Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Yonkers, New York NY
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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 Yonkers, NY New York (Online Only)
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Elizabeth Pritchett
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D
In our sessions, clients can expect a focus on self-care and personal empowerment with encouragement to prioritize your well-being while managing responsibilities. I believe in equipping clients with the tools to navigate challenges, embrace their strengths, and cultivate resilience. Together, we will work toward meaningful progress, helping clients develop healthier relationships with themselves and their responsibilities, ultimately leading to transformative growth and fulfillment. I work with clients who are committed to their growth, motivated for change, open to communication, and ready to apply guidance.
10 Years Experience
Online in Yonkers, NY New York (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 Yonkers, NY
Online in Yonkers, NY New York
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Lauren Palumbo
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Have you ever thought, "I know why I do this... so why do I keep doing it?" Many of my clients have been to therapy before, gained valuable insight, and learned coping skills, yet still find themselves repeating the same emotional and relationship patterns. If you're ready to move beyond understanding yourself intellectually and get to the root of what's keeping you stuck, I'd love to help.
4 Years Experience
Online in Yonkers, NY New York (Online Only)
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Embrace Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
My name is Elaine Hernandez-Cordova, but my friends all call me Elena! I am an Omnistic, bi-sexual, Latin-American psychotherapist, life coach and author. For the last 20 years, I have dedicated my life to practicing a holistic approach to lifestyle adjustments for myself, my family and the systems we all reside in. I like to consider all of humanity to be my family, and I try to reflect this in my work.
I was born in an impoverished part of Brooklyn, NY where I was adopted by a prominent lawyer and his wife who couldn’t bear children due to an early battle with cancer. This inspired my natural inclination to bond with people, both personally and professionally, and maintain meaningful connections. Seeing how imbalanced our society was, and eager to be the change I wanted to see in the world, I studied for a Master of Social Work from the School of Public Health at the University of Central Florida in 2003. I became increasingly interested in the mind-body connection, and so I became a yoga therapist in 2013 through the Long Island Yoga School.
I provide therapeutic services in relation to addiction and post-traumatic stress pro-bono at local hospitals and community centers. My personal experiences and professional expertise in mental health and substance use afford me powerful insight into the healing practices of the dually diagnosed. I am a proud social advocate, and regularly devote time to visit with veterans, inmates, consumers and the underserved. I encourage people to take time to write letters, make phone calls, sign petitions, send emails and donate to causes that matter to the unique values of the individual. Don’t be afraid of being a voice in the community of your choice. If you don’t stand for something then you will fall for anything!
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Yonkers, NY
Online in Yonkers, NY New York
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Lincoln Square Psycholtherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW
Choosing a therapist is tough. You deserve high-quality treatment at a reasonable rate. A therapist that is affirmative, experienced, and non-judgmental. We are here to listen and guide your therapy process. Our goal is for you to leave your first meeting feeling heard and supported. Our sessions will allow you to better understand why you act, feel, and think the way that you do. We help with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, trauma, anger management, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and many other stressors affecting today’s world.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Yonkers, NY
Online in Yonkers, NY New York
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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 Yonkers, NY
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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 Yonkers, NY New York (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 Yonkers, NY
Online in Yonkers, NY New York
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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 Yonkers, NY New York (Online Only)
Yonkers is Westchester County's largest city and one of the most economically and racially diverse communities in the New York metro area — a city where affluent riverfront neighborhoods and post-industrial working-class areas exist in close proximity, generating a broad and complex therapy demand. The city's large Black, Latino, and immigrant communities sit alongside a growing professional population drawn by lower costs than Manhattan, and therapists here work across a wide spectrum of presenting concerns from economic stress and community trauma to corporate burnout and life transitions. St. John's Riverside Hospital and Montefiore Medical Center provide institutional mental health resources, while Yonkers's proximity to New York City gives residents access to the broader metro therapy ecosystem. The city's ongoing economic transformation — driven by waterfront development — has created gentrification-related tensions that increasingly find their way into clinical work.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Yonkers, New York Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Yonkers, New York average 10 years of experience and charge around $182 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (80%), and Trauma and PTSD (71%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$182
Accept insurance
66%
Offer sliding scale
66%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
Online Only |
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| 41% |
In Person and Online |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Depression |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Stress |
| 66% | Loss or Grief |
| 59% | Social Anxiety |
| 54% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Teen |
| 46% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 51% | Men |
| 34% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 32% | Christian |