Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Pearl, MS
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Pearl, Mississippi. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Danielle Farabaugh
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily stress, anxious thoughts, or reminders of your traumatic memories? Struggling with anger or relationship conflict? Feeling stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and unhealthy behaviors? Life's struggles can feel isolating but you don't have to face them alone. It would be a privilege and an honor to accompany you on your mental health journey.
I'm a licensed psychologist with over 18 years in the field. I have expertise in the treatment of PTSD, trauma, and stress and in the understanding of veteran and military culture. Other areas of specialty include anxiety, phobias, panic, depression, insomnia, and addiction. I work with teens and adults, as well as the spouses, partners and family members of those struggling. I also have extensive experience supporting veterans, first responders, and medical and mental health providers.
Whether you've been in therapy before or are ready to take the very first step towards healing and growth, I would love to hear from you.
19 Years Experience
Online in Pearl, MS (Online Only)
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Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Therapy can offer a space to better understand yourself and the experiences that have shaped you. I help adults make sense of trauma, neurodivergence, burnout, identity, and life transitions by understanding their experiences within the context of their relationships, environments, and the systems they have navigated. Together, we'll build practical skills, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change in a compassionate, collaborative space.
9 Years Experience
Online in Pearl, MS
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Maria Elena Lara, Ph.D. LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed Ph.D. clinical psychologist for over twenty-five years, I have helped hundreds of clients to understand not only why they feel debilitated and burdened but how to overcome these challenges and achieve greater balance in their lives.
Together, we can make changes that will last, and give you greater hope for the future, and a healthy, more complete sense of well-being.
26 Years Experience
Online in Pearl, MS
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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 Pearl, MS (Online Only)
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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 Pearl, MS (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Pearl, MS Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Pearl, MS average 13 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Stress (72%), and Depression (70%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
Online Only |
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| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Stress |
| 70% | Depression |
| 54% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |