Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Portland, OR
I believe we possess the ability to tap into what is already within us to bring forth change, truth, and transformation. I focus on the client’s strengths and help them find solutions that work within their systems so that they are maintainable over time. I use different modalities and techniques that are individualized and based on client needs. We all have a story with good and not so good seasons. I am a tool that can assist you in the season that you are in.
I believe we possess the ability to tap into what is already within us to bring forth change, truth, and transformation. I focus on the client’s strengths and help them find solutions that work within their systems so that they are maintainable over time. I use different modalities and techniques that are individualized and based on client needs. We all have a story with good and not so good seasons. I am a tool that can assist you in the season that you are in.
You’re the one people count on. You show up, follow through, and hold it together, at least on the outside. But inside, you’re worn down. Burnout, imposter feelings, and chronic stress are taking their toll. Maybe it’s showing up in your body, pain, tinnitus, insomnia, panic attacks, or a quiet sense that something’s not right. You’ve learned to push through, even when it’s slowly breaking you. If you're carrying trauma or navigating racial identity and cultural expectations, asking for help can feel even harder. I’m here to help you move through what’s keeping you stuck, toward a life that feels grounded, aligned, and fully yours.
You’re the one people count on. You show up, follow through, and hold it together, at least on the outside. But inside, you’re worn down. Burnout, imposter feelings, and chronic stress are taking their toll. Maybe it’s showing up in your body, pain, tinnitus, insomnia, panic attacks, or a quiet sense that something’s not right. You’ve learned to push through, even when it’s slowly breaking you. If you're carrying trauma or navigating racial identity and cultural expectations, asking for help can feel even harder. I’m here to help you move through what’s keeping you stuck, toward a life that feels grounded, aligned, and fully yours.
Are you struggling to navigate conflict, repair relationships, or connect with the people who matter to you most? I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to improve communication, better manage stress, rebuild trust, and move forward through finding purpose and in their lives and relationships. If you or your loved ones have been impacted by childhood trauma, attachment wounding, domestic violence, addiction, divorce, or a mental health condition, and you find that creates barriers to living a fulfilling life, I invite you to schedule your first session today.
Are you struggling to navigate conflict, repair relationships, or connect with the people who matter to you most? I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to improve communication, better manage stress, rebuild trust, and move forward through finding purpose and in their lives and relationships. If you or your loved ones have been impacted by childhood trauma, attachment wounding, domestic violence, addiction, divorce, or a mental health condition, and you find that creates barriers to living a fulfilling life, I invite you to schedule your first session today.
I provide a nonjudgemental space for clients to address anything you choose to bring to therapy. I work primarily with Narrative Therapy, which is a world view as much as it is a therapeutic approach. The Narrative approach puts your story at the center of the conversation. People in my practice are also seen through a multi-storied lens rather than a narrow singular story. I will have a friendly and laid back approach in our sessions. At the same time, I will also offer you direct feedback and honest observations. Mindfulness work, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Relational work are also important to me.
I provide a nonjudgemental space for clients to address anything you choose to bring to therapy. I work primarily with Narrative Therapy, which is a world view as much as it is a therapeutic approach. The Narrative approach puts your story at the center of the conversation. People in my practice are also seen through a multi-storied lens rather than a narrow singular story. I will have a friendly and laid back approach in our sessions. At the same time, I will also offer you direct feedback and honest observations. Mindfulness work, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Relational work are also important to me.
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you accomplish, it still doesn’t feel like enough? Maybe you’re tired of overthinking, saying yes when you mean no, or repeating the same patterns in relationships. On the outside, everything looks fine—but inside, you feel disconnected, restless, or unsure who you really are. Many of my clients come to therapy wanting to rebuild self-trust, release perfectionism, and feel at peace in their own skin. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you accomplish, it still doesn’t feel like enough? Maybe you’re tired of overthinking, saying yes when you mean no, or repeating the same patterns in relationships. On the outside, everything looks fine—but inside, you feel disconnected, restless, or unsure who you really are. Many of my clients come to therapy wanting to rebuild self-trust, release perfectionism, and feel at peace in their own skin. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
In our work together, I use evidence-based approaches such as Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention.
