Motivational Interviewing Therapists in 98057
Nicole D Rank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98057 (Online Only)
I use various techniques such as motivational interviewing, active listening, mindfulness, psychodynamic and solution-focused methods.
We all experience anxiety, fear, depression or suffering - especially when faced with life transitions. Teens transitioning to adulthood, families transitioning through marriage/parenthood/divorce, and individuals transitioning through career changes are all common, but often stressful experiences. These transitions also have the potential to bring joy, reflection and peace. However, we all need help sometimes to find the joy in our lives. I particularly enjoy helping adolescents and young adults find their path through the world.
I use various techniques such as motivational interviewing, active listening, mindfulness, psychodynamic and solution-focused methods.
We all experience anxiety, fear, depression or suffering - especially when faced with life transitions. Teens transitioning to adulthood, families transitioning through marriage/parenthood/divorce, and individuals transitioning through career changes are all common, but often stressful experiences. These transitions also have the potential to bring joy, reflection and peace. However, we all need help sometimes to find the joy in our lives. I particularly enjoy helping adolescents and young adults find their path through the world.
The interventions that I use include but are not limited to the following: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Restorative Practices, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy.
I believe in the importance of celebrating diversity and empowering individuals through a personalized therapeutic process. Having commitment and compassion at the forefront of services, to achieve best results and outcomes. I have provided services in the mental health field for eight years, serving children, adults, and families through individual, family, and group counseling settings. I am dedicated to helping identify the strengths and unique gifts of every individual, to help you reach your personal goals in therapy and beyond.
The interventions that I use include but are not limited to the following: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Restorative Practices, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy.
I believe in the importance of celebrating diversity and empowering individuals through a personalized therapeutic process. Having commitment and compassion at the forefront of services, to achieve best results and outcomes. I have provided services in the mental health field for eight years, serving children, adults, and families through individual, family, and group counseling settings. I am dedicated to helping identify the strengths and unique gifts of every individual, to help you reach your personal goals in therapy and beyond.
Hope Alternatives, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98057
I am an Empathic-Warrior that truly believes each individual in this world deserves authentic happiness. We all have our own journey of enlightenment, and I enjoy utilizing my unique gifts to guide others who want the opportunity to explore and embrace their authentic self. Therapy can be a special opportunity to tap into the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul by creatively exploring and incorporating your individual beliefs, values, dreams, passions and inspirations. I promote a nurturing environment to explore your own inner world; trust your inner guidance and strength; and gain a sense of inner peace and purpose!
I am an Empathic-Warrior that truly believes each individual in this world deserves authentic happiness. We all have our own journey of enlightenment, and I enjoy utilizing my unique gifts to guide others who want the opportunity to explore and embrace their authentic self. Therapy can be a special opportunity to tap into the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul by creatively exploring and incorporating your individual beliefs, values, dreams, passions and inspirations. I promote a nurturing environment to explore your own inner world; trust your inner guidance and strength; and gain a sense of inner peace and purpose!
Everyone faces challenges in their lives that may cause stress, concerns, or behaviors that lead to a desire for change. In these times of transition it can be helpful to have a guide who is not a family member or friend; someone who can help by offering new ideas & help to create concrete goals to move toward positive change. My intent is to facilitate that process. I believe in addressing the “whole person”: mentally, physically, emotionally & spiritually, in ways that fit you & your needs because it's You, by Us.
Everyone faces challenges in their lives that may cause stress, concerns, or behaviors that lead to a desire for change. In these times of transition it can be helpful to have a guide who is not a family member or friend; someone who can help by offering new ideas & help to create concrete goals to move toward positive change. My intent is to facilitate that process. I believe in addressing the “whole person”: mentally, physically, emotionally & spiritually, in ways that fit you & your needs because it's You, by Us.
I have a passion for working with individuals who find themselves wrestling with developing the step to facilitate change, clients seeking to confront thoughts which continue to recycle. I am familiar in working with individuals who battle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, general stress, career development and PTSD. I am comfortable working with adolescents, as well as, adults, and our elders.
I have a passion for working with individuals who find themselves wrestling with developing the step to facilitate change, clients seeking to confront thoughts which continue to recycle. I am familiar in working with individuals who battle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, general stress, career development and PTSD. I am comfortable working with adolescents, as well as, adults, and our elders.
My client profile consists of 1/3 children/adolescents, 1/3 trauma focused therapy due to sexual assault and/or sexual addiction impact, and 1/3 females over 40 who would like to explore making changes in life. I enjoy the diversity of my practice as all the above mentioned areas enable me to work with both childhood disorders and relational challenges into adulthood. My focus on sexual addiction/trauma and family of origin issues is to provide supportive and therapeutic space for partners and children/teens who have been impacted by someone who has either a confirmed or suspected sexual addiction.
My client profile consists of 1/3 children/adolescents, 1/3 trauma focused therapy due to sexual assault and/or sexual addiction impact, and 1/3 females over 40 who would like to explore making changes in life. I enjoy the diversity of my practice as all the above mentioned areas enable me to work with both childhood disorders and relational challenges into adulthood. My focus on sexual addiction/trauma and family of origin issues is to provide supportive and therapeutic space for partners and children/teens who have been impacted by someone who has either a confirmed or suspected sexual addiction.
