Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Jacksonville, FL
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Hallie Kritsas
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Hallie is a Licensed Therapist in the state of Florida and operates from a strengths-based approach, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and
motivational interviewing
, amongst other evidence-based practices. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, coping with life changes, and individuals with relationship issues. Hallie believes each person has their own unique story and she looks forward to hearing yours and working together!

Nada Frazier
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified
Verified
My evidence-based practices include mindfulness-based modalities, stress reduction and resiliency, strengths-based,
motivational interviewing
, narrative, cognitive behavior, cognitive processing, integrative, feminist, and solution-focused brief therapy.
I believe in the power of connection. I believe we are all sacred beings crafting the stories of our life. My therapy and coaching practices support clients through personal growth, self-development, anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, chronic illness and pain, caregiving, end-of-life, loss and grief, and emotional and spiritual exploration. I enjoy collaborating with my clients and helping them add tools to their life skills toolboxes. I also coach helping professionals through experiences of compassion fatigue, burnout, career transitions, and developing practical and empowering self-care practices.

Julia Murchison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida working as a clinical therapist. My focus is helping people learn to feel safe in their own body while addressing issues of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, complex trauma, and substance use. I work with people who are experiencing feelings of overwhelm with life stressors, anxiety, and a desire to feel at peace within themselves. I use cognitive behavior therapy,
motivational interviewing
, ACT, polyvagal theory, and mindfulness skills through a psychodynamic lens to empower you to uncover the emotional blocks and thought patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

Shon Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As an LCSW, I specialize in a person centered, strength based perspective,
motivational interviewing
to develop a treatment plan designed to meet your individual needs.
Are you feeling helpless, out of balance, not like yourself, afraid of life changes, living, or losing yourself, struggling at school, work, or with your purpose, experiencing nightmares and/or thoughts you are not normally having such as suicide? Please partner with us to live again, reduce anxiety, isolation, and face fears. We help individuals who are experiencing the following: considering marriage or divorce, life transitions, lost of interests, drained by military life, grief, need support to comfort for elderly parents, sexual abuse, trauma, DCF involvement, and/or struggling with school, work, finding purpose.

Christophan Simmons
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified
Verified
My counseling styles are reflective of cognitive behavioral therapy,
motivational interviewing
, and solution-focused techniques.
I am Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with more than 8 years experience helping individuals, families and teams find solutions to complex life problems. While serving in the Armed Forces, I gained invaluable experience in meeting individuals where they are and helping them reach their life goals, judgement free.

Jessie Huebner
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CEDS-S, EMDR, QS
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Her treatment approach includes the following proven methods: CBT, DBT, strengths-based therapy, EMDR, and
motivational interviewing
.
Jessie started Restored Purpose Counseling with a passion, a dream, to inspire those hurting, broken, and struggling to identify their purpose and hope for the future. Have mental health, an eating disorder, trauma, or other life struggles hindered your ability to live your life to the fullest? Jessie Huebner, experienced clinician, licensed in the state of FL and NJ as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), has a heart to instill hope and restore purpose to your life. She has worked in all levels of care in both eating disorder and substance abuse centers in roles of therapist to clinical director.

Keith Mattson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Keith Mattson and I am a Licensed Mental Counselor in the state of Florida. I have provided therapy services in various settings for over 10 years. My specialties include life transitions and adjustment, trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and PTSD. I utilize a mindfulness-based, solution focused, and person-centered approach, and incorporate several modalities including CBT, DBT, and
Motivational Interviewing
, amongst others.

Yolanda Tingler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I use several approaches depending on the client's needs such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychotherapy,
Motivational Interviewing
, Solution Focused Therapy, Behavioral Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, etc.
Hello! My name is Yolanda Tingler, but I prefer to be called Rhonda. My license number in FL is SW13846. I treat a variety of conditions including but not limited to ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Personality Disorders, OCD, Phobias, Trauma, Military life issues, etc using a variety of techniques. I specialize in individual, family, and group therapy for both Deaf/Hard of Hearing, people with disabilities, and hearing individuals. I have been a Sign Language Interpreter for 25 years so I am fluent in American Sign Language. I also work with college students as I am knowledgeable regarding student issues and academic needs

Shantizia (Nikki) Figgs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My counseling style reflects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Motivational Interviewing
, Solution-focused, and Brainspotting techniques.
Congratulations on taking the first step to improving your mental health. Being vulnerable concerning the things you are struggling with and decisions you have made can be very difficult. It is important to know your past does not determine your future. I am a passionate and caring therapist who utilizes a customized, non-judgmental approach to helping clients meet their needs. I have worked with adolescent and adult clients for over 7 years. I have been able to adequately assist clients with conquering depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, communication issues, and relationship problems.

