Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Seminole, FL
![Photo of Matthew Anthony Fahy, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f10c19c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Now accepting new clients (children, teens and adults). Everyone is different and the treatments are too. I specialize in finding what works best and keeping it interesting, so you want to keep making changes. I love using insightful and creative therapy approaches supported by research. Data always matters. You will have access to various treatment options such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and more. In short, I prefer to use treatments that are shown to be beneficial in scientific reviews. Join me during one of my therapeutic role play games groups.
Now accepting new clients (children, teens and adults). Everyone is different and the treatments are too. I specialize in finding what works best and keeping it interesting, so you want to keep making changes. I love using insightful and creative therapy approaches supported by research. Data always matters. You will have access to various treatment options such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and more. In short, I prefer to use treatments that are shown to be beneficial in scientific reviews. Join me during one of my therapeutic role play games groups.
![Photo of Logan Walters, MS, LMHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/83a589f0-7ba4-4c7c-86c7-469fb11e4e35/2/320x400.jpeg)
With 16 years experience and a focus in helping families and youth with ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral/school challenges, ASD, etc, I understand the importance of individualizing therapy to best fit the unique needs of each client. We start with a free consultation by phone, where we discuss therapeutic goals and strategies we can utilize to improve you and or your family's life and happiness. I use a client-centered, strengths-based approach, where we work together to accomplish objectives. While therapy can be hard work, it can also provide a safe space to grow, have fun, relax, & learn to more thoroughly enjoy life.
With 16 years experience and a focus in helping families and youth with ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral/school challenges, ASD, etc, I understand the importance of individualizing therapy to best fit the unique needs of each client. We start with a free consultation by phone, where we discuss therapeutic goals and strategies we can utilize to improve you and or your family's life and happiness. I use a client-centered, strengths-based approach, where we work together to accomplish objectives. While therapy can be hard work, it can also provide a safe space to grow, have fun, relax, & learn to more thoroughly enjoy life.
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Alison Dickson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seminole, FL 33775 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
With over 14 years combined experience as a therapist and personal trainer, I have a unique and deep understanding of the relationship between our minds and our bodies, and how the relationships we have over our lifespan impact who we are and how we feel on a day-to-day basis. My specialties include eating disorders and body issues, unresolved childhood trauma, relationships (including recovering from past relationships), religious trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
With over 14 years combined experience as a therapist and personal trainer, I have a unique and deep understanding of the relationship between our minds and our bodies, and how the relationships we have over our lifespan impact who we are and how we feel on a day-to-day basis. My specialties include eating disorders and body issues, unresolved childhood trauma, relationships (including recovering from past relationships), religious trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
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Therapy should encompass the whole person: body, mind, spirit and emotions. Our human complexities make us vulnerable to imbalances, which may arise when one of our interconnected parts is affected. In other words, when one area of our lives is not working properly, our overall health may suffer. The agreed-on interventions will enhance your capacities, bring you increased quality of life and resolution to problems, and facilitate transitions to a place of emotional healing.
Therapy should encompass the whole person: body, mind, spirit and emotions. Our human complexities make us vulnerable to imbalances, which may arise when one of our interconnected parts is affected. In other words, when one area of our lives is not working properly, our overall health may suffer. The agreed-on interventions will enhance your capacities, bring you increased quality of life and resolution to problems, and facilitate transitions to a place of emotional healing.
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Karissa Stewart: Create Perspective Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seminole, FL 33777
I believe that no matter how challenging things are right now, you have the capacity to heal and reach your fullest potential. You may feel like this is impossible for you or that you are broken, but I believe in you. Therapy can seem very daunting and scary at times, but I am passionate about helping you find healing within a safe and comfortable space. Often, we are our own worst critic, and we judge ourselves while rarely appreciating the beauty within us. It is through self-empowerment and your own strength that together we can discover your best self.
I believe that no matter how challenging things are right now, you have the capacity to heal and reach your fullest potential. You may feel like this is impossible for you or that you are broken, but I believe in you. Therapy can seem very daunting and scary at times, but I am passionate about helping you find healing within a safe and comfortable space. Often, we are our own worst critic, and we judge ourselves while rarely appreciating the beauty within us. It is through self-empowerment and your own strength that together we can discover your best self.
