Motivational Interviewing Therapists in South Pasadena, FL
While it is very difficult to ask for help, we all have times in our lives when we need to talk to someone. What I offer is a non-judgmental environment for all to work through their problems using talk therapy. Through self reflection and behavior modification I feel that we all can overcome our troubles.
While it is very difficult to ask for help, we all have times in our lives when we need to talk to someone. What I offer is a non-judgmental environment for all to work through their problems using talk therapy. Through self reflection and behavior modification I feel that we all can overcome our troubles.
Hi, my name is Vanessa San Millan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals and families to address a range of social and emotional issues. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, post-partum anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping others and believe that every person has the potential to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. I work with a wide range of individuals and families. I have experience with Self-esteem building, anxiety, depression, grief process, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and relationships.
Hi, my name is Vanessa San Millan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals and families to address a range of social and emotional issues. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, post-partum anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping others and believe that every person has the potential to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. I work with a wide range of individuals and families. I have experience with Self-esteem building, anxiety, depression, grief process, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and relationships.
Megan McIntyre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Pasadena, FL 33707
Are you having a lot of anxiety and intrusive thoughts? Are you struggling with boundaries in a relationship or having a difficult transition in life? If you are not equipped to overcome these thoughts or situations they will continue to weigh you down. You are not alone nor do you need to continue to suffer. I can help you to identify areas you want to work on and walk with you on your journey towards healing.
Are you having a lot of anxiety and intrusive thoughts? Are you struggling with boundaries in a relationship or having a difficult transition in life? If you are not equipped to overcome these thoughts or situations they will continue to weigh you down. You are not alone nor do you need to continue to suffer. I can help you to identify areas you want to work on and walk with you on your journey towards healing.
Eileen Dobrinski
LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Pasadena, FL 33707 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I like to help those that have experience trauma find ways to cope, move forward, and become empowered to have better outcomes. I also like to help families and children with a variety of issues such as anxiety, issues related to parenting, stress, and grief.
I like to help those that have experience trauma find ways to cope, move forward, and become empowered to have better outcomes. I also like to help families and children with a variety of issues such as anxiety, issues related to parenting, stress, and grief.
Whitney Shadowens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Pasadena, FL 33707
Not accepting new clients
I believe therapy is for everyone and can be helpful in many situations including a life transition; exploration of self, relationships, and behavioral patterns; or figuring out how to make desired changes in your life. I provide a warm, person-centered, and strengths-based approach tailored to your individual needs. My aim as a therapist is to provide you a safe, nonjudgmental space to develop personal insight, understand how your experiences have shaped you, and increase your coping skills while empowering you to live a healthier, happier life.
I believe therapy is for everyone and can be helpful in many situations including a life transition; exploration of self, relationships, and behavioral patterns; or figuring out how to make desired changes in your life. I provide a warm, person-centered, and strengths-based approach tailored to your individual needs. My aim as a therapist is to provide you a safe, nonjudgmental space to develop personal insight, understand how your experiences have shaped you, and increase your coping skills while empowering you to live a healthier, happier life.
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In addition, motivational interviewing is used to ensure the counselor-client relationship is based on the elements the client would like to address.
Do you find it difficult to ask for help? Asking for assistance doesn't equate to weakness, it's actually a strength! As an African American / Caribean counselor I am able to serve my community with relatable shared experiences. I pride myself on encouraging my clients to see and be the light that is already within them. I use an integrative approach in that each individual is unique and processes thoughts differently. Mindfulness-based CBT allows clients to find peace within themselves through grounding. This heightened awareness of self enables us to live in accordance with our values even in the face of opposition.
In addition, motivational interviewing is used to ensure the counselor-client relationship is based on the elements the client would like to address.
Do you find it difficult to ask for help? Asking for assistance doesn't equate to weakness, it's actually a strength! As an African American / Caribean counselor I am able to serve my community with relatable shared experiences. I pride myself on encouraging my clients to see and be the light that is already within them. I use an integrative approach in that each individual is unique and processes thoughts differently. Mindfulness-based CBT allows clients to find peace within themselves through grounding. This heightened awareness of self enables us to live in accordance with our values even in the face of opposition.
Michael Tyler Ramos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707 (Online Only)
I use a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, psychodynamic, relational, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and family systems therapy. I also incorporate somatic experiencing and fitness to enhance body awareness. My expertise lies in complex Trauma and identity-related Trauma, such as Racial/ ethnic, cultural, gender, and sexual orientation.
I use a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, psychodynamic, relational, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and family systems therapy. I also incorporate somatic experiencing and fitness to enhance body awareness. My expertise lies in complex Trauma and identity-related Trauma, such as Racial/ ethnic, cultural, gender, and sexual orientation.
I use different methods such as evidence based cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing methods, attachment based, Gottman method, and mindfulness based among other techniques to assist my clients to create insights.
My ideal client struggles with insecurities, fears, has low self- esteem, and difficulties to identify his or her strengths. He or she has fears, and anxieties, and create the worst possible case scenarios in his or her inner dialogue for situations that he or she finds threatening or challenging. Also my ideal client needs to identify strategies to better manage their time. My ideal client struggles with anxieties in his or her relationship, which could lead to codependency and anxious attachment patterns.
I use different methods such as evidence based cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing methods, attachment based, Gottman method, and mindfulness based among other techniques to assist my clients to create insights.
My ideal client struggles with insecurities, fears, has low self- esteem, and difficulties to identify his or her strengths. He or she has fears, and anxieties, and create the worst possible case scenarios in his or her inner dialogue for situations that he or she finds threatening or challenging. Also my ideal client needs to identify strategies to better manage their time. My ideal client struggles with anxieties in his or her relationship, which could lead to codependency and anxious attachment patterns.
Modalities used in her treatment may include play therapy, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, motivational interviewing, and reality therapy.
I am a passionate advocate for relationships, families and marriages. I work to provide trauma-informed services, high-quality solutions, and relationship mending. I also focus on social-emotional regulation concerns and addressing pressing issues to heal, support, and grow.
Modalities used in her treatment may include play therapy, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, motivational interviewing, and reality therapy.
I am a passionate advocate for relationships, families and marriages. I work to provide trauma-informed services, high-quality solutions, and relationship mending. I also focus on social-emotional regulation concerns and addressing pressing issues to heal, support, and grow.
Eleana Coll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is to create a positive, humanistic relationship and environment to help you process and resolve those difficulties and strive for balance in your life. My framework is Humanistic Therapy. I use Motivational Interviewing Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, and Trauma Narrative Therapy.
My therapeutic approach is to create a positive, humanistic relationship and environment to help you process and resolve those difficulties and strive for balance in your life. My framework is Humanistic Therapy. I use Motivational Interviewing Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, and Trauma Narrative Therapy.
I work with children, teens, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, social deficits, and executive functioning issues. My approach is personalized for each individual, utilizing cognitive-behavioral strategies, positive psychology, and motivational interviewing. I focus on helping children and adolescents manage their symptoms and adapt to both family and school settings. By building on their strengths, I aim to provide practical tools and skills they can apply in their everyday lives, promoting growth and resilience.
I work with children, teens, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, social deficits, and executive functioning issues. My approach is personalized for each individual, utilizing cognitive-behavioral strategies, positive psychology, and motivational interviewing. I focus on helping children and adolescents manage their symptoms and adapt to both family and school settings. By building on their strengths, I aim to provide practical tools and skills they can apply in their everyday lives, promoting growth and resilience.
Some of the modalities that I frequently utilize are: Solution- Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-education, Systems Theory, Emotion Focused Therapy, Behavioral Modification, Skills training and Motivational interviewing/coaching.
I have worked as a Mental Health Therapist for 30 years and I love my work as much today as the day I started. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Addictions Professional. I am honored to join people where they are at on their journey. I focus on positive goals for getting back on track or even transformation. As I realize the courage it takes to come to therapy, I focus on the patient/therapist relationship. There must first be an experience of safety and trust. Then, of course, the therapeutic work will follow. I utilize a warm, relaxed style with fierce reflection or gentle support as needed.
Some of the modalities that I frequently utilize are: Solution- Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-education, Systems Theory, Emotion Focused Therapy, Behavioral Modification, Skills training and Motivational interviewing/coaching.
I have worked as a Mental Health Therapist for 30 years and I love my work as much today as the day I started. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Addictions Professional. I am honored to join people where they are at on their journey. I focus on positive goals for getting back on track or even transformation. As I realize the courage it takes to come to therapy, I focus on the patient/therapist relationship. There must first be an experience of safety and trust. Then, of course, the therapeutic work will follow. I utilize a warm, relaxed style with fierce reflection or gentle support as needed.
Christina R Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707 (Online Only)
Life can be messy, and it does not come with a guidebook. Maybe it has been a struggle as long as you can remember, or perhaps there is a certain hurdle you hope to overcome. Having someone to work through problems and difficulties can be a great relief and aid along the journey. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy designed to meet your individual needs including Prolonged Exposure, EMDR, CBT, reminiscence, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
Life can be messy, and it does not come with a guidebook. Maybe it has been a struggle as long as you can remember, or perhaps there is a certain hurdle you hope to overcome. Having someone to work through problems and difficulties can be a great relief and aid along the journey. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy designed to meet your individual needs including Prolonged Exposure, EMDR, CBT, reminiscence, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
Logan Kaleta
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience providing psychological therapeutic services to very diverse populations with a variety of difficulties. I try to establish strong rapport, remain empathic and supportive, and constantly aim to help the individual not only meet their goals but also optimize their functioning and live a fulfilling life.
