Motivational Interviewing Therapists in 80205

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Jonathan Grant Hack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing primarily, although I tailor techniques as needed.
As a collaborative clinician and life-long learner, I am a therapist who is committed to being honest, empathetic, courageous, and wise. I work with clients who experience trouble in their relationships and stagnation in life, who are looking for a future free from the constraints caused by fear and worry. I provide reassurance, communication skills, clarity amid the confusion inherent in transitions and movement amid the pain stuckness can create. Together we bravely focus on creating a future that is bright, optimistic, open and full of possibility, unstuck from where you were when our work began.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing primarily, although I tailor techniques as needed.
As a collaborative clinician and life-long learner, I am a therapist who is committed to being honest, empathetic, courageous, and wise. I work with clients who experience trouble in their relationships and stagnation in life, who are looking for a future free from the constraints caused by fear and worry. I provide reassurance, communication skills, clarity amid the confusion inherent in transitions and movement amid the pain stuckness can create. Together we bravely focus on creating a future that is bright, optimistic, open and full of possibility, unstuck from where you were when our work began.
(720) 753-5952 x1 View (720) 753-5952 x1
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Frances Forgione
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205
Motivational Interviewing 7.
I'm only offering video sessions at this time due to travels. Over 30 years experience. LCSW in both Colorado & Massachusetts. Licensed Addictions Counselor - CO; EMDR Therapist, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFT), Certified Gestalt Therapist, AEDP Therapist, DBT Therapist & Mindfulness, Gottman Method trained. Pain and struggle are often the doorways into strength, wisdom, compassion, beauty, joy. Rather than getting stuck in fight, flight or freeze mode, discover your authentic self. Primary specialities: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, addictions, grief & loss.
Motivational Interviewing 7.
I'm only offering video sessions at this time due to travels. Over 30 years experience. LCSW in both Colorado & Massachusetts. Licensed Addictions Counselor - CO; EMDR Therapist, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFT), Certified Gestalt Therapist, AEDP Therapist, DBT Therapist & Mindfulness, Gottman Method trained. Pain and struggle are often the doorways into strength, wisdom, compassion, beauty, joy. Rather than getting stuck in fight, flight or freeze mode, discover your authentic self. Primary specialities: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, addictions, grief & loss.
(720) 408-7172 View (720) 408-7172
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Restoration
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, CACII
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205
I am an addiction counselor/ therapist and the name of my agency is "Restoration". I have years of experience and training in addiction and a variety of approaches. I work together with clients to explore and work through old patterns or unexpected traumatic experiences. I have found that, by treating people with compassion rather than judgment; positive change happens.I am a proponent of Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational interviewing, Evident Based Practices and Stress Release Techniques. I have had the opportunity to impact not only the lives of the clients I serve, but also their families.
I am an addiction counselor/ therapist and the name of my agency is "Restoration". I have years of experience and training in addiction and a variety of approaches. I work together with clients to explore and work through old patterns or unexpected traumatic experiences. I have found that, by treating people with compassion rather than judgment; positive change happens.I am a proponent of Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational interviewing, Evident Based Practices and Stress Release Techniques. I have had the opportunity to impact not only the lives of the clients I serve, but also their families.
(720) 619-2645 View (720) 619-2645
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Britt Babitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80205
I utilize therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotionally focused, strengths based, client centered, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Hello and welcome! As an LCSW therapist, I am committed to helping you find your path while ensuring you feel safe and supported in the process. My passion is working collaboratively utilizing person-centered and strengths-based approaches to explore the root of the issue and finding relief and clarity in a way that makes sense for you. Whether you are working through trauma, struggling with addiction, in the grieving process or simply needing support with a life transition or challenge, I am here to work with you to achieve your therapy goals.
I utilize therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotionally focused, strengths based, client centered, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Hello and welcome! As an LCSW therapist, I am committed to helping you find your path while ensuring you feel safe and supported in the process. My passion is working collaboratively utilizing person-centered and strengths-based approaches to explore the root of the issue and finding relief and clarity in a way that makes sense for you. Whether you are working through trauma, struggling with addiction, in the grieving process or simply needing support with a life transition or challenge, I am here to work with you to achieve your therapy goals.
