Motivational Interviewing Psychiatrists in Walnut Creek, CA
As a Board Certified Psychiatric, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I utilize an integrative approach to address root causes of mental health symptoms. My education and background experience in integrative modalities allow me to look at each client’s situation from multiple lenses to offer treatment plans as unique as the person I’m working with. I utilize a collaborative approach, making sure clients leave sessions with a better understanding of their experience, treatment options, and plan for moving toward wellness. I prioritize empathy, respect, and holistic healing for clients.
As a Board Certified Psychiatric, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I utilize an integrative approach to address root causes of mental health symptoms. My education and background experience in integrative modalities allow me to look at each client’s situation from multiple lenses to offer treatment plans as unique as the person I’m working with. I utilize a collaborative approach, making sure clients leave sessions with a better understanding of their experience, treatment options, and plan for moving toward wellness. I prioritize empathy, respect, and holistic healing for clients.
Jacqueline Constantino
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Online Only)
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as an adult/gerontology primary care NP and I also obtained my Doctor of Nursing practice degree. I have over 14 years of nursing experience and my goal is to provide compassionate, holistic care to help clients achieve optimal wellness. I am comfortable treating all conditions to include depression, anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, binge-eating disorder, and weight management.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as an adult/gerontology primary care NP and I also obtained my Doctor of Nursing practice degree. I have over 14 years of nursing experience and my goal is to provide compassionate, holistic care to help clients achieve optimal wellness. I am comfortable treating all conditions to include depression, anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, binge-eating disorder, and weight management.
Naiga Dohnji
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Online Only)
Dr. Naiga Dohnji (DNP) is a dedicated provider, who embodies the mission and values of being a positive influence in patients' lives, with a rich tapestry of professional experience. She brings a unique perspective to her practice, develops a complete wellness plan to help patients reach their goals. At the end of the day, everyone just wants to be understood. I believe that mental health can affect anyone regardless of status and that every patient is unique in the challenges they face. Taking care of patients is both an honor and a privilege for me. My focus has always been caring for patients.
Dr. Naiga Dohnji (DNP) is a dedicated provider, who embodies the mission and values of being a positive influence in patients' lives, with a rich tapestry of professional experience. She brings a unique perspective to her practice, develops a complete wellness plan to help patients reach their goals. At the end of the day, everyone just wants to be understood. I believe that mental health can affect anyone regardless of status and that every patient is unique in the challenges they face. Taking care of patients is both an honor and a privilege for me. My focus has always been caring for patients.
Olukemi Kuku
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I am doctorally prepared, board-certified "across life span" psychiatry mental health nurse practitioner. I provide brief psychotherapy, personalized medication treatment and management. I have an expertise in young adult and adult psychiatry.
I am doctorally prepared, board-certified "across life span" psychiatry mental health nurse practitioner. I provide brief psychotherapy, personalized medication treatment and management. I have an expertise in young adult and adult psychiatry.
I specialize in Metabolic Psychiatry. Metabolic dysfunction is often linked to depression, ADHD, anxiety, menopause and other mental health conditions. I offer tailored program packages for individuals managing psychiatric illnesses in a supportive, non-traditional setting, ensuring a holistic approach to both mental and metabolic wellness. My comprehensive care includes treatments for weight loss and maintenance, all focused on achieving mental health stability. I am all about smashing the stigma of having mental illness and it starts with having my clinic available in a non-traditional setting.
I specialize in Metabolic Psychiatry. Metabolic dysfunction is often linked to depression, ADHD, anxiety, menopause and other mental health conditions. I offer tailored program packages for individuals managing psychiatric illnesses in a supportive, non-traditional setting, ensuring a holistic approach to both mental and metabolic wellness. My comprehensive care includes treatments for weight loss and maintenance, all focused on achieving mental health stability. I am all about smashing the stigma of having mental illness and it starts with having my clinic available in a non-traditional setting.
Halee Fullerton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (Online Only)
My name is Halee Fullerton. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner that has worked in various settings. I specialize in medication management. I offer a personalized, holistic, evidence-based approach to the treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. My specific interests are treating depression, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and addiction disorders in children/adolescents and young adults.
My name is Halee Fullerton. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner that has worked in various settings. I specialize in medication management. I offer a personalized, holistic, evidence-based approach to the treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. My specific interests are treating depression, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and addiction disorders in children/adolescents and young adults.
Dorrie Swanson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Online Only)
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience and specialize in working with adults with ADHD. I am passionate about aligning care to individual lifestyles. I strive to empower my patients by creating spaces for them to be heard.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience and specialize in working with adults with ADHD. I am passionate about aligning care to individual lifestyles. I strive to empower my patients by creating spaces for them to be heard.
