Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Sammamish, WA

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Jami Sweeney
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Sammamish, WA 98075
I employ a variety of evidence-based methods to support individuals on their mental health journey, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I work with youth and adults of all identities using a relational approach that includes an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and healing focus. While engaging my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) I partner closely with my clients to identify and support their counseling goals in an open and nonjudgmental environment. Together, we engage your strengths, interests, passions, and intersecting identities as the vehicle for your transformation and healing. I work with individuals and families to identify sources of friction or discomfort, embrace emotions, and understand distress.
I employ a variety of evidence-based methods to support individuals on their mental health journey, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I work with youth and adults of all identities using a relational approach that includes an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and healing focus. While engaging my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) I partner closely with my clients to identify and support their counseling goals in an open and nonjudgmental environment. Together, we engage your strengths, interests, passions, and intersecting identities as the vehicle for your transformation and healing. I work with individuals and families to identify sources of friction or discomfort, embrace emotions, and understand distress.
(425) 906-3361 View (425) 906-3361
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Andrew R Galbreath
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
Sammamish, WA 98074
Waitlist for new clients
Relevant intensive training/certification: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach, 7-Challenges Individual and Group Therapy, Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisor.
As a therapist who specializes in the treatment of both mental health and substance use disorders, my approach centers around the strengths of the client while holding paramount the client's aspirations, needs, and goals. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to identify the issues they deem most important. Please visit my website for more details: www.andrewtherapy.com. I am available by phone and email Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm.
Relevant intensive training/certification: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach, 7-Challenges Individual and Group Therapy, Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisor.
As a therapist who specializes in the treatment of both mental health and substance use disorders, my approach centers around the strengths of the client while holding paramount the client's aspirations, needs, and goals. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to identify the issues they deem most important. Please visit my website for more details: www.andrewtherapy.com. I am available by phone and email Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm.
(425) 409-2962 View (425) 409-2962
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Caitlin Saunders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sammamish, WA 98074
I enjoy working with CBT Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic/Attachment.
I started in this work because I found that people would naturally open up to me. Therapy is an extension of the core belief that we as humans require connection and to be understood. As a therapist, you will find me to be engaged and interactive in session. I work with a variety of issues including depression, stress, work-life boundaries, numerous mental health diagnoses, but at the core, a positive connection is what I would hope that you'll gain within our time together. I do this work because each person has a story to tell and positive changes to make. I would love to sit with you to find the pathway that is right for you.
I enjoy working with CBT Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic/Attachment.
I started in this work because I found that people would naturally open up to me. Therapy is an extension of the core belief that we as humans require connection and to be understood. As a therapist, you will find me to be engaged and interactive in session. I work with a variety of issues including depression, stress, work-life boundaries, numerous mental health diagnoses, but at the core, a positive connection is what I would hope that you'll gain within our time together. I do this work because each person has a story to tell and positive changes to make. I would love to sit with you to find the pathway that is right for you.
(425) 390-8176 View (425) 390-8176
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Stacy J Heinle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sammamish, WA 98074
I'm trained in CBT, solution focused therapy, strength based therapy, behavioral activation, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and Gottman Method Therapy (L2), Working together we will set goals, make a plan to meet those goals and develop healthy strategies when thing don't work they way you planned.
Hi! Looking for a therapist is not easy, great job taking the first step. Choosing someone to work with on issues of depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, the addiction of loved ones, unexpected life changes, complex trauma, secondary trauma, is also no small feat. My approach is to create a safe and healing space for us to talk about and work through tough issues, to listen and hear your experience, to guide you to potential solutions and find ways of achieving your goals. I have 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples facing challenges and believe anything is possible.
I'm trained in CBT, solution focused therapy, strength based therapy, behavioral activation, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and Gottman Method Therapy (L2), Working together we will set goals, make a plan to meet those goals and develop healthy strategies when thing don't work they way you planned.
Hi! Looking for a therapist is not easy, great job taking the first step. Choosing someone to work with on issues of depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, the addiction of loved ones, unexpected life changes, complex trauma, secondary trauma, is also no small feat. My approach is to create a safe and healing space for us to talk about and work through tough issues, to listen and hear your experience, to guide you to potential solutions and find ways of achieving your goals. I have 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples facing challenges and believe anything is possible.
