Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Westchester, NY
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Sabrina Bain is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. She has over 8 years of experience working as a mental health counselor and over 13 years working in the mental health field. Sabrina believes in person-centered counseling in order to meet the needs of each person. This can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Mindfulness and Solution Focused therapy.
Sabrina Bain is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. She has over 8 years of experience working as a mental health counselor and over 13 years working in the mental health field. Sabrina believes in person-centered counseling in order to meet the needs of each person. This can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Mindfulness and Solution Focused therapy.
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Neil Wolfson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westchester, NY 10461 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, chronic illness, or relationship challenges? If you’re in pain, overwhelmed, or feel unable to pull yourself out of your circumstances, I can help. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, EMDR Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method for couples counseling, I can help you feel relief from your pain, gain more control of your life, and find a sense of purpose and direction.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, chronic illness, or relationship challenges? If you’re in pain, overwhelmed, or feel unable to pull yourself out of your circumstances, I can help. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, EMDR Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method for couples counseling, I can help you feel relief from your pain, gain more control of your life, and find a sense of purpose and direction.
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Christine F Cain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westchester, NY 10461 (Online Only)
My treatment modalities are motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused and strengths based perspective.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed and or anxious? Are you trying to find ways to cope with new life changes; lets connect and talk about it. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York with over 10 years experience in working with children, families and adults. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. My goal is to assist individuals with improving their quality of life and guiding them towards understanding their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I am committed to providing my clients with a safe, supportive and non-judgmental safe space.
My treatment modalities are motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused and strengths based perspective.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed and or anxious? Are you trying to find ways to cope with new life changes; lets connect and talk about it. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York with over 10 years experience in working with children, families and adults. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. My goal is to assist individuals with improving their quality of life and guiding them towards understanding their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I am committed to providing my clients with a safe, supportive and non-judgmental safe space.
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Kaitlyn Rezny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westchester, NY 10461
I use a combination of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, and dialectical behavior therapy.
If you are reading this, you may be considering working with a therapist. Whether you are feeling anxious, having a difficult time getting motivated, feeling down, or recently going through some other life change, I would love to work with you on reaching your treatment goals. Starting therapy can be an anxiety producing process in itself, but I am a very compassionate, nonjudgemental, and creative clinician so will do my best to ensure it is as comfortable as possible.
I use a combination of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, and dialectical behavior therapy.
If you are reading this, you may be considering working with a therapist. Whether you are feeling anxious, having a difficult time getting motivated, feeling down, or recently going through some other life change, I would love to work with you on reaching your treatment goals. Starting therapy can be an anxiety producing process in itself, but I am a very compassionate, nonjudgemental, and creative clinician so will do my best to ensure it is as comfortable as possible.
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Elizabeth Pace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westchester, NY 10461 (Online Only)
Elizabeth’s therapeutic style is one that is goal-oriented, collaborative, strengths-based, and promotes positive psychology. She enjoys working with those with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma histories. She uses a number of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. Above all, a holistic and mind/ body perspective guides her practice.
Elizabeth’s therapeutic style is one that is goal-oriented, collaborative, strengths-based, and promotes positive psychology. She enjoys working with those with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma histories. She uses a number of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. Above all, a holistic and mind/ body perspective guides her practice.
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Trained in cognitive AND feeling therapy, I combine both approaches to uncover the core of a client's issues. I encourage curiosity rather than self or other blame. Only through curiosity and self reflection can a person move from a place of feeling stuck to a place where life starts flowing again. Over 23,000 clinical hours working with symptoms like anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, interpersonal conflict, family of origin issues, etc.. Also, specialist in Enneagram Personality System and Gregorc Learning styles.
Trained in cognitive AND feeling therapy, I combine both approaches to uncover the core of a client's issues. I encourage curiosity rather than self or other blame. Only through curiosity and self reflection can a person move from a place of feeling stuck to a place where life starts flowing again. Over 23,000 clinical hours working with symptoms like anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, interpersonal conflict, family of origin issues, etc.. Also, specialist in Enneagram Personality System and Gregorc Learning styles.