My care philosophy is to understand the person beneath the symptoms. To ever apply wisdom, compassion and knowledge to the art of healing. When a doctor adheres to specific methods; I have doubts about the therapeutic effect for each individual patient. I treat every patient as individually as possible, because solutions to the problems are always uniquely individual ones. I practice with a broad scope of theoretical and practical foundations, working with the patient before me to find what is most helpful.
My care philosophy is to understand the person beneath the symptoms. To ever apply wisdom, compassion and knowledge to the art of healing. When a doctor adheres to specific methods; I have doubts about the therapeutic effect for each individual patient. I treat every patient as individually as possible, because solutions to the problems are always uniquely individual ones. I practice with a broad scope of theoretical and practical foundations, working with the patient before me to find what is most helpful.
Arman Bhatti
Psychiatrist, MD, MBA
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Whole healing is the foundation of my treatment approach. It combines the humanist, evidence-based medical training I've undergone with more intuitive, practical traditions. Whatever you may be struggling with, my goal is to develop a deep understanding of you as a whole person. I aim to nourish all areas that impact mental health including diet, exercise, lifestyle (like stress management, work-life balance, and coping skills), relationships, identity, culture, and spirituality. I use a wide range of treatment approaches including mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and biofeedback along with traditional psychotherapy and medication.
Whole healing is the foundation of my treatment approach. It combines the humanist, evidence-based medical training I've undergone with more intuitive, practical traditions. Whatever you may be struggling with, my goal is to develop a deep understanding of you as a whole person. I aim to nourish all areas that impact mental health including diet, exercise, lifestyle (like stress management, work-life balance, and coping skills), relationships, identity, culture, and spirituality. I use a wide range of treatment approaches including mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and biofeedback along with traditional psychotherapy and medication.
My goal when I meet a new patient is to understand what they are going through and what has affected their life. If I work with you or your family member I will try and understand your situation and history and will get a sense of how to shape modalities of therapy to help you and/or your family member to overcome the problems. I see a range of ages from children and adolescents to adults. Although every individual problem is unique, I have expertise in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) in children and adults, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
My goal when I meet a new patient is to understand what they are going through and what has affected their life. If I work with you or your family member I will try and understand your situation and history and will get a sense of how to shape modalities of therapy to help you and/or your family member to overcome the problems. I see a range of ages from children and adolescents to adults. Although every individual problem is unique, I have expertise in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) in children and adults, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
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Dr. Alexander Nguyen Ali Malekzadeh
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (Online Only)
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Supportive Therapy in my psychotherapy treatment framework.
As a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist hearing out others and understanding what symptoms they consider most impairing to them is an important part of my personal practice. Helping people develop insight, cultivate resilience and nurture a healthier self-inner monologue through a combination of time-limited psychotherapy and medication management, if indicated, are my main modalities of treatment.
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Supportive Therapy in my psychotherapy treatment framework.
As a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist hearing out others and understanding what symptoms they consider most impairing to them is an important part of my personal practice. Helping people develop insight, cultivate resilience and nurture a healthier self-inner monologue through a combination of time-limited psychotherapy and medication management, if indicated, are my main modalities of treatment.
Olga Jackson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Danville, CA 94526 (Online Only)
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I am fluent in English and Russian, and I have 15 years of experience in mental health care and nursing during which my focus has been improving the lives of my patients using highly effective treatments to include medication management and psychotherapy. In addition to utilizing mental health medication, I also use Motivational interviewing, Supportive Therapy, and Psychodynamic approaches to therapy and treatment.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I am fluent in English and Russian, and I have 15 years of experience in mental health care and nursing during which my focus has been improving the lives of my patients using highly effective treatments to include medication management and psychotherapy. In addition to utilizing mental health medication, I also use Motivational interviewing, Supportive Therapy, and Psychodynamic approaches to therapy and treatment.
Victoria Ojiakoita
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94520 (Online Only)
I utilize motivational interviewing to understand my client's needs.
Are you thinking of your mental health needs while striving to make ends meet at your workplace, home, and other societal issues? Mental health is complex and challenging, in times like this, feeling heard is the key step to getting your needs met. It is time you lighten your load and elevate your wellness with compassionate care and a holistic approach tailored specifically to you.
I utilize motivational interviewing to understand my client's needs.
Are you thinking of your mental health needs while striving to make ends meet at your workplace, home, and other societal issues? Mental health is complex and challenging, in times like this, feeling heard is the key step to getting your needs met. It is time you lighten your load and elevate your wellness with compassionate care and a holistic approach tailored specifically to you.
While I have extensive training in psychodynamic therapy, I use an integrated approach combining education with various therapy techniques (emphasis on insight-oriented, but also cognitive/behavioral, supportive, mindfulness, family systems, motivational interviewing, social and organizational skills, and existential) and medication management.
