Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Louisville, KY
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Louisville, Kentucky. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
MI
Jacob Hamlin
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.Ed., LMFT, CST
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, I help individuals and couples talk honestly about sexual concerns, relationship pain, shame, anxiety, and the parts of life that can feel too private or complicated to bring anywhere else. You do not need the perfect words before reaching out. My practice offers a thoughtful, confidential, and nonjudgmental space to begin.
16 Years Experience
Online in Louisville, KY (Online Only)
MI
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 Louisville, KY
MI
Ann Aspnes
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
I specialize in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) for adults navigating trauma, anxiety disorders, and sleep disturbances. As a Board Certified Specialist in Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, I combine rigorous, science-backed protocols with a compassionate, collaborative approach to help you break free from distressing thought patterns and physical stress responses. Whether you are working through complex trauma, managing debilitating anxiety, or trying to overcome chronic insomnia, my practice is dedicated to equipping you with concrete, practical tools to regain control, restore rest, and foster lasting emotional resilience.
18 Years Experience
Online in Louisville, KY
MI
Joanne A. Petursson
Psychologist, PsyD
Ready to make a change in your life, but not sure where or how to start? Let’s take that first step together. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience working with adults who are ready to make meaningful change—but need support getting started. Whether you’re struggling with substance use, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or just feeling stuck, you don’t have to face it alone. I use proven approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based strategies. I offer ADHD evaluations for adults, with tailored treatment recommendations based on the client's unique needs. I enjoy working with Veterans and college students, I have an extensive background working with substance use issues, and I am certified in CBT for chronic pain.
I focus on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for adults dealing with a variety of mental health issues. My goal is to help clients explore what’s holding them back and build practical strategies to move forward. Additionally, I endeavor to help my clients feel more grounded, clear, and empowered.
I accept Highmark, Optum, Aetna, and UPMC commercial insurance and I am happy to help with reimbursement for out-of-network clients. Clients are encouraged to contact their insurance company to verify that I am in-network if they would like to use insurance benefits, especially if located outside of Pennsylvania.
13 Years Experience
Online in Louisville, KY
MI
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 Louisville, KY (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Louisville, KY Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Louisville, KY average 13 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (68%), and Stress (68%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
|
| 33% |
Male |
|
| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
|
| 49% |
In Person and Online |
|
Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Depression |
| 68% | Stress |
| 53% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 51% | Self Esteem |
| 51% | Social Anxiety |
| 46% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Hispanic / Latino |