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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Williamsburg
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Achilles, VA 23001
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.
(757) 919-8072 View (757) 919-8072
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Sarajayne Vanover
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Achilles, VA 23001
Sarajayne has received training in Motivational Interviewing and approaches conflict with a Narrative Practice lens.
Sarajayne Vanover is a Supervisee in Social Work with 5 years of experience in case management. She has worked with children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults from diverse backgrounds. Sarajayne has treated children with behavioral and emotional challenges, trauma histories, and family instability. She enjoys helping clients develop coping skills for depression, anxiety, life transitions, and daily struggles. Sarajayne understands the impact that positive support can have and seeks to help clients meet their goals. She seeks to provide validation and support to clients by understanding who they are and what they’ve experienced.
Sarajayne has received training in Motivational Interviewing and approaches conflict with a Narrative Practice lens.
Sarajayne Vanover is a Supervisee in Social Work with 5 years of experience in case management. She has worked with children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults from diverse backgrounds. Sarajayne has treated children with behavioral and emotional challenges, trauma histories, and family instability. She enjoys helping clients develop coping skills for depression, anxiety, life transitions, and daily struggles. Sarajayne understands the impact that positive support can have and seeks to help clients meet their goals. She seeks to provide validation and support to clients by understanding who they are and what they’ve experienced.
(804) 587-7492 View (804) 587-7492
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Quinatona Winston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hayes, VA 23072  (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients: Telehealth Sessions: Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in understanding human behavior. Are you battling depression and anxiety? Are you overwhelmed with life? I value emotional health and practice empowerment and positive affirmations. The key to successful therapy is developing a strong working relationship with someone you trust.
Accepting New Clients: Telehealth Sessions: Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in understanding human behavior. Are you battling depression and anxiety? Are you overwhelmed with life? I value emotional health and practice empowerment and positive affirmations. The key to successful therapy is developing a strong working relationship with someone you trust.
(804) 294-4454 View (804) 294-4454
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Marlene Blyden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Achilles, VA 23001  (Online Only)
I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Grief Professional, Certified Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Level One, Certified Solution-Focused Building Couples Level One, Certified Certificate in Advanced EMDR Therapy Skills, Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, and Certified Army Strong Bonds Facilitator. I am also a Board-Certified Christian Counselor, Certified Life Coach, Educator, Speaker, and Author. If you are seeking healing, recovery, restoration, and growth from emotional, behavioral, trauma, relational, communication, boundaries, anger, grief and addiction challenges, you have come to the right place.
I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Grief Professional, Certified Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Level One, Certified Solution-Focused Building Couples Level One, Certified Certificate in Advanced EMDR Therapy Skills, Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, and Certified Army Strong Bonds Facilitator. I am also a Board-Certified Christian Counselor, Certified Life Coach, Educator, Speaker, and Author. If you are seeking healing, recovery, restoration, and growth from emotional, behavioral, trauma, relational, communication, boundaries, anger, grief and addiction challenges, you have come to the right place.
(757) 856-5451 View (757) 856-5451
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Painted Bird Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMCC
Verified Verified
Gloucester, VA 23061  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with something and do not know where to turn? Are current issues with career, relationships, finances keeping you stuck? Perhaps, it’s buried deeper in your past and you need the positive space to process and ultimately heal. Whatever you are having difficulty moving through, we are committed to providing you with the nonjudgmental, empathetic and caring therapeutic intervention that you seek. Highly trained in complex trauma, depression and anxiety disorders. we utilize a humanistic and whole person approach which utilizes a tailored treatment plan dependent on your individual needs. Call for free consultation.
Are you struggling with something and do not know where to turn? Are current issues with career, relationships, finances keeping you stuck? Perhaps, it’s buried deeper in your past and you need the positive space to process and ultimately heal. Whatever you are having difficulty moving through, we are committed to providing you with the nonjudgmental, empathetic and caring therapeutic intervention that you seek. Highly trained in complex trauma, depression and anxiety disorders. we utilize a humanistic and whole person approach which utilizes a tailored treatment plan dependent on your individual needs. Call for free consultation.
(757) 600-6613 View (757) 600-6613

Online Therapists

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Peace of Mind Mental Health Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Our work is grounded in mindfulness, motivational interviewing, person-centered, trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems theory.
Accepting New Clients! Offering Clinical supervision for supervisees in Social Work! In Person and Online. EMDR, DBT trained and Bilingual clinicians. We offer a safe space with encouragement & support. We will work with you to improve your overall quality of life, help you understand the challenges that may be keeping you from enjoying the life you deserve, & work with you on positive goal setting towards the future.
Our work is grounded in mindfulness, motivational interviewing, person-centered, trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems theory.