(425) 532-4352 View (425) 532-4352
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Brendan Seibert
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sammamish, WA 98074
Through CBT, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and mindfulness practices I assist my clients in working through whatever trauma or stressor may be hindering their change.
Often change can be out of our control, yet I believe it can still lead to amazing opportunities for growth. I am myself very passionate about working with clients who need support around life changes and work through past trauma. I work with clients of all backgrounds to increase their sense of autonomy over their change whether that’s letting go of an addiction, getting back in the gym, or building better habits. Congratulations on taking the first step and I look forward to starting this journey with you.
Through CBT, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and mindfulness practices I assist my clients in working through whatever trauma or stressor may be hindering their change.
Often change can be out of our control, yet I believe it can still lead to amazing opportunities for growth. I am myself very passionate about working with clients who need support around life changes and work through past trauma. I work with clients of all backgrounds to increase their sense of autonomy over their change whether that’s letting go of an addiction, getting back in the gym, or building better habits. Congratulations on taking the first step and I look forward to starting this journey with you.
(425) 658-9695 View (425) 658-9695
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Lydia Peckover
Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sammamish, WA 98075  (Online Only)
My desire is to support you and your family through the challenges of life. I have over 20 years of experience working with school aged children/teens and parents. My preferred counseling theory is Cognitive Behavioral Theory, but I am familiar with a wide variety of other counseling theories (EMDR, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Systems) that may work better for you and your family. I completed both a M.S. degree in Psychology from Utah State University in 2005 and a M.A. degree in Counseling from Ottawa University in 2016. Currently I am licensed as a Mental Health Counselor.
My desire is to support you and your family through the challenges of life. I have over 20 years of experience working with school aged children/teens and parents. My preferred counseling theory is Cognitive Behavioral Theory, but I am familiar with a wide variety of other counseling theories (EMDR, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Systems) that may work better for you and your family. I completed both a M.S. degree in Psychology from Utah State University in 2005 and a M.A. degree in Counseling from Ottawa University in 2016. Currently I am licensed as a Mental Health Counselor.
(360) 233-8190 View (360) 233-8190
Martha Stanojevich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sammamish, WA 98075  (Online Only)
Despite feeling confident and self-assured in most areas of your life, food and body image is the one space where you feel like you can’t get ahead. You have tried every diet out there and you are still struggling with your relationship to food. You keep telling yourself that if you just had the willpower and dedication, this wouldn’t be a problem for you any longer. As someone who is maybe a perfectionist at times, you try to double down on all of the “right things” diet culture tells you that you should do. But it’s like holding wet sand- the harder you hold onto it, the more control slips away.
Despite feeling confident and self-assured in most areas of your life, food and body image is the one space where you feel like you can’t get ahead. You have tried every diet out there and you are still struggling with your relationship to food. You keep telling yourself that if you just had the willpower and dedication, this wouldn’t be a problem for you any longer. As someone who is maybe a perfectionist at times, you try to double down on all of the “right things” diet culture tells you that you should do. But it’s like holding wet sand- the harder you hold onto it, the more control slips away.
(425) 552-1319 View (425) 552-1319
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Vicki Skelton - Centered Mind Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sammamish, WA 98075  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adolescents, teens and adults and couples struggling with depression, bipolar, anxiety, disordered eating, relationship issues, and adjustment to life transitions. I’ve worked in the middle and high-school settings, helping adolescents and teens address issues of low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, lack of academic motivation, bullying, peer pressure, anger management, and family problems. Having had personal experience with infertility, I have a passion for working with those struggling in this area, helping them with the feelings of frustration, stress, loss and relationship challenges.
I enjoy working with adolescents, teens and adults and couples struggling with depression, bipolar, anxiety, disordered eating, relationship issues, and adjustment to life transitions. I’ve worked in the middle and high-school settings, helping adolescents and teens address issues of low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, lack of academic motivation, bullying, peer pressure, anger management, and family problems. Having had personal experience with infertility, I have a passion for working with those struggling in this area, helping them with the feelings of frustration, stress, loss and relationship challenges.
(425) 222-2891 View (425) 222-2891
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Bob Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sammamish, WA 98075
I work with clients struggling with ADHD symptoms as well as clients who are overwhelmed with the stress and expectations of life. I want to talk with young people who feel like they should be able to handle things better, but for one reason or another, are not. I also want to work with the families who struggle providing the support and guidance their young person needs to attain the success they can have.
