Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Lexington, NC
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Jennifer Morris
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MAEd, LCMHC, CCTS-I
Verified Verified
Lexington, NC 27292
I utilize evidence-based therapies that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rogerian Person Centered Approach and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Welcome! Every day we are faced with challenges that can be overwhelming and therapy can be a great way to re-center and have a private space to be honored and understood. I work with individuals ages 10-70 who struggle with unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, substance use as well as children struggling with family conflict and parenting challenges. I work to provide a personalized experience that empowers clients to improve their wellbeing through developing skills to improve relationships, increase connection, decrease negative stress responses and enhance spirituality.
I utilize evidence-based therapies that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rogerian Person Centered Approach and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Welcome! Every day we are faced with challenges that can be overwhelming and therapy can be a great way to re-center and have a private space to be honored and understood. I work with individuals ages 10-70 who struggle with unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, substance use as well as children struggling with family conflict and parenting challenges. I work to provide a personalized experience that empowers clients to improve their wellbeing through developing skills to improve relationships, increase connection, decrease negative stress responses and enhance spirituality.
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Dr. Heather Dancy Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW, CFMHE, CCCE, CCAPT
Verified Verified
Lexington, NC 27292
I use a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy & incorporate Mindfulness & Motivational Interviewing, as well as other forms of therapy.
Do you feel on overload from anxiety or a deep sadness that won't just go away? Sometimes we reach a point where we feel we need a little extra help to get through a situation we are facing, or sometimes just life in general. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental approach to counseling and welcome those experiencing life's challenges. I have dedicated my life to behavioral health and wellness and specialize in working with those experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, mood disorders, thought disorders and PTSD, among many others. I also offer Mental Health Assessments, Parenting Capacity Assessments and Child Custody Evaluations.
I use a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy & incorporate Mindfulness & Motivational Interviewing, as well as other forms of therapy.
Do you feel on overload from anxiety or a deep sadness that won't just go away? Sometimes we reach a point where we feel we need a little extra help to get through a situation we are facing, or sometimes just life in general. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental approach to counseling and welcome those experiencing life's challenges. I have dedicated my life to behavioral health and wellness and specialize in working with those experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, mood disorders, thought disorders and PTSD, among many others. I also offer Mental Health Assessments, Parenting Capacity Assessments and Child Custody Evaluations.
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R. Mark Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Lexington, NC 27292
Are you feeling like you are overwhelmed? Do you feel like there is a number of unresolved issues in your life? Do you have a history of trauma that you feel is affecting your life today? Have you noticed that you are withdrawing from others and maybe even isolating yourself? Do you lack the tools to live in society? Is there a lack of supportive people in your life? Do you have a substance issue? Are you self-medicating? Do you find that it is hard to express yourself in social settings? Has someone told you that you have "anger mgmt. issues?" Do you lack healthy coping skills and outlets? Are you constantly negative?
Are you feeling like you are overwhelmed? Do you feel like there is a number of unresolved issues in your life? Do you have a history of trauma that you feel is affecting your life today? Have you noticed that you are withdrawing from others and maybe even isolating yourself? Do you lack the tools to live in society? Is there a lack of supportive people in your life? Do you have a substance issue? Are you self-medicating? Do you find that it is hard to express yourself in social settings? Has someone told you that you have "anger mgmt. issues?" Do you lack healthy coping skills and outlets? Are you constantly negative?
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I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor with a background in treating teens and adults with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, depressive disorders, and various other concerns. Additionally, I have experience working with children, adolescents, and teens with neurodevelopment disorders.
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor with a background in treating teens and adults with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, depressive disorders, and various other concerns. Additionally, I have experience working with children, adolescents, and teens with neurodevelopment disorders.
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I provide teletherapy for children, teens, and young adults (18-25) experiencing anxiety, OCD, panic, and/or traumatic stress. I also work with parents to reduce conflict at home, navigate problematic child behaviors, and support their children to develop healthy emotion regulation skills. Additionally, I have expertise in health psychology and enjoy working with youth who have chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, food allergy, GI conditions). I further specialize in ADHD and offer executive functioning support/organizational skills training.
