Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Long Beach, NY
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Benjamin Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CASAC, MSEd
Verified Verified
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC Level 2). I have a Masters of Education in mental health, addictions, and marriage and family therapy. I have worked with families, adolescents and adults for over the 10 years in a variety of settings. I typically utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC Level 2). I have a Masters of Education in mental health, addictions, and marriage and family therapy. I have worked with families, adolescents and adults for over the 10 years in a variety of settings. I typically utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Therapy.
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Rose L. Foley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
Life can be filled with challenging moments, situations and relationships. Such encounters can cause depression, anxiety and isolation. Life events may lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms that can evolve into self-destructive behaviors or relationships. I believe that healing and insight are stimulated by an interpersonal connection provided through a therapeutic alliance between the client and the therapist. I am trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and multiple behavioral therapies. I have years of experience as a therapist working in a renowned outpatient substance abuse and mental health facility.
Life can be filled with challenging moments, situations and relationships. Such encounters can cause depression, anxiety and isolation. Life events may lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms that can evolve into self-destructive behaviors or relationships. I believe that healing and insight are stimulated by an interpersonal connection provided through a therapeutic alliance between the client and the therapist. I am trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and multiple behavioral therapies. I have years of experience as a therapist working in a renowned outpatient substance abuse and mental health facility.
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Vincenzo Renda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Long Beach, NY 11561
Evidence based techniques such as supportive therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are effective to achieve ones' goals.
What has brought you here today? Have you been feeling the need to talk about the challenges in your life? Have you been experiencing unexplainable feelings of sadness or anxiety for an extended period of time? Perhaps a repressed trauma might be resurfacing? Our stories are unique. In the entire history of the universe, there will never be another you. I would like to walk and talk with you during these complex and difficult times. Together we can gain a deeper understanding of where you stand and why you are here at this moment. In a non-judgmental way, I help identify and address harmful societal and self-imposed beliefs.
Evidence based techniques such as supportive therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are effective to achieve ones' goals.
What has brought you here today? Have you been feeling the need to talk about the challenges in your life? Have you been experiencing unexplainable feelings of sadness or anxiety for an extended period of time? Perhaps a repressed trauma might be resurfacing? Our stories are unique. In the entire history of the universe, there will never be another you. I would like to walk and talk with you during these complex and difficult times. Together we can gain a deeper understanding of where you stand and why you are here at this moment. In a non-judgmental way, I help identify and address harmful societal and self-imposed beliefs.
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Amanda Pustorino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
A strong, trusting and safe therapeutic relationship can help individuals on their path towards change. I believe therapy can provide that for those who are looking to work towards reaching their life's goals. Whether you want to address mental health concerns, past trauma or strategies to cope with life transitions, I help my clients to identify barriers in their thought patterns and present tools to build upon their resiliency. My goal is to guide clients towards building self-compassion and improving their confidence. You deserve to take time to invest in your personal well-being.
A strong, trusting and safe therapeutic relationship can help individuals on their path towards change. I believe therapy can provide that for those who are looking to work towards reaching their life's goals. Whether you want to address mental health concerns, past trauma or strategies to cope with life transitions, I help my clients to identify barriers in their thought patterns and present tools to build upon their resiliency. My goal is to guide clients towards building self-compassion and improving their confidence. You deserve to take time to invest in your personal well-being.
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Hello,I am one of the owners of Be You Mental Health Counseling. I am Happy that you are here. I work with all ages but have extensive experience with working with children and adolescents to help them navigate the struggles they might be experiencing and help to guide them to be the happiest and best self they can be. I also have extensive experience working with sports psychology and athletes struggling to deal with anxiety and the pressures of athletics. I am here to make therapy a safe place to help you navigate your way through the up and downs of life.
Hello,I am one of the owners of Be You Mental Health Counseling. I am Happy that you are here. I work with all ages but have extensive experience with working with children and adolescents to help them navigate the struggles they might be experiencing and help to guide them to be the happiest and best self they can be. I also have extensive experience working with sports psychology and athletes struggling to deal with anxiety and the pressures of athletics. I am here to make therapy a safe place to help you navigate your way through the up and downs of life.
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Dana C. Manza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, NY 11561
Are life's obstacles getting you down? Does it feel impossible to get ahead or to get over the past? Life can be overwhelming. Let’s work to overcome negative emotions such as anxiety, sadness, irritability, and any other feelings that may be weighing you down. Together, we will learn to think about our problems in more manageable ways and develop skills to deal with those issues that are individualized to you.
Are life's obstacles getting you down? Does it feel impossible to get ahead or to get over the past? Life can be overwhelming. Let’s work to overcome negative emotions such as anxiety, sadness, irritability, and any other feelings that may be weighing you down. Together, we will learn to think about our problems in more manageable ways and develop skills to deal with those issues that are individualized to you.
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Danielle Madonna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
Welcome! I understand that taking the step to attend therapy can be overwhelming. I offer an empathetic, safe, and welcoming environment that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, where you can discuss your vulnerabilities and work towards self-empowerment. We heal when we allow someone to witness our pain, so I consider it a privilege when someone decides to work with me. I welcome open dialogue and discussion in our sessions. The human experience can be complex, so I take a down-to-earth and open approach while working alongside my clients. Together, we will find solutions to any obstacles you may be experiencing.
Welcome! I understand that taking the step to attend therapy can be overwhelming. I offer an empathetic, safe, and welcoming environment that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, where you can discuss your vulnerabilities and work towards self-empowerment. We heal when we allow someone to witness our pain, so I consider it a privilege when someone decides to work with me. I welcome open dialogue and discussion in our sessions. The human experience can be complex, so I take a down-to-earth and open approach while working alongside my clients. Together, we will find solutions to any obstacles you may be experiencing.
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My approach is a personalized care where all of my clients have the ability to create their own course of treatment. I have multiple years experience providing individualized, solution focused therapy. I have worked with children as young as 5 and adults to up age 70. Success with both individual and family treatment comes naturally. After meeting with me, you will walk away with the knowledge of how to improve your life. You will understand what treatment will look like, clear goals will be created, and a solid foundation on what to expect moving forward.
My approach is a personalized care where all of my clients have the ability to create their own course of treatment. I have multiple years experience providing individualized, solution focused therapy. I have worked with children as young as 5 and adults to up age 70. Success with both individual and family treatment comes naturally. After meeting with me, you will walk away with the knowledge of how to improve your life. You will understand what treatment will look like, clear goals will be created, and a solid foundation on what to expect moving forward.
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Do you often feeling like you are stuck in the same pattern of behavior, thought, or relationships? Do you find it challenging to express your needs or emotions for fear of upsetting others? Are you easily impacted by other people’s moods? Do you often set goals for yourself but then aren't able to be consistent? Do you feel as if you know what to do but continue to have strong emotions that get in the way of you acting in line with your values? Do you have trouble naming or identifying your emotions? Is it challenging for you to set boundaries?
Do you often feeling like you are stuck in the same pattern of behavior, thought, or relationships? Do you find it challenging to express your needs or emotions for fear of upsetting others? Are you easily impacted by other people’s moods? Do you often set goals for yourself but then aren't able to be consistent? Do you feel as if you know what to do but continue to have strong emotions that get in the way of you acting in line with your values? Do you have trouble naming or identifying your emotions? Is it challenging for you to set boundaries?
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I am a holistic therapist who takes into account all areas in life with an emphasis on improving overall mental health symptoms. It is my pleasure to accompany you on your journey to reducing symptoms related to anxiety and depression, conquering the overwhelm that arises from challenging life events and helping you learn new ways to relate to the world around you.
I am a holistic therapist who takes into account all areas in life with an emphasis on improving overall mental health symptoms. It is my pleasure to accompany you on your journey to reducing symptoms related to anxiety and depression, conquering the overwhelm that arises from challenging life events and helping you learn new ways to relate to the world around you.
