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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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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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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Unchained Brain LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Unchained Brain is built on the belief that therapy should help you make sense of your experiences, not just cope with them. I work with adults who want a thoughtful and supportive approach to therapy, especially when stress, anxiety, cognitive concerns, or health changes begin to affect daily life. Clients often tell me they feel heard, understood, and relieved to finally connect the dots between their thoughts, emotions, and brain functioning. If you’re looking for a therapist who combines compassion with clarity, and helps you move forward with confidence, I’d love to connect. Clients often seek me out when they want clarity, structure, and a deeper understanding of how the brain, emotions, and daily functioning are connected, including support with thinking skills, organization, and cognitive changes.
1 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL (Online Only)
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Jennifer Dash Therapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, EMDR, MCAP, NCC
Heal from trauma at any age or stage of life. Therapy changes lives. EMDR therapy shifts negative mindsets which changes how life is experienced. Work on the distorted beliefs that keep you stuck and shift negative thought processes to more adaptive and resilient ways to think. Move pass the past and feel more grounded in your present and empowered for your future.
8 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL (Online Only)
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Hope Stream Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
At Hope Stream Counseling, we believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and deeply supportive. We provide trauma-informed care for individuals navigating challenges like ADHD, complex trauma, burnout, and overwhelming life stress. Many of our clients come feeling exhausted or disconnected, and we work together to create space for understanding, healing, and growth.
Our approach is warm, personalized, and grounded in evidence-based methods, including EMDR and other trauma-informed therapies. We focus on helping you build practical tools, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with yourself at a pace that feels right for you.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Healing is possible, and there is hope.
14 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL (Online Only)
Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, one of the largest universities in the United States by enrollment, and the city's character and mental health landscape are overwhelmingly shaped by this—a huge, young student population with significant academic, social, and identity-related mental health needs, supported by one of Florida's most comprehensive university counseling systems. UF Health Shands Hospital provides one of the state's strongest behavioral health services, making Gainesville an important regional resource for psychiatric care across north Florida. The population dynamic creates a city that is both progressive and college-town oriented, surrounded by a more rural north Florida context, and therapists in Gainesville work across a wide range of populations and presenting concerns. Common therapy concerns include academic stress, identity development, anxiety, substance use, young adult life transitions, and the particular challenges of a college community navigating mental health support often for the first time.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Gainesville, FL Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Gainesville, FL average 12 years of experience and charge around $184 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (91%), Depression (79%), and Trauma and PTSD (69%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$184
Accept insurance
60%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
Online Only |
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| 45% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Depression |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Stress |
| 62% | ADHD |
| 59% | Loss or Grief |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 88% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |