Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Amherst, New York NY
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Dr. Michelle Woogen
Psychologist, PsyD
Are you experiencing an increase in stress, anxiety, or depression? Does life feel more difficult that usual? Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? I would be happy to work with you to help you address what is causing your distress and get you back to the life you desire. We will carefully explore your stressors at a pace that is comfortable for you, pull from your strengths, and pinpoint how to overcome the barriers that are currently holding you back from the lifestyle you want and deserve.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Amherst, NY
Online in Amherst, NY New York
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Harneet Bedi
Pre-Licensed Professional
Hello, my name is Harneet Bedi,
Are you looking to be understood? Do you feel stuck in a loop that you can’t seem to get out of? Are you wanting to build a relationship with your mind, body or soul, so that you can feel more at home within yourself?
This is what therapy is about in the sessions I have with my clients. Whether you need EMDR to process some heavy trauma, or CBT to jump out of negative thought loops. Maybe you need IFS to connect with different parts of yourself, break things down. Or perhaps, some art therapy to bring out the joy that’s been missing. Breath work and body work can be combined to any approach we take. I have thorough training in multiple therapeutic techniques, and create a unique blend that aligns to you and your life context.
At the center of our work together, is you. This is your space. I cannot fix you, I cannot heal you. But I can guide you. I can help facilitate your healing process, help you reveal and use the power to heal you already posses, however deep it may be buried. We can also create new tools together, ones that truly align with who you are as a person so that they feel natural, and as easy to use as your diaphragm is for breathing.
As your therapist, we will explore your inner world together, and how that inner world is impacted by and communicates with the external world you’re in. Our work will be done within a space of humanity and true understanding. If or when you feel ready to begin, I look forward to working with you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Kaitlin McMahon, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you've been holding things on your own for a long time. I aim to create a space that feels steady, supportive, and genuinely collaborative--where you don't have to minimize your experiences or have everything figured out before you begin.
My work is grounded in the belief that people make sense of things through the context of what they've been through. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or trying to process difficult past experiences, therapy can be a place to sort through that at your own pace. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you make sense of what's coming up and move toward a life that feels more manageable and more like your own.
8 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Taylor Lee
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, Ed.M., M.A.
I create a collaborative and nonjudgmental space for clients who are ready to make meaningful changes and live more authentically. I specialize in working with people who have spent much of their lives people-pleasing or prioritizing others, and who are now ready to reconnect with their own needs, values, and voices. As an Asian American woman, I bring lived experience and cultural humility into my work, and am deeply committed to creating a safe, affirming space for people of color and members of marginalized communities.
2 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
A Better High,LLC
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, C.A.R.C.
I am proudly and openly in long-term recovery myself from substance use disorders. Over the years I’ve learned that there are just many many ways to do this, and a lot of my job and specialty is helping people find and implement the path that works best for them. I offer a lot of “handholding” in the beginning, which seems really helpful for the people I work with. I’ve been told by others that I have a friendly, natural, casual and “organic” presence, which helps people relax and even have fun, which is really important to me.
7 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Amherst, New York Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Amherst, New York average 10 years of experience and charge around $180 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Depression (79%), and Trauma and PTSD (68%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$180
Accept insurance
58%
Offer sliding scale
74%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Depression |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Loss or Grief |
| 61% | Stress |
| 55% | Social Anxiety |
| 53% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 92% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Men |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 32% | Asian |