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Kimberly D Johnson
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CCFT, CCFE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, NY 11561
Congratulations on your interest in personal growth and empowerment. With over 20 years in clinical practice, I am a warm and caring mental health professional with a broad range of trainings, skills, and specializations; ready to support you through healing, change and growth. My treatment approaches are affordable and offered in a discrete and confidential setting. My clinical goal is for my clients to develop the personal tools and insights that will guide them to self care and good mental health.
Congratulations on your interest in personal growth and empowerment. With over 20 years in clinical practice, I am a warm and caring mental health professional with a broad range of trainings, skills, and specializations; ready to support you through healing, change and growth. My treatment approaches are affordable and offered in a discrete and confidential setting. My clinical goal is for my clients to develop the personal tools and insights that will guide them to self care and good mental health.
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Angel Collazo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
Imagine what life would be like if you started to feel better. It could mean happier relationships, better school or work performance, or the motivation to do the things that you enjoy. I can help. From feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship issues, I offer a judgement-free space for you to talk and heal. Together, we will explore what is causing the feelings that led you to seek therapy. We will work on healthy coping skills and symptom management techniques that can help you feel better again.
Imagine what life would be like if you started to feel better. It could mean happier relationships, better school or work performance, or the motivation to do the things that you enjoy. I can help. From feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship issues, I offer a judgement-free space for you to talk and heal. Together, we will explore what is causing the feelings that led you to seek therapy. We will work on healthy coping skills and symptom management techniques that can help you feel better again.
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Gina Tripodo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
Does this sound familiar? "Life just does not feel as great as I thought it would at this time. Some of my relationships feel unfulfilling, others challenging, and I find myself experiencing the same people, situations and outcomes over and over again. I feel sad and anxious that I won't ever be able to have the life I want. I am at a loss of what I am doing wrong or why this keeps happening. I wish there was a way to have the relationships I want, to truly feel happy, and to feel that I have the key to changing my life for the better."
Does this sound familiar? "Life just does not feel as great as I thought it would at this time. Some of my relationships feel unfulfilling, others challenging, and I find myself experiencing the same people, situations and outcomes over and over again. I feel sad and anxious that I won't ever be able to have the life I want. I am at a loss of what I am doing wrong or why this keeps happening. I wish there was a way to have the relationships I want, to truly feel happy, and to feel that I have the key to changing my life for the better."
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Life can be difficult at times. Relationship problems, issues at work, financial or parenting concerns, or feeling stuck or dissatisfied with our life circumstances, all can contribute to depression, anxiety or self-medicating and substance abuse. Whether it is getting rid of your fear, understanding why you are so sad, changing patterns of repeated painful relationships, or eliminatining self-destructive behaviors, the happiness you want and deserve is actually within your control. My approach is solution oriented. My style is collaborative. Patients like the fact that I do more than just listen. I raise questions, get them thinking, make suggestions, and engage actively with clients.
Life can be difficult at times. Relationship problems, issues at work, financial or parenting concerns, or feeling stuck or dissatisfied with our life circumstances, all can contribute to depression, anxiety or self-medicating and substance abuse. Whether it is getting rid of your fear, understanding why you are so sad, changing patterns of repeated painful relationships, or eliminatining self-destructive behaviors, the happiness you want and deserve is actually within your control. My approach is solution oriented. My style is collaborative. Patients like the fact that I do more than just listen. I raise questions, get them thinking, make suggestions, and engage actively with clients.
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Danielle Brozik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
Some of my clients are young adults or new parents in the midst of a major life transition. I also work with adolescents and adults at any stage of life seeking validation, reassurance, and guidance in their careers and relationships. Whatever is bringing you here today, I will use my own professional and personal life experiences to guide our process as we build momentum toward the change you envision for yourself. Working together we can uncover unhelpful patterns to make positive changes in a judgement-free, confidential, and cooperative space.
Some of my clients are young adults or new parents in the midst of a major life transition. I also work with adolescents and adults at any stage of life seeking validation, reassurance, and guidance in their careers and relationships. Whatever is bringing you here today, I will use my own professional and personal life experiences to guide our process as we build momentum toward the change you envision for yourself. Working together we can uncover unhelpful patterns to make positive changes in a judgement-free, confidential, and cooperative space.
