Motivational Interviewing Therapists in River Oaks, TX
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Sarah draws from techniques from Trust Based Relational Interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Functional Family Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Sarah Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from West Texas who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. She has worked in an outpatient mental health setting as well as non-profit counseling centers. She recently finished completing her LCSW working to provide individual and family counseling with adolescents in the juvenile justice system. Sarah Jones has a passion for working with children and adolescents dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and other stressors that could be affecting their lives.
Sarah draws from techniques from Trust Based Relational Interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Functional Family Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Sarah Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from West Texas who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. She has worked in an outpatient mental health setting as well as non-profit counseling centers. She recently finished completing her LCSW working to provide individual and family counseling with adolescents in the juvenile justice system. Sarah Jones has a passion for working with children and adolescents dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and other stressors that could be affecting their lives.
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Hello! Perhaps you are searching Psychology Today for a loved one or for yourself, or simply to acquaint yourself with counseling. I commend for exploring your options. I have over nine years of experience providing therapy for a variety of issues. When clients begin therapy, many of them are searching for a space to fully express themselves and to process their struggles. Many are looking for a safe person to confide in without feeling judged. My hope is that you find that here and begin to identify ways to move forward.
Hello! Perhaps you are searching Psychology Today for a loved one or for yourself, or simply to acquaint yourself with counseling. I commend for exploring your options. I have over nine years of experience providing therapy for a variety of issues. When clients begin therapy, many of them are searching for a space to fully express themselves and to process their struggles. Many are looking for a safe person to confide in without feeling judged. My hope is that you find that here and begin to identify ways to move forward.
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My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is fulfilling. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is fulfilling. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
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Rama G Gerig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, FSW, SEP, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River Oaks, TX 76114
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan tailored for your needs. I promise to be there for you every possible step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan tailored for your needs. I promise to be there for you every possible step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
![Photo of Felicia Smith, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/31016aa9-07cf-480c-a6db-9ff140ed57aa/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome to my Therapist BIO page. I am glad you are here! My number one priority as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor is to help you meet your therapy goals! Over the last seven years I have provided care and treatment to individuals looking for similar support as yourself. I have worked with minor children, adolescents, young adults, individuals, couples, married couples, families, groups, veterans, and the senior community all for the same reasons; to provide care and treatment during challenging times.
Welcome to my Therapist BIO page. I am glad you are here! My number one priority as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor is to help you meet your therapy goals! Over the last seven years I have provided care and treatment to individuals looking for similar support as yourself. I have worked with minor children, adolescents, young adults, individuals, couples, married couples, families, groups, veterans, and the senior community all for the same reasons; to provide care and treatment during challenging times.
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Judy Lee Bou Kheir
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
River Oaks, TX 76114 (Online Only)
Struggling with life changes, or emotions that seem out of control? Sometimes in life we need help sorting out problems and finding our way to the best solution. This is the reason I pursued a counseling career, after working as an educational professional for over 30 years. My experience in education provides me with knowledge of adolescent behaviors, goal setting and addressing family/parenting issues. I’ve honed my counseling skills to also be of help in adult issues such as grief & bereavement, life changes, motivation, as well as depression, anxiety and substance use/addiction disorders.
Struggling with life changes, or emotions that seem out of control? Sometimes in life we need help sorting out problems and finding our way to the best solution. This is the reason I pursued a counseling career, after working as an educational professional for over 30 years. My experience in education provides me with knowledge of adolescent behaviors, goal setting and addressing family/parenting issues. I’ve honed my counseling skills to also be of help in adult issues such as grief & bereavement, life changes, motivation, as well as depression, anxiety and substance use/addiction disorders.
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Federico Mendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
River Oaks, TX 76114
Are you facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? I'm here to support you on your healing journey with compassion and experience. Together, we'll create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely. Let's work towards finding resilience, meaningful connections, and fulfillment in your life. Our focus will be on developing coping skills, enhancing communication, healing, and fostering self-acceptance.
