Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Forty Fort, PA
Gina Weidow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forty Fort, PA 18704
I provide counseling to individuals from teenagers to the elderly. My passion is to empower others to grow their self-worth, organize their thoughts and lives, increase insight and awareness, and focus on healthy solutions. I blend Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered, and Reality therapies so that clients can be more well-rounded, work through their emotions, and attain practical goals. My areas of focus are adoption/ fostering, anxiety, depression, family counseling, infertility, life transitions, and relationship issues.
I provide counseling to individuals from teenagers to the elderly. My passion is to empower others to grow their self-worth, organize their thoughts and lives, increase insight and awareness, and focus on healthy solutions. I blend Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered, and Reality therapies so that clients can be more well-rounded, work through their emotions, and attain practical goals. My areas of focus are adoption/ fostering, anxiety, depression, family counseling, infertility, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Jackalynn Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Forty Fort, PA 18704
Hi! My name is Jackie and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I previously worked in a partial hospitalization program for adolescents facilitating individual, group and family therapy. My goal is to assist others in reaching their goals through a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment. I apply a Humanistic approach to therapy, utilizing art therapy techniques to further the process.
Hi! My name is Jackie and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I previously worked in a partial hospitalization program for adolescents facilitating individual, group and family therapy. My goal is to assist others in reaching their goals through a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment. I apply a Humanistic approach to therapy, utilizing art therapy techniques to further the process.
Tiffani Gebhardt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forty Fort, PA 18704
Hi there! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Luzerne County, PA. I completed my master's degree at Villanova University in June 2020 and have bachelor’s degrees in psychology and criminal justice from Cedar Crest College. I truly enjoy sitting down with people and having the opportunity to learn all about their unique experiences and perspectives. It is my hope to create a nurturing, welcoming environment for clients to reach each of their goals as they enter therapy. First time in therapy or looking to start again? I'd be happy to offer support as you move towards a greater sense of well-being.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Luzerne County, PA. I completed my master's degree at Villanova University in June 2020 and have bachelor’s degrees in psychology and criminal justice from Cedar Crest College. I truly enjoy sitting down with people and having the opportunity to learn all about their unique experiences and perspectives. It is my hope to create a nurturing, welcoming environment for clients to reach each of their goals as they enter therapy. First time in therapy or looking to start again? I'd be happy to offer support as you move towards a greater sense of well-being.
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Jacob Herber
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18703
Reclaim Your Inner Strength! Sometimes life throws curve balls and other challenges and we found ourselves in the midst of powerful storms that impact our well being and balance. If you or someone you care about has had too many negative or unpleasant experiences, you do not have to accept a sentence of suffering and lifetime sadness or anxiety. You can learn how to heal and build a life filled with joy.
Reclaim Your Inner Strength! Sometimes life throws curve balls and other challenges and we found ourselves in the midst of powerful storms that impact our well being and balance. If you or someone you care about has had too many negative or unpleasant experiences, you do not have to accept a sentence of suffering and lifetime sadness or anxiety. You can learn how to heal and build a life filled with joy.
Tiffany Griffiths, Psy.D. & Associates, Inc.
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Kingston, PA 18704
I have worked to create an integrated, evidence-based, and holistic group practice where my vision of the ideal environment for growth can unfold. The associates in the practice have diverse backgrounds, interests, and training. No matter what problem or difficulty with which you present, someone in our group can assist you. We have cultivated an environment of peace, warmth, and acceptance to assure you will be respected, unconditionally.
I have worked to create an integrated, evidence-based, and holistic group practice where my vision of the ideal environment for growth can unfold. The associates in the practice have diverse backgrounds, interests, and training. No matter what problem or difficulty with which you present, someone in our group can assist you. We have cultivated an environment of peace, warmth, and acceptance to assure you will be respected, unconditionally.
Ann T. Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Kingston, PA 18704
Life can be rough and its easy to get into a place where one may feel overwhelmed or stuck. Its hard to find solutions, make decisions, or find a path out and it's often helpful to talk to a genuine and supportive person that can help to untangle all the things that race through one's mind when we are in a tough spot.
Life can be rough and its easy to get into a place where one may feel overwhelmed or stuck. Its hard to find solutions, make decisions, or find a path out and it's often helpful to talk to a genuine and supportive person that can help to untangle all the things that race through one's mind when we are in a tough spot.
Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Joel Cahn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
This is a difficult and overwhelming time for most. Now, more than ever, we can all use support. I am committed to providing compassionate, supportive, and effective care to those that I work with. I have sought out and received specialized education, training, and experience in providing psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to enhance the behavioral and emotional adjustment and well-being of those that I work with using the most effective and efficient research-based treatment approaches.
