelings and not able to see things clearly, they provide the biggest pain and heartache in life. Would you like someone to help you with your inner struggle?
(860) 341-5410 View (860) 341-5410
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A Partnership In Creative Counseling
LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainfield, CT 06374
We are a small group of professional therapists thriving to create a safe, caring, & confidential atmosphere. We are dedicated to helping our clients feel comfortable so they can work on mental health issues, daily challenges and life stressors. We are centrally located in Canterbury with easy access from Plainfield, Lisbon, Windham and surrounding areas. Our clinicians also utilize dogs, and horses along with art & play therapy when it is appropriate. We are happy to announce the addition of a Certified Holistic Nutritionist to the practice. Along with adolescent group therapy and child and adolescent therapeutic book clubs.
We are a small group of professional therapists thriving to create a safe, caring, & confidential atmosphere. We are dedicated to helping our clients feel comfortable so they can work on mental health issues, daily challenges and life stressors. We are centrally located in Canterbury with easy access from Plainfield, Lisbon, Windham and surrounding areas. Our clinicians also utilize dogs, and horses along with art & play therapy when it is appropriate. We are happy to announce the addition of a Certified Holistic Nutritionist to the practice. Along with adolescent group therapy and child and adolescent therapeutic book clubs.
(959) 335-9734 View (959) 335-9734
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Richard Hisman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Plainfield, CT 06374
I am a military veteran who has been working in the Helping Profession since 2015. I have worked at a long-term recovery house, most recently have been working with a public agency treating a variety of issues, and I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I enjoy meeting with people, getting to know them, and helping them to achieve their personal goals.
I am a military veteran who has been working in the Helping Profession since 2015. I have worked at a long-term recovery house, most recently have been working with a public agency treating a variety of issues, and I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I enjoy meeting with people, getting to know them, and helping them to achieve their personal goals.
(860) 300-8012 View (860) 300-8012
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Ciro Anthony Massa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainfield, CT 06374
Welcome to creating positive change in your life. My goal is to help you identify the issues that have been the most challenging, and helping you work towards finding solutions that will move you towards achieving a more fulfilling life. Feel free to contact me via email or phone call so that we can discuss how I may be of help to you. Help is available. You have only to embrace it with hope, and a willingness to move forward with your life.
Welcome to creating positive change in your life. My goal is to help you identify the issues that have been the most challenging, and helping you work towards finding solutions that will move you towards achieving a more fulfilling life. Feel free to contact me via email or phone call so that we can discuss how I may be of help to you. Help is available. You have only to embrace it with hope, and a willingness to move forward with your life.
(860) 854-7524 View (860) 854-7524
Photo of Kim Young, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Kim Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainfield, CT 06374  (Online Only)
I believe in an integrative and holistic approach to help clients find balance in their daily lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or other challenges in your life, it is possible to work through it with someone who can offer skillful support and guidance. The goal that people say they most want; is to feel better, or that they want things to be different. It is possible for healing to occur and to work on issues that are hard to deal with in the right space. Change is possible and attainable.
I believe in an integrative and holistic approach to help clients find balance in their daily lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or other challenges in your life, it is possible to work through it with someone who can offer skillful support and guidance. The goal that people say they most want; is to feel better, or that they want things to be different. It is possible for healing to occur and to work on issues that are hard to deal with in the right space. Change is possible and attainable.
(207) 200-5536 View (207) 200-5536
Photo of Jessica Janczyk, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Jessica Janczyk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Plainfield, CT 06374
Immediate Openings in July! Have you experienced anxiety, depression or another mental health diagnosis that you are not sure fits what you are experiencing? Have you experienced a traumatic event and no matter how hard you try can't get back to the "you" before that event? Have you struggled on and off with substance use or behavior that has caused negative impact on your life?, maybe court involvement? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, I'm confident when working together we can address your concerns.
Immediate Openings in July! Have you experienced anxiety, depression or another mental health diagnosis that you are not sure fits what you are experiencing? Have you experienced a traumatic event and no matter how hard you try can't get back to the "you" before that event? Have you struggled on and off with substance use or behavior that has caused negative impact on your life?, maybe court involvement? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, I'm confident when working together we can address your concerns.
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Motivational Interviewing Therapists

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.