Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Gwynn Oak, MD
Kasie Frazer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 (Online Only)
Hello. My name is Kasie Frazer and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my bachelors degree from the University of California Los Angeles with a major in American Literature and I obtained my Master's in Social Work degree from the University of Michigan. Go Blue! I have the great privilege of being licensed to practice in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland and Michigan. I come to the Sondermind platform with 19 years of professional work experience including helping clients with LGBTQ+ related issues, coping with grief/loss, depression & anxiety. I also enjoy helping clients with executive.
Hello. My name is Kasie Frazer and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my bachelors degree from the University of California Los Angeles with a major in American Literature and I obtained my Master's in Social Work degree from the University of Michigan. Go Blue! I have the great privilege of being licensed to practice in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland and Michigan. I come to the Sondermind platform with 19 years of professional work experience including helping clients with LGBTQ+ related issues, coping with grief/loss, depression & anxiety. I also enjoy helping clients with executive.
Carmen Pendleton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 (Online Only)
I am a straightforward, honest and solution oriented therapist. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety related issues. My approach is eclectic but majority person centered.
I am a straightforward, honest and solution oriented therapist. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety related issues. My approach is eclectic but majority person centered.
Sometimes in life you encounter problems that overwhelm your ability to cope. The experience can leave you feeling desperate, lonely, and stressed out. I provide a caring and non-judgmental place for you to talk about what is troubling you. I will help you identify the problem, explore solutions, and implement a change plan. I can't promise a perfect life, but I can engage you in a collaborative work alliance where you will have the opportunity to tap into your own power source, identify personal strengths and environmental resources, and identify and implement a plan to not only cope but also to thrive.
Sometimes in life you encounter problems that overwhelm your ability to cope. The experience can leave you feeling desperate, lonely, and stressed out. I provide a caring and non-judgmental place for you to talk about what is troubling you. I will help you identify the problem, explore solutions, and implement a change plan. I can't promise a perfect life, but I can engage you in a collaborative work alliance where you will have the opportunity to tap into your own power source, identify personal strengths and environmental resources, and identify and implement a plan to not only cope but also to thrive.
Jessica Mercier
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 (Online Only)
Are you seeking therapy for the first time or looking for a fresh start with counseling? You may be dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, trauma, or other mental health challenges. You want to feel empowered, discover your purpose, and find a sense of belonging and love. Your goal is to find a therapist who listens, understands, and guides you through your journey towards healing and personal growth.
Are you seeking therapy for the first time or looking for a fresh start with counseling? You may be dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, trauma, or other mental health challenges. You want to feel empowered, discover your purpose, and find a sense of belonging and love. Your goal is to find a therapist who listens, understands, and guides you through your journey towards healing and personal growth.
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Lauren Mirkin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21215 (Online Only)
In addition to extensive education in working with eating disorders, I have had significant training in mindfulness, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, self-hypnosis, and personality type.
Are you feeling stuck, down, depressed, unmotivated, unfocused? Are you trapped in overwhelming emotions or unhelpful thinking? Are your relationships causing you distress? I am here to help you on your journey to greater inner harmony, balance, joy, and aliveness. I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds great fulfillment in helping my clients overcome their emotional hurdles and enabling them to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I am here to help you discover your strengths and see the sunny side of life more often.
In addition to extensive education in working with eating disorders, I have had significant training in mindfulness, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, self-hypnosis, and personality type.
Are you feeling stuck, down, depressed, unmotivated, unfocused? Are you trapped in overwhelming emotions or unhelpful thinking? Are your relationships causing you distress? I am here to help you on your journey to greater inner harmony, balance, joy, and aliveness. I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds great fulfillment in helping my clients overcome their emotional hurdles and enabling them to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I am here to help you discover your strengths and see the sunny side of life more often.
I am a licensed psychotherapist, wellness consultant, and author. I have a master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland and a clinical license to treat clients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness, and Solution Focus Therapy to help clients heal and to help them balance their life so that they can reach their fullest potential. I specialized in transforming clients to achieve their mental health goals.
I am a licensed psychotherapist, wellness consultant, and author. I have a master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland and a clinical license to treat clients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness, and Solution Focus Therapy to help clients heal and to help them balance their life so that they can reach their fullest potential. I specialized in transforming clients to achieve their mental health goals.
My work often draws from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Motivational Interviewing, empowerment theory, and restorative justice practices, rooted in the powerful work of global indigenous communities, with gratitude.
I am so glad you are here. Seeking help is a hopeful, important step in acknowledging that something is causing you pain or getting in the way of you living your most authentic and fulfilling life. Our relationship is built on my trust that you have the ability to heal from life’s challenges, even when you may feel confused, angry, deeply sad, worried, bereaved, or overwhelmed. I believe you are the expert on you, and I will partner with you to help you uncover the tools you already possess to: help you explore ways to cope with stressors; and help you discover new ways to nurture and care for yourself and your loved ones.
My work often draws from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Motivational Interviewing, empowerment theory, and restorative justice practices, rooted in the powerful work of global indigenous communities, with gratitude.
I am so glad you are here. Seeking help is a hopeful, important step in acknowledging that something is causing you pain or getting in the way of you living your most authentic and fulfilling life. Our relationship is built on my trust that you have the ability to heal from life’s challenges, even when you may feel confused, angry, deeply sad, worried, bereaved, or overwhelmed. I believe you are the expert on you, and I will partner with you to help you uncover the tools you already possess to: help you explore ways to cope with stressors; and help you discover new ways to nurture and care for yourself and your loved ones.
Jeanette Debra Watkins
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
I will help you heal past hurts to move towards your current life's goals and becoming your best self. I provide a safe, restorative place to work on establishing healthy relationships and boundaries thereby allowing you to heal from depression, anxiety, grief and loss ( no matter how long it's been), divorce and separation. If you desire, we will explore spiritual struggles and provide you an open space for holistic healing. I operate from a strengths perspective and utilize psychological and spiritual interventions including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person Centered Therapy. I also offer Mindfulness Training focused on calm and peace.
I will help you heal past hurts to move towards your current life's goals and becoming your best self. I provide a safe, restorative place to work on establishing healthy relationships and boundaries thereby allowing you to heal from depression, anxiety, grief and loss ( no matter how long it's been), divorce and separation. If you desire, we will explore spiritual struggles and provide you an open space for holistic healing. I operate from a strengths perspective and utilize psychological and spiritual interventions including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person Centered Therapy. I also offer Mindfulness Training focused on calm and peace.
Zahanara Aktar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21207 (Online Only)
I utilize different therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, strengths-based approach, trauma Informed therapy, and person-centered therapy.
I am of South Asian descent and open to clients of all backgrounds. However, I know there is a great need for therapy in South Asian communities. I grew up witnessing how harmful stigma can be surrounding mental health. I am an avid believer that everyone is entitled to therapy. We can work together in your journey of healing! You do not have to suffer alone nor feel shameful about it. I strive to create a space that is warm and inviting.
I utilize different therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, strengths-based approach, trauma Informed therapy, and person-centered therapy.
I am of South Asian descent and open to clients of all backgrounds. However, I know there is a great need for therapy in South Asian communities. I grew up witnessing how harmful stigma can be surrounding mental health. I am an avid believer that everyone is entitled to therapy. We can work together in your journey of healing! You do not have to suffer alone nor feel shameful about it. I strive to create a space that is warm and inviting.
Devora (Deborah) Stern
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21215
I use various theoretical approaches, including Gestalt, CBT, experiential therapy, motivational interviewing and others.
I work with teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, school avoidance, self-harm behaviors and OCD. If you like the idea of speaking freely about your thoughts and feelings without being judged, if you like feeling completely accepted for who you are, without having to change anything about yourself, then you’ve come to the right place. Therapy is an opportunity to meet with someone who will accept and support you unconditionally. It’s a space where you can actually learn to stop judging yourself and to let go of thought patterns and beliefs that have been holding you back from experiencing inner peace.
I use various theoretical approaches, including Gestalt, CBT, experiential therapy, motivational interviewing and others.