Accepting New Clients! Offering Clinical supervision for supervisees in Social Work! In Person and Online. EMDR, DBT trained and Bilingual clinicians. We offer a safe space with encouragement & support. We will work with you to improve your overall quality of life, help you understand the challenges that may be keeping you from enjoying the life you deserve, & work with you on positive goal setting towards the future.
(540) 210-1186 View (540) 210-1186
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Stephen Charles Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23229
I utilize an array of treatment approaches depending upon presenting issues and client need, including trauma-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience in mental health, including research, prevention, psycho-education and direct practice. I work with individuals, couples and families to identify areas of desired growth, process the formation of maladaptive patterns and enact strategies focused on lasting change.
I utilize an array of treatment approaches depending upon presenting issues and client need, including trauma-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience in mental health, including research, prevention, psycho-education and direct practice. I work with individuals, couples and families to identify areas of desired growth, process the formation of maladaptive patterns and enact strategies focused on lasting change.
(804) 265-4364 View (804) 265-4364
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Jacob Caflisch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Jacob Caflisch is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Specializing in Anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, depression, and other challenges related to the different phases of life for individuals 14 and up. Jacob takes a person-centered approach while utilizing a combination of elements of CBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Jacob Caflisch is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Specializing in Anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, depression, and other challenges related to the different phases of life for individuals 14 and up. Jacob takes a person-centered approach while utilizing a combination of elements of CBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing.
(804) 369-8756 View (804) 369-8756
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Mollie Kimball
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23226  (Online Only)
Therapy modalities I utilize are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered, and motivational interviewing.
I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, residential, outpatient, in-home, and addictions. There are various times in our lives that are challenging and taking the first step to asks for help can feel overwhelming. I have experience working with individuals, and couples ranging in age from preteen to adulthood in many areas of need such as depression, mood instability, substance use, anxiety, history of trauma, and family/relationships conflicts.
Therapy modalities I utilize are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered, and motivational interviewing.
I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, residential, outpatient, in-home, and addictions. There are various times in our lives that are challenging and taking the first step to asks for help can feel overwhelming. I have experience working with individuals, and couples ranging in age from preteen to adulthood in many areas of need such as depression, mood instability, substance use, anxiety, history of trauma, and family/relationships conflicts.
(804) 913-2935 x713 View (804) 913-2935 x713
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Emily Kerschen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23223
She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, motivational interviewing, rational emotive therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the field of behavioral health, specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and major life transitions. Emily has experience working within acute and residential mental health settings. She is passionate about the holistic approach, recognizing the effect of life's experience on the body, and individualizing treatment to each of her clients.
She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, motivational interviewing, rational emotive therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the field of behavioral health, specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and major life transitions. Emily has experience working within acute and residential mental health settings. She is passionate about the holistic approach, recognizing the effect of life's experience on the body, and individualizing treatment to each of her clients.
(804) 391-9389 View (804) 391-9389
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Ben Hickman
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midlothian, VA 23114
Using motivational interviewing, I collaborate with you to uncover your goals, navigate ambivalence, and boost your motivation for change.
Struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Searching for hope or meaning? I can help! I love to work with those who are seeking to learn the skills needed to thrive and overcome. I work with Teenagers (13yo and older), Adult Individuals, and Couples who struggle with anxiety, have feelings of depression, sadness and grief, and those navigating difficulties in their relationships.
Using motivational interviewing, I collaborate with you to uncover your goals, navigate ambivalence, and boost your motivation for change.
Struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Searching for hope or meaning? I can help! I love to work with those who are seeking to learn the skills needed to thrive and overcome. I work with Teenagers (13yo and older), Adult Individuals, and Couples who struggle with anxiety, have feelings of depression, sadness and grief, and those navigating difficulties in their relationships.
(804) 575-7548 View (804) 575-7548
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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.
(540) 712-6286 View (540) 712-6286
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Ann Garrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hopewell, VA 23860
Hello, my name is Ann Garrett. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with over 8 years of clinical experience working with various issues and needs. I use a person-centered approach to tailor therapy to the individual. I used a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Hello, my name is Ann Garrett. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with over 8 years of clinical experience working with various issues and needs. I use a person-centered approach to tailor therapy to the individual. I used a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
(804) 626-5507 View (804) 626-5507
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Cinnamon Langley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bon Air, VA 23235
Also, I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques in order to empower my clients in their lives.
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed at work, in your relationship, or with life in general? Are you searching to understand why you just don't feel like yourself recently? I specialize in working with individuals that have experienced traumatic events throughout their lives and works from an understanding that everyone is an expert of their own experiences. I will work in collaboration with you to take the next steps toward healing.
Also, I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques in order to empower my clients in their lives.
