Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Weatherford, TX
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Valeria Morado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Weatherford, TX 76086 (Online Only)
My name is Valeria Morado. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. I have 5 years of experience providing mental health services to various populations, including youth and adults with anxiety, depression, substance use, and family conflict. I utilize a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Supportive therapies during treatments with my clients. I believe I am empathetic and client-centered, which significantly helps my clients in their journey to wellness.
My name is Valeria Morado. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. I have 5 years of experience providing mental health services to various populations, including youth and adults with anxiety, depression, substance use, and family conflict. I utilize a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Supportive therapies during treatments with my clients. I believe I am empathetic and client-centered, which significantly helps my clients in their journey to wellness.
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Hi! My name is Melanie Cephas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Texas working with clients via Telehealth. I am a therapist who specializes in working with individuals between the ages of 12-30 that struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, unresolved past trauma, stress, grief/loss, relationship issues, and lack of social and communication skills. I use a variety of various interventions, such as EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, and multiple other therapies and techniques to meet each client's individual needs.
Hi! My name is Melanie Cephas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Texas working with clients via Telehealth. I am a therapist who specializes in working with individuals between the ages of 12-30 that struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, unresolved past trauma, stress, grief/loss, relationship issues, and lack of social and communication skills. I use a variety of various interventions, such as EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, and multiple other therapies and techniques to meet each client's individual needs.
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Mary Beth Dennie, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Weatherford, TX 76086
Life can be hard. Sometimes we all need someone to help us understand ourselves better, to guide us as we move forward in making personal changes, and to help navigate the path to becoming the person we want to be. I am here to listen to you and guide you as you head toward your personal journey of emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and difficult life transitions, such as divorce or blending a family. As a marriage and family counselor, I help clients in affair recovery, parenting plan development, and healing from emotional wounds caused by divorce.
Life can be hard. Sometimes we all need someone to help us understand ourselves better, to guide us as we move forward in making personal changes, and to help navigate the path to becoming the person we want to be. I am here to listen to you and guide you as you head toward your personal journey of emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and difficult life transitions, such as divorce or blending a family. As a marriage and family counselor, I help clients in affair recovery, parenting plan development, and healing from emotional wounds caused by divorce.
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Dr. Brandi Buckner
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Weatherford, TX 76086
Psychological pain is real. It can motivate you to reach out for counseling, look within yourself and learn to deal with people in your life. The more you learn about yourself individually and within relationships, the more confidence and happiness you will achieve. I have been helping individuals, couples, families, and children for 25 years. I will listen and help you identify themes, patterns, and belief systems in your life that are causing you discomfort and pain. I will provide you with Information and knowledge to use outside of our sessions. Self knowledge will empower you!
Psychological pain is real. It can motivate you to reach out for counseling, look within yourself and learn to deal with people in your life. The more you learn about yourself individually and within relationships, the more confidence and happiness you will achieve. I have been helping individuals, couples, families, and children for 25 years. I will listen and help you identify themes, patterns, and belief systems in your life that are causing you discomfort and pain. I will provide you with Information and knowledge to use outside of our sessions. Self knowledge will empower you!
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Jimmy McDavid
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, M Ed, LPC-A, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Weatherford, TX 76086
The ideal client has had enough of trying to solve “life on life's terms” with the same reactions and patterns that have proven inefficient, and possibly disastrous in the past. I was trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy. This translates into goal-oriented therapy sessions in as few sessions as necessary to accomplish identified goals. I believe that clients seek mental health therapy to improve their daily living and it is my job to provide a safe space along with relevant psychotherapeutic interventions that enlighten a path to better living.
The ideal client has had enough of trying to solve “life on life's terms” with the same reactions and patterns that have proven inefficient, and possibly disastrous in the past. I was trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy. This translates into goal-oriented therapy sessions in as few sessions as necessary to accomplish identified goals. I believe that clients seek mental health therapy to improve their daily living and it is my job to provide a safe space along with relevant psychotherapeutic interventions that enlighten a path to better living.