I work with teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, school avoidance, self-harm behaviors and OCD. If you like the idea of speaking freely about your thoughts and feelings without being judged, if you like feeling completely accepted for who you are, without having to change anything about yourself, then you’ve come to the right place. Therapy is an opportunity to meet with someone who will accept and support you unconditionally. It’s a space where you can actually learn to stop judging yourself and to let go of thought patterns and beliefs that have been holding you back from experiencing inner peace.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or ADHD? Have you experienced substance use, marriage conflict, or difficult relationships in your family? Do you need help processing trauma? It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help – and I respect that courage. Together, we will work to discover your strengths, and I can help you leverage those strengths to build coping skills that will help you in everyday life. We will tailor therapy to your needs and goals, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and your own experiences. If you exper
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or ADHD? Have you experienced substance use, marriage conflict, or difficult relationships in your family? Do you need help processing trauma? It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help – and I respect that courage. Together, we will work to discover your strengths, and I can help you leverage those strengths to build coping skills that will help you in everyday life. We will tailor therapy to your needs and goals, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and your own experiences. If you exper
Thrive & Shine Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, CCATP, CTMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21215 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Some of those techniques include Cognitive-Behavioral, Teaching Coping Skills, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based models.
PARTNER/SPOUSE support group starting in January 2023! Two sections offered: Tues at 12pm and Fri at 9:30am. My belief for therapy is that everyone has a life in mind, a way they want to be, a way they want to live. Sometimes there are barriers or difficulties along the journey to becoming our ideal self. I want to work with you as you navigate these struggles. My goal is to create a safe place for you to be open, explore yourself, learn, grow and, most importantly, heal. I use a variety of techniques that will help guide our work together.
Some of those techniques include Cognitive-Behavioral, Teaching Coping Skills, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based models.
PARTNER/SPOUSE support group starting in January 2023! Two sections offered: Tues at 12pm and Fri at 9:30am. My belief for therapy is that everyone has a life in mind, a way they want to be, a way they want to live. Sometimes there are barriers or difficulties along the journey to becoming our ideal self. I want to work with you as you navigate these struggles. My goal is to create a safe place for you to be open, explore yourself, learn, grow and, most importantly, heal. I use a variety of techniques that will help guide our work together.
If you haven't been feeling like yourself and you believe you could be enjoying your life more, I'm here to help. Mental health challenges, relationship difficulties, past traumatic experiences, and life transitions can impact your well-being significantly, especially if you don't believe that you can navigate these difficulties. We can work together to discover what will help you thrive in your life and cope with challenges that come your way.
If you haven't been feeling like yourself and you believe you could be enjoying your life more, I'm here to help. Mental health challenges, relationship difficulties, past traumatic experiences, and life transitions can impact your well-being significantly, especially if you don't believe that you can navigate these difficulties. We can work together to discover what will help you thrive in your life and cope with challenges that come your way.
As a clinician, I have experience working with a wide variety of clients, primarily those facing anxiety disorders, depression, body dysmorphia, self-esteem issues, and trauma-related disorders. I'm passionate about helping clients process past experiences, build a stronger sense of self, and create a new route to contentment and peace.
As a clinician, I have experience working with a wide variety of clients, primarily those facing anxiety disorders, depression, body dysmorphia, self-esteem issues, and trauma-related disorders. I'm passionate about helping clients process past experiences, build a stronger sense of self, and create a new route to contentment and peace.
Antoinette Thomas LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC-S, LPC, MAC, RPS, CTMH I
Verified Verified
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
I am a board-approved Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor that offers a safe therapeutic environment for all served. I am licensed in the states of Georgia and Maryland. I provide mental health and addiction counseling services to geriatric, adults, adolescents, and children. These services include counseling to learn, accommodate, and overcome issues that negatively affect one's life and overall wellness for a greater quality of life.
I am a board-approved Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor that offers a safe therapeutic environment for all served. I am licensed in the states of Georgia and Maryland. I provide mental health and addiction counseling services to geriatric, adults, adolescents, and children. These services include counseling to learn, accommodate, and overcome issues that negatively affect one's life and overall wellness for a greater quality of life.
Hello. I am a clinical social worker in Maryland. I have almost 20 years of experience in assisting clients in working through life stressors that can cause anxiety, depression and overall discontent with their situation. I am very personable and trustworthy, taking time to build rapport with my clients so they feel they can share even the most upsetting or embarrassing details of the situation with me. I take a nonjudgmental, reflective approach, meaning, I let the client guide our process determining which issues to address at what time.
