Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Woodway, TX
Your precious child or teenager is dealing with anxiety, behavior issues, or dealing with trauma, and you want help. You are looking for coping strategies, communication skills, and someone to walk alongside you during this season. Erika brought 17 years of experience in education as a school counselor, behavior specialist, and special education teacher into her career as a professional counselor. Let her help bring stability and calm back into your child's life.
Your precious child or teenager is dealing with anxiety, behavior issues, or dealing with trauma, and you want help. You are looking for coping strategies, communication skills, and someone to walk alongside you during this season. Erika brought 17 years of experience in education as a school counselor, behavior specialist, and special education teacher into her career as a professional counselor. Let her help bring stability and calm back into your child's life.
Marisol Guerra-Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Woodway, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Marisol Guerra-Garza! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about supporting clients through various life occurrences, changes, and stressors. I enjoy working with Adults and Adolescents and have over 10 years of experience working in various therapeutic settings, which include treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, life/career changes, and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Hello! I'm Marisol Guerra-Garza! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about supporting clients through various life occurrences, changes, and stressors. I enjoy working with Adults and Adolescents and have over 10 years of experience working in various therapeutic settings, which include treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, life/career changes, and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Let me help you find your way through life's problems. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of counseling experience, I provide comprehensive assessments and counseling services for older youth and adults facing problems at school, at work, or in their personal lives. I have extensive experience treating a broad array of wellness issues, with particular specialties in the areas of Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Marital Conflict, Sexuality, Depression, and Anxiety. Visit my website to submit a new client request form.
Let me help you find your way through life's problems. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of counseling experience, I provide comprehensive assessments and counseling services for older youth and adults facing problems at school, at work, or in their personal lives. I have extensive experience treating a broad array of wellness issues, with particular specialties in the areas of Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Marital Conflict, Sexuality, Depression, and Anxiety. Visit my website to submit a new client request form.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adults, and families, specializing in the areas of anxiety, adjustment, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges. I utilize an eclectic mix of Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy from a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. I believe every individual is capable of change and healing, and possesses the personal strengths within themselves to make that happen. I have a heart for empowering, encouraging, and equipping children, adults, and families to move beyond the trauma and challenges of life to achieve maximum potential.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adults, and families, specializing in the areas of anxiety, adjustment, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges. I utilize an eclectic mix of Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy from a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. I believe every individual is capable of change and healing, and possesses the personal strengths within themselves to make that happen. I have a heart for empowering, encouraging, and equipping children, adults, and families to move beyond the trauma and challenges of life to achieve maximum potential.
Brittany Bowman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodway, TX 76712
Have you struggled with your past? Are unhealthy coping strategies taking over your life? Are the things that use to bring enjoyment no longer enjoyable? I specializes in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or self-worth, relationship issues and addiction. I have been working with people who need extra support in these areas for years. I can help process life challenges and establish new ways to deal with those challenges!
Have you struggled with your past? Are unhealthy coping strategies taking over your life? Are the things that use to bring enjoyment no longer enjoyable? I specializes in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or self-worth, relationship issues and addiction. I have been working with people who need extra support in these areas for years. I can help process life challenges and establish new ways to deal with those challenges!
Teen & Adult Therapist: Mindy Bell, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodway, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Wow! I am really in over my head right now." or "Shouldn't I be able to figure this out?" What about questioning how others seem to manage while you feel like you're falling apart? I want to assure you that you're not alone in these thoughts and feelings. It's possible to find peace and confidence in yourself, even during challenging situations or crises, and to feel confident knowing you'll know what to do when difficult emotions and situations arise. Sometimes counseling can provide a little extra support to help you truly feel equipped to handle what life is throwing at you right now.
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Wow! I am really in over my head right now." or "Shouldn't I be able to figure this out?" What about questioning how others seem to manage while you feel like you're falling apart? I want to assure you that you're not alone in these thoughts and feelings. It's possible to find peace and confidence in yourself, even during challenging situations or crises, and to feel confident knowing you'll know what to do when difficult emotions and situations arise. Sometimes counseling can provide a little extra support to help you truly feel equipped to handle what life is throwing at you right now.
The Center in Waco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Woodway, TX 76712
The Center provides comprehensive and compassionate mental health care for individuals of all ages. Our team in Waco specializes in working with children, teens, and adults, and we are dedicated to helping our clients improve their overall well-being. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health issues, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Our evidence-based therapy approaches are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals, and we offer a safe and supportive environment to help you find your way through the difficulties that life may bring.
The Center provides comprehensive and compassionate mental health care for individuals of all ages. Our team in Waco specializes in working with children, teens, and adults, and we are dedicated to helping our clients improve their overall well-being. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health issues, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Our evidence-based therapy approaches are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals, and we offer a safe and supportive environment to help you find your way through the difficulties that life may bring.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Waco
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Get Out Of Your Head Therapy Texas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712 (Online Only)
She uses an eclectic style including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing, Active Parenting, and Psychodynamic Theory.
Tabitha decided to go into social work and counseling because she wanted to help people learn how to become the best versions of themselves. Tabitha has experience and passion working with individuals who are adjusting to major life changes such as birth of a child, becoming an empty nester, job changes, changes in marital status, etc. She has experience with helping clients learn to cope and thrive with mood disorders including anxiety, depression, and bi-polar diagnoses. Tabitha also works with patients experiencing disordered eating as well as adults and teens with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
She uses an eclectic style including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing, Active Parenting, and Psychodynamic Theory.
Tabitha decided to go into social work and counseling because she wanted to help people learn how to become the best versions of themselves. Tabitha has experience and passion working with individuals who are adjusting to major life changes such as birth of a child, becoming an empty nester, job changes, changes in marital status, etc. She has experience with helping clients learn to cope and thrive with mood disorders including anxiety, depression, and bi-polar diagnoses. Tabitha also works with patients experiencing disordered eating as well as adults and teens with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I have been a counselor for over 20 years. I have been a clinical director of psychiatric facilities, a college counselor, a private practitioner, and a clinical supervisor of counseling interns. I have a master's degree in education with a concentration in guidance and counseling and a doctoral degree in Ph.D. in psychology. I have experience counseling in areas such as women's issues, aging, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and domestic violence. I work with teens and adults of all ages. Goals are personal, and I aim to help people reach their individualized goals. I believe all have strengths upon which they can build to achieve
I have been a counselor for over 20 years. I have been a clinical director of psychiatric facilities, a college counselor, a private practitioner, and a clinical supervisor of counseling interns. I have a master's degree in education with a concentration in guidance and counseling and a doctoral degree in Ph.D. in psychology. I have experience counseling in areas such as women's issues, aging, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and domestic violence. I work with teens and adults of all ages. Goals are personal, and I aim to help people reach their individualized goals. I believe all have strengths upon which they can build to achieve
If you are struggling with a depressed and/or anxious mood or have experienced a loss, counseling can help you experience a more hopeful and purposeful life. Clients with a background of trauma, grief/loss, mood disorder, or feel stuck during a time of transition and stress say that through therapy they have regained their emotional balance and find the strength to make important changes. Counseling involves digging deep, learning new ways of thinking, challenging old behaviors, and being courageous enough to believe that you can improve and grow no matter where you are in your life journey.
If you are struggling with a depressed and/or anxious mood or have experienced a loss, counseling can help you experience a more hopeful and purposeful life. Clients with a background of trauma, grief/loss, mood disorder, or feel stuck during a time of transition and stress say that through therapy they have regained their emotional balance and find the strength to make important changes. Counseling involves digging deep, learning new ways of thinking, challenging old behaviors, and being courageous enough to believe that you can improve and grow no matter where you are in your life journey.
Shannon Higgins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76715 (Online Only)
Welcome to the first and most courageous step of therapy - looking for help and support. I consider myself a compass helping adolescents, adults, families and parents by guiding them in the direction of health and well-being. People are already whole and complete. Sometimes life experiences, circumstances, illness and relationships can impose clouded judgment, maladaptive behavior, poor self esteem and obstacles from achieving what we truly desire and deserve. My approach is educative, supportive, trusting, safe, evidenced based and healing. Most importantly, I customize treatment plans unique to each client and at their pace..
Welcome to the first and most courageous step of therapy - looking for help and support. I consider myself a compass helping adolescents, adults, families and parents by guiding them in the direction of health and well-being. People are already whole and complete. Sometimes life experiences, circumstances, illness and relationships can impose clouded judgment, maladaptive behavior, poor self esteem and obstacles from achieving what we truly desire and deserve. My approach is educative, supportive, trusting, safe, evidenced based and healing. Most importantly, I customize treatment plans unique to each client and at their pace..
As Soren Kierkegaard says, “Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.” I have years of training in forensic psychology and counseling techniques dealing with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and marriage and family counseling. My specialization includes group therapy in areas of intimacy and addiction. I am specialized in dealing with moderate and more serious mental health issues especially anxiety, impulsivity, and depression.
As Soren Kierkegaard says, “Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.” I have years of training in forensic psychology and counseling techniques dealing with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and marriage and family counseling. My specialization includes group therapy in areas of intimacy and addiction. I am specialized in dealing with moderate and more serious mental health issues especially anxiety, impulsivity, and depression.
Michelle Flowers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Michelle and I know what it is like to have some bad experiences in life and how hard it is to reach out for support. I spent a lot of time not even knowing where to start or how to even put struggles into words. Once I found how therapy can work, I found my calling. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, respect, and honesty; and I strive to make this process as easy as possible. I offer virtual sessions to accommodate busy life styles. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to invest in themselves and find the support they need. So call, text, email, I am here to work with you!
Hi, my name is Michelle and I know what it is like to have some bad experiences in life and how hard it is to reach out for support. I spent a lot of time not even knowing where to start or how to even put struggles into words. Once I found how therapy can work, I found my calling. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, respect, and honesty; and I strive to make this process as easy as possible. I offer virtual sessions to accommodate busy life styles. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to invest in themselves and find the support they need. So call, text, email, I am here to work with you!
Nicole Davis-Burch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710 (Online Only)
I have a genuine love for people. I understand that seeking therapy may sometimes feel intimidating, but I try to create a safe, supportive space for people to explore opportunities for growth and change in their lives.
I have a genuine love for people. I understand that seeking therapy may sometimes feel intimidating, but I try to create a safe, supportive space for people to explore opportunities for growth and change in their lives.
Unique Butterfly Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH, CCMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
My goal is to help you "get your life back" from mental illness, depression, anxiety, self-improvement, marriage conflict, PTSD, or difficult children. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
My goal is to help you "get your life back" from mental illness, depression, anxiety, self-improvement, marriage conflict, PTSD, or difficult children. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Welcome! I am delighted to connect with you. Have you been merely "surviving" each day? Seeking to unpack a mental health concern? Perhaps you aren't completely sold on therapy yet. Wherever you may be, I am thrilled to walk alongside you as you discover your most healthy, whole and authentic self! I respect all persons, and believe all are worthy of nurture and respect. I am committed to providing you a safe, loving and compassionate environment to heal past traumas, cultivate a more positive inner voice, and live free from toxic patterns. Time to embrace your strength and weakness, because it takes BOTH to make this journey well.
Welcome! I am delighted to connect with you. Have you been merely "surviving" each day? Seeking to unpack a mental health concern? Perhaps you aren't completely sold on therapy yet. Wherever you may be, I am thrilled to walk alongside you as you discover your most healthy, whole and authentic self! I respect all persons, and believe all are worthy of nurture and respect. I am committed to providing you a safe, loving and compassionate environment to heal past traumas, cultivate a more positive inner voice, and live free from toxic patterns. Time to embrace your strength and weakness, because it takes BOTH to make this journey well.
Phases of Hope Counseling Services, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
Are you feeling anxious or down from the weight of the outside world, with no way to decompress? Do your relationships feel disconnected, conflictual or filled with miscommunication? Are you feeling burned out with the same day-to-day routine of work, sleep, repeat- leaving no time to enjoy life? Or maybe you want to grow, but feel like the past is always holding you back. With each phase of life comes unique experiences. Some joyous, others painful and difficult to navigate alone. No matter your current situation, counseling can provide a space for you to transform your life and relationships...from darkness into light!
Are you feeling anxious or down from the weight of the outside world, with no way to decompress? Do your relationships feel disconnected, conflictual or filled with miscommunication? Are you feeling burned out with the same day-to-day routine of work, sleep, repeat- leaving no time to enjoy life? Or maybe you want to grow, but feel like the past is always holding you back. With each phase of life comes unique experiences. Some joyous, others painful and difficult to navigate alone. No matter your current situation, counseling can provide a space for you to transform your life and relationships...from darkness into light!
Andre Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, ASOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76712
Do you feel alone as though no one understands your pain or your struggles? Your situation is unique, yet you are not alone. Sometimes, life appears to be unmanageable, and things may have spiraled for the worse. These precipitating events you have encountered have now led you to seek solutions and counseling for guidance in your time of need. Maybe you have done some self-reflection and you do not like what you see. You aspire to improve your shortcomings but do not know where to start or who to reach out to. That is where I step in. I am dedicated to assisting you with becoming the best version of yourself amid adversity.
Do you feel alone as though no one understands your pain or your struggles? Your situation is unique, yet you are not alone. Sometimes, life appears to be unmanageable, and things may have spiraled for the worse. These precipitating events you have encountered have now led you to seek solutions and counseling for guidance in your time of need. Maybe you have done some self-reflection and you do not like what you see. You aspire to improve your shortcomings but do not know where to start or who to reach out to. That is where I step in. I am dedicated to assisting you with becoming the best version of yourself amid adversity.
I’m Chelsea Jackson Garcia, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience. I specialize in working with clients facing relationship challenges, sexual dysfunction due to disability, and other psychological concerns. As a certified school counselor, I also have extensive experience working with adolescents in both school settings and private practice. Additionally, I support couples in navigating issues related to conflict, intimacy, and infidelity.
I’m Chelsea Jackson Garcia, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience. I specialize in working with clients facing relationship challenges, sexual dysfunction due to disability, and other psychological concerns. As a certified school counselor, I also have extensive experience working with adolescents in both school settings and private practice. Additionally, I support couples in navigating issues related to conflict, intimacy, and infidelity.
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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.