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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Professionals Who Specialize in Motivational Interviewing

Rachel (Rahel) Trilokekar

Coach, Certified Life Coach, AAPC

You have immense potential--it's time to discover what YOU are capable of.

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  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Rachel Brezel

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

If you want to live a life you’ve never lived, you have to do things you’ve never done.

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

Sara Willig

Therapist, Aspiring LMHC

Dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome their challenges and reach their full potential. My goal is to bring light to those in darkness.

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  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded

David Jordan, Coach

Coach, M.Ed. Positive Coaching & Athletic Leadership

I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. - Thomas Jefferson

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  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • 🎨 Creative
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Shauli Wagschal, MHC-LP

Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

I am not perfect... But I am enough. ― Carl R. Rogers

  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Rachel Toiv, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. - Carl Rogers

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Gershon Basch, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Your mind is a tapestry of beliefs

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Lauren Gerardi, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. - Viktor E. Frankl

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  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded

Team Care

You need someone on your team.

When times are tough, support is not a luxury- it’s a necessity.

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

Beverly DAmico

Coach, RN, MSN, CGRS, FAF

Specialist in women's grief, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma/PTSD

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener

Rachy Friedlander, Somatic Coach

Coach, Emotions Master Coach/TEB Practitioner

The real flex is how many wounds you can turn into wisdom.

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🧘 Calm

Taibke Hyman, LPC

Therapist, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when? -Hillel

  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener

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