Motivational Interviewing Therapists in White Marsh, MD
Elisha Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
White Marsh, MD 21162 (Online Only)
I offer Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Are you in need of an understanding, non-judgmental, and attentive person who you can talk to that will be there to actively listen? Are you feeling sad and down because of how the world has changed as a result of the pandemic? Are you overwhelmed and anxious and need a little help overcoming your current life stressors ? Do you need someone who is unbiased that will help motivate you, and help you uncover your strengths and potential? If so, I am that person you are looking for.
I offer Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Are you in need of an understanding, non-judgmental, and attentive person who you can talk to that will be there to actively listen? Are you feeling sad and down because of how the world has changed as a result of the pandemic? Are you overwhelmed and anxious and need a little help overcoming your current life stressors ? Do you need someone who is unbiased that will help motivate you, and help you uncover your strengths and potential? If so, I am that person you are looking for.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from McDaniel College. My objective is to ensure each client’s treatment is individualized to their specific needs. I strive to create a welcoming environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered as we work together to reach your goals. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults living with depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, substance use dependency, and other trauma related disorders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from McDaniel College. My objective is to ensure each client’s treatment is individualized to their specific needs. I strive to create a welcoming environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered as we work together to reach your goals. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults living with depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, substance use dependency, and other trauma related disorders.
Nikki Lovelace
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
White Marsh, MD 21162 (Online Only)
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to search for a great therapist! Well look no further I am here. (smile) The process of therapy can be very rewarding for those who are ready to take that journey and do the "work" that is necessary to find fulfillment and freedom. I congratulate you on taking this first step and I am excited to accompany you on your journey of self-exploration and healing.
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to search for a great therapist! Well look no further I am here. (smile) The process of therapy can be very rewarding for those who are ready to take that journey and do the "work" that is necessary to find fulfillment and freedom. I congratulate you on taking this first step and I am excited to accompany you on your journey of self-exploration and healing.
Erric L Hetzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Marsh, MD 21162
I believe that everyone has within them the strength to face any challenge life brings. My duty as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is to help people understand their problem, find that internal strength, and develop the supports needed to take back control and find success in their lives. I have been working with children, adolescents, and adults Harford County, MD for over 11 years. I have an excellent reputation among my peers and clients for successfully providing compassionate and innovative services.
I believe that everyone has within them the strength to face any challenge life brings. My duty as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is to help people understand their problem, find that internal strength, and develop the supports needed to take back control and find success in their lives. I have been working with children, adolescents, and adults Harford County, MD for over 11 years. I have an excellent reputation among my peers and clients for successfully providing compassionate and innovative services.
I believe counseling should focus on supporting the client in building a life worth living. Only you know what life "fits" you best, but it is helpful to have someone along for that journey, to point out lessons along the way! My goal is to help you identify what in your life keeps you stuck, what roles and values fulfill you, and to minimize the former while maximizing the latter. What kind of life "fits" you? Let's find out! "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases." -Carl Jung. www.invisiblethreadcounseling.com
I believe counseling should focus on supporting the client in building a life worth living. Only you know what life "fits" you best, but it is helpful to have someone along for that journey, to point out lessons along the way! My goal is to help you identify what in your life keeps you stuck, what roles and values fulfill you, and to minimize the former while maximizing the latter. What kind of life "fits" you? Let's find out! "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases." -Carl Jung. www.invisiblethreadcounseling.com
Meagan Whitfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Marsh, MD 21162
You have always mattered. Do the joys of life offer reinforcement of your wonderful purpose, while the trials of life may have left you in doubt.? Through therapy, you can learn to embrace your strengths and heal unspoken wounds. A part of who we are is a result of our previous experiences. My experiences impress the necessity of meeting people wherever he/she/they/it may stand. Inclusion and diversity informs my clinical perspective not the reverse. Together we’ll begin to implement culturally appropriate interventions to help you achieve wellness!
