Motivational Interviewing Therapists in 98092
![Photo of Emily Ramos, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/622ad256-6452-4336-9973-f71d6e134332/1/320x400.jpeg)
I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, focusing on assisting individuals and families to find inner strength and make positive life changes. I work with children, teens, adults, and families, utilizing multiple evidence-based approaches. I will support you in creating an environment to help you feel safe and understood, and work with you in setting goals in the areas that are most important to you. I have training and experience in multiple therapy modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Sand Tray, and other Play therapy Techniques.
I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, focusing on assisting individuals and families to find inner strength and make positive life changes. I work with children, teens, adults, and families, utilizing multiple evidence-based approaches. I will support you in creating an environment to help you feel safe and understood, and work with you in setting goals in the areas that are most important to you. I have training and experience in multiple therapy modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Sand Tray, and other Play therapy Techniques.
![Photo of Jessie Waiamau-Ariota, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/53be695e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am well trained in evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
HOPE is the only thing stronger than fear. Are you looking for a therapist to hope with you? I will. At the heart of all of my work as a therapist is a passion and desire to support and connect with you on your life journey. I will meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to go. You're reading this because you are ready for CHANGE! Learn how to apply LASTING SOLUTIONS to the issues in your life. I'll help you envision, fall in love with, and then create your best future. Aim for change. Hope with me. Let's get started!
I am well trained in evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
HOPE is the only thing stronger than fear. Are you looking for a therapist to hope with you? I will. At the heart of all of my work as a therapist is a passion and desire to support and connect with you on your life journey. I will meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to go. You're reading this because you are ready for CHANGE! Learn how to apply LASTING SOLUTIONS to the issues in your life. I'll help you envision, fall in love with, and then create your best future. Aim for change. Hope with me. Let's get started!
![Photo of Sonya Harkins, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9b662faf-a4a3-49a8-93e4-a503a23a2023/4/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! I am glad you are looking for help. We all need it at times. As a clinician, my goal is to assist you in overcoming issues which prevent you from flourishing. If life is overwhelming you, we will begin by building on your present strengths with new skills and insight. Should longstanding patterns of unhelpful thoughts and/or behavior be an issue, I am attachment focused, trained in EMDR and willing to walk with you in rooting out the issues holding you back.
Hello! I am glad you are looking for help. We all need it at times. As a clinician, my goal is to assist you in overcoming issues which prevent you from flourishing. If life is overwhelming you, we will begin by building on your present strengths with new skills and insight. Should longstanding patterns of unhelpful thoughts and/or behavior be an issue, I am attachment focused, trained in EMDR and willing to walk with you in rooting out the issues holding you back.
![Photo of Janice Nordland, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4b54c5c1-aa7e-43c7-b306-301745ae07d0/3/320x400.jpeg)
My goal is to support your mental well-being by helping you work through managing your problems. Self-awareness, social-awareness, and education are among my overarching therapeutic goals. Viewing individuals within the context of their environment helps me understand and assess clients. I believe in the importance of collaborative partnerships and strengthening relationships. Above all, I want you to feel cared for and supported. **I currently do not bill insurance companies. Please see the insurance section for more information.**
My goal is to support your mental well-being by helping you work through managing your problems. Self-awareness, social-awareness, and education are among my overarching therapeutic goals. Viewing individuals within the context of their environment helps me understand and assess clients. I believe in the importance of collaborative partnerships and strengthening relationships. Above all, I want you to feel cared for and supported. **I currently do not bill insurance companies. Please see the insurance section for more information.**
![Photo of Han Soo Kim, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cd8e1c4e-38af-4c41-9bbb-ae60ed584469/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am committed to providing respectful and client-centered counseling. My approach is a good fit for those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, relationship issues, low-self esteem, grief, PTSD, OCD, daily stress, and phobia. Over 27 combined years of experience in my pastoral care and mental health counseling profession, I have worked with a diverse group of individuals and couples of various ages, cultures, ethnicities, racial identities, and socioeconomic statuses.
I am committed to providing respectful and client-centered counseling. My approach is a good fit for those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, relationship issues, low-self esteem, grief, PTSD, OCD, daily stress, and phobia. Over 27 combined years of experience in my pastoral care and mental health counseling profession, I have worked with a diverse group of individuals and couples of various ages, cultures, ethnicities, racial identities, and socioeconomic statuses.
![Photo of Sala Tauanu'u Afalava, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9409d693-3771-4456-b96e-6cf67be95245/3/320x400.jpeg)
Sala Tauanu'u Afalava
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98092 (Online Only)
To everyone that knows you – you’ve got it all together. But to be honest, the unresolved pain of past trauma negatively affects your mind, body, and overall well-being. Years of unresolved issues leaves you feel tired, overwhelmed and exhausted. You’re not sure how long you can keep up the facade. Perhaps you have been living up to other people’s expectations in addition to your own, and the load feels heavy.
To everyone that knows you – you’ve got it all together. But to be honest, the unresolved pain of past trauma negatively affects your mind, body, and overall well-being. Years of unresolved issues leaves you feel tired, overwhelmed and exhausted. You’re not sure how long you can keep up the facade. Perhaps you have been living up to other people’s expectations in addition to your own, and the load feels heavy.
