Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
No matter a client’s reason for seeking help, I lead from a place of curiosity and openness to begin the process of therapy. I hope to work as a team with clients to help actualize in their own strength in coping with life’s various challenges. I meet with clients who may be experiencing grief, identity crises, relationship issues and recovery from trauma.
No matter a client’s reason for seeking help, I lead from a place of curiosity and openness to begin the process of therapy. I hope to work as a team with clients to help actualize in their own strength in coping with life’s various challenges. I meet with clients who may be experiencing grief, identity crises, relationship issues and recovery from trauma.
Specialties: adults 18+, complex and developmental trauma, PTSD + navigating triggers, family of origin exploration/impacts of intergenerational trauma, identifying neurodivergence in adulthood, identifying and creating healthier coping skills, improving self-esteem, radical self-care, healing codependency + boundaries psychoeducation and support, inner child connection + reparenting, anti-oppressive/gentle parenting, mindful self-compassion, finding strengths in areas of perceived weakness and queer + trans affirming support.
Specialties: adults 18+, complex and developmental trauma, PTSD + navigating triggers, family of origin exploration/impacts of intergenerational trauma, identifying neurodivergence in adulthood, identifying and creating healthier coping skills, improving self-esteem, radical self-care, healing codependency + boundaries psychoeducation and support, inner child connection + reparenting, anti-oppressive/gentle parenting, mindful self-compassion, finding strengths in areas of perceived weakness and queer + trans affirming support.
perspectives with evidence-based tools, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Are you trying to make sense of your relationship with drinking, substances, anxiety, or emotional distress? You don’t have to do it alone. I work with people who want to understand why they feel stuck in certain patterns—and how to move toward lasting change. Whether you’ve been in treatment before or are reaching out for the first time, my role is to meet you where you are and help you uncover the deeper meanings beneath your struggles. I’m a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and pre-LPCC clinician with a background in addiction recovery and mental health. My approach integrates person-centered and psychoanalytic
perspectives with evidence-based tools, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Are you trying to make sense of your relationship with drinking, substances, anxiety, or emotional distress? You don’t have to do it alone. I work with people who want to understand why they feel stuck in certain patterns—and how to move toward lasting change. Whether you’ve been in treatment before or are reaching out for the first time, my role is to meet you where you are and help you uncover the deeper meanings beneath your struggles. I’m a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and pre-LPCC clinician with a background in addiction recovery and mental health. My approach integrates person-centered and psychoanalytic
My ideal client struggles with childhood, family, or immigration trauma, along with depression, anxiety, and identity issues. They need a supportive therapist to help them heal from past experiences and manage trauma-related symptoms. They seek a therapist of color who is bilingual (Spanish and English), empathetic, and able to understand their cultural and emotional experiences.
My ideal client struggles with childhood, family, or immigration trauma, along with depression, anxiety, and identity issues. They need a supportive therapist to help them heal from past experiences and manage trauma-related symptoms. They seek a therapist of color who is bilingual (Spanish and English), empathetic, and able to understand their cultural and emotional experiences.
Molly Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about helping adults build healthier relationships with themselves—particularly around food, body image, and self-worth. She works with individuals currently experiencing eating disorders, those in recovery, or anyone questioning how their relationship with food may be affecting their well-being. Her goal is to offer personalized, affirming support that meets each client where they are.
Molly Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about helping adults build healthier relationships with themselves—particularly around food, body image, and self-worth. She works with individuals currently experiencing eating disorders, those in recovery, or anyone questioning how their relationship with food may be affecting their well-being. Her goal is to offer personalized, affirming support that meets each client where they are.
It can feel like you were given a different social playbook than everyone else. Trying to keep up at work while managing friendships and family expectations can feel like a constant performance, leaving you depleted. This pressure often leads to a cycle of social burnout, persistent anxiety, and feeling completely misunderstood. You might wonder why balancing it all feels so draining, or if you'll ever find a rhythm that doesn't lead to exhaustion.
It can feel like you were given a different social playbook than everyone else. Trying to keep up at work while managing friendships and family expectations can feel like a constant performance, leaving you depleted. This pressure often leads to a cycle of social burnout, persistent anxiety, and feeling completely misunderstood. You might wonder why balancing it all feels so draining, or if you'll ever find a rhythm that doesn't lead to exhaustion.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward improved mental health and wellbeing! Reaching out for mental health support can feel overwhelming. My approach is informal and laidback. I use humor in sessions. My first goal is to put your mind at ease as you orient to the therapeutic process. I feel honored to come alongside clients as they work towards healing. I am a social justice aligned provider who supports BLM and LGBTQ+. My gender pronouns are she/her(s).
Congratulations on taking the first step toward improved mental health and wellbeing! Reaching out for mental health support can feel overwhelming. My approach is informal and laidback. I use humor in sessions. My first goal is to put your mind at ease as you orient to the therapeutic process. I feel honored to come alongside clients as they work towards healing. I am a social justice aligned provider who supports BLM and LGBTQ+. My gender pronouns are she/her(s).
