Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Empire, MI
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Empire, Michigan. 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
Online in Empire, MI
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Dr. Weston Donaldson
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
As an LGBTQ+ person, you've probably gotten pretty good at figuring things out for yourself. But then life throws you a curveball you can't simply think your way through, problem-solve your way out of, or grit your teeth and muscle through forever.
Maybe you're grieving someone you lost - or something that others don't even recognize as a loss. Maybe your relationship has changed, your health isn't what it used to be, or you're caring for someone you love and wondering how much longer you can keep going. You may be functioning just fine on the outside, while feeling pretty damn exhausted on the inside.
I'm Dr. Weston Donaldson, a gay psychologist and founder of Proud Heart Therapy Services, LLC. I help LGBTQ+ adults coping with grief, loss, trauma, and complicated transitions that come with getting older. Being part of the queer community means I bring a familiarity with our relationships, chosen families, histories, and experiences that can make these challenges more complex. You shouldn't have to spend your therapy sessions explaining why your relationships matter or why a particular loss has hit you so hard.
For me, the magic sauce of therapy is relationship. You can bring the messy feelings, the contradictions, the things you're not sure you're supposed to say out loud. My job isn't to tell you how you should feel or hand you a generic set of coping skills. It's to help you understand what's happening, reconnect with your own wisdom, and figure out what you want your life to look from here on out.
You don't have to stop grieving, have everything figured out, or know exactly what you need before reaching out. If you're tired of going through this time alone, let's talk. I'd be glad to hear what's going on and see whether we're a good fit.
12 Years Experience
Online in Empire, MI (Online Only)
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Deshonda Davis
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW-C, CCIS-II
I am a compassionate therapist who believes everyone deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and understood. I strive to build genuine therapeutic relationships grounded in trust, respect, and collaboration. I recognize that each person brings a unique story, set of experiences, and strengths into therapy. My goal is to meet clients where they are, honor their individual journeys, and support them as they work toward healing, self-discovery, and a stronger connection with themselves.
5 Years Experience
Online in Empire, MI (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 Empire, MI (Online Only)
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Brighter Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW, LPC, LLP, LLMSW, LLPC
How do you know when you are in need of a counselor? Perhaps you have already talked with family and friends about your struggles, but nothing seems to help, change doesn’t happen. You’ve experienced a loss, conflict in a relationship or work problems. If you’re a student maybe you are struggling to sort out current and future directions. Maybe you have a sense that something isn’t quite right, you have felt better. Talking to a counselor is the first step toward renewing and regaining fulfillment in your life. Contact us to discuss a counseling session; 517-243-9738 or frontdesk@mibrighterhealth.com
9 Years Experience
Online in Empire, MI
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Empire, MI Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Empire, MI average 13 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (72%), and Stress (69%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 69% | Stress |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Persons with Disabilities |