Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Ames, IA
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Ames, Iowa. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Emily Hurlin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW, LCSW
Most couples who reach out to me have already tried talking it through, sometimes for years, and they're worn out from having the same fight in slightly different words. I work differently. Drawing on PACT, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR, I help partners notice what's happening in their bodies and nervous systems when things go sideways, so change sticks where insight alone hasn't. I work with betrayal, gridlocked conflict, intimacy struggles, blended families, and couples preparing for marriage. If you're ready for something more than communication tips, I'd be glad to hear from you.
8 Years Experience
Online in Ames, IA (Online Only)
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Chileme U Ochulor
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-BC
At Primebridge Psychiatric Care, my goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centered mental health care in a supportive and respectful environment. I believe that every individual deserves to be heard and understood, and I work collaboratively with patients to develop treatment plans that support their emotional well-being and overall quality of life. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related disorders. Whether through in-person visits or secure telehealth appointments, I strive to make mental health care accessible, personalized, and focused on helping patients achieve stability and long-term wellness.
0 Years Experience
Online in Ames, IA
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Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Amber provides therapy with a holistic and eclectic approach that is individualized, taking into account that the client is the expert of what they need and how they best retain information. The therapeutic process can incorporate interventions related, but not limited to, Eye Movement desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), internal family systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Sex Therapy, Hypnosis, CBT-E, EFT, Bowen, Gottman and more.
8 Years Experience
Online in Ames, IA (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
Online in Ames, IA
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Forest Williams
Life Coach, ICF
If you are spiritual, but not religious and need relationship support, you've come to the right place. Relationship Coaching helps you make tangible changes in your day to day relationship dynamic so you're not getting stuck on the same triggers and repeating the same patterns. This isn't about processing in circles endlessly, but implementing tangible change so you can heal, grow and deepen intimacy. Schedule a free curiosity call.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ames, IA (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Ames, IA Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Ames, IA average 8 years of experience and charge around $192 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Life Coaching (67%), and Relationship and Marriage Counseling (67%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$192
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 14% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 14% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 67% |
Online Only |
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| 33% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Life Coaching |
| 67% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 67% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Social Anxiety |
| 67% | Stress |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 33% | Children |
| 33% | Teen |
Client Focus
| 67% | LGBTQ+ |
| 67% | Women |
| 50% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 50% | Men |
| 33% | Black / African American |