Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Sunset Village, Madison, WI
I also have significant experience with Relapse Prevention Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
I believe therapy is a collaborative process in which we will work together to determine your goals and then achieve them. Because I work both cognitive-behaviorally and psychodynamically, I am able to work with you on two different, but both very important levels depending on your goals. On one level, I can help you simply feel better and improve your coping skills. And on another level, and to the extent to which you are interested in doing so, I can help you understand the deeper roots of your symptoms and life patterns.
I also have significant experience with Relapse Prevention Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
I believe therapy is a collaborative process in which we will work together to determine your goals and then achieve them. Because I work both cognitive-behaviorally and psychodynamically, I am able to work with you on two different, but both very important levels depending on your goals. On one level, I can help you simply feel better and improve your coping skills. And on another level, and to the extent to which you are interested in doing so, I can help you understand the deeper roots of your symptoms and life patterns.
Thomas Michael Kaufman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705
For the past 20 years, I have worked with families, couples, adults, and adolescents. Using cognitive-behavioral theory with narrative techniques, I help empower clients to explore areas within their lives that present challenges and inhibit change, and assist them with finding solutions that will work for them. However, I also believe that the therapeutic relationship is a vital component within any program, which means that I believe that any work needs to be collaborative between myself and my clients. I am certified to deliver trauma-focused treatments as well as providing services to help manage stress and anxiety.
For the past 20 years, I have worked with families, couples, adults, and adolescents. Using cognitive-behavioral theory with narrative techniques, I help empower clients to explore areas within their lives that present challenges and inhibit change, and assist them with finding solutions that will work for them. However, I also believe that the therapeutic relationship is a vital component within any program, which means that I believe that any work needs to be collaborative between myself and my clients. I am certified to deliver trauma-focused treatments as well as providing services to help manage stress and anxiety.
Caroline Crehan Neumann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APSW
Verified Verified
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705
Life can be full of daily stressors, unforeseen obstacles, challenging relationships, and lingering trauma. Therapy can help untangle some of these experiences and help people grow into a healthier version of themselves. Whether you're focused on a new issue, old wounds, or seeking a place to simply learn more about yourself - talking through it can be immensely helpful. My approach to therapy is wholistic and eclectic; viewing everyone I work with as a complex person who could benefit from a mix of different therapy modalities.
Life can be full of daily stressors, unforeseen obstacles, challenging relationships, and lingering trauma. Therapy can help untangle some of these experiences and help people grow into a healthier version of themselves. Whether you're focused on a new issue, old wounds, or seeking a place to simply learn more about yourself - talking through it can be immensely helpful. My approach to therapy is wholistic and eclectic; viewing everyone I work with as a complex person who could benefit from a mix of different therapy modalities.
Kristi Blaney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705
LOVE! It is one of those words that either makes you giddy with joy or a little squirmy in your chair. Love is one of the things we long for most in our lives. Whether you struggle with romantic love, family love, agape love or even self-love, I would like to help. I provide therapy options in both Madison and Janesville to help make sure you have an option that is close to home. I aim to provide a warm space to help you feel at ease while you work through the toughest areas of your life.
LOVE! It is one of those words that either makes you giddy with joy or a little squirmy in your chair. Love is one of the things we long for most in our lives. Whether you struggle with romantic love, family love, agape love or even self-love, I would like to help. I provide therapy options in both Madison and Janesville to help make sure you have an option that is close to home. I aim to provide a warm space to help you feel at ease while you work through the toughest areas of your life.
Derek L. Hefner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705 (Online Only)
Therapy should be more than telling yourself that things are okay when they're not. Therapy can bring healing to wounds that have lasted for years, and finding the right therapist for you is an important first step in that process. My practice helps clients with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and self-esteem symptoms by providing them with an affirming and supportive therapeutic relationship. My approach tends to help clients look deeply into their symptoms and past experiences, make meaningful connections, and allow them to arrive at self-understanding and helpful solutions.
