Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Gainesville, FL
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Gainesville, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Jenelle N. Ashley
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, MCAP, CCTP
You deserve a life that feels more peaceful, fulfilling, and genuinely your own.
Sometimes, the hardest part is understanding why you keep finding yourself in the same patterns, second-guessing yourself, struggling with self-worth, feeling anxious or overwhelmed, or carrying the pressure to hold everything together. Therapy can be a space to slow down, understand your story, and begin making different choices.
I work with adults who are ready to better understand themselves, strengthen their self-worth, and develop healthier ways of navigating relationships, emotions, and life’s challenges. Together, we can explore the experiences and patterns that may be keeping you stuck while building greater self-awareness, confidence, and emotional flexibility.
You are the expert on your own life. My role is to provide the support, perspective, and tools to help you better understand yourself and create meaningful change. A strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of that process, and I strive to create a space where you feel understood, respected, and safe to be honest about what you're experiencing.
8 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL (Online Only)
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Lisa Botticelli
Psychologist, Ph.D., PMH-C, c-DBT
My aim is to tailor the therapy process to the individual, always bearing in mind their specific goals. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space and I'm active in session, often asking questions, reflecting, and providing more direct feedback. Overall, the space is often balanced between more unstructured, exploratory work and more skills-based interventions.
5 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL (Online Only)
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Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Life can feel so heavy when anxiety won’t let your mind rest, when fear wakes you at night, or when stress and self-doubt erode your confidence and faith. When burnout creeps in and relationships begin to crack, holding it all together can start to feel overwhelming.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand that weight. Our Christian counselors help young professionals, couples, and families find calm, rebuild trust, and walk in the peace Jesus promised—rather than performing under the pressures this world demands.
We integrate faith-based wisdom with evidence-based care, drawing from CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman, EFT, Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed work, tapping, and breathwork. This combination helps you retrain your nervous system, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and live with genuine peace.
Clients often come to us struggling with anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, grief, burnout, relationship conflict, or a sense of spiritual disconnection. Here, you’ll find compassion, honesty, and practical tools to feel safe in your body and centered in your spirit again.
What we offer:
• Free consultations for new clients — relief can start now
• Same-week availability, including evenings (Mon–Thu until 8 p.m.)
• Sliding-scale rates for affordable care
• In-person, telehealth, or phone sessions
You don’t have to face the storm alone. There is calm on the other side—and together, we can find it.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Gainesville, FL 32606
Online in Gainesville, FL
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iRecovery Behavioral Healthcare
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW, LMHC
We are transcending outdated psychotherapy practices by providing comprehensive and intuitive teletherapy to those who struggle with emotional, mental health and substance related difficulties. We offer individual, group and family therapy services from the comfort of your job, home or anywhere there is internet connectivity on our secure video conferencing platform. Our telehealth platform provides you or your loved one with live online access to an experienced licensed therapist at a convenient time. All of our providers are seasoned licensed professionals. We employ the services of licensed mental health counselors (LMHC’s) and licensed clinical social workers (LCSW’s) with expertise in the range of mental health difficulties, alcoholism and substance abuse.
7 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL (Online Only)
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Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Rivers of Hope Counseling is a non-judgmental, compassionate, LGBTIA affirming, and faith based practice. Our mission is to help you rediscover hope and healing wherever you are. Step by step, day by day, our experienced professionals will walk with you towards hope, purpose, and clarity.
6 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Gainesville, FL Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Gainesville, FL average 13 years of experience and charge around $193 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Depression (75%), and Stress (67%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$193
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 67% | Stress |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | ADHD |
| 54% | Loss or Grief |
| 52% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Black / African American |