![Photo of Alayna Daniels - Beth-El Counsel: Alayna Daniels, MA, LMHCA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/01856606-df8a-4911-b956-e693942aa8b1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Beth-El Counsel serves children, adolescents, and adults actively seeking support and guidance to navigate through life's challenges and improve their overall well-being! Clients may be facing issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts or other mental health concerns. Beth-El Counsel offers a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly express themselves without judgment and receive effective therapeutic interventions tailored to their unique circumstances. These clients may also require practical tools and strategies to cope with their difficulties and make positive changes in their lives!
Beth-El Counsel serves children, adolescents, and adults actively seeking support and guidance to navigate through life's challenges and improve their overall well-being! Clients may be facing issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts or other mental health concerns. Beth-El Counsel offers a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly express themselves without judgment and receive effective therapeutic interventions tailored to their unique circumstances. These clients may also require practical tools and strategies to cope with their difficulties and make positive changes in their lives!
![Photo of Wendy L Tate - Wendy Tate dba Excel Counseling, NCC, MS, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/448b89d9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Wendy Tate dba Excel Counseling
Counselor, NCC, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98092
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Wendy and I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and Seniors. I use a strength based integrative approach that sees each person as unique. I pull from a variety of models including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, Humanistic, Sports, and Positive Psychology. I work with many challenges individuals face addressing emotional, behavioral, and social needs; such as anxiety, depression, domestic violence, attachment disorders, ADHD, and more. I want to help you become empowered by further discovering your inner strength, beauty, purpose, and passion.
Hi, I'm Wendy and I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and Seniors. I use a strength based integrative approach that sees each person as unique. I pull from a variety of models including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, Humanistic, Sports, and Positive Psychology. I work with many challenges individuals face addressing emotional, behavioral, and social needs; such as anxiety, depression, domestic violence, attachment disorders, ADHD, and more. I want to help you become empowered by further discovering your inner strength, beauty, purpose, and passion.
![Photo of Ryan Ferguson, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/427f98b4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life is hard sometimes. Sometimes things happen to us that are beyond our control. Sometimes we just have thoughts and feelings that won't go away. Sometimes we end up hurting those around us because we don't know what else to do or how not to react to our thoughts and feelings. Whether your goals are to reduce anxiety, depression, process trauma, strengthen your relationships all to live your best life.
Life is hard sometimes. Sometimes things happen to us that are beyond our control. Sometimes we just have thoughts and feelings that won't go away. Sometimes we end up hurting those around us because we don't know what else to do or how not to react to our thoughts and feelings. Whether your goals are to reduce anxiety, depression, process trauma, strengthen your relationships all to live your best life.
![Photo of Michelle Bigos-Taylor, MSW, LSWAIC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6e7239ff-71a7-449f-92cf-5b7575d57914/1/320x400.jpeg)
Michelle Bigos-Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98092
There are times in our lives when we experience emotional distress which makes meeting our everyday responsibilities challenging or interferes with our happiness. Emotional distress may be due to a transition such as a job loss or even a new profession, the loss of a loved one or the birth of a newborn, a relationship breakup or the start of a new relationship, or it could be trauma you have experienced now manifesting itself as emotional distress in your life. There are times when we can handle the negative emotions we experience such as sadness, emptiness, loneliness, or anxiousness and other times we may need some help.
There are times in our lives when we experience emotional distress which makes meeting our everyday responsibilities challenging or interferes with our happiness. Emotional distress may be due to a transition such as a job loss or even a new profession, the loss of a loved one or the birth of a newborn, a relationship breakup or the start of a new relationship, or it could be trauma you have experienced now manifesting itself as emotional distress in your life. There are times when we can handle the negative emotions we experience such as sadness, emptiness, loneliness, or anxiousness and other times we may need some help.
![Photo of Shannon Flanakin, MA, MS, LMHCA, CN, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a237690d-bf34-4131-8ee7-c4f02e08d288/2/320x400.jpeg)
Shannon Flanakin
Counselor, MA, MS, LMHCA, CN
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98092 (Online Only)
As far as others can tell, you’re rocking this thing called life. But, on the inside, you’re struggling with feelings like inadequacy, shame, and overwhelm because despite how hard you work to keep it together, keeping it together is feeling more and more out of your reach. You’re feeling stuck, and it’s taking a toll on other areas of your life, like your relationships, your work, or your health. You’re less connected to your friends and loved ones, you’re always tired, it’s hard to concentrate or focus, and you find yourself feeling anxious or down. You’re tired of keeping this to yourself, and it’s time for a change.
As far as others can tell, you’re rocking this thing called life. But, on the inside, you’re struggling with feelings like inadequacy, shame, and overwhelm because despite how hard you work to keep it together, keeping it together is feeling more and more out of your reach. You’re feeling stuck, and it’s taking a toll on other areas of your life, like your relationships, your work, or your health. You’re less connected to your friends and loved ones, you’re always tired, it’s hard to concentrate or focus, and you find yourself feeling anxious or down. You’re tired of keeping this to yourself, and it’s time for a change.
![Photo of Angela Davis, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/511ef1a7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome to my practice! My goal is to provide you with evidence based psychological treatments/techniques to help you reach your goals, reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life. In addition to having received training in treating a wide-range of problems from world-renowned treatment centers, I enjoy infusing my work with compassion, humor, and kindness in an effort to provide you with the highest standard of care. Please feel free to email me with any questions.
Welcome to my practice! My goal is to provide you with evidence based psychological treatments/techniques to help you reach your goals, reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life. In addition to having received training in treating a wide-range of problems from world-renowned treatment centers, I enjoy infusing my work with compassion, humor, and kindness in an effort to provide you with the highest standard of care. Please feel free to email me with any questions.
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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.