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Olivia Taurel-Ashby
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
Olivia is a skilled therapist with a psychodynamic approach to psychotherapy. She engages each client with empathy and genuine curiosity and compassion. Olivia is also eclectic in her therapeutic approach, drawing on several different modalities, including CBT, DBT skills, and Motivational Interviewing to support individuals in achieving their therapeutic goals. Our team of therapists & psychiatrists are leading minds in mental health. We understand your unique needs and are dedicated to helping you find solutions to life’s challenges. We use the most up to date, scientifically proven treatments.
Olivia is a skilled therapist with a psychodynamic approach to psychotherapy. She engages each client with empathy and genuine curiosity and compassion. Olivia is also eclectic in her therapeutic approach, drawing on several different modalities, including CBT, DBT skills, and Motivational Interviewing to support individuals in achieving their therapeutic goals. Our team of therapists & psychiatrists are leading minds in mental health. We understand your unique needs and are dedicated to helping you find solutions to life’s challenges. We use the most up to date, scientifically proven treatments.
(646) 601-6149 View (646) 601-6149
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Beth Waldorf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
Beth has experience working with adults, managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, social-emotional stressors, interpersonal problems, chronic mental illness, and dual diagnoses. Beth utilizes aspects of multiple modalities, including, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Supportive Therapy. Beth takes a client centered, strength- based approach in an open and genuine environment. Beth’s prior experience includes working as a psychotherapist in an outpatient behavioral health clinic and as a psychotherapist in an addictions clinic working with dual diagnosis clients.
Beth has experience working with adults, managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, social-emotional stressors, interpersonal problems, chronic mental illness, and dual diagnoses. Beth utilizes aspects of multiple modalities, including, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Supportive Therapy. Beth takes a client centered, strength- based approach in an open and genuine environment. Beth’s prior experience includes working as a psychotherapist in an outpatient behavioral health clinic and as a psychotherapist in an addictions clinic working with dual diagnosis clients.
(332) 263-3943 View (332) 263-3943
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Gavrielle Canter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
She uses problem-solving model, solution-focused therapy, CBT, motivational interviewing to help her clients implement solutions to obtain their goals and to look at the clients strengths.
Gavrielle Canter is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a member of the clinical team at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York. Gavrielle values the therapeutic relationship with her clients from day one through creating a safe space that feels warm, inviting, supportive, and most of all judgment free in order to achieve the client's goals and foster healing and insight. One of Gavrielle’s priorities is to let the client know they are not alone and to develop the coping skills to encounter the challenges throughout life.
She uses problem-solving model, solution-focused therapy, CBT, motivational interviewing to help her clients implement solutions to obtain their goals and to look at the clients strengths.
Gavrielle Canter is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a member of the clinical team at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York. Gavrielle values the therapeutic relationship with her clients from day one through creating a safe space that feels warm, inviting, supportive, and most of all judgment free in order to achieve the client's goals and foster healing and insight. One of Gavrielle’s priorities is to let the client know they are not alone and to develop the coping skills to encounter the challenges throughout life.
(332) 248-1701 View (332) 248-1701
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Idil Ozturk
Master Social Work, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
Idil has extensive experience using evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques.
Idil Ozturk, LMSW is a licensed master social worker at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan. Idil believes in providing a supportive, positive and non-judgmental environment to help clients gain insight and achieve their goals. Idil has experience working with clients who are navigating life transitions, coping with stress, or struggling with managing difficult relationships. Idil works collaboratively with clients to help them overcome obstacles and re-structure negative thinking patterns caused by anxiety, self-doubt and depression.
Idil has extensive experience using evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques.
Idil Ozturk, LMSW is a licensed master social worker at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan. Idil believes in providing a supportive, positive and non-judgmental environment to help clients gain insight and achieve their goals. Idil has experience working with clients who are navigating life transitions, coping with stress, or struggling with managing difficult relationships. Idil works collaboratively with clients to help them overcome obstacles and re-structure negative thinking patterns caused by anxiety, self-doubt and depression.
