Professionals Who Specialize in Motivational Interviewing

Rachel Brezel, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $450 Per Session
  • 4 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, …

  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Brenda Landau, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $200 Per Session

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"My approach is primarily relational, and I use humor when appropriate. We work on understanding your attachment history, and how it shows up in your life. We address unresolved trauma, and work towards healing and growing from those …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous

Justine Friedman

Dietitians, Registered Clinical Dietician & Mindset Mentor

  • In-office Modi'in
  • β‚ͺ300 - β‚ͺ1500 Per Session
  • 13 reviews

Justine Friedman is a holistic dietician who supports women with emotional eating, stress, hormones, and body image through nutrition and mindset coaching.


"My approach to nutrition counseling and coaching is compassionate, personalised, and holistic. I combine evidence-based nutrition with mindset coaching, behaviour change strategies, nervous system support, and practical lifestyle guidance to help clients create sustainable changes that work in …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Shua Stimmel

Certified Coach

  • In-office Toms River
  • $150 - $250 Per Session
  • 2 reviews

Shua Stimmel is a Torah-based coach who helps men improve their self-awareness, emotional regulation, relationships, & increase their inner calm & Menuchas Hanefesh.


"My approach to coaching is rooted in self awareness. I believe that many of our common struggles come from not fully understanding what drives our behaviors, emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and values. When we begin to see these patterns …

  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ™ Spiritual

Daniel Kretchman, PhD

Therapists, Licensed Psychologist

  • Remote only
  • $250 - $325 Per Session
  • 1 review

Dr. Daniel Kretchman, PhD is a licensed psychologist offering integrative CBT and mindfulness-based therapy for anxiety, stress, relationships, and life transitions.


"Ethics plays an essential role in my practice from the very beginning of therapy. We start with an initial evaluation and use that to develop an initial plan together, so the process feels clear and structured from the …

  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🎨 Creative

Liat Adelman, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Work

  • In-office Queens
  • $210 - $260 Per Session

Liat Adelman, LMSW, helps clients build greater awareness of emotions, uncover patterns, & discover more compassionate ways of relating to themselves & others.


"My approach to therapy begins with prioritizing the therapeutic relationship above all else. I want my clients to feel comfortable and safe in the space we share. I recognize that walking into a therapy room, opening up to …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm

Illysa T. Hom, NASM-CPT, CNC, IIN-HC

Health Coach & Personal Trainer

  • $55 - $150 Per Session
  • 6 reviews

Illysa T. Hom, NASM-CPT, CNC, IIN-HC, health coach & personal trainer for women, uses TRX, kettlebells, Zumba, yoga & meditation to build strength, energy & balance.


"Individuality, flexibility, and support are at the core of my approach. Every person is unique, with their own needs, goals, and abilities, and I do not believe in one-size-fits-all workouts or coaching. Instead, I take the time to …

  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic

Daniella Epstein, MSW, CHC

Master Social Work & Health Coach

  • In-office Rockland County
  • $65 - $275 Per Session
  • 7 reviews

Daniella Epstein, MSW, supports those facing fatigue, burnout, hormonal & digestive issues through trauma-aware care, functional medicine, & nervous system healing.


"I offer a root-cause, trauma-aware approach that weaves together functional medicine, emotional healing, nervous system support, and sustainable lifestyle shifts. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Healing is deeply personal, which is why I take the time to …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🌎 Holistic

Chaim Orelowitz, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Jackson
  • $175 - $200 Per Session
  • 1 review

Chaim Orelowitz, LCSW, uses psychodynamic therapy & CBT to support adolescents, adults, & families with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues.


"My approach to therapy begins with creating enough space for a person to bring in the full mess without feeling like they need to organize it first. People often come to therapy carrying years of thoughts, feelings, pressure, …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Sury Klein, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master of Social Work

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $200 Per Session

Sury Klein, LMSW, uses IFS, Sandtray therapy, & more as she helps clients overcome trauma, addiction, recovery, and successfully navigate life transitions.


"My work focuses on the intersection of trauma, attachment, addiction, and nervous system survival patterns. Many clients come to therapy confused by their own reactions. They may intellectually understand their past, but still feel emotionally reactive, disconnected, stuck …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🀝 Collaborative

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 …

  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Team Care

You need someone on your team.

  • 1 review

Team Care is an outpatient clinic that provides in-home services for individuals ages 5-21, which are fully covered by insurance through Perform Care.


"TeamCare NJ provides Intensive In-Community (IIC) services, a short-term clinical intervention program for children and adolescents aged 5 to 21 who experience mental health or behavioral challenges. Key aspects of this program include: Licensed Therapists: Skilled clinicians with …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic

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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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