Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Saratoga Springs, UT

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Spencer Staples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
My therapeutic style combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, Gottman (couples), and mindfulness.
As a dedicated mental health therapist, I am passionately committed to guiding individuals on their journey to emotional well-being. With a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and years of experience, my approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practices. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
My therapeutic style combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, Gottman (couples), and mindfulness.
As a dedicated mental health therapist, I am passionately committed to guiding individuals on their journey to emotional well-being. With a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and years of experience, my approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practices. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
(801) 901-0533 View (801) 901-0533
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Alicia Mosley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045  (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Alicia! I’m a trauma informed therapist and I want to offer you a safe and compassionate space where you can feel validated and understood. If your goals are to cultivate self-compassion, quiet the inner critic and find happiness in your daily life, I can help. We will work together to heal from past traumas and develop coping strategies for the future.
Hi, I’m Alicia! I’m a trauma informed therapist and I want to offer you a safe and compassionate space where you can feel validated and understood. If your goals are to cultivate self-compassion, quiet the inner critic and find happiness in your daily life, I can help. We will work together to heal from past traumas and develop coping strategies for the future.
(385) 563-1529 View (385) 563-1529
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Christie L. McDermott
Counselor, MS, CMHC, LMHC, CPC
Verified Verified
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
Sometimes life is messy; it can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate on your own. That's why I do what I do! In a caring and compassionate way, I help you identify and overcome barriers to your happiness and well-being. Working together, we can explore effective ways to manage the complexities of life and develop coping strategies to better enable you to "enjoy the journey."
Sometimes life is messy; it can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate on your own. That's why I do what I do! In a caring and compassionate way, I help you identify and overcome barriers to your happiness and well-being. Working together, we can explore effective ways to manage the complexities of life and develop coping strategies to better enable you to "enjoy the journey."
(509) 740-3751 View (509) 740-3751
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Anafernanda Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSW, CSW
Verified Verified
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
My goal is to provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy. We will create a safe therapeutic environment, allowing us to work together at your pace. My therapeutic approach is through a client-centered lens, promoting empowerment, autonomy, individualism, and valuing uniqueness. I firmly believe people possess innate kindness, strengths, and virtue. My commitment is to meet you where you are and reconnect with your strengths or teach new adaptive skills.
My goal is to provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy. We will create a safe therapeutic environment, allowing us to work together at your pace. My therapeutic approach is through a client-centered lens, promoting empowerment, autonomy, individualism, and valuing uniqueness. I firmly believe people possess innate kindness, strengths, and virtue. My commitment is to meet you where you are and reconnect with your strengths or teach new adaptive skills.
(385) 481-3925 View (385) 481-3925
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Kayla Wendelboe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Kayla! I am a trauma informed LCSW therapist here to make therapy accessible so you can create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of your past. I work with teenagers and adults struggling with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, pornography use, OCD, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, and relationship issues, among others. I am trained in EMDR and have experience utilizing therapy modalities including MI, CBT, ACT, DBT, and IFS.
Hi, I'm Kayla! I am a trauma informed LCSW therapist here to make therapy accessible so you can create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of your past. I work with teenagers and adults struggling with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, pornography use, OCD, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, and relationship issues, among others. I am trained in EMDR and have experience utilizing therapy modalities including MI, CBT, ACT, DBT, and IFS.
(385) 375-3009 View (385) 375-3009
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Melissa Ylst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
Melissa is a strong believer that some of the most important work in therapy can be done without words. She uses a variety of expressive treatment approaches to help her clients embrace and love all parts of themselves, while fostering healthy coping skills and lasting behavior change. She also utilizes aspects of CBT to empower clients to better understand and manage their thoughts and feelings. Melissa uses humor and play in her work with all ages to create an environment where they feel safe and valued.
Melissa is a strong believer that some of the most important work in therapy can be done without words. She uses a variety of expressive treatment approaches to help her clients embrace and love all parts of themselves, while fostering healthy coping skills and lasting behavior change. She also utilizes aspects of CBT to empower clients to better understand and manage their thoughts and feelings. Melissa uses humor and play in her work with all ages to create an environment where they feel safe and valued.
(385) 376-4901 View (385) 376-4901
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Jen Wight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045  (Online Only)
Warmest of welcomes from Magnolia Grove Counseling! It is our great privilege to join alongside our clients as they navigate their journey towards hope and healing.
Warmest of welcomes from Magnolia Grove Counseling! It is our great privilege to join alongside our clients as they navigate their journey towards hope and healing.
(385) 247-0081 View (385) 247-0081
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Allie Bonner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
You may not be feeling "like yourself." You may be struggling under the weight of emotions you feel like you can't control, or habits you can't shake. You may have gone through something you can't seem to just "get over." You might just be looking for a space where you can understand what you are feeling, and begin to let go of the guilt and shame that you are feeling. Or you may be looking for somewhere where you can not only recover but heal and thrive.