Hello. I am a clinical social worker in Maryland. I have almost 20 years of experience in assisting clients in working through life stressors that can cause anxiety, depression and overall discontent with their situation. I am very personable and trustworthy, taking time to build rapport with my clients so they feel they can share even the most upsetting or embarrassing details of the situation with me. I take a nonjudgmental, reflective approach, meaning, I let the client guide our process determining which issues to address at what time.
Candice Richardson Dickens
Counselor, LCPC-S, LCADC, NCC, MA, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Are you tired of your past traumas getting in the way of experiencing joy, long lasting intimacy, stability and happiness? If so, I want you to know that healing is possible. and you deserve to have the life that you want. I am a trauma specialist, and I am trained in helping clients heal from past abuse, hurt, and acts of violence. Restoration, liberation from trauma, and peace are the goals for my ideal client.
Are you tired of your past traumas getting in the way of experiencing joy, long lasting intimacy, stability and happiness? If so, I want you to know that healing is possible. and you deserve to have the life that you want. I am a trauma specialist, and I am trained in helping clients heal from past abuse, hurt, and acts of violence. Restoration, liberation from trauma, and peace are the goals for my ideal client.
Gale Dollard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCTP, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21244 (Online Only)
I am an experienced Maryland licensed therapist. I have many years working with adults in various stages of life. The people I have helped were living with severe trauma, grief, addiction, divorce, career indecisions, relationship, life adjustment, body image and family problems. When left unresolved, these issues can lead to depression, anxiety, panic and generalized sadness or uneasiness. However, there is help. You don't need to live in that uncomfortable and painful state.
I am an experienced Maryland licensed therapist. I have many years working with adults in various stages of life. The people I have helped were living with severe trauma, grief, addiction, divorce, career indecisions, relationship, life adjustment, body image and family problems. When left unresolved, these issues can lead to depression, anxiety, panic and generalized sadness or uneasiness. However, there is help. You don't need to live in that uncomfortable and painful state.
Sharon graduated from South Carolina State University and Howard University. My field of concentration was mental health. Sharon have experience providing therapy in an out-patient and in-patient hospital setting, domestic violence shelters, child welfare, schools, and telehealth. She is committed to providing a safe, inviting environment for adolescents, women, men, families, veterans, and couples to express their feelings and to find optimal solutions to help reduce their stress/anxiety and to improve on their behavior. Sharon also encourages each individual to identify and use coping strategies and to use problem solving skills.
Sharon graduated from South Carolina State University and Howard University. My field of concentration was mental health. Sharon have experience providing therapy in an out-patient and in-patient hospital setting, domestic violence shelters, child welfare, schools, and telehealth. She is committed to providing a safe, inviting environment for adolescents, women, men, families, veterans, and couples to express their feelings and to find optimal solutions to help reduce their stress/anxiety and to improve on their behavior. Sharon also encourages each individual to identify and use coping strategies and to use problem solving skills.
My Empowering Impact
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21215
Life can get the best of anyone, at anytime, and in those times support is necessary. Looking for the bright side in dark situations can be difficult, however, learning to manage helps to create resilience. From Faith Based/ Christian Counseling, Children & Families, Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Spirituality, Gerontology, Couples/Marital Counseling, to Spanish Speaking Psychotherapy - My Empowering Impact’s Diverse Therapist are here to help you. Call Us, Email Us or Visit Us online to Schedule Your Appointment TODAY ! Your Mental Health is Your Wealth !!!!!
Life can get the best of anyone, at anytime, and in those times support is necessary. Looking for the bright side in dark situations can be difficult, however, learning to manage helps to create resilience. From Faith Based/ Christian Counseling, Children & Families, Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Spirituality, Gerontology, Couples/Marital Counseling, to Spanish Speaking Psychotherapy - My Empowering Impact’s Diverse Therapist are here to help you. Call Us, Email Us or Visit Us online to Schedule Your Appointment TODAY ! Your Mental Health is Your Wealth !!!!!
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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.