Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Watsonville, California CA
Watsonville 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 |
|
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 Watsonville. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Suzanna Freerksen
Psychiatrist, MD
As a psychiatrist I am comfortable with prescribing medications as well as therapy. My psychiatry practice is focused on you and how you can best achieve your goals, whether that is medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, or a combination of all three. Let's work together to help you get 'unstuck'.
In session we will talk about thoughts and feelings in addition to medication. I am experienced in CBT and group therapy, as well as the medical treatment of nightmares and bipolar disorder. I am also trained in EMDR and DBT, as well as ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP). I am knowledgeable about medicines and illness with breastfeeding, and pregnancy.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Watsonville, CA
Online in Watsonville, CA California
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Leahmontaine Barrow
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
At Compassion Compass we are passionate about providing support to people. Rather you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, relationship issues, work dynamics or trauma we are here for you. I have seen the way that issues in these areas or symptoms of these diagnosis impact lives, destroying sleep, peace, connection, confidence and the ability to engage meaningfully in your community. There is hope and in many cases people want and need a safe space to talk through there hurts, skills to meet their suffering and news ways to engage in their lives. What ever it is we meet you were you are and together we figure out how to get the healing, the hope and the fullness you want from your life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Watsonville, CA California
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Phillip McCulley
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
If you’re looking for a therapist who can help you strengthen your relationships, reconnect with yourself, and feel more confident in who you are, you’re in the right place. I have specialized training in working with relationship challenges, sex addiction, sexual concerns, trauma, and identity-related stress, and I work with both individuals and couples who want meaningful, lasting change.
I also provide LGBTQ+ affirming therapy and support clients in a wide range of relationship styles, including non-monogamous relationships. Offering online therapy allows me to work with clients who might otherwise struggle to find the right fit.
Whether you’re working to improve communication, heal from past experiences, or better understand yourself and your relationships, I’m here to offer a supportive space where real change can happen in your personal life and in your relationships.
22 Years Experience
Online in Watsonville, CA California
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Emily Flato
Psychologist, PsyD
My approach is warm, collaborative, and motivating. I help clients make sense of their struggles by breaking them down into understandable, actionable pieces grounded in both lived experience and science. Whether you’re looking for concrete strategies or a calm space to talk, I meet you where you are.
1 Years Experience
Online in Watsonville, CA California (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Samantha Schaefer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life hasn’t turned out the way you thought it would? Maybe you’re in the middle of a big transition—becoming a parent, navigating a breakup, adjusting to a new role, or simply realizing that what used to work…doesn’t anymore. Change can stir up anxiety, self-doubt, and even grief for the versions of ourselves we’ve outgrown. You might find yourself questioning who you are or what comes next. These moments can feel isolating, but they’re also an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin again—with support along the way.
10 Years Experience
Online in Watsonville, CA California