You're a woman/mother/mom-to-be looking for a therapist that will understand you. Or parents dissatisfied with your relationship. You’re struggling, questioning so much and want clarity. You long to understand your thoughts, feelings, and dynamics but don't know where to start. So much is weighing on you. You miss balance. You're not alone and our therapeutic relationship can help. Through an eclectic approach, -utilizing techniques specific to YOUR needs we'll work together to resolve, not bandaid your struggles. You'll change maladaptive patterns and build a foundation of strength and self-worth, fostering healing, change.
You're a woman/mother/mom-to-be looking for a therapist that will understand you. Or parents dissatisfied with your relationship. You’re struggling, questioning so much and want clarity. You long to understand your thoughts, feelings, and dynamics but don't know where to start. So much is weighing on you. You miss balance. You're not alone and our therapeutic relationship can help. Through an eclectic approach, -utilizing techniques specific to YOUR needs we'll work together to resolve, not bandaid your struggles. You'll change maladaptive patterns and build a foundation of strength and self-worth, fostering healing, change.
Hi there! I’m Jen Rynes, a pre-licensed clinical mental health therapist with 10 years of experience working in community mental health. I am a queer, neurodivergent identifying therapist and enjoy working with other queer identifying clients. I am dedicated to supporting children from 2 years and up with different challenges they may face. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and teens dealing with autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, trauma, depression, eating disorders, gender identity, and attachment disorders. I am certified in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy; I am DC 0-5 certified.
Hi there! I’m Jen Rynes, a pre-licensed clinical mental health therapist with 10 years of experience working in community mental health. I am a queer, neurodivergent identifying therapist and enjoy working with other queer identifying clients. I am dedicated to supporting children from 2 years and up with different challenges they may face. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and teens dealing with autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, trauma, depression, eating disorders, gender identity, and attachment disorders. I am certified in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy; I am DC 0-5 certified.
Through my 18 years as a therapist I’ve come to understand the common issues that get in the way of peoples’ growth and success. I can help you identify what is getting in your way, understand what you learned early on that caused you to feel stuck, and heal from those issues to create lasting change. I utilize trauma treatments such as EMDR and other experiential strategies to help you engage in life and relationships with more vibrancy and joy. I am also certified in Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy (RLT) for couples counseling and welcome couples to therapy utilizing this effective approach for sustainable relational change.
Through my 18 years as a therapist I’ve come to understand the common issues that get in the way of peoples’ growth and success. I can help you identify what is getting in your way, understand what you learned early on that caused you to feel stuck, and heal from those issues to create lasting change. I utilize trauma treatments such as EMDR and other experiential strategies to help you engage in life and relationships with more vibrancy and joy. I am also certified in Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy (RLT) for couples counseling and welcome couples to therapy utilizing this effective approach for sustainable relational change.
Our ideal client seeks a holistic approach to healing, navigating trauma, stress, and societal pressures. They desire wellness practices that honor their cultural identity, aiming for peace, resilience, and self-discovery. At Reviving Roots, they find a community and strategies rooted in a deep understanding of the Black experience, seeking to thrive mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Our ideal client seeks a holistic approach to healing, navigating trauma, stress, and societal pressures. They desire wellness practices that honor their cultural identity, aiming for peace, resilience, and self-discovery. At Reviving Roots, they find a community and strategies rooted in a deep understanding of the Black experience, seeking to thrive mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Hello! Do you struggle with feeling connected to your own experience? Have you struggled to process traumatic events, childhood trauma, relationship issues, or anxiety? These issues can be challenging to process on your own and I am here to be a support along the way. Do you find yourself feeling disconnected or uncomfortable in your body? I am passionate about helping people feel more grounded in their bodies. I am also here to support and help you feel more connected to your experiences.
Hello! Do you struggle with feeling connected to your own experience? Have you struggled to process traumatic events, childhood trauma, relationship issues, or anxiety? These issues can be challenging to process on your own and I am here to be a support along the way. Do you find yourself feeling disconnected or uncomfortable in your body? I am passionate about helping people feel more grounded in their bodies. I am also here to support and help you feel more connected to your experiences.
Are you struggling in your relationship to yourself or others? Would you like to feel better about yourself and life in general? Have losses taken the joy out of life? Are you a survivor of traumatic experiences? Would you like to make changes and are unsure where to begin? My approach is collaborative and gentle, tailored to your needs and issues. Let's work together towards reconnecting you to your own inner wisdom! I would love to help you in developing your strengths, internal resources and coping skills for the challenges in your life.
Are you struggling in your relationship to yourself or others? Would you like to feel better about yourself and life in general? Have losses taken the joy out of life? Are you a survivor of traumatic experiences? Would you like to make changes and are unsure where to begin? My approach is collaborative and gentle, tailored to your needs and issues. Let's work together towards reconnecting you to your own inner wisdom! I would love to help you in developing your strengths, internal resources and coping skills for the challenges in your life.