Therapy should be more than telling yourself that things are okay when they're not. Therapy can bring healing to wounds that have lasted for years, and finding the right therapist for you is an important first step in that process. My practice helps clients with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and self-esteem symptoms by providing them with an affirming and supportive therapeutic relationship. My approach tends to help clients look deeply into their symptoms and past experiences, make meaningful connections, and allow them to arrive at self-understanding and helpful solutions.
Javon Alyasiri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705
Change promotes growth. Whether self-generated or completely unexpected, change can be challenging for some, and inspirational for others. Having a clinical partner to join you as you navigate your journey can ease the stress that comes along with the inevitable changes that you will encounter throughout life. My clinical approach is to work with you to emphasize your personal strengths and to help you discover ways to feel at peace with yourself, especially when facing stressful times. I work with individuals and couples to help you feel supported as we partner together to accomplish your goals.
Change promotes growth. Whether self-generated or completely unexpected, change can be challenging for some, and inspirational for others. Having a clinical partner to join you as you navigate your journey can ease the stress that comes along with the inevitable changes that you will encounter throughout life. My clinical approach is to work with you to emphasize your personal strengths and to help you discover ways to feel at peace with yourself, especially when facing stressful times. I work with individuals and couples to help you feel supported as we partner together to accomplish your goals.
Marisol McElroy Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705 (Online Only)
As a bilingual, bicultural individual, and former police officer, I can understand the difficulty facing trauma, daily challenges, and grief. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and meeting you at your comfort level. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage as you are stepping into uncomfortable territory. I am here to support, guide, and empower you through this journey. As a systemic therapist, not only do I see you as an individual but every facet in your life, how they can affect you, and how we can influence them to best achieve your therapy goals.
As a bilingual, bicultural individual, and former police officer, I can understand the difficulty facing trauma, daily challenges, and grief. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and meeting you at your comfort level. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage as you are stepping into uncomfortable territory. I am here to support, guide, and empower you through this journey. As a systemic therapist, not only do I see you as an individual but every facet in your life, how they can affect you, and how we can influence them to best achieve your therapy goals.
Stephanie Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC-IT, MC-ASD
Verified Verified
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, losing time, loss of a sense of self, masking, sensory overload, or trauma that affects activities of daily life, life goals, relationships, or work? Do you find yourself feeling exhausted, frustrated, lost, overwhelmed, or just plain done by trying get through the day or live up to other’s standards? Do you question whether life could be better? Now more than ever, folks are feeling uncertain about finding a life that they want to live.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, losing time, loss of a sense of self, masking, sensory overload, or trauma that affects activities of daily life, life goals, relationships, or work? Do you find yourself feeling exhausted, frustrated, lost, overwhelmed, or just plain done by trying get through the day or live up to other’s standards? Do you question whether life could be better? Now more than ever, folks are feeling uncertain about finding a life that they want to live.
I have provided psychotherapy for over 35 years. I listen to your concerns and your strengths to find the best ways to help you make the changes needed. You may have already made some changes and these are vital to build upon. No concern is too small, and we will often see a snowball of positive changes occur.
I have provided psychotherapy for over 35 years. I listen to your concerns and your strengths to find the best ways to help you make the changes needed. You may have already made some changes and these are vital to build upon. No concern is too small, and we will often see a snowball of positive changes occur.
New Growth Mental Health Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705
"Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." --Albus Dumbuledore. Seeking therapy for yourself and your loved ones, is the first step to making your desire for happiness a reality. Although you may not know what makes you happy, the fact that you know you cannot continue to feel the way you do or be in your current situation, demonstrates your willingness to make the necessary changes toward a more fulfilling life.
"Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." --Albus Dumbuledore. Seeking therapy for yourself and your loved ones, is the first step to making your desire for happiness a reality. Although you may not know what makes you happy, the fact that you know you cannot continue to feel the way you do or be in your current situation, demonstrates your willingness to make the necessary changes toward a more fulfilling life.