Do you ever notice yourself caught in cycles of overthinking or replaying the same worries over and over? Maybe you find yourself checking things, seeking reassurance, or needing situations to feel “just right” before you can relax or move on. These behaviors can be overwhelming and may make it harder to feel grounded or connected to yourself. With the right support, you can begin to find more peace, reconnect with your sense of self, and create space for thoughts and behaviors that truly support your well-being.
In our work together, I use evidence-based approaches such as Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention.
Do you ever notice yourself caught in cycles of overthinking or replaying the same worries over and over? Maybe you find yourself checking things, seeking reassurance, or needing situations to feel “just right” before you can relax or move on. These behaviors can be overwhelming and may make it harder to feel grounded or connected to yourself. With the right support, you can begin to find more peace, reconnect with your sense of self, and create space for thoughts and behaviors that truly support your well-being.
My theoretical orientation is rooted in Systems Theory and I utilize interventions from Family Systems Therapy, Internal Family Systems, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ARC, as well as Somatic and Mindfulness based psychotherapies.
I believe the role of a therapist is to be more than a reflective and empathetic companion in the client’s journey and must also incorporate directive approaches in order to alternate between being a companion and being a leader on that journey. Inherent in this belief is that clients are coming to therapy because they want something different than what they currently have. This can be as simple as a new perspective on a past or current struggle or as complex as a new skill set for managing and overcoming emotional, behavioral, cognitive, relational, or somatic patterns that have arisen in response to emotional distress.
My theoretical orientation is rooted in Systems Theory and I utilize interventions from Family Systems Therapy, Internal Family Systems, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ARC, as well as Somatic and Mindfulness based psychotherapies.
I believe the role of a therapist is to be more than a reflective and empathetic companion in the client’s journey and must also incorporate directive approaches in order to alternate between being a companion and being a leader on that journey. Inherent in this belief is that clients are coming to therapy because they want something different than what they currently have. This can be as simple as a new perspective on a past or current struggle or as complex as a new skill set for managing and overcoming emotional, behavioral, cognitive, relational, or somatic patterns that have arisen in response to emotional distress.
I believe that my clients hold within themselves the key to healing and change, and it’s a privilege to collaborate with each of them in this process. I also believe it is important that clients come to therapy ready to do the work required to bring about their own healing. I work with clients experiencing OCD, phobias, anxiety, shame, co-dependence and other relationship challenges, LGBTQ+ issues, people-pleasing behaviors, life transitions, and more. I particularly enjoy working with OCD and young adults navigating the challenges of early adulthood. I also offer letter writing sessions for gender affirming procedures.
I believe that my clients hold within themselves the key to healing and change, and it’s a privilege to collaborate with each of them in this process. I also believe it is important that clients come to therapy ready to do the work required to bring about their own healing. I work with clients experiencing OCD, phobias, anxiety, shame, co-dependence and other relationship challenges, LGBTQ+ issues, people-pleasing behaviors, life transitions, and more. I particularly enjoy working with OCD and young adults navigating the challenges of early adulthood. I also offer letter writing sessions for gender affirming procedures.
One of my favorite parts about therapy is the openness to explore what you've been through, where you are, and where you'd like to go. It’s important that my clients feel safe and understood as we collaborate to find what is needed whether that be peace, healing, joy, energy, or whatever else you are seeking. I am experienced in helping folks with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life transitions.
One of my favorite parts about therapy is the openness to explore what you've been through, where you are, and where you'd like to go. It’s important that my clients feel safe and understood as we collaborate to find what is needed whether that be peace, healing, joy, energy, or whatever else you are seeking. I am experienced in helping folks with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life transitions.
Do you feel misunderstood or alone in your interactions, and find that arguments or conversations with others often leave you feeling confused or upset? Do you experience chronic pain, stress, or overwhelm, and often feel on edge or have racing thoughts? Do you struggle with concentration, overthinking, or analyzing your interactions with others afterward? Do you feel constantly on the edge of burnout, or like there's no escape from the daily monotony of being an adult? Do you feel like you don't know yourself anymore?