(720) 802-0947 View (720) 802-0947
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Nealy Beth Tobin Lofting
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80205  (Online Only)
`Do you feel like no one understands you or that you struggle to understand yourself? Does anxiety overwhelm you? Is it getting in the way of sleep, relationships and decisions making? I believe it’s time to stand up to yourself and for yourself. Together, we can determine a new course for you. You don’t have to spend your life escaping a difficult reality anymore. You can learn skills to help you face reality, and enjoy the life you have.
`Do you feel like no one understands you or that you struggle to understand yourself? Does anxiety overwhelm you? Is it getting in the way of sleep, relationships and decisions making? I believe it’s time to stand up to yourself and for yourself. Together, we can determine a new course for you. You don’t have to spend your life escaping a difficult reality anymore. You can learn skills to help you face reality, and enjoy the life you have.
(720) 523-9197 View (720) 523-9197
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Dawn Crosswhite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205
I have been in practice for over 30 years. I specialize in working with adolescent females, and LGBTQIA-identified clients and their families who are often times involved in the juvenile justice system and child welfare. I also work with female and LGBTQIA military personnel and veterans. Working with these systems has afforded me the opportunity to build my skills so that I am very proficient in many areas, such as trauma and PTSD, adoption, permanency, military personnel, and addiction concerns. I work from a strength-based, solution-focused perspective and utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and experiential treatment models.
I have been in practice for over 30 years. I specialize in working with adolescent females, and LGBTQIA-identified clients and their families who are often times involved in the juvenile justice system and child welfare. I also work with female and LGBTQIA military personnel and veterans. Working with these systems has afforded me the opportunity to build my skills so that I am very proficient in many areas, such as trauma and PTSD, adoption, permanency, military personnel, and addiction concerns. I work from a strength-based, solution-focused perspective and utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and experiential treatment models.
(720) 897-3017 View (720) 897-3017
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Abigail Prince
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80205
Overcoming trauma is the most liberating action any one person can take for themselves. I am EMDR trained and I have found EMDR to be far and away the most effective trauma therapy. It has been almost magical to see how clients transform with EMDR. Helping people change the way they think, act, and feel, especially in relation to something that has been interfering with their every day lives, is endlessly rewarding. I am driven by the passion to heal trauma. It is the way that I believe I can have the greatest positive impact on the world around me.
Overcoming trauma is the most liberating action any one person can take for themselves. I am EMDR trained and I have found EMDR to be far and away the most effective trauma therapy. It has been almost magical to see how clients transform with EMDR. Helping people change the way they think, act, and feel, especially in relation to something that has been interfering with their every day lives, is endlessly rewarding. I am driven by the passion to heal trauma. It is the way that I believe I can have the greatest positive impact on the world around me.
(720) 573-2973 View (720) 573-2973
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Travis Singeo
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I’m honored to join you in an intimate journey that is uniquely yours. I’m delighted to connect and support you as you traverse the fullness of your life, with its moments of celebration and hardship. As a contemplative psychotherapist, my aspiration is to join you in rediscovering your inherent goodness and resilience. As a professional counselor, I want to share with you the transformative power of relational support. As a human being, I wish for you to experience joy, belonging, creativity, and enduring self-worth. To the best of my ability, I will meet you with compassion, warmth, and humility.
Welcome! I’m honored to join you in an intimate journey that is uniquely yours. I’m delighted to connect and support you as you traverse the fullness of your life, with its moments of celebration and hardship. As a contemplative psychotherapist, my aspiration is to join you in rediscovering your inherent goodness and resilience. As a professional counselor, I want to share with you the transformative power of relational support. As a human being, I wish for you to experience joy, belonging, creativity, and enduring self-worth. To the best of my ability, I will meet you with compassion, warmth, and humility.
(303) 529-8951 View (303) 529-8951
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Lynn Ford
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205  (Online Only)
One of my life's goals was to live in the mountains. I'm an Iowa gal who spent many summers touring the West. So, when given the chance, I moved to Southwest Colorado. I loved mountain life. My dogs and I spent many days hiking with some four-wheeling and fishing thrown in. I worked at a Durango women's shelter and then became a clinical supervisor at Peaceful Spirit Southern Ute Treatment Center in Ignacio. I worked there for ten years and became better acquainted with some of the Native spiritual practices. Since graduating from college, I have made it my life's mission to help others improve their lives.
