Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Fresno, CA
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Fresno, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 Fresno, CA (Online Only)
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Elena Duong
Psychologist, Psy.D.
You might be here because you’ve been called “too sensitive,” feel easily overwhelmed, or aren’t sure where you fit—especially as someone who is queer and/or asexual. You’re seeking connection with people who “get it” and a therapist who doesn’t need you to explain your culture, sensitivity, or identity just to be understood.
As a Highly Sensitive therapist, I enjoy working with asexual, gray‑ace, demisexual, questioning folks, and sensitive introverts. My style is warm, collaborative, and validating. In our work, we’ll create a gentler space, where your boundaries are honored, your quirks are welcomed, and you’re treated as enough exactly as you are.
12 Years Experience
Online in Fresno, CA (Online Only)
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Annalisa Barrett
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with life transitions. Whether you are entering into motherhood, relationship issues, a career change or any phase of life that is inviting you to step into a more evolved version of yourself, therapy can be a place to gain insight and create more adaptive life patterns. Clients often come to me when they’re tired of surface-level coping and want to understand what’s really going on behind the scenes of their own awareness. Contact me for s free 15 minute consultation.
7 Years Experience
Online in Fresno, CA
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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 Fresno, CA (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 Fresno, CA
Fresno sits at the center of California's San Joaquin Valley and serves a largely agricultural economy, with therapists frequently addressing the mental health effects of seasonal work instability, rural poverty, and the physical and psychological demands of farmworker life. The city has large Hispanic, Hmong, and Southeast Asian communities — many with refugee backgrounds — creating demand for multilingual and culturally informed therapists who work with intergenerational trauma, resettlement stress, and identity. Community Regional Medical Center and UCSF Fresno provide institutional mental health resources, while the California State University Fresno psychology program feeds practitioners into the local community. Fresno's relatively limited therapy density compared to coastal metros makes telehealth an important access route for residents across the Central Valley.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Fresno, CA Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Fresno, CA average 13 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Trauma and PTSD (73%), and Depression (71%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
Online Only |
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| 44% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Depression |
| 56% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
| 52% | Stress |
| 50% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 31% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 29% | Asian |