I hope the information provided here helps you make the best possible decision on therapy or counseling for yourself or a loved one. My mission of service is to provide a safe environment in which you can feel free to be and express yourself, grow mentally and emotionally and find positive outcomes that lead to joy in your life. I serve people who are dealing with a variety of issues, behaviors and concerns. Some of the these include: Stress, Emotional Regulation, Parenting, Grief and Loss, Change, Identity, Relationships, Trauma, Divorce/Separation, Education (Academic, Sports, Employment), Blending Families and Social Skills.
I hope the information provided here helps you make the best possible decision on therapy or counseling for yourself or a loved one. My mission of service is to provide a safe environment in which you can feel free to be and express yourself, grow mentally and emotionally and find positive outcomes that lead to joy in your life. I serve people who are dealing with a variety of issues, behaviors and concerns. Some of the these include: Stress, Emotional Regulation, Parenting, Grief and Loss, Change, Identity, Relationships, Trauma, Divorce/Separation, Education (Academic, Sports, Employment), Blending Families and Social Skills.
Genise Rachelle Bagby
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SUDP, DVIT
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98057 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to counseling involves the use of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques. I practice a wellness-oriented systems model (the whole life) of counseling/therapy with emphasis upon effective learning in life experiences and human growth and development.
My approach to counseling involves the use of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques. I practice a wellness-oriented systems model (the whole life) of counseling/therapy with emphasis upon effective learning in life experiences and human growth and development.
I have been in practice for 18 years. Life can get messy and complicated, sometimes we just need a little help coping. We all have the potential to be living fully; experience joy even during times of trials. "Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations." Alfred Adler
I have been in practice for 18 years. Life can get messy and complicated, sometimes we just need a little help coping. We all have the potential to be living fully; experience joy even during times of trials. "Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations." Alfred Adler
Why’s Words Therapy, Nhautrey Brown
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSWAIC, MHP
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98057
Why’s Words Therapy is dedicated to providing compassionate and professional therapeutic services to clients of all ages! With extensive experience in individual, family, and group therapy from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, we are confident we can help. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, battling depression, seeking to understand your traumas, or curious about the benefits of therapy, we are here to support you. If you have a child or teen in need of guidance, or if you want to explore how therapy can enhance your life, we are committed to helping you navigate your journey towards mental wellness!
Why’s Words Therapy is dedicated to providing compassionate and professional therapeutic services to clients of all ages! With extensive experience in individual, family, and group therapy from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, we are confident we can help. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, battling depression, seeking to understand your traumas, or curious about the benefits of therapy, we are here to support you. If you have a child or teen in need of guidance, or if you want to explore how therapy can enhance your life, we are committed to helping you navigate your journey towards mental wellness!
Neupathway (Amber Ford)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98057 (Online Only)
We all need support throughout our lives, and you may be looking for an additional resource to help you process lived experiences, problem-solve, or understand yourself in a deeper way. You may be struggling with anxiety, the challenges of caregiving, work stress and burnout, relationship challenges, or working through grief, loss, or bereavement. You want to engage in healthy coping skills and develop self-care habits to better support the vision you have for your life.
We all need support throughout our lives, and you may be looking for an additional resource to help you process lived experiences, problem-solve, or understand yourself in a deeper way. You may be struggling with anxiety, the challenges of caregiving, work stress and burnout, relationship challenges, or working through grief, loss, or bereavement. You want to engage in healthy coping skills and develop self-care habits to better support the vision you have for your life.
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You may be feeling that the strands of your life are unraveling and you want to make sense of it all. My private practice, Tapestry Therapy, is founded upon the belief that your life is like a tapestry, consisting of strands of stories that have been woven together to make one larger story. Our story is part of the larger tapestry of our family, race, culture, country and world. Through the work of therapy, we come to understand our stories and be empowered to decide how we will write future chapters. I utilize process therapy and Lifespan Integration, which is a somatic therapy, to help my clients reach their goals.
You may be feeling that the strands of your life are unraveling and you want to make sense of it all. My private practice, Tapestry Therapy, is founded upon the belief that your life is like a tapestry, consisting of strands of stories that have been woven together to make one larger story. Our story is part of the larger tapestry of our family, race, culture, country and world. Through the work of therapy, we come to understand our stories and be empowered to decide how we will write future chapters. I utilize process therapy and Lifespan Integration, which is a somatic therapy, to help my clients reach their goals.
Counseling is a journey and our first step is to define where you want to go. I see myself walking besides you in this journey and guiding you towards your chosen destination. Counseling consists of defining problems, understanding relevant history, and designing interventions to alter behaviors, feelings, attitudes, and thought patterns. My intention is to listen, validate, and empower your abilities. I hold compassion to those that want to process their thoughts and feelings. Your journey is unique, and I'm here to help you every step of the way.
Counseling is a journey and our first step is to define where you want to go. I see myself walking besides you in this journey and guiding you towards your chosen destination. Counseling consists of defining problems, understanding relevant history, and designing interventions to alter behaviors, feelings, attitudes, and thought patterns. My intention is to listen, validate, and empower your abilities. I hold compassion to those that want to process their thoughts and feelings. Your journey is unique, and I'm here to help you every step of the way.