![Photo of Jessica Lombardo, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47ed2103-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi there! Looking for a therapist can be an overwhelming process, searching for a good fit, wondering if this will all work out, and looking for the "sign" that you've found the right one. I love my job as a therapist, because it's a unique space for us to partner together and invest your time in identifying the things that may or may not be working for you anymore. My hope is that together, we can find more balance, build better relationships, and grow personal confidence to move forward with lasting change.
Hi there! Looking for a therapist can be an overwhelming process, searching for a good fit, wondering if this will all work out, and looking for the "sign" that you've found the right one. I love my job as a therapist, because it's a unique space for us to partner together and invest your time in identifying the things that may or may not be working for you anymore. My hope is that together, we can find more balance, build better relationships, and grow personal confidence to move forward with lasting change.
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My name is Lily Rivera, and I am a Compassionate and caring Psychotherapist with 20+ years of employment in the Mental Health field. I have experience working with ages 3 to 85 and a range of disorders such as Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Trauma, and PTSD. I use a broad range of modalities: Adlerian, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. I firmly believe that you are the expert yourself, and I am here to empower you, not fix you so that you have the confidence to cope with whatever struggles life brings.
My name is Lily Rivera, and I am a Compassionate and caring Psychotherapist with 20+ years of employment in the Mental Health field. I have experience working with ages 3 to 85 and a range of disorders such as Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Trauma, and PTSD. I use a broad range of modalities: Adlerian, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. I firmly believe that you are the expert yourself, and I am here to empower you, not fix you so that you have the confidence to cope with whatever struggles life brings.
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Amanda Pratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSP
Verified Verified
25 Endorsed
Seminole, FL 33777 (Online Only)
Maybe you've been recently diagnosed with a long term illness or you've had symptoms for years and you don’t recognize yourself anymore. You know these health struggles are somehow behind your depressed and anxious feelings, and you feel alone…like no one understands. Right now, you may have more questions than answers, but one thing you know for sure is that you’d do anything to get your life back. You grieve for the person you used to be and find it hard to imagine yourself living a worthwhile life with this illness trying to drag you down every chance it gets. (Due to demand, I ONLY accept clients with chronic illness concerns)
Maybe you've been recently diagnosed with a long term illness or you've had symptoms for years and you don’t recognize yourself anymore. You know these health struggles are somehow behind your depressed and anxious feelings, and you feel alone…like no one understands. Right now, you may have more questions than answers, but one thing you know for sure is that you’d do anything to get your life back. You grieve for the person you used to be and find it hard to imagine yourself living a worthwhile life with this illness trying to drag you down every chance it gets. (Due to demand, I ONLY accept clients with chronic illness concerns)
![Photo of Mary A Blazier, MS, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ca3bd376-5a2f-4ba0-b90e-965e0b1cb201/1/320x400.jpeg)
You may be thinking, " I want to change but I'm scared". "Why does this thing from my past still affect me?" "I'm just not good enough." Or, "Will this even help?" These words have been echoed by many people seeking counseling services. Beginning counseling can be both exciting and anxiety inducing, so you need a place that will be comforting. challenging, safe to explore hard thoughts and ideas, and above all, might just help you to make the changes and relief you've been seeking. I work with a variety of issues such as anxiety, complex trauma, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, career issues, grief/loss, "stuckness", and more!
You may be thinking, " I want to change but I'm scared". "Why does this thing from my past still affect me?" "I'm just not good enough." Or, "Will this even help?" These words have been echoed by many people seeking counseling services. Beginning counseling can be both exciting and anxiety inducing, so you need a place that will be comforting. challenging, safe to explore hard thoughts and ideas, and above all, might just help you to make the changes and relief you've been seeking. I work with a variety of issues such as anxiety, complex trauma, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, career issues, grief/loss, "stuckness", and more!
![Photo of Beth Lewis - CBT Pinellas, LLC, LMHC , LBC-DBT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43ef0f2f-fdd0-41e4-9258-f36b5b8c2a94/3/320x400.jpeg)
Struggling with the weight of the darkness out there? Is it more difficult to find your Peace lately? Unwanted thoughts and emotions nagging at you now more than ever? Do fear, confusion, guilt and anger swallow you up as time moves forward? Thoughts and emotions are more intense for us all these days, discouragement is at an all time high and our relationships are filling up with far more conflict. You're not alone. We all need relief, true healing-real answers. Whether you're a struggling Christian, unsure about what you believe, or just want factual solutions from someone who's walked the same path and found the way out-call us!