I have extensive experience providing psychological therapeutic services to very diverse populations with a variety of difficulties. I try to establish strong rapport, remain empathic and supportive, and constantly aim to help the individual not only meet their goals but also optimize their functioning and live a fulfilling life.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” Maya Angelou. I recognize that every individual's experience is unique, and I empathize deeply with the profound pain and struggle you are facing. Whether you've lost someone who meant the world to you or are coping with other traumatic experiences, it can feel like your world has been turned upside down. You might feel broken, worthless, angry, detached, or believe a different reality is impossible, but I believe in your capacity to heal and reach your fullest potential.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” Maya Angelou. I recognize that every individual's experience is unique, and I empathize deeply with the profound pain and struggle you are facing. Whether you've lost someone who meant the world to you or are coping with other traumatic experiences, it can feel like your world has been turned upside down. You might feel broken, worthless, angry, detached, or believe a different reality is impossible, but I believe in your capacity to heal and reach your fullest potential.
Chad Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706 (Online Only)
Does life feel downright overwhelming sometimes? Does your anxiety make it difficult to move forward? Maybe you’ve been dealing with several difficult things at the same time. Or maybe you’re trying hard to cope with your stress, but it’s been a challenge, and you’re struggling to take care of yourself. Life can be so complex, and it inherently comes with unexpected challenges. As an experienced therapist, I support clients struggling with relationship anxiety, social anxiety, and low self-worth, My goal is to help you feel empowered to make significant changes. You don’t have to handle these stressful circumstances alone.
Does life feel downright overwhelming sometimes? Does your anxiety make it difficult to move forward? Maybe you’ve been dealing with several difficult things at the same time. Or maybe you’re trying hard to cope with your stress, but it’s been a challenge, and you’re struggling to take care of yourself. Life can be so complex, and it inherently comes with unexpected challenges. As an experienced therapist, I support clients struggling with relationship anxiety, social anxiety, and low self-worth, My goal is to help you feel empowered to make significant changes. You don’t have to handle these stressful circumstances alone.
Kate Boucher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
Hi! I’m Kate Boucher, a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience specializing in supporting new moms, relationships, and families. I focus on helping new mothers navigate postpartum depression and anxiety, managing stress, and enhancing overall well-being. I also work with families to strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, maintain intimacy, and to promote healthy dynamics and smooth adjustments to new roles.
Hi! I’m Kate Boucher, a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience specializing in supporting new moms, relationships, and families. I focus on helping new mothers navigate postpartum depression and anxiety, managing stress, and enhancing overall well-being. I also work with families to strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, maintain intimacy, and to promote healthy dynamics and smooth adjustments to new roles.
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.
My ideal clients are middle-aged Hispanic females who are married and have children. They may struggle with disturbed sleep, excessive worry, feeling overwhelmed, lack of motivation, trouble concentrating, and feeling under-appreciated. They are experiencing difficulties "juggling" their roles at home, work, and parenting responsibilities. They have expressed a desire to feel "normal" and "efficient", and to be a "good mother, spouse and employee." The end goal would be a reduction of anxiety and depression symptoms, returning to a normal level of function, practicing self-care, and enhancing time management skills.
My ideal clients are middle-aged Hispanic females who are married and have children. They may struggle with disturbed sleep, excessive worry, feeling overwhelmed, lack of motivation, trouble concentrating, and feeling under-appreciated. They are experiencing difficulties "juggling" their roles at home, work, and parenting responsibilities. They have expressed a desire to feel "normal" and "efficient", and to be a "good mother, spouse and employee." The end goal would be a reduction of anxiety and depression symptoms, returning to a normal level of function, practicing self-care, and enhancing time management skills.
Wendy Laza
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MS, EdS, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
I am passionate about representation in mental health and pride myself on being a multiculturally competent therapist with a wide array of experiences working with diverse populations, which includes being an LGBTQA+ affirming counselor and working through challenges experienced within the Black and Hispanic communities.
I am passionate about representation in mental health and pride myself on being a multiculturally competent therapist with a wide array of experiences working with diverse populations, which includes being an LGBTQA+ affirming counselor and working through challenges experienced within the Black and Hispanic communities.
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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.