Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Century City, CA
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I am also intensively trained in Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
In my mind, the ideal psychologist is validating, transparent, practical, and experienced. As both a board certified CBT and DBT therapist, I teach tangible tools to get "unstuck" based on scientific research within a nonjudgmental, warm, environment. My hope is to help you move toward the life you want and create some distance from the thoughts and behaviors that might get in your way. My goal isn't only to help you feel better, but to holistically live better. I really enjoy working with college and graduate students, people pursuing life changes (such as career, relationship), and individuals facing medical problems.
I am also intensively trained in Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
In my mind, the ideal psychologist is validating, transparent, practical, and experienced. As both a board certified CBT and DBT therapist, I teach tangible tools to get "unstuck" based on scientific research within a nonjudgmental, warm, environment. My hope is to help you move toward the life you want and create some distance from the thoughts and behaviors that might get in your way. My goal isn't only to help you feel better, but to holistically live better. I really enjoy working with college and graduate students, people pursuing life changes (such as career, relationship), and individuals facing medical problems.
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Patricia Ann Matthew
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Century City, CA 90067 (Online Only)
Life is not always a straight line and the dots don't always connect in order and yet you can work through life transitions and THRIVE. I want to help you discover your strengths that you already have and find the life that is purposeful, meaningful and have more joy. Please call me and let's talk about how I can help you through life's stressors, whether it's work/life balance, relationships, health, interpersonal, depression, grief, or anger. I am here as your support, advocate, and sounding board in a trusting environment.
Life is not always a straight line and the dots don't always connect in order and yet you can work through life transitions and THRIVE. I want to help you discover your strengths that you already have and find the life that is purposeful, meaningful and have more joy. Please call me and let's talk about how I can help you through life's stressors, whether it's work/life balance, relationships, health, interpersonal, depression, grief, or anger. I am here as your support, advocate, and sounding board in a trusting environment.
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Rima Simon Individual and Couple Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBSR
Verified Verified
Century City, CA 90067
As a psychotherapist I help you sort through your feelings of confusion, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and/or life transitions so you can manage your unique circumstances with more understanding, acceptance and ease.
As a psychotherapist I help you sort through your feelings of confusion, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and/or life transitions so you can manage your unique circumstances with more understanding, acceptance and ease.
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Ben Schwartzman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Century City, CA 90067
It is often not easy to seek support, however you're already showing a tremendous amount of courage by considering therapy. I am a certified CBT therapist specializing in depression, anxiety, OCD, emotion regulation challenges, and life transitional issues. I believe individuals have unique needs, and I bring both my experience and collaborative skills into treatment. I am dedicated to and extremely passionate about assisting people to develop more meaning, success, and pleasure in their life. By working collaboratively we can recognize challenges, identify treatment goals, and develop skills to improve the quality of your life.
It is often not easy to seek support, however you're already showing a tremendous amount of courage by considering therapy. I am a certified CBT therapist specializing in depression, anxiety, OCD, emotion regulation challenges, and life transitional issues. I believe individuals have unique needs, and I bring both my experience and collaborative skills into treatment. I am dedicated to and extremely passionate about assisting people to develop more meaning, success, and pleasure in their life. By working collaboratively we can recognize challenges, identify treatment goals, and develop skills to improve the quality of your life.
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Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Century City, CA 90067
As an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I understand how anxiety and low self esteem can be unrelenting companions, whispering worst-case scenarios and drowning out the voice of reason. The knots in your stomach, the racing heart, the feeling of impending doom. The weight of sadness can be suffocating, draining your energy and leaving you in a constant state of emotional numbness. Through our sessions, I will help you uncover the roots of your anxiety and sadness, providing you with coping strategies to manage their grip on your life. I want you to know that there is hope beyond this darkness and we will find it together.
As an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I understand how anxiety and low self esteem can be unrelenting companions, whispering worst-case scenarios and drowning out the voice of reason. The knots in your stomach, the racing heart, the feeling of impending doom. The weight of sadness can be suffocating, draining your energy and leaving you in a constant state of emotional numbness. Through our sessions, I will help you uncover the roots of your anxiety and sadness, providing you with coping strategies to manage their grip on your life. I want you to know that there is hope beyond this darkness and we will find it together.
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Meisha (Mechelle) Thrasher
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Century City, CA 90067 (Online Only)
I am a Mindfulness and Trauma Resilience trainer who believes success and happiness result from a balanced mindset. Being stuck in unhealthy patterns, failing to accomplish the change we desire, or sustaining the nurturing relationships we deserve are all issues we expect to resolve on our own, but when we can't we feel defeated. Therapy is support that helps unearth our own best solutions while increasing skills and practices that grow fulfillment.
I am a Mindfulness and Trauma Resilience trainer who believes success and happiness result from a balanced mindset. Being stuck in unhealthy patterns, failing to accomplish the change we desire, or sustaining the nurturing relationships we deserve are all issues we expect to resolve on our own, but when we can't we feel defeated. Therapy is support that helps unearth our own best solutions while increasing skills and practices that grow fulfillment.