Cate Kalin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705 (Online Only)
I help women and college students who identify as emotionally sensitive. You may struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, depression, losing yourself in others, setting boundaries, or trauma. This heightened compassion is your super power! It is the source of your creativity, your passion, and your intuition! But in our culture, it can often be met with criticism leading us to feel as though we don’t belong. We learn to push away our emotions to gain acceptance only to feel more isolated. My clients want to step out of conditioning based in shame, patriarchy, and trauma and learn to trust their gifts, emotions, and intuition!
I help women and college students who identify as emotionally sensitive. You may struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, depression, losing yourself in others, setting boundaries, or trauma. This heightened compassion is your super power! It is the source of your creativity, your passion, and your intuition! But in our culture, it can often be met with criticism leading us to feel as though we don’t belong. We learn to push away our emotions to gain acceptance only to feel more isolated. My clients want to step out of conditioning based in shame, patriarchy, and trauma and learn to trust their gifts, emotions, and intuition!
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Lori L Soli
Moontree Psychotherapy Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DARTT
Verified Verified
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705
It is my belief that we all have tremendous capacity to heal and to change our lives for the better. When people choose therapy, they deserve someone who will listen with a fully present, compassionate, and nonjudgemental viewfinder. People also deserve someone who will provide a safe, kind and sacred space. It is my steadfast commitment to meet you where you are at and help you navigate through life's challenges. You may be living with your own or others' mental illness and/or addiction, dealing with losses and unexpected transitions, feeling overwhelmed, and/or tired of feeling stuck.
It is my belief that we all have tremendous capacity to heal and to change our lives for the better. When people choose therapy, they deserve someone who will listen with a fully present, compassionate, and nonjudgemental viewfinder. People also deserve someone who will provide a safe, kind and sacred space. It is my steadfast commitment to meet you where you are at and help you navigate through life's challenges. You may be living with your own or others' mental illness and/or addiction, dealing with losses and unexpected transitions, feeling overwhelmed, and/or tired of feeling stuck.
Scott William Kalin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705
Therapy is effective when the therapist is guiding the client down a path that the therapist has already successfully completed. My heightened emotional sensitivity to myself and the world surrounding me led me on a journey of self-discovery where I learned to resolve my personal losses and access my power and intuition. Through the lessons of my resolved cycles of suffering, I have found consistent access to my emotional maturity and intuitive wisdom: Giving me the gift of living in the flow of life. Once I became grounded in the depth & flow of my being, I felt called to guide others who are on a similar journey.
Therapy is effective when the therapist is guiding the client down a path that the therapist has already successfully completed. My heightened emotional sensitivity to myself and the world surrounding me led me on a journey of self-discovery where I learned to resolve my personal losses and access my power and intuition. Through the lessons of my resolved cycles of suffering, I have found consistent access to my emotional maturity and intuitive wisdom: Giving me the gift of living in the flow of life. Once I became grounded in the depth & flow of my being, I felt called to guide others who are on a similar journey.
Mary Aprill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAC, SEP
Verified Verified
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705
I am a licensed professional counselor and substance abuse counselor. I work primarily with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma/PTSD, and those who are seeking recovery from addiction. I believe that healing comes not just from knowledge and rational understanding, but from wisdom embodied within yourself.
I am a licensed professional counselor and substance abuse counselor. I work primarily with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma/PTSD, and those who are seeking recovery from addiction. I believe that healing comes not just from knowledge and rational understanding, but from wisdom embodied within yourself.
Jordonna M Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705 (Online Only)
I am a generalist clinician who's passionate about working with individuals facing a wide variety of challenges. Life is complex and dynamic, as are the difficulties we face. I'm proud of the experience I can provide due to the complexities I've seen and successfully helped my clients navigate.
I am a generalist clinician who's passionate about working with individuals facing a wide variety of challenges. Life is complex and dynamic, as are the difficulties we face. I'm proud of the experience I can provide due to the complexities I've seen and successfully helped my clients navigate.
