Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Marina Del Rey, CA
My name is Adrian de Leon Sanchez, LMFT. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Therapist. My primary focus is to help promote change for personal growth, confidence and a healthy self-esteem. I assist with Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Losses, Stress, Divorce/Marital Problems, Career/Work Related Issues, Relationship/Identity Challenges, Spirituality, Addictions, and more. My goal is not only to get you through this difficult time in your life, but to help you develop ways to be better able to handle the future. I provide therapeutic counseling services to children, adolescents and adults as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.
My name is Adrian de Leon Sanchez, LMFT. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Therapist. My primary focus is to help promote change for personal growth, confidence and a healthy self-esteem. I assist with Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Losses, Stress, Divorce/Marital Problems, Career/Work Related Issues, Relationship/Identity Challenges, Spirituality, Addictions, and more. My goal is not only to get you through this difficult time in your life, but to help you develop ways to be better able to handle the future. I provide therapeutic counseling services to children, adolescents and adults as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.
You deserve to feel seen and live a life of authenticity without the stress and anxiety of being afraid to show others who you are or who you want to be. So often we find ourselves holding back our needs to ensure the needs of others are being met but this pattern leaves many of us feeling lonely and isolated in our relationships. Therapy can be a way to help you achieve the authenticity you are seeking through processing thoughts and feelings that might be getting in your way of showing up for yourself.
You deserve to feel seen and live a life of authenticity without the stress and anxiety of being afraid to show others who you are or who you want to be. So often we find ourselves holding back our needs to ensure the needs of others are being met but this pattern leaves many of us feeling lonely and isolated in our relationships. Therapy can be a way to help you achieve the authenticity you are seeking through processing thoughts and feelings that might be getting in your way of showing up for yourself.
scotty enyart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
As a therapist with a Ph.D. in International Psychology and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California, I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, marital issues, grief, trauma, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and major life transitions. Having lived and worked in over 40 countries, I bring a deep understanding of the unique experiences faced by expats, bicultural individuals, and those traveling or living abroad. My extensive international experience allows me to provide culturally sensitive care that acknowledges and respects diverse worldviews.
As a therapist with a Ph.D. in International Psychology and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California, I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, marital issues, grief, trauma, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and major life transitions. Having lived and worked in over 40 countries, I bring a deep understanding of the unique experiences faced by expats, bicultural individuals, and those traveling or living abroad. My extensive international experience allows me to provide culturally sensitive care that acknowledges and respects diverse worldviews.
Jenny Pepper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Working with a therapist who you feel safe with and connected to will make all the difference in your healing journey. I am a warm therapist, who will also be directive for the sake of your growth. I am sincerely dedicated to your healing journey. And, I can teach you practical tools to live a balanced and more fulfilling life. I would love to guide you towards better understanding yourself. I am highly trained in CBT, DBT and ACT. My approach is integrative, adapting to fit each person’s unique needs. I’ve worked extensively and closely with people struggling with anxiety, BPD, addiction, depression, and low self-worth.
Working with a therapist who you feel safe with and connected to will make all the difference in your healing journey. I am a warm therapist, who will also be directive for the sake of your growth. I am sincerely dedicated to your healing journey. And, I can teach you practical tools to live a balanced and more fulfilling life. I would love to guide you towards better understanding yourself. I am highly trained in CBT, DBT and ACT. My approach is integrative, adapting to fit each person’s unique needs. I’ve worked extensively and closely with people struggling with anxiety, BPD, addiction, depression, and low self-worth.
Kim N. Simmonds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
You can’t believe it happened again. After repeated assurances to your loved one, changing habits in your daily life, and promising yourself you’d be better, here you are. You sit across from your them, crying, pleading with them to forgive you after this latest outburst. The look of hurt on their face is soul-crushing. Even once they accept your apology, the guilt doesn’t subside – if anything, it gets worse. You love this person so much, but you’re not sure your relationship can handle another blow like this. You wish you had some control over your emotions, and fear it’s only a matter of time before this happens again.
