Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Columbia, MO
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Better Together Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW
Finding the right therapist is important. When you find a therapist who understands your needs and can help you feel comfortable therapy is so much more effective. We will take the time to get to know you. We will help you meet your goals and make the changes you desire.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Columbia, MO 65201
Online in Columbia, MO
Kelli Tahaney
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Ph.D.
Hi! I'm Dr. Tahaney and I'm a Psychologist based in Boulder, CO. I moved to Colorado from Boston in 2020 to complete my residency training and start my clinical practice. I have about ten years of clinical experience working with clients from a range of demographic backgrounds and with a variety of presenting problems and symptoms. I have particularly specialized in treating alcohol and drug use disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, ADHD and life transition stress.
I feel passionately about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental, and validating environment and utilizing my extensive background and training in evidence-based practices (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy) to help clients work through their pain and distress to live less inhibited and more fulling lives.
5 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
Devon Davasher
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CCM, CFSW, Master ART Practitioner
I became a therapist because I needed one. I lost my mom when I was 18, and in the years that followed I struggled with anxiety and depression and reached for whatever would take the edge off. When I finally sat down with a therapist, it changed my life. Not because it fixed everything right away, but because for the first time I had a space to say the things I had never said out loud. As a gay man, I know what it is like to carry parts of yourself quietly for longer than you should have had to. That lived experience shapes how I show up in the room. Affirming care is not something I do. It is something I live.
13 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO (Online Only)
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 Columbia, MO (Online Only)
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 Columbia, MO
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Columbia, MO Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Columbia, MO average 13 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Stress (70%), and Depression (69%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Stress |
| 69% | Depression |
| 56% | Social Anxiety |
| 56% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Self Esteem |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Black / African American |