Do you feel misunderstood or alone in your interactions, and find that arguments or conversations with others often leave you feeling confused or upset? Do you experience chronic pain, stress, or overwhelm, and often feel on edge or have racing thoughts? Do you struggle with concentration, overthinking, or analyzing your interactions with others afterward? Do you feel constantly on the edge of burnout, or like there's no escape from the daily monotony of being an adult? Do you feel like you don't know yourself anymore?
Living with chronic illness, trauma, or disordered eating patterns can leave you exhausted and disconnected from yourself. If burnout, body mistrust, complicated relationships with food, or the emotional weight of physical health challenges are consuming your life, you don't have to navigate this alone. I specialize in supporting clients who feel misunderstood in traditional healthcare spaces because of chronic pain/illness, queerness, and neurodivergence. Together, we'll help you reconnect with yourself and find sustainable ways to cope. I have immediate openings for telehealth clients throughout Oregon.
Living with chronic illness, trauma, or disordered eating patterns can leave you exhausted and disconnected from yourself. If burnout, body mistrust, complicated relationships with food, or the emotional weight of physical health challenges are consuming your life, you don't have to navigate this alone. I specialize in supporting clients who feel misunderstood in traditional healthcare spaces because of chronic pain/illness, queerness, and neurodivergence. Together, we'll help you reconnect with yourself and find sustainable ways to cope. I have immediate openings for telehealth clients throughout Oregon.
For many years, I've worked with couples, families and individuals as they identify, clarify and find constructive coping strategies to deal with issues relating to anxiety, depression, grief and relationships. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I especially enjoy working on issues such as affair recovery, attachment disorders and phase-of-life challenges. Whether you are struggling with a relationship in your life, overwhelming anxiety, or some other problem, I would be honored to work with you. I prefer to work with those who have clear goal goals, and who are solution-focused.
For many years, I've worked with couples, families and individuals as they identify, clarify and find constructive coping strategies to deal with issues relating to anxiety, depression, grief and relationships. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I especially enjoy working on issues such as affair recovery, attachment disorders and phase-of-life challenges. Whether you are struggling with a relationship in your life, overwhelming anxiety, or some other problem, I would be honored to work with you. I prefer to work with those who have clear goal goals, and who are solution-focused.
For clients seeking life change, I also employ techniques from Motivational Interviewing.
Are you struggling with your day-to-day? Feeling the impacts of systemic oppression? Are you navigating loss? Are you doing any or all of this as a queer, trans, or neurodivergent person? If you answered yes to any of those questions, I have a hunch we'll be a good fit for one another.
The heart of therapy lies in the relationship between client and therapist. In our work together, we'll focus on creating a safe, trusting, open relationship with one another. I work from a compassionate, anti-oppressive, and evidence-based approach, recognizing that you are the expert in your own experience.
For clients seeking life change, I also employ techniques from Motivational Interviewing.
Are you struggling with your day-to-day? Feeling the impacts of systemic oppression? Are you navigating loss? Are you doing any or all of this as a queer, trans, or neurodivergent person? If you answered yes to any of those questions, I have a hunch we'll be a good fit for one another.
The heart of therapy lies in the relationship between client and therapist. In our work together, we'll focus on creating a safe, trusting, open relationship with one another. I work from a compassionate, anti-oppressive, and evidence-based approach, recognizing that you are the expert in your own experience.
I work primarily with adults and young adults affected by trauma, anxiety and depression. I also love working with creatives of all varieties, the neurodivergent community, and anyone interested in exploring their connection with their body through the lenses of Polyvagal Theory and Somatic Experiencing. Though I offer coping techniques and psychoeducation, I believe that you are the best authority on your life, and will defer to you as the driving influence during our sessions.
I work primarily with adults and young adults affected by trauma, anxiety and depression. I also love working with creatives of all varieties, the neurodivergent community, and anyone interested in exploring their connection with their body through the lenses of Polyvagal Theory and Somatic Experiencing. Though I offer coping techniques and psychoeducation, I believe that you are the best authority on your life, and will defer to you as the driving influence during our sessions.
I work under a humanistic lens and believe each person can be the change they want to see in themselves; sometimes we just need some help getting there.
I work under a humanistic lens and believe each person can be the change they want to see in themselves; sometimes we just need some help getting there.
