Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in East Independence, MO
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in East Independence, Missouri. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Varissa Owens ✨Your Journey to Healing, PLLC✨
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A., M.S., LPC-S, NCC
💡 As a therapist, my greatest strengths are rooted in empathy, deep listening, and creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can truly be yourself. I tailor each session to your unique needs, bringing a genuine commitment to understanding your perspective and working alongside you as a partner in growth. Together, we’ll tap into your strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and cultivate lasting positive change.
8 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO (Online Only)
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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
Online in East Independence, MO
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Mackson Psychology
Psychologist, Samantha Mackson, Psy.D.
I became a psychologist because I genuinely enjoy helping people navigate the challenges that life inevitably brings. Starting therapy can be a meaningful first step toward creating positive change in your life, and I feel fortunate to be able to be a part of that journey. My approachable and down-to-earth style helps create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself from the very beginning. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflicts, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and the stressors that often come with being a teen, college student, graduate student, young professional, or new mother. Above all, I am committed to creating a warm, trusting, and open environment where you can feel understood, supported, and free to be yourself. I truly love what I do and feel lucky to have a career that allows me to connect with people and support them through different stages of their lives. I look forward to getting to know you and being a part of your therapy journey.
6 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO (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 East Independence, MO (Online Only)
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Kelly McAleer
Psychologist, Psy.D.
You may be accomplished, capable, and the person others rely on, yet still find yourself overthinking, second-guessing, or feeling like what you do is never quite enough. I offer thoughtful, engaged therapy that goes beyond simply managing symptoms to understand the patterns, relationships, and experiences that keep you stuck. With nearly nearly 20 years of experience, I provide a warm, down-to-earth, and inclusive space where people of all identities and backgrounds are welcomed and respected.
17 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in East Independence, MO Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in East Independence, MO average 13 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Stress (72%), and Depression (71%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
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
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Stress |
| 71% | Depression |
| 55% | Social Anxiety |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Self Esteem |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Christian |