You can’t believe it happened again. After repeated assurances to your loved one, changing habits in your daily life, and promising yourself you’d be better, here you are. You sit across from your them, crying, pleading with them to forgive you after this latest outburst. The look of hurt on their face is soul-crushing. Even once they accept your apology, the guilt doesn’t subside – if anything, it gets worse. You love this person so much, but you’re not sure your relationship can handle another blow like this. You wish you had some control over your emotions, and fear it’s only a matter of time before this happens again.
Etienne Marie Lawson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Navigating overwhelming emotions and life's stressors can be a difficult process. Whether it's your past keeping you from being in the present moment or struggling with a sense of worthiness and belonging, you don't have to do it alone. I work collaboratively with clients to create goals, identify triggers, and address behavior patterns. There is strength in seeking support to build coping skills and resilience to thrive and enjoy life.
Navigating overwhelming emotions and life's stressors can be a difficult process. Whether it's your past keeping you from being in the present moment or struggling with a sense of worthiness and belonging, you don't have to do it alone. I work collaboratively with clients to create goals, identify triggers, and address behavior patterns. There is strength in seeking support to build coping skills and resilience to thrive and enjoy life.
Sarah Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
I provide psychotherapy to young adults, adults, and couples facing various mental health struggles and life stressors. I am passionate about working with clients from all different cultural backgrounds and I focus on treating anxiety, mood disorders, trauma symptoms, and relationship and attachment issues.
I provide psychotherapy to young adults, adults, and couples facing various mental health struggles and life stressors. I am passionate about working with clients from all different cultural backgrounds and I focus on treating anxiety, mood disorders, trauma symptoms, and relationship and attachment issues.
I offer therapy for teens and adults and psychological assessment for clients of all ages. I treat various conditions, but my specialties include trauma, mood disorders, and dual diagnosis. I specialize in guiding individuals through significant life transitions, particularly aiding those transitioning from inpatient treatment programs to reintegrating into their daily lives.
I offer therapy for teens and adults and psychological assessment for clients of all ages. I treat various conditions, but my specialties include trauma, mood disorders, and dual diagnosis. I specialize in guiding individuals through significant life transitions, particularly aiding those transitioning from inpatient treatment programs to reintegrating into their daily lives.
Alexander Smith Douglas
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
I help males struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, intimacy and sex, defining masculinity, gender and sexual identity, carrier vs identity, relationships, life transitions, infidelity, and all forms of addiction. I also help new dads navigate this often overwhelming life transition, where they face challenges such as co-parenting, depression, managing overload, work-life balance, maintaining the marriage within the parenting, expectations of "fatherhood," and bonding with their child. I am also trained in EMDR.
I help males struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, intimacy and sex, defining masculinity, gender and sexual identity, carrier vs identity, relationships, life transitions, infidelity, and all forms of addiction. I also help new dads navigate this often overwhelming life transition, where they face challenges such as co-parenting, depression, managing overload, work-life balance, maintaining the marriage within the parenting, expectations of "fatherhood," and bonding with their child. I am also trained in EMDR.
Nami Nocifera, Individual & Group Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Afraid that you've lost your old self and are becoming a person that you do not want to be? Wondering, "Why can't I just be happy?" Don't give up! It is tough navigating all the self-critical thoughts that show up when we are trying to do our best. Although we are not taught to show kindness to ourselves-- mindful self-compassion counteracts the barrage of judgment that we inflict inwardly. Self-compassion is crucial our overall well-being. Come let us help you find your ability to fully experience a full, rich and life.
Afraid that you've lost your old self and are becoming a person that you do not want to be? Wondering, "Why can't I just be happy?" Don't give up! It is tough navigating all the self-critical thoughts that show up when we are trying to do our best. Although we are not taught to show kindness to ourselves-- mindful self-compassion counteracts the barrage of judgment that we inflict inwardly. Self-compassion is crucial our overall well-being. Come let us help you find your ability to fully experience a full, rich and life.
Katharine Malia Shumaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
I meet with folks who feel stuck and are looking to improve their mental health and overall quality of life. My passion is working with folks to address their mental health symptoms by identifying specific goals to work towards. I have extensive experience in utilizing goal oriented modalities with a blend of psychodynamic therapy. Importantly, my primary mission is to work towards equity within the mental health sector. I accept some insurance and provide a sliding scale fee. You can also find me at: secure.helloalma.com/providers/katharine-shumaker/ or through Headway.
I meet with folks who feel stuck and are looking to improve their mental health and overall quality of life. My passion is working with folks to address their mental health symptoms by identifying specific goals to work towards. I have extensive experience in utilizing goal oriented modalities with a blend of psychodynamic therapy. Importantly, my primary mission is to work towards equity within the mental health sector. I accept some insurance and provide a sliding scale fee. You can also find me at: secure.helloalma.com/providers/katharine-shumaker/ or through Headway.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
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Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
You’re buckling your toddler into his car seat as he screams bloody murder. What horrible atrocity did you commit that caused him to melt down like this? You made him wear shoes, but he wants to be barefoot like The Hulk. You monster. It would be funny if it weren’t so frustrating. These tantrums are happening with greater frequency. Dropping him off at school when he’s like this fills you with guilt. You’re terrified that your parenting is somehow to blame for his behavior, and you worry about his future. You’ve tried everything you can think of to make some change; punishments, rewards, threats, pleading. But nothing works.
You’re buckling your toddler into his car seat as he screams bloody murder. What horrible atrocity did you commit that caused him to melt down like this? You made him wear shoes, but he wants to be barefoot like The Hulk. You monster. It would be funny if it weren’t so frustrating. These tantrums are happening with greater frequency. Dropping him off at school when he’s like this fills you with guilt. You’re terrified that your parenting is somehow to blame for his behavior, and you worry about his future. You’ve tried everything you can think of to make some change; punishments, rewards, threats, pleading. But nothing works.
Radiate Hope Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Hi! My name is Emmanuel Garcia. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with extensive experience working with adults, families, and adolescents with diverse needs. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, recovery, and relational issues using clinically proven therapy modalities. Throughout the therapy process, I act as a guide offering accountability, adaptive coping tools, and compassion as we build a therapeutic alliance to reach the goals you set for yourself.
Hi! My name is Emmanuel Garcia. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with extensive experience working with adults, families, and adolescents with diverse needs. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, recovery, and relational issues using clinically proven therapy modalities. Throughout the therapy process, I act as a guide offering accountability, adaptive coping tools, and compassion as we build a therapeutic alliance to reach the goals you set for yourself.
Lucyna Iga Gaj
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
I work with individual clients as well as couples and families. Many of my clients desire to find a better way to cope with problems, resolve conflicts and improve their interpersonal communication skills. Working with clients who look for help coping with work pressures, with finding balance between professional and family life, I often rely on my previous corporate experience in international public relations and marketing. I view my role as providing guidance and support on your journey to greater self confidence in resolving conflicts both internal and interpersonal, in improving emotional and overall wellbeing.
I work with individual clients as well as couples and families. Many of my clients desire to find a better way to cope with problems, resolve conflicts and improve their interpersonal communication skills. Working with clients who look for help coping with work pressures, with finding balance between professional and family life, I often rely on my previous corporate experience in international public relations and marketing. I view my role as providing guidance and support on your journey to greater self confidence in resolving conflicts both internal and interpersonal, in improving emotional and overall wellbeing.
Jessica Wright
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPC (CO, LPCC(CA
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
At times in our lives, we might find ourselves feeling stuck or stagnant. Self-limiting thoughts and beliefs or fears about the future can often create a struggle within our minds. Our mind is a powerful tool that can sometimes trick us into thinking we can only go so far or do so much. But here’s a little secret, we are actually more in control than we think.
At times in our lives, we might find ourselves feeling stuck or stagnant. Self-limiting thoughts and beliefs or fears about the future can often create a struggle within our minds. Our mind is a powerful tool that can sometimes trick us into thinking we can only go so far or do so much. But here’s a little secret, we are actually more in control than we think.
