Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Temecula, CA
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Temecula, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Jennifer Pudlo Therapy & Wellness Consulting
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Seeking therapy is a courageous first step, and I know how important it is to find someone you feel comfortable trusting. My hope is that from our very first conversation, you'll experience a space where you can exhale, feel genuinely heard, and know that you don't have to carry life's challenges alone.
I believe meaningful change happens within the safety of a trusting therapeutic relationship. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, combining evidence-based practices with deep respect for your unique story, strengths, and values. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we'll work together to understand the patterns that have shaped your experiences and discover new ways of responding that promote lasting healing and growth.
I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, betrayal and infidelity, trauma, infertility, postpartum challenges, perimenopause, grief, body image concerns, and major life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply ready for something to change, therapy can provide a place to gain clarity, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with yourself and the people who matter most.
Clients often tell me they appreciate having a therapist who is both compassionate and practical—someone who offers thoughtful guidance while creating space for reflection, insight, and meaningful change. My goal is not to tell you how to live your life, but to walk alongside you as you discover your own path toward greater peace, confidence, and connection.
If you're considering therapy, I invite you to reach out. Finding the right therapist matters, and I would be honored to learn more about your story, answer your questions, and help you determine whether we're a good fit. Even if you're unsure where to begin, you don't have to have it all figured out before taking that first step.
16 Years Experience
Online in Temecula, CA (Online Only)
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Rising Pines Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
My therapy practice is built on compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported as they navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. Using approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT, I work with you at your pace to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and support meaningful, lasting change. If you’re looking for a therapist who values connection, respect, and practical tools for growth, I invite you to reach out.
11 Years Experience
Online in Temecula, CA (Online Only)
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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
Online in Temecula, CA
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Karina Larios
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I work with adults who are interested in stepping out of old patterns and meeting themselves with honesty and care. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, trauma, panic attacks, identity shifts, , or anxiety, therapy can provide a space to deeply explore what you’re feeling and why — while considering both your personal history and the systems that have shaped you.
6 Years Experience
Online in Temecula, CA (Online Only)
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Foothills Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, ACSW
At Foothills Psychotherapy we are committed to helping you move past the burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm that keep you stuck in chronic stress, avoiding setting healthy boundaries, and reliving moments of trauma every day. We are a group of Brainspotting therapists who are passionate about helping you move from coping to survive to genuine healing and everyday relief. We provide trauma therapy for teenagers, young adults, and adults in person in Burbank, CA and throughout the states of California, Massachusetts, and Michigan.
8 Years Experience
Online in Temecula, CA
Temecula is a southwest Riverside County city known for its wine country, old-town tourism, and master-planned family neighborhoods, with many residents commuting long distances to San Diego and Orange County jobs. Mental health needs center on commute and family strain, adolescent pressure in achievement-minded schools, and the isolation that can accompany bedroom-community life. A growing local practitioner base and telehealth serve the valley.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Temecula, CA Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Temecula, CA average 13 years of experience and charge around $194 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Trauma and PTSD (73%), and Depression (69%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$194
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 5% |
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
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Depression |
| 55% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 53% | Stress |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Asian |