Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Auburn Hills, MI
Sharmayne L Brown
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (Online Only)
My foundation is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), complemented by motivational interviewing and diverse theoretical approaches, tailored to individual client needs.
I am proficient in applying a diverse range of theoretical approaches in individual, group, and family psychotherapy. My extensive experience extends to working with clients diagnosed with various mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, antisocial disorder, substance abuse, PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. My training encompasses working with individuals, couples, and families, and my passion lies in guiding individuals toward positive mental health outcomes.
My foundation is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), complemented by motivational interviewing and diverse theoretical approaches, tailored to individual client needs.
I am proficient in applying a diverse range of theoretical approaches in individual, group, and family psychotherapy. My extensive experience extends to working with clients diagnosed with various mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, antisocial disorder, substance abuse, PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. My training encompasses working with individuals, couples, and families, and my passion lies in guiding individuals toward positive mental health outcomes.
Karen Shackelford: Mountain Vista Counseling
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Thinking about therapy? Clients tell me that they wish they had come to therapy years ago and that it is the best thing they ever did for themselves. Maybe you have had experiences that have negatively affected your emotional & mental health; Maybe you aren't sure what to do about a situation or maybe you feel stuck. I will help you find & get rid of those things that are in the way of you getting the life you want. Everyone at some point can use the help of therapy! Most people would say that I am a compassionate, creative, respectfully honest, & caring therapist. I will work hard to understand you & help you accomplish your goals.
Thinking about therapy? Clients tell me that they wish they had come to therapy years ago and that it is the best thing they ever did for themselves. Maybe you have had experiences that have negatively affected your emotional & mental health; Maybe you aren't sure what to do about a situation or maybe you feel stuck. I will help you find & get rid of those things that are in the way of you getting the life you want. Everyone at some point can use the help of therapy! Most people would say that I am a compassionate, creative, respectfully honest, & caring therapist. I will work hard to understand you & help you accomplish your goals.
Michael Joy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
What do you look for in a potential therapist? Someone who’s trustworthy? Someone who meets their client’s needs? Someone who you can get along with? Then look no further.
What do you look for in a potential therapist? Someone who’s trustworthy? Someone who meets their client’s needs? Someone who you can get along with? Then look no further.
Laurie Kee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (Online Only)
It’s been a while since you’ve felt like you. It’s like a tornado that has ripped through your life and you don’t know where to start to pick up the pieces. You have to keep going because people count on you but you’re feeling overwhelmed. There are good days and bad and yet you see this cycle that you want to end. You want to feel on top of things again and regain that sense that you can live fully and have joy. Many people face difficulties and hardships in life such as divorce, transitions, career concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, or relationship issues. We can work together to process and overcome these difficulties.
It’s been a while since you’ve felt like you. It’s like a tornado that has ripped through your life and you don’t know where to start to pick up the pieces. You have to keep going because people count on you but you’re feeling overwhelmed. There are good days and bad and yet you see this cycle that you want to end. You want to feel on top of things again and regain that sense that you can live fully and have joy. Many people face difficulties and hardships in life such as divorce, transitions, career concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, or relationship issues. We can work together to process and overcome these difficulties.
Nikki Hinojosa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PLLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, sad, or anxious. Fatigue, irritability, low self-esteem, or difficulty communicating sometimes impact your relationships with other people. You are hoping to manage your stress better, be happier, and feel more at peace with life. You are looking for someone who can support you in being the best version of yourself.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, sad, or anxious. Fatigue, irritability, low self-esteem, or difficulty communicating sometimes impact your relationships with other people. You are hoping to manage your stress better, be happier, and feel more at peace with life. You are looking for someone who can support you in being the best version of yourself.
Saba Yaso
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Saba's passion as professional counselor is to empower diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, relationships, education, and career goals. I am educated, trained, and skilled to help the clients who share their issues and concerns with me and willing to walk beside them in their life journey in tough times and rejoice with them in their joyful times. I believe that soul healing is real from a personal experience and that the counselor's compassion, care and high empathy is therapeutic.
Saba's passion as professional counselor is to empower diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, relationships, education, and career goals. I am educated, trained, and skilled to help the clients who share their issues and concerns with me and willing to walk beside them in their life journey in tough times and rejoice with them in their joyful times. I believe that soul healing is real from a personal experience and that the counselor's compassion, care and high empathy is therapeutic.
Anti'Shay Thurman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (Online Only)
Having relationship troubles? Arguing with your partner or family? Feeling lost? Anxious? Unheard or misunderstood? Sometimes you need a little support. I'm here to provide that support, as you do intentional work.
Having relationship troubles? Arguing with your partner or family? Feeling lost? Anxious? Unheard or misunderstood? Sometimes you need a little support. I'm here to provide that support, as you do intentional work.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
Hyatt Almarsoumi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (Online Only)
Immediate openings! Sometimes we get caught up in the messiness of life and forget to enjoy it. I get it, life can be stressful! All of our feelings are normal but sometimes we feel them more intense and they might even make our day to day lives extra challenging (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress... sound familiar?) You are deserving of a life they enjoy living and I am here to help them get back to their best, authentic self.
Immediate openings! Sometimes we get caught up in the messiness of life and forget to enjoy it. I get it, life can be stressful! All of our feelings are normal but sometimes we feel them more intense and they might even make our day to day lives extra challenging (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress... sound familiar?) You are deserving of a life they enjoy living and I am here to help them get back to their best, authentic self.
I often work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them achieve their personal goals. Many issues addressed in therapy include managing and reducing Depression, Bi-polar and Mood disorders and their symptomology. Anxiety disorders; OCD, Panic disorders, Phobias. Identifying triggers and strategies to help the individual lessen symptomology and increase coping skills are essential. I also assist individuals coping with ADHD, self esteem issues, learning healthy life skills, utilizing effective problem solving skills, and developing relaxation skills. I also work with induvials coping with situational events, and loss.
I often work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them achieve their personal goals. Many issues addressed in therapy include managing and reducing Depression, Bi-polar and Mood disorders and their symptomology. Anxiety disorders; OCD, Panic disorders, Phobias. Identifying triggers and strategies to help the individual lessen symptomology and increase coping skills are essential. I also assist individuals coping with ADHD, self esteem issues, learning healthy life skills, utilizing effective problem solving skills, and developing relaxation skills. I also work with induvials coping with situational events, and loss.
Hello, I'm Jamie. My approach to counseling is that every person has the "power" to redirect their lives that will lead to living a fulfilled happy life. I am completely committed and driven to help you discover inspiration, empowerment and clarity to start working towards eliminating symptoms. I help clients tap in their own capabilities to become resilient when faced with feelings and thoughts that keep us down the same "old" path. I believe if we work together, you will discover again that you are courageous, capable, and amazing. It's time to take that step towards a "new you".
Hello, I'm Jamie. My approach to counseling is that every person has the "power" to redirect their lives that will lead to living a fulfilled happy life. I am completely committed and driven to help you discover inspiration, empowerment and clarity to start working towards eliminating symptoms. I help clients tap in their own capabilities to become resilient when faced with feelings and thoughts that keep us down the same "old" path. I believe if we work together, you will discover again that you are courageous, capable, and amazing. It's time to take that step towards a "new you".
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Kelly Sawyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Life brings about all ranges of human emotion and reaction. As we are all individuals, we have different perspectives on the challenges that tend to suddenly appear at our doorstep. It is a powerful realization to recognize when those experiences become too overwhelming to manage alone. Through a variety of psychodynamic, humanistic and behavioral theories, I work to use an integrative approach to therapeutic intervention in order to fit the treatment to the individual.
Life brings about all ranges of human emotion and reaction. As we are all individuals, we have different perspectives on the challenges that tend to suddenly appear at our doorstep. It is a powerful realization to recognize when those experiences become too overwhelming to manage alone. Through a variety of psychodynamic, humanistic and behavioral theories, I work to use an integrative approach to therapeutic intervention in order to fit the treatment to the individual.
My specialty lies in trauma and complicated grief and loss. We all need a safe place to talk and express our emotions...knowing that the person listening understands the impact of YOUR loss/trauma on YOUR life. Many times we learn through our tragedies...but ALWAYS it changes who we are and our perspective. By talking out the new emotional/perspective changes, at times forced upon you, we can defuse the shame, the fear, and the doubts; helping you move forward from tragedy. The fact is you CAN move forward, through and past tragedy.
My specialty lies in trauma and complicated grief and loss. We all need a safe place to talk and express our emotions...knowing that the person listening understands the impact of YOUR loss/trauma on YOUR life. Many times we learn through our tragedies...but ALWAYS it changes who we are and our perspective. By talking out the new emotional/perspective changes, at times forced upon you, we can defuse the shame, the fear, and the doubts; helping you move forward from tragedy. The fact is you CAN move forward, through and past tragedy.
Annette M Shimkus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Waitlist for new clients
Many people I have spoken to indicate that they do want an interactive relationship with their therapist based on trust, support and caring which are dynamics that are important for me to be able to provide to you in this process. Your view of your concerns and what you see as potential solutions are important as well. This is a team effort in helping you to move forward and live a fulfilled life. The 38 years that I have worked in this field has been a challenging and growth filled time and I continue to enjoy the process of helping others find their greatest potential.
Many people I have spoken to indicate that they do want an interactive relationship with their therapist based on trust, support and caring which are dynamics that are important for me to be able to provide to you in this process. Your view of your concerns and what you see as potential solutions are important as well. This is a team effort in helping you to move forward and live a fulfilled life. The 38 years that I have worked in this field has been a challenging and growth filled time and I continue to enjoy the process of helping others find their greatest potential.