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Audra Mathis, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Weatherford, TX 76087 (Online Only)
When you're ready to make some changes in your life, I'm here to help. Maybe you're interested in finding ways to be a better "you", maybe find a more meaningful relationship with someone special or you'd like to get your family behaving, well, more like a family. I'll help you learn about the barriers that have been holding you back. Working together, we'll find new ways to help you move forward.
When you're ready to make some changes in your life, I'm here to help. Maybe you're interested in finding ways to be a better "you", maybe find a more meaningful relationship with someone special or you'd like to get your family behaving, well, more like a family. I'll help you learn about the barriers that have been holding you back. Working together, we'll find new ways to help you move forward.
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Jennifer Cranford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Weatherford, TX 76086
Have you lost your way? Perhaps your life was headed in one direction when an unexpected event changed the direction of your life and you feel alone and disoriented. Or perhaps you are in a relationship with someone that you love that has become mentally abusive and you have lost the person inside that you used to be. Or maybe you have changed over the years through life’s experiences and the career that you once loved no longer fits you and are looking for a new path but have no idea where to start. If any of these stories sound familiar, just know that while you may be lost, you are not alone.
Have you lost your way? Perhaps your life was headed in one direction when an unexpected event changed the direction of your life and you feel alone and disoriented. Or perhaps you are in a relationship with someone that you love that has become mentally abusive and you have lost the person inside that you used to be. Or maybe you have changed over the years through life’s experiences and the career that you once loved no longer fits you and are looking for a new path but have no idea where to start. If any of these stories sound familiar, just know that while you may be lost, you are not alone.
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Rachel Diane Rouse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Weatherford, TX 76086
Making the decision to contact a therapist is not always easy. There may be fear of judgment or of the unknown. I applaud those who take the first step to seek help for issues they are struggling with. Anxiety, depression and self-harm, to name a few, have become such common struggles in our society. Therapy can be a place to explore your life, take a look at your experiences and build skills to help improve your future. Sometimes, everyone needs help weeding through those difficult times when things can become confusing or overwhelming. My goal is to walk with clients through this process and toward their goals.
Making the decision to contact a therapist is not always easy. There may be fear of judgment or of the unknown. I applaud those who take the first step to seek help for issues they are struggling with. Anxiety, depression and self-harm, to name a few, have become such common struggles in our society. Therapy can be a place to explore your life, take a look at your experiences and build skills to help improve your future. Sometimes, everyone needs help weeding through those difficult times when things can become confusing or overwhelming. My goal is to walk with clients through this process and toward their goals.
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I specialize in children, adolescents, families, and couples. I am married with two adult girls and a husband of 28 years. Please know this doesn't make me an expert on teens, children, or marriage. However, it does give me insight and life experiences along with my training to help clients in these life stages. I enjoy working with clients to navigate life-stage changes within family systems. I enjoy working with teens, preteens, and children as young as 4 years old. I have 16 years of experience in teaching and an additional 8 years in youth and children's ministry. I also work with couples in pre-marital and marital counseling.
I specialize in children, adolescents, families, and couples. I am married with two adult girls and a husband of 28 years. Please know this doesn't make me an expert on teens, children, or marriage. However, it does give me insight and life experiences along with my training to help clients in these life stages. I enjoy working with clients to navigate life-stage changes within family systems. I enjoy working with teens, preteens, and children as young as 4 years old. I have 16 years of experience in teaching and an additional 8 years in youth and children's ministry. I also work with couples in pre-marital and marital counseling.
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Jessica Schneider-Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Weatherford, TX 76087
Jessica Schneider-Watson is a Counselor in Parker County, Texas offering Psychotherapy and Christian Counseling services to all ages. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychology & Counseling and Theology from BH Carroll Theological Seminary. She is licensed in Texas as a LPC and enjoys working with individuals, marriages, teens and children. She is highly trained in working with those suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, marital or relational conflict, high stress, co-parenting, teens and abusive relationships. While using an integrated theory approach, each client is treated based on their specific needs.
Jessica Schneider-Watson is a Counselor in Parker County, Texas offering Psychotherapy and Christian Counseling services to all ages. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychology & Counseling and Theology from BH Carroll Theological Seminary. She is licensed in Texas as a LPC and enjoys working with individuals, marriages, teens and children. She is highly trained in working with those suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, marital or relational conflict, high stress, co-parenting, teens and abusive relationships. While using an integrated theory approach, each client is treated based on their specific needs.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I am one of 30 therapists certified to do CPT in the state of Texas, which is the therapy used for trauma and PTSD. I work with various populations including active duty service members from the air force,army,navy and marines as well as the international pilot training wing, their families, veterans, and clients of all ages. My clients include ones with with abusive histories, physical,emotional,sexual,ritual, or currently in an abusive situation. I am certified in CBT, CPT, TF-CBT, EMDR, and TF-EAP. All used for trauma work. I use animal therapy also
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I am one of 30 therapists certified to do CPT in the state of Texas, which is the therapy used for trauma and PTSD. I work with various populations including active duty service members from the air force,army,navy and marines as well as the international pilot training wing, their families, veterans, and clients of all ages. My clients include ones with with abusive histories, physical,emotional,sexual,ritual, or currently in an abusive situation. I am certified in CBT, CPT, TF-CBT, EMDR, and TF-EAP. All used for trauma work. I use animal therapy also
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Tonya Tai Pulis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR-tr
Verified Verified
Weatherford, TX 76086
Frustrated? Unseen? Not heard? My goal is to walk alongside you in a safe space of support that everyone can be welcome, seen, heard and valued during your times of hurt and frustration. You deserve to heal. I work to help sort out complicated emotions and ultimately chart a course of action that helps bring the therapy relationship to a close. Come as you are & I meet you there. Licensed Professional in Willow Park Texas, but you can also call me a Life-Untangler, Listener, and a Thought Mediator. Tonya Tai Pulis, LPC
Frustrated? Unseen? Not heard? My goal is to walk alongside you in a safe space of support that everyone can be welcome, seen, heard and valued during your times of hurt and frustration. You deserve to heal. I work to help sort out complicated emotions and ultimately chart a course of action that helps bring the therapy relationship to a close. Come as you are & I meet you there. Licensed Professional in Willow Park Texas, but you can also call me a Life-Untangler, Listener, and a Thought Mediator. Tonya Tai Pulis, LPC
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Diana Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Weatherford, TX 76086 (Online Only)
There are times in life when, for reasons potentially unknown initially, we experience negative events. I believe we have the choice to let these experiences define who we are as a person, or learn what we can and use them to continue our journey. These experiences can leave a person with more questions than answers and a mix of feelings and thoughts. I want to help you move toward a clearer understanding, learning how to handle difficult emotions and challenging times. I believe that you have an amazing capacity to change, grow, and move toward the purpose for which you were created. I view this process as a journey of discovery.
There are times in life when, for reasons potentially unknown initially, we experience negative events. I believe we have the choice to let these experiences define who we are as a person, or learn what we can and use them to continue our journey. These experiences can leave a person with more questions than answers and a mix of feelings and thoughts. I want to help you move toward a clearer understanding, learning how to handle difficult emotions and challenging times. I believe that you have an amazing capacity to change, grow, and move toward the purpose for which you were created. I view this process as a journey of discovery.
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LGBTQ+ people experience many different situations and circumstances that are unique to the LGBT community. Your gender and orientation doesn't define you, but it does play a large role in your life and impacts many different other issues that you may face. You deserve a counselor who not only understands this, but also knows how to incorporate a person's whole self into counseling and addresses the specific challenges unique to the LGBTQ+ Community.