I work with adults 18 and older. I understand the courage it takes for those first steps in therapy. Whether you feel anxious or depressed or have experienced trauma during your life it can be affirming simply expressing your thoughts and feelings. I work to help you build skills and insight to assist you in creating the emotional health you want.
I work with adults 18 and older. I understand the courage it takes for those first steps in therapy. Whether you feel anxious or depressed or have experienced trauma during your life it can be affirming simply expressing your thoughts and feelings. I work to help you build skills and insight to assist you in creating the emotional health you want.
Changes in Action
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MAC, CDP
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98057
I am very interactive with my clients. I incorporate both dydactic work as well as experiential assignments. I use the Brief Therapy model and I believe in "working myself out of job" with clients i.e. short term work, hard-hitting and then people need to move on into the universe using the skills/techniques taught and used in therapy. I am actively involved in the therapy process and I hold a high bar i.e. I want my clients to be and do the best that they can do/be. I love to work on codepency issues, relationshiop issues & self-care.
I am very interactive with my clients. I incorporate both dydactic work as well as experiential assignments. I use the Brief Therapy model and I believe in "working myself out of job" with clients i.e. short term work, hard-hitting and then people need to move on into the universe using the skills/techniques taught and used in therapy. I am actively involved in the therapy process and I hold a high bar i.e. I want my clients to be and do the best that they can do/be. I love to work on codepency issues, relationshiop issues & self-care.
I believe that the client is the expert of their own lives. I find great importance in taking into consideration the historical and current social, political, economic, and cultural impacts on each client. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space for each of my clients where they feel received whilst working toward their definition of healing in the process. My goal is to support clients in stepping into their most authentic and empowered version of themselves using a strengths-based approach. Treatment includes a collaborative, individualized plan for therapy using a humanistic, person-centered approach.
I believe that the client is the expert of their own lives. I find great importance in taking into consideration the historical and current social, political, economic, and cultural impacts on each client. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space for each of my clients where they feel received whilst working toward their definition of healing in the process. My goal is to support clients in stepping into their most authentic and empowered version of themselves using a strengths-based approach. Treatment includes a collaborative, individualized plan for therapy using a humanistic, person-centered approach.
My clients range in age from adolescent up and through adulthood. They are navigating substance use and are often caught between use (experimental or ongoing) and the desire for a more positive lifestyle as something in their life is not working how they would like. My clients also include the families of those navigating substance use, often finding themselves in search of a balance between supporting their loved one while still living their own fulfilling lives. Regardless of who my client is, each deserves a life free of the chaos they are currently experiencing.
My clients range in age from adolescent up and through adulthood. They are navigating substance use and are often caught between use (experimental or ongoing) and the desire for a more positive lifestyle as something in their life is not working how they would like. My clients also include the families of those navigating substance use, often finding themselves in search of a balance between supporting their loved one while still living their own fulfilling lives. Regardless of who my client is, each deserves a life free of the chaos they are currently experiencing.
I specialize in working with teens, and young adults struggling with body image and eating disorders. I also work with neurodivergent teens and adults that are navigating life living in a neurotypical world. Together we will work towards greater self acceptance and compassion, as well as creating and maintaining healthy relationships. I will work at a pace that feels safe, and also push you to explore parts of yourself that you may be avoiding.
I specialize in working with teens, and young adults struggling with body image and eating disorders. I also work with neurodivergent teens and adults that are navigating life living in a neurotypical world. Together we will work towards greater self acceptance and compassion, as well as creating and maintaining healthy relationships. I will work at a pace that feels safe, and also push you to explore parts of yourself that you may be avoiding.
The human existence is full of joy, pain, plot twists, climaxes and curve balls and I am here to be with you to reduce the impact of these events on your way of living; whether that means learning to make changes or weathering the storm. I am here to provide a space for my clients to feel supported and safe to explore their light and dark experiences, and am honored to witness my clients' journeys.
The human existence is full of joy, pain, plot twists, climaxes and curve balls and I am here to be with you to reduce the impact of these events on your way of living; whether that means learning to make changes or weathering the storm. I am here to provide a space for my clients to feel supported and safe to explore their light and dark experiences, and am honored to witness my clients' journeys.
For over 15 years, I have been a practicing mental health professional and professional coach with a specialization in social justice counseling, hypnotherapy and expressive arts therapy, specifically narrative, poetry and restorative yoga. I received my master’s degree in Social Justice Counseling from Antioch University, yoga teacher training certifications from My Vinyasa Practice, LLC and American Sports and Fitness Association and I currently hold several Department of Health credentials in Washington State.
For over 15 years, I have been a practicing mental health professional and professional coach with a specialization in social justice counseling, hypnotherapy and expressive arts therapy, specifically narrative, poetry and restorative yoga. I received my master’s degree in Social Justice Counseling from Antioch University, yoga teacher training certifications from My Vinyasa Practice, LLC and American Sports and Fitness Association and I currently hold several Department of Health credentials in Washington State.
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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.