Bloomfield Center for Psychology & Wellness
Limited Licensed Psychologist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48321
We offer pediatric, family, and adult services in-office, in-home, and via telehealth. Our mission is to assist individuals of all ages—infants, toddlers, children, teens, adolescents, and adults—as well as families, schools, and businesses on their path to healing and growth. Our services include Talk Therapy, Psychiatry/Med Management, Art Therapy, Clinical Yoga Therapy, Neuropsychological Testing, Psychological Assessments, Resources, Specialized Support Groups, and more. Bloomfield Center for Psychology & Wellness is an integrated psychological practice committed to providing accessible psychological and wellness support.
We offer pediatric, family, and adult services in-office, in-home, and via telehealth. Our mission is to assist individuals of all ages—infants, toddlers, children, teens, adolescents, and adults—as well as families, schools, and businesses on their path to healing and growth. Our services include Talk Therapy, Psychiatry/Med Management, Art Therapy, Clinical Yoga Therapy, Neuropsychological Testing, Psychological Assessments, Resources, Specialized Support Groups, and more. Bloomfield Center for Psychology & Wellness is an integrated psychological practice committed to providing accessible psychological and wellness support.
MIAwareness provides quality mental health services mindfully to individuals, couples, and families of all ages. We take pride in tailoring our services to meet the needs of those that we serve with radical genuineness. Our therapists have compassion, and commitment to the therapy that they provide creating a balanced therapeutic environment. MIAwareness teaches clients to tend to the whole person: mind, body, soul, natural supports, and community. You are already making effective strides towards building your Radical Self! Awareness&Validation Starts Now!
MIAwareness provides quality mental health services mindfully to individuals, couples, and families of all ages. We take pride in tailoring our services to meet the needs of those that we serve with radical genuineness. Our therapists have compassion, and commitment to the therapy that they provide creating a balanced therapeutic environment. MIAwareness teaches clients to tend to the whole person: mind, body, soul, natural supports, and community. You are already making effective strides towards building your Radical Self! Awareness&Validation Starts Now!
Nicole Stayton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Life is replete with challenges, and it's common to feel ensnared in patterns that appear unbreakable. Previous experiences can exacerbate the difficulty of breaking free from these cycles. The weight of daily responsibilities can be daunting, and solutions may not always be evident. Therapy provides a safe environment to delve into past incidents and devise strategies for progress. It's important to remember that you're not isolated in this journey. Collectively, we can strive to reveal the finest version of yourself.
Life is replete with challenges, and it's common to feel ensnared in patterns that appear unbreakable. Previous experiences can exacerbate the difficulty of breaking free from these cycles. The weight of daily responsibilities can be daunting, and solutions may not always be evident. Therapy provides a safe environment to delve into past incidents and devise strategies for progress. It's important to remember that you're not isolated in this journey. Collectively, we can strive to reveal the finest version of yourself.
Lindzy Sienkowski
Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Auburn Hills, MI 48321
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Lindzy Sienkowski, and I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. I am also recognized as a National Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I currently work with adolescents (ages 13 & up) & adults and offer individual therapy services both in-person & via telehealth. My clinical experience lends expertise in the areas of eating disorders, trauma, anxiety and depression.
Hello! My name is Lindzy Sienkowski, and I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. I am also recognized as a National Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I currently work with adolescents (ages 13 & up) & adults and offer individual therapy services both in-person & via telehealth. My clinical experience lends expertise in the areas of eating disorders, trauma, anxiety and depression.
Marc Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
I am convinced that therapeutic and mental health services can be advantageous for anyone at any stage of life. No concern is too small, especially when it starts to interfere with your daily activities. In the therapeutic setting, my goal is to establish an empathetic and non-judgmental space that encourages openness and vulnerability as shared elements of our collaborative process. The guiding philosophy is that you, the client, are always the leader of our combined endeavors. If any strategy does not satisfy your needs, I invite you to communicate this so that I can adjust and identify the most beneficial approach for you.
I am convinced that therapeutic and mental health services can be advantageous for anyone at any stage of life. No concern is too small, especially when it starts to interfere with your daily activities. In the therapeutic setting, my goal is to establish an empathetic and non-judgmental space that encourages openness and vulnerability as shared elements of our collaborative process. The guiding philosophy is that you, the client, are always the leader of our combined endeavors. If any strategy does not satisfy your needs, I invite you to communicate this so that I can adjust and identify the most beneficial approach for you.
Maryam Thomas Mindful Health Aac
Counselor, MA LLPC, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48321 (Online Only)
Life is not always easy, but if you are willing to invest in yourself, your mental wellbeing, or even spiritual growth, the transformation you’ll see will be well worth the healthier you.
Life is not always easy, but if you are willing to invest in yourself, your mental wellbeing, or even spiritual growth, the transformation you’ll see will be well worth the healthier you.
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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.