Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Amarillo, TX
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Amarillo, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Zach Ramsey
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LPC-S, CSAT
You may feel like your life has been turned upside down by addiction, broken trust, sexual behavior, or painful relationship experiences, and many people carry trauma connected to betrayal, emotional wounds, or sexual experiences that continue to shape how they feel and relate to others. You might be living with shame, fear of losing what matters most, unstable relationships, or the constant pressure of trying to hold everything together. Therapy can be a place to slow down, understand what is beneath these struggles, and begin healing not only behaviors, but the trauma and patterns driving them. Recovery and healing are about rebuilding safety, self respect, and connection with yourself and the people you care about. I also provide affirming care for gay and lesbian clients and offer a space where you do not have to hide or explain who you are. If you are ready to begin addressing what has been weighing on you and start creating lasting change in your life and relationships, I invite you to reach out today to schedule a consultation.
13 Years Experience
Online in Amarillo, TX
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Pattie Vargas
Counselor/Therapist, CBC®️Certified Provider, Kessler Certified Grief Educator
After facing the heart-wrenching challenges of having two of my three children struggle with Substance Use Disorder, my world was further shaken when my son, Joel, lost his decades-long battle with the disease in 2017. In the wake of this profound loss, I was determined to better understand the family experience of addiction, and have since used this lived experience to support and guide others who are navigating the isolating and stigmatizing road of addiction and loss.
As a Compassionate Bereavement Care®️ Certified Provider and Kessler Certified Grief Educator, I work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by loss. I am a Peer Parent Coach with the Partnership to End Addiction, and co-facilitate their online grief support community, and is the host of Finding Hope After Loss, Grief Support groups for The Happier Life Project. As an advocate for recovery policies, I am a California State Organizer with the Recovery Advocacy Project, serve on the RCO/RCC Advisory Committee, and was named the 2022 Architect of Recovery by CCAPP (CA Consortium of Addiction Professionals.) My book, Secrets, Scars and Heart Shaped Jars, shares my family’s journey through addiction, loss and recovery.
5 Years Experience
Online in Amarillo, TX (Online Only)
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Jacqueline Elster
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, LP
Professionally, I have advanced training and experience in treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and insomnia. For six years, I worked for the VA, helping veterans heal the invisible wounds of combat and other traumatic experiences. Now, I offer therapy to the wider community, including veterans.
I love what I do, and that shine through in my work. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about my practice and to set up an appointment.
16 Years Experience
Online in Amarillo, TX (Online Only)
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Renew Restoration
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
I became a therapist because I understood, early on, what it felt like to keep moving when something underneath wasn't right. That experience shaped how I see people, not as problems to fix, but as individuals who adapted to what life asked of them.
For over seven years, I've worked with people who are capable, driven, and often very good at holding things together, while quietly carrying something heavier beneath the surface. Burnout. Disconnection. A persistent sense that the life they've built doesn't quite fit who they are anymore.
That's the work I care most about. Not just helping people feel better, but helping them understand themselves, the patterns, the adaptations, the survival strategies that made sense once and may be costing them now.
I wrote The Secret Life of Silent Suffering because I wanted to name what so many people experience but rarely say out loud. That same thread runs through everything I do: therapy, training, speaking, and education for other clinicians.
I believe healing is possible. Not as a return to who you were before, but as a gradual movement toward greater clarity, freedom, and alignment with who you actually are.
7 Years Experience
Online in Amarillo, TX (Online Only)
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Suzanne Kocher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, EMDR, IFS
Welcome! I'm Suzanne Kocher, an EMDR and IFS Trained, Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor. I have served in the Behavioral Health field for over 15 years, in many different settings.
I am honored and humbled to help my clients on their journey to claiming peace and calm in their lives. When you work with me, you will find that you are in a safe and non-judgmental space.
My specialities include working with those who are navigating the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, wishing to improve relationships, or simply navigating life challenges. I look forward to supporting you in cultivating the life for which you long.
18 Years Experience
Online in Amarillo, TX
Amarillo sits at the heart of the Texas Panhandle — a vast agricultural and energy-producing region — with a therapy community shaped by its role as the commercial and medical center for a large, largely rural surrounding population. The city's predominantly conservative, faith-oriented culture means spiritually integrated therapy is a mainstream part of the local offering rather than a specialty niche. BSA Health System and Northwest Texas Healthcare System provide institutional mental health anchors for the Panhandle region, with a private therapy community that serves both city residents and clients traveling in from smaller surrounding communities. Amarillo's significant Hispanic population and growing refugee and immigrant communities create ongoing demand for bilingual and culturally informed therapists.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Amarillo, TX Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Amarillo, TX average 12 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (74%), and Trauma and PTSD (68%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
58%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
Online Only |
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| 45% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Stress |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
| 48% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 85% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Christian |