It’s difficult enough to figure out what you want. But saying it out loud to a partner? That can be even scarier. What if we don’t want the same things? Or, worse still, what if I hurt them? Does any of this sound familiar? Many people live in silence to avoid the pain of hurting another. But at some point that backs up on you. Therapy is your place to give voice to those feelings and decide what, if anything, you want to do with them..
It’s difficult enough to figure out what you want. But saying it out loud to a partner? That can be even scarier. What if we don’t want the same things? Or, worse still, what if I hurt them? Does any of this sound familiar? Many people live in silence to avoid the pain of hurting another. But at some point that backs up on you. Therapy is your place to give voice to those feelings and decide what, if anything, you want to do with them..
My Group Practice is accepting clients for kids/teens and adults! You're here because you've had enough. It's exhausting to feel so stressed, anxious or on edge every day. Maybe you've tried a therapist or two in the past and they just kinda let you talk about your problems without truly helping, so you feel as crappy as you did when you began. If you are ready to dive deeper into what's going on and get at the root of the issue so that you can finally get your life back to normal, we are ready to work with you! You need an expert to help you process out what's keeping you stuck in order to become your best self.
My Group Practice is accepting clients for kids/teens and adults! You're here because you've had enough. It's exhausting to feel so stressed, anxious or on edge every day. Maybe you've tried a therapist or two in the past and they just kinda let you talk about your problems without truly helping, so you feel as crappy as you did when you began. If you are ready to dive deeper into what's going on and get at the root of the issue so that you can finally get your life back to normal, we are ready to work with you! You need an expert to help you process out what's keeping you stuck in order to become your best self.
I employ evidence-based therapeutic practices, such as Behavioral Activation, Exposure and Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and various techniques within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
It is my passion to help others by working together to address life’s difficulties, stressors, and especially the internal mental battles that can make each day feel overwhelming, or perhaps downright impossible. Through my 11 years in the field, I have worked with individuals ages 8-90 from a variety of different backgrounds, and it is my priority to meet each person where they are at in life with an empathetic ear and an open mind.
I employ evidence-based therapeutic practices, such as Behavioral Activation, Exposure and Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and various techniques within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
It is my passion to help others by working together to address life’s difficulties, stressors, and especially the internal mental battles that can make each day feel overwhelming, or perhaps downright impossible. Through my 11 years in the field, I have worked with individuals ages 8-90 from a variety of different backgrounds, and it is my priority to meet each person where they are at in life with an empathetic ear and an open mind.
I work with families who have experienced a variety of traumas in my work at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Much of the that job involves counseling parents who have lost an infant or child, or who have a child with chronic health problems, or whose child has a life threatening condition. In addition, couples who try to have another child after a loss have specific needs. When interventions are available to address the trauma of child illness or death right away, we can sometimes reduce the severity of the struggles with their trauma.
I work with families who have experienced a variety of traumas in my work at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Much of the that job involves counseling parents who have lost an infant or child, or who have a child with chronic health problems, or whose child has a life threatening condition. In addition, couples who try to have another child after a loss have specific needs. When interventions are available to address the trauma of child illness or death right away, we can sometimes reduce the severity of the struggles with their trauma.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma, you’re not alone. You may find yourself stuck in self-doubt, disconnected from the life you want, or struggling with persistent worry and low motivation. It’s understandable to feel uncertain about the next steps, but with the right support, healing and growth are possible. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma, you’re not alone. You may find yourself stuck in self-doubt, disconnected from the life you want, or struggling with persistent worry and low motivation. It’s understandable to feel uncertain about the next steps, but with the right support, healing and growth are possible. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
Life can seem overwhelming at times which may lead to feelings of loneliness, pain, and fear. I work with clients and help them to be mindful in the present moment, utilize healthy coping skills during times of distress, regulate emotions, and teach individuals how to build and maintain healthy relationships with themselves and others.
Life can seem overwhelming at times which may lead to feelings of loneliness, pain, and fear. I work with clients and help them to be mindful in the present moment, utilize healthy coping skills during times of distress, regulate emotions, and teach individuals how to build and maintain healthy relationships with themselves and others.
If you’re reading this, chances are your mind rarely gives you a break. Maybe you obsess over germs, get stuck in mental loops, or picture worst-case scenarios every time you think about flying. You try all the skills...like logic, distraction, and likely even been to therapy—but the anxious loop keeps pulling you back in. Avoiding what scares you works for a moment, but it’s also keeping your life smaller than you want it to be. You’re craving relief that lasts—skills that actually work in the heat of the moment—so you can stop overthinking, show up for the people you love, and feel confident doing the things that matter to you.
If you’re reading this, chances are your mind rarely gives you a break. Maybe you obsess over germs, get stuck in mental loops, or picture worst-case scenarios every time you think about flying. You try all the skills...like logic, distraction, and likely even been to therapy—but the anxious loop keeps pulling you back in. Avoiding what scares you works for a moment, but it’s also keeping your life smaller than you want it to be. You’re craving relief that lasts—skills that actually work in the heat of the moment—so you can stop overthinking, show up for the people you love, and feel confident doing the things that matter to you.
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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.