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, …

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

Fraidy Shagalov, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Aventura
  • $200 Per Session
  • Insurance

Fraidy Shagalov, LCSW believes therapy should be as dynamic as the people it serves, so she uses an intuitive approach to connect with clients on a deeper level.


"My approach to therapy is rooted in a calm and relaxed demeanor, creating a space where clients feel genuinely at ease sharing their experiences. I strive to maintain a balance between being casual and professional, which helps foster …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Dr. Sherry Schwartz, DSW, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD

  • In-office Nutley
  • $285 Per Session

Sherry Schwartz, LCSW, collaborates with her clients on specific goals to work towards, ensuring that therapy isn't a perpetual journey.


"My approach to therapy centers around true collaboration. I believe in co-creating goals with you because these are your sessions, your time, and your investment in yourself. Together we will take the time to identify what matters most …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🧘 Calm

Roxanne Singer

Psychiatrist, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-NC, AGNP-C, CDCES

  • Remote only
  • $250 Per Session
  • Insurance

I believe in incorporating a range of traditional and functional modalities to create a personalized, collaborative treatment plan.


"My approach is centered around the patient, taking into account their unique needs and preferences. I believe in incorporating a range of traditional and functional modalities to create a personalized, collaborative treatment plan. By combining conventional medicine with …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering

Aaron Silverman, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Worker

  • Remote only
  • $145 - $185 Per Session

Aaron Silverman, LMSW, 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

Michele Goldfine

Dietitians, MS, RD, CDN

  • Remote only
  • $130 - $180 Per Session
  • Insurance

Michele Weinberg is a Frum Dietitian


"As a registered dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, I am dedicated to helping individuals who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and chronic dieting. My ultimate goal is to empower my clients to live a healthier, more …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Eli Goldberg

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CASAC

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

I draw from various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, somatic, and psychodynamic to tailor my approach to each client's unique needs.


"My approach to therapy is based on creating a safe and welcoming space for clients to explore their inner selves and find solutions to their challenges. I draw from various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, somatic, and …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🙏 Spiritual
  • 🧘 Calm

Joseph Herskovic, PMHNP

Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $125 - $300 Per Session
  • Insurance

Joseph Herskovic, PMHNP-BC , provides personalized medication management and counseling with a focus on evidence-based practices in a culturally sensitive way.


"My approach is holistic, patient-centered, and evidence-based. I believe in meeting each individual where they are, taking the time to understand their unique challenges, and working collaboratively to create realistic, sustainable goals. In therapy, I emphasize building self-awareness, …

  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded

Reuven Cohen, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $150 - $150 Per Session
  • Insurance

Reuven Cohen, LCSW, uses an integrative approach that is deeply rooted in the understanding that each person is unique, complex, and constantly evolving.


"My approach to therapy is deeply rooted in the understanding that each person is unique and constantly evolving. People are complex, and this complexity requires an ever-adaptive, eclectic approach to therapy. I believe that a therapist's skills must …

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Dania Brener

Dietitians, MS, RD, LDN

  • In-office Aventura
  • $199 Per Session
  • Insurance

I empower my clients to make choices that align with their unique preferences in the realms of food, hydration, physical activity, sleep, & stress management.


"Central to my approach is the creation of individualized plans that cater to the specific needs and food preferences of each client while ensuring that they progress toward their health objectives in a sustainable manner. I hold the …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

Alana Stern

ADHD Coach

  • In-office Modi'in
  • $135 Per Session
  • 1 review

Alana Stern supports adults & teens with neurodivergent-affirming coaching to improve executive functioning, reduce overwhelm, and build sustainable habits.


"My approach to ADHD coaching is not about helping you become better at being normal. It is about learning to work with your neurodivergent brain instead of constantly fighting against it. I believe real change starts with understanding …

  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Batya Srolovitz, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Upper West Side
  • $250 - $300 Per Session
  • 1 review

Batya Srolovitz, LCSW, is a logotherapy and intuitive eating therapist for individuals and couples, specializing in relationship issues, self-growth, and body image.


"I work with clients to deepen their understanding of themselves so they can create the lives and relationships they truly crave. Through a psychodynamic lens, we explore the depths of mind and emotion, making space to examine and …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🙏 Spiritual

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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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