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Dr. Ivy Loney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LSWAIC, LMSW
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201  (Online Only)
A solution focused therapist who uses compassionate inquiry and motivational interviewing to get to the root cause of your concerns.
Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Have your goals and the vision of the way your life "should be" stolen your appreciation for life in the moment? Are you ready to live with more contentment and resilience, rather than feeling overwhelmed and stressed all the time? It does not have to be this way, life does not have to be so difficult. If you are motivated to find more joy and peace in this life, let's work together.
A solution focused therapist who uses compassionate inquiry and motivational interviewing to get to the root cause of your concerns.
Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Have your goals and the vision of the way your life "should be" stolen your appreciation for life in the moment? Are you ready to live with more contentment and resilience, rather than feeling overwhelmed and stressed all the time? It does not have to be this way, life does not have to be so difficult. If you are motivated to find more joy and peace in this life, let's work together.
(425) 640-7009 x1 View (425) 640-7009 x1
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Nichole Salinas
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201
Are you feeling sad, anxious, angry, numb? Have you experienced trauma and feel overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself? Sometimes we've been trying to survive for so long that it's hard to know what we feel or where to start. I'm glad there is a part of you that holds hope that healing is possible. It led you here, and I will offer a refuge for your mind, body, and soul. I have expertise in how to help, but you are the expert on you. I look forward to connecting with you. P.S. therapy can be fun! Laughter is common in my office and helps bring balance to our work together.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, angry, numb? Have you experienced trauma and feel overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself? Sometimes we've been trying to survive for so long that it's hard to know what we feel or where to start. I'm glad there is a part of you that holds hope that healing is possible. It led you here, and I will offer a refuge for your mind, body, and soul. I have expertise in how to help, but you are the expert on you. I look forward to connecting with you. P.S. therapy can be fun! Laughter is common in my office and helps bring balance to our work together.
(509) 563-7257 View (509) 563-7257
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Paul P Susac
Counselor, PhD, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99204  (Online Only)
To the outside world, you have it all together. You’re the person who’s always on top of everything, eyes on the ball, getting things done. But, inside is a different story. People admire your drive, but the truth is you don’t feel like you have any choice but to keep pushing forward. You resent the feeling of being trapped on this path. But you know that if you slow down, even for a moment, you’ll have to deal with the pain you’ve been desperately trying to outrun. Of course, no matter how fast you go, the pain will always be there, ready to overwhelm you the first chance it gets. You don’t know what to do – it feels hopeless.
To the outside world, you have it all together. You’re the person who’s always on top of everything, eyes on the ball, getting things done. But, inside is a different story. People admire your drive, but the truth is you don’t feel like you have any choice but to keep pushing forward. You resent the feeling of being trapped on this path. But you know that if you slow down, even for a moment, you’ll have to deal with the pain you’ve been desperately trying to outrun. Of course, no matter how fast you go, the pain will always be there, ready to overwhelm you the first chance it gets. You don’t know what to do – it feels hopeless.
(509) 591-0581 View (509) 591-0581
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Northwest Counseling Center PLLC
Counselor, PhD, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201
Specializing in the treatment of active military, Veterans, law enforcement, firefighters and all first responders. An Empathetic philosophy anchored in caring, trust, dignity, and respect. Although it may seem difficult at times to find balance in your life, it is not impossible to find this balance. I can help you overcome obstacles that keep you from feeling fully alive - at work, play, or in your relationships with others. I do things a bit differently. Understanding not everyone is cut out for the same treatment, I see clients as people. I listen carefully to people and respond to them as individuals, not just a diagnosis
Specializing in the treatment of active military, Veterans, law enforcement, firefighters and all first responders. An Empathetic philosophy anchored in caring, trust, dignity, and respect. Although it may seem difficult at times to find balance in your life, it is not impossible to find this balance. I can help you overcome obstacles that keep you from feeling fully alive - at work, play, or in your relationships with others. I do things a bit differently. Understanding not everyone is cut out for the same treatment, I see clients as people. I listen carefully to people and respond to them as individuals, not just a diagnosis
(509) 956-4798 View (509) 956-4798
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Kathy Jo M Avery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSN, MA, CHT
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99223
Are you tried of feeling anxious, afraid, depressed, overwhelmed or haunted by your past such as abuse and trauma? With good coping/life skills, trauma recovery and operating in harmony with all 3 minds you possess, you can do ANYTHING! Consider hypnotherapy or counseling done in a heartfelt, client centered, strengths perspective. YOU are more powerful than you know! Call me at (509) 448-5660.
Are you tried of feeling anxious, afraid, depressed, overwhelmed or haunted by your past such as abuse and trauma? With good coping/life skills, trauma recovery and operating in harmony with all 3 minds you possess, you can do ANYTHING! Consider hypnotherapy or counseling done in a heartfelt, client centered, strengths perspective. YOU are more powerful than you know! Call me at (509) 448-5660.
(509) 731-4966 View (509) 731-4966
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Kate Fitzpatrick O'Leary
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99203  (Online Only)
I work holistically incorporating mind, body, and spirit. My background includes training in Hakomi Body-Centered Psychotherapy which focuses on felt present experience of the body to access core material of the psyche. I provide virtual and phone sessions. My apologies, my website is currently down and under construction. I can accept straight Medicare in Virginia out of network private insurance or cash. I am now licensed to do Telehealth in Virginia, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Vermont.
I work holistically incorporating mind, body, and spirit. My background includes training in Hakomi Body-Centered Psychotherapy which focuses on felt present experience of the body to access core material of the psyche. I provide virtual and phone sessions. My apologies, my website is currently down and under construction. I can accept straight Medicare in Virginia out of network private insurance or cash. I am now licensed to do Telehealth in Virginia, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Vermont.
(702) 291-7651 View (702) 291-7651
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.