Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Brentwood, California CA
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Nes Pinar Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
My practice is especially supportive for people navigating transitions, burnout, identity shifts, or the quiet sense that something in life needs to change. I bring steadiness, creativity, and a deep respect for your lived experience, offering a space where you don’t have to perform or hold it all together. You get to arrive as you are, and we move at a pace that feels safe, honest, and sustainable. If you’re longing for clarity, connection, or a more spacious relationship with yourself, I’m here to walk with you as you find your way forward.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brentwood, CA
Online in Brentwood, CA California
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Pattie Vargas
Counselor/Therapist, CBC®️Certified Provider, Kessler Certified Grief Educator
After facing the heart-wrenching challenges of having two of my three children struggle with Substance Use Disorder, my world was further shaken when my son, Joel, lost his decades-long battle with the disease in 2017. In the wake of this profound loss, I was determined to better understand the family experience of addiction, and have since used this lived experience to support and guide others who are navigating the isolating and stigmatizing road of addiction and loss.
As a Compassionate Bereavement Care®️ Certified Provider and Kessler Certified Grief Educator, I work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by loss. I am a Peer Parent Coach with the Partnership to End Addiction, and co-facilitate their online grief support community, and is the host of Finding Hope After Loss, Grief Support groups for The Happier Life Project. As an advocate for recovery policies, I am a California State Organizer with the Recovery Advocacy Project, serve on the RCO/RCC Advisory Committee, and was named the 2022 Architect of Recovery by CCAPP (CA Consortium of Addiction Professionals.) My book, Secrets, Scars and Heart Shaped Jars, shares my family’s journey through addiction, loss and recovery.
5 Years Experience
Online in Brentwood, CA California (Online Only)
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Brandy Jaramillo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With over 15 years of dedicated experience in the dementia care field, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals living with dementia and their families through some of the most challenging and meaningful moments of their lives. My work has spanned direct care, family support, service coordination, and community education—each role reinforcing my deep commitment to dignity, empathy, and person-centered care.
5 Years Experience
Online in Brentwood, CA California (Online Only)
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Kristin Robert
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
At a personal level, I value substance over presentation, meaningful connection over polished appearances, and honesty delivered with care. I am curious about people, loyal in my relationships, and rarely interested in the easy or rehearsed answer. I appreciate intelligence, humor, directness, and the kind of conversation that makes time disappear.
My life has made me attentive to what people carry quietly and to the distance that can exist between how a life appears and how it actually feels. I believe in accountability without shame, depth without intensity for its own sake, and care that respects autonomy. I have a deep respect for the courage it takes to question what we have inherited, live with greater intention, and build something honest from the experiences that have changed us.
I am committed to showing up thoughtfully and consistently, honoring the responsibility that comes with being invited into someone’s inner life. This work matters to me because it offers the possibility of greater clarity, connection, and integrity, both within ourselves and in how we relate to others. I believe there is something quietly powerful about understanding yourself well enough to make choices rooted in truth rather than fear, expectation, or approval.
3 Years Experience
Online in Brentwood, CA California
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Angelique Umutesi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the heart behind Roots & Refuge Center. This work is deeply personal to me. As someone who has walked with communities through displacement, grief, and healing, I created this space to honor our collective need for belonging, restoration, and meaning.
5 Years Experience
Online in Brentwood, CA California (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Brentwood, California Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Brentwood, California average 13 years of experience and charge around $188 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Trauma and PTSD (73%), and Depression (68%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$188
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
Online Only |
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| 43% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Depression |
| 57% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
| 52% | Stress |
| 50% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 32% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 39% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 32% | Black / African American |