Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Bloomington, MN

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Judy Marie LaVone
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55420
I use a Rogerian approach, Motivational Interviewing, and also a Cognitive Behavior Therapy approach to counsel my clients, and to help them find hope and healing and victory in their lives.
I enjoy coming alongside individuals, couples, and families, and helping those who would like to work through their challenges with stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression, ADHD, academic difficulties, family problems, or other mental health concerns. I believe it is important to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients, to be compassionate, to listen carefully to them, to encourage them and empower them, to help them experience healing and hope in their lives.
I use a Rogerian approach, Motivational Interviewing, and also a Cognitive Behavior Therapy approach to counsel my clients, and to help them find hope and healing and victory in their lives.
I enjoy coming alongside individuals, couples, and families, and helping those who would like to work through their challenges with stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression, ADHD, academic difficulties, family problems, or other mental health concerns. I believe it is important to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients, to be compassionate, to listen carefully to them, to encourage them and empower them, to help them experience healing and hope in their lives.
(651) 376-3488 View (651) 376-3488
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Jamie R Houk
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55420
I consider myself eclectic as I pull from client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational interviewing therapies.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck? Do you find yourself in similar patterns or situations? It is helpful to seek out guidance and support from someone unbiased as they have the opportunity to see your story with fresh eyes so that insights may be provided on unhealthy patterns, limiting beliefs, and decisions. It is my goal to assist you on your path so you can have more confidence in managing whatever you may feel is blocking you from moving forward. Many times within therapy it feels like we are just treating the various symptoms that pop up, however, I like to get to the root of it so that true healing can occur.
I consider myself eclectic as I pull from client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational interviewing therapies.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck? Do you find yourself in similar patterns or situations? It is helpful to seek out guidance and support from someone unbiased as they have the opportunity to see your story with fresh eyes so that insights may be provided on unhealthy patterns, limiting beliefs, and decisions. It is my goal to assist you on your path so you can have more confidence in managing whatever you may feel is blocking you from moving forward. Many times within therapy it feels like we are just treating the various symptoms that pop up, however, I like to get to the root of it so that true healing can occur.
(651) 301-8321 View (651) 301-8321
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Amelia (Mia) Paquin
Psychologist, PhD, LP, E-Psprt
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55431
, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior therapy, interpersonal process, and acceptance commitment therapy approaches) tailored to your individual needs.
I believe life's challenges are opportunities for us to grow as human beings. Whether you or a family member are struggling with an old problem that keeps coming back or facing an entirely new problem, there is hope. I use research based assessments and treatments to help you or your family member overcome these concerns and thrive in your life.
, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior therapy, interpersonal process, and acceptance commitment therapy approaches) tailored to your individual needs.
I believe life's challenges are opportunities for us to grow as human beings. Whether you or a family member are struggling with an old problem that keeps coming back or facing an entirely new problem, there is hope. I use research based assessments and treatments to help you or your family member overcome these concerns and thrive in your life.
(651) 358-2699 View (651) 358-2699
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Nicole Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55435
Nicole pulls from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Nicole is an empathetic, direct, and nonjudgmental therapist who utilizes compassion and humor in their work with youth. As a Japanese American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Nicole is passionate about providing a social justice lens and safe space to discuss systemic oppression, implicit biases, the current political environment, and the impact of these environmental stressors on the therapeutic relationship and our collective mental health.
Nicole pulls from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Nicole is an empathetic, direct, and nonjudgmental therapist who utilizes compassion and humor in their work with youth. As a Japanese American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Nicole is passionate about providing a social justice lens and safe space to discuss systemic oppression, implicit biases, the current political environment, and the impact of these environmental stressors on the therapeutic relationship and our collective mental health.
(952) 592-8426 View (952) 592-8426
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Andrew Thomas Lokers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55431  (Online Only)
I utilize components from Adlerian psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and supportive therapy styles.
I believe in a client centered treatment approach which allows me to come alongside my clients, help them improve their mental health and relationships, while providing strategies for solving their own problems. I provide a safe, accepting, and nonjudgmental environment for all of my clients. I provide trauma-informed care to those struggling with mental health problems, relationship issues, and addictions.
I utilize components from Adlerian psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and supportive therapy styles.
I believe in a client centered treatment approach which allows me to come alongside my clients, help them improve their mental health and relationships, while providing strategies for solving their own problems. I provide a safe, accepting, and nonjudgmental environment for all of my clients. I provide trauma-informed care to those struggling with mental health problems, relationship issues, and addictions.
(612) 662-1779 View (612) 662-1779
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Peggy Garofano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55420
I use integrated approaches and modalities, which include: CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused therapy, and Narrative therapy.
I am an experienced, mental health therapist, with specialized skills in trauma informed, and addiction informed psychotherapy. My philosophy of therapy is both collaborative and holistic. I view therapy as a collaboration between my clients and myself. In addition to resolving the client’s specific concerns, I hope to empower my clients with the ability to enrich their overall quality of life. I strongly believe in taking a strengths-based, resilience approach, and highlighting the positives that exist in one’s life.
I use integrated approaches and modalities, which include: CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused therapy, and Narrative therapy.
I am an experienced, mental health therapist, with specialized skills in trauma informed, and addiction informed psychotherapy. My philosophy of therapy is both collaborative and holistic. I view therapy as a collaboration between my clients and myself. In addition to resolving the client’s specific concerns, I hope to empower my clients with the ability to enrich their overall quality of life. I strongly believe in taking a strengths-based, resilience approach, and highlighting the positives that exist in one’s life.
(952) 900-6005 View (952) 900-6005
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Coach Nakumbe
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LADC, ACS, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55425
··Accepting New Clients·· I help individuals and couples who are struggling with addiction and relationship problems. I'll help you discover the core reason(s) for why you're struggling and help develop strategies that work to change your way of thinking and behaviors so you can have longer sobriety, reduce relapses and have healthier relationships. We'll work to develop tailored relapse prevention/intervention skills for addiction, coping skills for managing mental health symptoms, and conflict resolution skills for your relationships.
··Accepting New Clients·· I help individuals and couples who are struggling with addiction and relationship problems. I'll help you discover the core reason(s) for why you're struggling and help develop strategies that work to change your way of thinking and behaviors so you can have longer sobriety, reduce relapses and have healthier relationships. We'll work to develop tailored relapse prevention/intervention skills for addiction, coping skills for managing mental health symptoms, and conflict resolution skills for your relationships.
(612) 223-6622 View (612) 223-6622
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Ryan Gay
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55431  (Online Only)
Hello! I provide Telehealth individual therapy sessions for adults who are primarily experiencing anxiety and depression struggles. I also have experience working with people who have challenges related to food and their body. I have worked in a variety of settings including an eating disorder clinic, residential treatment, outpatient therapy, and in-home skills services. It is my goal to help people work through intense emotions, unhelpful thoughts, and challenging life circumstances. Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and watching the MN Vikings.
Hello! I provide Telehealth individual therapy sessions for adults who are primarily experiencing anxiety and depression struggles. I also have experience working with people who have challenges related to food and their body. I have worked in a variety of settings including an eating disorder clinic, residential treatment, outpatient therapy, and in-home skills services. It is my goal to help people work through intense emotions, unhelpful thoughts, and challenging life circumstances. Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and watching the MN Vikings.
(952) 900-7793 View (952) 900-7793
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Cedar Serenity Therapy and Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55431
Together we will navigate life's challenges and improve your relationship with self and the relationships most important to you. We will explore how your thoughts and feelings are present in your body. We will also work together to develop new tools that can help you identify and communicate your feelings, boundaries, and triggers. We will practice some skills and techniques that will help you regulate your own emotions, gain confidence, and have more control over your thoughts and feelings.