I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, isolation, and other life stresses. we have doctors, teachers, all kinds of people that help us along the way it only makes sense to have somebody to help you process through difficulties in life. Hello, my name is Justice Arledge I have been working in this field since 2009 I also have my Masters degree in mental health counseling. I have more than 10 years of experience helping people work through the many unpleasantries that we find in our everyday life. I have helped people work through trauma, depression, and PTSD.
I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, isolation, and other life stresses. we have doctors, teachers, all kinds of people that help us along the way it only makes sense to have somebody to help you process through difficulties in life. Hello, my name is Justice Arledge I have been working in this field since 2009 I also have my Masters degree in mental health counseling. I have more than 10 years of experience helping people work through the many unpleasantries that we find in our everyday life. I have helped people work through trauma, depression, and PTSD.
We work to create new awareness, new knowledge and new possibilities. You can have an empowered family and a happy state of mind through therapy. I work with individuals and families to build harmony and health in their relationships. I specialize in sex therapy and am an effective life coach. I approach each person and family with attention to mental and physical health, with consideration to relational, social and spiritual influences.
We work to create new awareness, new knowledge and new possibilities. You can have an empowered family and a happy state of mind through therapy. I work with individuals and families to build harmony and health in their relationships. I specialize in sex therapy and am an effective life coach. I approach each person and family with attention to mental and physical health, with consideration to relational, social and spiritual influences.
If you often feel unseen or misunderstood because of your unique identity and experiences, especially relating to race, neurodiversity, sexuality, or gender, you are not alone. You may be navigating the impact of societal power structures on your mental health and seeking a safe space to explore these challenges. You want to understand how internalized oppression affects your well-being, build resilience, and find empowerment within your own intersectional identity. Your goal is to grow in self-awareness and create meaningful change in your life with guidance that respects your full story.
If you often feel unseen or misunderstood because of your unique identity and experiences, especially relating to race, neurodiversity, sexuality, or gender, you are not alone. You may be navigating the impact of societal power structures on your mental health and seeking a safe space to explore these challenges. You want to understand how internalized oppression affects your well-being, build resilience, and find empowerment within your own intersectional identity. Your goal is to grow in self-awareness and create meaningful change in your life with guidance that respects your full story.
Overwhelmed and exhausted with your business, you’re an entrepreneur ready to reclaim a life and career you’re truly passionate about. You want to break free from the perfectionism, comparison, imposter syndrome, and unsustainable patterns that lead to professional burnout. You’re eager to replace anxiety with resilience, clarity, and strength. Rebuild confidence and create boundaries that allow you to thrive. You’re ready to reconnect with your true self – grounded, inspired, and fully aligned with what truly matters. It’s time to step boldly into the fulfilling, secure future you deserve through targeted entrepreneur therapy.
Overwhelmed and exhausted with your business, you’re an entrepreneur ready to reclaim a life and career you’re truly passionate about. You want to break free from the perfectionism, comparison, imposter syndrome, and unsustainable patterns that lead to professional burnout. You’re eager to replace anxiety with resilience, clarity, and strength. Rebuild confidence and create boundaries that allow you to thrive. You’re ready to reconnect with your true self – grounded, inspired, and fully aligned with what truly matters. It’s time to step boldly into the fulfilling, secure future you deserve through targeted entrepreneur therapy.
My style is friendly but the techniques I use (like Motivational Interviewing & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) are backed by solid evidence.
If you're feeling stuck, therapy can help you get where'd you'd like to be in life. Maybe you'd like to meet a romantic partner or find a good job or get into better shape. You've got the map, I'm just here to help you find the way forward.
Depression, low self-esteem, procrastination and anger management are just a few of the issues that might be holding you back. The good news is that these are all conditions that can be treated & help is just a click away.
My style is friendly but the techniques I use (like Motivational Interviewing & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) are backed by solid evidence.
If you're feeling stuck, therapy can help you get where'd you'd like to be in life. Maybe you'd like to meet a romantic partner or find a good job or get into better shape. You've got the map, I'm just here to help you find the way forward.
Depression, low self-esteem, procrastination and anger management are just a few of the issues that might be holding you back. The good news is that these are all conditions that can be treated & help is just a click away.
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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.