Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Lafayette, IN
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Lafayette, Indiana. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Michael Brustein
Psychologist, Psy.D
Often, perfectionistic and high-striving individuals are both curious about therapy and ambivalent about seeking it. They may feel excited by the possibility of understanding themselves more deeply, while also unsettled by the idea of asking for help with one’s own mind. For people who are used to being competent, self-reliant, and in control, therapy can feel exposing at first.
Michael helps clients understand this hesitation not as resistance, but as part of the work itself: the wish to grow alongside the fear of needing anything at all. Many clients become more comfortable once they see that therapy is not simply about “talking about feelings,” but about learning to observe the mind with more honesty and precision.
Therapy becomes a disciplined space for reflection, which itself can be a powerful tool for developing emotional clarity, self-awareness, and greater freedom in how one responds to pressure, relationships, and oneself. Michael is also attentive to the ways thoughtful, high-striving people can use insight, analysis, mindfulness, or even spiritual ideas to move around painful emotional material rather than through it. When this pattern is noticed early, it can be addressed directly and compassionately, helping therapy remain grounded, emotionally honest, and clinically useful.
22 Years Experience
Online in Lafayette, IN (Online Only)
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Murphy Hall
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW
I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, personality disorders, LGBTQIA+ and identity-related concerns, OCD, perfectionism, and complex relationship patterns. My approach is warm, collaborative, affirming, and refreshingly human—combining evidence-based therapy with genuine connection, humor, and practical tools tailored to you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Lafayette, IN (Online Only)
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Stacy Lepley
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CBC
Choosing to step into therapy is a profound act of courage. If you are arriving here feeling fractured, exhausted by systemic pressures, or disconnected from your own sense of peace, I want to welcome you just as you are. I believe that therapy is an equal, sacred partnership built on radical warmth, deep safety, and authentic human connection. You are the ultimate expert on your own life history; my role is to walk beside you as a grounded, down-to-earth ally, providing the space and the tools you need to find your footing and heal.
My worldview as a counselor is shaped by a deep understanding of the delicate bridge between mind and body. True emotional wellness cannot exist in isolation. You are a whole person whose nervous system, thoughts, and daily stress levels are intimately tied to your unique biology, your past experiences, and the heavy social and economic realities you navigate every day. Because of this, I look at your story through a highly integrative lens. I don't believe in rigid, cold clinical boxes or passive, distant head-nodding. Instead, I bring my full, authentic self to our sessions, blending a gentle clinical perspective with an open heart and an interactive, highly collaborative style.
In our work together, we will move at a pace that feels entirely safe for you. Because everyone processes life and pain differently, I love using creative, visual, and somatic frameworks to help bring what is happening internally into the light, transforming overwhelming or abstract emotions into tangible, manageable steps. Together, we will gently explore the root causes of what is keeping you stuck, soothe your nervous system from old trauma or chronic burnout, and unpack the real-world burdens that demanding environments place on your mind. There is no judgment here—only a dedicated, compassionate space where you can quiet the noise of the world, honor your lived experience, and reclaim your personal agency to build a life of lasting peace and clarity.
7 Years Experience
Online in Lafayette, IN (Online Only)
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Dr. Karina Luaces
Psychologist, PsyD.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or navigating a life transition that feels heavier than expected. Whatever brings you here, you don't have to carry it alone. I am a PSYPACT authorized licensed psychologist offering warm, collaborative therapy in English and Spanish — in person in Pinecrest, FL and via telehealth across 40+ states. Free 15-minute consultations available.
7 Years Experience
Online in Lafayette, IN
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Kelsey Ellis
Psychologist, Ph.D., LCP
Many of the women I work with are capable, caring, and used to holding everything together, even when it comes at the cost of their own bandwidth. From the outside, life may look steady, but internally there can be tension, exhaustion, or a quiet sense of disconnection. I offer trauma informed, relational therapy for women who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and find a way of living that feels more sustainable. My work is grounded in attachment and nervous system awareness, and I approach therapy as a collaborative process rooted in genuine conversation rather than quick fixes. If you are looking for a space where you can show up honestly and feel met as a whole person, I invite you to connect for a consultation.
2 Years Experience
Online in Lafayette, IN (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Lafayette, IN Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Lafayette, IN average 13 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (68%), and Stress (68%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Depression |
| 68% | Stress |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Self Esteem |
| 49% | Social Anxiety |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Hispanic / Latino |