Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Clearwater, FL
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Clearwater, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Jennifer Morales
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
I work to meet clients where they are on their mental health journey. You can expect a welcoming, supportive, and relaxed environment where you can share thoughts, feelings, and ideas openly without fear of judgment. My goal is for clients to look back and see that they have made meaningful progress.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Clearwater, FL
Online in Clearwater, FL
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Mary Gonzalez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted without judgment. My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, explore your experiences with honesty, and build the confidence to move forward in a way that feels authentic to you.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Holding Space Therapy, I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable. Whether you're living with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, burnout, grief, or the effects of chronic stress, you don't have to navigate it alone. I strive to meet each client with compassion, curiosity, and respect, recognizing that every person's story is unique.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based practices, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Together, we'll work to understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, process difficult experiences, develop practical coping strategies, and build a stronger connection with yourself and the life you want to create.
I have extensive experience supporting adults from diverse backgrounds, including first responders and their families, healthcare professionals, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of BIPOC and Latino communities. I am committed to providing culturally responsive, affirming care where your identity, values, and lived experiences are respected and honored.
Healing isn't about becoming someone different—it's about reconnecting with the strengths that have always been within you. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you feel supported, challenged when appropriate, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
6 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL (Online Only)
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Brian L. Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
I offer individual, couples, family and group counseling. I like to provide an environment where clients can navigate, explore and process life's circumstances in a empathic, safe, objective and unbiased manner.
23 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL (Online Only)
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Maria Gliemann | Alchemy Healing and Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
i believe healing happens in relationship. my work is rooted in creating a space where you feel seen, respected, and supported while we explore the patterns, experiences, and beliefs that have shaped your life. therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to build emotional safety, strengthen insight, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that honors your nervous system.
10 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL (Online Only)
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Dirk Boschen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I'm a therapist who is committed to helping clients learn how to improve mood and develop stress management skills. My work focuses on targeting ineffective thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that contribute to symptoms of depression, anxiety and other emotional challenges. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic alliance in an effort to produce positive change and reach clients' goals.
17 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL (Online Only)
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April Bieber
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMHC, CPC, LCPC, LMHC, LPC, LPC-MHS, QS (FL)
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I offer a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make real change. With over 15 years of experience, I help adults, teens, and couples/families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My approach is practical, honest, and tailored to your unique goals. If you’re ready to feel more in control, more confident, and more like yourself again — let’s talk. I'm here for you.
17 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL (Online Only)
Clearwater is a Pinellas County city on Tampa Bay that serves as the international headquarters of the Church of Scientology, a presence that gives the city a distinctive character unlike any other of its size in the United States and creates unique mental health considerations—the city's downtown is heavily occupied by Scientology organizations, and the community dynamics around current members, Sea Org workers, and those navigating departure from the church create specific needs for therapists familiar with high-control religious groups. Beyond the Scientology context, Clearwater is a popular Gulf Coast retirement destination and a growing healthcare and tech community, and its beautiful Gulf beaches support a strong tourism and hospitality economy. Morton Plant Hospital's behavioral health services and a private therapy sector serve the broader community. Common therapy concerns include religious deconstruction and recovery from high-control group involvement, retiree adjustment and aging, anxiety, depression, and the relationship and family strains that arise in a community divided by one of its most prominent institutions.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Clearwater, FL Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Clearwater, FL average 13 years of experience and charge around $184 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (78%), and Trauma and PTSD (72%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$184
Accept insurance
61%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 78% | Depression |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Stress |
| 61% | ADHD |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 89% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 49% | Men |
| 39% | Military / Veterans |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |