Professionals Who Specialize in Motivational Interviewing

Rachel Brezel, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $450 Per Session
  • 3 reviews

My area of expertise lies in treating anxiety, depression, OCD (including the most severe cases), emotional regulation, and relationship challenges.


"I strive to create a therapeutic space that is both welcoming and authentic, where my clients can feel seen, heard, and understood. At the same time, I recognize that therapy is not meant to be an open-ended process, …

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Aaron Silverman, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Remote only
  • $145 - $185 Per Session

Aaron Silverman, LCSW, supports teens, adults, couples, and families, using CBT, DBT, IFS, and somatic work for anxiety, transitions, and stress.


"I work with couples, families, adults, and teens who struggle with being themselves in the world, especially around transitions, beginnings, and endings. These can be times when old patterns get stirred up and it feels hard to stay …

  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🔥 Energetic

Fayga Zellermaier, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Worker: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • Insurance

Fayga Zellermaier, LMSW, uses an integrative approach, including CBT, DBT, IFS, & more to help her clients find immediate relief & create lasting change.


"I use an integrative approach, weaving together multiple modalities to create a uniquely tailored experience for each individual. My extensive training includes CBT, DBT, IFS, and ACT, as well as utilization of psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, and play …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 🎨 Creative

Michal Wakefield

Nutritional Therapy Practitioner

  • Remote only
  • 2 reviews

Michal Wakefield is a nutritional therapy practitioner helping women with diet, stress, postpartum recovery, and overall wellness through personalized care.


"My approach is rooted in what I call the Restored Mother Method, a framework built around four key pillars: mineral balance through HTMA, nourishment that supports blood sugar and adrenal health, nervous system regulation, and self-respect practices like …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Erica Golden, RDN, IFNCP

Dietitians, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  • Remote only
  • $112 - $149 Per Session
  • 5 reviews

Erica Golden, RDN, IFNCP, provides integrative, trauma-informed nutrition for mental health, gut-brain disorders, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating.


"I am a clinical dietitian, author, and educator with a deep passion for personalized, holistic care. I work with clients using integrative and functional nutrition and lifestyle tools to support both mental health and gastrointestinal health, specializing in …

  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering

Brooke English

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, RYT

  • Remote only
  • $225 - $250 Per Session

My style is compassionate. I focus on building a genuine and secure relationship with you that allows you a sense of safety to be your full self.


"In my practice, I've accumulated over a decade of experience specializing in helping adults and adolescents who have encountered various forms of trauma. This includes individuals who grew up in abusive or emotionally neglectful households, those who experienced …

Malky Berger, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Monsey
  • $200 - $250 Per Session

Malky Berger, LCSW, integrates several therapeutic modalities, like Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, DBT, & more, to help each client meet their needs & goals.


"My approach to therapy begins with the fundamental belief that the client is the expert in their own life. I embrace a person-centered approach, creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and valued. This foundation …

  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Teen Therapy Group

Support Groups, Group therapy for high school aged teens in NJ & NY

  • In-office Teaneck
  • $25 - $150 Per Session

Teen Therapy Group is a therapist-led support group helping teens manage emotions, build social skills, and navigate stress through guided discussion and activities.


"Teens who are looking for a supportive space where they can connect with peers while learning practical skills to better manage their emotions and relationships. Adolescence can bring many challenges, and having a place to talk openly with …

Esther Eliyahu, LSW

Therapists, Licensed Social Worker

  • Remote only
  • $175 Per Session
  • Insurance
  • 1 review

Esther Eliyahu, LSW, uses CBT, DBT, and ACT to support adults with anxiety, stress, relationships, emotional regulation, life transitions, & more.


"My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and centered around you and what you are going through right now. I believe that meaningful change happens when people feel truly understood, safe, and supported, rather than rushed or judged. …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🐣 Out of the box
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Orly Bentata Goldenberg, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Remote only
  • $125 - $150 Per Session
  • Insurance

Adaptability is a cornerstone of my approach, and I hold my clients' feedback in the highest regard. Their insights guide our therapeutic journey


"In my journey as a therapist and founder of Smart Therapy PC, my driving force is a commitment to understanding and assisting individuals grappling with various facets of relationships, encompassing the one they share with themselves. I firmly …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Taibke Hyman, LPC

Therapists, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

  • In-office Pittsburgh
  • $150 - $170 Per Session
  • Insurance

Taibke Hyman, LPC takes a holistic approach to therapy, utilizing modalities such as EMDR, Somatic-based therapy, & others, tailored to the needs of each client.


"In my practice, I take a holistic approach to therapy, utilizing a combination of various modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Parts work, Somatic based therapy, and others, tailored to the individual needs of each client. My approach …

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 👂 Listener

Moshe Norman

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $225 - $300 Per Session

Moshe Norman is a Frum Therapist in Lakewood


"My approach to therapy is bottom-up. Meaning, we examine early life experiences to understand present-day conflict and suffering. Your past is your present! I help my clients gain deep insight into their past and present life and identify …

  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 😃 Humorous

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Understanding Motivational Interviewing: Motivational interviewing is a client-centered and collaborative counseling approach designed to help individuals explore and resolve ambivalence about behavior change. It involves active listening, empathy, and guiding individuals toward self-determined goals. Application and Scope of Motivational Interviewing: Motivational interviewing is applied to address a wide range of concerns, including substance abuse, addiction, weight management, and behavioral changes. It's particularly effective for individuals who may have mixed feelings about change and are seeking support to make healthier choices. Motivational interviewing is relevant for people of various backgrounds and stages of readiness for change. What to Expect in Motivational Interviewing Sessions: In motivational interviewing sessions, you'll work with a trained therapist who will create a non-judgmental and supportive environment. The therapist will actively listen, ask open-ended questions, and help you explore your goals and values. Through this collaborative process, you'll clarify your motivations for change and develop a plan to achieve your desired outcomes.

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