Motivational Interviewing Psychiatrists in Miami Springs, FL
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My ideal client is committed to thinking, feeling, and doing better now using a multi-modal approach. My patient and I will explore psychotherapy, medications, and meaningful life changes to improve well-being and quality of life. My ideal patient is serious about treating depression, anxiety, alcohol-related problems, and other issues today!
My ideal client is committed to thinking, feeling, and doing better now using a multi-modal approach. My patient and I will explore psychotherapy, medications, and meaningful life changes to improve well-being and quality of life. My ideal patient is serious about treating depression, anxiety, alcohol-related problems, and other issues today!
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Mehdi Bubba Thomas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33126 (Online Only)
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!
![Photo of Brent Coyle, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/22b109a0-575d-4264-a81f-a7f5680769e5/2/320x400.png)
Brent R. Coyle, M.D. is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with the additional distinction of "Distinguished Fellow," with over 36 years of experience in psychiatry in various settings, including inpatient, academic, and outpatient. Dr. Coyle received his M.D. from The University of Minnesota, Mpls. campus, and he completed his Psychiatric Residency at Wilford Hall, USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. His clinical passion is Patient-Centered Care and working in collaboration with Clients to assist them with their mental health and well-being.
Brent R. Coyle, M.D. is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with the additional distinction of "Distinguished Fellow," with over 36 years of experience in psychiatry in various settings, including inpatient, academic, and outpatient. Dr. Coyle received his M.D. from The University of Minnesota, Mpls. campus, and he completed his Psychiatric Residency at Wilford Hall, USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. His clinical passion is Patient-Centered Care and working in collaboration with Clients to assist them with their mental health and well-being.
![Photo of Tahnee Diaz Rodriguez, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42a82d5d-8128-4860-b9fa-076107e03866/1/320x400.png)
Tahnee Diaz Rodriguez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33166
As a doctorly trained board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner I offer client-centered care, making sure to respect the autonomy and safety of my patients. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in Autism and work with Camouflage Skills often presenting in females with autism spectrum disorder. I also specialize in ADHD, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety disorders, PTSD, and Bipolar Disorder. My main objective is the well-being of my clients.
As a doctorly trained board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner I offer client-centered care, making sure to respect the autonomy and safety of my patients. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in Autism and work with Camouflage Skills often presenting in females with autism spectrum disorder. I also specialize in ADHD, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety disorders, PTSD, and Bipolar Disorder. My main objective is the well-being of my clients.
![Photo of Alberto Sanchez - Happy Minds Wellness Center, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/31042828-bbc9-477c-9ed9-ad5c97bdafef/1/320x400.png)
Happy Minds Wellness Center is an Outpatient/Telemedicine psychiatric clinic offering expert consultation, evaluation & treatment to clients with mental health disorders. Our Board-Certified psychiatric clinicians are dedicated to providing optimal individualized, one-on-one psychiatric care. We focus on each client’s unique mental health care needs and intervene them with treatment options customized to their specific goals. At Happy Minds we specialize in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, & many more. Our vision at Happy Minds is to provide you with the tools need to be happy, balanced, and to live life to the fullest.
Happy Minds Wellness Center is an Outpatient/Telemedicine psychiatric clinic offering expert consultation, evaluation & treatment to clients with mental health disorders. Our Board-Certified psychiatric clinicians are dedicated to providing optimal individualized, one-on-one psychiatric care. We focus on each client’s unique mental health care needs and intervene them with treatment options customized to their specific goals. At Happy Minds we specialize in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, & many more. Our vision at Happy Minds is to provide you with the tools need to be happy, balanced, and to live life to the fullest.
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Margaret Mary Reyes
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33166 (Online Only)
Margaret Reyes, PMHNP-BC is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and treats patients at Elevate Psychiatry Coconut Grove. She is validating, friendly, and skilled in psychiatric evaluation and management. Dr. Reyes provides empathy to all her patients and includes traditional approaches as well as cutting-edge treatment modalities to make sure her patients get better!
Margaret Reyes, PMHNP-BC is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and treats patients at Elevate Psychiatry Coconut Grove. She is validating, friendly, and skilled in psychiatric evaluation and management. Dr. Reyes provides empathy to all her patients and includes traditional approaches as well as cutting-edge treatment modalities to make sure her patients get better!
