Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Warrenville, IL
Molly Ansari
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Warrenville, IL 60555
I use trauma-informed techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and I often incorporate art therapy to offer clients the opportunity to explore art therapy as a means of emotional expression, creative problem solving, and introspection.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Registered Art Therapist and hold a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, working in my own practice, Molly Jo Counseling & Art Therapy Services. I am currently accepting new clients at this location and see children, adults, couples and families. My experience is in both in-patient and out-patient settings focusing on work related to trauma recovery and severe mental health disorders. My area of focus currently is trauma-focused therapy, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and self-esteem.
I use trauma-informed techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and I often incorporate art therapy to offer clients the opportunity to explore art therapy as a means of emotional expression, creative problem solving, and introspection.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Registered Art Therapist and hold a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, working in my own practice, Molly Jo Counseling & Art Therapy Services. I am currently accepting new clients at this location and see children, adults, couples and families. My experience is in both in-patient and out-patient settings focusing on work related to trauma recovery and severe mental health disorders. My area of focus currently is trauma-focused therapy, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and self-esteem.
Connect Online Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Warrenville, IL 60555 (Online Only)
Amber is a passionate, qualified, and experienced therapist who practices CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and Solution Focused Therapy techniques. Her compassion drives her to deliver a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment to the clients without judgment, promoting steady healing. During her professional career, she has worked with hundreds of clients between the ages of 4 to 70 years. She has extensive experience in providing counseling for substance abuse and mental health.
Amber is a passionate, qualified, and experienced therapist who practices CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and Solution Focused Therapy techniques. Her compassion drives her to deliver a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment to the clients without judgment, promoting steady healing. During her professional career, she has worked with hundreds of clients between the ages of 4 to 70 years. She has extensive experience in providing counseling for substance abuse and mental health.
Starlene Kelley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Warrenville, IL 60555
One of my ideal clients would be identified as a Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron, PhD. It can be difficult to know how best to guard your energy while still being available for the people and activities you love. Another client might share they would like to reach their fullest potential and would appreciate a trainer of sorts to do so. Someone else's needs might center around increased ability to maintain emotional stability, even when disagreeing with a loved one.
One of my ideal clients would be identified as a Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron, PhD. It can be difficult to know how best to guard your energy while still being available for the people and activities you love. Another client might share they would like to reach their fullest potential and would appreciate a trainer of sorts to do so. Someone else's needs might center around increased ability to maintain emotional stability, even when disagreeing with a loved one.
Elizabeth Bales (Addiction Treatment)
Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Warrenville, IL 60555
Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).
Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).
Olesia Shalayska
Psychologist, PsyD, CDP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Warrenville, IL 60555
I am a licensed clinician psychologist who has experience working with diverse client needs. I have treated clients with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders and comorbid substance abuse. My internship and post-doctoral training has provided me with unique training in providing therapy and neuropsychological assessment to patients with dementia, brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and other medical conditions that are comorbid with psychiatric illnesses.
I am a licensed clinician psychologist who has experience working with diverse client needs. I have treated clients with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders and comorbid substance abuse. My internship and post-doctoral training has provided me with unique training in providing therapy and neuropsychological assessment to patients with dementia, brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and other medical conditions that are comorbid with psychiatric illnesses.
Kainat Zahra Syeda
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MHP
Verified Verified
Warrenville, IL 60555 (Online Only)
Anxiety and depression can rob an individual from feeling like themselves. When we are in a dark place in our life it can become hard to open up to others and find the light that we are so desperately seeking. Often the goal becomes finding ways to cope effectively, especially when it comes to loss, trauma and grief. The biggest question becomes, "How do I get better?" You took the first step in asking for help! The rest will follow.
Anxiety and depression can rob an individual from feeling like themselves. When we are in a dark place in our life it can become hard to open up to others and find the light that we are so desperately seeking. Often the goal becomes finding ways to cope effectively, especially when it comes to loss, trauma and grief. The biggest question becomes, "How do I get better?" You took the first step in asking for help! The rest will follow.
Melissa A Gray
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Warrenville, IL 60555
I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing space for individuals of all ages, from youth to adults and elders, seeking to overcome life's challenges and embark on a journey toward healing and growth. I embrace and support the needs of women, the neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and anyone feeling unseen and unheard.
I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing space for individuals of all ages, from youth to adults and elders, seeking to overcome life's challenges and embark on a journey toward healing and growth. I embrace and support the needs of women, the neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and anyone feeling unseen and unheard.
Tasheika Nash
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Warrenville, IL 60555
Do you struggle with vulnerability? Are you struggling with creating or maintaining healthy relationships? Are you ruminating on negative thoughts or situations? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome? Are you dealing with transgenerational trauma? Are you a first responder and feeling as if, nobody understands you? I see you and understand you. Sometimes life events, our environment, or trauma can impact our mental health. I am dedicated to providing healing to people who have been through traumatic or stressful events. My goal is to improve your self-awareness and increase increase self-reflection.
Do you struggle with vulnerability? Are you struggling with creating or maintaining healthy relationships? Are you ruminating on negative thoughts or situations? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome? Are you dealing with transgenerational trauma? Are you a first responder and feeling as if, nobody understands you? I see you and understand you. Sometimes life events, our environment, or trauma can impact our mental health. I am dedicated to providing healing to people who have been through traumatic or stressful events. My goal is to improve your self-awareness and increase increase self-reflection.
Anne Westerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555
My clients appreciate the consistency and realness that I bring to the therapy room. My clients are looking to be understood. They want to learn real life skills while also having genuine conversations. I work mostly with individuals 18+ who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, life issues, crisis, self harm, and neurodivergence.
My clients appreciate the consistency and realness that I bring to the therapy room. My clients are looking to be understood. They want to learn real life skills while also having genuine conversations. I work mostly with individuals 18+ who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, life issues, crisis, self harm, and neurodivergence.
Ciara Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAMS-II, MCR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555
All therapy starts with collaboration at it's core. Seeking therapy takes a great deal of courage and we commend you for considering therapy as a tool for self-exploration and growth. Many find that building a supportive and interactive relationship with their therapist contributes to the overall effectiveness of therapy. We offer a safe and non-judgmental environment, with a commitment to placing the highest priority on your well-being. Our services are offered to adults and teens, specializing in difficulties related to: stress, coping with life's changes, anxiety, trauma, identity, body image, self-esteem, and LGBTQ+.
All therapy starts with collaboration at it's core. Seeking therapy takes a great deal of courage and we commend you for considering therapy as a tool for self-exploration and growth. Many find that building a supportive and interactive relationship with their therapist contributes to the overall effectiveness of therapy. We offer a safe and non-judgmental environment, with a commitment to placing the highest priority on your well-being. Our services are offered to adults and teens, specializing in difficulties related to: stress, coping with life's changes, anxiety, trauma, identity, body image, self-esteem, and LGBTQ+.
Jackie Orozco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Warrenville, IL 60555
Diving into counseling and seeking help can seem like a daunting task, particularly when you are moving through a time of heightened emotions. Whether you are experiencing a shift in your life, dealing with anxiety, or depression, now is the time to take steps to make changes! I truly respect each individual's process and movement through change. I view therapy as a collaborative effort to help you find solutions to the challenges you face.
Diving into counseling and seeking help can seem like a daunting task, particularly when you are moving through a time of heightened emotions. Whether you are experiencing a shift in your life, dealing with anxiety, or depression, now is the time to take steps to make changes! I truly respect each individual's process and movement through change. I view therapy as a collaborative effort to help you find solutions to the challenges you face.
Yolanda Olaya
Counselor, PsyD, MPH, MScOB
Not Verified Not Verified
Warrenville, IL 60555
I strive to provide each patient with an individualized care that is evidence based and delivered with respect, compassion and education. My goal is to work with you as a partner to be able to achieve your goals. I enjoy working with with high risk adolescents who may be diagnosed with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention and executive functioning deficits, as well as Panic disorder, and or trauma. I also specialize in treating young women with peripartum mood disorders, GLBTQ youth, and families going through divorce. https://www.dryolandao.com/Appointments.en.html or https://doxy.me/dryolandao
I strive to provide each patient with an individualized care that is evidence based and delivered with respect, compassion and education. My goal is to work with you as a partner to be able to achieve your goals. I enjoy working with with high risk adolescents who may be diagnosed with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention and executive functioning deficits, as well as Panic disorder, and or trauma. I also specialize in treating young women with peripartum mood disorders, GLBTQ youth, and families going through divorce. https://www.dryolandao.com/Appointments.en.html or https://doxy.me/dryolandao
Suzanne M. Pinto
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555
Making the decision to change is often difficult as there is comfort in holding onto old ways of thinking or patterns of behavior even when they are ineffective and no longer serve us well. My goal is to help guide you through the change or healing process. My therapeutic approach is supportive and collaborative. I work with adults and older adolescents with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I also have significant experience working with individuals experiencing life transitions, relationship/marital issues, stress management or coping skill difficulties, grief and loss, abuse and trauma, and substance use disorders.
Making the decision to change is often difficult as there is comfort in holding onto old ways of thinking or patterns of behavior even when they are ineffective and no longer serve us well. My goal is to help guide you through the change or healing process. My therapeutic approach is supportive and collaborative. I work with adults and older adolescents with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I also have significant experience working with individuals experiencing life transitions, relationship/marital issues, stress management or coping skill difficulties, grief and loss, abuse and trauma, and substance use disorders.
Kim Milton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555 (Online Only)
Client-centered is always Kim's approach during a session. This allows a client to open up at their own pace. She takes time to build rapport with her clients, which creates a space for clients to process complex feelings and emotions. A few areas of specialization for Kim are substance abuse, anxiety, and family conflict.
Client-centered is always Kim's approach during a session. This allows a client to open up at their own pace. She takes time to build rapport with her clients, which creates a space for clients to process complex feelings and emotions. A few areas of specialization for Kim are substance abuse, anxiety, and family conflict.