Are you facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? I'm here to support you on your healing journey with compassion and experience. Together, we'll create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely. Let's work towards finding resilience, meaningful connections, and fulfillment in your life. Our focus will be on developing coping skills, enhancing communication, healing, and fostering self-acceptance.
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Family Circle Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, MS LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Using motivational interviewing and Strategic Therapeutic techniques, I ensure each party can access and talk about their pain and hurts, whether trivial or huge.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma from family and relational issues? Does every disagreement in your relationship turn into an escalation and fight? Are you and your partner struggling to get along, much less enjoy your union happily and together? If so, I can help. I'm happily married with four children, but it didn't always start out flourishing. I have had a similar experience, and the principles that saved my marriage and made it thrive can help yours. I have helped several clients from different backgrounds. Call me today for a free 15-minute consultation.
Using motivational interviewing and Strategic Therapeutic techniques, I ensure each party can access and talk about their pain and hurts, whether trivial or huge.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma from family and relational issues? Does every disagreement in your relationship turn into an escalation and fight? Are you and your partner struggling to get along, much less enjoy your union happily and together? If so, I can help. I'm happily married with four children, but it didn't always start out flourishing. I have had a similar experience, and the principles that saved my marriage and made it thrive can help yours. I have helped several clients from different backgrounds. Call me today for a free 15-minute consultation.
![Photo of Eric Darnell Mcclure, LMSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0b1c750c-aa4b-42fe-bb47-731876a96921/3/320x400.jpeg)
Eric Darnell Mcclure
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Through motivational interviewing, I'll strive to meet you where you are, and challenge you to move forward gradually.
It is my goal to join individuals as they strive to better themselves. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker that has over 10 years of experience of working with individuals and families with various disorders including depression, anxiety, and everyday life challenges. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and if you are emotionally unhappy it is hard to remain healthy in the body. Using a mixed variety of modalities, it is my goal to empower you during your journey to find self-satisfaction and better enjoyment of life. Let’s start the journey to a calmer you today.
Through motivational interviewing, I'll strive to meet you where you are, and challenge you to move forward gradually.
It is my goal to join individuals as they strive to better themselves. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker that has over 10 years of experience of working with individuals and families with various disorders including depression, anxiety, and everyday life challenges. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and if you are emotionally unhappy it is hard to remain healthy in the body. Using a mixed variety of modalities, it is my goal to empower you during your journey to find self-satisfaction and better enjoyment of life. Let’s start the journey to a calmer you today.
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Pablo (Paul) Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR, Trained
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Additionally, I use an integrative approach with EMDR therapy, CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am currently accepting new clients and I am able to provide telehealth and in person counseling. I am dually licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). I have recently gained EMDR therapy training and I invite you to take your next step towards healing.
Additionally, I use an integrative approach with EMDR therapy, CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am currently accepting new clients and I am able to provide telehealth and in person counseling. I am dually licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). I have recently gained EMDR therapy training and I invite you to take your next step towards healing.
![Photo of Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S, AAMFT, Sup, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40951758-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Violeta Kadieva
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, AAMFT, Sup
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76106
I have Completed Level 1, 2, & 3 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Grief and Loss, Intimate Partner Violence, Great Start Premarital, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Co-Occurring Disorders, Resiliency.
I see families, couples, children, adolescents, and adults. I offer a safe and empathetic environment where clients can address their difficulties and begin the process of healing. As a family therapist I navigate conversations in a way that catalyzes the strengths, wisdom, and support of the family system. I help my clients work through challenging times, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, set personal goals, and work toward desired outcomes.
I have Completed Level 1, 2, & 3 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Grief and Loss, Intimate Partner Violence, Great Start Premarital, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Co-Occurring Disorders, Resiliency.
I see families, couples, children, adolescents, and adults. I offer a safe and empathetic environment where clients can address their difficulties and begin the process of healing. As a family therapist I navigate conversations in a way that catalyzes the strengths, wisdom, and support of the family system. I help my clients work through challenging times, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, set personal goals, and work toward desired outcomes.
