Motivational Interviewing Therapists in 94553

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Brandi Shae Ellis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Martinez, CA 94553  (Online Only)
Brandi uses the following individualized & evidence based approaches during treatment: • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) • Trauma-informed Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) • Motivational Interviewing • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) •
Brandi uses the following individualized & evidence based approaches during treatment: • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) • Trauma-informed Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) • Motivational Interviewing • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) •
(925) 578-2569 View (925) 578-2569
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Mya Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
Greetings, my name is Mya Williams. I am a licensed clinical social worker operating in California since January 2023. I have been a clinician since 2011, with over 12 years of experience in the field. I utilize several different approaches in the pursuit of mental health, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and strength-based perspective, to help understand how emotions affect behaviors—my License number: 113156 (CA).
Greetings, my name is Mya Williams. I am a licensed clinical social worker operating in California since January 2023. I have been a clinician since 2011, with over 12 years of experience in the field. I utilize several different approaches in the pursuit of mental health, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and strength-based perspective, to help understand how emotions affect behaviors—my License number: 113156 (CA).
(858) 330-3861 View (858) 330-3861
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Kendra Urton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
Has your life suffered because of trauma you have experienced? I work with individuals, couples, and families to overcome their challenges related to abuse and trauma as well as anxiety, depression, and interpersonal issues. I have worked with survivors of sexual trauma and domestic violence, the LGBT community and unique concerns within that community, and individuals who struggle with co-occurring mental illness and substance use. I'm also familiar with the struggles you may have in managing a chronic illness. I value the importance of creating a safe, non-judgmental space to work on yourself.
Has your life suffered because of trauma you have experienced? I work with individuals, couples, and families to overcome their challenges related to abuse and trauma as well as anxiety, depression, and interpersonal issues. I have worked with survivors of sexual trauma and domestic violence, the LGBT community and unique concerns within that community, and individuals who struggle with co-occurring mental illness and substance use. I'm also familiar with the struggles you may have in managing a chronic illness. I value the importance of creating a safe, non-judgmental space to work on yourself.
(925) 293-9135 View (925) 293-9135
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Katelyn Carr Galvin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553  (Online Only)
This has been a very difficult season physically, emotionally, and spiritually for so many. You may have been pushed to levels of stress, anxiety, or depression that you didn't think was possible. Maybe you have felt so overwhelmed by your feelings or situation that you're unsure what to do next, but what you do know is that it's impacting your relationships with others and you want that to change. Sometimes you may wonder "why am I acting like this? I wish I could feel more calm." I work with many women who have so much on their plates. Wearing all these hats can feel burdensome and sometimes cause you lose connection to yourself
This has been a very difficult season physically, emotionally, and spiritually for so many. You may have been pushed to levels of stress, anxiety, or depression that you didn't think was possible. Maybe you have felt so overwhelmed by your feelings or situation that you're unsure what to do next, but what you do know is that it's impacting your relationships with others and you want that to change. Sometimes you may wonder "why am I acting like this? I wish I could feel more calm." I work with many women who have so much on their plates. Wearing all these hats can feel burdensome and sometimes cause you lose connection to yourself
(925) 267-6927 View (925) 267-6927
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Dr. Golnaz Fortune
PsyD
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553  (Online Only)
Greetings! I provide therapeutic and performance life coaching services to those impacted by stress experiencing an increase in anxiety and or depressive symptoms. I worked as a service provider in Contra Costa and I provide consultation, coaching, and support to families impacted by severe mental health (ex: psychosis, suicidality, mood disorders etc.) to help navigate the system of care to support their loved one suffering from mental illness.
Greetings! I provide therapeutic and performance life coaching services to those impacted by stress experiencing an increase in anxiety and or depressive symptoms. I worked as a service provider in Contra Costa and I provide consultation, coaching, and support to families impacted by severe mental health (ex: psychosis, suicidality, mood disorders etc.) to help navigate the system of care to support their loved one suffering from mental illness.
