Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kensington, MD
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kensington, Maryland. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Ashika Dickerson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
At On Mental Health Matters, I believe that exceptional mental health care is built on trust, compassion, and individualized treatment. My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward lasting emotional wellness.
I'm passionate about caring for the whole person, and I understand how daunting seeking mental healthcare can be. With more than 25 years of healthcare experience and advanced training as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide evidence-based medication management and supportive psychotherapy tailored to your unique needs. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, I take the time to understand your story, identify the root causes of your symptoms, and develop a treatment plan that aligns with your goals, values, and lifestyle.
1 Years Experience
Online in Kensington, MD (Online Only)
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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
In-Person Near Kensington, MD
Online in Kensington, MD
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Tami Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, CGP
I help adult individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, clarify personal and professional needs, and establish goals aligned with individual values and vision. With my extensive experience in grief and loss, relational trauma, and communications and boundaries, I support insight, growth, and healing from past negative events and current unhelpful patterns on your journey to change and wellness.
13 Years Experience
Online in Kensington, MD (Online Only)
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Chesapeake Behavioral Health Serivces
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C, LCPC
Life is complicated, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. We believe the relationship you have with your therapist matters just as much as the techniques they use. Our goal is to help you find a therapist who understands your experiences, challenges you when needed, and creates a space where real change can happen.
17 Years Experience
Online in Kensington, MD (Online Only)
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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 Kensington, MD (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kensington, MD Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kensington, MD average 13 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Depression (74%), and Stress (69%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 69% | Stress |
| 54% | Social Anxiety |
| 54% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 51% | ADHD |
| 51% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Black / African American |