Kendall Leahy
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555
Life can be challenging. I am here to help you navigate those challenges and grow throughout the journey. I welcome all clients with acceptance, patience, and humor. I believe that creating a collaborative partnership is crucial to the benefits of therapy. I am here to help you see the support you deserve.
Life can be challenging. I am here to help you navigate those challenges and grow throughout the journey. I welcome all clients with acceptance, patience, and humor. I believe that creating a collaborative partnership is crucial to the benefits of therapy. I am here to help you see the support you deserve.
Laurie Sackett-Maniacci
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, RYT
Verified Verified
Warrenville, IL 60555
Thank you for visiting my profile and I invite you to come and "expand" with me. Moving through the transitions and stressors of life can be challenging. Often, we move through these challenges with ease, but at other times, we can become overwhelmed and find that what typically works for us is no longer working. We may be constricted by our typical ways of coping. In my practice, I help guide clients towards solutions and expanding one’s repertoire of coping behaviors, interpersonal skills, and wellness! I strive to help people create stability, mental strength, and harmony in their relationship with self and others.
Thank you for visiting my profile and I invite you to come and "expand" with me. Moving through the transitions and stressors of life can be challenging. Often, we move through these challenges with ease, but at other times, we can become overwhelmed and find that what typically works for us is no longer working. We may be constricted by our typical ways of coping. In my practice, I help guide clients towards solutions and expanding one’s repertoire of coping behaviors, interpersonal skills, and wellness! I strive to help people create stability, mental strength, and harmony in their relationship with self and others.
Cynthia M Stafford
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555
Are you struggling in your personal life or relationships? Counseling is the first step to becoming healthy and fulfilled. I have 30+ years of experience walking alongside people of all ages, including couples and families, to help them on their journey of personal growth. We will work cooperatively together to reach your goals through proven therapeutic interventions, including stress management, anger management, communication skills, emotion regulation, relaxation techniques, cognitive/behavioral therapy, & EMDR. Let's get started working toward your goals.
Are you struggling in your personal life or relationships? Counseling is the first step to becoming healthy and fulfilled. I have 30+ years of experience walking alongside people of all ages, including couples and families, to help them on their journey of personal growth. We will work cooperatively together to reach your goals through proven therapeutic interventions, including stress management, anger management, communication skills, emotion regulation, relaxation techniques, cognitive/behavioral therapy, & EMDR. Let's get started working toward your goals.
Simone Schmale
Counselor, MSEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Warrenville, IL 60555
Counseling research studies consistently state that one of the biggest factors for growth and healing are strongly connected to the relationship between you and your therapist. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach with my clients as we work through the life struggles and circumstances while drawing upon your unique strengths with multi-faceted, evidence-based practices. I firmly believe that we do the best we can even when we don't do or act how we wish. My relationship with clients is one of trust, collaboration and building insights and skills that lead to new, life-enhancing experiences.
Counseling research studies consistently state that one of the biggest factors for growth and healing are strongly connected to the relationship between you and your therapist. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach with my clients as we work through the life struggles and circumstances while drawing upon your unique strengths with multi-faceted, evidence-based practices. I firmly believe that we do the best we can even when we don't do or act how we wish. My relationship with clients is one of trust, collaboration and building insights and skills that lead to new, life-enhancing experiences.
Michael Peila
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555
The relief you seek is inside of you…let’s find it and make it stronger than the problem! You may be fed up with using/abusing substances to cope with other issues (anxiety, depression, post-trauma, etc), feeling a happier life will always be out of your reach or tired of looking in the mirror and seeing shame, guilt, or discontent. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. You’re ready to relieve yourself of the control substances seem to have over you . You’re ready to regain the confidence in yourself you once had. Most of all, you’re ready to flourish in life rather than just live (survive).
The relief you seek is inside of you…let’s find it and make it stronger than the problem! You may be fed up with using/abusing substances to cope with other issues (anxiety, depression, post-trauma, etc), feeling a happier life will always be out of your reach or tired of looking in the mirror and seeing shame, guilt, or discontent. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. You’re ready to relieve yourself of the control substances seem to have over you . You’re ready to regain the confidence in yourself you once had. Most of all, you’re ready to flourish in life rather than just live (survive).
Christina Graffagna
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Unfulfilled in your relationships? Struggling to manage anxiety? Daily life can bring endless challenges. In therapy, we will broaden the perspective beyond daily encounters, delving into patterns, underlying causes, and systemic influences. We all perceive the world through our individual lenses, and I understand that treatment for similar symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. I'm dedicated to creating a welcoming space that embraces LGBTQ+ people and trauma-informed care. Expect lots of empathy, open chats, and a sprinkle of humor to spark meaningful conversations.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Unfulfilled in your relationships? Struggling to manage anxiety? Daily life can bring endless challenges. In therapy, we will broaden the perspective beyond daily encounters, delving into patterns, underlying causes, and systemic influences. We all perceive the world through our individual lenses, and I understand that treatment for similar symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. I'm dedicated to creating a welcoming space that embraces LGBTQ+ people and trauma-informed care. Expect lots of empathy, open chats, and a sprinkle of humor to spark meaningful conversations.
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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.