One of my life's goals was to live in the mountains. I'm an Iowa gal who spent many summers touring the West. So, when given the chance, I moved to Southwest Colorado. I loved mountain life. My dogs and I spent many days hiking with some four-wheeling and fishing thrown in. I worked at a Durango women's shelter and then became a clinical supervisor at Peaceful Spirit Southern Ute Treatment Center in Ignacio. I worked there for ten years and became better acquainted with some of the Native spiritual practices. Since graduating from college, I have made it my life's mission to help others improve their lives.
(833) 975-0560 View (833) 975-0560
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Barbara J Quinto-Huarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80205  (Online Only)
Hello there! I'm Barbara Quinto-Huarez (she/her/ella) SWC. I have a Masters degree in Social Work from Metropolitan State University of Denver. I am bilingual and bicultural in English and Spanish and feel strongly about representation and accessibility in mental health spaces. Some of my specialties include trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain/illness, and substance use. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, families and couples.
Hello there! I'm Barbara Quinto-Huarez (she/her/ella) SWC. I have a Masters degree in Social Work from Metropolitan State University of Denver. I am bilingual and bicultural in English and Spanish and feel strongly about representation and accessibility in mental health spaces. Some of my specialties include trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain/illness, and substance use. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, families and couples.
(720) 807-9845 View (720) 807-9845
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James Milton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAS
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205
If you have been struggling with unwanted thoughts and behaviors with little relief, please contact me. Take back contol over your life! I specialize in cognitive-behavioral and exposure-response prevention therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and I have worked with the field’s recognized leaders in this treatment. I use a variety of traditional and evidence-based approaches to treatment. I will treat you with respect, dignity and support while we explore the range of treatment options that are available to you. I also specialize in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, using EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
If you have been struggling with unwanted thoughts and behaviors with little relief, please contact me. Take back contol over your life! I specialize in cognitive-behavioral and exposure-response prevention therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and I have worked with the field’s recognized leaders in this treatment. I use a variety of traditional and evidence-based approaches to treatment. I will treat you with respect, dignity and support while we explore the range of treatment options that are available to you. I also specialize in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, using EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
(720) 764-9450 View (720) 764-9450
Alberto Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
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Hannah Gross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205  (Online Only)
Throughout my time as a professional, I have grown to understand the significance surrounding connecting childhood learnings and patterns to problems currently arising within my client’s world. I believe we can't change our current situations if we don't know what is driving the behavior or thought process. Starting at the source and establishing patterns and connections is vital in healing, growing, and creating new behaviors and ways of thinking. I often utilize DBT, CBT, attachment theory, and family systems models within the therapy space.
Throughout my time as a professional, I have grown to understand the significance surrounding connecting childhood learnings and patterns to problems currently arising within my client’s world. I believe we can't change our current situations if we don't know what is driving the behavior or thought process. Starting at the source and establishing patterns and connections is vital in healing, growing, and creating new behaviors and ways of thinking. I often utilize DBT, CBT, attachment theory, and family systems models within the therapy space.
(720) 821-2083 View (720) 821-2083
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Christine Mangum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205
We all have something we struggle with and can often find ways of dealing with it. Sometimes how we have dealt with things are no longer effective and it's time to find alternatives. Things from your past or recent experience can bubble up and keep you in patterns of distressful thinking, emotions, and behaviors. I believe that understanding yourself on a deep level enables you to see the path to improved living and more positive emotions while being patient with the negative emotions.
We all have something we struggle with and can often find ways of dealing with it. Sometimes how we have dealt with things are no longer effective and it's time to find alternatives. Things from your past or recent experience can bubble up and keep you in patterns of distressful thinking, emotions, and behaviors. I believe that understanding yourself on a deep level enables you to see the path to improved living and more positive emotions while being patient with the negative emotions.
(720) 817-5410 View (720) 817-5410
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Megan Cortez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205  (Online Only)
The process of finding and establishing a therapeutic relationship can feel overwhelming and vulnerable. Many people identify the desire or motivation for self-improvement but don't know where to start. This may look like maladaptive coping skills, substance use, relationship stress, or struggling with significant depressive symptoms. Together we will explore this and establish a plan to move forward.
The process of finding and establishing a therapeutic relationship can feel overwhelming and vulnerable. Many people identify the desire or motivation for self-improvement but don't know where to start. This may look like maladaptive coping skills, substance use, relationship stress, or struggling with significant depressive symptoms. Together we will explore this and establish a plan to move forward.