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WE OFFER EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS. My goal is to help you improve the quality of your life and make positive changes by reducing your Anxiety, Depression, eliminating stress, Addiction, and gaining back control. You will achieve a much higher quality of life in a safe, exclusive and caring environment. I will support you to discover your inner strength, and develop effective coping skills. You will experience freedom from emotional pain and feel empowered to achieve your goals and dreams. I provide CONCEIRGE care to executives and professionals.
WE OFFER EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS. My goal is to help you improve the quality of your life and make positive changes by reducing your Anxiety, Depression, eliminating stress, Addiction, and gaining back control. You will achieve a much higher quality of life in a safe, exclusive and caring environment. I will support you to discover your inner strength, and develop effective coping skills. You will experience freedom from emotional pain and feel empowered to achieve your goals and dreams. I provide CONCEIRGE care to executives and professionals.
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Thank you for visiting my website. I am passionate about helping my clients meet their best potential in life! Some of my areas of expertise include medical psychology, pain management, phase of life issues, stress management, academic/work pressures, ADHD, ASD, and grief processing. My treatment is focused on symptom reduction (i.e., anxiety, depression, impulsivity, etc.), positive coping skills, and improvement in overall functioning based on your own personal values. Clients that are best suited for my interventions desire change, respect consistency in the sessions, and learn to be active participants in their plan of care.
Thank you for visiting my website. I am passionate about helping my clients meet their best potential in life! Some of my areas of expertise include medical psychology, pain management, phase of life issues, stress management, academic/work pressures, ADHD, ASD, and grief processing. My treatment is focused on symptom reduction (i.e., anxiety, depression, impulsivity, etc.), positive coping skills, and improvement in overall functioning based on your own personal values. Clients that are best suited for my interventions desire change, respect consistency in the sessions, and learn to be active participants in their plan of care.
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Nicholas Charles Russi
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC-S, CCS, ICAADC
Verified Verified
Century City, CA 90067
**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how your feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.
**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how your feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.
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I am a psychologist who is committed to providing compassionate and effective evidence-based treatments for insomnia, anxiety, trauma, and mood difficulties. I also enjoy helping clients navigate difficult life transitions, manage stress, and improve work-life balance. I view therapy as a true partnership where I aid individuals in identifying challenges, solutions, as well as key areas of strength. I believe deeply in the resilience of the human spirit and I strive to create a caring, supportive environment. My goal is to help you build skills to live better and move away from unhelpful thoughts, reactions, and habits.
I am a psychologist who is committed to providing compassionate and effective evidence-based treatments for insomnia, anxiety, trauma, and mood difficulties. I also enjoy helping clients navigate difficult life transitions, manage stress, and improve work-life balance. I view therapy as a true partnership where I aid individuals in identifying challenges, solutions, as well as key areas of strength. I believe deeply in the resilience of the human spirit and I strive to create a caring, supportive environment. My goal is to help you build skills to live better and move away from unhelpful thoughts, reactions, and habits.
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In my family practice, I often work with children, teens and parents following a meaningful loss, through the challenges of a life transition or a period of anxiety and stress. Many of my clients are processing grief and loss, which comes in may forms.
In my family practice, I often work with children, teens and parents following a meaningful loss, through the challenges of a life transition or a period of anxiety and stress. Many of my clients are processing grief and loss, which comes in may forms.
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Stephanie Mason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Century City, CA 90067 (Online Only)
New beginnings can often be disguised as painful endings. I work closely with those who have been through tragic events, suffered childhood abuse, those who have been victimized by others, as well as those who might feel like they have nowhere left to turn. My goal is to help you find your inner strength, and to courageously be free to display it and be proud. I am empathetic to my client’s needs, ambitious to provide support, and offer a nonjudgmental space for you to share and truly be heard.
New beginnings can often be disguised as painful endings. I work closely with those who have been through tragic events, suffered childhood abuse, those who have been victimized by others, as well as those who might feel like they have nowhere left to turn. My goal is to help you find your inner strength, and to courageously be free to display it and be proud. I am empathetic to my client’s needs, ambitious to provide support, and offer a nonjudgmental space for you to share and truly be heard.
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Navigating the complexities of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood can be both exciting and challenging. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children, teens, and young adults to explore their emotions and experiences. My goal is to help them develop effective coping strategies, build resilience, and ultimately lead more fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with young individuals who are grappling with the challenges of OCD, Anxiety, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Navigating the complexities of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood can be both exciting and challenging. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children, teens, and young adults to explore their emotions and experiences. My goal is to help them develop effective coping strategies, build resilience, and ultimately lead more fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with young individuals who are grappling with the challenges of OCD, Anxiety, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, lonely, or stuck? Struggling with self-esteem, relationships, motivation, or achieving your goals? We can work together to help you develop insight, understanding, and skills to manage these stressors and grow.
Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, lonely, or stuck? Struggling with self-esteem, relationships, motivation, or achieving your goals? We can work together to help you develop insight, understanding, and skills to manage these stressors and grow.