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Jaimie Oliver-Masiello
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
If you are struggling in one of the following areas: your relationship with food and body image; parenting a special needs or otherwise spirited child; or happen to be at an impasse in any area of life- Welcome! You have come to the right place. In my work, I firmly believe that awareness coupled with goal-directed action makes for the greatest agent of change. I also believe that you innately possess all that you need to effect change and that we sometimes need a collaborative partner to guide us back to our most authentic and wise-minded selves.
If you are struggling in one of the following areas: your relationship with food and body image; parenting a special needs or otherwise spirited child; or happen to be at an impasse in any area of life- Welcome! You have come to the right place. In my work, I firmly believe that awareness coupled with goal-directed action makes for the greatest agent of change. I also believe that you innately possess all that you need to effect change and that we sometimes need a collaborative partner to guide us back to our most authentic and wise-minded selves.
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Linsey K Harrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
I have over 10 years experience providing individual therapy and crisis intervention. Given my extensive experience in crisis intervention and assessment, I can assist you in formulating a plan for addressing areas that may be causing you distress. At times we may be facing symptoms of anxiety or depression or faced to cope with an array of life’s stressors. Whether you are experiencing difficulty adjusting to new circumstances within your life, ongoing stressors or trying to cope with various symptoms I am here to collaborate with you in finding relief.
I have over 10 years experience providing individual therapy and crisis intervention. Given my extensive experience in crisis intervention and assessment, I can assist you in formulating a plan for addressing areas that may be causing you distress. At times we may be facing symptoms of anxiety or depression or faced to cope with an array of life’s stressors. Whether you are experiencing difficulty adjusting to new circumstances within your life, ongoing stressors or trying to cope with various symptoms I am here to collaborate with you in finding relief.
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Glad you're here! I know that starting therapy can feel uncomfortable and overwhelming. I'm here to support you through the journey as we work together to process the challenges you are facing. No matter what you're going through, growth is possible and working through difficult feelings is part of the healing process. We may not be able to change other people or certain situations, but when we learn to understand and recognize our own patterns of behavior and emotions, they can be integrated into our lives as a means of growth and restoration. There is hope for a more peaceful, joyful, and authentic life!
Glad you're here! I know that starting therapy can feel uncomfortable and overwhelming. I'm here to support you through the journey as we work together to process the challenges you are facing. No matter what you're going through, growth is possible and working through difficult feelings is part of the healing process. We may not be able to change other people or certain situations, but when we learn to understand and recognize our own patterns of behavior and emotions, they can be integrated into our lives as a means of growth and restoration. There is hope for a more peaceful, joyful, and authentic life!
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With over 15 years of counseling experience, I understand how difficult it may be to take that first step to enter therapy. I believe that people are capable of making life changes, sometimes needing support and guidance. Oftentimes, natural supports surround us, we are just unaware of how to tap into them.
With over 15 years of counseling experience, I understand how difficult it may be to take that first step to enter therapy. I believe that people are capable of making life changes, sometimes needing support and guidance. Oftentimes, natural supports surround us, we are just unaware of how to tap into them.
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Marie Marcelin St Louis
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Marie St. Louis. I have spent most of my life helping people be the best versions of themselves, in one capacity or another. As a licensed counselor, I have several years of professional experience helping adults successfully navigate a variety of mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, addiction, loss, relationship conflicts, anger, and other life-controlling issues). I collaborate with clients to develop treatment goals, and explore practical and effective coping strategies to help achieve these goals. This leads to a more robust life that reflects the client's core values.
Hello, my name is Marie St. Louis. I have spent most of my life helping people be the best versions of themselves, in one capacity or another. As a licensed counselor, I have several years of professional experience helping adults successfully navigate a variety of mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, addiction, loss, relationship conflicts, anger, and other life-controlling issues). I collaborate with clients to develop treatment goals, and explore practical and effective coping strategies to help achieve these goals. This leads to a more robust life that reflects the client's core values.
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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.