You have always mattered. Do the joys of life offer reinforcement of your wonderful purpose, while the trials of life may have left you in doubt.? Through therapy, you can learn to embrace your strengths and heal unspoken wounds. A part of who we are is a result of our previous experiences. My experiences impress the necessity of meeting people wherever he/she/they/it may stand. Inclusion and diversity informs my clinical perspective not the reverse. Together we’ll begin to implement culturally appropriate interventions to help you achieve wellness!
Erika has the desire to treat her clients from a holistic lens as she believes treating the client as a whole is important. She believes that the mind-body connection is a powerful one and believes in utilizing techniques that support that connection. She wants her clients to feel understood, seen and heard. Believes that being herself with her clients will allow them room to feel safe to be themselves as well. She works from an empathetic and non judgmental point of view. Erika's goal is to make her clients comfortable enough to open up about anything they may be dealing with and to help them understand themselves on a deeper level
Erika has the desire to treat her clients from a holistic lens as she believes treating the client as a whole is important. She believes that the mind-body connection is a powerful one and believes in utilizing techniques that support that connection. She wants her clients to feel understood, seen and heard. Believes that being herself with her clients will allow them room to feel safe to be themselves as well. She works from an empathetic and non judgmental point of view. Erika's goal is to make her clients comfortable enough to open up about anything they may be dealing with and to help them understand themselves on a deeper level
Relief with Rissa, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTS-II, TF-CBT , BSP
Verified Verified
White Marsh, MD 21162
Welcome, my name is Mirissa Jackson, LCSW-C. I am the owner of the group practice, Relief with Rissa, LLC. Relief with Rissa, LLC believes in curating a safe online environment for African American women and men who have been faced with difficulties, challenges, and traumatic events that has forced them to function from a place of survival. Relief with Rissa, LLC brings a renewed perspective on how traumatic events may be contributing to current symptoms such as: depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood changes, difficulty managing or expressing emotions, self-esteem struggles, and/or ongoing problems in your relationships.
Welcome, my name is Mirissa Jackson, LCSW-C. I am the owner of the group practice, Relief with Rissa, LLC. Relief with Rissa, LLC believes in curating a safe online environment for African American women and men who have been faced with difficulties, challenges, and traumatic events that has forced them to function from a place of survival. Relief with Rissa, LLC brings a renewed perspective on how traumatic events may be contributing to current symptoms such as: depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood changes, difficulty managing or expressing emotions, self-esteem struggles, and/or ongoing problems in your relationships.
My approach to therapy emphasizes insight, healing, and empowerment to help individuals reach their highest potential and lead more gratifying lives. Through an alliance of trust and collaboration, we will work together to disentangle confusing thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to re-discover your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you and your relationships. My work focuses on facilitating change, transformation, and personal growth in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. I believe that we each have the innate capacity to heal and reach our true potential.
My approach to therapy emphasizes insight, healing, and empowerment to help individuals reach their highest potential and lead more gratifying lives. Through an alliance of trust and collaboration, we will work together to disentangle confusing thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to re-discover your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you and your relationships. My work focuses on facilitating change, transformation, and personal growth in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. I believe that we each have the innate capacity to heal and reach our true potential.