This is a difficult and overwhelming time for most. Now, more than ever, we can all use support. I am committed to providing compassionate, supportive, and effective care to those that I work with. I have sought out and received specialized education, training, and experience in providing psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to enhance the behavioral and emotional adjustment and well-being of those that I work with using the most effective and efficient research-based treatment approaches.
Landmark Counseling- Sandra Davis, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 (Online Only)
My ideal clients are adults, adolescents, or families who are seeking a positive change in their lives. My specialties and passion for counseling include anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and parenting challenges. I am experienced in substance use counseling, as well as working with family conflict and transitions. I consider myself a guest on your journey to strength and wellness, and I look forward to working together to meet your goals.
My ideal clients are adults, adolescents, or families who are seeking a positive change in their lives. My specialties and passion for counseling include anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and parenting challenges. I am experienced in substance use counseling, as well as working with family conflict and transitions. I consider myself a guest on your journey to strength and wellness, and I look forward to working together to meet your goals.
Electric City Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
Welcome to Electric City Counseling! We pride ourselves in high quality one-on-one care and will do everything we can to help you reach your goals and regain happiness or meaning in your life. We have a variety of carefully selected licensed professionals that have many years of experience working in the mental health field. You will be paired with a therapist that best suits your needs.
Welcome to Electric City Counseling! We pride ourselves in high quality one-on-one care and will do everything we can to help you reach your goals and regain happiness or meaning in your life. We have a variety of carefully selected licensed professionals that have many years of experience working in the mental health field. You will be paired with a therapist that best suits your needs.
Carlos Barahona
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
As a therapist who has experience in many areas within counseling, my hope is to always help the client know that they are accepted. Clients can know that they are safe and protected within our therapeutic alliance. I will make every effort to remain ethical and lead the client in a positive and effective journey that will benefit their life.
As a therapist who has experience in many areas within counseling, my hope is to always help the client know that they are accepted. Clients can know that they are safe and protected within our therapeutic alliance. I will make every effort to remain ethical and lead the client in a positive and effective journey that will benefit their life.
Leah Losavich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
Life can become overwhelming, sometimes we forget it is a work in progress. The last few years have been a wild ride! Detours can happen making it easy to forget that the detours may be necessary to help us move forward. I enjoy having the privilege of helping individuals reach their full potential by helping to recognize their strengths through therapeutic intervention, self care, identifying coping strategies and learning to stay in the moment. The work can be difficult but that does not mean there may not be laughter, tears and progress.
Life can become overwhelming, sometimes we forget it is a work in progress. The last few years have been a wild ride! Detours can happen making it easy to forget that the detours may be necessary to help us move forward. I enjoy having the privilege of helping individuals reach their full potential by helping to recognize their strengths through therapeutic intervention, self care, identifying coping strategies and learning to stay in the moment. The work can be difficult but that does not mean there may not be laughter, tears and progress.
Michael James Capozzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Kingston, PA 18704
My clinical expertise is addiction/substance abuse treatment (both user and impacted family members) as I've worked in both inpatient & outpatient settings. I am very familiar with 12-step recovery but it is not my only tool. I can provide evaluation/assessment and potential referral to rehab if needed. My style is hands on & solution-oriented -- my goal is that you leave our sessions feeling empowered, motivated and have more coping skills to manage your life. There is no reason why you should continue to suffer or struggle; you deserve to feel better & develop confidence in yourself.
My clinical expertise is addiction/substance abuse treatment (both user and impacted family members) as I've worked in both inpatient & outpatient settings. I am very familiar with 12-step recovery but it is not my only tool. I can provide evaluation/assessment and potential referral to rehab if needed. My style is hands on & solution-oriented -- my goal is that you leave our sessions feeling empowered, motivated and have more coping skills to manage your life. There is no reason why you should continue to suffer or struggle; you deserve to feel better & develop confidence in yourself.
Wayne J. Woznikaitis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 (Online Only)
Providing Telehealth in PA & Telehealth in Florida. There is a vast range of experiences, life-events, and challenges that can overwhelm our abilities to effectively cope. Counseling provides a path to address these issues, make positive changes and improve our overall quality of life. I have helped clients navigate a diverse range of issues, from managing daily stressor to more complex struggles, such as personality disorders, trauma, & serious mental illness. It is my aim to help clients through this process by providing a supportive and validating environment where positive transformation & healing and can occur.