You may not be feeling "like yourself." You may be struggling under the weight of emotions you feel like you can't control, or habits you can't shake. You may have gone through something you can't seem to just "get over." You might just be looking for a space where you can understand what you are feeling, and begin to let go of the guilt and shame that you are feeling. Or you may be looking for somewhere where you can not only recover but heal and thrive.
(385) 475-3571 View (385) 475-3571
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Jordan Kuch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045  (Online Only)
I have worked in a variety of settings such as outpatient programs for substance use, residential treatment centers, non profit organizations, and a psychiatric hospital. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and families experiencing various life stressors, relational problems, anxiety, depression, transitions, trauma, personal growth challenges etc. My overarching mission is to help clients reach their goals and work towards healing.
I have worked in a variety of settings such as outpatient programs for substance use, residential treatment centers, non profit organizations, and a psychiatric hospital. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and families experiencing various life stressors, relational problems, anxiety, depression, transitions, trauma, personal growth challenges etc. My overarching mission is to help clients reach their goals and work towards healing.
(805) 900-3388 View (805) 900-3388
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Jason P Wootton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
My ideal client is someone who may be struggling with issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, pornography addiction, or other addictive behaviors. They seek relief from emotional pain and a deeper understanding of themselves. Their goals often include improving their mental health, enhancing their self-esteem, and developing healthier coping strategies. Ultimately, they want to lead more fulfilling lives and build better relationships, motivated by a desire for personal growth and healing.
My ideal client is someone who may be struggling with issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, pornography addiction, or other addictive behaviors. They seek relief from emotional pain and a deeper understanding of themselves. Their goals often include improving their mental health, enhancing their self-esteem, and developing healthier coping strategies. Ultimately, they want to lead more fulfilling lives and build better relationships, motivated by a desire for personal growth and healing.
(385) 399-1839 View (385) 399-1839
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Inner Peace Counseling of Utah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
At Inner Peace Counseling of Utah our team of caring, competent professionals help you meet your goals, provide quality treatment of mental health disorders and support through hard times. Serving children as young as 4 years old through adulthood. Individual therapy, couples therapy and family therapy offered. For those needing reduced rates, our Therapist Interns, who are highly skilled, are able to offer reduced rates. Call us to learn more.
At Inner Peace Counseling of Utah our team of caring, competent professionals help you meet your goals, provide quality treatment of mental health disorders and support through hard times. Serving children as young as 4 years old through adulthood. Individual therapy, couples therapy and family therapy offered. For those needing reduced rates, our Therapist Interns, who are highly skilled, are able to offer reduced rates. Call us to learn more.
(385) 247-3726 View (385) 247-3726
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Eagle Mountain Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
We are highly-trained, compassionate and dedicated to providing state-of-the-art treatment that shows results. Every client who walks through our doors becomes our focus. We will explore your own unique strengths and challenges. Our mission is to help our clients not only survive, but thrive in the face of life's difficulties. Between our 10 therapists, we offer comprehensive treatment in many areas of specialty. We offer the following services: Individual Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Child and Adolescent Counseling, Online Therapy and EMDR Treatment.
We are highly-trained, compassionate and dedicated to providing state-of-the-art treatment that shows results. Every client who walks through our doors becomes our focus. We will explore your own unique strengths and challenges. Our mission is to help our clients not only survive, but thrive in the face of life's difficulties. Between our 10 therapists, we offer comprehensive treatment in many areas of specialty. We offer the following services: Individual Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Child and Adolescent Counseling, Online Therapy and EMDR Treatment.
(801) 341-2644 View (801) 341-2644
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Healing Steps Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD, CSW, ACMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
We are professionals but we also "wear so many other hat" in our lives. We understand different dynamics in life, and of how challenging they can be. We also understand the joys life brings as well. We want to help you to find your best self, so you can create the life you desire. We strive to create an environment that is supportive of your journey, and a space where you don't feel judged and can work through some of your painful experiences.
We are professionals but we also "wear so many other hat" in our lives. We understand different dynamics in life, and of how challenging they can be. We also understand the joys life brings as well. We want to help you to find your best self, so you can create the life you desire. We strive to create an environment that is supportive of your journey, and a space where you don't feel judged and can work through some of your painful experiences.
(801) 804-3054 View (801) 804-3054
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BeeWell Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, CSW, LCSW, APRN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
As effective and compassionate psychotherapists and providers, we empower our clients to live a full, rich life, based on what is most important to them. Our therapy style is warm, supportive, genuine and direct. Our practice is built on a respectful and non-judgmental approach which honors each individual's intuitive ability to heal. ...Very confidential office setting... Visit our website now to set up an appointment online! We have the lowest self-pay rates in town. CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.