I work with clients struggling with ADHD symptoms as well as clients who are overwhelmed with the stress and expectations of life. I want to talk with young people who feel like they should be able to handle things better, but for one reason or another, are not. I also want to work with the families who struggle providing the support and guidance their young person needs to attain the success they can have.
(425) 368-5692 View (425) 368-5692
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Dr. Puja Kakkar
Counselor, PhD, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sammamish, WA 98074
Are you a teen who is feeling lost, sad and misunderstood? Are you a parent who is struggling with parenting ? Are you an adult having trouble in coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, toxic work stress, or a couple struggling with marital problems where it is so hard to communicate with your partner? Life can be hard, and we often find ourselves stuck. I'm here to help you to cope with the life's struggles without feeling alone. I have 23 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults and couples. I can assist you in finding solutions to your problems and guide you to the path of happiness and success.
Are you a teen who is feeling lost, sad and misunderstood? Are you a parent who is struggling with parenting ? Are you an adult having trouble in coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, toxic work stress, or a couple struggling with marital problems where it is so hard to communicate with your partner? Life can be hard, and we often find ourselves stuck. I'm here to help you to cope with the life's struggles without feeling alone. I have 23 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults and couples. I can assist you in finding solutions to your problems and guide you to the path of happiness and success.
(425) 578-5986 View (425) 578-5986
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Avanti Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sammamish, WA 98075
Avanti is a place where children, adolescents, young adults, couples and families can receive counseling and support. The foundation of therapy is the relationship with a trusted and trained therapist who can help teens and young adults deal with the causes of distress and help them acquire the skills to cope more successfully in the future. We are here to help you achieve healing, insight and growth in your life. We offer both in-person and telehealth services.
Avanti is a place where children, adolescents, young adults, couples and families can receive counseling and support. The foundation of therapy is the relationship with a trusted and trained therapist who can help teens and young adults deal with the causes of distress and help them acquire the skills to cope more successfully in the future. We are here to help you achieve healing, insight and growth in your life. We offer both in-person and telehealth services.
(425) 559-7980 View (425) 559-7980
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Grace Kelli Peabody
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sammamish, WA 98075
I’m committed to creating a space where people truly feel seen, accepted, and heard, while offering tools that can support them throughout life’s journey. I believe that caring for each person means understanding their full story, including the unique aspects of their biopsychosocial environment. My approach is collaborative and person-centered, working together with clients to face challenges like anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles. I’m passionate about helping people grow in self-awareness, build resilience, and find healthy ways to cope and thrive.
I’m committed to creating a space where people truly feel seen, accepted, and heard, while offering tools that can support them throughout life’s journey. I believe that caring for each person means understanding their full story, including the unique aspects of their biopsychosocial environment. My approach is collaborative and person-centered, working together with clients to face challenges like anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles. I’m passionate about helping people grow in self-awareness, build resilience, and find healthy ways to cope and thrive.
(425) 380-4857 View (425) 380-4857
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Centered Mind Counseling - Sammamish Location
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, ARNP, LICSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sammamish, WA 98075
Centered Mind Counseling Services, offers counseling, nutrition, and medication management services for individuals, couples & families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions are available. We have a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
Centered Mind Counseling Services, offers counseling, nutrition, and medication management services for individuals, couples & families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions are available. We have a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
(425) 269-3277 View (425) 269-3277
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Centered Mind Counseling - Issaquah Location
Counselor, LMHC, PsyD, LMFT, LICSW, ARNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sammamish, WA 98075
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
(425) 269-3277 View (425) 269-3277
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Cathy Lindberg
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sammamish, WA 98075  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! As a mental health counselor I provide a secure environment where you can address whatever is keeping you from living a balanced and enjoyable life. We will work together to identify goals, discover strengths, develop skills, and create realistic solutions. My therapeutic focus is around anxiety, depression, conflict, grief, body image, and communication. I blend elements from many techniques to fit the unique needs of each client.
Welcome! As a mental health counselor I provide a secure environment where you can address whatever is keeping you from living a balanced and enjoyable life. We will work together to identify goals, discover strengths, develop skills, and create realistic solutions. My therapeutic focus is around anxiety, depression, conflict, grief, body image, and communication. I blend elements from many techniques to fit the unique needs of each client.