![Photo of Lazaro Luis Gafas - Miami Mental Health, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aa748553-663a-442c-a0fd-8548c2327456/2/320x400.jpeg)
Miami Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33166 (Online Only)
Do you need help or guidance? Let's work together! Lazaro Gafas has been working in the field of psychiatry and mental health since 2016. His experiences in mental health began long before any of his studies. Lazaro saw firsthand how mental illness (Major Depressive Disorder) affected his mother, who sadly passed away in 2019. "I saw how mental illness consumed her, how it impacted our family, and how if left untreated can destroy and leave psychological scars". Lazaro seeks to treat each one of his clients with the same empathy and understanding that he would his mother. "I'm hopeful we can work on this together!"
Do you need help or guidance? Let's work together! Lazaro Gafas has been working in the field of psychiatry and mental health since 2016. His experiences in mental health began long before any of his studies. Lazaro saw firsthand how mental illness (Major Depressive Disorder) affected his mother, who sadly passed away in 2019. "I saw how mental illness consumed her, how it impacted our family, and how if left untreated can destroy and leave psychological scars". Lazaro seeks to treat each one of his clients with the same empathy and understanding that he would his mother. "I'm hopeful we can work on this together!"
![Photo of Claudia P Rodriguez, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8fc55488-82d5-4a72-af76-296ea076780e/2/320x400.jpeg)
In my work with individuals, I have come to appreciate the amazing capacity that we have to heal and recover. I believe that each individual has the ability to create lives that are consistent with who they want to be. Any change is difficult, and yet, I have witnessed people conquer what they never thought possible with grit, commitment, and consistency. While individuals may share diagnoses, treatment is individualized - appreciating one's expertise in life in collaboration with my expertise in psychiatric treatment. I am a bilingual, bicultural doctor, and enjoy working with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and cultures.
In my work with individuals, I have come to appreciate the amazing capacity that we have to heal and recover. I believe that each individual has the ability to create lives that are consistent with who they want to be. Any change is difficult, and yet, I have witnessed people conquer what they never thought possible with grit, commitment, and consistency. While individuals may share diagnoses, treatment is individualized - appreciating one's expertise in life in collaboration with my expertise in psychiatric treatment. I am a bilingual, bicultural doctor, and enjoy working with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and cultures.
![Photo of Mottsin Thomas, MD , Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5d57ab85-ab60-405e-a64e-148e3e17e081/1/320x400.jpeg)
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!
![Photo of Yuritza Medina Ramirez, DNP, PMHNP &, FNP- BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0884ef26-23bf-4b7b-8c26-b6537c591309/2/320x400.jpeg)
Yuritza Medina Ramirez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP &, FNP- BC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33126 (Online Only)
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with a distinctive blend of empathy and expertise. My priority is patient safety and restoring a sense of functionality to the lives of my patients. I'm here to provide comprehensive mental health care to individuals of all ages. With specialized training in medication management and psychotherapy, I'm equipped to assess, diagnose, and treat various psychiatric conditions, like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and other mood disorders. To book a telehealth psychiatric consult visit my website medinahealthcare.llc
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with a distinctive blend of empathy and expertise. My priority is patient safety and restoring a sense of functionality to the lives of my patients. I'm here to provide comprehensive mental health care to individuals of all ages. With specialized training in medication management and psychotherapy, I'm equipped to assess, diagnose, and treat various psychiatric conditions, like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and other mood disorders. To book a telehealth psychiatric consult visit my website medinahealthcare.llc
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Brence Brooks
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hialeah, FL 33012 (Online Only)
Brence Brooks is a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2020. He received his bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Louisville and his master’s degree in Nursing from Walden University. Specialty areas include medication management for major depressive disorder, bipolar I and II disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, childhood behavioral disorders, psychotic disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Brence Brooks is a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2020. He received his bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Louisville and his master’s degree in Nursing from Walden University. Specialty areas include medication management for major depressive disorder, bipolar I and II disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, childhood behavioral disorders, psychotic disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Margaret Oliver
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hialeah, FL 33012 (Online Only)
Maggie is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She has a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minor in Neuroscience from Miami University. Since 2013 she has worked in various settings, such as: community mental health, private practice, corrections, and skilled/assisted nursing facilities.
Maggie is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She has a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minor in Neuroscience from Miami University. Since 2013 she has worked in various settings, such as: community mental health, private practice, corrections, and skilled/assisted nursing facilities.
