Motivational Interviewing Therapists in El Sobrante, CA
Welcome! If you are a parent, or an adult struggling with depression, anxiety or memories of painful events, I can help you. I can help you with difficult child behaviors. If your child is angry, if they are fighting in school, or has learning difficulties, I can help you. For many years, I have been investing all my professional skills and my heart into helping wonderful children and families to heal. Please, tell me about your relationship with yourself, and with the world. Please, tell me how I can support and nurture you.
Welcome! If you are a parent, or an adult struggling with depression, anxiety or memories of painful events, I can help you. I can help you with difficult child behaviors. If your child is angry, if they are fighting in school, or has learning difficulties, I can help you. For many years, I have been investing all my professional skills and my heart into helping wonderful children and families to heal. Please, tell me about your relationship with yourself, and with the world. Please, tell me how I can support and nurture you.
Finding a therapist can be difficult, especially finding a therapist who looks like you and can relate to struggles you face with. Being a young male in todayʻs society can be difficult and often times problems are over looked due to the stigma of ʻman upʻ. Being a parent and adjusting to the changes of a growing family, strain on a marriage, issues from childhood impacting parenting can be difficult to identify and reflect on. Being an athlete and finding space to process how issues outside of the sport could be impacting your performance can be outside of your comfort zone because personal or athletic lives tend to be seperate.
Finding a therapist can be difficult, especially finding a therapist who looks like you and can relate to struggles you face with. Being a young male in todayʻs society can be difficult and often times problems are over looked due to the stigma of ʻman upʻ. Being a parent and adjusting to the changes of a growing family, strain on a marriage, issues from childhood impacting parenting can be difficult to identify and reflect on. Being an athlete and finding space to process how issues outside of the sport could be impacting your performance can be outside of your comfort zone because personal or athletic lives tend to be seperate.
Hello and welcome. Thank you for taking the time to consider working together. I am a clinical psychologist. I work with life transitions and people on a journey of self discovery and self improvement. I have specialized training to treat trauma. I have a warm and collaborative style and enjoy working with people from all walks of life.
Hello and welcome. Thank you for taking the time to consider working together. I am a clinical psychologist. I work with life transitions and people on a journey of self discovery and self improvement. I have specialized training to treat trauma. I have a warm and collaborative style and enjoy working with people from all walks of life.
Melissa Gilbarg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Sobrante, CA 94803
Are you feeling stuck? Maybe you're not sure how to describe how you're feeling. Whether it's depression, anxiety, low motivation and self-esteem, relationship issues, or something else, we can work together to figure it out. I can help you find the spark to make the changes you desire, get you feeling like yourself again, or figure out who you truly are. Sometimes we face life transitions, whether welcome or unwelcome and expected or unexpected, and we find ourselves different at the other side. We can explore the feelings and thoughts behind this and help you grow with your new reality, whatever it is.
Are you feeling stuck? Maybe you're not sure how to describe how you're feeling. Whether it's depression, anxiety, low motivation and self-esteem, relationship issues, or something else, we can work together to figure it out. I can help you find the spark to make the changes you desire, get you feeling like yourself again, or figure out who you truly are. Sometimes we face life transitions, whether welcome or unwelcome and expected or unexpected, and we find ourselves different at the other side. We can explore the feelings and thoughts behind this and help you grow with your new reality, whatever it is.
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Elina Filippova, the Founder of The Path to Self, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works with seniors, adults, teenagers and couples who feel stuck in their life -- be it physically , emotionally, or professionally -- and who are committed to the path of self-discovery. Elina worked as a mental health professional for Department of Veterans affairs and has knowledge of complex trauma such as PTSD. She is trained in Voice Dialogue, Motivational Interviewing, and certified in Mind-Body Medicine. Her therapy approach covers present problems, patterns of behavior, and exploration of how the past influences our present life.