(425) 970-8414 View (425) 970-8414
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Lisa M. Hunter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sammamish, WA 98074
Exclusively telehealth. My goal is to promote the growth and well-being of couples and individuals who seek therapy for the resolution of problematic symptoms or states. The therapeutic process is guided by the outcome you desire for yourself and your relationships. I use a collaborative, strength-based approach to assess strengths and recognize areas for growth. I will help you become aware of how old habits and patterns of interaction are interfering with present connections. Sessions will be geared towards building on strengths while developing new skills to help cope with current & future stressors and create positive change.
Exclusively telehealth. My goal is to promote the growth and well-being of couples and individuals who seek therapy for the resolution of problematic symptoms or states. The therapeutic process is guided by the outcome you desire for yourself and your relationships. I use a collaborative, strength-based approach to assess strengths and recognize areas for growth. I will help you become aware of how old habits and patterns of interaction are interfering with present connections. Sessions will be geared towards building on strengths while developing new skills to help cope with current & future stressors and create positive change.
(425) 358-3737 View (425) 358-3737
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Greg Kiper
Counselor, MA, SUDP, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Sammamish, WA 98074  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
There are times in life we all need help and understanding. I am here to guide you to find the answers you seek within yourself and your relationships. My focus is relational and attachment based, client centered, and solution-focused. I work with individuals, couple and families – pre-teens to adults who are seeking development in their internal life as well as in relationships, specializing in helping to improve emotional connection, communication and conflict resolution between couples and among family members.
There are times in life we all need help and understanding. I am here to guide you to find the answers you seek within yourself and your relationships. My focus is relational and attachment based, client centered, and solution-focused. I work with individuals, couple and families – pre-teens to adults who are seeking development in their internal life as well as in relationships, specializing in helping to improve emotional connection, communication and conflict resolution between couples and among family members.
(425) 598-0384 View (425) 598-0384
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Olin J Bittner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Sammamish, WA 98075
People may seek out psychological help for any number of reasons. Whatever the concern, working with me will help to gain clarity around the patterns of feelings, thoughts and behaviors associated with the concern, as well as the context in which they tend to emerge. Once we are able to more readily identify our emotions and needs, it becomes easier then to identify and/or create pathways increasingly suited to meeting these needs, and, ultimately, reaching the goals most energizing, enriching and meaningful to us.
People may seek out psychological help for any number of reasons. Whatever the concern, working with me will help to gain clarity around the patterns of feelings, thoughts and behaviors associated with the concern, as well as the context in which they tend to emerge. Once we are able to more readily identify our emotions and needs, it becomes easier then to identify and/or create pathways increasingly suited to meeting these needs, and, ultimately, reaching the goals most energizing, enriching and meaningful to us.
(206) 203-8938 View (206) 203-8938
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Nikki Eby
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sammamish, WA 98074  (Online Only)
If you are in a moment of trying to navigate emotional pain, you are in the right place. Reaching out for support takes courage and wisdom. With all the demand on your time, energy and attention, there is an unreasonable expectation for you to have to take care of everything, both in your external life (work, relationships, finances, etc) and internal life (your emotions, thoughts and patterns).
If you are in a moment of trying to navigate emotional pain, you are in the right place. Reaching out for support takes courage and wisdom. With all the demand on your time, energy and attention, there is an unreasonable expectation for you to have to take care of everything, both in your external life (work, relationships, finances, etc) and internal life (your emotions, thoughts and patterns).
(206) 889-5358 View (206) 889-5358
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Jayne R Steinbach
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAEd, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sammamish, WA 98074
I love working with folks across the lifespan (kids, teens, parents, adults)! Therapy provides tools to better navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping my clients to overcome negative thought patterns and emotional hurdles like anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Through empathetic listening and fresh perspectives, I offer a safe space for growth and healing. My core belief is that while life's events are uncontrollable, our responses are within our power. My work uses the Incredible Years Parenting Curriculum, Play Therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP. Parents are regular collaborators during child/teen therapy.
I love working with folks across the lifespan (kids, teens, parents, adults)! Therapy provides tools to better navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping my clients to overcome negative thought patterns and emotional hurdles like anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Through empathetic listening and fresh perspectives, I offer a safe space for growth and healing. My core belief is that while life's events are uncontrollable, our responses are within our power. My work uses the Incredible Years Parenting Curriculum, Play Therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP. Parents are regular collaborators during child/teen therapy.
(425) 584-6036 View (425) 584-6036
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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.