(332) 244-1174 View (332) 244-1174
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Karen Zokas
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Karen has additional experience with motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Karen Zokas, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker and a member of the clinical team at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York. Karen provides psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression and mood disorders. Karen earned her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University and has worked alongside doctors at Yale, gaining experience in psychoanalysis.
Karen has additional experience with motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Karen Zokas, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker and a member of the clinical team at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York. Karen provides psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression and mood disorders. Karen earned her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University and has worked alongside doctors at Yale, gaining experience in psychoanalysis.
(332) 378-5057 View (332) 378-5057
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Miriam Kassow
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
Miriam Kassow strives to be empathetic, warm and compassionate in her therapeutic relationships, and aims to foster safe spaces for clients to explore themselves with compassion and curiosity. Her therapeutic approach is eclectic in style, drawing on various modalities including psychodynamic therapy, attachment-based therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Miriam works with those experiencing anxiety and mood disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors (including hair pulling and skin picking), and lasting effects of traumatic experiences.
Miriam Kassow strives to be empathetic, warm and compassionate in her therapeutic relationships, and aims to foster safe spaces for clients to explore themselves with compassion and curiosity. Her therapeutic approach is eclectic in style, drawing on various modalities including psychodynamic therapy, attachment-based therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Miriam works with those experiencing anxiety and mood disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors (including hair pulling and skin picking), and lasting effects of traumatic experiences.
(332) 241-5141 View (332) 241-5141
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Jemila McPhee
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention and Restorative Justice Practices.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, anger, feeling stuck in their jobs or careers, low confidence, decision making and trauma.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention and Restorative Justice Practices.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, anger, feeling stuck in their jobs or careers, low confidence, decision making and trauma.
(347) 370-3822 View (347) 370-3822
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Shawn James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
I use a variety of modalities which incorporate best practice from DBT, CBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Psycho-education.
I believe the therapeutic process is about relationship and connection. I love supporting people through the difficulties of life. In doing so, I love to laugh, joke, connect, be real, and down to earth. I have an audacious and thought provoking approach to treatment. My approach allows me to directly connect with clients in a manner that is comfortable and authentic. Through treatment I provide my clients with healthy challenges, and autonomy in guiding their own treatment. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients.
I use a variety of modalities which incorporate best practice from DBT, CBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Psycho-education.
I believe the therapeutic process is about relationship and connection. I love supporting people through the difficulties of life. In doing so, I love to laugh, joke, connect, be real, and down to earth. I have an audacious and thought provoking approach to treatment. My approach allows me to directly connect with clients in a manner that is comfortable and authentic. Through treatment I provide my clients with healthy challenges, and autonomy in guiding their own treatment. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients.
(585) 304-1720 View (585) 304-1720
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Ella Strzepa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
I have an extensive social work and psychotherapy experience working with adults, adolescents and children in individual and group settings. In my practice, I utilize a wide range of therapeutic tools stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play and Art Therapies.
I have an extensive social work and psychotherapy experience working with adults, adolescents and children in individual and group settings. In my practice, I utilize a wide range of therapeutic tools stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play and Art Therapies.
(516) 415-0648 View (516) 415-0648
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Sharon Casandra Gonzalez
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
I utilize a mixed psychodynamic therapeutic approach that might include CBT, DBT and motivational interviewing.
You might not realize it yet but you know yourself better than anyone else. What I have found in my personal and professional experience is that the more connected and compassionate we are with ourselves, the more connected and compassionate we are to our surroundings. I am a Brown, queer, gender non-conforming, immigrant, psychotherapist. I practice from an anti-oppressive lens that acknowledges the impact of the many systems we navigate under everyday. Naming the impact along with an exploration of the self, can lead us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our humanity.
I utilize a mixed psychodynamic therapeutic approach that might include CBT, DBT and motivational interviewing.
You might not realize it yet but you know yourself better than anyone else. What I have found in my personal and professional experience is that the more connected and compassionate we are with ourselves, the more connected and compassionate we are to our surroundings. I am a Brown, queer, gender non-conforming, immigrant, psychotherapist. I practice from an anti-oppressive lens that acknowledges the impact of the many systems we navigate under everyday. Naming the impact along with an exploration of the self, can lead us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our humanity.
