Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Towson, MD

Whatever’s going on in your life is a big deal if it’s a big deal to you – and I'll be in your corner through it all. I believe that the things going on in my clients’ lives deserve the same care, attention, and respect as anyone else’s. I'm committed to supporting you in navigating life's various stressors.

My name is Reginald Burgess. I have over 18 years of experience providing mental health counseling services. I have extensive experience working in the helping profession. I provide mental health counseling services in schools, substance abuse inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, detention centers, military personnel and treatment foster care agencies. I pride myself on providing counseling services to people from all walks of life. I am a progressive and liberal counselor providing mental health counseling services to people from all walks of life!

Brittany specializes in working with adolescents, adults and couples.

Working with a good-fit therapist is the most powerful determinant in getting what you need out of your counseling experience. I work with many people who have invested in therapy for years, sometimes decades, but who haven't experienced significant change, in their relationships, their ways of operating, their stress levels, etc... If you're motivated to gain insight into your stuck places, experiment with new ways of thinking, acting, and relating, and experience sustainable growth, I may be a good-fit therapist for you.

I provide telehealth to clients in the state of Maryland, North Carolina and Ohio. I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, conflict management and adjustment related issues. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psycho-Education and Eastern Medicine. These treatment modalities have been found to effectively treat the above mentioned conditions.

Bianca specializes in treating individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, codependency, ADD/ADHD, anger management, relationship issues, and body image or self-esteem issues. She creates a warm and genuine space for clients using strength-based and person-centered approaches. Her therapeutic interventions are adjusted to each individual’s needs and include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive processing therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.

I believe in providing a safe place for individuals to open up, be vulnerable and find a connection between mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to help you process difficult emotions, build effective coping skills, decrease unhealthy behaviors, and find purpose by utilizing your strengths and working through limitations.

We all face challenges throughout our lives. What defines us is how we choose to address the issue. Mental illness is not uncommon but what can be uncommon is having the courage to seek help. Issues surrounding mental health often arise during major transitions whether it be age, school, work, family, or loss. A diagnosis of a serious mental illness should not define you or hold you back. Fighting a mental illness can be exhausting. Don't go this alone. Let's talk about your goals and dreams and get you back on track to living your full life. I will push you to reach your potential but I will also be by your side through it all.

I work collaboratively with clients to create the experience in therapy that will be most conducive to growth, healing, and learning to cope with and accept life’s challenges. I have worked in the human service field for several years prior to becoming a clinical therapist including as a career coach, case manager, and rehabilitation counselor. I’ve received training in various treatment approaches and modalities including CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness, and strive to utilize the tools that will best fit your plan and your goals.

I am a business professional and psychotherapist. Most of my patients are busy business people who have issues that hold them back. I apply psychotherapy to help them practically improve lives. My clients have been very successful when they have worked at it. To succeed in therapy try new behaviors, disclose difficult experiences, and let go of old patterns of thinking and behaving. If you choose to call please be prepared to work to achieve results. You can expect mutual respect, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.

Are you having trouble achieving, starting, creating, and/or maintaining your goals? Are you trying to develop more healthy, positive habits? Does your mindset seem to prevent you from moving forward in life? I use motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy as the primary tools to help illuminate a path toward achieving your goals, cultivating a positive mindset, and obtaining the results you're looking for.

Immediate openings with evening hours offered. We all encounter obstacles and hardships in life. Difficult family dynamics, personal relationships, mental health issues, and life or career transitions can be challenging and bring deep pain or confusion. Getting support is essential. Life can be difficult to navigate, but the good news is that you don’t have to do it alone.

Parenting, reproductive and maternal health, life transitions, roles and responsibilities, relationship difficulties, rumination, worry, persistent sadness that affect cognitive, emotional and behavioral health are my areas of specialty. I help clients process, resolve and gain coping skills. I use trauma sensitive, solution focused and motivational interviewing approaches to support clients in processing their experiences and the ways in which they inform current behavior, mood, thought and relationship patterns. We then identify and implement skills to decrease, eliminate or manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and more

My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a supportive, safe, and welcoming environment to dig deep and make conscious, meaningful change through a variety of methods based on what works for you. Through building skills and resilence, I will help you to find empowerment to take charge of your life, manage symptoms, and live in accordance to your personal values.

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Congratulations on taking steps toward establishing a more fulfilling, healthy, and successful life! BGTPS is a community-based Outpatient Mental Health Clinic that provides integrated behavioral health services utilizing a person-centered approach to children, adolescents, and adults. We provide individual, family, and group therapy, medication management, therapeutic mentorship, and behavioral consultation. In therapy, we work collaboratively with you to enhance your understanding of the internal and environmental factors that impact life, emerge as relational patterns, and potentially impede success.

I have training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mediation and specialize in working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, parenting issues, school issues, marital issues and life cycle transitions.

I believe that every person has a desire to improve his or her quality of life, and it is my responsibility to assist those seeking help with that task. I do so by working with the client to develop attainable and measurable treatment goals, while dissecting all facets of the presenting problem. My approach is one of deep exploration with the aim of, in conjunction with the client, developing solutions that can be applied in the immediate and long term. My training is in crisis stabilization, grief support, and substance abuse with co-occurring mental health issues.

Are you feeling stuck, down, depressed, unmotivated, unfocused? Are you trapped in overwhelming emotions or unhelpful thinking? Are your relationships causing you distress? I am here to help you on your journey to greater inner harmony, balance, joy, and aliveness. I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds great fulfillment in helping my clients overcome their emotional hurdles and enabling them to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I am here to help you discover your strengths and see the sunny side of life more often.

If you are struggling with distressing emotions, feeling lost or stuck you are in the right place. I believe in meeting people where they are in their journey toward self discovery and acceptance. I offer a compassionate and authentic approach and will work collaboratively with you to build upon your strengths and help you to develop tangible skills and tools to overcome and manage your current struggles.