Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Oceanside, NY
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Oceanside, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Colette Pauta
Counselor/Therapist
If you're looking for someone who will truly listen and help you feel heard and seen, my goal is to offer a space where you don't have to filter or perform. I take a warm, relational, and collaborative approach to therapy, meeting you where you're at with curiosity and care. I believe that humor has a place in healing, and when used thoughtfully, it can make difficult conversations feel less intimidating and more human. My work is trauma-informed and grounded in understanding how your experiences, relationships, and environment shape the challenging you're facing. Together, we'll explore patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools that feel relevant to your everyday life. Therapy with me is not about having all the answers, it's about creating space to slow down, reflect, and move forward with greater clarity and self-trust. Whether you're thinking about therapy for the first time, or have been in the counseling space before, I welcome the opportunity to get to know who you are at your core.
1 Years Experience
Online in Oceanside, NY (Online Only)
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Resilience Therapy Group
Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP, PMH-C
You're the one who holds a lot together, at work, at home, for the people who count on you. Underneath that, something has been asking for attention: the anxiety that won't quiet down, the patterns that keep repeating, the grief or the history you've never had room to feel. At Resilience Therapy, a group psychotherapy practice with offices in Manhattan and Port Washington and online therapy across New York, New Jersey, Florida, and several other states, you don't have to sort it out alone. Our clinicians bring real range, from anxiety, trauma, and OCD to addiction, relationships, depression, and life transitions, so the care you get actually fits the life you're living.
Because we're a team rather than a single therapist, we can match you with the clinician who truly fits what you're navigating, whether that's an evidence-based approach like CBT or EMDR, family and couples work, or a warm, depth-oriented space to understand yourself more honestly. Our therapists work with individuals, couples, families, teens, and adults, and some also offer sessions in additional languages such as Russian, French, and Spanish. Reaching out is often the hardest part, so let's take that first step together and find the right person for you.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, NY
Online in Oceanside, NY
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Alexis Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
What makes my practice unique is the way I integrate evidence-based care with a deeply collaborative, person-centered approach. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe enough to be fully themselves, understood without judgment, and supported in a way that honors their autonomy, values, and lived experience.
I work from a place of curiosity, respect, and cultural sensitivity. I always meeting clients where they are and moving at a pace that feels safe and sustainable. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor therapy using various modalities to fit each person’s needs, goals, and emotional experiences.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to navigate what they are going through. My role is not to “fix” you, but to help you better understand yourself, your patterns, and your emotional world so that you can begin responding to life with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
I also prioritize accessibility and convenience by offering fully virtual therapy, allowing you to access care from the comfort and privacy of your own space. With flexible scheduling, therapy can be integrated into your life in a way that feels realistic and supportive rather than overwhelming.
If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin creating meaningful change that aligns with who you are and what matters to you, I would be honored to work with you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Oceanside, NY (Online Only)
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Grey Matters International, Inc.
Counselor/Therapist, BA, MA, PhD (Clinical Psych) from Univ of Notre Dame; Postdoc Residency Univ of Wyoming
"We've Had A Hundred Years of Psychotherapy and the World's Getting Worse" (Hillman)......If this quote resonates with you and you want a groundbreaking approach using neuroscience, we are your group........You can also view more about me from a video at www.greymattersintl.com
My work via a combination of cutting edge neurotechnology solutions & keen insightful advisory work has shown results 3-4 times faster than traditional 'old school' counseling. Email me anytime to learn more at info@greymattersintl.com
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, NY
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Forest Williams
Life Coach, ICF
If you are spiritual, but not religious and need relationship support, you've come to the right place. Relationship Coaching helps you make tangible changes in your day to day relationship dynamic so you're not getting stuck on the same triggers and repeating the same patterns. This isn't about processing in circles endlessly, but implementing tangible change so you can heal, grow and deepen intimacy. Schedule a free curiosity call.
7 Years Experience
Online in Oceanside, 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 Oceanside, NY (Online Only)
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Michael Berry
Psychologist, PhD
My ideal client is looking for practical support overcoming problems with binge-eating, insomnia, anxiety, depression, or distress caused by a medical condition. As your psychologist, my first goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where you can feel comfortable openly sharing your struggles. Together, we’ll identify your goals, figure out what’s getting in the way of change, and develop practical steps to move forward. I regularly measure progress to ensure therapy is focused and effective, helping you feel better while gaining insight and skills to maintain your progress long after therapy ends.
4 Years Experience
Online in Oceanside, NY (Online Only)
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Lisa Botticelli
Psychologist, Ph.D., PMH-C, c-DBT
My aim is to tailor the therapy process to the individual, always bearing in mind their specific goals. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space and I'm active in session, often asking questions, reflecting, and providing more direct feedback. Overall, the space is often balanced between more unstructured, exploratory work and more skills-based interventions.
5 Years Experience
Online in Oceanside, NY (Online Only)
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Dirk Boschen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I'm a therapist who is committed to helping clients learn how to improve mood and develop stress management skills. My work focuses on targeting ineffective thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that contribute to symptoms of depression, anxiety and other emotional challenges. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic alliance in an effort to produce positive change and reach clients' goals.
17 Years Experience
Online in Oceanside, NY (Online Only)
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Michael Nakhla
Psychiatrist, MD
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and psychotherapist. I serve in leadership and teaching roles at NYU, where I teach the next generation of psychiatrists and work at the intersection of college mental health and academic medicine. My practice focuses on high-achieving professionals and students navigating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, perfectionism, and identity development. I created my private practice space, The Light Room, to be decidedly different from traditional psychiatric practices — care that's evidence-based yet deeply human, personalized, accessible, and responsive.
I specialize in integrating psychotherapy with medication management to offer a truly comprehensive treatment approach.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, NY
Online in Oceanside, NY
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Oceanside, NY Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Oceanside, NY average 11 years of experience and charge around $186 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (84%), Depression (76%), and Trauma and PTSD (73%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$186
Accept insurance
60%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
Online Only |
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| 36% |
In Person and Online |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Depression |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Stress |
| 58% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Social Anxiety |
| 51% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 62% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Men |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Black / African American |