Elina Filippova, the Founder of The Path to Self, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works with seniors, adults, teenagers and couples who feel stuck in their life -- be it physically , emotionally, or professionally -- and who are committed to the path of self-discovery. Elina worked as a mental health professional for Department of Veterans affairs and has knowledge of complex trauma such as PTSD. She is trained in Voice Dialogue, Motivational Interviewing, and certified in Mind-Body Medicine. Her therapy approach covers present problems, patterns of behavior, and exploration of how the past influences our present life.
Hi there, I'm Esmeralda! I've been practicing for the last three years. I graduated from California State University San Bernardino with a Master's in Social Work. Lately, I've frequently been working with dual-diagnosis clients and enjoying the work. My approach is client-centered and solution-focused. Motivational Interviewing is helpful when starting a therapeutic relationship to ensure the client's motive to seek treatment is understood.
Hi there, I'm Esmeralda! I've been practicing for the last three years. I graduated from California State University San Bernardino with a Master's in Social Work. Lately, I've frequently been working with dual-diagnosis clients and enjoying the work. My approach is client-centered and solution-focused. Motivational Interviewing is helpful when starting a therapeutic relationship to ensure the client's motive to seek treatment is understood.
I use unconditional positive regard to facilitate a person-centered approach that focuses on utilizing elements of Motivational Interviewing, CBT, solution-focused, Attachment-focused, and psychoeducation to help clients reach their goals and reduce symptoms.
My name is Christopher Mahoney, I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, where clients can build awareness and identify strategies to have a better quality of life. I am open to working with any clients who have a genuine desire for change, self-awareness, and skill-building to positively improve their daily lives. I am open to working with individuals and couples focused on improving their relationships. I am currently not working with minors, but not because of a lack of belief in the importance of adolescent and child therapy.
I use unconditional positive regard to facilitate a person-centered approach that focuses on utilizing elements of Motivational Interviewing, CBT, solution-focused, Attachment-focused, and psychoeducation to help clients reach their goals and reduce symptoms.
My name is Christopher Mahoney, I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, where clients can build awareness and identify strategies to have a better quality of life. I am open to working with any clients who have a genuine desire for change, self-awareness, and skill-building to positively improve their daily lives. I am open to working with individuals and couples focused on improving their relationships. I am currently not working with minors, but not because of a lack of belief in the importance of adolescent and child therapy.
My therapeutic practices include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Rapid Resolution Therapy, Neurofeedback, Play therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I’m a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
My therapeutic practices include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Rapid Resolution Therapy, Neurofeedback, Play therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I’m a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
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I believe that you have unique gifts that are worth discovering and sharing with the world and that identifying with and expressing these gifts will allow you to feel whole and to heal. I believe seeking mental health support, while daunting, is one of the most rewarding, courageous, and healing decisions one can make. I am a licensed psychologist in private practice with doctoral training from UC Berkeley. I am relatable, empathic, validating, and committed to our work. I place tremendous emphasis on our alliance and believe we can learn from each other.
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I believe that you have unique gifts that are worth discovering and sharing with the world and that identifying with and expressing these gifts will allow you to feel whole and to heal. I believe seeking mental health support, while daunting, is one of the most rewarding, courageous, and healing decisions one can make. I am a licensed psychologist in private practice with doctoral training from UC Berkeley. I am relatable, empathic, validating, and committed to our work. I place tremendous emphasis on our alliance and believe we can learn from each other.
Bren Benoit
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Pablo, CA 94806 (Online Only)
It is a radical act to pursue health, liberation, and self-acceptance in a world that too often seeks to dehumanize and control us. My intention is for therapy to be a refuge from that pressure and trauma, where you can explore who you want to be and how you want to live your life. Everyone has unique needs, strengths, and values, so my therapeutic approach is always as collaborative and egalitarian as possible. As a member of the transgender community, I am particularly experienced in issues relating to LGBTQ+ identity, relationships, and discrimination.
It is a radical act to pursue health, liberation, and self-acceptance in a world that too often seeks to dehumanize and control us. My intention is for therapy to be a refuge from that pressure and trauma, where you can explore who you want to be and how you want to live your life. Everyone has unique needs, strengths, and values, so my therapeutic approach is always as collaborative and egalitarian as possible. As a member of the transgender community, I am particularly experienced in issues relating to LGBTQ+ identity, relationships, and discrimination.
