Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Lockport, NY
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Lockport, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 Lockport, NY (Online Only)
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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 Lockport, NY (Online Only)
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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 Lockport, NY
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Staci Des Rault
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC. M.Div
One of my favorite things about being a therapist is being able to support people in reclaiming power in their lives. I value the privilege of holding a safe space for people to process their deepest fears, struggles, and pain, but also to bear witness to their celebrations and victories, no matter how big or small. Diagnoses and labels can be helpful flashlights to help us find our way, but ultimately, therapy should be about having a safe place to come where you can be your full authentic self.
14 Years Experience
Online in Lockport, NY (Online Only)
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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 Lockport, NY (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Lockport, NY Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Lockport, NY average 10 years of experience and charge around $191 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (77%), and Trauma and PTSD (73%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$191
Accept insurance
61%
Offer sliding scale
61%
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
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Depression |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Stress |
| 55% | Loss or Grief |
| 55% | Social Anxiety |
| 52% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 61% | LGBTQ+ |
| 55% | Men |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 30% | Black / African American |