Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in San Luis Obispo, California CA
San Luis Obispo Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$187
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
|
| 33% |
Male |
|
| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
|
| 48% |
In Person and Online |
|
Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 64% | Depression |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Stress |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
We are proud to feature top rated Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in San Luis Obispo. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
New Beginnings Counseling Center (NBCC)
Pre-Licensed Professional
At New Beginnings Counseling Center's (NBCC) Donald J. Willfong Community Counseling Center, we are deeply committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges with compassionate, accessible, and culturally attuned mental health care. For over 50 years, our nonprofit clinic has been a cornerstone of the Santa Barbara community, offering confidential counseling and therapeutic services that empower people to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Our diverse team of masters- and doctoral-level counselors — supported by experienced clinical supervisors — provides evidence-informed therapy in a traineeship setting, helping clients explore life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, compulsive behaviors, substance use challenges, stress, anger management, isolation, and more. We offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling, available both in person and through telehealth to meet the varied needs of our community.
We believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health support, regardless of financial means. That’s why we provide one of the most affordable sliding-scale fee structures in the region — many clients pay less than $15 per session — and we never turn anyone away due to inability to pay. Counseling is available in both English and Spanish.
In addition to our clinical services, New Beginnings is dedicated to fostering community well-being through training the next generation of clinicians, integrating trauma-informed practices, and ensuring that our services are responsive, respectful, and strength-based. Our mission is to help individuals not just cope, but truly thrive, by supporting their emotional growth, resilience, and overall wellness.
We warmly welcome you to begin your journey toward healing and self-discovery with us.
66 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Dr. Mandi Maycumber
Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LMHC, SUDP
Mandi has worked in the behavioral health field for the last 12 years in a variety of settings and roles in substance use disorder treatment, community mental health, forensics, and private practice. In addition to direct care, she has experience managing staff in behavioral health programs and presenting trainings for risk assessment. Mandi enjoys her private practice that focuses on couples counseling, supervision, and individual therapy.
She holds a BA in Liberal Arts from the Evergreen State College, a certificate in Human Service Substance Abuse from Pierce College, Master of Arts in Psychology from Brandman University, certificate in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University, and a PsyD in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University. When she is not working or studying, Mandi enjoys mountaineering and spending time with her friends and family.
13 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Jennifer Warkentin
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I love my job as a therapist! I sincerely care about the outcome of therapy; I'm invested in making sure my clients feel supported and are getting the help they need. My colleagues describe me as warm, empathic, friendly, honest, knowledgeable, and even funny. I look forward to the opportunity to be helpful to you.
18 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Deborah Redmond
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Your time and money are valuable and you want these Telehealth Video Sessions or Telephone Sessions to be a wise investment. I am highly experienced and I will quickly understand what makes you tick. We can flexibly focus on your different issues while finding common threads where they exist to help you create the life you truly desire. My only agenda is helping you understand your current situation, where you want to go, and helping you get there safely and sustainably. We may be able to do this in as little as a handful of sessions if you are currently addressing one or two issues only. We may take more time to help you make bigger changes. Either way, you are always welcome to "come back for tuneups" whenever you want to work on something new in your life.
37 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Tabetha Garcia
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I provide a trauma-informed virtual space where it is safe to explore who you are and facilitates the creation of your own path. My approach integrates Cognitive therapies including CBT, DBT, and ACT along with somatic and wellness practices. I will support you through clarifying your values, reconnecting with yourself, honoring your roots, and strengthening the parts of your identity that matter to you the most. Together, we can work toward rewriting your story and building a path toward greater well-being.
10 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California (Online Only)