Bernadette Pruitt
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Marsh, MD 21162
Bernadette Pruitt, LCPC, provides an empathetic and liberating environment to facilitate growth. She believes that her attentive and open approach is pivotal in developing a genuine connection in therapy. Bernadette creates an open space for identifying concerns, setting and evaluating goals, and discovering solutions. A few of Bernadette’s goals are to assist clients in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves, resolving relational discord, accepting difficult changes, and navigating the world with a healthier outlook. Bernadette is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Masters of Education in Counseling Psychology
Bernadette Pruitt, LCPC, provides an empathetic and liberating environment to facilitate growth. She believes that her attentive and open approach is pivotal in developing a genuine connection in therapy. Bernadette creates an open space for identifying concerns, setting and evaluating goals, and discovering solutions. A few of Bernadette’s goals are to assist clients in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves, resolving relational discord, accepting difficult changes, and navigating the world with a healthier outlook. Bernadette is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Masters of Education in Counseling Psychology
Evolving Me Therapeutic Services-ShaNay Dulic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Marsh, MD 21162
When life knocks you down, our three natural responses are to fight, flight or freeze. The question is, which response do you resonate most with? Do you become overwhelmed with life and freeze, do you shut down and run away from situations or do you fight for the life that you want? Life has a tendancy to put us in a choke hold, but we have to move forward and I would love to teach you how to put your best foot forward and become the best version of yourself. I believe we are ever evolving people so, who you were yesterday isn’t who you are going to be tomorrow but who you can become has endless possibilities.
When life knocks you down, our three natural responses are to fight, flight or freeze. The question is, which response do you resonate most with? Do you become overwhelmed with life and freeze, do you shut down and run away from situations or do you fight for the life that you want? Life has a tendancy to put us in a choke hold, but we have to move forward and I would love to teach you how to put your best foot forward and become the best version of yourself. I believe we are ever evolving people so, who you were yesterday isn’t who you are going to be tomorrow but who you can become has endless possibilities.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Nottingham, MD 21236 (Online Only)
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Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LACMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Perry Hall, MD 21128
Struggling to swim neck deep in all aspects of our life including work/life balance, family issues, relationships, past trauma, low self-esteem, etc. leading us to develop a strong need for control. Now we are irritable, angry, sad. "If I do it, I can feel safe. If I think ahead w/plan A/B/C then we good. We strive to be perfect, feel validated, needing love. We cannot have full control of our lives, but, w/attention to the mind, body & soul, we can create a new safe zone. Utilizing healthy coping skills which can include journaling, mediation, yoga, mindfulness, exercise which helps us in creating internal peace within ourselves.
Struggling to swim neck deep in all aspects of our life including work/life balance, family issues, relationships, past trauma, low self-esteem, etc. leading us to develop a strong need for control. Now we are irritable, angry, sad. "If I do it, I can feel safe. If I think ahead w/plan A/B/C then we good. We strive to be perfect, feel validated, needing love. We cannot have full control of our lives, but, w/attention to the mind, body & soul, we can create a new safe zone. Utilizing healthy coping skills which can include journaling, mediation, yoga, mindfulness, exercise which helps us in creating internal peace within ourselves.
Leah Childers
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Perry Hall, MD 21128 (Online Only)
Hi there! I am passionate about working with adults in all of the various stages of their lives. I have an eclectic group of specialities, but I find I work the most with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, life transitions (becoming a parent, divorce, turning a certain age, change in careers, etc), depression, post- pandemic stress/anxiety/trauma, self-esteem concerns, overwhelming stress, and much more.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Perry Hall, MD 21128 (Online Only)
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CGP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Perry Hall, MD 21128
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Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Perry Hall, MD 21128
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Empathetic Connections
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Perry Hall, MD 21128 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients for telehealth! Empathetic Connections is committed to providing quality mental health services to children (ages 11+) and adults who are navigating life’s challenges. Our goal is to help clients develop healthy coping strategies and empower them to overcome difficult situations. We provide an authentic experience that challenges clients to push past feeling “stuck” and learn to let go of things they cannot change. We believe it is important to build relationships with clients to identify their strengths, weaknesses, interests, and motivations in order to determine the most effective treatment.
Currently accepting new clients for telehealth! Empathetic Connections is committed to providing quality mental health services to children (ages 11+) and adults who are navigating life’s challenges. Our goal is to help clients develop healthy coping strategies and empower them to overcome difficult situations. We provide an authentic experience that challenges clients to push past feeling “stuck” and learn to let go of things they cannot change. We believe it is important to build relationships with clients to identify their strengths, weaknesses, interests, and motivations in order to determine the most effective treatment.
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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.