(929) 205-8479 View (929) 205-8479
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Dr. Alexander Levine
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
There are many good reasons to start therapy. Maybe you are feeling stuck in life. Maybe chronic anxiety or depression is taking away your ability to be happy. Maybe you want to improve the relationships in your life. Maybe you want to increase your self-awareness and maximize your potential. Maybe you need healing from a traumatic event. It can be intimidating to start the process, and it can also be the best decision you ever made. Let's start the conversation, e-mail is the best way to contact me for more information. I am in-network with Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, and United/Optum and happy to work with your insurance.
There are many good reasons to start therapy. Maybe you are feeling stuck in life. Maybe chronic anxiety or depression is taking away your ability to be happy. Maybe you want to improve the relationships in your life. Maybe you want to increase your self-awareness and maximize your potential. Maybe you need healing from a traumatic event. It can be intimidating to start the process, and it can also be the best decision you ever made. Let's start the conversation, e-mail is the best way to contact me for more information. I am in-network with Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, and United/Optum and happy to work with your insurance.
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Healthy Connections Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Do you feel like you are 'getting stuck' or 'going off-course'? Are you beginning to wonder about your emotional or behavioral patterns or are you struggling to maintain a healthy attitude while facing life's many challenges?
Do you feel like you are 'getting stuck' or 'going off-course'? Are you beginning to wonder about your emotional or behavioral patterns or are you struggling to maintain a healthy attitude while facing life's many challenges?
(646) 713-1738 View (646) 713-1738
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Daren Esquéda-Liff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
I specialize in treating issues relating to trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, race, gender, sexuality, and identity development. My training and background includes EMDR, DBT, CBT, Sensorimotor/Somatic, and psychodynamic specializations. I provide both short and long-term treatment and focus on creating an effective treatment plan using evidence based approaches for your healing. I can provide referrals for medication, psychiatric care, and documentation for work or school accommodations. I provide flexible scheduling and am currently accepting new clients.
I specialize in treating issues relating to trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, race, gender, sexuality, and identity development. My training and background includes EMDR, DBT, CBT, Sensorimotor/Somatic, and psychodynamic specializations. I provide both short and long-term treatment and focus on creating an effective treatment plan using evidence based approaches for your healing. I can provide referrals for medication, psychiatric care, and documentation for work or school accommodations. I provide flexible scheduling and am currently accepting new clients.
(332) 262-7857 View (332) 262-7857
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Tri State Counseling and MediatIon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
Trained in CBT, prefer to use a rational living approach with behavior modification and assist the client. Use DBT, CBT, Behavioral approach in Psychotherapy to achieve practical results, measurable and beneficial to the client. Short term treatment focus on result oriented approach with focus on cognitive or insight or behavioral modification is my style. Specialist in children, work with families and a fair mix of all age groups. I accept major health insurances & accept private pay. ANGER MANAGEMENT, AUTISM, ADHD, MOOD DISORDERS, ANXIETY SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ALCOHOL DOMESTIC RELATIONS/VIOLENCE ISSUES AND FORENSIC EVALUATIONS HANDLED AS WELL.
Trained in CBT, prefer to use a rational living approach with behavior modification and assist the client. Use DBT, CBT, Behavioral approach in Psychotherapy to achieve practical results, measurable and beneficial to the client. Short term treatment focus on result oriented approach with focus on cognitive or insight or behavioral modification is my style. Specialist in children, work with families and a fair mix of all age groups. I accept major health insurances & accept private pay. ANGER MANAGEMENT, AUTISM, ADHD, MOOD DISORDERS, ANXIETY SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ALCOHOL DOMESTIC RELATIONS/VIOLENCE ISSUES AND FORENSIC EVALUATIONS HANDLED AS WELL.
(646) 600-5137 View (646) 600-5137
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Rappore
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
Our team of therapists & psychiatrists are leading minds in mental health. We understand your unique needs and are dedicated to helping you find solutions to life’s challenges. We use the most up to date, scientifically proven treatments. When patients have the courage to place faith in us, we have a responsibility to justify their confidence.