Struggling with the weight of the darkness out there? Is it more difficult to find your Peace lately? Unwanted thoughts and emotions nagging at you now more than ever? Do fear, confusion, guilt and anger swallow you up as time moves forward? Thoughts and emotions are more intense for us all these days, discouragement is at an all time high and our relationships are filling up with far more conflict. You're not alone. We all need relief, true healing-real answers. Whether you're a struggling Christian, unsure about what you believe, or just want factual solutions from someone who's walked the same path and found the way out-call us!
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Kathleen Rodriquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Seminole, FL 33777
Accepting new clients. Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed with life's demands of school, work, friends, activities, marriage, and/or parenting? Are you currently often feeling anxious and depressed about the future? Have you had suicidal thoughts? Often these feelings will not just "go away." In this unstable chaotic world you CAN still have emotional stability. We can work together to help you find the coping skills and boundaries to live the life you were made for. Go to my website Hopeinhomecounseling.com. I also counsel individuals on their journey of grief. I'm a Christian and use Biblical principals.
Accepting new clients. Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed with life's demands of school, work, friends, activities, marriage, and/or parenting? Are you currently often feeling anxious and depressed about the future? Have you had suicidal thoughts? Often these feelings will not just "go away." In this unstable chaotic world you CAN still have emotional stability. We can work together to help you find the coping skills and boundaries to live the life you were made for. Go to my website Hopeinhomecounseling.com. I also counsel individuals on their journey of grief. I'm a Christian and use Biblical principals.
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Michalla Brianna Bohon
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Dr. Kristen Sturdevant specializes in dual-diagnosis, LGBT issues, trauma, mood disorders, women's issues, chronic pain, and personality disorders. Dr. Sturdevant uses a Cognitive Behavioral approach with a high emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. She uses that strong bond to provide the stability for lasting and significant change.
Dr. Kristen Sturdevant specializes in dual-diagnosis, LGBT issues, trauma, mood disorders, women's issues, chronic pain, and personality disorders. Dr. Sturdevant uses a Cognitive Behavioral approach with a high emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. She uses that strong bond to provide the stability for lasting and significant change.
![Photo of Linda J Yancey, MS, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3eccc1da-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Looking for an emotionally safe place to explore your emotional/psychological need? Proving a safe place is one of my major goals . My years of experience/training in agencies, work with children, adolescents, adults, & seniors has uniquely prepared me for private practice. I counsel individuals, groups, adolescents, children, seniors, couples & families. My therapeutic approach is eclectic; emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered & Family Systems approaches. I work with all ages/diverse populations (including LGBTQ+). I specialize in trauma, mood, addiction disorders & issues related to HIV+/AIDS.
Looking for an emotionally safe place to explore your emotional/psychological need? Proving a safe place is one of my major goals . My years of experience/training in agencies, work with children, adolescents, adults, & seniors has uniquely prepared me for private practice. I counsel individuals, groups, adolescents, children, seniors, couples & families. My therapeutic approach is eclectic; emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered & Family Systems approaches. I work with all ages/diverse populations (including LGBTQ+). I specialize in trauma, mood, addiction disorders & issues related to HIV+/AIDS.
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Dr. Alves is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Florida. He graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology as a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. He has worked with various populations including those with addiction or substance abuse, grief issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, severe mental illnesses, the elderly and retirement issues, relationship issues, etc... He has worked in various settings including inpatient psychiatric hospital, partial hospitalization, crisis outreach services, community mental health, outpatient clinics, forensic hospitals, nursing homes and emergency rooms.
Dr. Alves is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Florida. He graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology as a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. He has worked with various populations including those with addiction or substance abuse, grief issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, severe mental illnesses, the elderly and retirement issues, relationship issues, etc... He has worked in various settings including inpatient psychiatric hospital, partial hospitalization, crisis outreach services, community mental health, outpatient clinics, forensic hospitals, nursing homes and emergency rooms.
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At Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida, we know that seeking mental health care is a vital choice that empowers you to prioritize your emotional well-being. Whether you're navigating daily stressors, coping with anxiety or depression, need help healing from trauma, or are simply seeking guidance to improve your overall mental well-being, our compassionate and experienced team is here to support you!
At Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida, we know that seeking mental health care is a vital choice that empowers you to prioritize your emotional well-being. Whether you're navigating daily stressors, coping with anxiety or depression, need help healing from trauma, or are simply seeking guidance to improve your overall mental well-being, our compassionate and experienced team is here to support you!
![Photo of Lucy Turek, PhD, LMHC, CRC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f45aafb1-bb85-4b55-997e-02fafb127edf/4/320x400.jpeg)
Imagine seeking balance amidst the chaos of a high-stakes career, managing personal and professional relationships while striving for physical and spiritual wellness. My ideal client is someone who craves accountability and support through major life transitions. Whether you're in military, finance, entertainment, or a high-energy profession like management or elite athletics, you're looking to enhance your relationships, reduce stress, and navigate life's complexities with grace. I specialize in guiding high-achievers—business owners, professionals, politicians, and international transplants—towards achieving their goals.
Imagine seeking balance amidst the chaos of a high-stakes career, managing personal and professional relationships while striving for physical and spiritual wellness. My ideal client is someone who craves accountability and support through major life transitions. Whether you're in military, finance, entertainment, or a high-energy profession like management or elite athletics, you're looking to enhance your relationships, reduce stress, and navigate life's complexities with grace. I specialize in guiding high-achievers—business owners, professionals, politicians, and international transplants—towards achieving their goals.
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Michalla Brianna Bohon
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seminole, FL 33776 (Online Only)
I'm Michalla Bohon (Age 36) and I'm so happy that you're here. The Healings Arts offers a journey of mind, body, and spirit. It provides a holistic and balanced approach where you can immerse yourself to discover the authentic core of your being, connect to your inner wisdom, and create the life you really want. I focus on the root, below the foundation, in order to help you rebuild the life of your dreams in a safe, nurturing, collaborative, and confidential space.
I'm Michalla Bohon (Age 36) and I'm so happy that you're here. The Healings Arts offers a journey of mind, body, and spirit. It provides a holistic and balanced approach where you can immerse yourself to discover the authentic core of your being, connect to your inner wisdom, and create the life you really want. I focus on the root, below the foundation, in order to help you rebuild the life of your dreams in a safe, nurturing, collaborative, and confidential space.
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If you care about all that clinical stuff………… My therapy approach, drawing from several theoretical orientations, is client-centered, Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), inner child healing, strength based on the belief that every individual is unique. My experience comes from bachelors degree in criminal justice and working with survivors of violence and finding housing for families. Later getting my master’s in mental health counseling to better serve those who experience trauma, childhood abuse and sexual violence. I believe we all deserve healing and leading a life we are free in.
If you care about all that clinical stuff………… My therapy approach, drawing from several theoretical orientations, is client-centered, Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), inner child healing, strength based on the belief that every individual is unique. My experience comes from bachelors degree in criminal justice and working with survivors of violence and finding housing for families. Later getting my master’s in mental health counseling to better serve those who experience trauma, childhood abuse and sexual violence. I believe we all deserve healing and leading a life we are free in.
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While trained in a variety of treatment modality, I tailor my counseling style to meet each individual client's preference and goals, and use evidence-based interventions to address the specific concerns that brings a client into counseling.
While trained in a variety of treatment modality, I tailor my counseling style to meet each individual client's preference and goals, and use evidence-based interventions to address the specific concerns that brings a client into counseling.
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In my practice, I specialize in working with teens, adults, and other professional clinicians who are seeking support and guidance to overcome life's challenges. Whether you're facing personal struggles, navigating difficult relationships, or dealing with traumatic experiences, I am here to help you find solutions and move forward in a positive direction. I believe in a collaborative approach, where you are the expert on your own experiences, and I am here to support you on your journey. Together, we will work towards achieving your goals and breaking free from any barriers holding you back.
In my practice, I specialize in working with teens, adults, and other professional clinicians who are seeking support and guidance to overcome life's challenges. Whether you're facing personal struggles, navigating difficult relationships, or dealing with traumatic experiences, I am here to help you find solutions and move forward in a positive direction. I believe in a collaborative approach, where you are the expert on your own experiences, and I am here to support you on your journey. Together, we will work towards achieving your goals and breaking free from any barriers holding you back.
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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.