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Certified Arise /Substance Abuse Interventionist/ Certified Recovery Coach working with individuals and their families affected by the disease of addiction and mental health disorders. I travel to all boroughs in NY and out of state. I have over thirty years of experience motivating families to change their negative behaviors, to healthier patterns, resulting in positive outcomes for the whole family. I provide on-going comprehensive care with families for at least six months during and placement to treatment. My approach is an invitational, compassionate and highly successful approach. Outstanding references will be provided.
Certified Arise /Substance Abuse Interventionist/ Certified Recovery Coach working with individuals and their families affected by the disease of addiction and mental health disorders. I travel to all boroughs in NY and out of state. I have over thirty years of experience motivating families to change their negative behaviors, to healthier patterns, resulting in positive outcomes for the whole family. I provide on-going comprehensive care with families for at least six months during and placement to treatment. My approach is an invitational, compassionate and highly successful approach. Outstanding references will be provided.
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Carrie LaBarge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Westchester, NY 10461 (Online Only)
Carrie LaBarge is a licensed clinical social worker. Carrie knows each individual has unique struggles. She helps patients identify their strengths and resources and helps them through their journey. Her goal is to support patients by providing a safe place to share their experiences, allowing them to grow and live a more fulfilling life. When working with Carrie, patients can expect kindness, compassion, and a non-judgmental experience that will help them challenge some of the ways they’re feeling stuck. Carrie uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, EMDR, and emotional freedom technique (also known as tappin).
Carrie LaBarge is a licensed clinical social worker. Carrie knows each individual has unique struggles. She helps patients identify their strengths and resources and helps them through their journey. Her goal is to support patients by providing a safe place to share their experiences, allowing them to grow and live a more fulfilling life. When working with Carrie, patients can expect kindness, compassion, and a non-judgmental experience that will help them challenge some of the ways they’re feeling stuck. Carrie uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, EMDR, and emotional freedom technique (also known as tappin).
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Dr. Erica E. Gardner-Schuster
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Westchester, NY 10461 (Online Only)
Welcome. Let's begin. You are taking an important step toward a more meaningful life. As your group therapist, I create empathic, safe group therapy spaces for you to clarify your life priorities & purpose, heal, grow, bring about lasting change & feel less lonely. Through our work together, you will foster greater authenticity and psychological/spiritual resilience as you navigate life choices, transitions & stressors. I will guide you toward more fulfilling relationships with yourself & others. Ultimately, you will feel more hopeful, empowered & free. I can help you create the life you want to be living.
Welcome. Let's begin. You are taking an important step toward a more meaningful life. As your group therapist, I create empathic, safe group therapy spaces for you to clarify your life priorities & purpose, heal, grow, bring about lasting change & feel less lonely. Through our work together, you will foster greater authenticity and psychological/spiritual resilience as you navigate life choices, transitions & stressors. I will guide you toward more fulfilling relationships with yourself & others. Ultimately, you will feel more hopeful, empowered & free. I can help you create the life you want to be living.
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Perseverance Now Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP, SIFI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westchester, NY 10461
Great to meet you! My name is Briana! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 13 years' experience working with adult individuals, couples, and groups. I seek to not only challenge Clients, but to support, empower, and foster growth towards accomplishing their goals. I look to working with people who need support for Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health, Infertility, Conflict Resolution and Communication.
Great to meet you! My name is Briana! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 13 years' experience working with adult individuals, couples, and groups. I seek to not only challenge Clients, but to support, empower, and foster growth towards accomplishing their goals. I look to working with people who need support for Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health, Infertility, Conflict Resolution and Communication.
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Thank you for visiting my profile! Whether you’re new to therapy or find yourself in need of a new clinician, I provide a warm and collaborative approach to help you reach your goals. I use a variety of techniques, but most often work from a Cognitive Behavioral framework to offer you skills to use in your everyday life and help you move through any stuck points. My goal is to combine my expertise with your own (no one knows you as well as you do!) to create treatment plans that work for your busy lifestyle.