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed at work, in your relationship, or with life in general? Are you searching to understand why you just don't feel like yourself recently? I specialize in working with individuals that have experienced traumatic events throughout their lives and works from an understanding that everyone is an expert of their own experiences. I will work in collaboration with you to take the next steps toward healing.
(804) 252-4525 View (804) 252-4525
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Yvonne-da Copeland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Midlothian, VA 23112
Hello! I have been a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist for 15 years. I specialize in working with issues like anger management, anxiety, depression, coping skills, and stress. I’ve worked with the general population, as well as specific groups such as veterans and those with severe mental illnesses. I use evidence-based techniques and incorporate Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and more. Whether you’re grappling with the consequences of the pandemic, ever-present psychosocial stressors, or unresolved issues of the past, therapy can help.
Hello! I have been a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist for 15 years. I specialize in working with issues like anger management, anxiety, depression, coping skills, and stress. I’ve worked with the general population, as well as specific groups such as veterans and those with severe mental illnesses. I use evidence-based techniques and incorporate Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and more. Whether you’re grappling with the consequences of the pandemic, ever-present psychosocial stressors, or unresolved issues of the past, therapy can help.
(804) 531-6027 View (804) 531-6027
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Amy Volweider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Welcome! My name is Amy Volweider, LCSW, and I am on a mission to bring out the best in the people around me. My specialties include treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress reduction. I especially enjoy working with creatives, perfectionists, and those who struggle with self-compassion. I utilize the latest in evidence-based treatment that is uniquely tailored to each individual, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques.
Welcome! My name is Amy Volweider, LCSW, and I am on a mission to bring out the best in the people around me. My specialties include treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress reduction. I especially enjoy working with creatives, perfectionists, and those who struggle with self-compassion. I utilize the latest in evidence-based treatment that is uniquely tailored to each individual, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques.
(757) 799-1947 View (757) 799-1947
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Joseph Autry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Suffolk, VA 23434
Nice to meet you! My name is Joseph Autry and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience. I have worked with clients with anxiety, depression, substance use, personality, mood regulation, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, PTSD, eating disorders, and problems with trauma. I will often use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy are forms of therapy I usually like to use as well. I believe that being a therapist has allowed me to work and help clients who are feeling depressed and having thoughts of wanting to hurt
Nice to meet you! My name is Joseph Autry and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience. I have worked with clients with anxiety, depression, substance use, personality, mood regulation, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, PTSD, eating disorders, and problems with trauma. I will often use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy are forms of therapy I usually like to use as well. I believe that being a therapist has allowed me to work and help clients who are feeling depressed and having thoughts of wanting to hurt
(571) 554-5377 View (571) 554-5377
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Sakura Pate
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Midlothian, VA 23114
Sakura utilizes different treatment methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a person-centered approach, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Sakura Pate is a Supervisee in Clinical Social Work with over 10 years of experience in healthcare, addressing mental and physical health needs. She has a passion for helping adults and couples take control and improve the quality of their lives. She benefited from talk therapy early in life and understands the life-changing experience it can be. From the beginning of her career in social work, she has used compassion and empathy to support and encourage her clients to live more meaningful lives. Sakura specializes in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and major life transitions.
Sakura utilizes different treatment methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a person-centered approach, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Sakura Pate is a Supervisee in Clinical Social Work with over 10 years of experience in healthcare, addressing mental and physical health needs. She has a passion for helping adults and couples take control and improve the quality of their lives. She benefited from talk therapy early in life and understands the life-changing experience it can be. From the beginning of her career in social work, she has used compassion and empathy to support and encourage her clients to live more meaningful lives. Sakura specializes in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and major life transitions.
(804) 581-1961 View (804) 581-1961
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The MARCS Agency LLC
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23220
Our clinicians utilize a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed practices when working with their clients.
We “Motivate Adolescents and Adults to Reinforce Change for Success” through comprehensive, collaborative, programs and services. We believe all people can learn to become responsible, contributing and self-reliant members of society. We strive to offer individuals from all economic, cultural and social backgrounds access to the resources, support and opportunities that will enable them to overcome barriers and achieve their positive potential in life. Our services are person-centered, with the needs and strengths of the individual and family dictating the types and mix of services provided.
Our clinicians utilize a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed practices when working with their clients.
We “Motivate Adolescents and Adults to Reinforce Change for Success” through comprehensive, collaborative, programs and services. We believe all people can learn to become responsible, contributing and self-reliant members of society. We strive to offer individuals from all economic, cultural and social backgrounds access to the resources, support and opportunities that will enable them to overcome barriers and achieve their positive potential in life. Our services are person-centered, with the needs and strengths of the individual and family dictating the types and mix of services provided.
(804) 644-4444 View (804) 644-4444
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond
Counselor
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23230
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.
(804) 372-0911 View (804) 372-0911

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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.