Haven M McClure
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705
Does your life feels unsettled because of changes in your job or home, a relationship ending, loss of a loved one. uncertain times, or another difficult transition? Are past traumas haunting you? Do you walk on eggshells because people around you insist that you should be someone other than who you are? Do you feel overwhelmed by the events of the last several years? These have been difficult years, and the ground we walk on feels unsteady for many people.
Does your life feels unsettled because of changes in your job or home, a relationship ending, loss of a loved one. uncertain times, or another difficult transition? Are past traumas haunting you? Do you walk on eggshells because people around you insist that you should be someone other than who you are? Do you feel overwhelmed by the events of the last several years? These have been difficult years, and the ground we walk on feels unsteady for many people.
Sarah Marty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life happens. Talking helps... I provide telehealth psychotherapy in the State of Wisconsin. for adults 18+ living with depression, anxiety, trauma and a variety of concerns. Everyone deserves kindness and respect. Visit my website to schedule a free 15 minute consult to see if I am the right fit for you. www.empoweredyoutherapy.com
Life happens. Talking helps... I provide telehealth psychotherapy in the State of Wisconsin. for adults 18+ living with depression, anxiety, trauma and a variety of concerns. Everyone deserves kindness and respect. Visit my website to schedule a free 15 minute consult to see if I am the right fit for you. www.empoweredyoutherapy.com
Blue Sky Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with people to overcome challenges, live more intentional lives and achieve their goals. I am especially well versed in helping people to work through women's issues, relationship problems, grief, stress and trauma. My ideal client is open to new ideas, and views health through a multifaceted lense - exploring the interconnection between physical, mental and spiritual health (understanding that spirituality may or may not include organized religion).
I enjoy working with people to overcome challenges, live more intentional lives and achieve their goals. I am especially well versed in helping people to work through women's issues, relationship problems, grief, stress and trauma. My ideal client is open to new ideas, and views health through a multifaceted lense - exploring the interconnection between physical, mental and spiritual health (understanding that spirituality may or may not include organized religion).
A therapist has three jobs: to listen, to teach and to instill hope. I'd be grateful for the opportunity to do those things for you. I consider myself a "guardian of potential"-I see people beyond the problems that bring them to my office and for who they really are. I have the ability to "reach the unreachable". You may be nervous about trying therapy for the first time, or you may have had bad experiences in the past, but I believe in the power of human connection and I believe you no longer have to live in the pain or circumstances you've been in. The time for change has arrived!
A therapist has three jobs: to listen, to teach and to instill hope. I'd be grateful for the opportunity to do those things for you. I consider myself a "guardian of potential"-I see people beyond the problems that bring them to my office and for who they really are. I have the ability to "reach the unreachable". You may be nervous about trying therapy for the first time, or you may have had bad experiences in the past, but I believe in the power of human connection and I believe you no longer have to live in the pain or circumstances you've been in. The time for change has arrived!
Allison Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunset Village, Madison, WI 53705
Waitlist for new clients
You and your partner are struggling to communicate. The emotional intimacy has lost its spark and physical connection is fading. We aren't connecting and the stress is high. You want to heal together instead of growing apart. You want to be a better partner! You need to shake up how you talk to each other in order to make this to work; there is so much at stake to maintain the relationship you've built. There is so much you want to share with your partner, and you need help learning how to engage again. You can learn how to be vulnerable with one another by increasing your communication skills and learning how to listen again.
You and your partner are struggling to communicate. The emotional intimacy has lost its spark and physical connection is fading. We aren't connecting and the stress is high. You want to heal together instead of growing apart. You want to be a better partner! You need to shake up how you talk to each other in order to make this to work; there is so much at stake to maintain the relationship you've built. There is so much you want to share with your partner, and you need help learning how to engage again. You can learn how to be vulnerable with one another by increasing your communication skills and learning how to listen again.
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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.