Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Cookeville, TN
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Cookeville, Tennessee. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Michael Brustein
Psychologist, Psy.D
Often, perfectionistic and high-striving individuals are both curious about therapy and ambivalent about seeking it. They may feel excited by the possibility of understanding themselves more deeply, while also unsettled by the idea of asking for help with one’s own mind. For people who are used to being competent, self-reliant, and in control, therapy can feel exposing at first.
Michael helps clients understand this hesitation not as resistance, but as part of the work itself: the wish to grow alongside the fear of needing anything at all. Many clients become more comfortable once they see that therapy is not simply about “talking about feelings,” but about learning to observe the mind with more honesty and precision.
Therapy becomes a disciplined space for reflection, which itself can be a powerful tool for developing emotional clarity, self-awareness, and greater freedom in how one responds to pressure, relationships, and oneself. Michael is also attentive to the ways thoughtful, high-striving people can use insight, analysis, mindfulness, or even spiritual ideas to move around painful emotional material rather than through it. When this pattern is noticed early, it can be addressed directly and compassionately, helping therapy remain grounded, emotionally honest, and clinically useful.
22 Years Experience
Online in Cookeville, TN (Online Only)
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Becca Edwards
Therapist, LMSW, Ed.S., M.ed
I became a therapist because I believe people deserve a space where they can feel truly seen, understood, and accepted for who they are. I care deeply about creating therapy that is compassionate, inclusive, and anti-oppressive—because I believe our identities, relationships, communities, and lived experiences all matter in the therapy room. My goal is to meet you where you are, without judgment or assumptions, and work alongside you to better understand yourself, heal, and create meaningful change. I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, betrayal trauma, relationships, ADHD, and life transitions, and I strive to make therapy a space where you can show up as your whole self.
4 Years Experience
Online in Cookeville, TN
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Carrie Marchant LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I want to create a safe space for you, so you look forward to joining me on your journey toward restoration and peace. I want to spark positive growth within, and go with you on a powerful, healing, and revitalizing journey where you receive the support you need. Give me a call! I’m excited to start the voyage with you!
3 Years Experience
Online in Cookeville, TN
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Bloom Within You Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Lauren Graham, LCSW
I believe therapy should be a place where you can talk openly about the parts of your life that may feel difficult, personal, or even uncomfortable to discuss elsewhere. I specialize in working with women around sexual wellness, intimacy, low desire, sexual shame, relationship concerns, and reconnecting with their bodies and sense of self.
4 Years Experience
Online in Cookeville, TN (Online Only)
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Emily Hurlin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW, LCSW
Most couples who reach out to me have already tried talking it through, sometimes for years, and they're worn out from having the same fight in slightly different words. I work differently. Drawing on PACT, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR, I help partners notice what's happening in their bodies and nervous systems when things go sideways, so change sticks where insight alone hasn't. I work with betrayal, gridlocked conflict, intimacy struggles, blended families, and couples preparing for marriage. If you're ready for something more than communication tips, I'd be glad to hear from you.
8 Years Experience
Online in Cookeville, TN (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Cookeville, TN Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Cookeville, TN average 13 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Stress (68%), and Depression (67%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Stress |
| 67% | Depression |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
| 47% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Hispanic / Latino |