Motivational Interviewing Therapists in 06339
Jessica M Gagnon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ledyard, CT 06339
I have extensive training in medication assisted treatment for alcohol and opiate use disorders, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Therapy is a collaborative relationship. I work with clients to develop a safe and trusting relationship that we can use to explore challenging interpersonal patterns, to work through stressful life events and conflicts, and to better understand the motivations underlying our behavior. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can develop an awareness of the impact thoughts, emotions, behaviors and interpersonal relationships have on the way we cope with life events. By understanding how the past impacts the present we can gain insight into our current issues and develop the skills to manage the challenges in our daily lives.
I have extensive training in medication assisted treatment for alcohol and opiate use disorders, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Therapy is a collaborative relationship. I work with clients to develop a safe and trusting relationship that we can use to explore challenging interpersonal patterns, to work through stressful life events and conflicts, and to better understand the motivations underlying our behavior. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can develop an awareness of the impact thoughts, emotions, behaviors and interpersonal relationships have on the way we cope with life events. By understanding how the past impacts the present we can gain insight into our current issues and develop the skills to manage the challenges in our daily lives.
Lauren Jurczyk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ledyard, CT 06339
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking to find more balance in your life? Today’s world seems to be constantly buzzing with an overwhelming amount of information, making it hard to see through it all to know where we are going. Let me help guide you closer to your path and your goals with a greater sense of balance.
Are you looking to find more balance in your life? Today’s world seems to be constantly buzzing with an overwhelming amount of information, making it hard to see through it all to know where we are going. Let me help guide you closer to your path and your goals with a greater sense of balance.
Lauryl Spera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Ledyard, CT 06339
Life at times can feel overwhelming and challenging. My goal is to assist my clients in achieving their personal goals and improve their overall quality of life. My therapeutic approach is an eclectic mix of person-centered, CBT, DBT, gender responsive treatment, and trauma focused therapy. I have experience working with clients with a variety of issues including Addiction, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, family and relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, and personal development.
Life at times can feel overwhelming and challenging. My goal is to assist my clients in achieving their personal goals and improve their overall quality of life. My therapeutic approach is an eclectic mix of person-centered, CBT, DBT, gender responsive treatment, and trauma focused therapy. I have experience working with clients with a variety of issues including Addiction, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, family and relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, and personal development.
Alliance Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ledyard, CT 06339
Welcome! Thank you for checking out what we have to offer in your search for a therapist who can meet your unique therapy needs. For 100% telehealth, we currently have waiting lists of 3-5 months for adults, couples, or teens 15-17. For in person services, waiting lists are 3-5 months for ages 10 and up, couples, or family therapy with kids 8+; 6-12 months for children under 10 or family therapy with kids 7 and under. Unfortunately we do not have openings after 2pm or on weekends. We do our best to return calls within 2 business days, but if it takes longer, know that we WILL call you back!
Welcome! Thank you for checking out what we have to offer in your search for a therapist who can meet your unique therapy needs. For 100% telehealth, we currently have waiting lists of 3-5 months for adults, couples, or teens 15-17. For in person services, waiting lists are 3-5 months for ages 10 and up, couples, or family therapy with kids 8+; 6-12 months for children under 10 or family therapy with kids 7 and under. Unfortunately we do not have openings after 2pm or on weekends. We do our best to return calls within 2 business days, but if it takes longer, know that we WILL call you back!
Tranquility Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ledyard, CT 06339
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward" -kierkegaard. Pursuing additional support is one of the first steps towards therapeutic healing and growth. Although everyone's journey is different, my commitment as a counselor is to help with self exploration, empowerment and ability to uncover the underlying answers within themselves. Sometimes the most important healing tool is having someone to confide in that is safe and non-judgmental; as a counselor my hope is that I can be that support who will work with you towards finding your solace.
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward" -kierkegaard. Pursuing additional support is one of the first steps towards therapeutic healing and growth. Although everyone's journey is different, my commitment as a counselor is to help with self exploration, empowerment and ability to uncover the underlying answers within themselves. Sometimes the most important healing tool is having someone to confide in that is safe and non-judgmental; as a counselor my hope is that I can be that support who will work with you towards finding your solace.
Heather Bodie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ledyard, CT 06339
Not accepting new clients
Life can feel challenging, overwhelming, lonely, and hopeless at times. Are you feeling sad, anxious, depressed, or frustrated with confusion as to what you’re feeling and why? Do you want to be seen, heard, understood? I am here to listen, get to know and understand you, assist you in processing your feelings and life experiences, and see you for who you are inside and out. All people are unique with different personalities, life experiences, abilities, and styles of coping. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy and utilize various supportive and open-minded treatment techniques tailored to each of my client’s specific needs.
Life can feel challenging, overwhelming, lonely, and hopeless at times. Are you feeling sad, anxious, depressed, or frustrated with confusion as to what you’re feeling and why? Do you want to be seen, heard, understood? I am here to listen, get to know and understand you, assist you in processing your feelings and life experiences, and see you for who you are inside and out. All people are unique with different personalities, life experiences, abilities, and styles of coping. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy and utilize various supportive and open-minded treatment techniques tailored to each of my client’s specific needs.
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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.