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 Brezel

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

  • In-office Brooklyn, New York

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

Taibke Hyman, LPC

Therapist, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

  • In-office Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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 …

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

Brocha Silverstein

Therapist, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SAP, NCAC, CASAC-G

  • Remote only

Let’s help you help yourself, let’s treat the disease as a disease and find sustained recovery, a recovery customized to your or your loved one’s disease.


" My specialization lies in helping individuals dealing with addiction issues such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, food, sex, pornography, or internet addiction. These struggles can be deeply personal and challenging, and it's essential to tackle them with a compassionate …

  • πŸ™ Spiritual
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging

Pesach Tikvah

Achieving Peace of Mind

  • In-office Brooklyn, New York

Pesach Tikvah offers culturally sensitive mental health care, addiction support, therapy, developmental disability services, and holistic community programs.


" Pesach Tikvah provides an extensive array of programs and services designed to support individuals across the lifespan, ensuring that no one feels left behind. Each offering reflects the organization’s mission to address the diverse needs of the community …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ™ Spiritual
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Rachel Goldstein, MA, LMFT-A

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

  • In-office Houston, Texas

Rachel Goldstein is an LMFT-Associate who specializes in supporting individuals & couples with relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, & personal growth.


" As an LMFT-Associate, my approach is rooted in building a strong, genuine connection with each client. I take a Collaborative stance in therapy, meaning we work together to explore your experiences, deepen your understanding of your circumstances, and …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Liat Adelman, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Work

  • In-office Queens, New York

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

Nahum Spirn

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

  • In-office Far Rockaway, New York

Nahum Spirn, LMHC seamlessly integrates various techniques within a single session, adapting to the dynamic nature of his clients' emotions and evolving needs.


" I have an eclectic approach to therapy; every client is unique and gets treated in a unique way. One client may benefit most from exploring how they think about things, another from trying new ways of doing things …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • 🐣 Out of the box
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Aryeh Wadler, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Lakewood, New Jersey

Aryeh Wadler, LCSW, integrates IFS, attachment theory, and more to help his clients improve their relationships with themselves and others.


" The foundation of my therapeutic approach is rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and attachment theory. I place a strong emphasis on the relational aspects of therapy, focusing on both a person's relationship with themselves and their relationships …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Tzipora Grodko, LMSW & Coach

Licensed Master Social Work

  • Remote only

Tzipora Grodko, LMSW & Coach helps single women cultivate confidence, joy, & fulfillment through coaching & mindset shifts, to embrace life fully before marriage.


" My coaching philosophy centers on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where women feel heard and validated. I believe in a holistic approach, addressing both the emotional and practical aspects of personal growth. By integrating therapeutic techniques with actionable …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Aaron Silverman

Therapist, LMSW

  • Remote only

Aaron Silverman is a Frum Therapist in Brooklyn


" Men in relationships have a lot of challenges that make it hard to live up to self-expectations. I specialize in helping men and couples achieve love. Self-love and loving others, after a long marriage or before dating, I …

  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ”₯ Energetic

Eli Goldberg

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CASAC

  • In-office Jerusalem, Israel

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 …

  • 🧘 Calm
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ™ Spiritual

Moshe Norman

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Lakewood, New Jersey

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 …

  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous

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