Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Elmhurst, NY
Kristine Troescher
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elmhurst, NY 11373 (Online Only)
Most of my focus and experience has been in private practice working with people living with anxiety, depression and mood disorders. I favor an integrative approach of CBT and psychodynamic therapies. I am a compassion-focused therapist and draw on motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices and psychoeducation. Some common challenges I work with are low motivation, low self-esteem, people-pleasing behavior/setting boundaries, an overactive mind, vulnerability/communication issues and low mood. What works for one will not work for all as everyone is complex so interventions used are tailored to each client's goals and needs.
Most of my focus and experience has been in private practice working with people living with anxiety, depression and mood disorders. I favor an integrative approach of CBT and psychodynamic therapies. I am a compassion-focused therapist and draw on motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices and psychoeducation. Some common challenges I work with are low motivation, low self-esteem, people-pleasing behavior/setting boundaries, an overactive mind, vulnerability/communication issues and low mood. What works for one will not work for all as everyone is complex so interventions used are tailored to each client's goals and needs.
I have an eclectic approach to counseling, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational interviewing and DBT.
Welcome to my profile. As a licensed mental health counselor with over a decade of experience in the field, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling services. With seven years of direct counseling experience, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals from all walks of life on their journey to mental wellness. My experience includes working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem difficulties, substance use disorders, grief, trauma, PTSD, and difficult life transitions.
I have an eclectic approach to counseling, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational interviewing and DBT.
Welcome to my profile. As a licensed mental health counselor with over a decade of experience in the field, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling services. With seven years of direct counseling experience, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals from all walks of life on their journey to mental wellness. My experience includes working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem difficulties, substance use disorders, grief, trauma, PTSD, and difficult life transitions.
My clients should know that I take the time to really listen and understand their point of view alongside providing feedback.
My clients should know that I take the time to really listen and understand their point of view alongside providing feedback.
Have you lost interest in activities you used to find enjoyable, have trouble concentrating and making decisions, or find it hard to sleep at night due to racing thoughts? You may have noticed that you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately, and life has begun to feel overwhelming.
Have you lost interest in activities you used to find enjoyable, have trouble concentrating and making decisions, or find it hard to sleep at night due to racing thoughts? You may have noticed that you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately, and life has begun to feel overwhelming.
Everyone could benefit from speaking with a trained professional whether you need to check in with an objective sounding board, achieve personal growth or navigate challenges encountered within your life. Sometimes the thought of something can seem worse than the actual experience, or dwelling on situations intensifies feelings. I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise treating a range of mental health conditions across the lifespan while specializing in depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma and relationships using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and the Gottman method for individual and couples therapy.
Everyone could benefit from speaking with a trained professional whether you need to check in with an objective sounding board, achieve personal growth or navigate challenges encountered within your life. Sometimes the thought of something can seem worse than the actual experience, or dwelling on situations intensifies feelings. I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise treating a range of mental health conditions across the lifespan while specializing in depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma and relationships using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and the Gottman method for individual and couples therapy.
I helped people navigate a variety of topics, including anxiety, codependency, substance abuse, relational issues, ADHD, gender/identity exploration, and religious trauma, among others. My ideal client is ready to explore, ask questions, and get to the root of things. They want to improve their relationship with themselves and others. They are an active participant in the therapeutic process and are willing to work with me to explore solutions.
I helped people navigate a variety of topics, including anxiety, codependency, substance abuse, relational issues, ADHD, gender/identity exploration, and religious trauma, among others. My ideal client is ready to explore, ask questions, and get to the root of things. They want to improve their relationship with themselves and others. They are an active participant in the therapeutic process and are willing to work with me to explore solutions.
Do you struggle with anxiety/depressive-like symptoms? Do you have changes within your workplace or relationships? You may have goals to improve communication within the workplace and social/ family relationships, develop coping skills such as mindfulness and distress tolerance, and reframe thinking and response effectively within interpersonal settings. Achieving these goals would benefit you by improving self-esteem and attachment issues and obtaining a better quality of life.
Do you struggle with anxiety/depressive-like symptoms? Do you have changes within your workplace or relationships? You may have goals to improve communication within the workplace and social/ family relationships, develop coping skills such as mindfulness and distress tolerance, and reframe thinking and response effectively within interpersonal settings. Achieving these goals would benefit you by improving self-esteem and attachment issues and obtaining a better quality of life.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I have worked with clients with issues such as marital problems, but they improved self-esteem, advocacy, and assertiveness in therapy, which reduced conflict with their spouse. My ideal client is someone motivated to change at the onset of therapy, who is committed to attending regular therapy sessions, identifies their goals, and focuses on a collaborative process to achieve their goals.