Even the richest of lives lived will bring with it many challenges and emotional pain. Unfortunately, it's often natural that we add to that suffering through worries and rumination, obsessive problem-solving, and a fixation on our shame, fears, and doubt. Our work together can help you make sense of this struggle, break free of unhelpful patterns of thinking, and facilitate more conscious and deliberate ways of interpreting and responding to your world. Let's sort out what's important to you and what's getting in the way, explore how and where you'd like to invest your energy, and take control of your emotional wellness.
Even the richest of lives lived will bring with it many challenges and emotional pain. Unfortunately, it's often natural that we add to that suffering through worries and rumination, obsessive problem-solving, and a fixation on our shame, fears, and doubt. Our work together can help you make sense of this struggle, break free of unhelpful patterns of thinking, and facilitate more conscious and deliberate ways of interpreting and responding to your world. Let's sort out what's important to you and what's getting in the way, explore how and where you'd like to invest your energy, and take control of your emotional wellness.
I believe that our minds and hearts, like our bodies, possess an innate wisdom and ability to heal, given the right environment and structure. Sometimes we get stuck in old patterns and beliefs that helped us in the circumstances we learned them in, but need to be updated in order to allow us to fully embody our best, most authentic and empowered selves. Therapy can assist us in learning more about what automatic programs our system is running, and give us the tools to make these changes.
I believe that our minds and hearts, like our bodies, possess an innate wisdom and ability to heal, given the right environment and structure. Sometimes we get stuck in old patterns and beliefs that helped us in the circumstances we learned them in, but need to be updated in order to allow us to fully embody our best, most authentic and empowered selves. Therapy can assist us in learning more about what automatic programs our system is running, and give us the tools to make these changes.
Hello, my name is Sani. I have been working in the mental health field for the past 4+ years now helping individuals find direction, path, healing, and light in the midst of despair in life. As an empath and highly intuitive individual, my goal is to provide efficient, concrete, and genuine services to individuals who are suffering from mental illness-anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, addiction, life coaching, developmental issues, and so forth in overcoming life challenges to help bring forth healing in all aspects of life.
Hello, my name is Sani. I have been working in the mental health field for the past 4+ years now helping individuals find direction, path, healing, and light in the midst of despair in life. As an empath and highly intuitive individual, my goal is to provide efficient, concrete, and genuine services to individuals who are suffering from mental illness-anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, addiction, life coaching, developmental issues, and so forth in overcoming life challenges to help bring forth healing in all aspects of life.
My name is Jackie Agboke and I'm a LCSW who has been in the field for about 10 years. As a compassionate therapist who is committed to your healing process, I will support you in developing your authentic self by challenging beliefs that are holding you back and identifying ways to move forward. My experience includes working with people who live with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. I use an ecclectic, client-centered approach in therapy. I am trauma informed in my practice and use aspects of attachment theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Jackie Agboke and I'm a LCSW who has been in the field for about 10 years. As a compassionate therapist who is committed to your healing process, I will support you in developing your authentic self by challenging beliefs that are holding you back and identifying ways to move forward. My experience includes working with people who live with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. I use an ecclectic, client-centered approach in therapy. I am trauma informed in my practice and use aspects of attachment theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Are you struggling with navigating work, social or family relationships? Do you find that there is unresolved trauma impacting your current relationships? Do you have nonjudgmental, reliable trusted support in your life? Therapy with me provides a safe, confidential space to explore core beliefs and feelings. I have extensive experience and knowledge working with children, individuals and families who struggle with life changes including those who have incurred loss and the subsequent changes to their family. Separation and grief as well as , blended families and new parents are some of my areas of expertise.
Are you struggling with navigating work, social or family relationships? Do you find that there is unresolved trauma impacting your current relationships? Do you have nonjudgmental, reliable trusted support in your life? Therapy with me provides a safe, confidential space to explore core beliefs and feelings. I have extensive experience and knowledge working with children, individuals and families who struggle with life changes including those who have incurred loss and the subsequent changes to their family. Separation and grief as well as , blended families and new parents are some of my areas of expertise.