My goal is to help you make transformative life changes and build emotional resilience through a collaborative process. We will work using talk therapy to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, personality, and relationships to better sort out your reasons for seeking help. We will consider whether there is a biological aspect to your difficulties and if you may benefit from medications to enhance your therapy. Finally, we will identify your goals, strengths, temperament, interests, personality traits, and life experiences to tailor an individual treatment for you.
While I have extensive training in psychodynamic therapy, I use an integrated approach combining education with various therapy techniques (emphasis on insight-oriented, but also cognitive/behavioral, supportive, mindfulness, family systems, motivational interviewing, social and organizational skills, and existential) and medication management.
My goal is to help you make transformative life changes and build emotional resilience through a collaborative process. We will work using talk therapy to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, personality, and relationships to better sort out your reasons for seeking help. We will consider whether there is a biological aspect to your difficulties and if you may benefit from medications to enhance your therapy. Finally, we will identify your goals, strengths, temperament, interests, personality traits, and life experiences to tailor an individual treatment for you.
Sauntrice O'Quin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94523 (Online Only)
My name is Sauntrice O'Quin, I've been in the social service field for over two decades. I've been a Psychiatric Nurse practitioner for 4 years. I have a non-judgmental approach to the clients I serve, and I believe that everyone has the right to live life to their fullest potential. I treat a diverse group of patients. I have both inpatient and outpatient experience. I treat mood disorders, anxiety, schizoaffective disorder, ADHD, and substance use disorder.
My name is Sauntrice O'Quin, I've been in the social service field for over two decades. I've been a Psychiatric Nurse practitioner for 4 years. I have a non-judgmental approach to the clients I serve, and I believe that everyone has the right to live life to their fullest potential. I treat a diverse group of patients. I have both inpatient and outpatient experience. I treat mood disorders, anxiety, schizoaffective disorder, ADHD, and substance use disorder.
There IS immediate help for those who are battling substance use disorder. You do not need to wait in the emergency room for help with withdrawal symptoms, or to find help to stop using. We have an outpatient program that provides everything you need, including in-person group counseling and an outpatient detox center. Personalized care. We also have a Telehealth program for those who prefer this. If you are battling pain, our addiction-free pain management program provides expert spine and musculoskeletal care as well as care for neuropathic pain- all non-surgical procedures performed, and of course primarily non-opiate based.
There IS immediate help for those who are battling substance use disorder. You do not need to wait in the emergency room for help with withdrawal symptoms, or to find help to stop using. We have an outpatient program that provides everything you need, including in-person group counseling and an outpatient detox center. Personalized care. We also have a Telehealth program for those who prefer this. If you are battling pain, our addiction-free pain management program provides expert spine and musculoskeletal care as well as care for neuropathic pain- all non-surgical procedures performed, and of course primarily non-opiate based.
Pavel Ksendz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94520 (Online Only)
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialized in treating mood, anxiety, cognitive, trauma-related, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. I am a strong proponent of the philosophy that health is multifactorial, made up of physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual facets. I value taking a collaborative approach with clients to create a thorough, individualized treatment plan that best meets their specific needs and goals. I have a long-held passion for mental healthcare and have worked with individuals of all ages in a variety of settings within psychiatry.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialized in treating mood, anxiety, cognitive, trauma-related, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. I am a strong proponent of the philosophy that health is multifactorial, made up of physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual facets. I value taking a collaborative approach with clients to create a thorough, individualized treatment plan that best meets their specific needs and goals. I have a long-held passion for mental healthcare and have worked with individuals of all ages in a variety of settings within psychiatry.
Kimberley Durr
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94520 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Kimberley Durr. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of experience. I specialize in treating mood disorders (i.e. depression and bipolar), anxiety, ADHD, and schizophrenia but have experience evaluating and providing medication management in other neurodevelopmental, eating, and substance use disorders. I offer a supportive, compassionate, and gentle approach to patient care and provide evidence-based guidance. I treat each person individually and holistically and will incorporate your life narratives and preferences when developing your treatment plan.
Hello, my name is Kimberley Durr. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of experience. I specialize in treating mood disorders (i.e. depression and bipolar), anxiety, ADHD, and schizophrenia but have experience evaluating and providing medication management in other neurodevelopmental, eating, and substance use disorders. I offer a supportive, compassionate, and gentle approach to patient care and provide evidence-based guidance. I treat each person individually and holistically and will incorporate your life narratives and preferences when developing your treatment plan.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
I treat clients who have suffered from depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD or who simply feel that something is just not right with their mind or body and are looking for a diagnosis and/or relief. My clients are busy professionals who seek a real-world approach to psychiatric treatment. I meaningfully use technology to make interactions convenient, comfortable and no-nonsense.
I treat clients who have suffered from depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD or who simply feel that something is just not right with their mind or body and are looking for a diagnosis and/or relief. My clients are busy professionals who seek a real-world approach to psychiatric treatment. I meaningfully use technology to make interactions convenient, comfortable and no-nonsense.
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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.