Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kingston, NY
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kingston, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Pleasant Valley Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
PVMHC has several highly trained clinicians who treat many clients including those with; anxiety, depression (including postpartum), trauma, gender dysphoria/LGBTQ, learning disabilities, ADHD, & more. We aim to create long-term relationships, offer fast and flexible scheduling, and ensure we make each session as beneficial as possible.
We work with adolescents and adults who are looking to better understand their symptoms, manage their emotions/stressors, and create a path to an enjoyable future. We offer a safe virtual space for you to set goals and incorporate coping skills into your everyday life.
6 Years Experience
Online in Kingston, NY (Online Only)
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Jazmin Melendez
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
I believe every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and respected for who they are and the experiences that have shaped them. As someone who identifies as queer and is part of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the importance of having spaces where you can show up as your full self without judgment or the need to explain who you are. I value culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and identity-affirming care, and recognize that culture, family, identity, and lived experience are important parts of each person’s story. I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, honesty, and humanity, while honoring both the challenges you’re carrying and the strengths that have helped you navigate them. I also believe there should be room for humor and genuine connection in therapy. My hope is that our work helps you feel more understood, connected to yourself, and empowered to move forward in a way that feels authentic to you.
I work with children, teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationships, identity, stress, neurodivergence, and life transitions. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. My goal is to create a space where you can be honest about what’s happening, feel understood, and work together toward greater clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.
3 Years Experience
Online in Kingston, NY (Online Only)
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Lenny Gallo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Living with intrusive thoughts, constant mental noise, compulsive behaviors, or unresolved pain can make it feel like you’re trapped in patterns you can’t escape. If you’re ready to do meaningful work and want a therapist who is direct, genuine, and grounded, I’m here for that. My approach is straightforward but deeply compassionate—we’ll take an honest look at what’s keeping you stuck and develop practical tools that support lasting change.
I work extensively with OCD, anxiety, panic, trauma, men’s issues, body dysmorphia, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and the unique pressures faced by those in creative and entertainment fields.
13 Years Experience
Online in Kingston, NY (Online Only)
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Jamilet Calderon
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D
With over 14 years of clinical experience, I specialize in helping women and first-generation/Latina professionals break cycles of codependency, quiet perfectionism, and reclaim their identity. Many of my clients appear to have it all together on the outside, but internally face overwhelming cultural expectations, anxiety, and a loud inner critic. Together, we will work to restructure that inner critic, establish fierce boundaries, and foster a radical sense of self-love.
14 Years Experience
Online in Kingston, NY (Online Only)
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Yuanfei Zhang
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I became a therapist because I know what it means to be between worlds.
As someone who has navigated different cultures, languages, and identities, I understand the particular kind of loneliness that comes when your inner life doesn't quite have words yet — or when the words you have don't translate. That experience lives at the heart of everything I do.
I work primarily with women and individuals in the perinatal space — pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, and loss — as well as college students and immigrants standing at crossroads moments in their lives. These are the seasons when we most need someone who can hold complexity without rushing to fix it.
My training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) gives me a framework, but honestly, what guides me most is curiosity. I want to know what your life actually feels like from the inside — what you carry, what you've adapted to, what you've quietly set aside. I want to know how your culture shaped the way you love, grieve, and ask for help. And I want to sit with you in all of it, without judgment, without a predetermined destination.
Clients tell me our sessions feel like finally exhaling. My hope is that over time, that feeling stops being something you only find in a therapy room — and starts becoming something you carry with you.
4 Years Experience
Online in Kingston, NY (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kingston, NY Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kingston, NY average 10 years of experience and charge around $186 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (75%), and Trauma and PTSD (73%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$186
Accept insurance
61%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
Online Only |
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| 36% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Stress |
| 57% | Loss or Grief |
| 55% | Social Anxiety |
| 52% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 86% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 64% | LGBTQ+ |
| 57% | Men |
| 34% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 32% | Black / African American |