I have worked with clients with issues such as marital problems, but they improved self-esteem, advocacy, and assertiveness in therapy, which reduced conflict with their spouse. My ideal client is someone motivated to change at the onset of therapy, who is committed to attending regular therapy sessions, identifies their goals, and focuses on a collaborative process to achieve their goals.
I help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, tough life transitions, and social/family/work/school-related issues. My ideal client seeks to discover inner conflict, make changes toward self-improvement, is willing to put in the effort to identify past issues or continuous unhealthy patterns, and is open and committed to trying different approaches and methods toward achieving their goals. We will discuss your main goals, develop a personalized plan, & take steps to learn from your past, stop unhelpful patterns, heal from your hardships, & utilize different techniques and tools to improve your overall quality of life.
I help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, tough life transitions, and social/family/work/school-related issues. My ideal client seeks to discover inner conflict, make changes toward self-improvement, is willing to put in the effort to identify past issues or continuous unhealthy patterns, and is open and committed to trying different approaches and methods toward achieving their goals. We will discuss your main goals, develop a personalized plan, & take steps to learn from your past, stop unhelpful patterns, heal from your hardships, & utilize different techniques and tools to improve your overall quality of life.
Online Virtual Therapy With Rachel Reed
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Therapy provides a safe space for clients to develop skills needed to lead better lives. I follow an eclectic approach to therapy. I tend to use a mix of person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral and Family Systems. I help clients explore their feelings in an environment filled with empathy, respect and nonjudgment. However, I also challenge clients to recognize and identify negative thought patterns that make life more problematic. We work together to change thought patterns and create new, productive coping strategies that ignite positive life transformation.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Therapy provides a safe space for clients to develop skills needed to lead better lives. I follow an eclectic approach to therapy. I tend to use a mix of person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral and Family Systems. I help clients explore their feelings in an environment filled with empathy, respect and nonjudgment. However, I also challenge clients to recognize and identify negative thought patterns that make life more problematic. We work together to change thought patterns and create new, productive coping strategies that ignite positive life transformation.
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Counselor, Psy D, LICSW, LMHC, MSW
Verified Verified
Elmhurst, NY 11373 (Online Only)
NEW- Availability for clients seeking neuropsychological evaluations in MA! We partner with The LEGO Foundation to support families of neurodivergent children, those with developmental delays, and children in need of a diagnosis that are between the ages of 3-12. Through our Family Support Program we create a customized Family Support Plan that works on language development, adaptive skills, cognitive skills, social skills, family mental health support, and self care and support. The goal of our program is to provide continuous training and support to families that will improve the families overall well-being and quality of life.
NEW- Availability for clients seeking neuropsychological evaluations in MA! We partner with The LEGO Foundation to support families of neurodivergent children, those with developmental delays, and children in need of a diagnosis that are between the ages of 3-12. Through our Family Support Program we create a customized Family Support Plan that works on language development, adaptive skills, cognitive skills, social skills, family mental health support, and self care and support. The goal of our program is to provide continuous training and support to families that will improve the families overall well-being and quality of life.
Omar J. Zurita, LCSW, RYT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Elmhurst, NY 11373
As a Bilingual (English/Spanish/Espanol) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, I've treated individuals and families with a myriad of concerns using an eclectic and holistic approach. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, emotional pain, physical illness, transitions, self esteem and acceptance have been some of the issues I've worked with among a diverse group of clientele.
As a Bilingual (English/Spanish/Espanol) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, I've treated individuals and families with a myriad of concerns using an eclectic and holistic approach. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, emotional pain, physical illness, transitions, self esteem and acceptance have been some of the issues I've worked with among a diverse group of clientele.
LET'S TALK. Ever since psychotherapy (the talking cure) was conceived over 100 years ago it has grown and evolved. But one thing remains constant: talking with someone about the things that bother you, in a safe and empathic environment is curative. It is the first step to changing the way you think, feel and act. In more than 20 years of practice, I have studied and mastered various techniques of psychotherapy (cognitive behavioral, relational, psychodynamic) and will utilize these in our work together.
LET'S TALK. Ever since psychotherapy (the talking cure) was conceived over 100 years ago it has grown and evolved. But one thing remains constant: talking with someone about the things that bother you, in a safe and empathic environment is curative. It is the first step to changing the way you think, feel and act. In more than 20 years of practice, I have studied and mastered various techniques of psychotherapy (cognitive behavioral, relational, psychodynamic) and will utilize these in our work together.