Thank you for visiting my profile! Whether you’re new to therapy or find yourself in need of a new clinician, I provide a warm and collaborative approach to help you reach your goals. I use a variety of techniques, but most often work from a Cognitive Behavioral framework to offer you skills to use in your everyday life and help you move through any stuck points. My goal is to combine my expertise with your own (no one knows you as well as you do!) to create treatment plans that work for your busy lifestyle.
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Carrol Bissoondial
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Westchester, NY 10461 (Online Only)
Carrol Bissoondial, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience. She has worked with diverse populations dealing with a wide range of mental illnesses. She has worked with clients of all ages, but her focus is mainly on adults.One of Carrol’s favorite approaches, when treating her clients, is Developing Effectiveness and Positive Skills. She believes that a positive attitude and/or perspective can make a big difference in our ability to live our best lives. She also believes in a holistic approach because she feels our minds and bodies are intertwined and must be treated as a whole.
Carrol Bissoondial, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience. She has worked with diverse populations dealing with a wide range of mental illnesses. She has worked with clients of all ages, but her focus is mainly on adults.One of Carrol’s favorite approaches, when treating her clients, is Developing Effectiveness and Positive Skills. She believes that a positive attitude and/or perspective can make a big difference in our ability to live our best lives. She also believes in a holistic approach because she feels our minds and bodies are intertwined and must be treated as a whole.
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The traditional approaches to treating gambling addiction do not work for many people, and the philosophy and limited focus of Gamblers Anonymous are often not a good fit for higher-functioning, compulsive gamblers. I help you really figure it all out so you can overcome this addiction. My approach is flexible and individualized, and it can help almost anyone make substantial progress towards resolving their gambling addiction. I work with you to achieve your goals and ultimately build a truly fulfilling life for yourself. This may involve abstinence, learning moderation, or simply reducing your gambling to a more optimal level.
The traditional approaches to treating gambling addiction do not work for many people, and the philosophy and limited focus of Gamblers Anonymous are often not a good fit for higher-functioning, compulsive gamblers. I help you really figure it all out so you can overcome this addiction. My approach is flexible and individualized, and it can help almost anyone make substantial progress towards resolving their gambling addiction. I work with you to achieve your goals and ultimately build a truly fulfilling life for yourself. This may involve abstinence, learning moderation, or simply reducing your gambling to a more optimal level.
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Christina Rose Carmody
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westchester, NY 10461 (Online Only)
I am passionate about supporting diverse communities, including LGBTQ+, veterans, adults, aging adults, and families. My expertise lies in helping with aging-related challenges, adapting to life's stressors, healing from trauma and shame, overcoming unhealthy coping habits, and dealing with grief and loss. With a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work, I bring warmth and understanding from my experience in Hospice care. I'm here to provide compassionate and personalized support for you and your loved ones.
I am passionate about supporting diverse communities, including LGBTQ+, veterans, adults, aging adults, and families. My expertise lies in helping with aging-related challenges, adapting to life's stressors, healing from trauma and shame, overcoming unhealthy coping habits, and dealing with grief and loss. With a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work, I bring warmth and understanding from my experience in Hospice care. I'm here to provide compassionate and personalized support for you and your loved ones.
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Lori Stella Horning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westchester, NY 10461 (Online Only)
Hi there, I am so glad you are exploring my page! My name is Lori and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing Telehealth in both New York & Florida. I admire your willingness to explore therapy, this is a courageous first step and not always easy for one to do! I specialize in working with children (6+), teens, and young adults. I am trained in a variety of best practices to treat various symptoms. I utilize a collaborative, person centered approach. I honor the therapy space we share in order to support one's path to healing, coping, and change. I am a strong advocate and believe that everyone has a voice!