(925) 489-1790 View (925) 489-1790
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Lance Bohn
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SUDCC, CAMC, PhD
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
My life's work is helping people overcome addiction. Unexpected life challenges happen which can lead to substance use, but there are more effective ways to cope and navigate. Everyone is capable of making change in their lives! Together, we can create an effective plan based on your values and goals to get past the dependency controlling your life. I am trained in abstinence, moderation, and harm-reduction models. I provide practical and confidential phone / video counseling. Let's work together to help you achieve recovery and a sober lifestyle.
My life's work is helping people overcome addiction. Unexpected life challenges happen which can lead to substance use, but there are more effective ways to cope and navigate. Everyone is capable of making change in their lives! Together, we can create an effective plan based on your values and goals to get past the dependency controlling your life. I am trained in abstinence, moderation, and harm-reduction models. I provide practical and confidential phone / video counseling. Let's work together to help you achieve recovery and a sober lifestyle.
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Brittanie D Mills
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Martinez, CA 94553  (Online Only)
More than anything, you want to save your relationship. You’ve been together for a long time and just want to be able to talk to each other without it turning into a fight every time. You feel disconnected from each other. You feel like you and your partner can’t even talk about simple stuff because you always disagree. Or worse yet, you’ve stopped listening to each other, or maybe even stopped caring. You feel like you and your partner are just roommates, instead of soulmates. You feel like it’s easier to just avoid each other, than run the risk of another hurtful argument. And you feel lonely, even though you share a home.
More than anything, you want to save your relationship. You’ve been together for a long time and just want to be able to talk to each other without it turning into a fight every time. You feel disconnected from each other. You feel like you and your partner can’t even talk about simple stuff because you always disagree. Or worse yet, you’ve stopped listening to each other, or maybe even stopped caring. You feel like you and your partner are just roommates, instead of soulmates. You feel like it’s easier to just avoid each other, than run the risk of another hurtful argument. And you feel lonely, even though you share a home.
(925) 335-6122 View (925) 335-6122
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Janet Cazares
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
Hi there, I’m Janet! My name is Janet Cazares, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2010 and have been working in community mental health ever since. I have experience working with all ages and diverse populations; most recently I have been working with military veterans and individuals dealing with crisis situations. I also have enjoyed working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I am an LGBTQ ally.
Hi there, I’m Janet! My name is Janet Cazares, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2010 and have been working in community mental health ever since. I have experience working with all ages and diverse populations; most recently I have been working with military veterans and individuals dealing with crisis situations. I also have enjoyed working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I am an LGBTQ ally.
(925) 320-3817 View (925) 320-3817
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Sarah Michal Stroe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
Hi, I'm so glad to meet you. My name is Sarah Stroe. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I work with adults of all ages navigating life transitions. I use a variety of techniques in connecting with clients. I draw upon narrative therapy to help people tell their own stories. Because of my social work training, I see clients through a person-in-environment lens, which can make therapy feel very alive and three-dimensional.
Hi, I'm so glad to meet you. My name is Sarah Stroe. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I work with adults of all ages navigating life transitions. I use a variety of techniques in connecting with clients. I draw upon narrative therapy to help people tell their own stories. Because of my social work training, I see clients through a person-in-environment lens, which can make therapy feel very alive and three-dimensional.
(925) 568-8854 View (925) 568-8854
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Lisa M Miranda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553  (Online Only)
Do you have trauma, anxiety or depression and feel ready to work on yourself? Perhaps you are new to therapy but feel motivated or inspired to heal and work through emotions, conflicts or blockages to living a more fulfilling life. Have you had other therapies but feel “it’s time” to go deeper and explore root causes of patterns and issues? Do you feel you are in an “awakening“ and hope to work with a Transpersonal Therapist to support the integration of your higher or Whole/Core Self?
Do you have trauma, anxiety or depression and feel ready to work on yourself? Perhaps you are new to therapy but feel motivated or inspired to heal and work through emotions, conflicts or blockages to living a more fulfilling life. Have you had other therapies but feel “it’s time” to go deeper and explore root causes of patterns and issues? Do you feel you are in an “awakening“ and hope to work with a Transpersonal Therapist to support the integration of your higher or Whole/Core Self?
(510) 800-9538 View (510) 800-9538
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Daniel Silva
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553  (Online Only)
I have nearly two decades of experience helping teens and adults heal from past wounds, while learning healthier ways to cope with the challenges of life. Utilizing an evidence based, action oriented approach, we will identify concrete tools that will empower you to react with more control, insight, and balance. Together, we will increase your self-awareness, overcoming the roadblocks that keep getting in your way, so you can live the rich and meaningful life you desire.
I have nearly two decades of experience helping teens and adults heal from past wounds, while learning healthier ways to cope with the challenges of life. Utilizing an evidence based, action oriented approach, we will identify concrete tools that will empower you to react with more control, insight, and balance. Together, we will increase your self-awareness, overcoming the roadblocks that keep getting in your way, so you can live the rich and meaningful life you desire.
(925) 420-8293 View (925) 420-8293
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Donna Christianson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Martinez, CA 94553  (Online Only)
Are you in transition? Struggling with anxiety, depression, self-criticism or low self-esteem? Wanting to feel more empowered in your life, relationships and work? Tired of simply surviving? Are you seeking a warm and caring therapist who will listen and help support you to create a life that truly reflects and supports your aspirations and dreams? Who is devoted to your well-being and can offer both the practical help and emotional support to help you to thrive? If so, I'd like to help; I offer affordable day and evening appointments.
Are you in transition? Struggling with anxiety, depression, self-criticism or low self-esteem? Wanting to feel more empowered in your life, relationships and work? Tired of simply surviving? Are you seeking a warm and caring therapist who will listen and help support you to create a life that truly reflects and supports your aspirations and dreams? Who is devoted to your well-being and can offer both the practical help and emotional support to help you to thrive? If so, I'd like to help; I offer affordable day and evening appointments.
(925) 293-9491 View (925) 293-9491
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Margaret Poytress
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
My name is Margaret "Marj" Poytress, LMFT. My approach is to be present with you and witness as you process, learn, grow, and develop your true self. My therapeutic approach focuses on validating, teaching, empathy, and compassion. I will help facilitate change as you work towards achieving your therapy goals. I’m dedicated to helping you discover your best life. I utilize EMDR and Internal Family Systems approaches to help you alleviate symptoms and process problematic thoughts. I am trained in Triple P Parenting and can help with parenting issues for all ages.
My name is Margaret "Marj" Poytress, LMFT. My approach is to be present with you and witness as you process, learn, grow, and develop your true self. My therapeutic approach focuses on validating, teaching, empathy, and compassion. I will help facilitate change as you work towards achieving your therapy goals. I’m dedicated to helping you discover your best life. I utilize EMDR and Internal Family Systems approaches to help you alleviate symptoms and process problematic thoughts. I am trained in Triple P Parenting and can help with parenting issues for all ages.
(657) 571-1927 View (657) 571-1927
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Stacey Tisler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Martinez, CA 94553
Hello, my name is Stacey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bakersfield, California. I am passionate about my work and providing an opportunity to help individuals and families cope with life's challenges and work towards healing and creating a life worth living. I work well with children, adolescents, and young adults; however, I have the ability to engage with and work with any age group. I also have the ability to engage with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities.
Hello, my name is Stacey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bakersfield, California. I am passionate about my work and providing an opportunity to help individuals and families cope with life's challenges and work towards healing and creating a life worth living. I work well with children, adolescents, and young adults; however, I have the ability to engage with and work with any age group. I also have the ability to engage with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities.
(661) 903-8622 View (661) 903-8622
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Lan Vu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
Hello! I'm Lan Vu, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working with clients and families from various backgrounds. I seek to empower clients while being grounded in the realistic restrictions that time, life circumstances, and competing demands can place on an individual. With your expertise in yourself, I would like to work together to create a shared understanding to determine the path forward that works best for you.
Hello! I'm Lan Vu, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working with clients and families from various backgrounds. I seek to empower clients while being grounded in the realistic restrictions that time, life circumstances, and competing demands can place on an individual. With your expertise in yourself, I would like to work together to create a shared understanding to determine the path forward that works best for you.
(661) 438-3582 View (661) 438-3582
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Vincent Buhagiar
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Martinez, CA 94553
Not your daddy’s therapist - $190 per 50min session. If you are looking for a therapist just like every other, then keep looking. I am holistic, young, experimental, polyamorous, extremely open-minded, spiritual, transpersonal, weird, awkward, provocative, quirky, heteroflexible, and a sparkle of queer. My life work focuses on the deconstruction of social norms including gender, masculinity/femininity, relationships, sexuality, professionalism, and mental health as a whole. Therapy is not a one size fits all kind of gig. I customize the way I work to match the needs, strengths, and limitations of each individual client.
Not your daddy’s therapist - $190 per 50min session. If you are looking for a therapist just like every other, then keep looking. I am holistic, young, experimental, polyamorous, extremely open-minded, spiritual, transpersonal, weird, awkward, provocative, quirky, heteroflexible, and a sparkle of queer. My life work focuses on the deconstruction of social norms including gender, masculinity/femininity, relationships, sexuality, professionalism, and mental health as a whole. Therapy is not a one size fits all kind of gig. I customize the way I work to match the needs, strengths, and limitations of each individual client.
(925) 403-4770 View (925) 403-4770
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Jeffrey Hartwig
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
I began counseling youth in public school districts. My present clinical therapy work using CBT, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, involves assisting adult individuals with developing insights and coping skills, overcoming PTSD, anger, anxiety, and depression, and moving past grief, trauma, and loss. My clients include a diverse population within the entertainment industry, medical professionals, social services, and military personnel. In addition, I've also worked with athletes to strengthen their mental focus.
I began counseling youth in public school districts. My present clinical therapy work using CBT, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, involves assisting adult individuals with developing insights and coping skills, overcoming PTSD, anger, anxiety, and depression, and moving past grief, trauma, and loss. My clients include a diverse population within the entertainment industry, medical professionals, social services, and military personnel. In addition, I've also worked with athletes to strengthen their mental focus.
(805) 301-9408 View (805) 301-9408
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Sterling Funk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 10 years of experience in my field. I have mostly worked with clients in Southern California, but my formal training started in Mexico City. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, internet addictions, and coming-of-age difficulties.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 10 years of experience in my field. I have mostly worked with clients in Southern California, but my formal training started in Mexico City. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, internet addictions, and coming-of-age difficulties.
(916) 866-7940 View (916) 866-7940
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Redemption Songs:Jess Smith LMFT 117916,LPCC 14298
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Martinez, CA 94553
I believe every person is unique with skills and challenges that make them who they are. By highlighting strengths to improve identified challenges, we can work towards you becoming the ultimate person you desire. I work with youth, their families and individuals who would like to see themselves as their best self. My work extends to those who struggle with, or are a support to someone who struggles with, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma disorders. I believe incorporating culture into my work, and continue to explore and learn from cultures other than my own in order to provide the best quality services to my clients.
I believe every person is unique with skills and challenges that make them who they are. By highlighting strengths to improve identified challenges, we can work towards you becoming the ultimate person you desire. I work with youth, their families and individuals who would like to see themselves as their best self. My work extends to those who struggle with, or are a support to someone who struggles with, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma disorders. I believe incorporating culture into my work, and continue to explore and learn from cultures other than my own in order to provide the best quality services to my clients.
(925) 369-5991 View (925) 369-5991
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Julie Sievenpiper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to help us overcome them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space to explore even the most difficult matters. My style is relational and collaborative. One of the most important aspects for achieving success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family and that you hold the key to achieving the life you want to live.
We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to help us overcome them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space to explore even the most difficult matters. My style is relational and collaborative. One of the most important aspects for achieving success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family and that you hold the key to achieving the life you want to live.
(707) 755-6975 View (707) 755-6975
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.