Providing Telehealth in PA & Telehealth in Florida. There is a vast range of experiences, life-events, and challenges that can overwhelm our abilities to effectively cope. Counseling provides a path to address these issues, make positive changes and improve our overall quality of life. I have helped clients navigate a diverse range of issues, from managing daily stressor to more complex struggles, such as personality disorders, trauma, & serious mental illness. It is my aim to help clients through this process by providing a supportive and validating environment where positive transformation & healing and can occur.
Kennedy J Straitiff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Kingston, PA 18704
A real-life human who knows firsthand how hard it can be to begin therapy. I’d love to be the person who supports and cheers you on through it! "Success as a therapist is not found in doing something for the client, but rather in being someone for the client." In addition to noted issues below, I am especially passionate about working with teens ages 16 and up and young adults who may resonate with one or more of the following: pet care/animal rescue involvement, college/school stress, only child, athlete, highly sensitive, mental health student/professional, on a fitness journey.
A real-life human who knows firsthand how hard it can be to begin therapy. I’d love to be the person who supports and cheers you on through it! "Success as a therapist is not found in doing something for the client, but rather in being someone for the client." In addition to noted issues below, I am especially passionate about working with teens ages 16 and up and young adults who may resonate with one or more of the following: pet care/animal rescue involvement, college/school stress, only child, athlete, highly sensitive, mental health student/professional, on a fitness journey.
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kingston, PA 18704
You can reach us at 570-904-7363 and get to know our therapists at thaxtonholisticwellness.com. At THWC it is our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing-centered environment, committed and focused on you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our skilled and compassionate therapists offer virtual and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we'll work with you to develop specific, tailored strategies using effective approaches to help you quickly achieve and sustain results and feel relief.
You can reach us at 570-904-7363 and get to know our therapists at thaxtonholisticwellness.com. At THWC it is our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing-centered environment, committed and focused on you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our skilled and compassionate therapists offer virtual and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we'll work with you to develop specific, tailored strategies using effective approaches to help you quickly achieve and sustain results and feel relief.
Angel Vaccaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, Angel V, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
I'm Angel and I am excited that you found my page. I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 8 years of counseling experience working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. I love working with individuals to find freedom and remove any obstacles that prevent living the life they have always dreamed of. My therapy style is unique, creative, individual, warm, and accepting. I treat individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. My ability to see different perspectives enables me to meet people where they are.
I'm Angel and I am excited that you found my page. I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 8 years of counseling experience working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. I love working with individuals to find freedom and remove any obstacles that prevent living the life they have always dreamed of. My therapy style is unique, creative, individual, warm, and accepting. I treat individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. My ability to see different perspectives enables me to meet people where they are.
Jamie Ratowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Kingston, PA 18704
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? Maybe you are looking to move on from a recent break-up? Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy/unhappy relationship & want help getting back on track? There is help! As the owner & therapist at Brightside Therapy, I specialize in helping individuals and couples overcome struggles such as relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, communication, trust issues, affair-recovery, & more. Imagine how it would be to feel happier, more confident, & less stressed. Picture your ideal life and relationship. It is possible to achieve. Let's work together to achieve these goals!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? Maybe you are looking to move on from a recent break-up? Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy/unhappy relationship & want help getting back on track? There is help! As the owner & therapist at Brightside Therapy, I specialize in helping individuals and couples overcome struggles such as relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, communication, trust issues, affair-recovery, & more. Imagine how it would be to feel happier, more confident, & less stressed. Picture your ideal life and relationship. It is possible to achieve. Let's work together to achieve these goals!
Bill Poray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
It is essential for the client to feel safe upon entering counseling and throughout their course of treatment. I have come to believe that treatment is about increasing one’s connection with the present, while seeking solutions, rather than being stuck in one’s past. My goal with any client is to work with them, so that they can feel part of the treatment process.
It is essential for the client to feel safe upon entering counseling and throughout their course of treatment. I have come to believe that treatment is about increasing one’s connection with the present, while seeking solutions, rather than being stuck in one’s past. My goal with any client is to work with them, so that they can feel part of the treatment process.
Candice Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
Hello! I can be a support as you start your journey towards insight and well being. Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming at times. It's not unusual for everyone, at one point or another, to experience up and downs throughout life. Deciding to look into options for counseling is a big step towards taking care of you and building an understanding of mental health concerns and strategies to improve how you feel. I have experience working with clients of all ages with concerns such as: life stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, divorce, and relationship conflicts.
Hello! I can be a support as you start your journey towards insight and well being. Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming at times. It's not unusual for everyone, at one point or another, to experience up and downs throughout life. Deciding to look into options for counseling is a big step towards taking care of you and building an understanding of mental health concerns and strategies to improve how you feel. I have experience working with clients of all ages with concerns such as: life stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, divorce, and relationship conflicts.
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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.