Jennifer Nicole Caldwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94806 (Online Only)
I will accompany you through the work of recognizing what your mind is experiencing and learning ways to give your self more care and love so that you can embrace life, growth, and relationships with optimism, hope, care and intentions. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming space that allows you to grow, challenge, and heal so that you can live your life with authenticity, joy, and loving relationships. I am sex possible, body positive, gender affirming, and embracing of all spiritual, sexual orientation, and lifestyle communities and an ally to all who want to exist in a loving and open hearted world.
I will accompany you through the work of recognizing what your mind is experiencing and learning ways to give your self more care and love so that you can embrace life, growth, and relationships with optimism, hope, care and intentions. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming space that allows you to grow, challenge, and heal so that you can live your life with authenticity, joy, and loving relationships. I am sex possible, body positive, gender affirming, and embracing of all spiritual, sexual orientation, and lifestyle communities and an ally to all who want to exist in a loving and open hearted world.
I am a LMFT serving first responders, military and their families in the State of California. I offer counseling services to first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, veterans, dispatchers, medical professionals and their families. I educate my clients on recognizing the signs of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD), Depression, Anxiety, Stress, empowering them to identify intrusive thoughts, emotional detachment, relationship challenges and other symptoms commonly associated with trauma exposure. By fostering a supportive environment, I strive to promote resilience, and coping skills.
I am a LMFT serving first responders, military and their families in the State of California. I offer counseling services to first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, veterans, dispatchers, medical professionals and their families. I educate my clients on recognizing the signs of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD), Depression, Anxiety, Stress, empowering them to identify intrusive thoughts, emotional detachment, relationship challenges and other symptoms commonly associated with trauma exposure. By fostering a supportive environment, I strive to promote resilience, and coping skills.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) offering Teletherapy services only. My private practice provides individual therapy and couples counseling for people from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and a wide variety of concerns. I offer therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese. As an immigrant from Brasil, I also understand firsthand cross-cultural issues so I can help people who are having difficulties adapting to a new country.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) offering Teletherapy services only. My private practice provides individual therapy and couples counseling for people from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and a wide variety of concerns. I offer therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese. As an immigrant from Brasil, I also understand firsthand cross-cultural issues so I can help people who are having difficulties adapting to a new country.
My name is Matthew Kraybill, Ph.D. and I am a licensed clinical psychologist and Neuropsychologist. I primarily work in a rehabilitation hospital seeing patients who have had a traumatic brain injury, stroke, brain tumor, epilepsy, or some other medical/neurological condition. However, I also see a broad range of patients struggling with both acute and chronic conditions. My approach to therapy is being a supportive and empathic listener, who pays close attention to thought patterns, themes, and behaviors to help guide both awareness and change.
My name is Matthew Kraybill, Ph.D. and I am a licensed clinical psychologist and Neuropsychologist. I primarily work in a rehabilitation hospital seeing patients who have had a traumatic brain injury, stroke, brain tumor, epilepsy, or some other medical/neurological condition. However, I also see a broad range of patients struggling with both acute and chronic conditions. My approach to therapy is being a supportive and empathic listener, who pays close attention to thought patterns, themes, and behaviors to help guide both awareness and change.
What I've learned most is that people just want to be heard. I see you, I hear you, Yes...You! My approach is straightforward..let's talk about it, lets get to the root of it and let's find a solution. Whether it's anxiety, depression, grief, loss, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, prenatal or postpartum-related stressors you do not have to go through any experience alone. Finding hope and relief no longer has to seem like an impossibility.
What I've learned most is that people just want to be heard. I see you, I hear you, Yes...You! My approach is straightforward..let's talk about it, lets get to the root of it and let's find a solution. Whether it's anxiety, depression, grief, loss, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, prenatal or postpartum-related stressors you do not have to go through any experience alone. Finding hope and relief no longer has to seem like an impossibility.
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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.