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Raisha Massari Ortiz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Doral, FL 33126 (Online Only)
Ms. Massari is a Board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner originally from Puerto Rico, where she attended The University of Puerto Rico for her undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In her last year of college, she volunteered for The Outreach Needle & Syringe Exchange program. Besides providing harm reduction supplies, she provided patient care for the underserved population. After completing the undergraduate program, she relocated to Florida and worked as Nurse Case Manager for patients with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities for two years which solidified her decision to become a PMHNP.
Ms. Massari is a Board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner originally from Puerto Rico, where she attended The University of Puerto Rico for her undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In her last year of college, she volunteered for The Outreach Needle & Syringe Exchange program. Besides providing harm reduction supplies, she provided patient care for the underserved population. After completing the undergraduate program, she relocated to Florida and worked as Nurse Case Manager for patients with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities for two years which solidified her decision to become a PMHNP.
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Mehdi Bubba Thomas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Doral, FL 33166 (Online Only)
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!
![Photo of Mehdi Bubba Thomas, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b0e9db0d-a63f-4378-bc53-fe0d565049fe/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mehdi Bubba Thomas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33126 (Online Only)
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!
![Photo of Robert Tang Bau, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6edb4ed5-59d0-4537-a225-e8df65146bb2/2/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! I'm delighted that you've found your way here. If you're dealing with mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, or experiencing the effects of stress, burnout, substance abuse, and life circumstances, you're in the right place. I'm dedicated to providing the guidance and support you need to find relief, enhance your daily functionality, and work toward long-term well-being through expert medical management.
Welcome! I'm delighted that you've found your way here. If you're dealing with mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, or experiencing the effects of stress, burnout, substance abuse, and life circumstances, you're in the right place. I'm dedicated to providing the guidance and support you need to find relief, enhance your daily functionality, and work toward long-term well-being through expert medical management.
![Photo of Kathryn Werner, MPAS, PA-C, Physician Assistant](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4784de79-fede-43fe-af0e-60402f7faafe/1/320x400.jpeg)
OCD, anxiety, or depression overwhelm are impacting your life, and you’re ready to get some help. You feel like meds might be an important piece of the puzzle, but traditional psychiatry doesn’t quite feel right. You’re not sure exactly what you need, but it’s definitely not inconvenient appointments, phone tag, or a provider who focuses on meds more than on you. You’re looking for a partner in your mental wellness and a process that feels good.
OCD, anxiety, or depression overwhelm are impacting your life, and you’re ready to get some help. You feel like meds might be an important piece of the puzzle, but traditional psychiatry doesn’t quite feel right. You’re not sure exactly what you need, but it’s definitely not inconvenient appointments, phone tag, or a provider who focuses on meds more than on you. You’re looking for a partner in your mental wellness and a process that feels good.
![Photo of Alberto Sanchez - Happy Minds Wellness Center, PMHNP, APRN, MSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/504bb8a7-7532-418b-93e7-a166d96267e2/3/320x400.jpeg)
Happy Minds Wellness Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33166
Happy Minds Wellness Center is an Outpatient/Telemedicine psychiatric clinic offering expert consultation, evaluation & treatment to clients with mental health disorders. Our Board-Certified psychiatric clinicians are dedicated to providing optimal individualized, one-on-one psychiatric care. We focus on each client’s unique mental health care needs and intervene them with treatment options customized to their specific goals. At Happy Minds we specialize in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, & many more. Our vision at Happy Minds is to provide you with the tools need to be happy, balanced, and to live life to the fullest.
Happy Minds Wellness Center is an Outpatient/Telemedicine psychiatric clinic offering expert consultation, evaluation & treatment to clients with mental health disorders. Our Board-Certified psychiatric clinicians are dedicated to providing optimal individualized, one-on-one psychiatric care. We focus on each client’s unique mental health care needs and intervene them with treatment options customized to their specific goals. At Happy Minds we specialize in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, & many more. Our vision at Happy Minds is to provide you with the tools need to be happy, balanced, and to live life to the fullest.
![Photo of Mottsin Thomas, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2ded2a32-8c05-435a-bff8-7b7510a7d162/1/320x400.jpeg)
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!
![Photo of Lisandra Ramirez, MSN, PMHNP, -BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a0a24e58-3480-4d0f-97cf-61822f74a992/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lisandra Ramirez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
Hialeah, FL 33002 (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Lisandra and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of Florida. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Chronic Illness, Family/Relationship Issues, Stress Management and OCD. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Lisandra and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of Florida. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Chronic Illness, Family/Relationship Issues, Stress Management and OCD. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
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Motivational Interviewing Psychiatrists
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.