Our team of therapists & psychiatrists are leading minds in mental health. We understand your unique needs and are dedicated to helping you find solutions to life’s challenges. We use the most up to date, scientifically proven treatments. When patients have the courage to place faith in us, we have a responsibility to justify their confidence.
(914) 350-4460 View (914) 350-4460
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Elevate Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, DARC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Accepting new clients! Are you or a loved one struggling to cope with issues like anxiety, OCD, addiction, depression, and trauma? Have these issues led to feelings of isolation, with nowhere to turn? Has it been challenging to find authentic connection with previous providers? At Elevate, our passionate and dedicated clinicians are here to help you and your loved ones become the best version of themselves.
Accepting new clients! Are you or a loved one struggling to cope with issues like anxiety, OCD, addiction, depression, and trauma? Have these issues led to feelings of isolation, with nowhere to turn? Has it been challenging to find authentic connection with previous providers? At Elevate, our passionate and dedicated clinicians are here to help you and your loved ones become the best version of themselves.
(203) 290-1717 View (203) 290-1717
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Tracy Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
The decision to begin therapy is a courageous one often made when feeling stuck, vulnerable, or in emotional distress. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space, where your thoughts and feelings can be expressed openly and freely, and a deepening awareness can lead to developing a meaningful and lasting understanding of your unique way of being in the world. In my experience change occurs in the context of relationship. Within the therapeutic relationship, new ways of being can be experienced, leading to a more creative, open way of living.
The decision to begin therapy is a courageous one often made when feeling stuck, vulnerable, or in emotional distress. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space, where your thoughts and feelings can be expressed openly and freely, and a deepening awareness can lead to developing a meaningful and lasting understanding of your unique way of being in the world. In my experience change occurs in the context of relationship. Within the therapeutic relationship, new ways of being can be experienced, leading to a more creative, open way of living.
(917) 521-5923 View (917) 521-5923
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Benn Grodin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
As a strengths based and patient centered clinician, my existential approach allows patients to discover a stronger and more fitting identity, and identify the obstacles that hinder self-actualization in a nonjudgmental, open-minded forum. I counsel individual adults and couples facing many issues including anxiety, depression, relationship discord, sexuality issues, occupational distress and substance related problems.
As a strengths based and patient centered clinician, my existential approach allows patients to discover a stronger and more fitting identity, and identify the obstacles that hinder self-actualization in a nonjudgmental, open-minded forum. I counsel individual adults and couples facing many issues including anxiety, depression, relationship discord, sexuality issues, occupational distress and substance related problems.
(646) 956-1186 View (646) 956-1186
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Serenity Zone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, SMC-C, CAMS
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
One of the many reasons why people cannot move forward is because they keep applying an old formula to a new level in their life. Change the formula to get a different result! We help people move from a life of pain, to a life of purpose. We strive to provide a holistic mind-body approach that makes an impact on our client’s lives, their family systems, and future generations to come.
One of the many reasons why people cannot move forward is because they keep applying an old formula to a new level in their life. Change the formula to get a different result! We help people move from a life of pain, to a life of purpose. We strive to provide a holistic mind-body approach that makes an impact on our client’s lives, their family systems, and future generations to come.
(516) 686-9881 View (516) 686-9881
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Dynamic Counseling LCSW PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
Dynamic Counseling is a group of experienced and highly trained therapists providing a wide range of specialty treatments and services to individuals, families and couples. Our approach is to provide compassion and support to help you or your loved ones overcome life’s challenges. Our therapists use a range of clinical approaches including CBT, DBT, family/couples therapy and solution focused therapy. We treat a range of disorders including anxiety, depression and trauma. Whether you attend appointments in person or via telehealth, your confidentiality, comfort and personal growth are extremely important to us.
Dynamic Counseling is a group of experienced and highly trained therapists providing a wide range of specialty treatments and services to individuals, families and couples. Our approach is to provide compassion and support to help you or your loved ones overcome life’s challenges. Our therapists use a range of clinical approaches including CBT, DBT, family/couples therapy and solution focused therapy. We treat a range of disorders including anxiety, depression and trauma. Whether you attend appointments in person or via telehealth, your confidentiality, comfort and personal growth are extremely important to us.
(631) 250-8616 View (631) 250-8616
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.