Motivational Interviewing Therapists in 71270

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Ryan Neal Forbes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Ruston, LA 71270
Waitlist for new clients
I am interested in helping you become the best person you can be...for yourself and for your family. I want to help you accept and grow from your past experiences and improve your future. My practice is focused on High impact individuals who have discovered that their past or present is potentially impacting their future. I am looking for clients who are ready to act and are committed to change. Ready to move themselves to another level of success while also maintaining relationships. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to work towards a common goal.
I am interested in helping you become the best person you can be...for yourself and for your family. I want to help you accept and grow from your past experiences and improve your future. My practice is focused on High impact individuals who have discovered that their past or present is potentially impacting their future. I am looking for clients who are ready to act and are committed to change. Ready to move themselves to another level of success while also maintaining relationships. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to work towards a common goal.
(318) 480-4292 View (318) 480-4292
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Intuitive Solutions Counseling & Recovery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, CCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Ruston, LA 71270
I believe that in order to truly recover from the issues that occur in life, we must find ways to cope so that we are better able to handle them in the future. In order to do that, we must do the tough work of self-discovery. Whether the issue is grief/loss, addiction, depression, anxiety, or trauma, I can help you discover a path to the better version you aspire to be.
I believe that in order to truly recover from the issues that occur in life, we must find ways to cope so that we are better able to handle them in the future. In order to do that, we must do the tough work of self-discovery. Whether the issue is grief/loss, addiction, depression, anxiety, or trauma, I can help you discover a path to the better version you aspire to be.
(318) 228-2613 View (318) 228-2613
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Barbara J Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Ruston, LA 71270
My passion is to help you enjoy your life and to flourish in all that you do! We work together in a respectful, caring and confidential environment. We all need help with our problems from time to time! Everyone has natural talents and successes that are waiting to emerge. Let's find out what will be helpful to you!
My passion is to help you enjoy your life and to flourish in all that you do! We work together in a respectful, caring and confidential environment. We all need help with our problems from time to time! Everyone has natural talents and successes that are waiting to emerge. Let's find out what will be helpful to you!
(318) 536-3499 View (318) 536-3499
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Ila Beatrice Rice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ruston, LA 71270
As a compassionate and dedicated therapist and clinical social worker, I am passionate about assisting individuals on their journey toward mental and emotional well-being. With licenses in both Louisiana and Utah, I have devoted the past six years to establishing a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where individuals can release their suppressed emotions, promote healing, and lead fulfilling lives. With a Master’s in Social Work, I specialize in helping clients navigate a broad range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, self-esteem, trauma & abuse, coping with major life changes, and more.
As a compassionate and dedicated therapist and clinical social worker, I am passionate about assisting individuals on their journey toward mental and emotional well-being. With licenses in both Louisiana and Utah, I have devoted the past six years to establishing a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where individuals can release their suppressed emotions, promote healing, and lead fulfilling lives. With a Master’s in Social Work, I specialize in helping clients navigate a broad range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, self-esteem, trauma & abuse, coping with major life changes, and more.
(318) 727-1723 View (318) 727-1723
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Center for Counseling & Psychological Resources
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ruston, LA 71270
CCPR offers services for clients who may be dealing with a variety of issues. We want to treat the whole client, to understand your personal, family, professional, and social needs and goals so we can tailor services that are personalized for you. Clients are not all the same to us, and we feel that your individuality and personality should determine the kind of environment you need from your counselor. Our licensed psychologists offer an array of assessments for adults and children that enhance our ability to efficiently and effectively address your specific needs.
CCPR offers services for clients who may be dealing with a variety of issues. We want to treat the whole client, to understand your personal, family, professional, and social needs and goals so we can tailor services that are personalized for you. Clients are not all the same to us, and we feel that your individuality and personality should determine the kind of environment you need from your counselor. Our licensed psychologists offer an array of assessments for adults and children that enhance our ability to efficiently and effectively address your specific needs.
(318) 257-6916 View (318) 257-6916
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Jake DeFee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Ruston, LA 71270  (Online Only)
I have worked with a wide range of people on a number of different issues. The majority has been depression and anxiety, but I have helped people with various mental health challenges that people face. In working with anyone, my main focus is on seeing the issue from their perspective and helping them overcome it or develop ways of coping. In seeking out therapy, for most people, there is a fear of engaging in it. A person that is able to start, participate, and finish therapy are brave people.
I have worked with a wide range of people on a number of different issues. The majority has been depression and anxiety, but I have helped people with various mental health challenges that people face. In working with anyone, my main focus is on seeing the issue from their perspective and helping them overcome it or develop ways of coping. In seeking out therapy, for most people, there is a fear of engaging in it. A person that is able to start, participate, and finish therapy are brave people.
(318) 668-2907 View (318) 668-2907
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Catherine H Price
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Ruston, LA 71270
I have substantial experience providing individual, couple, family, and group therapy in areas of addiction, mental health, trauma, grief, anger, relationship issues, and other life and family issues.
I have substantial experience providing individual, couple, family, and group therapy in areas of addiction, mental health, trauma, grief, anger, relationship issues, and other life and family issues.
(318) 386-4854 View (318) 386-4854
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Shawn M Downhour
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ruston, LA 71270
I have experience working with clients of ages 7 and up and provide counseling to couples, individuals, and families experiencing relationship difficulties, grief, loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, phase of life problems, anger, and those seeking better ways to handle life's difficulties. I work with motivated clients who are looking to change their current situations and improve the quality of their life.
I have experience working with clients of ages 7 and up and provide counseling to couples, individuals, and families experiencing relationship difficulties, grief, loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, phase of life problems, anger, and those seeking better ways to handle life's difficulties. I work with motivated clients who are looking to change their current situations and improve the quality of their life.
(318) 413-6880 View (318) 413-6880
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Red Apple Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ruston, LA 71270
Not accepting new clients
I believe that mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. I work with individuals with a wide range of concerns, including, depression, trauma, abuse, ADHD, relationship issues, and life changing situations. I will meet you were you are and move along at your pace. Red Apple Therapy offers alternative therapies for those searching for a holistic and eclectic approach to counseling, including creative arts, and mindful meditation. Our goal is to assist you in achieving your goal by by providing a safe, authentic and compassionate clinical setting with an individualized therapy experience.
I believe that mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. I work with individuals with a wide range of concerns, including, depression, trauma, abuse, ADHD, relationship issues, and life changing situations. I will meet you were you are and move along at your pace. Red Apple Therapy offers alternative therapies for those searching for a holistic and eclectic approach to counseling, including creative arts, and mindful meditation. Our goal is to assist you in achieving your goal by by providing a safe, authentic and compassionate clinical setting with an individualized therapy experience.
(210) 791-0429 View (210) 791-0429

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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.