Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Madison, NJ
Audra J Tonero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Madison, NJ 07940
I utilize an integrative approach which incorporates solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral interventions, and family systems theory.
All of us experience times in our life when we need a little support. This may be the result of a major life transition, increased emotional stress, increased anxiety or depressive symptoms, a concern over substance use, or just a desire for personal growth. I provide a non-judgmental perspective allowing you to build upon your strengths and break down undesirable patterns. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I have worked with a variety of clients and by joining them "where they are at" together we are able to effect change.
I utilize an integrative approach which incorporates solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral interventions, and family systems theory.
All of us experience times in our life when we need a little support. This may be the result of a major life transition, increased emotional stress, increased anxiety or depressive symptoms, a concern over substance use, or just a desire for personal growth. I provide a non-judgmental perspective allowing you to build upon your strengths and break down undesirable patterns. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I have worked with a variety of clients and by joining them "where they are at" together we are able to effect change.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Nyree Tchalikian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Madison, NJ 07940
Nyree utilizes a variety of cognitive and behavioral interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and SMART Recovery System.
With over 14 years of experience as a Mental Health professional, which includes a ten year role as a Senior Investigator with the Department of Children and Families, Nyree has experience dealing with domestic violence, life transitions, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, impulse control, family issues, parenting skills, adolescent issues, substance abuse, trauma, panic disorder, self harm, and anger management. Drawing on this experience, she is currently serving as a private practitioner, helping her clients gain stability in their lives by better managing life's challenges, thereby creating the ability to identify distorted thinking and beliefs. Nyree is available for in office sessions and video conferencing.
Nyree utilizes a variety of cognitive and behavioral interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and SMART Recovery System.
With over 14 years of experience as a Mental Health professional, which includes a ten year role as a Senior Investigator with the Department of Children and Families, Nyree has experience dealing with domestic violence, life transitions, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, impulse control, family issues, parenting skills, adolescent issues, substance abuse, trauma, panic disorder, self harm, and anger management. Drawing on this experience, she is currently serving as a private practitioner, helping her clients gain stability in their lives by better managing life's challenges, thereby creating the ability to identify distorted thinking and beliefs. Nyree is available for in office sessions and video conferencing.
Keri Wyrwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Madison, NJ 07940 (Online Only)
I typically use psychological approaches such as CBT , Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Welcome! Taking the first step towards finding a therapist can often be the hardest. It is the first step of feeling vulnerable and open to help. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to be themselves and fully engage in the therapeutic experience. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and depression. Many of the individuals I work with have difficulty managing their feelings, keeping their thoughts organized, and achieving positive change. My goal for my clients is to help them identify what is challenging them and develop a plan to achieve that positive change you are seeking.
I typically use psychological approaches such as CBT , Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Welcome! Taking the first step towards finding a therapist can often be the hardest. It is the first step of feeling vulnerable and open to help. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to be themselves and fully engage in the therapeutic experience. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and depression. Many of the individuals I work with have difficulty managing their feelings, keeping their thoughts organized, and achieving positive change. My goal for my clients is to help them identify what is challenging them and develop a plan to achieve that positive change you are seeking.
Kiriean Skeete-George
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Madison, NJ 07940 (Online Only)
With my experience working with adults, I understand that any challenges you face deserve the space for someone who can listen and support you. Do you feel lost or without purpose? Are you having relationship issues with your partner? Is your goal to better understand and accept yourself in this new identity? My intention is to understand your perspective and help you enhance your own day-to-day happiness and overall stability.
With my experience working with adults, I understand that any challenges you face deserve the space for someone who can listen and support you. Do you feel lost or without purpose? Are you having relationship issues with your partner? Is your goal to better understand and accept yourself in this new identity? My intention is to understand your perspective and help you enhance your own day-to-day happiness and overall stability.
Lauri O'Brien LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, NJ 07940
I provide a space of acceptance for wherever you are right now in your process. My primary focus is working with individual adult women at all stages of life, and a special interest in working with mothers. My trauma-attuned approach is influenced by my training in the ARC (Attachment, Regulation and Competency) framework. My training and experience working in trauma and relationship issues have prepared me to help you to identify and change old patterns. I help adults to navigate the obstacles that get in the way of happiness.
I provide a space of acceptance for wherever you are right now in your process. My primary focus is working with individual adult women at all stages of life, and a special interest in working with mothers. My trauma-attuned approach is influenced by my training in the ARC (Attachment, Regulation and Competency) framework. My training and experience working in trauma and relationship issues have prepared me to help you to identify and change old patterns. I help adults to navigate the obstacles that get in the way of happiness.
Life often presents us with challenges we might not be equipped to handle on our own. Therapy is a place where these challenges can be processed and addressed, so that we can move forward in a positive, confident way. In my private practice, I offer support, guidance, and evidence-based solutions in an environment free of judgement. I have over a decade of experience and training working with a diverse range of people of all ages struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and conflict.
Life often presents us with challenges we might not be equipped to handle on our own. Therapy is a place where these challenges can be processed and addressed, so that we can move forward in a positive, confident way. In my private practice, I offer support, guidance, and evidence-based solutions in an environment free of judgement. I have over a decade of experience and training working with a diverse range of people of all ages struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and conflict.
Anna Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Madison, NJ 07940 (Online Only)
Being a young professional in the NYC-area can be utterly stressful. Are you finding it hard to concentrate? Do you lack motivation to complete tasks in various areas of your life? I will create a safe space to explore these challenges and promote healthier coping skills and tips. I believe if you can gain skills in one area of your life, they can be transferred to personal relationships, social life, and more. With my focus on ADHD, I can work with you to properly diagnose and provide treatment to best manage in your daily life.
Being a young professional in the NYC-area can be utterly stressful. Are you finding it hard to concentrate? Do you lack motivation to complete tasks in various areas of your life? I will create a safe space to explore these challenges and promote healthier coping skills and tips. I believe if you can gain skills in one area of your life, they can be transferred to personal relationships, social life, and more. With my focus on ADHD, I can work with you to properly diagnose and provide treatment to best manage in your daily life.
Donna P O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, LLC
Verified Verified
Madison, NJ 07940
Life is difficult and we are not supposed to know how to handle all that comes our way. Psychotherapy is one way to address life's difficulties. My work is with individuals, couples and families which includes a specialization in communication, relationship issues, shame, vulnerability, self-esteem issues, anxiety/depression, addiction and any barrier to fulfilling one's full potential. Families are systems that can heal, and change is always possible. I am a certified ARISE@ Substance and Mental Health Interventionist. I bring the experience of 33 years of marriage as well as raising five adult children to my practice.
Life is difficult and we are not supposed to know how to handle all that comes our way. Psychotherapy is one way to address life's difficulties. My work is with individuals, couples and families which includes a specialization in communication, relationship issues, shame, vulnerability, self-esteem issues, anxiety/depression, addiction and any barrier to fulfilling one's full potential. Families are systems that can heal, and change is always possible. I am a certified ARISE@ Substance and Mental Health Interventionist. I bring the experience of 33 years of marriage as well as raising five adult children to my practice.
I believe that building a strong connection with my clients is the most effective tool in the counseling process. The energy I bring to my work and my sincere interest in the well-being of my clients helps to establish trusting relationships that foster growth. My counseling sessions incorporate therapeutic use of humor and creative solutions to help clients create positive and lasting change in their lives.
I believe that building a strong connection with my clients is the most effective tool in the counseling process. The energy I bring to my work and my sincere interest in the well-being of my clients helps to establish trusting relationships that foster growth. My counseling sessions incorporate therapeutic use of humor and creative solutions to help clients create positive and lasting change in their lives.
Yvonne Krasner-Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Madison, NJ 07940
Hello. it's very brave to take the first step and find help. Finding the right therapist is often hard. Changing something in your life can be challenging. I believe that everyone should have hope and everyone has great potential. Dealing with problems, big or small or mental health issues - depression, anxiety, or struggling with substance use, can be overwhelming. With my compassion, warmth, understanding and unique skills, I will walk with you along your journey to maintain/obtain wellness and/or achieve recovery as well as to learn how to set appropriate limits and boundaries. Individuals, couples and family's are all welcome.
Hello. it's very brave to take the first step and find help. Finding the right therapist is often hard. Changing something in your life can be challenging. I believe that everyone should have hope and everyone has great potential. Dealing with problems, big or small or mental health issues - depression, anxiety, or struggling with substance use, can be overwhelming. With my compassion, warmth, understanding and unique skills, I will walk with you along your journey to maintain/obtain wellness and/or achieve recovery as well as to learn how to set appropriate limits and boundaries. Individuals, couples and family's are all welcome.
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Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.
Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.
Carolyn Chasalow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, NJ 07940
Sometimes life's challenges seem overwhelming and the ability to make changes a daunting task. You may feel the weight of anxiety or depression without knowing exactly why. If you are stuck or struggling, I would like to provide support. My goal as a therapist is to help you examine how you've come to think, feel, and act the way you do. It's also to assist you in changing unhelpful patterns so you can better handle stress, improve relationships and make sound choices. My first step is to establish a trusting, caring relationship and safe space for this work to happen. To that end, you'll find I'm a nonjudgmental, empathic listener.
Sometimes life's challenges seem overwhelming and the ability to make changes a daunting task. You may feel the weight of anxiety or depression without knowing exactly why. If you are stuck or struggling, I would like to provide support. My goal as a therapist is to help you examine how you've come to think, feel, and act the way you do. It's also to assist you in changing unhelpful patterns so you can better handle stress, improve relationships and make sound choices. My first step is to establish a trusting, caring relationship and safe space for this work to happen. To that end, you'll find I'm a nonjudgmental, empathic listener.
