Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Sun Valley, CA
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Jessica Robershaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sun Valley, CA 91352 (Online Only)
I have 15 years of experience working with adults, children, and adolescents. I have extensive experience with diverse populations in medical, group, and community settings. I work with my clients collaboratively by providing a non-judgmental, compassionate, and supportive setting. I believe in working in partnership with my clients to help them identify their challenges and utilize their strengths to help them achieve their goals. Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based
I have 15 years of experience working with adults, children, and adolescents. I have extensive experience with diverse populations in medical, group, and community settings. I work with my clients collaboratively by providing a non-judgmental, compassionate, and supportive setting. I believe in working in partnership with my clients to help them identify their challenges and utilize their strengths to help them achieve their goals. Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based
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Jose Trinidad Ruvalcaba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Welcome to your healing journey, finding a therapist is your first step towards relief. My work history consists of individual and family therapy, and school social work. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in my practice. I graduated from California State University Northridge and have my LCSW. I have 4 years' experience working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, developmental trauma, adjustment disorders, and stress management.
Welcome to your healing journey, finding a therapist is your first step towards relief. My work history consists of individual and family therapy, and school social work. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in my practice. I graduated from California State University Northridge and have my LCSW. I have 4 years' experience working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, developmental trauma, adjustment disorders, and stress management.
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We will use a variety of therapeutic approaches to best address your concerns, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing.
My areas of clinical focus are depression, anxiety, and stress. I have experience with adults from all walks of life. I am also a culturally competent therapist and have experience with the LGBTQIA+ and Veteran populations. I have found that the use of technology has greatly improved the ability of therapists and clients to collaborate in mental health treatment. I will often use multimodal strategies to keep you engaged and to increase the understanding of your patterns of behavior, such as videos and worksheets.
We will use a variety of therapeutic approaches to best address your concerns, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing.
My areas of clinical focus are depression, anxiety, and stress. I have experience with adults from all walks of life. I am also a culturally competent therapist and have experience with the LGBTQIA+ and Veteran populations. I have found that the use of technology has greatly improved the ability of therapists and clients to collaborate in mental health treatment. I will often use multimodal strategies to keep you engaged and to increase the understanding of your patterns of behavior, such as videos and worksheets.
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Vianey Galdamez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sun Valley, CA 91352 (Online Only)
I have been practicing for approximately 8 years. I have experience in many different settings from urgent care to individual and group therapy.
I have been practicing for approximately 8 years. I have experience in many different settings from urgent care to individual and group therapy.
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Norma Villalobos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Sun Valley, CA 91352 (Online Only)
Trust and connection are key to any relationship, especially a therapeutic one. Therefore, I believe that empathic listening, caring, and warmth are essential for creating a safe space for clients to express themselves fully. I will always try my best, and when my best does not meet your needs, I have the humility to accept that.
Trust and connection are key to any relationship, especially a therapeutic one. Therefore, I believe that empathic listening, caring, and warmth are essential for creating a safe space for clients to express themselves fully. I will always try my best, and when my best does not meet your needs, I have the humility to accept that.
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Hello, my name is Arrionne Aguilar Taitague ("Arri"), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker seeing clients via Telehealth in California and Nevada. I am passionate about trauma-informed care and tailor treatment to meet your specific needs. Sessions are at a pace comfortable for you, while still challenging you to be your best version of yourself. I have over a decade of experience in mental health and hope to bring my diverse background and experience to support your mental health. I am focused on quality of life and what how you identify that for yourself. I have worked with teens and adults in all phases of life.
Hello, my name is Arrionne Aguilar Taitague ("Arri"), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker seeing clients via Telehealth in California and Nevada. I am passionate about trauma-informed care and tailor treatment to meet your specific needs. Sessions are at a pace comfortable for you, while still challenging you to be your best version of yourself. I have over a decade of experience in mental health and hope to bring my diverse background and experience to support your mental health. I am focused on quality of life and what how you identify that for yourself. I have worked with teens and adults in all phases of life.
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My name is William Martinez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I bring 20 years of experience working with individuals who are either experiencing pain or are feeling "stuck." My approach consists of working alongside you to help you overcome difficult periods in life. I do this through the use of evidence-based, yet realistic and practical approaches that will help you on your path to reaching your long-term goals.
My name is William Martinez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I bring 20 years of experience working with individuals who are either experiencing pain or are feeling "stuck." My approach consists of working alongside you to help you overcome difficult periods in life. I do this through the use of evidence-based, yet realistic and practical approaches that will help you on your path to reaching your long-term goals.
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Ryan Robert Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSc, AMFT, APCC, CADC-I
Verified Verified
Sun Valley, CA 91353 (Online Only)
During these uncertain times, mental health is of utmost concern. Isolation, anxiety, life stressors, & financial worries can all have a detrimental impact to one's mental health. Teamwork makes the dream work and I'd like to accompany you on the moon with a fishing pole! Personal connection can be hard to come by & one of my goals is to create a genuine connection. It might appear impossible to connect with an individual, talk about life, and progress in personal development, but we got this! If you are looking for someone to walk with you on a journey of self-discovery and "aha" moments, I look forward to meeting you!
During these uncertain times, mental health is of utmost concern. Isolation, anxiety, life stressors, & financial worries can all have a detrimental impact to one's mental health. Teamwork makes the dream work and I'd like to accompany you on the moon with a fishing pole! Personal connection can be hard to come by & one of my goals is to create a genuine connection. It might appear impossible to connect with an individual, talk about life, and progress in personal development, but we got this! If you are looking for someone to walk with you on a journey of self-discovery and "aha" moments, I look forward to meeting you!
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Hi there, I'm Rosa! My name is Rosa Gomez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over five years of experience as a clinician. I work with adults, adolescents, and children. I specialize in depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and trauma. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused interventions when working with the clients in order to assist them in improving their symptoms so they can live their best lives.
Hi there, I'm Rosa! My name is Rosa Gomez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over five years of experience as a clinician. I work with adults, adolescents, and children. I specialize in depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and trauma. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused interventions when working with the clients in order to assist them in improving their symptoms so they can live their best lives.
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My name is Mattie Trigo, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My work begins with taking the time to understand each, unique individual. I am always sure to provide a safe and respectful environment in order to change harmful patterns of thinking, behaving, or feeling that stem from past experiences and underlying presenting symptoms, while working on practical solutions to immediate problems. I treat both individuals and couples. The most common presenting problems I see are depression, anxiety, interpersonal relational issues, OCD, behavior addiction, substance addiction, and life/time management problems.
My name is Mattie Trigo, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My work begins with taking the time to understand each, unique individual. I am always sure to provide a safe and respectful environment in order to change harmful patterns of thinking, behaving, or feeling that stem from past experiences and underlying presenting symptoms, while working on practical solutions to immediate problems. I treat both individuals and couples. The most common presenting problems I see are depression, anxiety, interpersonal relational issues, OCD, behavior addiction, substance addiction, and life/time management problems.
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Hello! My name is Nicholas Giotto. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate to have the privilege of helping others to navigate life’s challenges. I take a balanced approach to therapy, meeting individuals wherever they are in their journey of positive mental health. Sometimes that involves examining the past through a psychodynamic lens; other times taking a here-and-now view to make change using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or other mindfulness-based approaches.
Hello! My name is Nicholas Giotto. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate to have the privilege of helping others to navigate life’s challenges. I take a balanced approach to therapy, meeting individuals wherever they are in their journey of positive mental health. Sometimes that involves examining the past through a psychodynamic lens; other times taking a here-and-now view to make change using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or other mindfulness-based approaches.
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You haven’t had time to just stop and self-explore. Maybe all your energy has went into your career, your family, others, and you often forget about an important person, You. With so many challenges and roadblock you find yourself in a repeated cycle of unhappiness, uncertainty, or self-doubt. All these circumstances have prevented you from asking yourself Am I living the life I want? Others may think you have it all together but inside you’re exhausted, tired of being in survival mode, and are ready to live.
You haven’t had time to just stop and self-explore. Maybe all your energy has went into your career, your family, others, and you often forget about an important person, You. With so many challenges and roadblock you find yourself in a repeated cycle of unhappiness, uncertainty, or self-doubt. All these circumstances have prevented you from asking yourself Am I living the life I want? Others may think you have it all together but inside you’re exhausted, tired of being in survival mode, and are ready to live.
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Ellen Golding is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my practice is guided by all people who possess intrinsic worth and have the capacity to realize this. All individuals are worthy of respect. I strive to cultivate a therapy space that is safe for all genders, races, cultures, family constellations, and relationships. I believe fundamentally in the values of a good therapeutic fit.
Ellen Golding is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my practice is guided by all people who possess intrinsic worth and have the capacity to realize this. All individuals are worthy of respect. I strive to cultivate a therapy space that is safe for all genders, races, cultures, family constellations, and relationships. I believe fundamentally in the values of a good therapeutic fit.
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My name is Ogechi Nkwocha, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Riverside County, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and teens, and I specialize in depression, trauma, anxiety/stress, self-esteem issues, and career counseling. With the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy and Strength Based Therapy, I am able to help my clients feel empowered and equipped to take on life’s challenges.
My name is Ogechi Nkwocha, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Riverside County, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and teens, and I specialize in depression, trauma, anxiety/stress, self-esteem issues, and career counseling. With the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy and Strength Based Therapy, I am able to help my clients feel empowered and equipped to take on life’s challenges.
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Amanda Eldabh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sun Valley, CA 91352 (Online Only)
I am dedicated to providing you with the service you need, from the convenience of your home through Telehealth. I am a bilingual (Egyptian Arabic/English) licensed clinical therapist who believes in a holistic (physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual), strength-based, individualized approach to therapy. I have an extensive background in depression, anxiety and trauma work.
I am dedicated to providing you with the service you need, from the convenience of your home through Telehealth. I am a bilingual (Egyptian Arabic/English) licensed clinical therapist who believes in a holistic (physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual), strength-based, individualized approach to therapy. I have an extensive background in depression, anxiety and trauma work.
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Hi, I'm Ann Whittington, I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in private practice for more than 25 years. I meet clients where they are and help them feel safe in the context of a therapeutic relationship that honors gifts and strengths, as well as challenges. I begin with honoring the client by starting where they are with a deep respect for the courage it takes to develop insight and make the changes that they want to make. These are the theories and modalities I use.
Hi, I'm Ann Whittington, I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in private practice for more than 25 years. I meet clients where they are and help them feel safe in the context of a therapeutic relationship that honors gifts and strengths, as well as challenges. I begin with honoring the client by starting where they are with a deep respect for the courage it takes to develop insight and make the changes that they want to make. These are the theories and modalities I use.
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My passion is helping people affect real positive change, harnessing already-held wisdom and unlocking their more profound capacities for self-actualizing, healing, and connecting with the true inner self. Using a collaborative and supportive approach, I honor the diversity among human beings and experiences. I believe that a caring and respectful therapeutic relationship is the foundation for positive and enduring change.
My passion is helping people affect real positive change, harnessing already-held wisdom and unlocking their more profound capacities for self-actualizing, healing, and connecting with the true inner self. Using a collaborative and supportive approach, I honor the diversity among human beings and experiences. I believe that a caring and respectful therapeutic relationship is the foundation for positive and enduring change.
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Hello, my name is Lori Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in psychotherapy with a specialty in geriatrics. I feel it is an honor to assist clients as a supportive, collaborative, and empathetic facilitator in mental health, emotional well-being, and developing resilience. I typically work with adults, seniors, and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, health, grief, loss, and parenting issues.
Hello, my name is Lori Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in psychotherapy with a specialty in geriatrics. I feel it is an honor to assist clients as a supportive, collaborative, and empathetic facilitator in mental health, emotional well-being, and developing resilience. I typically work with adults, seniors, and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, health, grief, loss, and parenting issues.
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I bring an Integrative Therapeutic Approach (Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Strength-Based) to assisting those dealing with trauma, ptsd, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Do you frequently get frustrated, feel overwhelmed, can’t concentrate? Do you have irregular sleep patterns, excessively worry, get anxious, and are often consumed by what others may think of you. These feelings, thoughts, and emotions can turn your life upside down and I am here to help you work on processing your thoughts, manage mood, not feel powerless, and focus on putting yourself first in a judgement free setting. "How You Gonna Win If You Ain't Right Within?" -Lauryn Hill (Singer-Songwriter).
I bring an Integrative Therapeutic Approach (Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Strength-Based) to assisting those dealing with trauma, ptsd, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Do you frequently get frustrated, feel overwhelmed, can’t concentrate? Do you have irregular sleep patterns, excessively worry, get anxious, and are often consumed by what others may think of you. These feelings, thoughts, and emotions can turn your life upside down and I am here to help you work on processing your thoughts, manage mood, not feel powerless, and focus on putting yourself first in a judgement free setting. "How You Gonna Win If You Ain't Right Within?" -Lauryn Hill (Singer-Songwriter).
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have experience working with all ages of individuals as well as couples and families utilizing interventions from cognitive behavioral and acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, strength-based approaches and mindfulness practices.
Hi. My name is Sarah Allbright. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist at PATH. I strive to provide a safe space for clients and highlight strengths to help create opportunities for growth. I view the client as the expert and my ability to offer support, empathy and an unbiased perspective as key to therapy. I enjoy collaborating with client's during transition and facing life challenges as well as as treating disorders including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and Bipolar.
have experience working with all ages of individuals as well as couples and families utilizing interventions from cognitive behavioral and acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, strength-based approaches and mindfulness practices.
Hi. My name is Sarah Allbright. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist at PATH. I strive to provide a safe space for clients and highlight strengths to help create opportunities for growth. I view the client as the expert and my ability to offer support, empathy and an unbiased perspective as key to therapy. I enjoy collaborating with client's during transition and facing life challenges as well as as treating disorders including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and Bipolar.
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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.