Navigating the new normal, going through life changes, pregnant, have a newborn, loved ones lost, jobs furloughed, balancing all your new responsibilities of providing for your family, teaching your children, feeling isolated from other people and not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel are just some of the stressors that most people are dealing with right now. You are not alone. WE CAN'T CONTROL THE WINDS BUT WE CAN ADJUST OUR SAILS. Therapy can provide you with effective/powerful skills to help you feel peace, content and balance in your life. I offer individual, marital and group (perinatal) therapy.
Navigating the new normal, going through life changes, pregnant, have a newborn, loved ones lost, jobs furloughed, balancing all your new responsibilities of providing for your family, teaching your children, feeling isolated from other people and not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel are just some of the stressors that most people are dealing with right now. You are not alone. WE CAN'T CONTROL THE WINDS BUT WE CAN ADJUST OUR SAILS. Therapy can provide you with effective/powerful skills to help you feel peace, content and balance in your life. I offer individual, marital and group (perinatal) therapy.
Nancy Tartakoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, ACSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Elmhurst, NY 11373 (Online Only)
INVEST IN YOURSELF, Create the opportunity to explore ongoing issues, Learn to be more compassionate with yourself, Discover how to work with overwhelming feelings and thoughts.
INVEST IN YOURSELF, Create the opportunity to explore ongoing issues, Learn to be more compassionate with yourself, Discover how to work with overwhelming feelings and thoughts.
When facing difficulties and challenges, seeking help is one of the strongest and most empowering steps one can take. Therapy is a great opportunity not only to learn how to function at our optimal level, but to finally put to rest what has blocked us from living a full and satisfying life. It is a safe space from which to build confidence, conquer fears and develop the tools necessary to manage and overcome obstacles we face within ourselves and our environments.
When facing difficulties and challenges, seeking help is one of the strongest and most empowering steps one can take. Therapy is a great opportunity not only to learn how to function at our optimal level, but to finally put to rest what has blocked us from living a full and satisfying life. It is a safe space from which to build confidence, conquer fears and develop the tools necessary to manage and overcome obstacles we face within ourselves and our environments.
Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elmhurst, NY 11373
The Psychotherapy and Counseling Center offers psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our director, Zoia Sizgoric, LCSW, has over 20 years experience in helping others just like you reach their goals. We focus on your strengths and offer support and guidance to help you overcome difficult times in your life. We provide treatment for depression, anxiety/phobias, trauma, domestic violence, ADHD, behavioral problems, anger management, eating disorders, difficulties at work, and marital or family problems. We also make referrals to community psychiatrists as needed.
The Psychotherapy and Counseling Center offers psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our director, Zoia Sizgoric, LCSW, has over 20 years experience in helping others just like you reach their goals. We focus on your strengths and offer support and guidance to help you overcome difficult times in your life. We provide treatment for depression, anxiety/phobias, trauma, domestic violence, ADHD, behavioral problems, anger management, eating disorders, difficulties at work, and marital or family problems. We also make referrals to community psychiatrists as needed.
Bon Ha is a psychotherapist with extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD. He is also proficient in issues pertaining to interpersonal relationships and spirituality. Bon Ha has performed short and long-term work with individuals, couples,in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including hospital systems, outpatient mental health clinics, mandated drug and substance abuse centers, and non-profit organizations that help disenfranchised youth.
Bon Ha is a psychotherapist with extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD. He is also proficient in issues pertaining to interpersonal relationships and spirituality. Bon Ha has performed short and long-term work with individuals, couples,in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including hospital systems, outpatient mental health clinics, mandated drug and substance abuse centers, and non-profit organizations that help disenfranchised youth.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to working with individuals, families, children. I have 15 + years of work experience working with individuals, children, families in professional settings, more recently, online/ in person for their psychotherapy. I am an advocate for self-care, improving coping skills and increasing self-esteem. I use CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, and many other therapeutic modalities. I strive to offer my clients a peaceful, secure space to share their problems and fears with me. Working together on my clients’ issues, I help them achieve emotional relief, greater confidence and greater self-esteem.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to working with individuals, families, children. I have 15 + years of work experience working with individuals, children, families in professional settings, more recently, online/ in person for their psychotherapy. I am an advocate for self-care, improving coping skills and increasing self-esteem. I use CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, and many other therapeutic modalities. I strive to offer my clients a peaceful, secure space to share their problems and fears with me. Working together on my clients’ issues, I help them achieve emotional relief, greater confidence and greater self-esteem.
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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.