Center for Evaluation and Counseling, Inc. (CEC)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAC, LSW, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, NJ 07940
The Center for Evaluation and Counseling, Inc. (CEC) is a non-profit mental health agency with over 25 years of experience. The staff is comprised of Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors each of whom brings to CEC many years of training and experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults.
The Center for Evaluation and Counseling, Inc. (CEC) is a non-profit mental health agency with over 25 years of experience. The staff is comprised of Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors each of whom brings to CEC many years of training and experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults.
If you're looking for someone who will actively listen to your concerns and provide insightful feedback that is compassionately helpful to your concerns, you have come to the right place. I provide my clients a safe place to work through their frustrations often related to relationships that seem overwhelming to them. My clients find practical solutions that help them grow as individuals in the midst of such relationships. It is a great joy of mine to see how clients grow through the process of therapy.
If you're looking for someone who will actively listen to your concerns and provide insightful feedback that is compassionately helpful to your concerns, you have come to the right place. I provide my clients a safe place to work through their frustrations often related to relationships that seem overwhelming to them. My clients find practical solutions that help them grow as individuals in the midst of such relationships. It is a great joy of mine to see how clients grow through the process of therapy.
It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and discouraged at various points in your life. You may be feeling anxious or depressed. Maybe you're experiencing a sense of dissatisfaction — despite attaining significant personal or professional achievements. Perhaps you're confronting situations, challenges, losses, or crises that you have not been able to resolve on your own. As a clinical psychologist, I can help you gain insight into the nature of your struggles, process difficult experiences, explore new possibilities and make meaningful changes that promote greater satisfaction in life.
It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and discouraged at various points in your life. You may be feeling anxious or depressed. Maybe you're experiencing a sense of dissatisfaction — despite attaining significant personal or professional achievements. Perhaps you're confronting situations, challenges, losses, or crises that you have not been able to resolve on your own. As a clinical psychologist, I can help you gain insight into the nature of your struggles, process difficult experiences, explore new possibilities and make meaningful changes that promote greater satisfaction in life.
I am a relational therapist who works collaboratively with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression and overwhelm to help them cope with challenging feelings and navigate through transitionary life phases. My goal is to support you in finding solutions to current and historical problems, explore behavior patterns, and intentionally engage in behavior change to achieve your identified goals. I have clinical experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship and emotional issues, addiction, and trauma. I use modalities such as talk therapy, psychoeducation and EMDR within my practice.
I am a relational therapist who works collaboratively with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression and overwhelm to help them cope with challenging feelings and navigate through transitionary life phases. My goal is to support you in finding solutions to current and historical problems, explore behavior patterns, and intentionally engage in behavior change to achieve your identified goals. I have clinical experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship and emotional issues, addiction, and trauma. I use modalities such as talk therapy, psychoeducation and EMDR within my practice.
Abigale Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Madison, NJ 07940 (Online Only)
Working parent? SAHM? The stress is real and I can help you. Sometimes it's an ineffective communication loop with your partner. Or pushing against intergenerational trauma and unhealthy patterns. Do you have a hard time setting boundaries with family and friends because you don't want to "be mean"? As a mom myself, I know all too well about these struggles - the mental load, a wounded inner child, and the daydreaming about different decisions. We all need help sometimes. Let me help you.
Working parent? SAHM? The stress is real and I can help you. Sometimes it's an ineffective communication loop with your partner. Or pushing against intergenerational trauma and unhealthy patterns. Do you have a hard time setting boundaries with family and friends because you don't want to "be mean"? As a mom myself, I know all too well about these struggles - the mental load, a wounded inner child, and the daydreaming about different decisions. We all need help sometimes. Let me help you.
Mary 'katie' Theesfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, NJ 07940
Whether you're navigating life transitions, managing stress, or seeking to grow from past experiences, therapy can be a safe space to explore challenges and cultivate strengths.
Whether you're navigating life transitions, managing stress, or seeking to grow from past experiences, therapy can be a safe space to explore challenges and cultivate strengths.
Rebecca Pistocchi
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Madison, NJ 07940 (Online Only)
Are you transitioning to or from college? Do you experience anxiety around sports performance and strategy? Is the need to be perfect ingrained in you? I work with young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship stressors. Whether it's graduating high school and moving on to college or graduating college and moving on to the "real world", we can do this together. Encountering feelings of anxiety, perfectionism, poor self-esteem, and depression are all common. Bringing a consistent space for you to process, I will work through patterns that just aren't working for you anymore.
Are you transitioning to or from college? Do you experience anxiety around sports performance and strategy? Is the need to be perfect ingrained in you? I work with young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship stressors. Whether it's graduating high school and moving on to college or graduating college and moving on to the "real world", we can do this together. Encountering feelings of anxiety, perfectionism, poor self-esteem, and depression are all common. Bringing a consistent space for you to process, I will work through patterns that just aren't working for you anymore.
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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.