I have more than ten years in the field of Psychotherapy in internships. Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. Today I am a Life Coach for men and women seeking change and transformation. I specialize in women greeting the different ages and stages in life with confidence and passion, learning the secrets of commitment, belief in oneself, and the determination to never give up. Miracles and magic happens. Spirituality focus, A Course in Miracles, tools of learning peace of mind and inner happiness to manifest and attract the best of life from your true Self. Grief support and tools to find happiness.
I have more than ten years in the field of Psychotherapy in internships. Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. Today I am a Life Coach for men and women seeking change and transformation. I specialize in women greeting the different ages and stages in life with confidence and passion, learning the secrets of commitment, belief in oneself, and the determination to never give up. Miracles and magic happens. Spirituality focus, A Course in Miracles, tools of learning peace of mind and inner happiness to manifest and attract the best of life from your true Self. Grief support and tools to find happiness.
Orlando Zuniga
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
People that usually work with me are typically feeling stuck, and at times are questioning their life. I have worked with many stressors for most of my career, in the capacity as an individual therapist, couples and family therapist, group facilitator, educator, coach, and consultant. Although I can work with most, I am a great match for those that identify as creative, cultured, empathic and sensitive. My therapeutic style is eclectic and pull from various modalities to provide support where needed. I am interactive and ask that my clients also work outside the therapy container. I provide legal psychedelic therapy part-time.
People that usually work with me are typically feeling stuck, and at times are questioning their life. I have worked with many stressors for most of my career, in the capacity as an individual therapist, couples and family therapist, group facilitator, educator, coach, and consultant. Although I can work with most, I am a great match for those that identify as creative, cultured, empathic and sensitive. My therapeutic style is eclectic and pull from various modalities to provide support where needed. I am interactive and ask that my clients also work outside the therapy container. I provide legal psychedelic therapy part-time.
David Silverman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
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Stop Over-Thinking. You know what it's like. When you're stuck inside your head, you feel like you can't shake the cycle. You feel sad, anxious or frustrated. Stuck. It gets harder to break out. The things is, you have more control over thoughts and feelings than you realize. That's why we'll focus on the tools you need to "let go" of the thoughts that keep you stuck. You deserve to have a better life. Together, we'll create a plan - and make it work. Call today. Free phone consult at 310-850-4707
Stop Over-Thinking. You know what it's like. When you're stuck inside your head, you feel like you can't shake the cycle. You feel sad, anxious or frustrated. Stuck. It gets harder to break out. The things is, you have more control over thoughts and feelings than you realize. That's why we'll focus on the tools you need to "let go" of the thoughts that keep you stuck. You deserve to have a better life. Together, we'll create a plan - and make it work. Call today. Free phone consult at 310-850-4707
Are you ready to take control over your life and no longer be a victim of life circumstances? I help people empower themselves to make the changes they want to see by giving them understanding of where these obstacles came from and how they can actively change their own life. I work with resistance to change rather than against it, and I get to the root of the problem so that you can free yourself from whatever is blocking you to live your best life.
Are you ready to take control over your life and no longer be a victim of life circumstances? I help people empower themselves to make the changes they want to see by giving them understanding of where these obstacles came from and how they can actively change their own life. I work with resistance to change rather than against it, and I get to the root of the problem so that you can free yourself from whatever is blocking you to live your best life.
Charlene Mcpherson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Coach, BS, CADCIII, ICADC, YT200
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
As an addiction counselor since 1991 I have had the opportunity to work with many clients helping them with, support to move forward in recovery, life changes, healing, healthy relationships, someone to listen, or getting their life balanced. We will work together taking steps that will guide you on your path of change and recovery. I believe everyone at some point in their life may need to seek out a counselor. Life is always changing. Situations come up in our life such as addiction, relapse, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and self-esteem issues.
As an addiction counselor since 1991 I have had the opportunity to work with many clients helping them with, support to move forward in recovery, life changes, healing, healthy relationships, someone to listen, or getting their life balanced. We will work together taking steps that will guide you on your path of change and recovery. I believe everyone at some point in their life may need to seek out a counselor. Life is always changing. Situations come up in our life such as addiction, relapse, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and self-esteem issues.
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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.