Hi there, I am so glad you are exploring my page! My name is Lori and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing Telehealth in both New York & Florida. I admire your willingness to explore therapy, this is a courageous first step and not always easy for one to do! I specialize in working with children (6+), teens, and young adults. I am trained in a variety of best practices to treat various symptoms. I utilize a collaborative, person centered approach. I honor the therapy space we share in order to support one's path to healing, coping, and change. I am a strong advocate and believe that everyone has a voice!
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Joan Sass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Westchester, NY 10461 (Online Only)
Life can be hard, sometimes we can't even get out of bed to face the day. Learning skills to address: sadness, exhaustion, family dynamics, work stress, issues of trauma, PTSD, depression that stops you from enjoying life are some of the factors that I address in treatment. It can be scary to address the past, face the issues that have impeded us from being happy and successful, but with treatment and learning new skills slowly life can be better. Everyone wants to be happy, but change is hard and the struggle is real. With my psychodynamic approach we can create a treatment plan and approach to address these issues
Life can be hard, sometimes we can't even get out of bed to face the day. Learning skills to address: sadness, exhaustion, family dynamics, work stress, issues of trauma, PTSD, depression that stops you from enjoying life are some of the factors that I address in treatment. It can be scary to address the past, face the issues that have impeded us from being happy and successful, but with treatment and learning new skills slowly life can be better. Everyone wants to be happy, but change is hard and the struggle is real. With my psychodynamic approach we can create a treatment plan and approach to address these issues
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Naomi Schwenk
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Westchester, NY 10461 (Online Only)
Hey there, I’m Naomi! As a biracial Asian American psychotherapist, I take a holistic and culturally sensitive approach rooted in empathy and respect, blending elements from various therapeutic modalities to tailor a unique and supportive experience, just for you. Are you navigating heavy emotions? Struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or ASD? Perhaps you're exploring your identity and its links to intergenerational, cultural, or queer-related trauma? Or maybe you often feel misunderstood and want to build effective & intentional communication skills? If you crave internal peace, this neurodivergent-friendly therapist can help!
Hey there, I’m Naomi! As a biracial Asian American psychotherapist, I take a holistic and culturally sensitive approach rooted in empathy and respect, blending elements from various therapeutic modalities to tailor a unique and supportive experience, just for you. Are you navigating heavy emotions? Struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or ASD? Perhaps you're exploring your identity and its links to intergenerational, cultural, or queer-related trauma? Or maybe you often feel misunderstood and want to build effective & intentional communication skills? If you crave internal peace, this neurodivergent-friendly therapist can help!
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Laurice Whitfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Verified Verified
Westchester, NY 10461 (Online Only)
As a modern psychoanalytically trained therapist who enjoys working with people, I follow a holistic approach to physical and behavioral health care. My role is to help people live their best life by helping them to resolve the emotional obstacles getting in the way of living ones best life.
As a modern psychoanalytically trained therapist who enjoys working with people, I follow a holistic approach to physical and behavioral health care. My role is to help people live their best life by helping them to resolve the emotional obstacles getting in the way of living ones best life.
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Christine Havekost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westchester, NY 10461 (Online Only)
Christine Havekost is a licensed clinical social worker. Christine has been treating patients since 1996 and strives to make her patients feel comfortable and safe. She encourages her patients to confront their challenges and supports them through this process, exploring the issues in their lives and pursuing their goals. Christine’s ultimate goal is to motivate patients so they feel able to build on their strengths and enrich their lives. Christine’s style in the session is informal and interactive. She likes to use a problem-solving approach.
Christine Havekost is a licensed clinical social worker. Christine has been treating patients since 1996 and strives to make her patients feel comfortable and safe. She encourages her patients to confront their challenges and supports them through this process, exploring the issues in their lives and pursuing their goals. Christine’s ultimate goal is to motivate patients so they feel able to build on their strengths and enrich their lives. Christine’s style in the session is informal and interactive. She likes to use a problem-solving approach.
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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.