I provide teletherapy for children, teens, and young adults (18-25) experiencing anxiety, OCD, panic, and/or traumatic stress. I also work with parents to reduce conflict at home, navigate problematic child behaviors, and support their children to develop healthy emotion regulation skills. Additionally, I have expertise in health psychology and enjoy working with youth who have chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, food allergy, GI conditions). I further specialize in ADHD and offer executive functioning support/organizational skills training.
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Elaine Pendergrass
LCSW Associate , LCSWA, MSW, PMP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, NC 27292
If you're looking for a hopeful space and a sense of partnership in your therapeutic journey, I am here to walk alongside you. Together, we can discover the path that leads you to a more fulfilling and balanced life. My practice is rooted in the philosophy of offering a 'hand up' rather than a 'handout.' I am committed to empowering you, building upon your strengths, and fostering resilience that sustains you beyond our sessions. My approach is collaborative and focused on taking manageable steps.
If you're looking for a hopeful space and a sense of partnership in your therapeutic journey, I am here to walk alongside you. Together, we can discover the path that leads you to a more fulfilling and balanced life. My practice is rooted in the philosophy of offering a 'hand up' rather than a 'handout.' I am committed to empowering you, building upon your strengths, and fostering resilience that sustains you beyond our sessions. My approach is collaborative and focused on taking manageable steps.
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I specialize in couples counseling. If you feel unheard, misunderstood or unappreciated in your relationship I can help. By teaching the two of you how to communicate in an effective way, giving you tools to navigate conflict and guiding you to overcome roadblocks to intimacy, I can help you create a more satisfying connection. I am here to listen to you and understand your unique situation and help you identify the negative patterns you are in and help you to escape from them. Together we can make your relationship a happy and long-lasting one.
I specialize in couples counseling. If you feel unheard, misunderstood or unappreciated in your relationship I can help. By teaching the two of you how to communicate in an effective way, giving you tools to navigate conflict and guiding you to overcome roadblocks to intimacy, I can help you create a more satisfying connection. I am here to listen to you and understand your unique situation and help you identify the negative patterns you are in and help you to escape from them. Together we can make your relationship a happy and long-lasting one.
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Voice for Children & Nurturing Families
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, CCTP, CSOTS
Verified Verified
Lexington, NC 27294
Accepting New Patients! VCNF specializes and is committed to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families to achieve their goals and find healing within a safe environment. VCNF's goal is to assist patients in finding and expressing their maximum potential. VCNF specializes in treating trauma, adoption, foster care, depression, attachment, and attachment. VCNF's approach to therapy is unique in that she uses up-to-date interventions and various types of evidenced based treatment modalities to treat psychological and behavioral issues. VCNF is also a champion of healthy development, personal growth and relationships.
Accepting New Patients! VCNF specializes and is committed to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families to achieve their goals and find healing within a safe environment. VCNF's goal is to assist patients in finding and expressing their maximum potential. VCNF specializes in treating trauma, adoption, foster care, depression, attachment, and attachment. VCNF's approach to therapy is unique in that she uses up-to-date interventions and various types of evidenced based treatment modalities to treat psychological and behavioral issues. VCNF is also a champion of healthy development, personal growth and relationships.
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Southern Family Medicine, Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCAS, LCSW, LCMHC
Not Verified Not Verified
Lexington, NC 27292
When you are facing difficulties in your life, it's important to receive treatment that addresses all your needs. At Southern Family Medicine we believe treating the whole person is essential for positive health outcomes. We have three locations, Mooresville, Mocksville and High Point and we offer services and professionals to address not only your social/emotional well being but your physical needs as well.
When you are facing difficulties in your life, it's important to receive treatment that addresses all your needs. At Southern Family Medicine we believe treating the whole person is essential for positive health outcomes. We have three locations, Mooresville, Mocksville and High Point and we offer services and professionals to address not only your social/emotional well being but your physical needs as well.
S.T.A.R. Counseling & Consulting Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC-S, TFCBT, CCMC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Lexington, NC 27292
Good day! We are a dynamic group of mental health professionals with over 18 yrs of experience. We see children, teens, adults, couples, families, & groups and offer support with many issues such as: mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, IDD/Autism, childhood issues & other concerns in life. We offer Trauma-Focused CBT, Women's Group, and more! Our practice has just moved to Northern Winston-Salem. We look forward to working with you! Thank you!
Good day! We are a dynamic group of mental health professionals with over 18 yrs of experience. We see children, teens, adults, couples, families, & groups and offer support with many issues such as: mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, IDD/Autism, childhood issues & other concerns in life. We offer Trauma-Focused CBT, Women's Group, and more! Our practice has just moved to Northern Winston-Salem. We look forward to working with you! Thank you!
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B's Effort Changing Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSOTP, TFCBT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, NC 27292
When life has gotten you down and you feel the weight of life on your shoulders know there is someone to assist you. B's has a wide array of therapist currently accepting new clients to help with struggles to help with depression, anxiety, behavioral, parental/child relationships, marital, self-esteem, past trauma, etc. Our goal is to help enhance coping skills you already have to be the best YOU! We value a collaborative approach and want to provide the support you need to grow in a safe space. We are passionate about educating about symptoms and assisting individuals and families with the skills to promote healthy coping skills.
When life has gotten you down and you feel the weight of life on your shoulders know there is someone to assist you. B's has a wide array of therapist currently accepting new clients to help with struggles to help with depression, anxiety, behavioral, parental/child relationships, marital, self-esteem, past trauma, etc. Our goal is to help enhance coping skills you already have to be the best YOU! We value a collaborative approach and want to provide the support you need to grow in a safe space. We are passionate about educating about symptoms and assisting individuals and families with the skills to promote healthy coping skills.
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Life Solutions Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, NC 27292
The ideal client I envision is the person sitting in front of me, someone who has found the courage to seek help, acknowledges the need for change, and is eager to embark on the journey of healing. This individual is facing specific challenges and has clear goals they wish to achieve. They want to overcome their obstacles, improve their well-being, and create positive transformations in their life. Their motivation to seek therapy stems from a deep desire for personal growth and a commitment to their own well-being.
The ideal client I envision is the person sitting in front of me, someone who has found the courage to seek help, acknowledges the need for change, and is eager to embark on the journey of healing. This individual is facing specific challenges and has clear goals they wish to achieve. They want to overcome their obstacles, improve their well-being, and create positive transformations in their life. Their motivation to seek therapy stems from a deep desire for personal growth and a commitment to their own well-being.
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Aimee Tolbert
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, HSP-PA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lexington, NC 27292 (Online Only)
Daytime & Late Afternoon Availability- Anxiety and depression can be exhausting. Your mind races, your body rarely relaxes, and your stomach is frequently in knots. You may even find yourself experiencing panic attacks or feeling trapped by the same unwanted thoughts and routines. You know that you want your life to be different, but you’re not sure what to do. All you know is these feelings are impacting your relationships with others. You aren’t the person that you want to be; and, you find yourself longing for a more meaningful life. After years of struggling, you’re finally ready for a change.
Daytime & Late Afternoon Availability- Anxiety and depression can be exhausting. Your mind races, your body rarely relaxes, and your stomach is frequently in knots. You may even find yourself experiencing panic attacks or feeling trapped by the same unwanted thoughts and routines. You know that you want your life to be different, but you’re not sure what to do. All you know is these feelings are impacting your relationships with others. You aren’t the person that you want to be; and, you find yourself longing for a more meaningful life. After years of struggling, you’re finally ready for a change.
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Tamika Wright
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thomasville, NC 27360
As your counselor, I am here to support you in making meaning, creating comfort, and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. Taking an evidenced-based, client centered, and existentially informed approach, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where we can collaborate and work at your own pace to help you reach your goals.
As your counselor, I am here to support you in making meaning, creating comfort, and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. Taking an evidenced-based, client centered, and existentially informed approach, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where we can collaborate and work at your own pace to help you reach your goals.
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Rapunzels Phoenix Counseling Services PLLC
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thomasville, NC 27360
Imagine life is like a journey completely in your control but you feel stuck. Choices you make dictate life’s obstacles and they can be tricky. Life’s journey comes with no instruction pamphlet or ready-made companions. A path unfolds and you decide what to do and who to trust along the way. As you journey you begin to see things you want, potential companions, places you want to explore, and tools you can use to make travels simpler. There are so many choices to make with no time to stop and contemplate the best decision; you have to keep going by making choices every day, about everything. Decisions and deadlines do not wait.
Imagine life is like a journey completely in your control but you feel stuck. Choices you make dictate life’s obstacles and they can be tricky. Life’s journey comes with no instruction pamphlet or ready-made companions. A path unfolds and you decide what to do and who to trust along the way. As you journey you begin to see things you want, potential companions, places you want to explore, and tools you can use to make travels simpler. There are so many choices to make with no time to stop and contemplate the best decision; you have to keep going by making choices every day, about everything. Decisions and deadlines do not wait.
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Rich Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thomasville, NC 27360
Hello! Thank you for your interest in me as a counselor. I know it is hard to guess who a good match for you may be based on a short introduction, but I will try my best to let you know who I am and how I can help. My goal is to meet you where you are, make a plan to help you make your life better and get to work making it happen.
Hello! Thank you for your interest in me as a counselor. I know it is hard to guess who a good match for you may be based on a short introduction, but I will try my best to let you know who I am and how I can help. My goal is to meet you where you are, make a plan to help you make your life better and get to work making it happen.
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Trindale Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Thomasville, NC 27360
Finding a therapist that you feel like you can click with and understands you or your child can be an overwhelming route in the sea of mental health. Sometimes a major life event happens that shakes us to our core. Or we discover that we are starting to lose the tolerance we used to have to manage the twists and turns of this unpredictable life. Or maybe, we just need an objective person to listen and truly hear us. I ensure to provide a safe and open environment to process internal and external challenges. Let's get to a place where you and/or your child feel more confident in overcoming obstacles and finding joy in daily life.
Finding a therapist that you feel like you can click with and understands you or your child can be an overwhelming route in the sea of mental health. Sometimes a major life event happens that shakes us to our core. Or we discover that we are starting to lose the tolerance we used to have to manage the twists and turns of this unpredictable life. Or maybe, we just need an objective person to listen and truly hear us. I ensure to provide a safe and open environment to process internal and external challenges. Let's get to a place where you and/or your child feel more confident in overcoming obstacles and finding joy in daily life.
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Jeff Simms
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Thomasville, NC 27360 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor with ten years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. I work to provide empathy and compassion to help you address the challenges you face such as depression, anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder I have experience working with individuals from ages 8 to 72 years old in a variety of settings. We will work together to formulate goals that you want to achieve during our sessions and I will offer many suggestions on ways to address those problems.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor with ten years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. I work to provide empathy and compassion to help you address the challenges you face such as depression, anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder I have experience working with individuals from ages 8 to 72 years old in a variety of settings. We will work together to formulate goals that you want to achieve during our sessions and I will offer many suggestions on ways to address those problems.
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Brittani Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Advance, NC 27006 (Online Only)
I am so happy you are here. The decision to begin (or deepen) therapy is a big one. It can be hard to reach out but you have made to the first (and often hardest) step. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of Anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, grief and loss, or behavioral needs I am here to help. I believe you are the expert of your own lives and I am there to help you deepen your understanding of yourself and the world around you. I specialize in working with children, parents and caregivers via telehealth. I believe all children have the ability to learn, and all families have the ability to be resilient despite adversity.
I am so happy you are here. The decision to begin (or deepen) therapy is a big one. It can be hard to reach out but you have made to the first (and often hardest) step. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of Anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, grief and loss, or behavioral needs I am here to help. I believe you are the expert of your own lives and I am there to help you deepen your understanding of yourself and the world around you. I specialize in working with children, parents and caregivers via telehealth. I believe all children have the ability to learn, and all families have the ability to be resilient despite adversity.
Online Therapists
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In practice, I incorporate a blend of evidence-based theoretical models, including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Hello! I am an LCSWA practicing in Cary, NC. I specialize in working with adult individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and interpersonal relationship issues. In the therapy space you can expect me to center you in your own therapeutic journey. I recognize that the therapy experience is different for everyone, and I enjoy building a supportive therapeutic relationship with my clients that fosters an empathetic space for growth and self-actualization. I am a gender-affirming provider who will advocate for my clients as necessary in medical spaces.
In practice, I incorporate a blend of evidence-based theoretical models, including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Hello! I am an LCSWA practicing in Cary, NC. I specialize in working with adult individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and interpersonal relationship issues. In the therapy space you can expect me to center you in your own therapeutic journey. I recognize that the therapy experience is different for everyone, and I enjoy building a supportive therapeutic relationship with my clients that fosters an empathetic space for growth and self-actualization. I am a gender-affirming provider who will advocate for my clients as necessary in medical spaces.
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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.