![Photo of Alison Johnson, LCSW, MSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/73a390e0-9fa2-47c4-952d-54fedd2e9988/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapist, trained in Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and utilize a variety of evidence-based techniques to facilitate the therapeutic process.
How can I help? Not only is this the question that you may be asking as you look at multiple profiles searching for a therapist, but this is a question that I have been asking along my journey in life which led me to the field of behavioral health and wellness. It is my goal to help you unlock and unblock the things that may be beneath the surface in order to create an environment that cultivates healing and contentment in the current moment. I have helped individuals with various mental health diagnoses to create affective plans to maintain wellness and have assisted with a range of issues including grief, abuse, life transitions.
I am a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapist, trained in Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and utilize a variety of evidence-based techniques to facilitate the therapeutic process.
How can I help? Not only is this the question that you may be asking as you look at multiple profiles searching for a therapist, but this is a question that I have been asking along my journey in life which led me to the field of behavioral health and wellness. It is my goal to help you unlock and unblock the things that may be beneath the surface in order to create an environment that cultivates healing and contentment in the current moment. I have helped individuals with various mental health diagnoses to create affective plans to maintain wellness and have assisted with a range of issues including grief, abuse, life transitions.
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Allison Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76114
I draw from holistic, client-centered, positive and strengths based approaches, in which I may utilize techniques from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, systems/family dynamics, solution-focused, mindfulness, and psychoeducational modalities.
I believe that healing is a deeply personalized journey that occurs in many ways. I offer a blend of warmth, compassion, and honesty to create a space fostering change and growth. I draw from a variety of approaches depending on each client’s unique needs, treating the entire self: body, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and creativity. Life is full of both pain and joy; I want to help you be present for all of it.
I draw from holistic, client-centered, positive and strengths based approaches, in which I may utilize techniques from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, systems/family dynamics, solution-focused, mindfulness, and psychoeducational modalities.
I believe that healing is a deeply personalized journey that occurs in many ways. I offer a blend of warmth, compassion, and honesty to create a space fostering change and growth. I draw from a variety of approaches depending on each client’s unique needs, treating the entire self: body, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and creativity. Life is full of both pain and joy; I want to help you be present for all of it.
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Michelle Lee Roberson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76106 (Online Only)
I specialize in solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Life is all about actions and reactions. Often we do not realize how our actions, or lack thereof, affect our situational outcomes. My name is Michelle Roberson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, who aims to walk this path with you and explore your many possibilities. Sometimes we search to define who we are and where we fit on this journey called life. There are many roads to take and for the last five years, I've enjoyed working with a variety of individuals and families, focused on identifying the right road, learning healthy techniques, and practical ways to cope with life challenges.
I specialize in solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Life is all about actions and reactions. Often we do not realize how our actions, or lack thereof, affect our situational outcomes. My name is Michelle Roberson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, who aims to walk this path with you and explore your many possibilities. Sometimes we search to define who we are and where we fit on this journey called life. There are many roads to take and for the last five years, I've enjoyed working with a variety of individuals and families, focused on identifying the right road, learning healthy techniques, and practical ways to cope with life challenges.
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Dr. Valerie Hope
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LPCC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
I utilize multiple modalities that may include: CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, Exposure/Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Reality Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, and Parenting.
Accepting NEW clients. I feel privileged that you are reading this to potentially help you, a loved one, or someone you know. I would love to join you on your journey of nurturing your emotional health. Are you the one that has been considering counseling, but keep talking yourself out of it because you have lived with many of these symptoms for so long, and think you can just keep going on with them. My philosophy in counseling is to help others be the best version of themselves, promote healing, reach their potential with their goals, guide them on how to get there while overcoming any barriers.
I utilize multiple modalities that may include: CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, Exposure/Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Reality Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, and Parenting.
Accepting NEW clients. I feel privileged that you are reading this to potentially help you, a loved one, or someone you know. I would love to join you on your journey of nurturing your emotional health. Are you the one that has been considering counseling, but keep talking yourself out of it because you have lived with many of these symptoms for so long, and think you can just keep going on with them. My philosophy in counseling is to help others be the best version of themselves, promote healing, reach their potential with their goals, guide them on how to get there while overcoming any barriers.
