Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Winston-Salem, North Carolina NC
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Irene Essien-Akpan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
I am an empathetic psychiatric nurse practitioner. My approach to therapy is evidence-based. I approach each patient as an individual, I listen to their story, and together we create a personalized treatment plan to help each person become who they desire to be.
based on their needs and circustances
2 Years Experience
Online in Winston-Salem, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Seaford Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, M.Ed, LCMHC
Unmet expectations, promises unkept, breaches in trust, hurt feelings, and failed bids for connection. These add up over many years; and eventually our once-robust marriages land us in the roommate zone. "We just lost each other in the busy -ness of life." Does any of this sound familiar? You are not alone! I have used The Gottman Method to successfully help clients skillfully tackle the hard conversations, rekindle that spark, and then maintain the closeness that we felt way back when we first fell in love and just knew that our partner was "the one!"
26 Years Experience
Online in Winston-Salem, NC North Carolina
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Bobby Newell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
A little about me
I’m a therapist who gets how overwhelming this stage of life can feel. You’re juggling pressure, expectations, relationships, and figuring out who you are—all at the same time. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, and I’m not here to judge or “analyze” you.
My style is real, collaborative, and practical. I’ll help you understand what’s happening in your mind and body, and give you tools you can actually use in everyday life—not just in a therapy session.
Why reach out
If you’re tired of overthinking everything, feeling stuck, or reacting in ways you wish you could change, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Reaching out is the first step toward feeling more grounded, more confident, and more in control of your life.
Even if you’re not sure where to start—that’s okay. We’ll figure it out together.
27 Years Experience
Online in Winston-Salem, NC North Carolina
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Paulina Mendez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
Working with me means entering a space where you don’t have to hold everything together. I bring warmth, clarity, and steady guidance to our work, helping you slow down, listen to what your body has been carrying, and make sense of your experience. Together, we create room for both practical change and deeper alignment, so growth feels grounded, intentional, and sustainable.
3 Years Experience
Online in Winston-Salem, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Headway
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
From my perspective, the counseling relationship is a crucial element of the counseling process, which greatly results in clients working towards overall change. Within this relationship, you, the client and I, the counselor, learn to trust one another and progress as a team to identify areas of improvement, accomplish therapy goals for an improved life, and work within a system to realize these goals. Building a rapport between client and counselor is integral to the counseling relationship, and promotes openness and transparency between the two parties. As your counselor, I also have an ethical obligation to protect what is disclosed in private, and to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
5 Years Experience
Online in Winston-Salem, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Winston-Salem is home to Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist — one of the most significant academic medical centers in the Southeast — and this concentration of medical training and research deeply shapes the quality and sophistication of its mental health clinical community. The city's tobacco heritage — once the home of R.J. Reynolds — has given way to a growing medical, technology, and arts economy, and therapists frequently work with the identity transitions of a workforce navigating this shift. The city has a large Black community with deep historical roots in the Piedmont Triad, and culturally affirming therapists who work with racial trauma and intergenerational resilience are well represented. Winston-Salem's arts and innovation culture supports strong demand for therapists experienced with creative identity and career-related stress.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Winston-Salem, North Carolina average 14 years of experience and charge around $190 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (74%), and Trauma and PTSD (62%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$190
Accept insurance
55%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Stress |
| 53% | Self Esteem |
| 49% | ADHD |
| 47% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 47% | Military / Veterans |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Persons with Disabilities |