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Rachel Koonse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
I draw upon aspects of Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Entering therapy is a courageous first step toward recognizing your truest potential. As a therapist, I utilize an eclectic approach based on my client's needs. It is of utmost importance for me to build a therapeutic space that is authentic, safe, and honest, an environment where growth is possible amidst encouragement and support.
I draw upon aspects of Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Entering therapy is a courageous first step toward recognizing your truest potential. As a therapist, I utilize an eclectic approach based on my client's needs. It is of utmost importance for me to build a therapeutic space that is authentic, safe, and honest, an environment where growth is possible amidst encouragement and support.
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Jenna Borrelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
I tailor my approach to best fit each person's needs but draw from the following theoretical orientations/modalities: CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, solution-focused therapy, and positive psychology.
Hello- I'm Jenna Borrelli and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Maryland. My background is in working with individuals and families. I have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, and personal growth/exploratory work. I am competent and enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community as well. Making the decision to start therapy is your first and usually biggest hurdle toward feeling better or making a change in your life.
I tailor my approach to best fit each person's needs but draw from the following theoretical orientations/modalities: CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, solution-focused therapy, and positive psychology.
Hello- I'm Jenna Borrelli and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Maryland. My background is in working with individuals and families. I have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, and personal growth/exploratory work. I am competent and enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community as well. Making the decision to start therapy is your first and usually biggest hurdle toward feeling better or making a change in your life.
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Bernard Cushing
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
Some of the basic orientations I utilize are, Mindfulness and Person-Centered therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy techniques.
Hello I'm Bernard, I am a licensed therapist That has experience working with teens, young adults, college youth, and middle adults seeking relief from anxiety, depression, and life transitions. In sessions, I like to walk with my clients through their therapeutic journey’s no matter the difficulty. I am client centered maintaining the philosophy that every client no matter their age is the expert at their own existence and has the ability to heal. I utilize humor, when appropriate to strengthen therapeutic bonds to understand them as a person and to walk with them to their own solutions pertaining to their challenges.
Some of the basic orientations I utilize are, Mindfulness and Person-Centered therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy techniques.
Hello I'm Bernard, I am a licensed therapist That has experience working with teens, young adults, college youth, and middle adults seeking relief from anxiety, depression, and life transitions. In sessions, I like to walk with my clients through their therapeutic journey’s no matter the difficulty. I am client centered maintaining the philosophy that every client no matter their age is the expert at their own existence and has the ability to heal. I utilize humor, when appropriate to strengthen therapeutic bonds to understand them as a person and to walk with them to their own solutions pertaining to their challenges.
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Jacqueline Shlain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
With a strong foundation in mental health care, I am dedicated to assisting individuals and couples as they navigate life’s ups and downs, including struggles with anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions. My approach to therapy is dynamic and personalized, weaving together cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques to nurture resilience and encourage healing. My goal has always been to create a relatable and supportive environment where my clients can feel understood and empowered to make positive changes.
With a strong foundation in mental health care, I am dedicated to assisting individuals and couples as they navigate life’s ups and downs, including struggles with anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions. My approach to therapy is dynamic and personalized, weaving together cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques to nurture resilience and encourage healing. My goal has always been to create a relatable and supportive environment where my clients can feel understood and empowered to make positive changes.
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My therapeutic approach is strength-based, and I tailor my treatment modality based on your needs through cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamics, attachment theory, psycho-education, and mindfulness.
My name is Angelica Isaac Palma, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in the Los Angeles area. I received my BA in Psychology from UCLA and my MSW from USC. I have worked with various age groups in different settings, such as state hospitals, group homes, school-based services, field-based services, and crisis response. Life gets tough sometimes, and everybody goes through challenges. My goal is to empower you by supporting you through these life challenges.
My therapeutic approach is strength-based, and I tailor my treatment modality based on your needs through cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamics, attachment theory, psycho-education, and mindfulness.
My name is Angelica Isaac Palma, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in the Los Angeles area. I received my BA in Psychology from UCLA and my MSW from USC. I have worked with various age groups in different settings, such as state hospitals, group homes, school-based services, field-based services, and crisis response. Life gets tough sometimes, and everybody goes through challenges. My goal is to empower you by supporting you through these life challenges.
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Sara DeLaney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
I use evidenced-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in my work.
Are you feeling stuck in some aspect of your life? Are you ready for a change, but are unsure of where or how to start? I would like to help! Life takes on new meaning when we look inward, develop a greater sense of purpose and feel energized. So many things can get us stuck, leaving us unsure or afraid to move forward. I want to help you figure out what is holding you back and enhance your journey of self-discovery. With 15 years of experience working with people, I have learned valuable tools to help you on your journey and have seen people make incredible progress.
I use evidenced-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in my work.
Are you feeling stuck in some aspect of your life? Are you ready for a change, but are unsure of where or how to start? I would like to help! Life takes on new meaning when we look inward, develop a greater sense of purpose and feel energized. So many things can get us stuck, leaving us unsure or afraid to move forward. I want to help you figure out what is holding you back and enhance your journey of self-discovery. With 15 years of experience working with people, I have learned valuable tools to help you on your journey and have seen people make incredible progress.
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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.