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John Moreno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76114 (Online Only)
I utilize empathic listening and Motivational Interviewing to get a better sense of who you are and what you’re seeking.
Have you felt stuck, stagnant, or just not where you want to be? Do you feel sad for reasons you don’t understand? Are you struggling with negative self-talk regularly and want to get control of the narrative? Do your emotions get the best of you and you want to learn to control them better? Do you often find yourself taking substances in order to just deal with the day-to-day? If you said "yes" to any of those questions then I want you to know it’s okay to have felt that way. It’s okay to not feel great about things. But you’re here, and you’re looking. And that is where your journey will begin.
I utilize empathic listening and Motivational Interviewing to get a better sense of who you are and what you’re seeking.
Have you felt stuck, stagnant, or just not where you want to be? Do you feel sad for reasons you don’t understand? Are you struggling with negative self-talk regularly and want to get control of the narrative? Do your emotions get the best of you and you want to learn to control them better? Do you often find yourself taking substances in order to just deal with the day-to-day? If you said "yes" to any of those questions then I want you to know it’s okay to have felt that way. It’s okay to not feel great about things. But you’re here, and you’re looking. And that is where your journey will begin.
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Shatavia Fatima Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
I utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducational Information, Mindfulness-Based Techniques and other methods.
As your future therapist, I am here to help you with life challenges and provide the support you will need to manage. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most significant factors in assisting individuals to be successful in therapy and reach their goals. I have clinical experience in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life/work transitions, coping with grief and loss, self esteem issues.
I utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducational Information, Mindfulness-Based Techniques and other methods.
As your future therapist, I am here to help you with life challenges and provide the support you will need to manage. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most significant factors in assisting individuals to be successful in therapy and reach their goals. I have clinical experience in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life/work transitions, coping with grief and loss, self esteem issues.
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Oscar David Montoya Jr Lcsw-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
I have experience in Trauma focused-ACT, Trauma Informed-Care, trained in CBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
We live in a society that has made vulnerability seen as weakness, ironically, it is what allows us to be human and make connections. Do you feel a struggle in making connections? Do you struggle with overwhelming feelings of pain, anger, anxiety or depression, and feel like these are what define you? Do you feel like no one will ever understand, like you are detached from the world? Have you been through a traumatic experience, that robs you of freedom? Is motivation the issue, are you fatigued from attempts at change, but never having a guiding light?
I have experience in Trauma focused-ACT, Trauma Informed-Care, trained in CBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
We live in a society that has made vulnerability seen as weakness, ironically, it is what allows us to be human and make connections. Do you feel a struggle in making connections? Do you struggle with overwhelming feelings of pain, anger, anxiety or depression, and feel like these are what define you? Do you feel like no one will ever understand, like you are detached from the world? Have you been through a traumatic experience, that robs you of freedom? Is motivation the issue, are you fatigued from attempts at change, but never having a guiding light?
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Dr. Rachel Grimes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
I also use supportive counseling, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and more.
The patients I work with have experienced a traumatic event or have a complex trauma history. They may be experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. This might include; nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, irritability, or anxiety. These patients deserve a safe space to work through their traumatic experiences. It is my goal to help patients reduce their trauma symptoms and heal.
I also use supportive counseling, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and more.
The patients I work with have experienced a traumatic event or have a complex trauma history. They may be experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. This might include; nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, irritability, or anxiety. These patients deserve a safe space to work through their traumatic experiences. It is my goal to help patients reduce their trauma symptoms and heal.
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Wayne Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years. I specialize in relationship issues and working with families to build and restore healthy, loving relationships. I also am a military veteran with multiple deployments of my own. I understand the unique challenges of military life on both the member and the family. I welcome the opportunity to help any family improve their relationships and grow stronger together.
I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years. I specialize in relationship issues and working with families to build and restore healthy, loving relationships. I also am a military veteran with multiple deployments of my own. I understand the unique challenges of military life on both the member and the family. I welcome the opportunity to help any family improve their relationships and grow stronger together.
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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.