LGBTQ+ people experience many different situations and circumstances that are unique to the LGBT community. Your gender and orientation doesn't define you, but it does play a large role in your life and impacts many different other issues that you may face. You deserve a counselor who not only understands this, but also knows how to incorporate a person's whole self into counseling and addresses the specific challenges unique to the LGBTQ+ Community.
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I am here to support people through their life journey and where it may lead them. Periodically we need additional assistance and I am here to support their process.
I am here to support people through their life journey and where it may lead them. Periodically we need additional assistance and I am here to support their process.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas. The University of Texas at Arlington is where I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work. Being in the helping profession is what I wanted to do since I was a child. My professional experience began in 2016, as a therapist/case manager/discharge planner at a mental health hospital. Working with people in crisis was difficult, but it gave me an opportunity to learn how to handle crisis situations such as people who were suicidal/homicidal, severe depression and anxiety, struggling with psychosis, substance abuse and detoxing, and victims/perpetrators of abuse.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas. The University of Texas at Arlington is where I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work. Being in the helping profession is what I wanted to do since I was a child. My professional experience began in 2016, as a therapist/case manager/discharge planner at a mental health hospital. Working with people in crisis was difficult, but it gave me an opportunity to learn how to handle crisis situations such as people who were suicidal/homicidal, severe depression and anxiety, struggling with psychosis, substance abuse and detoxing, and victims/perpetrators of abuse.
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Brenda Kay McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RN
Verified Verified
Weatherford, TX 76087 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Brenda McDonald. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of counseling experience. I help individuals navigate anxiety/depression, career transitions, trauma and relationship. Additionally, I am a Registered Nurse.
Hi, my name is Brenda McDonald. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of counseling experience. I help individuals navigate anxiety/depression, career transitions, trauma and relationship. Additionally, I am a Registered Nurse.
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Brittany Gammons
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MA, Lpc-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Weatherford, TX 76085
If you are struggling with mental health challenges and are ready to confront and work through your trauma. If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or PTSD, and are seeking a compassionate, skilled therapist to guide you on your journey to healing. If you have feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, unresolved trauma from past experiences or difficulties in relationships or self-esteem please reach out. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and understand your emotions by using effective tools and strategies to manage and reduce symptoms.
If you are struggling with mental health challenges and are ready to confront and work through your trauma. If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or PTSD, and are seeking a compassionate, skilled therapist to guide you on your journey to healing. If you have feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, unresolved trauma from past experiences or difficulties in relationships or self-esteem please reach out. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and understand your emotions by using effective tools and strategies to manage and reduce symptoms.
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Amber Woodson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Weatherford, TX 76085 (Online Only)
Welcome! Is your life not meeting your expectations? You have found the right place for guidance. As a Licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a master's degree in counseling, I provide a safe and supportive virtual space for individuals to navigate life's challenges. I help clients work on achieving a better quality of life. I have experience in helping client's that suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, phobias, trauma, and the effects of domestic abuse. I also support individuals in strengthening their relationships and developing healthy communication patterns.
Welcome! Is your life not meeting your expectations? You have found the right place for guidance. As a Licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a master's degree in counseling, I provide a safe and supportive virtual space for individuals to navigate life's challenges. I help clients work on achieving a better quality of life. I have experience in helping client's that suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, phobias, trauma, and the effects of domestic abuse. I also support individuals in strengthening their relationships and developing healthy communication patterns.
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Kelsey Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Weatherford, TX 76086
Hi, I’m Kelsey Hall and I have a passion for working with Teens, Families, Moms, and individuals to help them reach their full potential. I believe that counseling is an effective tool for helping all individuals become the best version of themselves. I want to help you build confidence and self-esteem so that whatever life throws at you, it will be taken in stride.
Hi, I’m Kelsey Hall and I have a passion for working with Teens, Families, Moms, and individuals to help them reach their full potential. I believe that counseling is an effective tool for helping all individuals become the best version of themselves. I want to help you build confidence and self-esteem so that whatever life throws at you, it will be taken in stride.
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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.