Marykate Wihnyk
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. It is completely normal to find yourself struggling with the things life throws at you. Mental health counseling can provide relief and help you grow. I have experience with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, sexual and gender identity issues, academic difficulties, interpersonal relationships, and behavioral issues. I use cognitive behavioral therapy,
motivational interviewing
, and creative therapies, I work to help both adolescents and adults improve their lives.

Karlee Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ASDCS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My approach to therapy is a combination of Solution Focused,
Motivational Interviewing
, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Do you have Autism, and are you struggling with your mental health? Are you struggling with your self esteem? With your identity? With your place in the world? Research shows that people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder have a much lower access to mental health services than their non-Autistic peers. Many mental health clinicians are not comfortable working with someone on the spectrum. I AM. I have worked with individuals on the spectrum personally and professionally for over 15 years, and am certified as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.
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Lindsey Duncan
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
My approaches are Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy,
Motivational Interviewing
, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy.
My passion in life is to help individuals transform their lives. I find success when I see others blossom toward personal growth and development. I enjoy working with a wide variety of populations centered around the provision of emotional growth, expressive arts, and recovery. I have worked with many populations with struggling with eating disorders, addiction, and dual diagnosis.

Aquarius N Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Some modalities, that I use, are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy,
Motivational Interviewing
, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Christian Centered Therapy and more.
Taking new clients. Sliding scale fee for private pay. Accept most insurances. Your story is important and needs to be told. If you are struggling with the motivation for day-to-day life functioning, feeling overwhelmed or a little sadder than usual or perhaps you have some challenges that you need some guidance with, therapy may be best for you.

Tina Gillems
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I like to use the following Evidence based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution Focused therapy, Person-Centered therapy, and
Motivational interviewing
.
I have over 17 years of experience with Children and Families, Adults and children within the community, child welfare, individual and family therapy, case management and medical social work. I have worked within the Juvenile and adult justice system, LGBTQ population and their families, children and adults with mental health, children and adults that have aged out of foster care, and others in the community. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, domestic violence, and many more.

Amanda Ranney
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
I utilize a person-centered orientation with a trauma-informed lens while integrating tenants from CBT, ACT, EFT, and
Motivational Interviewing
.
My counseling philosophy aims to help increase self-awareness, adaptiveness, and psychological flexibility. I believe in the power of connection, authenticity, vulnerability, and self-compassion. Together, we work to discover the root of the roadblock, explore your multidimensional humanness, foster your innate strengths, and chase integration of mind/body/soul. I work best with individuals who are motivated, willing to open up, and seeking to better understand themselves psychologically and physiologically.

O'Neil Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Admitting that we need help can be very difficult and can be a source of anxiety and depression. My goal is to help alleviate your anxiety/depression by providing a safe, accepting and non-judgmental environment. I work collaboratively to address identified problems/areas of concern. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am trained in and utilize several treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT),
Motivational Interviewing
(MI) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Luiza Rodrigues
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Luiza Rodrigues and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. My areas of focus include anxiety, coping skills, stress, depression, family conflict, and self esteem, amongst others. I use a client centered, compassion-and-solution focused approach that utilizes modalities including CBT, EFT, and
Motivational Interviewing
. I enjoy empowering my clients to find a more meaningful way to live their lives and helping them learn about the importance of self-love.
Waitlist for new clients

Alexis Thomas
Counselor, LMHC, CTRS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I incorporate life experiences, spiritual principles as well as a broad range of therapy techniques DBT, CBT, and
motivational interviewing
.
Marriane Williamson shared, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." Right now so many people struggle with feeling lost and in uncharted territory, my goal as a Therapist is to help my clients, find light and hope in their own path. I believe that the goal of life should not be about the destination, but the journey. It would be a privilege to help you along to way. I will meet you exactly where you are and help you discover the life you were meant to live.

Stacy M Munn Habersham
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, CTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Although, my emphasis is in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy I am also skilled in
motivational interviewing
(MI), client-centered approach, mindfulness practice, and many more.
I believe it takes an immense amount of courage for one to ask for help. It is an honour to be trusted to walk beside you on this journey to healing. I provide a therapeutic space filled with peace, compassion and support for my clients. Together, we will work on identifying what is no longer providing purpose in your life whilst creating goals and a plan that works for you to make changes to decrease and possibly eliminate, these emotions and behaviours producing distress currently in your life.

Marsha Kerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Marsha and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in providing mental health services to a diverse population group. I've worked with clients in areas such anxiety, coping skills, depression, life transitions, and stress, amongst others. While my focus will be on you and your needs, versus applying a particular philosophy, I have experience with several modalities including CBT,
Motivational interviewing
, and psychodynamic.
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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.