As effective and compassionate psychotherapists and providers, we empower our clients to live a full, rich life, based on what is most important to them. Our therapy style is warm, supportive, genuine and direct. Our practice is built on a respectful and non-judgmental approach which honors each individual's intuitive ability to heal. ...Very confidential office setting... Visit our website now to set up an appointment online! We have the lowest self-pay rates in town. CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.
(385) 287-0555 View (385) 287-0555
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Dr. Anthony Allen Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
I really enjoy working with people that want to improve their sexual relationship. This is a vital part of the human experience and is highly correlated with relationship and life satisfaction. Improving sexuality is different from person-to-person or couple-to-couple. My typical clientele has issues of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, satisfaction, desire discrepancies, or out-of-control sexual behavior/sexual addiction. Those that meet with me are typical people that are really in need of a specialist with a lot of education and experience in this highly unique field of therapy.
I really enjoy working with people that want to improve their sexual relationship. This is a vital part of the human experience and is highly correlated with relationship and life satisfaction. Improving sexuality is different from person-to-person or couple-to-couple. My typical clientele has issues of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, satisfaction, desire discrepancies, or out-of-control sexual behavior/sexual addiction. Those that meet with me are typical people that are really in need of a specialist with a lot of education and experience in this highly unique field of therapy.
(385) 312-9844 View (385) 312-9844
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Mosiah Castrejon
Counselor, ACMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
We all need support sometimes. I am here to provide you a safe space to heal, grow, and find the support you need.
We all need support sometimes. I am here to provide you a safe space to heal, grow, and find the support you need.
(385) 503-5292 View (385) 503-5292
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Lotus Counseling Services of Utah
Verified Verified
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
Our goal is to empower you with the tools and insights needed to foster meaningful change and growth. We understand that seeking therapy is a courageous step, and we strive to offer support that is both compassionate and practical. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge or seeking personal development, we are here to support you.
Our goal is to empower you with the tools and insights needed to foster meaningful change and growth. We understand that seeking therapy is a courageous step, and we strive to offer support that is both compassionate and practical. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge or seeking personal development, we are here to support you.
(385) 462-1585 View (385) 462-1585
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Jordan Staples
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
You might be looking for some guidance because... Your marriage is not working, not how you want it to be. You feel disconnected from your spouse, you try hard to make them happy but nothing works. You're tired of all the fighting and disconnection and are worried it could all end soon. You may also feel overwhelmed with work and money, trying to provide a good life for your family and just feel no matter how hard you work, you can’t seem to get to where you want to be. You feel alone. You feel like you have a mask on, trying to put on a happy face. You're drained and hoping someone can help you turn things around.
You might be looking for some guidance because... Your marriage is not working, not how you want it to be. You feel disconnected from your spouse, you try hard to make them happy but nothing works. You're tired of all the fighting and disconnection and are worried it could all end soon. You may also feel overwhelmed with work and money, trying to provide a good life for your family and just feel no matter how hard you work, you can’t seem to get to where you want to be. You feel alone. You feel like you have a mask on, trying to put on a happy face. You're drained and hoping someone can help you turn things around.
(385) 233-3437 View (385) 233-3437
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Carol Lundwall
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults and those who have experienced any type of trauma. I have worked extensively with individuals and families who are healing from the impact of sexual abuse. I see the resilience of families every day and help them navigate the healing process. I have experience treating suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, adjustment issues, transition to adulthood and grief/loss.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults and those who have experienced any type of trauma. I have worked extensively with individuals and families who are healing from the impact of sexual abuse. I see the resilience of families every day and help them navigate the healing process. I have experience treating suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, adjustment issues, transition to adulthood and grief/loss.
(385) 336-0107 View (385) 336-0107
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Strides Pediatric Therapy
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
Strides offers therapy services to children and adolescents ages 0-21 with a variety of needs.. Our direct service model involves behavior management, emotion management, and the use of coping skills in order to increase appropriate adaptive behavior. We treat a variety of mental health issues in this age group. Individual therapy generally focuses on the growth and development of communications, social skills, emotional regulation and coping skills, cognitive flexibility, maladaptive behaviors, compliance, parent training, and home/school consultations. Family sessions help address unique struggles within the family dynamic.
Strides offers therapy services to children and adolescents ages 0-21 with a variety of needs.. Our direct service model involves behavior management, emotion management, and the use of coping skills in order to increase appropriate adaptive behavior. We treat a variety of mental health issues in this age group. Individual therapy generally focuses on the growth and development of communications, social skills, emotional regulation and coping skills, cognitive flexibility, maladaptive behaviors, compliance, parent training, and home/school consultations. Family sessions help address unique struggles within the family dynamic.
(385) 324-6071 View (385) 324-6071
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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.