(720) 358-8763 View (720) 358-8763
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Kelsey Weyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205  (Online Only)
I believe that building a strong rapport between therapist and client is an important step in successful outcomes. You are the expert on your own life and my goal is to meet you where you are at and provide you with an individualized treatment approach based on your needs. My desire is to help you achieve your goals by providing a safe, authentic, and compassionate clinical setting. I am passionate about working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and family conflict. I have over 8 years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals with individuals who suffer a range of mental illnesses.
I believe that building a strong rapport between therapist and client is an important step in successful outcomes. You are the expert on your own life and my goal is to meet you where you are at and provide you with an individualized treatment approach based on your needs. My desire is to help you achieve your goals by providing a safe, authentic, and compassionate clinical setting. I am passionate about working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and family conflict. I have over 8 years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals with individuals who suffer a range of mental illnesses.
(720) 664-9223 View (720) 664-9223
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MB Psychotherapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205  (Online Only)
I am someone who understands how anxiety, anger, sadness, trauma, moodiness, self-esteem, interpersonal problems, and substance use can impact a person's ability to cope with life demands such as work and relationships. Sometime life can seem so overwhelming, scary, and difficult to navigate. Please know there is help and hope for what you going through; I want to hear your story. I am here to support and guide you in recovery from painful past relationships and life events, addictions, difficult life transitions, loneliness, worry, sadness, and despair. Please know you are not alone in life struggles.
I am someone who understands how anxiety, anger, sadness, trauma, moodiness, self-esteem, interpersonal problems, and substance use can impact a person's ability to cope with life demands such as work and relationships. Sometime life can seem so overwhelming, scary, and difficult to navigate. Please know there is help and hope for what you going through; I want to hear your story. I am here to support and guide you in recovery from painful past relationships and life events, addictions, difficult life transitions, loneliness, worry, sadness, and despair. Please know you are not alone in life struggles.
(970) 238-2817 View (970) 238-2817
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Mindsolutions.LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205
We provide bilingual and bicultural mental health therapy , consultation, and community connections.Mindsolutions, LLC’s Initiate services are adapted to the generational needs of our clients and their communities. Mindsolutions, helping families with languages barriers, connect with community services, closed the cultural gap between family members , teach parenting skills to parents of how deal within home crisis.
We provide bilingual and bicultural mental health therapy , consultation, and community connections.Mindsolutions, LLC’s Initiate services are adapted to the generational needs of our clients and their communities. Mindsolutions, helping families with languages barriers, connect with community services, closed the cultural gap between family members , teach parenting skills to parents of how deal within home crisis.
(970) 237-5941 View (970) 237-5941
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Liza M. Torres Giusti
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80205  (Online Only)
I am a licensed counselor in Colorado offering online (Video-Voice Telehealth) counseling services in both English and Spanish. I specialize in helping individuals who want to grow, develop, and advance their relationships, education, careers and wellness goals. Experiencing fear, stress, anxiety, worry, panic, nervousness or difficulty sleeping. Feeling sad, hopeless, empty, irritable, worthlessness, or having difficulties making decisions. Having difficulties with transitions or changes in life. Desiring non-biased and value-neutral pre-marital relationship enrichment.
I am a licensed counselor in Colorado offering online (Video-Voice Telehealth) counseling services in both English and Spanish. I specialize in helping individuals who want to grow, develop, and advance their relationships, education, careers and wellness goals. Experiencing fear, stress, anxiety, worry, panic, nervousness or difficulty sleeping. Feeling sad, hopeless, empty, irritable, worthlessness, or having difficulties making decisions. Having difficulties with transitions or changes in life. Desiring non-biased and value-neutral pre-marital relationship enrichment.
(303) 747-4290 View (303) 747-4290
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Nancy Vargas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205
Not accepting new clients
It's not uncommon for the stories we tell ourselves to hold us back from becoming the person we aspire to be. These narratives can take root early in life and influence the way we live today, but they don't have to define us. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out, please know that you're not alone. I would be honored to work with you and help you overcome these challenges.
It's not uncommon for the stories we tell ourselves to hold us back from becoming the person we aspire to be. These narratives can take root early in life and influence the way we live today, but they don't have to define us. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out, please know that you're not alone. I would be honored to work with you and help you overcome these challenges.
(720) 310-6652 View (720) 310-6652
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.