Together we will navigate life's challenges and improve your relationship with self and the relationships most important to you. We will explore how your thoughts and feelings are present in your body. We will also work together to develop new tools that can help you identify and communicate your feelings, boundaries, and triggers. We will practice some skills and techniques that will help you regulate your own emotions, gain confidence, and have more control over your thoughts and feelings.
(952) 522-8016 View (952) 522-8016
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Therapy Place Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55420
I work with people who are interested in holistic health and traditional methods. I see motivated folx who invest in getting better by working outside sessions. I see people from difficult families, with mood, career, family, couple, chronic medical/cancer, obsessive/compulsive, attention, spiritual issues, and people who want to be more successful in relationships and with themselves. I see adults and elders, people from various cultures, countries and religions. I offer Saturday and evening appointments. I research concerns and network with holistic health professionals for your needs.
I work with people who are interested in holistic health and traditional methods. I see motivated folx who invest in getting better by working outside sessions. I see people from difficult families, with mood, career, family, couple, chronic medical/cancer, obsessive/compulsive, attention, spiritual issues, and people who want to be more successful in relationships and with themselves. I see adults and elders, people from various cultures, countries and religions. I offer Saturday and evening appointments. I research concerns and network with holistic health professionals for your needs.
(952) 679-6924 View (952) 679-6924
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Cheryl Sybesma Van Noord
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55425
If you or your child are experiencing anxiety or depression, looking to understand attention or learning concerns, seeking parenting support, coping with significant trauma or difficult life events, struggle with ongoing health problems, or have other challenges, I am committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere while collaborating with you and other medical/education providers. I am dedicated to providing flexible, responsive, and high-quality evidence-based psychological services to individuals and families to support healthy emotional, relational, academic, and occupational functioning.
If you or your child are experiencing anxiety or depression, looking to understand attention or learning concerns, seeking parenting support, coping with significant trauma or difficult life events, struggle with ongoing health problems, or have other challenges, I am committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere while collaborating with you and other medical/education providers. I am dedicated to providing flexible, responsive, and high-quality evidence-based psychological services to individuals and families to support healthy emotional, relational, academic, and occupational functioning.
(612) 249-7661 View (612) 249-7661
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Amy Krueger
Counselor, MA, LPCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55420
As a former wilderness guide, and current Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I am dedicated to helping people take the difficult steps necessary to achieve meaningful change in their lives. I have experience working with a wide range of mental and chemical health challenges. My specialties include mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem issues, navigating personal/professional changes, and recovery from addiction. I also have a great passion for supporting parents dealing with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and am certified through Postpartum Support International as a Perinatal Mental Health specialist.
As a former wilderness guide, and current Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I am dedicated to helping people take the difficult steps necessary to achieve meaningful change in their lives. I have experience working with a wide range of mental and chemical health challenges. My specialties include mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem issues, navigating personal/professional changes, and recovery from addiction. I also have a great passion for supporting parents dealing with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and am certified through Postpartum Support International as a Perinatal Mental Health specialist.
(763) 600-7132 View (763) 600-7132
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Elisa Sarmento
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55431  (Online Only)
Starting now, you can begin a brand new journey toward a more positive path for yourself – one that’s filled with growth, well being, acceptance, and empowerment.
Starting now, you can begin a brand new journey toward a more positive path for yourself – one that’s filled with growth, well being, acceptance, and empowerment.
(651) 383-1784 View (651) 383-1784
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Peter Meilahn, MA, LPCC
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55431
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
(651) 299-6298 View (651) 299-6298
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Norma Cadena De Hinderer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW , LICSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55420
Waitlist for new clients
Your future is now. You are somewhere in the future and you look much better there than you look right now! Highly trained with many years of experience. Understands you have been through so much while on you life journey. Promises to honor and see you as a unique being who already has what is needed inside to overcome the circumstances in your life. Utilizes therapeutic, spiritual and commonsense approaches to increase feelings of acceptance, hope, and decrease the pain (suffering) and stress in your life.
Your future is now. You are somewhere in the future and you look much better there than you look right now! Highly trained with many years of experience. Understands you have been through so much while on you life journey. Promises to honor and see you as a unique being who already has what is needed inside to overcome the circumstances in your life. Utilizes therapeutic, spiritual and commonsense approaches to increase feelings of acceptance, hope, and decrease the pain (suffering) and stress in your life.
(952) 800-5460 View (952) 800-5460
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Shawn Gravelle
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55431
I work in collaboration with clients exploring current issues and reviewing how mind and body are interconnected. I believe when people have hope, create awareness and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, they can experience change.
I work in collaboration with clients exploring current issues and reviewing how mind and body are interconnected. I believe when people have hope, create awareness and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, they can experience change.
(952) 333-4624 View (952) 333-4624
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Dr. Stacey Wright
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55431
Are you often stuck in your own head, overwhelmed, or experiencing thoughts on a loop? Have others pointed out your "perfectionist" or "people-pleasing" tendencies before? Does it feel like you are slowly distancing yourself from the world? If you resonate with any of these experiences, you're not alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling exactly like this. Together, we can explore these challenges, understand their roots, and work towards a brighter, more fulfilling future that is grounded in your values. You deserve a life that's not defined by intrusive thoughts, worries, or self-doubt, and I'm here to help you reclaim it.
Are you often stuck in your own head, overwhelmed, or experiencing thoughts on a loop? Have others pointed out your "perfectionist" or "people-pleasing" tendencies before? Does it feel like you are slowly distancing yourself from the world? If you resonate with any of these experiences, you're not alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling exactly like this. Together, we can explore these challenges, understand their roots, and work towards a brighter, more fulfilling future that is grounded in your values. You deserve a life that's not defined by intrusive thoughts, worries, or self-doubt, and I'm here to help you reclaim it.
(612) 712-8487 x9 View (612) 712-8487 x9
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Justin Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55425
I have immediate openings! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience working in residential, inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient therapy settings. I received my Masters in Social Work from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and my Bachelors from University of Wisconsin-Madison. I work with individual adolescents, young adults, and adults, and can help with a wide variety of concerns. I have about 5 years of experience providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; my clients have stated they appreciate the practical skills it teaches them to use in their day-to-day lives.
I have immediate openings! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience working in residential, inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient therapy settings. I received my Masters in Social Work from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and my Bachelors from University of Wisconsin-Madison. I work with individual adolescents, young adults, and adults, and can help with a wide variety of concerns. I have about 5 years of experience providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; my clients have stated they appreciate the practical skills it teaches them to use in their day-to-day lives.
(952) 592-5855 View (952) 592-5855
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Yaneth Cunningham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55431
“You were given this Life because you are strong enough to live it”. My personal journey of Adoption has fueled my passion to provide unconditional and authentic support for families and individuals with warmth & compassion. Since 2007 I’ve been working in the mental health field in a variety of roles which have enriched my clinical practice. I have been incredibly inspired by working with adolescent and young adults navigate the challenges of childhood & current life circumstances.
“You were given this Life because you are strong enough to live it”. My personal journey of Adoption has fueled my passion to provide unconditional and authentic support for families and individuals with warmth & compassion. Since 2007 I’ve been working in the mental health field in a variety of roles which have enriched my clinical practice. I have been incredibly inspired by working with adolescent and young adults navigate the challenges of childhood & current life circumstances.
(952) 649-5643 View (952) 649-5643
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Erik Dahl
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55431
I consider it an enormous privilege to help clients achieve personal goals. I’m passionate about helping others heal from trauma or other adverse life-experiences and I work hard to help promote positive growth and learning despite life’s hardships.
I consider it an enormous privilege to help clients achieve personal goals. I’m passionate about helping others heal from trauma or other adverse life-experiences and I work hard to help promote positive growth and learning despite life’s hardships.
(952) 522-5839 x738 View (952) 522-5839 x738
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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.